League Rules

1 English Pool Association (E.P.A.) rules will apply at all times, with the exception that following a foul, the referee must be asked for the white ball to be moved if required. The referee should then place the ball in the players hand.

All games shall be played in a sporting manner.

2 The Birstall and District Pool League Shall be affiliated to the West Yorkshire Pool Association.

3 Matches will be played on Tuesday nights, commencing at 8.00 pm. Matches may start before 8.00 pm provided that both teams agree.

4 Games will commence at 8.00pm. Matches can commence earlier, but only if both teams agree. The first game may be claimed at 8.15pm but only if the balls are racked and the game ready to commence from 8.00pm. All other games can be claimed at 15 minute intervals, again with the balls racked. If players are practising on the tables then you cannot claim games. If the opposing team does not turn up, then you must fill in your team sheet with player's names in attendance and duly signed. You will then be awarded average points and all players will receive a win towards their team averages.

5 A match consists of 9 frames which must be played. If not completed by 11.30, the remaining frames must be played within 7 days by the remaining players present at the game on the night. Players must sign the sheet on the night and countersign on completion of the frame. Any disagreement concerning re-arranged frames, must go through the committee.

6 A match will consist of 7 singles and 2 doubles games, a player may only play in one singles and one doubles game.

Match sequence:- Doubles

3 Singles

Doubles

4 Singles

6a The game is not considered over till the black ball is potted or the opponent concedes with a handshake

7 The home team will pay for the games, each team to alternate with refereeing, commencing with the home team.

8 Each game will commence with the tossing of a coin to determine who breaks.

9 Scoring:- Bonus points will be awarded as follows:-

A win of 5-4 or more will result in two bonus points to the winning team.

10 During Doubles play, conferring will not be allowed after the opponents visit is completed. The referee will be responsible for ensuring that this rule is adhered to.

One warning will be given, and then a foul awarded for a subsequent offence.

11 The referee will be fully conversant with the rules.

12 The captain will be responsible for ensuring said referee is competent enough to referee said game.

13 The nominated referee is at all times in charge of the table during match play. The referee may warn for slow play after 45 seconds giving the player 15 seconds to play his shot. Failure to do so will result in a foul being awarded.

14 The signing of the team sheet by both captains, will be taken as the match being completed satisfactorily, and the score being correct.

15 Only registered players may take part in matches, be they league or cup competitions, the exceptions being the mixed doubles knockout where only one player need be registered and the children’s knockout where one parent should be registered. Teams fielding unregistered players will lose all points for that game or games, unless the player is signed on at the next available meeting, or a committee member is informed. The opposing team will receive points gained in the match or average points whichever is the greater plus bonus points. The decision will be by the committee. Players will not be allowed to register and/or play in both the Birstall and District Pool League and any other Pool League where league matches are played on the same night. International Players (players who have played at International status for the last two years) will be allowed to register in the Birstall & District Pool League. However, only one International player may play in any one match and only play in any one frame. e.g. 1 Singles or 1 Doubles.

16 Players can only be registered at a general meeting, the fee should be paid at that meeting and only official registration sheets will be accepted.

17 Registration of new players will be allowed up to half way through the season. Relaxation of this rule may be allowed subject to circumstances prevalent at the time, and with the delegates acceptance.

18 A player may transfer to another team, prior to and including the first eight matches, at a fee of one pound for registration.

19 Should a member be banned from a pub or club, it is the responsibility of the team captain to approach the licensee, requesting said ban to be lifted.

20 Each team will be responsible for ensuring that a delegate is present at each league meeting. They should stay until roll call. 1 points will be added to all teams attending total points. Apologies will only be allowed once every 4 meetings.

21 League meeting will be held fortnightly on Monday nights at Batley Central WMC

22 The team representative will ensure that league subscriptions due are paid in advance at said fortnightly meetings.

23 Both teams will ensure that team sheets are handed in at the meetings. Failure to provide team sheets will affect team players average scores.

24 Team sheets must be signed by the team captain or a register player in his absence.

NO ONE SHALL SIGN A TEAM SHEET IN ANYTHING OTHER THAN THEIR OWN NAME

25 The winning team captain will ensure that the result is phoned in to the number shown on the fixture sheet, not later than the Wednesday night following the fixture. Failure to do so will result in two points being deducted from the winning team.

26 The home players name(s) should be entered onto the team sheet first.

27 Cancellation of matches will not be allowed under any circumstances. The offending team who cancelled will receive no points and the offended team will receive average points ( min of 5 ) plus bonus points.

28 Teams not turning up for matches will forfeit all points. The offended team will receive average points (min of 5) plus bonus points. The offending team will be fined ten pounds which will be payable within fourteen days to the league.

29 A match must consist of a minimum of six games to be deemed valid. Average plus bonus points will be awarded to any offended teams. Offending teams will forfeit all points for the fixture in question.

30 Teams wishing to change venues must put their request in writing. Their request will duly be discussed at a full league meeting.

31 Any player found to have been paid a fee will be deemed to be a professional player and will be scratched from the league.

32 Children of 14 years old and upward, will be allowed to play in the league. However, the Team captain must contact the Landlord at away venues to ask if the younger players are allowed in their Public House, in accordance with the licensing laws.

33 A spider or cue rest must be made available if required.

34 THE COMMITTEES DECISION WILL BE FINAL