Read below for complete League Rules & Match Rules.
FEES:
$15 One Time Team Registration Fee
$2 One Time Player Registration Fee
$5 Per Player Weekly Fee
LEAGUE RULES:
League Structure:
a. The league consists of teams comprising a minimum of three players.
b. Matches will be played on designated league nights, Mondays.
Player Conduct:
a. All players must display good sportsmanship and respect towards opponents, teammates, and league officials.
b. Any form of cheating or unsportsmanlike behavior will result in penalties or expulsion from the league.
Match Format:
a. Each match consists of a predetermined number of individual games or sets.
b. The standard game format is 8-ball, as determined by the league.
c. Teams alternate players in each game, following a predetermined rotation.
Scoring:
a. Teams earn points for each game or set won.
b. Points may be awarded based on a tiered system, where different values are assigned to different game types.
c. The team with the most points at the end of the match is declared the winner.
Scheduling and Rescheduling:
a. Matches should be scheduled in advance and played on the designated league night.
b. In case of unavoidable circumstances, matches may be rescheduled with the consent of both teams and league officials.
c. Any rescheduled matches must be completed within a specified timeframe.
Equipment and Table Conditions:
A. Tables should be properly maintained and meet the league's standards of play.
B. Any equipment issues should be reported to league officials for resolution.
League Fees and Prizes:
a. Each team must pay a league fee, which contributes to the prize pool and covers administrative costs.
b. Prizes will be awarded to the top-performing teams at the end of the league season, as determined by league rules.
Disputes and Conflict Resolution:
a. In case of disputes or conflicts during matches, teams should refer to the league's established procedures for conflict resolution.
b. League officials have the final authority to make decisions regarding disputes or rule violations.
MATCH RULES:
This league operates under Gentlemen Rules:
Objective: The objective of the game is to pocket all of your assigned group of balls (either solids or stripes) and then legally pocket the 8-ball to win the game.
Rack Setup: The balls are racked in a triangle with the 8-ball in the center and the apex ball on the foot spot. The two back corner balls must be one solid and one stripe.
Break Shot: The game starts with a lag or a predetermined method agreed upon by the players to determine who breaks first. The player winning the lag gets the choice to break or assign the break to the opponent. The break must be made from behind the headstring, and the cue ball must strike the racked balls first.
Open Table: After the break, it is an open table. The player at the table can choose their group (solids or stripes) by legally pocketing any ball of their desired group. The player must clearly indicate their intended group and pocket before shooting.
Continuing the Inning: Players must legally pocket a called ball on each shot to continue their inning. The player continues their turn as long as they successfully pocket their called shot. If a player fails to pocket their called shot or commits a foul, it becomes the opponent's turn.
Called Shots: All shots must be called, meaning the player must clearly indicate the intended ball and the intended pocket before shooting. The player must specify the ball and pocket with enough precision for others to understand their intention.
Combination Shots and Caroms: Combination shots (striking one ball into another to pocket a ball) and caroms (striking a ball with the cue ball, which then contacts and pockets another ball) are allowed as long as the player calls the intended shot and pocket.
Sloppy Shots: In this league, "sloppy shots" are not allowed. If a player accidentally pockets a ball other than their called shot, it is considered a foul, and their turn ends.
Fouls: Common fouls include scratching (cue ball goes into a pocket), not making contact with the called ball, pocketing the cue ball, or failing to hit any ball. When a foul occurs, it becomes the opponent's turn, and they have ball-in-hand, meaning they can place the cue ball anywhere on the table before their shot.
Winning the Game: The game is won when a player legally pockets all of their assigned group balls and then legally pockets the 8-ball.
