League Rules

*OCHE CHAMPS™ — Universal Rules & Guidelines*

*1. Platform & Match Format*

• 1.1 All fixtures must be played on DartsCounter.

• 1.2 Players must use a live camera at all times, showing a clear, well-lit, uninterrupted view of the full dartboard. The entire board (including doubles and bull) must be visible within the camera frame.

• 1.3 All matches must be started using the coin toss feature within DartsCounter to decide who throws first.

• 1.4 League formats will consist of playing each opponent once or twice, depending on league structure. All matches are best of 8 legs, starting at 501.

• 1.5 League table scoring…

~ Win = 3 points

~ Draw = 1 point

~ Loss = 0 points

• 1.6 After each fixture, both players are responsible for ensuring a screenshot of the final match screen (showing score and match statistics) is submitted to the league group or the OCHE CHAMPS™ website.

*2. Match Scheduling & Attendance*

•2.1 It is each player’s responsibility to schedule and complete all fixtures before the league deadline.

• 2.2 If both players make no attempt to arrange or play a fixture, the result will be recorded as NO CONTEST.

• 2.3 If one player can demonstrate a genuine attempt to play the fixture (e.g. messages sent, agreed time proposed) and the opponent does not respond or attend, the attempting player will be awarded a WIN at the end of the league.

• 2.4 Once a match time is agreed, punctuality is mandatory.

~ Failure to attend without notice or valid reason will result in a forfeit loss.

~ Rescheduling must be communicated in advance.

*3. Promotions & Relegations*

• 3.1 At the end of each league…

~ Top 2 players are promoted.

~ Bottom 2 players are relegated.

• 3.2 If no higher or lower division exists, players will remain in their current division.

*4. Results, Recording & Disputes*

• 4.1 All results and fixtures will be displayed via Challonge.

• 4.2 Players are strongly recommended to record all matches to prevent disputes.

• 4.3 In the event of a dispute, video evidence or screenshots may be requested.

• 4.4 OCHE CHAMPS™ administrators’ decisions are final in all disputes, results, and disciplinary matters.

*5. Conduct, Fair Play & Withdrawals*

• 5.1 There is zero tolerance for abusive, threatening, or unsporting behaviour toward players or league hosts. Any breach will result in immediate removal and permanent ban.

• 5.2 Any form of cheating, match tampering, or score manipulation will result in…

~ Immediate removal

~ Permanent ban

~ Automatic loss for the fixture concerned.

• 5.3 If a player withdraws from the league…

~ All future fixtures are awarded as wins to opponents.

~ All previously played fixtures stand.

• 5.4 Players must ensure scores, doubles, and checkouts are clearly visible and confirmed on camera throughout the match.

*6. Camera & Technical Issues*

• 6.1 If a camera issue occurs..:

~ Gameplay must be paused immediately.

~ The issue must be communicated via DartsCounter in-game chat.

~ Play must not continue without a clear board view.

• 6.2 If the issue cannot be resolved, the match may be exited to allow correction and resumed from the previous score.

• 6.3 Intentional disconnections, quitting, or repeated unresolved camera failures may result in match forfeiture, at admin discretion.

All OCHE CHAMPS™ rules must be followed to ensure fairness and integrity.

OCHE CHAMPS™ reserves the right to amend rules, remove players, or alter results where violations occur.

Play Fair & Enjoy.

OCHE CHAMPS™