LEAGUE RULE CHANGE

That Rule 14 of the League Rules be replaced with:

14.1 Reporting the Result of Matches
The home side shall be responsible for:
•⁠ ⁠the completion of the Result Card, duly signed by a representative of both sides
•⁠ ⁠forwarding it to the League Secretary within 48 hours.
A Home Side representative must also inform the League Secretary of the result, as soon as possible after the match completion, by text message or electronic mail

14.2 The Result Card
The Result Card shall be completed by representatives of both sides immediately on completion of the game and shall contain the following legible information
•⁠ ⁠The initial and surname of each player on every rink
•⁠ ⁠An indication with the letter (L) of any Lady Players
•⁠ ⁠An indication with the letter (X) of any Loan Players
•⁠ ⁠The final scores, (after any deductions), and points awarded on each rink
•⁠ ⁠The total scores and points for each side.

A properly completed Result Card, duly signed by representatives of both sides, shall be the arbiter in any disputes.

14.3 Recording of Results
The League Secretary shall record the results received and shall compile League Tables. Only results received on Official Result Cards via personal delivery, post or photographic evidence using e-mail, WhatsApp, or other agreed systems, shall be included on the Official League Table.

14.4 Failure to Submit Result Cards
Where no result card is received within seven days of the match, the matter shall be investigated by the League Secretary, and, if not resolved within seven days of his investigation, it shall be dealt with by the League Management Committee who, upon receipt of the evidence available, may:
•⁠ ⁠Award up to a maximum of 14 points to the non-offending side
•⁠ ⁠Not award points to the offending side
•⁠ ⁠In addition to the above, impose a monetary penalty, to a maximum of £10, on an offending side, for a second or subsequent occasion in the same season.

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