Merseyside Quiz Leagues

On Thursday 28 October, the MQL Council met to review how the season was progressing.  

Areas each reported on any problems that had occurred in the first four weeks of the season. In general, there had been very few postponements due to COVID. There had been some difficulties with venues not opening due to staff shortages or closing early due to lack of custom, but on the whole things appear to be progressing well. Of the few complaints about social distancing, one had been resolved while another was ongoing.

Areas had each explained to their teams about any arrangements for postponing matches for this season due to Covid or health reasons. Area secretaries decided that they would remind teams about the arrangements for postponements and that postponed games must be played on the rescheduled date or usual rules will be applied (Rule 39).  

Area secretaries also decided that they would, if necessary, remind teams about the provision of refreshments. The MQL Council advice still stood, that no refreshments need be provided this season unless supplied by the venue as part of the hosting arrangements.  If a team were intent on providing refreshments, then they would need to check on regulations with their venue and then out of courtesy, inform their opponents of the situation.