FAQs

Outdoor FAQs

• How long does a season last?

  The length of a season is dependent on how many teams are in the league/division. For example, if there are 6 teams in the division you will play each team twice resulting in a 10-week season. If there are 8 teams this would be a 14-week season.

• Are matches played all year round?

  Yes, once a season ends, the new season will begin the following week. In leagues with more divisions there will be promotions/demotions between seasons. We break over Christmas, but otherwise matches are played year-round.

• How much does it cost to play?

  Match fees are £50 per team, paid through our online system at the start of a season.

  If you forfeit a match, you still pay your match fee. If you fail to inform us by 5pm on the day of the fixture that you are forfeiting, you will also be liable for your oppositions match fee as well.

• What happens if our opponent forfeits the match?

  If your opponent forfeits, you will win the match by default. We endeavour to notify any affected teams as soon as we are aware of a forfeit both via email and Facebook.

  You will be offered a friendly or use of the pitch for training during the allocated match time.  If you decide not to utilise either option, you will be refunded your match fee.

• What happens if we need to forfeit our game?

  Please notify us as early as possible if you can’t make a match. Unfortunately we run a tight schedule of matches so it is not possible to rearrange a fixture to another night/week. Therefore if you can’t make a game, the result is given to your opposition as a victory.

  If you notify us before 5pm on the day of the fixture, then you will just have to pay your match fee as normal. We can then look at alternative arrangement for your opposition.

  If you notify us after 5pm, due to late notice you will also be liable for your opposition match fee.

• What if my teams does not have enough players?

  If you are short of players for any of your matches you can borrow players from other teams within the league. We encourage teams to not use subs instead of their own players that are present on the night.

  Please double check with your league coordinator on rules for borrowing players as some leagues will have different rules in place.

  If you need more regular players for your team please email info@play-rounders.co.uk and we can allocate players from the waiting list.

• Do I need to bring or wear anything in particular?

  You just need to wear appropriate sportswear to play in. We suggest trainers with a good grip. Teams can wear matching shirts but it’s not necessary.

   

• Can I wear jewellery/have long nails?

  There are no strict rules on jewellery but we recommend wearing the bare minimum. There are no rules when it comes to nail length.

• I haven’t played since school and don’t remember the rules. Can I still join?

  Absolutely! Players of all skill levels are welcome to join our leagues. Our friendly umpires are here to help you reacquaint yourself with the rules. Most of our league players have been in the same situation, and you’ll get the hang of it again in no time.

• If I sign up as an individual will I be put into a team with players of a similar age to me?

  We do not ask players their age when they sign up so we cannot guarantee that team mates will be of a similar age. Our only requirement is that players must be are over 18. If you end up joining a team and feel out of place because of a difference in age please do let us know so that we can look at placing you in a different team.

• Do you run training sessions?

  We currently only run matches throughout the week. We hope to run training sessions in the near future.

• What happens if it rains?

  Our leagues are played on astro turf meaning they are all weather purpose courts. Matches will not be cancelled unless the umpire feels it is getting too dangerous to play.

• Am I able to pay weekly and in cash?

  Play Rounders operates a cashless service. All payments are made via our online system. It is not possible to pay weekly, we require payment in advance of the season starting. Our online payment system does allow each player to pay their share of the team season fee.

• My match was cancelled part way through, what happens to the score?

  If a match is not finished the score is dependent on how much of the game was played. If at least half the match is played the score stands as it is when play stopped. If play is stopped before half-time then we will try to rearrange the match for later in the season. If this is not possible for whatever reason, we will contact both teams to find a different solution.

• What happens if the ball goes over the fence?

  Because our leagues are played on astro there is a chance of the ball being hit over the fence. If this happens the team who knocked the ball out will be awarded 1 full rounder and a new ball will be used for the next bowl.

• What if the pitch is not great to play on?

  We hire all our venues so have limited control over the condition of the pitch. If you have any concerns over the condition of the venue, please notify us so that we can talk to the venue to get things resolved.

• How are points awarded for matches?

  3 points for a win
  1 points for a draw
  0 point for a loss

• I am pregnant, can I still play?

  No, we strongly encourage women not to play rounders whilst they are pregnant. Players who are pregnant can stay registered with their team and return to play after their pregnancy. For more information about our policy on playing whilst pregnant click here.

• Do I need to sign up each season?

  Don’t worry, you will automatically be registered into the next season unless you choose to opt-out by giving the notice as per our terms.

• What if I want to exit the league?

  You can leave the league at the end of a season by giving at least 1 weeks notice prior to the end of the season, this means by midnight the day of your second to last fixture.

Inside FAQs

• Are matches played all year round?

  Yes, once a season ends, the new season will begin the following week. In leagues with more divisions there will be promotions/demotions between seasons. We break over Christmas, but otherwise matches are played year-round.

• How much does it cost to play?

  Match fees are £50 per team, paid through our online system at the start of a season.

  If you forfeit a match, you still pay your match fee. If you fail to inform us by 5pm on the day of the fixture that you are forfeiting, you will also be liable for your oppositions match fee as well.

• What happens if our opponent forfeits the match?

  If your opponent forfeits, you will win the match by default. We endeavour to notify any affected teams as soon as we are aware of a forfeit both via email and Facebook.

  You will be offered a friendly or use of the pitch for training during the allocated match time.  If you decide not to utilise either option, you will be refunded your match fee.

• What happens if we need to forfeit our game?

  Please notify us as early as possible if you can’t make a match. Unfortunately we run a tight schedule of matches so it is not possible to rearrange a fixture to another night/week. Therefore if you can’t make a game, the result is given to your opposition as a victory.

  If you notify us before 5pm on the day of the fixture, then you will just have to pay your match fee as normal. We can then look at alternative arrangement for your opposition.

  If you notify us after 5pm, due to late notice you will also be liable for your opposition match fee.

• What if my teams does not have enough players?

  If you are short of players for any of your matches you can borrow players from other teams within the league. We encourage teams to not use subs instead of their own players that are present on the night.

  Please double check with your league coordinator on rules for borrowing players as some leagues will have different rules in place.

  If you need more regular players for your team please email info@play-rounders.co.uk and we can allocate players from the waiting list.

• Do I need to bring or wear anything in particular?

  You just need to wear appropriate sportswear to play in. We suggest trainers with a good grip. Teams can wear matching shirts but it’s not necessary.

   

• Can I wear jewellery/have long nails?

  There are no strict rules on jewellery but we recommend wearing the bare minimum. There are no rules when it comes to nail length.

• I haven’t played since school and don’t remember the rules. Can I still join?

  Absolutely! Players of all skill levels are welcome to join our leagues. Our friendly umpires are here to help you reacquaint yourself with the rules. Most of our league players have been in the same situation, and you’ll get the hang of it again in no time.

• If I sign up as an individual will I be put into a team with players of a similar age to me?

  We do not ask players their age when they sign up so we cannot guarantee that team mates will be of a similar age. Our only requirement is that players must be are over 18. If you end up joining a team and feel out of place because of a difference in age please do let us know so that we can look at placing you in a different team.

• Do you run training sessions?

  We currently only run matches throughout the week. We hope to run training sessions in the near future.

• What happens if it rains?

  If your league is played inside a sports hall you do not need to worry about the weather!

• Am I able to pay weekly and in cash?

  Play Rounders operates a cashless service. All payments are made via our online system. It is not possible to pay weekly, we require payment in advance of the season starting. Our online payment system does allow each player to pay their share of the team season fee.

• What happens if the ball hits the court walls?

  Because we have leagues that are played inside there is a chance of the ball hitting the walls. If this happens and the ball is caught before the ball hits the ground, the player who hit the ball will be out.

• My match was cancelled part way through, what happens to the score?

  If a match is not finished the score is dependent on how much of the game was played. If at least half the match is played the score stands as it is when play stopped. If play is stopped before half-time then we will try to rearrange the match for later in the season. If this is not possible for whatever reason, we will contact both teams to find a different solution.

• How are points awarded for matches?

  3 points for a win
  1 points for a draw
  0 point for a loss

• What if the pitches aren’t very good?

  We hire all our venues so have limited control over the condition of the pitches. If you have any concerns over the condition of the venue, please notify us so that we can talk to the venue to get things resolved.

• I am pregnant, can I still play?

  No, we strongly encourage women not to play rounders whilst they are pregnant. Players who are pregnant can stay registered with their team and return to play after their pregnancy. For more information about our policy on playing whilst pregnant click here.

• Do I need to sign up each season?

  Don’t worry, you will automatically be registered into the next season unless you choose to opt-out by giving the notice as per our terms.

• What if I want to exit the league?

  You can leave the league at the end of a season by giving at least 1 weeks notice prior to the end of the season, this means by midnight the day of your second to last fixture.