2.1 Regular Season
The regular season is when each club faces other clubs within the league using a pre-determined schedule in head-to-head competition. The goal for each club is to win as many games as possible to qualify for the post-season. Each franchise will play a fourteen-week schedule and will play against each other franchise twice per season.
2.2 Playoffs
The post season also referred to as the playoffs occurs in weeks 15 and 16 of the season. There will be four clubs qualifying for the playoffs and they will include the top four ranked teams after week fourteen of the regular season. Playoffs will be scheduled and played according to the league settings at Yahoo! The winner of the playoffs, or Superbowl Champion, will receive a full size trophy and gold medal. The Superbowl Team (2nd place) will receive a smaller trophy and a silver medal. The franchises that lose in the first round of playoffs will receive bronze medals.
2.3 Points Competition
Running simultaneously with the regular and post season will be the Points Competition. This total-points competition will run from Week 1 to Week 16. All franchises will be involved and have opportunity to win despite their playoff status. The winner of this competition will be the franchise that has acquired the highest total season points at the end of Week 16 and will receive a full size trophy and gold medal. The second place winner will receive a smaller trophy and silver medal. Third place will receive a bronze medal.
2.4 Championship Awards
The total points leader at the end of week 16 will be crowned Points Champion. The winner of the Superbowl will be crowned Superbowl Champion. Both are considered equal in prestige. A franchise may win both Championships, a Dual Champion; this is the highest possible honor.
2.5 Sportsmanship Awards
The Sportsmanship Award will be given to the manager(s) that display good sportsmanship in overcoming a problem during the season and still contribute to the league. Managers can and should nominate other worthy managers for this award. There can be multiple Sportsmanship Awards each season. |
