HKHAWS 18-19 Circular No. 4 - Divisions for the 2018/19 season and the guidelines and considerations
Dear Convenors,
Please see below the divisions for the 2018/19 season and the guidelines and considerations regarding promotion and relegation.
We will adopt the structure discussed in our recent communications increasing the size of each division taking into account the previous season’s league standings as well as the considerations and overall objectives mentioned below.
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Premier |
Division 1 |
Division 2 |
Division 3 |
Division 4 |
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Coyotez |
Antlers A |
Elite A |
Elite C |
Antlers B |
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Dutch A |
Aquila A |
Elite B |
Ewis A |
Ewis B |
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HKCC A |
Dutch B |
HKFC E |
HKFC G |
Ewis C |
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HKFC A |
HKCC B |
HKFC F |
HKU |
HKCC C |
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HKFC B |
HKFC C |
LHT A |
LHT B |
HKFC H |
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KCC A |
HKFC D |
Phoenix A |
Phoenix B |
Bauhinia Youth |
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Valley A |
KCC B |
Skyers A |
Police |
Khalsa A |
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Vets A |
Rhino |
Swire A |
Shaheen B |
Recreio |
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Shaheen A |
Valley C |
Valley D |
Skyers B |
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Valley B |
Vets B |
Vets C |
Swire B |
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Valley E |
Guidelines and considerations regarding promotion and relegation:
1. The overall goal is to maintain a strong multi-level competition that is sustainable for the long term.
2. Specifically with regards to the Premier Division, the goal is to expand the premier division to 8 and eventually 10 teams. This is to ensure a strong and healthy premier competition, which will offer top players the best competition and support those players playing at National team level.
3. Where possible, the aim is to have an even number of teams in each division.
4. Where possible, the aim is to have at least 10 teams in each division (other than the premier division as mentioned above).
5. No club will be allowed more than two teams in a division, with a possible exception of division 4.
6. The winning team in each division should have the opportunity to be promoted at the end of the season (with the exception of the premier winner). Such promotion usually requires a team to be relegated from the division they move into.
7. The committee needs to consider new team requests, and team withdrawals and any other special circumstances when setting the divisions.
8. The committee maintains discretion to make promotion/ relegation decisions as it sees fit, and for the benefit of the competition.
We will announce the structure for the knock-out tournaments as soon as possible under separate cover.
We also look forward to seeing you all at the Club Convenors’ meeting on Thursday, 9 August 2018 at 7:30pm. It is important that you (or a representative) attend this meeting.
Best regards
Leela Patel
Chairwoman
HKHAWS