• MANDATORY TABLE SETTINGS ARE:

        No Limit to players joining the game

        Allow players to watch game - MUST BE SELECTED

        DO NOT Mute all watchers

        DO NOT Allow watchers to see a players hand

        SKUNKS must only be set if Tourney Rules request them

        DO NOT Make game rated

        Failure to set the table correctly will result in a RESET

        Please read following announcement;

        If a player (or a newbie) is attempting to set a table but has set wrong and needs resetting, they will be given 3 tries to set correctly.  After that we will ask that their partner set the table.

        If they don’t, then a timer will be placed on the team.  If neither can set the table correctly, the TD can offer to set the table for them and then have them sit across from the TD and then the other player replaces the TD's spot.

        If too much time is being taken to set the table correctly the TD can also ask that the opponents set a table.

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      • Ladder Matches - You are permitted to play 5 matches against another Team per day.
      • You are allowed to partner with people who live in the same household as you.
      • All Teams are allowed a maximum of 30 players. Team Captain's can add or remove members by accessing Team Editor. A player can remove themselves by withdrawing from the team.
         

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        There is a 3 x 10 minute Boot Rule. In order to STOP THE TIMER the player must be back in the game and played his/her next card, or be talking at the table if there are less than 4 people sat.

        GENERAL TIMER RULES

        A TIMER will be placed for the following reasons.

        1. ... A player is not in the lobby, when they are asked to sit and start.

        2. ... A player ignores the request to sit and play

        3. ... A player is booted from a table.

         

      • All tournament matches WILL be played one round at a time. (Unless specified in Tourney Rules)., All games are unrated.............. Each match must be played on a new table..... The final match will be played at the table chosen by the TD............. If a Tourney is running late, the TD may allow some rounds to start early, and will announce this in the lobby............

        EXTRA TIMER RULES (only appropriate when previous round is still in progress)

        1. .... You cannot call for a TIMER on someone who is AFK (away from keyboard) and does not see the request to play.

        2. .... Once all 4 players have sat at a table, and begun the new round, a TIMER can then be called for if a player is booted from that table.

         

        A TIMER WILL ONLY BE PAUSED FOR THE FOLLOWING REASONS

        1. ... The player has returned, but someone is in their seat, and therefore cannot sit.

        2. ... The player has returned, but the table has timed out, and has to be reset.

        3. ... The player has returned, but watchers are causing problems and will be asked to leave.

        4. ... Another player has not played a card for a length of time, is possibly frozen, and stopping others from playing their cards.

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      POGO SERVER IS DOWN

      Periodically POGO upgrades its site, or has problems and their server is down. If this occurs while you are playing, specific actions will be taken. They are as follows:

       

      RULING 1 -
       
      If the finals have already started and a substantial amount of cards have been played... (Half-Way mark)... then whoever was winning at the time... takes the win and the Tourney is closed.

       

      RULING 2 -
       
      If the POGO SERVER goes down (crashes) just as the finals are about to start (either no table set or no cards played) then the players have 72 hours to finish the match (3 days).
       
      After this time, the tourney will be deleted. No buxs are lost to the players and stats remain unchanged.
       
      The TD will be there to watch the finals, or get a substitute TD if they are unable to attend.
       
      If only one player from each team can return, the players are allowed to use the robots to finish the finals (substitute players however will not be allowed).
       
      If 2 players from one team and only 1 player from the opposing team returns, then in order for the game to be on an equal basis, only 1 player from each team should sit and the bots replace their partners. It is up to the 2 players to decide who will be playing for their team.
       
       
      RULING 3 -
       
      IF POGO decides to close down earlier in a Tourney... i.e. prior to the semis starting, then the Tourney will be cancelled (deleted) and all STATS and BUXS returned to the league members. Tourney will be Null & Void.
       
      These options are only to be used when the whole of POGO has been unavailable.

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      Please do not play ladder games or "practice" games while you are actively involved in a tourney. If you experience delays in settings, loading, and the like, please feel free to load a table in preparation, but do not start that game. If you are playing at a table while involved in a tourney, you will be asked to reset a new table, and admin will be notified. If you ignore the request, you could be DQ'd from the Tourney.

      Once a player has joined a Tournament, no rules will be changed by the Tournament Directors, unless during the Semis and Finals, the TD needs to make adjustments due to time constraints.

      NAME CHANGES ARE ALLOWED ONCE A WEEK WITHOUT ADMIN APPROVAL.

      When reporting matches during a Swiss Tourney, PLEASE remember that any mistakes cannot be rectified once the Tourney has been advanced to the next Round.

      Posting messages in TEAMMATES FORUM must NOT be of an abusive nature. TEAMMATES recognize your Freedom of Speech, but personal abuse towards another league member or team will result in your post being removed, and possibly a ban being placed on you from future posting.

      IN-CRIB Tourneys and DQ's - When you enter any of these Tourneys which have this type format (5ic / Hic / Wish In Crib / Red,Black); failing to comply with the rules (which should have been read and understood prior to registering) carries an automatic DQ (disqualification)........... Please remember, in the interest of Good Sportsmanship to accept the loss gracefully and to wish your opponents luck in the remainder of the Tourney.

      ADMIN from any Single or Doubles League are welcomed and permitted to play at TEAMMATES providing they do not spam for their own leagues whilst playing as a member here. To do so will result in an instant ban. Please take into consideration that we all run our leagues slightly different, which makes us all unique.

      It is against Teammates policy to solicit players from a another team, (soliciting includes: contact by IM's, in lobby, email, or at tables with the intent to get a person for a team). If a player from another team wants to join your team the correct protocol is to make sure they have let their Team Captain know they will be moving. Anyone found soliciting players directly will be dealt with according to Teammates policies.

      Extreme Lag due to Server/Connection Problems or Excessive Slow Play which causes disruption and delay of a Tourney will be addressed in the following manner :

      Any member who is having this type of problem during a Tourney will be asked to re-boot. (This can often correct the problem)........... A 10 minute timer will be placed. If this does not correct the problem, then we may have to disqualify the player and their partner from the Tourney........ If a player refuses to re-boot, the TD will automatically disqualify.

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      You will violate the Terms of Service if you do any of the following, either in Violet Eyes or in TEAMMATES Forum, which could result in your Account being withdrawn from the League;


      Transmit or facilitate distribution of content that is harmful, abusive, racially or ethnically offensive, vulgar, sexually explicit, defamatory, infringing, invasive of personal privacy or publicity rights, or in a reasonable person's view, objectionable. Hate speech is not tolerated.

      Use inappropriate laddernames, this can include those who in any way look like, sound like, stand for, hint at, abbreviate, or insinuate any of the following: profanity, sexual content (including but not limited to explicit language, sexual innuendo, sexual content, negative, disparaging or harmful references to sexual preferences), slurs (including but not limited to racial, ethnic, or religious slurs), illegal drugs/controlled substances, or illegal activities. Laddernames are also inappropriate if they intend to harass, threaten, embarrass, or do anything else to another member or guest that is unwanted.

      Please do not use a name that has reference to another team, as it causes confusion for the TD's and players. New members can be added to a team in the name they join the league with, but if they move to another Team within the league and it reflects a name of another team,  they must change their playing name at that time. Admin will make all final decisions regarding a players name.

      • Code of Conduct at TEAMMATES

        TEAMMATES is a warm, friendly, family site which we are very proud and protective of. Certain behaviour in our lobby or at a table is unacceptable, and to let you know up front what TEAMMATES Administration will tolerate on this league we have a code of conduct.

         

        We are an easy going league and our main priority is that everyone has a good time.

         

        Everyone should feel comfortable and relaxed.

         

        Enjoying a joke together, being friendly and showing good sportsmanship is what this league is all about. Our motto is “Where Fun and Friendship go Hand in Hand”

         

        Unacceptable chat is anything that would upset or offend. Sexually explicit, political, Racial, Religious views/talk, or harassment of another league member will all carry the penalty of a strike being placed.

         

        Innuendos are acceptable provided you do not cross the line. Please remember many of our members are either young people, or have children close at hand while playing.

         

        If you have issues with anyone the best thing to do is ignore them. Mute them if you must. DO NOT bring it into VIOLET EYES.

         

        The TD is in charge of the lobby while the Tourney is in progress. You may not at any time be rude to a player or host for any reason. If you have a problem, then call the TD to a private Table after the Tourney has finished, or contact your Team Captain who will deal with the matter.

         

        If something is happening with someone else mind your own business, they will be dealt with.

         

        Keep your personal differences away from TEAMMATES. We are sure everyone "thinks" they are right. But to be honest we don't want to know what "so and so" did and neither do most of the players at TEAMMATES .

        Disciplinary Actions

        We try to be very fair at TEAMMATES but we do have to take action sometimes. If you break the rules then the following steps we will take.

        1. Strike 1 – Written Warning

        2. Strike 2 – 7 day suspension

        3. Strike 3 – Removed from the League

        This policy applies to all members. A reminder that Staff of TEAMMATES are held to a higher standard of responsibility than the players.

         

        Please send any complaints to either myself  (Kerrie on teammates11@hotmail.com ) or to any of our Admin Staff.

         

        All complaints will be kept anonymous unless it is necessary that we need to involve you in the situation.

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      New Ruling on Cheating ~ 07-01-05

      AUTOMATIC BAN FOR A LEAGUE MEMBER WHO ANNOUNCES THEIR CARD VALUES IN CHAT OR IN THE LOBBY WHILE THE HAND IS IN PROGRESS. (SCREENSHOTS REQUIRED)

      STRIKE 1 – WRITTEN WARNING TO THEIR PARTNER

      TEAM CAPTAIN TO BE NOTIFIED OF THE OFFENCE.

      New Ruling on League Protocol ~ 07-01-05

      AUTOMATIC BAN FOR ANY LEAGUE MEMBER WHO DISTRIBUTES INFLAMMATORY MATERIAL, CONCERNING EITHER THE TEAMMATES LEAGUE, OR ANY OF ITS MEMBERS, KNOWINGLY CAUSING UPSET AND WORRY TO OTHERS, EITHER VIA MSN OR E-MAIL, AND WHO REFUSES TO STOP SUCH ACTION

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      For all of Cases MyLeague rules you can find them at the main page at Cases by clicking on the RULES option. Thank you.

       

      -Administration of TeamMates League