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Rules

BRONGO HORSESHOE CLUB
BY-LAWS AND RULES
2011

LEGAL TEAM

A legal team will consist of: two regular pitchers, one regular and one sub, OR one regular and a blind score. The blind score will be the average of the absent regular shooter minus 5 points, plus their handicap. The player shooting must shoot from one end only and have the shoes thrown back. A team may not use another regular from that night pitching. A team may have a three man roster to accommodate trick work pitchers. Such team shall declare at the onset of the season.

* Reminder- Two new rules were voted in for 2009 *

For teams that consist of same family members, in the event of a real family emergency where neither player can shoot, the team must NOTIFY THE LEAGUE SECRETARY IN ADVANCE, who will then allow one or two subs to constitute a legal lineup for that night.
For teams that consist of same family members, in the event of a planned vacation or other conflict where neither player can shoot, the team will notify the league secretary in advance, and then each player will receive the blind score (their average minus 5, plus handicap), and they will be allowed to win points if the other team does not beat their blind score.

A pitcher may pitch both nights, but not with the same partner.

START TIME

Pitching will begin at 6:45 p.m. sharp, to be called by an officer. A five minute grace period will be given to all teams. After that, any late team will forfeit the first game.

RAIN DATES

If play is cancelled due to foul weather, Wednesday night makeup will be the following Monday night. Thursday night makeup will be the following Tuesday night. There will be no exceptions.

DUES

There will be a $5 annual league membership fee, payable the 1st or 2nd week, for each member, to cover needed supplies and miscellaneous expenses. Any amount left over will go to prize fund.

Dues are $8 per week and are to be paid each week by all. $1 of this will be for a 50/50 raffle each night.

Any member two weeks in arrears will constitute a forfeit of all team points for that second week and all subsequent weeks until all dues are paid in full to date. Opposing teams will receive only game points actually won.

Note: It is the teams responsibility to keep dues current- not the treasurer/secretaries. An opposing team has the right to check current dues status should any question arise.

CONDUCT OF PITCHERS

No member, while opponent is in the shooting position, shall make a remark, nor utter any sounds within the range of hearing of the opponent; nor make and movement that does or might interfere with the opponents pitching.

A pitcher, when not pitching, must remain off and to the rear of the other shooting pad while opponent is pitching. Pitchers at the opposite end of play shall stand to the left or right of their pitching pads. No pitcher or spectator shall stand directly behind stake during play.

* Reminder of Newer Rule *

Those players using the shorter 30' approach can not go past the end of the bricks while shooting or it will be a foot fault.

Foul shoes must be removed from pit area directly after being thrown.

AVERAGES

Averages will be calculated weekly by the secretary for each night of pitching. If a pitcher pitches regular one night and subs the other, they will have two different averages. If a pitcher shoots as a regular on both nights, they will use the highest average for any club functions and to start the new year.

The options for shooting for an average are:
Use a pacer to throw the shoes back
Use an open pit if available
Shoot another night
Have the other team return shoes

When shooting for an average, all shoes must be shot from one end only!

HANDICAP

Handicap will be based on 90%. The first two weeks of the new season, pitchers will use last years average for handicap purposes. New pitchers will pitch for average on the first night of pitching. If a pitcher shot regular on both nights, their highest average will be used for the new season.

STANDINGS

Standings shall be compiled each week by the secretary. At the end of the season, all ties will split rewards for the two standing slots shared.
EXCEPTION- In case of a first place tie, there will be a 3 game shootout!!

SCORING

Games: Win = 2, Loss = 0, Tie = 1
Shooting: Ringer = 3, Shoes within one shoe width = 1

A ringer will be counted if a straight-edge can touch both ends of the shoe past the stake. The straight edge may touch the stake.

Shoes will not be moved or removed from pit until both pitchers agree on any points taken. Players at the scoring end should check score at least every other inning to make sure scores are correct.

Pitchers shall alternate first pitch: One pitcher having first pitch in even innings, the other pitcher in the odd innings.

SCORE SHEETS

Score sheets shall be filled out completely for all three games. This applies to team scores, individual scores, handicaps, ringers and points taken. Please have both teams inspect the scores after each round to insure accuracy.

Opposing teams should both initial each game results.

Note: Score sheets not filled out completely shall forfeit all points for that game. If all three sheets are not filled completely, all 3 games shall be forfeited.

TEAM FORFEITS

If a legal team is not present by 6:50, that team forfeits the first game. If a team does not show all evening, the team forfeits all points.

If neither team has a legal lineup, both teams shall forfeit all points for the night.

For any team to win points by forfeit, they must beat the lowest score pitched that game by all other teams. Otherwise, no points are awarded.

SUBSTITUTES

All teams will be given names, addresses, and phone numbers of all members. It will be the responsibility of the teams to find subs for their teams as needed.
** Please do not call secretaries**

Note:
No new subs without an average from either Wednesday or Thursday night league will be accepted the last two weeks of the season. Any team member with an average from pitching Wednesday or Thursday night can sub anytime until the end of the season.

LATE TEAMS (AT ONSET OF SEASON)

Their first night of pitching will be for that night and for the first night of the season. If needed, their second night of pitching will be for that night and the second week of the season. Secretary will adjust all scores to reflect wins and losses. All dues of the new team are to be paid in full to date by the second week of play.

INJURY

If injured during a game, at the point of injury, the injured pitcher will take zero’s for the remainder of the game. The injured pitcher’s score will be their score at the time of the injury, plus handicap. A sub may be used to complete any remaining games- not including the game in which the pitcher becomes injured. An injured player may not return to match play that night.

DUTIES OF THE OFFICERS

President: Preside over all meetings
Handle all nightly problems
Oversee all committees

Vice-President:
Handle nightly problems
Oversee all committees

Note: The above two officers will be members who pitch on different nights.

Secretary: Compile nightly statistics
End of year reports
Website maintenance

Note: Secretary and treasurer are now combined duties

Treasurer: Collect all nightly dues
Deposit monies into bank in a
timely manner.
End of year reports & prize
money disbursement.

Note: A financial report shall be available the second week of each month for all members to view if necessary.

Salaries shall be $150/season for each of the secretary/treasurer payable at the banquet. The above two offices shall pay all dues each week the same as all other players.

ELECTIONS

Election of officers will take place at the banquet

BANQUET

The banquet shall be held the second Saturday after the end of scheduled league play. This does not include any extension of season for make-ups, if needed. The banquet includes a tournament typically a catered meal. A committee shall be formed to plan the banquet.

COMMITTEES

Committees will consist of at least two members from each night of pitching .

ALL TEAM MEMBERS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PIT MAINTENANCE DURING THE SEASON.

Each team will be responsible one night of the season for the rakes. The night you are responsible is the week number that matches your team number.
eg.- team 1 is responsible week 1, team 2 is responsible week 2, etc…

Interleague tournaments as scheduled throughout the season. All are welcome.

Banquet- tournament, food, head count, door prizes

If no one signs up for these committees, the officers may appoint someone to head the aforementioned committees.

TREASURY

The officers will be responsible for the money held by the treasurer. Two signatures will be needed to remove any monies from bank account. At the end of the season, up to a maximum of $200.00 will be left in account to keep it active.

AWARDS

To receive any awards, all dues must be paid in full by the last night of pitching. A member must pitch at least 30 games or 2/3 of the season to qualify for any awards. No member shall win awards in both the scratch and handicap category.
(See most improved awards for eligibility for those awards)

If dues are not paid in full by he last night of pitching, the member in arrears shall forfeit all individual and team prize monies to the league fund.

MOST IMPROVED PITCHER

The pitchers who show the most improvement in average and ringer percentage from the previous year shall win the most improved rewards. New members to the horseshoe club will not be eligible their first year of shooting. Also, returning members not meeting the minimum 30 games from the previous year will not be eligible.

ALCOHOL

DUE TO THE PRESENT LAWS AND REGULATIONS, THERE WILL BE NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES OF ANY TYPE BROUGHT ONTO BRONGO BOWL PROPERTY. In the event that a member breaks this law, they will be asked to leave at once, assisted by an officer of the club. It will be the duty of all members to notify an officer of any violations. If that should happen, all nightly points will be forfeited. Remember, we are guests on these pits and can be asked to leave at any time.

RULES AND ROSTERS

Each team member shall receive one set of rules, club roster, and schedule for the first night of play.

APPROVAL

These rules and by-laws are subject to amendments and deletions by approval of the membership. As they now stand, they were voted on and approved by the member body on April 20, 2011.