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NYC Social Sports Club Rules
Numbers of PlayersA team consists of 4 players. A fifth player is accepted though not encouraged. A minimum of 2 players (from the team's league roster) is needed to start and/or continue a game. There are no co-ed minimums for this league. SubstitutionsNew York professionals are a busy bunch! We understand that, despite your best efforts, registered members may not be able to attend every game. To promote the social spirit of our league, we allow teams to bring Substitute players for our Bowling leagues. One-time Substitute players may register in advance or walk-up the day of the game. All Substitutes will be required to sign a liability waiver and pay a $15 participation fee. Please check-in with our on-site Game Coordinator, who will have a list of pre-registered Substitutes and will process payments and waivers for walk-ups. The Game Coordinator will also issue a Team T-Shirt or pinny that must be worn for the duration of the game and returned afterward. Teams involving Substitutes may not exceed the headcount of their original roster and individuals may not serve as a Substitute player more than 3 times during a Season. Substitute players must check in with the Game Coordinator onsite to receive a league issued pinnie to wear in the Game. Substitute players must leave a form of identification with the Game Coordinator in exchange for the participation pinnie. The ID will be returned to the player when the pinnie is turned in after the Game. GAME LENGTH AND STRUCTURETeams will have 4 bowler places per night, each rolling one standard 10-frame game. In the event of a 5th Player, a game can be split by Teammates. Each Team’s bowlers will alternate frames with players from the adjoining team. Lanes will be shared with new lane mates each week. Each lane will compete against the adjoining lane and the lane with the higher collective average will receive a win for the evening. Sportsmanship and individual team scores will also be recorded in case there is a tie going into playoffs. General Bowling RulesAll normal rules will apply as described by the PBA. ForfeitsTeams should report to the alley at least 15 minutes before their scheduled starting time of the game. A team will be forced to forfeit their game if any of the following occur: - If the minimum number of players, which is two, is not present at game time. - Improper conduct. Teams will forfeit if they have not shown up by the scheduled game time. Exceptions can be made if a team is waiting on a couple of players (e.g. transit issues) with the understanding that the delay will cut time from the end of their game, and that the final decision is subject to the Referee’s discretion. Sportsmanship points will be deducted from teams that forfeit a game due to a 'no-show' or a 'low-show.' Teams can minimize the deduction by Contacting Us ahead of time. Teams will receive:
Inclement WeatherIn the event of heavy rain or snow that results in the conditions of a game being unsafe or travel being unsafe, NYC Social Sports Club will update the Weather Line (347.878.9032) with any postponements at least 90 minutes before game time. Any games postponed for weather will be pushed back to the following week or made up during the week if possible. In the event the games have been started and then have to be called off due to inclement weather while underway, the games will be restarted from kickoff if they are still in the first half, or restarted at the second half, if they have completed the first half. Any games that have begun and then postponed for weather will be pushed back to the following week or made up during the week if possible. Season AbandonmentRegistered teams that miss two weeks of play will be considered to have abandoned their place in the league. Teams in this category will be contacted by a NYC Social Sports Club staff member to confirm their status. Teams failing to respond within two business days will be removed from the Season schedule and will forfeit their registration fees. Teams that do respond will be required to supply reasoning for lack of attendance and petition the league for reinstatement. Season abandonment and reactivation decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis at the sole discretion of the league management and must be resolved before returning to play in the current Season or in subsequent Seasons. Team T-ShirtsEach player on an official team roster will receive a league-issued Team T-Shirt at the start of the Season. The shirt must be worn and visible during each and every game of the Season. Players who forget their Team T-Shirt will cause their team a 0.5 point deduction (each) from that week's Sportsmanship Rating. Players who forget their Team T-Shirt or wear an illegally altered shirt (see below) to the game will be made to wear a pinnie in order to participate in the game. Players must leave a form of identification with the Game Coordinator to receive the participation pinnie. The ID will be returned to the player when the pinnie is turned in after the Game. Team T-Shirts are also used by staff at the sponsor bar to determine whether a player is eligible to receive league discounts. While shirt customization is allowed, teams/players must abide by the following rules when personalizing shirts:
Names, nicknames, numbers, and team logos are all welcome additions to the Team T-Shirts. Please also feel free to bedazzle, tie-dye, or apply patches to them, if you are so inclined. If a Player's shirt no longer fits into the guidelines above, the player will be charged $10 and issued a replacement shirt. Alcohol, Controlled Substance, and Safety PolicyIndividuals (players, fans, or friends of players) will, at the discretion of NYC Social Sports Club, be ejected immediately if any of the following are true:
Anyone who is ejected from one of our venues or sponsor bars will be required to petition the Club for reinstatement before participating in or attending any subsequent NYC Social Sports Club event. Team(s) associated with the offending Player, friend, or fan will lose 2 sportsmanship points from its Sportsmanship Rating. These policies are in place for the safety, enjoyment, and continued camaraderie of all players, the sponsoring venues, sponsor bars, and the entire Club. Sportsmanship ScoreA Sportsmanship score (SP) is given to every team after every game, and is factored into overall league ranking. Teams (and their fans) begin with a ‘5.0’ and are deducted for policy infractions, poor attitudes, low attendance, or absence as described below. Any team receiving a score below 3.5 must email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it to explain their actions and receive official approval prior to participating in future Club games, leagues, or hosted events.
Note: players must wear appropriate colored, league-issued Team T-Shirts during games. Half a point (.5) will be deducted from a team’s Sportsmanship Rating for each missing shirt. Ejected ParticipantsAny ejected individual must get approval by NYC Social Sports Club prior to attending or participating in future Club games, leagues, or hosted events, including Post-Game Parties. Attempted participation without approval is subject to further penalties. Rulings may include, but are not limited to, probation, game/league suspension, or permanent expulsion. PLAYOFFS AND AWARDSRegular Season team standings are determined by 1) number of wins, 2) sportsmanship, and 3) cumulative team average. Teams not advancing to the Playoffs will be awarded a Consolation Game. Top teams will advance to the Playoffs – typically a single elimination tournament – where they will compete for Gold, Silver, and Bronze place medals and prizes. Two Wild Card teams will also be included for having higher cumulative team averages that the top ranked teams. Please note: Spirit and Bar Awards are given to deserving teams, regardless of ranking. To be eligible for Playoffs, teams must have an average sportsmanship rating of at least ‘4.0’ and cannot have forfeited more than one game during the regular Season. Sorry, no Substitute players are allowed in the Playoffs. Any team receiving less than ‘3.5’ sportsmanship in a Playoff game forfeits its spot in the bracket, plus they must receive approval from NYC Social Sports Club prior to participating in future Club games, leagues, or hosted events. MOST IMPORTANTLY!THIS IS A SOCIAL LEAGUE: Have fun and make new friends. The games may or may not go your way, but the beer is still cold! |
