Seeding Regulations...

PREAMBLE...
Colts Teams are seeded into Leagues of similar ability however seeding is not an accurate science being based on feedback opinion and the mean average of declared and known results. The League undertakes the Seeding Process immediately follows the Entry Deadline (1st June).

Getting the seeding as near right as possible is important... Achieving evenly Seeded Leagues delivers equitable games of Colts League Rugby where the 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 Coach's accurate feedback as they best know their own Team as well as their recent opponents and it is therefore extremely important every Manager assists us by contributing to the process.

PLEASE NOTE...
Teams who do not communicate and co-operate with the Seeding Process cause undue delays and will have their entry and commitment to the Colts League seriously questioned. Applications from such Teams may be declined.

1. Junior Colts Seeding...
(1). Managers must submit a Squad Registration Form in line with the Squad Registration Regulations before 1st June to squadreg@colts-rugby.org.uk.

(2). Managers must submit their U16's Results from last season to : seeding@colts-rugby.org.uk

(3). Managers 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.

2. Senior Colts Seeding...
(1). Managers must submit a Squad Registration Form in line with the Squad Registration Regulations before 1st June  to squadreg@colts-rugby.org.uk.

(2). Last season's Results and League placing at Junior Colts are already known to the Seeding Panel however Managers of Teams entering the Colts League for the first time at Senior Colts must provide details of their previous season's Results.

(3). Managers 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.

(4). Teams with U19 Players available from last season's Senior Colts Squad must highlight the inclusion of Such Players in their Squad List to the Seeding Panel to : seeding@colts-rugby.org.uk. Teams failing to notify the League of their intended use of Such Players may be prevented from adding them to their Squad Registrations at a later stage in the season.

3. The Further Seeding Process...
(1). Once all Entries are known (1st June) the League will publish a "Team Rating Form" and Managers will be asked to "Rate" all the Teams of which they have knowledge & experience.

(2). The "Team Rating Form" must be returned within 7 days to allow the Seeded Leagues to be processed in good time.

(3). The Seeding Panel will meet to discuss and determine the League Seeding which will be based primarily on the Managers' Feedback.

(4). A Provisional Seeded Leagues document will then be published by the League. Following a short consultation period for acceptance, comment, and perhaps some negociated movement the League Fixtures will be issued.

NB: Leagues will not be changed or re-structured once the seedings are agreed and the Fixtures published.

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