Seeding Regulations...
Issue 29 - 4th May 2018
1. Reasoning...
- The Colts League seeds Teams into Leagues of similar ability.
- Seeding is not an accurate science, being based on feedback, opinion, and the mean average of declared and known results.
- Getting the Seeding as near right as possible is important...
- Achieving evenly Seeded Leagues delivers equitable games of Colts League Rugby where Players can best develop their game.
- It is in no Team's interest to be seeded too low and to be winning by a cricket score each weekend, nor is it helpful to be seeded too high and to be taking a regular drubbing.
- The Seeding Process is wholely dependant on Managers' and Coaches' accurate feedback as they best know their own Team, as well as their regular recent opponents; it is therefore extremely important every Team assists the Colts League by contributing to the process.
- NB...
- Teams who do not communicate and co-operate with the Seeding and Rating Process cause undue delays and will have their commitment to the Colts League seriously questioned... Entries from such Teams may well be declined.
- Seeding Feedback (as below) must be submitted at the same time as the Entry Applcations and Squad Registration Forms by the Entry Deadline.
2. The Seeding Process...
- The Seeding Process immediately follows the Entry Deadline.
- Once all Entries are known a Team Rating Form will be published.
- Teams will be asked to rate all Teams of which they have knowledge & experience.
- Seeding is based primarily on Teams' Feedback of Seeding Info, Squad Info, plus the Team Ratings.
- The League Seeding Panel meets in mid-June to determine League Seeding.
- The Provisional Seeded Leagues will be followed by a 7-day consultation period.
- Leagues will not be changed or re-structured once the seedings have been determined.
- Target publication date for Colts League Fixtures is 1st July each season.
3. Prelim' & Conference Leagues...
- There will be no Preliminary Leagues this season.
4. Junior Colts (U17) Seeding...
- Teams must submit a SquadReg Form by the Entry Deadline in line with the Squad Registration Regulations.
- Teams must submit their fully detailed U16's Results from last season.
- Teams must Grade themselves into League A B C D E or F on the Entry Form.
- Teams must submit a written justification of the Grade they have selected.
- Teams must inform the Seeding Panel of any significant changes or additions to their Squad, when compared to last season, which may influence their league seeding.
- Seeding Feedback must be sent Teams to : seeding@colts-rugby.org.uk
5. Senior Colts (U18) Seeding...
- Teams must submit a SquadReg Form, by the Entry Deadline in line with the Squad Registration Regulations.
- New Teams entering the Colts League for the first time at Senior Colts must provide their previous season's Results.
- Teams finishing in the top places of the Junior Colts Leagues can expect to be moved up a level unless they present an acceptable case to the contrary.
- Teams must Grade themselves into League A B C D E or F on the Entry Application Form.
- Teams must submit a written justification of the Grade they have selected.
- Teams Grading themselves into a lower League must present an acceptable case to justify the move.
- Teams must inform the Seeding Panel of any significant changes or additions to their Squad when compared to last season which may influence their league seeding.
- Seeding Feedback must be sent to : seeding@colts-rugby.org.uk