So, what exactly IS PBM??
PBM or play-by-mail is used to describe any game that is played through the postal system (snail mail) as opposed to PBEM, which is played via email. The great advantage is that instead of playing on your own or against a computer, you compete against real life people from all over the world. 

How does it work?
All PBM games, including Summit Soccer, generally work the same. You will issue instructions to the people controlling the game on what is called a TURNSHEET. All the players in the game will need to return the turnsheets by a given DEADLINE date at which time they will be processed and the results sent back you to with a fresh Turnsheet. This process will carry on until you want to stop playing. It's that simple!!

So what is Summit Soccerleague?
This is a game run as above, in which you take control of a completely fictitious football (soccer) Club. Running a successful Club DOESN'T just involve picking 11 players for each match!! You'll be faced with any number of decisions each turn from major ones such as  upgrading the main Stand in your Stadium through to how many programmes to print for each Home game and even if you should sack the Caterers who have been accused of serving meat pies without any meat!!! (Tricky one that!). All decisions have their own easy-to-follow ORDER CODE, which you write on the Turnsheet, and are fully explained in the Rulebook.

How often are results processed?
Approximately every 10 days. You can check your results earlier on the Website using the 'Results Service' which will be updated as soon as your league is processed

Is there an email only or internet option?
You can send your turns in by email or using the online submission facility but results packages are always sent out through the postal system. Quite frankly there's nothing like having a results package delivered through your letter box but there is also an online version of the game which is played entirely over the internet. You will find the web site for Summit Soccer Online at www.summitsoccer.co.uk

I don't live in the UK - can I still play?
Yes!! Unlike some other UK based games we very much welcome overseas players as we think it makes our leagues more interesting and varied.Your results packages will be sent out to you by Air Mail but in order to make the deadlines you'll probably need to return your turnsheet by FAX,  by EMAIL or via THE WEB.

How much does it cost?
We like to keep things simple so we have a flat rate charge of UKPOUNDS £2.35 per game turn. This is slightly higher for non-UK managers to cover the extra costs of airmailing your results packages. You can purchase a Season Ticket to manage a club for an entire season (33 game turns) or a Half Season Ticket (17 turns) at greatly reduced prices.  We GUARANTEE that there are NO 'extras' or 'luxuries' (as some other games call them!) to pay for no matter how many matches you are playing in a week! There are NO other hidden charges!

Do you take credit cards?
All major cards are accepted over the internet using Paysystems secure servers. You can pay online using the PayPal automated payment system. In either case just click on the Online Payments link to the left and follow the on screen instructions. Payments can also be made by cheque / Postal Order payable to 'Summit Soccer' or by cash (not recommended). We also accept payments in the form of unused UK 1st class postage stamps. Payments sent from abroad should be by International Money Order or the equivalent and in UK Pounds Sterling.

What are the game prizes?
Most of our Managers would find the glory of winning to be enough!! Just in case it isn't though, Summit Soccerleague gives away what is probably the BEST selection of prizes of ANY UK PBM Company including fantastic TROPHIES for the two Cup Winners, Championship SHIELDS for the four Divisional winners and hand framed MEDALS for all runners up aswell as FREE CREDITS. If you prefer then prizes can be exchanged for free credit. In addition to this there are small prizes such as pens and keyrings to be won EVERY week in our FREE-to-enter Forecast Five predictions game.

How can I find out more?
If you have any questions then please get in touch by email. Also a good way to find out about the game is to ask other managers. The game forums are a relaxed and friendly place to chat about the game. You will find the links in the Support Options section accessed in the left hand menu bar.