League Rules
 League-Specific Rules Account Rules

Our goal is to have a place where everyone can come along and  play in tours with no pressure, no hassle and have fun.  Admins & TDs reservethe right to kick a player from a tournament when it is believed the rules have been ignored

    We ask that you adhere to the following League Specific Rules at all times
(1). No Swearing in lobby or harassing any league players or Staff or visitors to our room,  Doing so may result in disqualification from tourney. abusive foul language will result in a 3 day trip to penalty box first offence , after that we reserve the right to remove you  from league at the discretion of league admin staff there is no exception.

(2). Please Check Egos at the door players dont need to hear how great you are , let your bowling speak for itself an let others pat you on the back.     

(3). Fighting an name calling in open chat will not be tollerated ,All members of this league will MUTE troublesome and obnoxious players in lobby , If any member has an issue with another player or a visitor to room take it to a private chat or mute them. DO NOT involve chat lobby an rest of players in a squabble

(4). Please refrain  from discussing other leagues in open chat.     

(5). Please do NOT use someone elses pogo or league name in official league games.  Your Pogo and League Names must match exactly!

(6). Please DO NOT sign up another user to a tour if  found doing so you will be removed from tour an  subject  to removal from league

(7). DO NOT advertise or Discuss this league in any   other league room's lobby

(8).NO ONE WILL BE PULLED FROM A SWISS TOUR FOR BEING BOOTED OR FREEZING OR ANY OTHER REASON ONCE TOUR STARTS YOU ARE IN TILL THE FINISH TYFP

o League Names
* If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
* If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
* You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the
‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
o E-mail Address
+ Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
o Password Security
+ You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
+ You are not
permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
o Inactivity

+ In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 60 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .

o Multiple Accounts
* Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
* It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
* Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.

Challenges
Note: Please consult the Admin staff regarding whether or not League challenges are permitted for this League. A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a higher-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please contact the Admin staff.

o Chat
* The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.

o 5 time(s) Per Day
* You may play the same member 5 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.

o Verify Information
* We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.

o Opponents
* You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.

o Sportsmanship
* The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.

Reporting the Match
Once your match is completed, the loser of the match is responsible for reporting the loss immediately. You can report your matches using the 'Report Loss' button located on the 'Standings' tab. Please note the ‘Report Loss’ link should only be used for League matches and not for tournament matches; you should consult the TD with any questions regarding reporting tournament matches. If you have any problems reporting a loss, you should contact the Admin staff and request assistance.

o Reporting the Loss
+ In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.

+ In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.

+ In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.

+ When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.

Playing a Match
Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.

o Unreported Matches
* If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.

Tournaments
The rules for a Tournament are determined by the Tournament Director hosting the event. You will find a summary of each individual Tournament, including a Rules page, if you follow the link for that specific Tournament.

Top Ten
The purpose of the League is to climb to the top and the competition for the rungs in the Top Ten is high. As such, we have special rules that apply for members in the Top Ten.

o Inactivity

+ Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 3 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.

Expected Behavior

As a member of MyLeague, you are representing the League, the Admin staff, and all other members when you are participating on a MyLeague. It’s part of your responsibility as a member to act in a respectable manner within your League community.

o Cheating

If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you should contact the Admin staff. Do not make accusations that can not be proven or you may be boxed and or removed from league at Admins discretion

o Abuse

It is forbidden to abuse or harass another League member.

It is important to remember that two wrongs do not make a right. If you are being harassed by another League member, contact the Admin staff for assistance. Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or you could be penalized as well.

o Nice Guy Rule

Please note that behavior guidelines govern all methods of communication. This includes chat, E-mail, message forums, instant messenger services, etc. Treat other members with respect!

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Although we have tried to be as detailed as possible, we can’t cover every aspect of gaming in our rules. Please be advised that just because something is not stated in our rules and policies, then that does not mean it is allowed. Use common sense. If it is something that will adversely affect other members and you might think twice about it, then it’s probably against the rules. The Admin staff will have the final say in such matters. If you have a specific question please feel free to contact us via E-mail.

The Ranking System!
MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used on the official Case’s Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!
* When you first join, you are placed in an “Unranked” category on the League.
* You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match. (Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the League.)
* When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank 50% the distance between their rank and your own.
o Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1 ranked member, then your new rank would be 25.
* Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.
o Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.
o When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
* Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.
TOURNAMENT RULES

(1)-ONLY THE SCORE YOU HAVE AT END OF TENTH FRAME IS REPORTABLE. 

(2)-SCORES WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM OTHER PLAYERS IF BOTH AGREE,OTHERWISE IT WILL BE COUNTED AS A LOSS.   

(3)-IF YOU FORGET YOUR SCORE YOU WILL BE ASKED ONCE IF YOU FORGOT OR DONT REPORT YOU WILL BE GIVEN A LOSS. 

(4)-ANYONE CREATING AN EPISODE,OR OTHERWISE CAUSING A DISTURBANCE WILL BE REMOVED FROM TOURNEY AT OUR DISCRETION,AND NAME SENT TO ADMINISTRATORS FOR FURTHER ACTION. 

(5)-AS A TD WE TRY TO TREAT E1 THE SAME.TRY TO TREAT EACH PLAYER WITH RESPECT,AND GIVE THEM THE COURTESY THEY DESERVE.WE ALSO EXPECT SAME FROM PLAYERS,AND WILL NOT TOLERATE ANYONE TRYING TO HUMILIATE THE TD FOR THE PURPOSE OF TRYING TO CREATE DISTURBANCE IN THE ROOM.   

(6)-IT IS EVERY PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP UP WITH THIER SCORES,AND REPORTING CORRECTLY.REPORTING FALSE SCORES IS CONSIDERED CHEATING,AND COULD GET YOU BOXED FROM LEAGUE.

(7)-AS A MATTER OF COURTESY TO TD AND PLAYERS,THE TD IS THE ONLY ONE TO USE CAPS DURING A TOURNEY.SO THAT PLAYERS CAN QUICKLY RECOGNISE ANY MESSAGES BEING GIVEN BY TD DURING TOURNEY.

(8)-ANY PLAYER WE FEEL THAT IS A POTENTIAL PROBLEM WILL BE REMOVED AT OUR DISCRETION,AND NOT ALLOWED TO PLAY IN TOUR.
(9)-THERE WILL BE NO REMATCHES FOR GAME FREEZES OR ROOM BOOTS.

(10)-AT THE END OF TENTH FRAME REPORT YOUR SCORE IN CHAT AS SOON AS POSSIBLE,AND KEEP BOWLING.MAKE SURE YOU AGREE TO WINNERS POSTED BY THE TD OR THE REPORT STANDS!!!!!!