Matches to be played over 21 legs. 3 points will be awarded for a win; the losing team will receive 1 point if 7 or more legs are won. Every leg counts for the purpose of count back. 

The 4 a-side is 3 legs, straight in, double out. The team’s starting score for the 4 a-side is the handicap score indicated on the scoresheet. The handicap score will apply ONLY to the 4 a-side legs for League matches. All remaining legs is 3 legs, 501 straight in, double out.

The Captain’s leg is one leg 501 straight in, double out. The Captain’s leg is separate and excluded from the match score. 

All teams should endeavour to get matches started at 8pm, with 8:15pm being the latest start time. Every effort should be made to conduct games as quickly as is reasonably possible. Please be respectful to each other during games. 

Captains to write down their team entry (FIRST NAME & SURNAME of each player please) on scoresheet game by game or as agreed with opposing captain.

Only the Captain’s name on the sheet for the first match of the season will be deemed as the Captain for the rest of the season. If the Captain cannot play in a match, the point (for the Captain’s Cup) will automatically go to the opposing Captain. If both Captains are unable to play in a match, no points are awarded.

Away team to throw first in 4 a-side, then alternate throughout the match. The shaded area on the scoresheet denotes who has the first throw. For the Captain’s leg, the away Captain will throw first.

Scores must be agreed by both the player and scorer before being deducted from the leg. 

It is the responsibility of the winning captain to ensure that the completed scoresheet is returned to the Secretary by sending a photo via WhatsApp after the match on the Monday night.

100+ checkout and 180s should be recorded for league matches and all competitions. 

Matches may be played before the scheduled fixture at the agreement of both Captains. The team Captain must notify the Secretary of any rearranged match.

No match cancellations will be allowed. If a team does not have a minimum of 4 players to fulfil the fixture, they must play with 3, 2 or 1 players as there is the possibility of gaining points. If no players attend, the opposing team will receive 11 legs and 3 points; the absent team will receive no legs or points. 

In the event of a match being played by a team with less than 4 players, they may play the 4 a-side and pairs, missing the throw of the absent player. If there are only 2 players in the team, for the pairs they can either play one game together, or split and play one in each pairs, missing a turn for the absent player. For the singles, the team will forfeit the legs for the missing player/s.​

League Fees for the season are £70 per team. A £20 deposit for each team must be paid by 5 January 2025, the remaining £50 to be paid by 30 April 2026. Failure to make these payments by the due dates may result in the team being removed from the League. All fees must be paid directly to the Treasurer.

A player is deemed to be signed on for a team if they are registered on the scoresheet in a league match by the half-way mark. 

Any player under the age of 18 is the responsibility of the parent/guardian and Captain, and at the discretion of the licensee. The parent/guardian and Captain of an under 18 player must seek agreement with the respective licensee prior to the match and abide by the rules of that establishment. 

A player wishing to transfer teams before the half-way mark should ideally seek agreement from the Captain of the team they are transferring from. The Secretary must be notified of transferring players. If a team wishes to sign on a new or transferring player after the half-way mark, they must discuss with the Committee at least 24 hours before the match is played. If a player is found to be ineligible, points for that game will be deducted from the offending team.

Only registered players are eligible to play in all competitions, with the exclusion of the Jack Day 4 a-side and Mixed Pairs (where at least one player needs to be registered).

A player who has transferred teams having already played in the Cup/Plate for their original team is not eligible to play in later rounds of the Cup/Plate.

For the Cup & Plate competition, the 4 a-side legs will be 701 for both teams.

The format for the Cup/Plate up to and including the Quarter-Finals is to follow League Match format, excluding the Captain’s leg.

Semi-Final and Final of the Cup & Plate competition will be played on neutral boards.

The format for the Cup/Plate Semi-Final and Final is as follows: Captains to throw nearest to bull before the start; winner to decide which team is ‘home’ or ‘away’ on the scoresheet. ‘Home’ team to write names down first, then teams to alternate writing down names. Follow league format, excluding Captain’s leg. Teams take turns to chalk.

Players under the age of 16 will not be eligible to receive prize money.

It is expected that all teams will play their games with respect and sportsmanship to their opponents in both League matches and competitions.

Teams signed into the Royal Wootton Bassett & District Darts League 2026 will be deemed to have accepted the rules that have been summarised or have not been rescinded.

Any disputes and transgressions of the rules will be handled by the Committee.