6. Leagues 1, 2 and 3 shall consist of 6 singles games 301 double start double finish (best of 3) plus 2 triples 701 straight start double finish (best of 3) *refer to rule 11.
If a team turning up for a league game with a short side i.e. 5 players instead of 6, the opposing team captain on has to select 5 of their players to go into the draw, thus meaning the captain can select who they want to have byes! Captain must declare a short side.
In the triples – if you have only 5 players turn up, play a team of 3 against opposing 3 then a team of 2 against opposing 3.

(a) Premiership games will consist of 8 singles games 301 double start double finish best of 3 *refer to rule 11.
If a team turning up for a league game with a short side i.e. 6 players instead of 8, the opposing team captain on has to select 6 of their players to go into the draw, thus meaning the captain can select who they want to have byes! Captain must declare a short side.

(b) Knockout Cup matches will consist of 7 singles games 501 straight start double finish (best of 3) plus 2 triples 701 straight start double finish (best of 3) *refer to rule 11.

(c) The Jack Bayliss Plate will consist of 7 singles games 301 double start double finish (best of 3) plus 2 triples 701 straight start double finish (best of 3) *refer to rule 11.

(d) Royal Oak Challenge Cup matches will consist of 7 singles games 401 straight start double finish (best of 3) plus 2 triples 701 straight start double finish (best of 3) *refer to rule 11.

(e) The triples games can consist of the singles players and/or up to any other 6 registered players.