Junior League

1. Each club shall be represented by one team of THREE players. One player will be designated as the team captain.

2. The handicap limit for the league is 24. Players having a handicap higher than 24 shall play off 24.

3. The clubs divided into FOUR divisions will form the league. Promotion and relegation shall be TWO teams from each division, at the end of the season. In the event of a tie for either promotion or relegation, the position in the League will be decided by:
a. The number of matches won.
b. The number of away matches won.
c. Least losses.

4. Each club shall play a home and an away match as laid down in the fixture list.

5. Matches shall take place on Tuesday evenings at 17:30 hours unless otherwise indicated in the fixture list, or at a time mutually agreed by the Junior Organiser or their representatives. If it is not possible for the match to be played on the date in the fixture list, then written permission MUST be obtained from the LDUGC Junior Organiser at least 7 days prior to the date of the fixture for a change of date. Only the Junior Organiser or their representative can decide a match should be postponed or suspended. In the case of postponement, this must be made on the tee at 17.30 hours on the day of the match unless the course is closed.

6. Any match postponed due to inclement weather or the state of the course should be notified to the LDUGC League Secretary before the 22:00 hours deadline on the date of the original fixture. A match postponed due to inclement weather or the state of the course should be played within SEVEN days where possible. In the event of this not being possible, the League Secretary should be notified within SEVEN days of the original fixture and in exceptional circumstances, only, a date should be proposed and mutually agreed with him when the match will be played. In the event of teams failing to play or rearrange a match postponed within the stipulated period, both teams shall be awarded no points.
When a match has started and has to be suspended, in accordance with the Rules of Golf, and can not be completed on the same day any game completed shall be awarded the appropriate points, any unfinished games shall be considered halved. Matches shall not be re arranged.

7. If a player fails to be present at the time fixed for the match, he shall be recorded as having lost.

8. Both Captains will exchange Team Lists in strict handicap order and the matches shall be played in that order. The Captain of the Home Team will supply scorecards and local rules.

9. A player may represent one club only in any one season.

10. Disputes must be communicated to the League Secretary prior to 22.00 hours on the date of the match and all disputes shall be referred to the Leeds & District Union of Golf Clubs League Secretary by telephone within 24 hours of the match. This must be followed by a letter o the Leeds & District Union of Golf Clubs Honorary Secretary within 7 days of the date of the match. The decision of the Executive Committee regarding all disputes shall be final.

11. It is the responsibility of the HOME CLUB to immediately notify the result of a Fixture to the Leeds & District League Secretary, Mr. C. Carder by TELEPHONE BEFORE 22.00 HOURS on the night the match is played.

12. Failure to comply MAY result in the DEDUCTION OF ONE POINT from the HOME TEAM.

13. If a team fail to turn up for a match, they will be given written notice, that if they reoffend they will immediately be eliminated from the league, and all results involving that team will be expunged. The Club will he required to make application to rejoin the league in the following season prior to the 1st September for Executive approval and if accepted they will resume in the lowest Division.