Last call for RMPA Merdeka League entries for Royal Pahang Merdeka League Tournament

The entry deadline for the Royal Pahang Merdeka League Tournament has been extended to Friday 19th February 2010.

Entries must be made with entry fee payment of RM6,000 for entry to the whole league, or RM2,000 if entry is being made to the Royal Pahang Merdeka League Tournament only.  Cheques to be made out to "Royal Malaysian Polo Association" and given to RMPA Polo League Coordinator Peter Abisheganaden or couriered to:

Royal Malaysian Polo Association
C/o Transtheme Sdn Bhd
116B Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
60000 Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia

Teams that are entered for the whole league have preference to league tournaments if entries exceed an acceptable number for the organisers.

Please make your entries by fax to 60 3 7710 6102 or by e-mail to admin@rmpa.org.my

Entries must reach the League Coordinator by Friday 19th February 2010.  The playing schedule will then be drawn on Sunday 21st February.  No late entries will be accepted after the draw is made.

The latest RMPA Polo Calendar can be downloaded here:  RMPA Polo Calendar (version 12)

Please note that Merdeka League Rules have been changed for 2010.   To download a complete set of the RMPA Polo League Rules, please go to the RMPA website and download from the Polo League's section here:  http://www.rmpa.org.my/pdf/polo_league_regulations_09.pdf

For your ease, the Merdeka League changes have been highlighted here:.

5.9       Merdeka (C) League:  

1.        Entry Fees must be paid to the RMPA one month before the start of the first Merdeka League tournament.  Teams that have not paid their entry fees may not start the first tournament.

2.        A Team Captain or Team Manager must be nominated at the time of entry.  The Team Captain (or Team Manager), in addition to being responsible for the conduct of his team, shall be responsible for attending all meetings and briefings.

3.        Team handicaps shall be between a handicap range of -1 to +1 goals

4.        Maximum individual handicap of any player is +2 Goals

5.        League matches shall be played over four chukkas.

6.        All matches to played on handicap.

7.        Teams who total handicap does not reach the minimum shall seek permission from the League Coordinator to play in the tournament.  In the event that they are allowed to play, the team shall play off the minimum handicap, with one or more players designated to “carry” the handicap difference.

8.        Teams may register a maximum of seven players for each tournament if players are sharing chukkas.

9.        There must be at least two (2) amateur players fielded on each team at all times.

10.     No foreign-based professionals are allowed to play in this league.  For the purpose of this league, Foreign-based professionals are defined as non-South East Asian nationals that are not registered for the season with an RMPA affiliated club.

11.    Each team may have no more than one non-Malaysian player, regardless if they are locally-based.

12.    All players may be changed from tournament to tournament.

13.    Team captains must register their players with the Tournament’s Organising Committee at least seven (7) days before the start of the tournament. 

14.    The tournament committee must inform the Coordinator and all participating clubs of the teams that are entered at least seven (7) days before the start of the tournament.

15.    A draw for playing order must take place at least seven (7) days before the start of the tournament.

16.    There is no maximum number of horses that can be played in League Tournaments, however, the host club shall provide 24 stables per team, unless otherwise requested.  Teams shall be liable for any stabling costs beyond the norm.

17.    There shall be no cross-over of horses between teams at each tournament unless approval is given by a majority of team captains in a vote organised by the Tournament Committee.

18.    Ponies played in the Merdeka League may not be played in any other division of the same tournament.

19.    Standard Fines shall be meted out by the League Coordinator for:

a.       Late Confirmation of Entry                                           - RM500.00

b.      Late Registration of Team Players (5.8.13)            - RM500.00

 

 

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