Peter Kramer Cup - Rules and Guidelines 2007-08

Cup Structure - There are four draws:

The 'A' Draw, which consists of teams from Division One and Division Two.

The 'B' Draw, which consists of teams from Division Three and Division Four.

The 'Vets' Draw

The 'Ladies' Draw

All draws are seeded based upon the final league tables from the previous season. There are four seeds in the 'A', 'B' and 'Vets' draws, and two seeds in the 'Ladies' draw. The draws were completed by selecting teams at random. The home team is decided by the toss of a coin, and will be throughout each round of the tournament.

The home team is responsible for arranging the fixture…

…however, every effort SHOULD be made by BOTH teams to ensure that the fixture is completed. The fixture MUST be played before or on the date given in the draw. The home team SHOULD provide some flexibility but does not have to offer any more than three dates. The away team SHOULD cooperate by being equally flexible and MUST accept one of these dates. Failing an agreement the last date of the round shall be considered the date of the fixture. Akin to League Rule 20; score cards MUST be sent in by the home team within 7 DAYS of the fixture (or last day of the round, whichever is earlier)

Costs MUST be met by both teams.

Since cup ties are only one leg. The away team is expected to contribute towards any costs incurred by the home team.

Fixtures are to be played under normal league rules.

The winner will be determined by normal league scoring, counting back to points if necessary. In the event of a tie the team that won the first rubber shall be the declared victorious.

As a reminder, players MUST play in their declared order and once a player is tied to a team they MUST NOT 'play down'. Additionally for rounds played after Christmas, players MUST have played at least two league matches for the team they are representing before competing. Special dispensation MAY be given in exceptional circumstances; however teams MUST apply to the league referees for this to be given. Before dispensation is granted a 28 DAYS waiting period has to be served.

Cup fixtures DO NOT count towards a player’s allegiance to a team.

The finals will be played at a fixed venue and date.

It is expected that the final will be played at the end of March or early April, however the venue and date are yet to be confirmed.