​ST.CATHARINES CRIBBAGE LEAGUE

       Explanation of Terms used in this Rule Book.

 

GAME POINTS – are points which are subtracted from the score before the outcome of the night’s play is finalized (Note: This can affect the outcome of the final score of the game as in Rule 4 & 5.)

PENALTY POINTS – are points which are subtracted from the score after the outcome of the night’s play is finalized. (Note: These points will not affect the winners or losers of a night’s game such as Rule 6, 8, 33, 35, & 39.)

FORFEITS – are one game as covered in Rule 26, 28, & 30.

ESCALATING FINE – is a fine of $5.00 for non-representation of a Captain, Co-captain, or representative at the monthly Captain’s meeting. The fine doubles for the next consecutive meeting missed.    (Note: $5.00, $10.00, $10.00, until team is represented.) Regulation 10.

DEFAULTS – are when a team fails to have eight players for a game. The opposing team in making out the cards if they have ten players would claim 23-0. If they only had nine men they count 21-0, eight players 19-0. If both teams failed to have eight players the score would be 0-0. (Rules 1 & 2)

CASH FINE – a fine of $5.00 will be charged as in Rules 10 & 12.

MANDATORY FEES – are for all Tournament Play as in Regulation 16.


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