1. Open Competitions
2. Ladies Competitions
3. All Competitions

OPEN COMPETITIONS
(a) The Competition will comprise of two parts, the Karl Taylor Shield and the Karl Taylor Plate.

(b) The Competition shall be open to all clubs who play in the Wessex area.

(c) Teams losing in the first round, or any preliminary round, of the Karl Taylor Shield will then play in the Karl Taylor Plate.

LADIES COMPETITIONS
(a) The Competition will comprise of two parts, the Wessex Women’s Cup and the Wessex Women’s Plate.

(b) The Competition shall be open to the women players of all clubs who play in the Wessex area.

(c) Teams losing in the first round, or any preliminary round, of the Wessex Women’s Cup will then play in the Wessex Women’s Plate.

ALL COMPETITIONS
(a) Clubs may enter more than one team in either Competition, but each team shall be regarded as being separate for the purposes of that Competition.

(b) All players shall only be eligible to play for the Club for which they are registered.

(c) No player registered after 28 February may play in any knockout competition or tournament under the jurisdiction of the Wessex Area Basketball Association, unless prior permission is given by the Wessex Area Committee. Any additional registration of players must be notified to the “Wessex Area Registrar” Any additional player registered will not be permitted to play in the Semi Final or Final of the Wessex Cup or plate competition if they have not played in the quarter Final or rounds prior to the Quarter Final.

(d) Once a player has played for a team in either the Karl Taylor or Wessex Women’s Competition, the player is 'Cup tied' to that team for the duration of the Competition.

(e) Any team conceding their match in the first or preliminary round of the Karl Taylor or Wessex Women’s Competition shall not be allowed to continue in the Plate Competition.

(f) Teams have an equal and joint responsibility to ensure that matches are played. All matches must be played by the specified date, unless permission for an extension is granted by the Competition Secretary. In the event of matches being delayed, the Competition Secretary may disqualify teams from a Competition if such delay is likely to prevent the Competition being completed on time.

(g) The HOME team in each game is responsible for sending the score sheet to the Results Secretary within 48 hours of the game having been played. All score sheets must be completed as per Wessex League Rules. Failure to comply could incur the standard Wessex League fine.

(h) The winning team must telephone the result through to the Competition Secretary as soon as possible after the game, to facilitate early communication of consequent fixtures.

(i) It is the responsibility of each team to provide one qualified referee for each of their matches in the Competition, except the Finals, when neutral officials shall be appointed by the Wessex League Committee.

(j) Referees shall be paid fees and travelling expenses as per Wessex League Rules, the cost being equally shared by both teams.

(k) In the event of a colour clash in the kit, the Home Team shall change.

(l) The team drawn first in each tie shall have the option of hosting the match. Should that team be unable or unwilling to play at home, the other team shall have the option. In the case of a dispute, the Competition Secretary shall decide.

(m) The date and venue for the finals will be the responsibility of the Competition Secretary. Costs associated with the finals (excluding team travel) will be met by the Wessex Area Association.

(n) All matches must be played to the current rules of the EBBA and Wessex League.

(o) Any contingency not covered by these rules should be referred to the Competition Secretary, who shall decide the appropriate course of action.