BY-LAWS FOR
EASTERN SUBURBS RACQUETBALL ASSOCIATION.
(ESRA)
As at
(Based on the draft
by-laws of the Victorian Racquetball league)
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Contents
2 PENALTIES
FOR BREACHES OF THESE BY-LAWS.
3 PROCEDURE
FOR PROTESTS ALLEGING BREACHES OF BY-LAWS.
4 PROCEDURE
FOR APPEALS AGAINST DECISIONS BY THE MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN/COMMITTEE.
7 POWER
TO DEMAND INFORMATION.
8 DUTIES
OF HOME TEAMS, FINALS VENUES and FINALS TEAMS.
12 DISPUTES
OVER PLAYING ORDER.
14 ELIGIBILITY
OF PREGNANT PLAYERS.
16 FILL-IN
PLAYERS / PLAYING TWICE.
17 SUBSTITUTE
PLAYER IN SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES.
18 ALTERATION
TO THE ORDER OF MERIT.
19 POWER
TO ORDER REPLAY OR ALTER TIME OF MATCH.
20 STARTING
TIME AND PLACE FOR PLAYING MATCHES.
21 VARIATION
IN PLACE AND DATE OF PLAY.
26 PROCEDURE
TO BE FOLLOWED IN THE EVENT OF A TIED MATCH IN A FINAL.
27 REGISTRATION
OF (NEW) PLAYERS.
30 PENALTIES
FOR RESULT SHEET ERRORS.
31 COLOUR
OF PLAYER’S CLOTHING.
34 NON-PERMITTED
RETURN in Doubles.
Only the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN/COMMITTEE for each pennant competition shall be responsible for the interpretation of these BY-LAWS for that pennant competition.
In these BY-LAWS all references to the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN/COMMITTEE shall apply only to the pennant competition for which they are responsible.
In these BY-LAWS all references to FEDERATION/ASSOCIATION shall apply only to the pennant competition for which they are responsible.
ESRA is the Eastern Suburbs Racquetball Association.
In these by-laws the term “in writing” shall be taken to include normal mail, and also electronic e-mail – as long as the author is clearly identified and can be verified.
ESRA shall have the power to impose penalties for the breach of any of these BY-LAWS. Such penalty shall be by any of the following forms:
a) Fines;
b) Disqualification;
c) Suspension;
d) The awarding of any rubber or match to the opposing team;
e) The deduction of points already scored.
Protests alleging breaches of the BY-LAWS must be lodges in writing with the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN of the pennant competition within seven (7) days of the alleged breach.
It is recommended that contact first be made by ringing the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN on his contact number (usually available on ladders etc that are distributed to centres.), so that the situation can be discussed first.
Any appeal by a member against any interpretation or decision by the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN/COMMITTEE under these BY-LAWS must be lodged in writing with the SECRETARY of ESRA within seven (7) days from the notification of such decision.
It is each player’s responsibility to ensure that they display acceptable court behaviour at all times – players should be mindful that this is a mixed competition and that RACQUETBALL is promoted as a family sport.
Displays of an offensive or overtly aggressive nature will not be permitted.
Any complaints or reports on players in pennant competitions conducted under these BY-LAWS must be made direct to the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN for the relevant competition, in writing, within seven (7) days of the alleged offence.
It is recommended that contact first be made by ringing the MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN on his contact number (usually available on ladders etc that are distributed to centres.), so that the situation can be discussed first.
The MATCH & PENNANT CHAIRMAN/COMMITTEE shall have the power at any reasonable time to demand from any member, information regarding the circumstances under which any match has been played, or regarding any matters relating thereto.
The home team shall provide after match refreshments for all players unless either team has registered as a non-supper team at the time of lodgement of entries.
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During
Finals both competing teams are expected to provide after match
refreshments for their team, and also the referees/markers regardless of whether the team has registered as a non-supper team.
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Competing teams should ensure they comply with
any Liquor licensing requirements of the finals venue. (eg: certain venues may be listed as fully licensed, and require that
the only alcohol consumed on the premises is purchased at the venue.)
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Finals
Venues should supply a fridge for storing Drinks/suppers for competing
teams, food preparation facilities such
as a Pie Oven &/or Microwave, and also adequate seating/tables for
competing teams and attending officials. These facilities should remain
available for a reasonable time after the completion of the match. (A minimum of 90 minutes)
The home team (or Finals Venue) shall supply the court, an ESRA approved scoresheet for the current competition, and at least one ball that complies with the requirements of ESRA - Eastern Suburbs Racquetball Association and is acceptable to both captains.
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At
the time of writing ESRA specifies that
Alinta Australian Racquetball balls, be used for its competitions.
· Other balls (eg: Stellar) may be substituted for the Alinta Ball, as long as the substitute ball complies with the ball specifications in the Rules of Australian Racquetball.