If prior to a match due to start, it is, in the opinion of the host club, that the green and weather conditions will mean that it is unfit for play then the Hosts Club Secretary or nominated Captain shall endeavour to contact the Away Team Captain & Club Secretary to avoid unnecessary travel.

Upon receiving this call:

• The Away Team may choose to agree to the postponement on the advice of the Host Club. If this is the case both the Host club and the Away team shall advise in electronic format SMS or E-mail their agreement to each other and this agreement to postpone must be sent to the fixture secretary.

• Both Teams where possible shall agree alternative match date.

The Host Club shall inform the Away Team whether after match hospitality will be provided for the rearranged match. In the event this is not possible the Host team may consider an offer to compensate to the Away team for provision of Hospitality at the reverse fixture.

The alternative match date would be preferred to be agreed at the same time as the agreement to postpone match, however if this is not possible the Host Club shall offer 3 alternative dates and alternative start times within one week of the postponed game and one of these shall either be accepted or the match shall be played on the 29th day.

Roll-ups: 15 minute roll up for the away team shall be provided again on the revised fixture date.

If alternative date needs to be evenings it can be suggested to split the match into 6 on one evening and 6 on the next.

Host Clubs shall be permitted to consider comfort and safety of players and spectators during inclement weather and provide suitable shelters. If the playing surface is affected by visible puddles then this may be a cause for rain delay or postponement. If the weather is extended electrical storms then it would be wise to temporarily postpone games until they have passed.

Postponement for greens not able to be prepared for matches (i.e. not cut due to rain) might not be a sufficient cause for postponement but may be agreed by both Captains.

Away teams should not consider that sweeping puddles etc. is suitable treatment to ensure a match takes places as long term health of the playing surface is the responsibility of the Host Club.

Away teams who encounter unforeseen problems with travel arrangements, i.e. road closures, accidents etc. should notify the Host Club as soon as possible. Penalty for non attendance will apply except in exceptional circumstances and with agreement of the Both Teams and Fixture Secretary.

If a host Club waits until the start of roll up for the Away Team and they have failed to arrive. Then the Host Club should contact the Away Team to determine the cause of delay. The Away team may request a delay of start but may also forfeit their roll up unless agreed by the Host Club. The Host Club should end their roll up at 2:40pm

The Host Club should make allowance that the Away team may be travelling and unable to answer mobile telephone calls

If an Away team fails to attend then the Host Club should contact the Away team and notify the Fixture Secretary by SMS or Email. There is no need to make agreement to a rearranged game unless exceptional circumstances can be proven by the Team failing to attend and agreed with the fixture secretary who will then give guidance regarding the rearranged game requirements

Away Teams, who dispute Host Clubs green fitness for play and alternative dates may request independent judgement by the Fixture secretary, however be aware that it is likely the Fixture Secretary may not be able to perform or arrange an inspection. The Fixture Secretary may be able to provide assistance with interpretation of rules for further rearrangements. (Be aware that the fixture secretary may not be immediately available to respond at short notice especially during match dates).

The Fixture Secretary will monitor the rearranged fixtures and players used to ensure fair play and consider any breach in Rules and Bye-Laws.