Playoffs Optional
Playoffs are completely optional. The local NAPA league operator has the right to hold playoffs if he or she so chooses, but they are not required.
If the local NAPA League Operator does choose to hold playoffs, the team who wins the playoffs will be declared the championship team. If the local NAPA League Operator chooses not to hold playoffs, the team finishing with the most points after the final week of the session will be declared the championship team.
End of Session – Tied Teams
If, after the final week of the regular session, two or more teams (this includes Singles, Scotch Doubles, and Scotch Triples) are tied in the point standings, the tie breaker is determined by the following criteria in this exact order:
- Most team matches won during the regular session.
- The team that won the most head-to-head matches between the teams that are tied.
- Most points scored in head-to-head matches between the teams that are tied.
- Most Break & Runs between the tied teams
- Most Snaps between the tied teams
- Most Rackless between the tied teams
- Most Shutouts between the tied teams
Playoff Eligibility
Your local NAPA League Operator may require a minimum number of matches in order to play in divisional playoffs. The required number of matches must be announced to all team captains at the beginning of the session.
Attending Teams
The number of teams attending the playoffs is determined by the number of teams in your local division. Check with your local NAPA league operator for details.
Playoff Points
Points accrued during the regular session are not carried over into the playoffs. During playoff matches, the team that scores the most points is the winner of that playoff match and advances further into the playoffs.
Tied Playoff Matches
In the event there is a tie in total points (not matches) between two teams in a playoff match, the tie breaker is determined as follows:
- In a 3-person team league, the team that won the most matches out of the three matches played is declared the winner.
- In a 5-person team league, the team that won the most matches out of the five matches played is declared the winner.
- In a 4-person team league, both teams are to play a fifth match. Both teams must put up one of their shooters to play the final tie-break match. The higher-seeded team decides whether they put up a shooter first or the opposing team puts up a shooter first. The participating shooters on both teams must be on the team roster, present at the playing location, and meet the requirements to play in the playoffs. It does not matter if the chosen shooter has already played a NAPA match on that day—any shooter can be chosen.