Edited by author 02-17-2007 06:11 PM
The system Clacton uses seems to work very well - each team is allowed to cancel/re-arrange two matches per season. Anything above this they have to conceed. They also fine teams two points per player if they do not field a full team. I'm in my fourth season in Clacton and I can't remember the last time I played against a two man team!

I think along with this, the league should look at the speed results are returned and updated on the website. If you have a look at other local leagues, for the most part these are never more than a couple of matches behind. I know according to the handbook there should be a fine of £2 for late results - rather than that, should it be a points fine, and also perhaps enforced more than is currently done? It's not exactly difficult to put the results in the post, and for those on the net (which is anybody reading this!!) they can send then in electronically...