25-Jan-2013, 11:16 AM
It isn't quite the bonus I think you think it is.
Let's break it down.
Should they get the win because of the forfeiture? Yes. In the past, when the league prizes were more serious, teams would re-schedule matches or play a double header. Since this isn't the case any more, it is easier to say that if you don't show up you get a loss and the other team gets the win. I am okay with a reschedule but I don't believe it is necessary outside tier 1.
Now as for playing for points. The team now joins a three man sheet against two other teams. This allows them to play foos for the night. The points they earn here count towards the rest of their stats - Game points, goals for/against.
The other solution would be to give them 7-0 for every game (a perfect night). I think that this would be worse.
This is how I have been applying the stats for the past 3-4 years, just figured I would write it down. I haven't seen this affect the leader board or who won league. Most of the teams that did this are tier 3 or tier 2 teams.
I suppose I should have written down that these rules are not set in stone and can be modified or ignored by both teams if agreed upon. Everyone is an adult and no one is out to screw each other.
What would be your alternative?
Let's break it down.
Should they get the win because of the forfeiture? Yes. In the past, when the league prizes were more serious, teams would re-schedule matches or play a double header. Since this isn't the case any more, it is easier to say that if you don't show up you get a loss and the other team gets the win. I am okay with a reschedule but I don't believe it is necessary outside tier 1.
Now as for playing for points. The team now joins a three man sheet against two other teams. This allows them to play foos for the night. The points they earn here count towards the rest of their stats - Game points, goals for/against.
The other solution would be to give them 7-0 for every game (a perfect night). I think that this would be worse.
This is how I have been applying the stats for the past 3-4 years, just figured I would write it down. I haven't seen this affect the leader board or who won league. Most of the teams that did this are tier 3 or tier 2 teams.
I suppose I should have written down that these rules are not set in stone and can be modified or ignored by both teams if agreed upon. Everyone is an adult and no one is out to screw each other.
What would be your alternative?
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