The below summary represents a subset of the rules only. Full rules PDF here.
Registering players
• At least 5 players must be nominated for each team (3 players for three-person teams)
[Rule 7.3.1]
• The 5 (3) strongest players must be indicated, not necessarily in strength order
[Rule 7.3.1]
• All players who might play during the season, including those with long-term injuries, must be nominated to at least the lowest team
[Rule 7.3.4]
• Nominated players may not play in a lower team that season.
[Rule 7.3.5]
Player eligibility throughout the season
• The top 5 players must play at least two of the first five fixtures
[Rule 7.3.7]
• Players can “play up” twice for each higher team without getting team tied
[Rule 7.3.9]
• Once a player has played three matches for a team, they will get tied to that team. They can continue to “play up” for higher teams
[Rule 7.3.11]
• To be eligible for the last four fixtures in winter / three fixtures in summer, players must have played at least 2 previous matches (in divisions larger than 8 teams, they need to have played 4 previous matches)
[Rule 7.5.1] & [Rule 7.5.2]
On the night
• Teams must play in the correct order of strength
[Rule 10.1.1]
• Players may not change places by more than one position relative to each other in any two consecutive fixtures in which the two players concerned are involved
[Rule 10.1.2]
• All players must be present by the end of the third match
[Rule 10.2.2]
• Should a player fail to arrive, that string and all below will be conceded
[Rule 10.3.2]
• The electronic score card must be completed and verified within three days of the match
[Rule 10.6.1]
Rearranging fixtures
• Fixtures may be rearranged by mutual agreement, but there is no obligation to agree to a change of date
[Rule 8.4.1]
• A request to rearrange should be made as soon as reasonably possible
[Rule 8.4.2]
• No matches can be mutually agreed to remain unplayed
