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CLUB GUIDELINES FOR LEAGUE TEAMS

In the event of a lapse in season, or new league a potential captain may submit a court requisition form requesting the new team. The LMTC Membership chair will present the requisition form to the LMTC Board for consideration.

Any dispute between a LMTC league player/member or team which cannot be resolved by the captains or affected parties may be presented to the League Chair first, then Management, and finally the Board for a decision.  The board will consist of the following; All relative League captains, Chair, and Management.

All board decisions will be final and considered resolute

Captains are expected to fill their team to its capacity.  This does not mean each player must be used equally, it is at the captain’s discretion as to how a player may be used i.e. starter, secondary, sub.   

If a team acquires several new players from a signup sheet which exceeds the teams capacity the captain may hold a tryout or a challenge event to determine the most appropriate players to fill their roster.  In other words, a captain does not have to take a weaker player simply because they signed up before a stronger player. Captains are also expected to inform intended “substitute”, or “secondary” players of their intention so that player may opt out of the season before any refund cut-off date.

Team cohesiveness should be emphasized in order to provide the most enjoyable league experience for our members. Captains may cut disruptive or irresponsible players at any time.

PLAYER RESPONSIBILTY

1. If a lower team has earned two combined league wins forcing them to move up AND a team above has a poor record, they MAY agree to move down to the lower division, switching slots.

Example: a 4.0 team wins two consecutive seasons and now must move up to 4.5 or disband by 50% as per WTT rules.  A 4.5 team is struggling and its team rating is eligible for 4.0, and the captain feels his/her team may fair better at 4.0, he/she could agree to “switch” slots.

2. If a team disbands the following method will be used to determine which team may occupy the newly opened slot;
          
1^st - the team from the adjacent lower division with a winning club record will have first option.

2^nd - a team from a division above with a qualifying team rating may move down.

3^rd - a new captain forming a new team may occupy the newly opened slot.

CHAIR'S COMMENTS

I have been granted the authority by the LMTC board to conduct league operations at my discretion. It is, and has been, my intention to create a harmonious environment for captains and players alike, while promoting and maximizing our club’s involvement in such events.

The guidelines offered above are in place to advance structure, and not designed to be used maliciously or as a cause for contention. I would like to encourage everyone at this club, involved in league play, to communicate and solve problems between themselves before concerning others i.e. Management

Please do not allow petty grievances to stymie, what should be, a fun venue of competition.

Sincerely,

Douglas Goodall
Leagues and Tournaments Chair

November 20 through January 2 will be considered a down time for all challenges. No challenges have to be played during this period.