2. All players must be registered before they play
even a frame. This can be
done anytime by contacting the secretary
by txt or e-mail. Or by filling in the
“New Player” box on the scorecard. If any unregistered or illegible player’s
names are on the results card, the team will be automatically deducted 3
points per frame played, win awarded to the opposing player and overall
result adjusted accordingly.
3(a) All Monday matches to start at 8.30pm. Visiting teams should be allowed to practice, if they wish, 15 minutes
prior to start.
(b) Each match to consist of 9
single frames as follows: Five different
players to play the first 5 frames and 4 different players to play the next 4 frames. A player can play 2 frames in a match, once
in the first 5 and once in the last 4.
(c) A player cannot play both frames 5 and 6. If this happens, the offending player will
automatically forfeit frame 6
to the opposing player regardless of a win or loss.
(d) Home team to write their team down first in whatever order they want
to. (Except rule 3c). Once the team has been written down it cannot
be changed without the consent of the opposing Captain.
4(a) To constitute
a match, a team must have a minimum of 3
players available. Although this would handicap a team, 6 frames could
still be won. (also see rule 5a).
(b) If both teams
only have 4 players, then only 8 frames
must be played. However, the team that
wins 4 frames first will collect the 3 bonus points should the match end in a
draw. Under no circumstances should any player contest 3 frames in a match. This also applies if both teams only have 3
players, ie: first to 3 frames wins the 3 bonus points.
(c) If circumstances dictate that
a player(s) will be delayed for a match, then the captain must communicate with
the opposing captain regarding these circumstances. Players
arriving late may participate in the match, provided that match continuity is
maintained. (This rule is at the
discretion of the aggrieved team).
5(a) Matches are not allowed to be cancelled,
abandoned or re-arranged unless there are exceptional circumstances (i.e:
severe weather conditions, bereavements, etc).
If in the event of a power cut, a rematch from scratch must take place
regardless of the score at the time at the same venue A.S.A.P or on a date set
by the committee. The League Secretary
must also be notified A.S.A.P.
(b) Any team failing to turn up
for a fixture for any reason other than exceptional circumstances will
automatically lose the match 9-0. If a team cannot make a game, the captain must inform the Secretary and
the other team A.S.A.P and before the match was due to take place.
(c) If a team is
unreasonably late, 1 frame can be claimed every 10 mins and the match can be
claimed at 9pm.
(d) This applies
to 5b and 5c. The aggrieved team will be
awarded a 9-0 win but no bonus points, also the aggrieved team will be awarded
a win in their individual stats for the first frame only. To
claim the 9 points and individual player win, the team and captain must still
sign and send in the scorecard.
(e) The League will automatically
disband any team failing to turn up on “TWO” separate occasions, during one
season, the team and players will be excluded/removed from all League organised
competitions.
(f) In the event a team does
withdraw from the league for any reason the following will apply:
If a team withdraws before the
halfway stage of a season, the table will be adjusted in reference to all the
games that team have played. If a team withdraws after the halfway stage of a
season, all results will stand and all other teams will get a 9-0 win for the
remaining fixtures but not get the 3 bonus points
6(a) Points system – Every frame
won equals 1 point accumulated plus three bonus points for the match winning
team.
(b) League positions will be decided by a team’s “POINTS”, then “AGGREGATE
SCORES BETWEEN THE TWO TEAMS” then “TOTAL WINS” if at the end of the season
these are level between two or more teams, then a playoff will be arranged by
the Committee at a neutral venue to decide Promotion/Relegation issues only.
7. The “HOME” team to provide competent
referees for all frames. The toss of a coin decides the “BREAKER” before each
and every frame.
8(a) Each player must sign the scorecard when his or her frame is complete. Both captains must sign at the bottom of the
scorecard at the end of the match. Failure to sign will result in a 1 point
“TEAM” deduction.
(b) When a fixture has been completed the scorecard must be sent to the
Secretary no later than the Saturday
following the Monday Fixture. Failure
to do so will result in the loss of the 3 bonus points.
(c) If any Frames are in dispute,
the captain or their deputy and the players involved must not sign the
scorecard. (Also see rule 12).
(d) Any person or team caught
falsifying a scorecard, or conspiring to “FIX” a result will be suspended from
the league immediately.
9. If the player not in control unscrews their
cue or walks away from the playing area, (during their frame and without the
referee’s consent) it is deemed unsporting behaviour and the frame will be
awarded to the opposing player.
10. Once a player
represents a team in a match, they will not be eligible to play for another
team for the remainder of the season without prior consent from the committee.
11. The minimum age required to register is 14
years old unless prior consent is given by the committee.
12(a) Complaints regarding all
matters are to be submitted in writing from either the team captain, or
landlord on behalf of their team, and must arrive at the Secretary’s address or
e-mail within 72 hours of the incident in question. All written communication
will be dealt with at the next scheduled Committee meeting. If the incident is
deemed serious or urgent, a meeting will be arranged A.S.A.P. In either case,
the Committee may wish to have certain people, who were involved, present at
the meeting. These people will be notified in writing and in all cases, MUST
ATTEND
(b) All complaints arriving after the 72 hours deadline will not be brought
before the Committee (except rule 12d).
(c) All complaints will be given a fair hearing and settled by the Committee,
whose decision will be FINAL.
(d) The Committee may investigate any situation privately at any time (without
written communication from its members) and take appropriate action where
necessary.
13(a) Teams and players are
reminded that they are representing the Buckingham & District Pool
Association. Under no circumstances
should any of its members bring the league into disrepute at any time. Depending on the seriousness of any issue,
disciplinary action could be taken against individuals or teams, which could
result in a formal warning, suspension or exclusion from the league.
(b) If any disciplinary action is
taken, those involved will have ONE right of appeal which will be given a fair
hearing and settled by the Committee, whose decision will be FINAL.
14. If a player gets a 7 or 8 ball
in their frame, they will accumulate 1 point in the “7 BALL LEAGUE”. The player with the most points at the end of
the season will win. In the event of a
tie, the players will have a decider to determine the winner on a date of the
committee’s choice. Simply write a “7”
in the box on the scorecard instead of the normal “W or 1” against the person
who achieved it as soon as the frame is won.
(Remember to put the 7 on the scorecard immediately after the frame has
been won)
15. If a team loses their season
packs as issued before the start of the season, a £5 charge will be applied for
replacements.
16. Every venue must have a fly
rest and a spider rest available for use on match nights. If on any occasion a complaint is made as to
rests not being available, a 2 point team penalty will apply.
17. All perpetual trophies are to
be returned in the same condition, as which they were presented. Teams /
individuals are responsible for these trophies, and any loss or damage must be
paid for by the team or individuals holding the trophy. Teams / individuals not
entering the league for a further season or withdrawing during the season will
have to surrender any perpetual trophies immediately.
18. The committee will hold an
A.G.M between the Summer and Winter seasons.
The Executive committee posts are held for two years. The Chairman and Treasurer will alternate
each year with the Vice Chairman and Secretary for election. All other Committee posts will be elected
each year.
19. At any match, the home team
may provide refreshments, but is not obligatory.
20. Player of the season awards
will be based on most wins of 1st frames played during the
season. However the committee will make
the final decision at their discretion.
21. Although the league doesn’t
adopt the “shot clock” rule, the referee has the right to warn any player that
they deem is taking unnecessary time between shots. If the delay persists, a foul can be called
and 2 shots given to the opposing player.
The referee’s decision will be final.
22. Between seasons, the committee will allocate
teams into divisions as fairly as possible.
However only a team finishing 1st in their division will be
guaranteed promotion to a higher league.
The committee decisions will be final.
We have a web site
dedicated to the Buckingham league with up to date league tables, results and
news at the following address: http://bdpa.leaguerepublic.com . Also we have a discussion
forum at www.bucks8ball.com
Any issues can be directed to the
Secretary to deal with at buckinghampool@hotmail.co.uk or 07999
551919.