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Rules. What a concept. 
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Slam Duncan Posts: 45
2/1/2017
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26. Recalls and Forfeiture Once a match has been called, both teams should report immediately to the designated table. If a team has not reported to the table within three minutes, they should be recalled. A team, upon being recalled, must report immediately to the table in order to stop the forfeiture process.
26.1 A recall is made every three minutes. Penalty for third and subsequent recalls is forfeiture of each game until the match is over.
26.2 If a team has forfeited any games due to recalls, they get the choice of side or serve once play begins.
26.3 Enforcement of this rule is the responsibility of the Tournament Director.
In other words, after 9 minutes, a team would forfeit their first game. I would love to see this rule actually enforced ( especially at Duke's where it's common to play until 2:00 am )
If we are trying to get ready for Vegas, we should learn and play by the same rules that will be in effect there.
Just a thought. I seriously doubt that the regular offenders will be called for this...
edited by Slam Duncan on 2/1/2017
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chambie Moderator Posts: 755
2/2/2017
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Foosers -
After careful consideration and in the interest of speeding up the event a bit I will be instituting a modified recall policy. As I am not going to sit there with a watch and announce three recalls we will enact the following.
Once a match has been called and one team reports to the table and the other team has not reported they can start a 5 minute clock. After 5 minutes they announce in the tournament room recall on "players of the offending team". They then have two minutes to report. If they do not report in the allotted time they forfeit the first game. The waiting team will then announce a 2nd recall, they then have an additional two minutes. If the offending team fails to report the match is forfeited.
As with all rules how they are enforced is as important as the rule its self. Be gracious for bathroom breaks, and for other legit reasons for delaying play. Smoking and getting a drink are not legit reasons for delaying a match.
Generally doubles events at Dukes start between 8:45 and 9:00 and finish between 12:30 and 1:30. They have gone late recently due to the large number of teams we have had, making enforcement of the rule even more important.
Also events will be starting promptly at 6:30 and 8:45. That means you show up and register at least 15 minutes prior to the event. A phone call saying I am on my way is not sufficient, especially for my repeat offenders, you know who you are, and so does everyone else.
Other things that will help speed up play.
- Stop playing and record your match results when you are done. Find Mike L, Billy, Brad, or Bryan and ask them to call the next match.
- Be mindful of the bracket and know when your match is about to be called
- Do not play out the balls at the end of a match, either leave them for the next match or quickly shoot them out.
- Keep tabs on your partner.
- Ask the other team permission if you need to delay a match for a minute or two.
- If you need a quick break ask the TD if another match can be called, however you must respect the TD's ruling if they can't accommodate your request.
As we continue to grow it is important to respect the rights of all players.
Thanks and happy foosing.
Brad
edited by chambie on 2/2/2017
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