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NORTHERN SOLANO

8 BALL

ASSOCIATION

NORTHERN SOLANO 8 BALL ASSOCIATION

CONSTITUTION

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1.01 NAME: The name of this association is “Northern Solano 8 Ball Association”.

1.02 Boundaries: We will go no further east of Dixon and no further west of Vacaville.

1.03 Purpose and objectives: To develop and promote pocket billiards matches between teams who consist

of registered members as defined in 1.06.01 of this Constitution.

1.04 Affiliation: This Association is not affiliated with any other association or league and shall be

autonomous in establishing its own constitution, by-laws, rules, and procedures as adopted by its Board

Of Directors.

1.05 Authorities

1.05.01) This Association shall be governed by its constitution, by-laws, match rules, and specific procedures

as adopted by its Board of Directors.

1.05.02) The governing authority of this association, whose powers shall be designated in the By-Laws, shall

be vested with the Board of Directors of the Association.

1.05.03) The governing authority, hereinafter to be known as “The Board of Directors”, shall be comprised of

the President, Vice President, Sec/Treasure, and Player Representatives. The three officers will

serve as the “Executive Committee”. One person from every team will serve as Player

Representative (Player Rep.), who shall represent each and every one registered member of his/her

team playing under that establishment’s sponsorship.

1.06 Membership

1.06.01) Membership in the Association shall be by registered teams only. Individuals not registered on an

affiliated team may not join this Association. Registered teams are those teams whose Captain has

submitted a complete roster and paid all player fees and a sponsor fee. Registered members of each

team must: a) be 21 years of age or older; b) be accepted as a member of the team by the Captain or his

authorized representative; c) pay all required fees and dues; and, d) agree to abide by the Association

Constitution and by-laws.

1.06.02) Team Captains shall submit to the Association Sec/Treasure, at meeting to be announced, a complete

roster with player’s first and last name and phone number together with player and Sponsor fees. The

start of each new season will be announced at the General Meeting / end of season party.

1.07 GENERAL MEETING

1.07.01) This Association shall call a General Meeting (GM) open to the public. The Assn. Sec/Treasure will

publish written notice of the date, time, and place of the GM. The order of business at the GM shall

be as follows:

1. Call to order by the presiding officer

2. Roll call of Board Members

3. Introductions

4. Reading and acceptance of minutes of previous GM

5. Reports from officers and committee chair-persons

6. Election of new Executive Committee (every other season only)


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7. Unfinished business

8. New business, proposed changes to constitution, by-laws, match rules

9. Adjournment

1.07.02) Each member of the Board of Directors and each person present at the GM shall have one vote, except

the President shall vote only in the event of a tie vote.

1.07.03) A quorum at the GM shall consist of at least 2 officers and any number of persons present in order to

affect any changes or to conduct business.

1.08 CHANGES: Changes may be motioned by any person present at the GM. Between General Meetings

the Board of Directors, any member of the Board of Directors, or any team Captain may submit to the

Board for approval any desired changes in the constitution, by-laws, match rules, or procedures. Any

changes must be approved by simple majority vote.


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2.01 BOARD OF DIRECTORS

2.01.01 The Executive Committee, consisting of the President, Vice President, and Sec/Treasure shall be

elected every other season at the General Meeting by simple majority vote. Each shall serve on the Board of

Directors.

2.01.02 Each Sponsor shall appoint one person from each of their teams sponsored as a Player Rep, who is a

registered member of his sponsor’s establishment on the Board of Directors.

2.01.03 A quorum of the Board of Directors, in order to conduct any business of the Association, shall be no

less than 2 members of the Executive Committee and 6 Player Reps. or Captains. Motions pass with simple

majority vote.

2.01.04 Members of the Board of Directors are allowed to serve as a team captain or a representative for a team

captain for any team.

2.02 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.02.01 Board members responsibilities are:

A) The PRESIDENT shall: 1) conduct all meetings of the Board of Directors and the general meeting

and shall be entitled to cast one vote on any issue before the Board, but only in the event of tie vote;

2) serve as the chair-person of the Executive Committee; 3) be responsible for such other duties as

directed by the Board.

B) The Vice President shall: 1) conduct all meetings of the board or the general meeting in the absence

of the President; 2) be entitled to cast one vote at any meeting of the board, but only in the event of a

tie vote if acting in the President’s capacity at the meeting; 3) be responsible for such duties as

directed by the board.

C) The Sec/Treasure shall: Collect all money due to the Association; fees, dues, and fines. Make all

deposits to bank, keep accurate account of all income and expenditures and of bank which bears two

authorized signatures- that of the Sec/Treasure and of the President, or Vice President. Make a

report to the Board at each meeting and to the general membership at the general meeting on the

financial status of the Association, Make a Break/Down sheet at the end of each season showing all

expenses and accounts, give a copy to all team captains. Keep an accurate record of all team rosters

and registered membership; effect all changes approved by the board in the constitution, by-laws

match rules, and specific procedures; keep accurate records of all meetings of the board and general

meetings; prepare and distribute match schedules; prepare and distribute results of matches and

standings for teams and individual players; mail or deliver standing each week to all sponsors

location; be responsible for such other duties as directed by the board. The Sec/Treasure shall be

entitled to receive a fee for services rendered to the Association. The Executive Board shall set the

fee each season based on a sum for each person registered in the Association. In Addition the

Sec/Treasure may recover out-of-pocket expenses in connection with Association business upon

presentation of receipts to the Executive Board. The set Sec/treasure is $4.00 per paid player.

D) The Player Rep. & Captains Shall: Serve on committees as directed by the board; report directly to

the board any situation which is not in keeping with the Association’s objectives and purpose or

which may have a negative impact on the Association; ensure that their team captains are thoroughly

versed and knowledgeable about the Association’s constitution, by-laws, match rules, and


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procedures; encourage and help their sponsor to keep pool tables and its equipment in good and level

condition; be responsible for such other duties as directed by the board.

E) The EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE shall: Serve the Association between board meetings for

emergencies or to dispose of matters and duties authorized or bestowed upon them by the

constitution, by-laws, or the Board of Directors; have the right and power to conduct any and all

business deemed necessary and prudent to carry out the objectives and purpose of the Association; in

the event of an emergency, require at least two members to consult before making a temporary

decisions on any matter affecting the Association; present any and all decisions made between board

meetings to the full board at the next board meeting for ratification of their decisions.

F) The BOARD OF DIRECTORS shall be responsible for and have sole authority for, but not

necessarily limited to, the following:

1. Ratification of all actions of the Executive Committee

2. Enforcement and interpretation of the Association constitution, by-laws, match rules, and procedures

3. Approval of all sponsors

4. From time to time make temporary rules and procedures for specific cases or occasions not provided

for in the constitution, by-laws, procedures, and match rules, but which are deemed necessary to carry

out the objectives and purpose of the Association

5. Appoint chair-persons to special committees

6. Receive, review, and act on reports, recommendations, and information from special committee

chairpersons.

2.02.02 DISCIPLINARY HEARINGS: The Board shall have the right and authority to suspend, bar

completely, or otherwise discipline any player, team captain, or board member for any action which brings

discredit upon this Association, or for cause, with proper hearing before the board. Cause shall be deemed

as not performing one’s duties as set forth by the constitution or by-laws. When such hearing is deemed

necessary, the board shall direct the Sec/Treasure to make the proper written notifications. The person or

persons involved shall have the right to bring any person he wishes to the hearing to speak on his behalf.

Any action taken by the Board must be carried by a simple majority vote.

2.03 VACANICES ON THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS: In the event of a vacancy on the Executive

Committee, the board shall meet within 7 days to appoint a new officer. The sponsor shall be notified

immediately and asked for a replacement as soon as possible for player rep. vacancies.

2.04 TEAM CAPTAIN’S RIGHTS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITES: The team captain shall: Lead

his/her team in a professional manner at all matches; provide all members of his/her team with a schedule of

matches; get permission from a sponsor or his representative to allow a player who has been 86’d from that

establishment to enter to participate in a match; fill out the score sheet and match record properly at each

match and ensure that it is turned in to Sec/Treasure as prescribed in procedures; to notify Association

Sec/Treasure as required when adding new players to their roster; ensure that all team members present at a

match legally participate in the match; have the right to deny participation to a team member who has been

absent from a match or matches without notification to their captain; be 100% responsible for the actions of

his team members; assist as much as possible in controlling unruly spectators (those not involved in the

match); have the right to ask the Board to remove a registered player from his team for cause; to prepare a

legal half-time drink list for the team to be given to the host establishment (see 2.01.10 sponsors); watch the

pool table at all times when a game is in progress, or assign a team member to act as captain during short


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absences from the table during the match or while shooting in a game; render a fair decision on all disputes

that are deferred to the team captains.

2.05 SPONSORS: It is the right and duty of the sponsor or his representative to: provide a standard 4’ x 8’ or

larger table for league play, keep equipment which is used by the Association in good repair; provide a non-

hostile environment during matches; instruct employees of their establishment who work during match

nights about the Association; provide one free drink for each member of each team shooting in a match at

their establishment; 86 any member of the Association from their establishment for unacceptable behavior

and report the incident to a member of the Executive Committee; host the annual Association party if chosen

to do so by the party committee chair-person; to designate any regulation table(s) in their establishment on

which to play matches; remove or cause to cease any person who is interfering in a match who is not a

member of either team upon request from a team captain; keep music at a reasonable level upon request

from a team captain. Collect not more than $.50 for each game played in a match; provide a key or coins, if

necessary, to retrieve stuck balls. When providing the free half-time drinks, this is a one time buy-one-get-

one-free policy. Team captains are instructed to prepare “legal” drink lists, that is, to request drinks of lesser

or equal value to that which the player has been buying. The Association appreciates our Sponsor’s

generosity and we seek not to abuse it. NO PITCHERS!

2.06 MATCH AND SEASON FORMAT: Each match played will consist of 16 games of 8-ball in 4 sets of 4

games, all singles (no partner games) under BCA General Rules of Pocket Billiards and BCA Eight Ball

Rules (World Standardized Rules) as updated by the BCA from time to time. Season format will be

determined by the general membership at the annual general meeting prior to the beginning of a season. The

board will determine the format of the playoffs at the beginning of the season.

2.07 DISTRIBUTION OF FEES: Sponsor fees are $25.00 per team. Player fees are $20.00 per player. $5.00

from each player fee and sponsor fee will be set aside by the Sec/Treasure to pay for Association expenses.

The remaining money will be used for the end of season party food and drinks. $100.00 will be added to the

Ray Hamilton memorial Scottish doubles tournament at the league party.

2.08 CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHIES: The Sec/Treasure shall have three (3) plaques prepared at the end of

each season with the names of the sponsor and each team member engraved on it; one plaque for each of the

top 3 teams after the playoffs are done. The cost of the trophies will be paid for from the Associations

expense fund. These plaques will be presented to the team captains and sponsor at the annual party. Each

Sponsor keeps the plaques. There will also be 2 plaques for the top shooter. 1 plaque will be for the top male

shooter of the league, and 1 plaque will be for the top female shooter of the league. There will also be 3

plaques given for the top three teams that place in the regular season. If there is a split season there will be a

top shooter plaque for each division. If there is a tie for top shooter there will be a playoff during the

Saturday league playoffs. It will be a race to three. There will also be a plaque presented for the person with

the most table runs in a season. Each player on the 1st , 2nd and 3rd place teams will receive a trophy.

2.09 STATISTICS (STATS): The Sec/Treasure shall compile team and individual statistics to be published

and delivered or mailed to all Team Sponsors establishments. Individual standings will be based on

percentage of wins to losses. Team games won or lost (not matches) determine team standings. First,

second, and third places will be determined through playoffs.


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2.10 COMPLAINTS AND GRIEVANCES: Any board member, sponsor, player rep, team captain, or team

member who has a complaint or grievance about any rule, misconduct by any person, schedules, sponsor’s

equipment, sponsor’s personnel, board member etc., must submit such complaint or grievance in writing the

Association President before it will be considered by the board for any possible action. Verbal complaints

will not be considered for action in any case. The Sec/Treasure each season shall publish the name and

address of the President for all league personnel.

2.11 END OF SEASON TOURNAMENTS: Selection of sites are as follows: The Player Reps are to meet

together to discuss sites and to select the Sponsors which meet the requirements and be willing to have the

tournaments at their establishments. At the end of the season the Player reps need to submit their lists to the

Executive Board. Each sponsored team will have a place in the drawing (e.g. if a sponsor has four teams,

they will have four names in the drawing). Each sponsor can only draw one event. The list will then be

discussed, and the establishments that meet the requirements will be put into a hat to be drawn. The first

drawn establishment will have the fourth round of playoffs. The second drawn establishment will host the

final round of playoffs. The end of season party location is determined by rotating sponsors in alphabetical

order. A sponsor that wants a chance in the drawing for hosting the playoffs must have a team that is in the

playoffs and those teams must have a representative at the drawing to be eligible. A sponsor will get one

chance in the playoff drawing for each team representative present You do NOT have to have a team

representative present at the drawing to be eligible for the end of season party.

Requirements for Tournaments: Sponsors must have at least 2 tables for the first Saturday of the playoffs.

Sponsors must have at least 2 tables for the second day of the playoffs and the Scottish Doubles tournament.

In order to qualify for the Top Shooter of the league you must have at least 66% of the total possible games.

Sign-ups for the Scottish doubles tournament will be restricted only to those persons who are paid members

of a team in this league who have played at least 25% of the possible games. However, should there be an

odd number of players signed up for the tournament, one non-member person will be allowed to sign up

to play in order to achieve an even number of players since this is a blind-draw partners tournament. Cost

per person is $10.00.

2.12 QUALIFICATION FOR PLAYOFFS: A member of a team must have played in a minimum of 33%

of the total games during the season in order to qualify to play with his/her team in the playoffs. The

individual standings published by the Sec/Treasure shall be the reference used to determine eligibility of

any player. Forfeits do not count as a game played but do count for playoff qualification. New players

may be added to a team at any time subject to the provisions of rule 5.09.

If we have a season where each team plays every other team, then the playoffs will be comprised of the top

8 teams. The high seed will play the low seed (example 1st place team will play the eighth place team). If

we have a split season where each team does not have a chance to play every other team, then the

playoffs will be the top four teams from each half. Seeding is based on a high-low scheme (e.g. 1st from

side A plays 4th from side B, 1st from side B plays 4th from side A, 2nd from side A plays 3rd from side B,

etc). The season will be split at 30 teams. The location for the weekend portion of the playoffs will be

drawn from the sponsors that have teams in the playoffs and meet our other requirements. The divisions

will be selected by a random draw. A tie that would effect playoff status will be decided by a tie breaker


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game that will occur before the first round of playoffs. Location to be determined by a random draw of all

sponsors. First Three rounds of the playoffs will occur on consecutive Wednesdays. Rounds four and five

will be played on Saturday and Sunday.

2.13 TEAM DROPPING OUT OF LEAGUE: If a team quits the league, or is dropped from the league due to

too many forfeits the following criteria will be used.

A team with one no show will receive a warning a second no show and they will be disqualified from the

league and struck from the statistics as if they never existed.

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These general rules apply to all pocket billiard games, UNLESS specifically noted to the contrary in the

individual game rules.

3.01 TABLES, BALLS, EQUIPMENT. All games described in these rules are designed for tables, balls and

equipment meeting the standards prescribed in the BCA Equipment Specifications. Any cue ball can be used

as long as both teams agree otherwise a regulation cue ball must be used if available. This includes a spotted

ball. Our league requires that all sponsors must play there matches on tables that are 4’ x 8’ or larger.

Smaller tables will not be used. There is to be no changes of any kind to the table after the 1st match has

begun. If a home team wishes to use a different table, they must first check with the captain of the visiting

team. Both teams must agree before any changes are made.

3.02 RACKING THE BALLS. When racking the balls a triangle must be used, and the apex ball is to be

spotted on the foot spot. All the balls must be lined up behind the apex ball and pressed together so that they

all have contact with each other.

3.03 STRIKING CUE BALL. Legal shots require that the cue ball be struck only with the cue tip. Failure to

meet this requirement is a foul.

3.04 FAILURE TO POCKET A BALL. If a player fails to pocket a ball on a legal shot, then the player's

inning is over, and it is the opponent's turn at the table.

3.05 LAG FOR BREAK. The following procedure is used for the lag for the opening break. Each player

should use balls of equal size and weight (preferably cue balls but, when not available, non-striped object

balls). With the balls in hand behind the head string, one player to the left and one to the right of the head

spot, the balls are shot simultaneously to the foot cushion and back to the head end of the table. The player

whose ball is the closest to the innermost edge of the head cushion wins the lag. The lagged ball must

contact the foot cushion at least once. Other cushion contacts are immaterial, except as prohibited below. It

is an automatic loss of the lag if: (1) the ball crosses into the opponent's half of the table, (2) the ball fails to

contact the foot cushion, (3) the ball drops into a pocket, (4) the ball jumps the table, (5) the ball touches the

long cushion, (6) the ball rests within the corner pocket and past the nose of the head cushion, or (7) the ball

contacts the foot rail more than once. If both players violate automatic-loss lag rules, or if the referee is

unable to determine which ball is closer, the lag is a tie and is replayed.

3.06 OPENING BREAK SHOT. The opening break shot is determined by either lag or flipping of a coin.

The player winning the lag or lot has the choice of performing the opening break shot or assigning it to the

opponent.

3.07 CUE BALL ON OPENING BREAK. The opening break shot is taken with cue ball in hand behind the

head string. The object balls are positioned according to specific game rules. On the opening break, the

game is considered to have commenced once the cue ball has been struck by the cue tip and crosses the head

string.

3.08 DEFLECTING THE CUE BALL ON THE GAMES OPENING BREAK. On the break shot,

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considered a foul and loss of turn. The opponent has the option of receiving cue ball in hand behind the head

string or passing the cue ball in hand behind the head string back to the offending player. (Exception: ball in

hand on the whole table: see rule 1.3 for 9-Ball). A warning must be given that a second violation during the

match will result in the loss of the match by forfeiture. (See Rule 28.)

3.09 CUE BALL IN HAND BEHIND THE HEAD STRING. This situation applies in specific games

whereby the opening break is administered or a player's scratching is penalized by the incoming player

having cue ball in hand behind the head string. The incoming player may place the cue ball anywhere behind

the head string. The shooting player may shoot at any object ball as long as the base of the object ball is on

or below the head string. He may not shoot at any ball, the base of which is above the head string, unless he

first shoots the cue ball below the head string and then by hitting a rail causes the cue ball to come back

above the head string and hit the object ball. The base of the ball (the point of the ball touching the table)

determines whether it is above or below the head string. If the incoming player inadvertently places the cue

ball on or below the head string, the referee or the opposing player must inform the shooting player of

improper positioning of the cue ball before the shot is made. If the opposing player does not so inform the

shooting player before the shot is made, the shot is considered legal. If the shooting player is informed of

improper positioning, he must then reposition the cue ball. If a player positions the cue ball completely and

obviously outside the kitchen and shoots the cue ball, it is a foul, if called by the opponent or referee. When

the cue ball is in hand behind the head string, it remains in hand (not in play) until the player drives the cue

ball past the head string by striking it with his cue tip. The cue ball may be ADJUSTED by the player's hand,

cue, etc., so long as it remains in hand. Once the cue ball is in play per the above the player may not impede

it in any way; to do so is to commit a foul.

3.10 POCKETED BALLS. A ball is considered as a pocketed ball if as a result of an otherwise legal shot, it

drops off the bed of the table into the pocket and remains there. (A ball that drops out of a ball-return system

onto the floor is not to be construed as a ball that has not remained pocketed.) A ball that rebounds from a

pocket back onto the table bed is not a pocketed ball.

3.11 POSITION OF BALLS. The position of a ball is judged by where its base (or center) rests.

3.12 FOOT ON FLOOR. It is a foul if a player shoots when at least one foot is not in contact with the floor.

Foot attire must be normal in regard to size, shape and manner in which it is worn.

3.13 SHOOTING WITH BALLS IN MOTION. It is a foul if a player shoots while the cue ball or any

object ball is in motion (a spinning ball is in motion).

3.14 COMPLETION OF STROKE. A stroke is not complete (and therefore is not counted) until all balls

on the table have become motionless after the stroke (a spinning ball is in motion).

3.15 HEAD STRING DEFINED. The area behind the head string does not include the head string. Thus an

object ball that is dead center on the head string is playable when specific game rules require that a player

must shoot at a ball past the head string. Likewise, the cue ball when being put in play behind the head string

(cue ball in hand behind the head string), may not be placed directly on the head string; it must be behind it.


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3.16 GENERAL RULE, ALL FOULS. Though the penalties for fouls differ from game to game, the

following apply to all fouls: (1) player's inning ends; (2) if on a stroke, the stroke is invalid and any pocketed

balls are not counted to the shooter's credit; and (3) any ball(s) is re-spotted only if the rules of the specific

game require it. Only a designated referee or the players playing the match as specified at the beginning of

each match is authorized to call a foul. If any other team member calls a foul out to the players it is a foul

and a ball in hand for the other team.

3.17 FAILURE TO CONTACT OBJECT BALL. It is a foul if on a stroke the cue ball fails to make

contact with any legal object ball first. Playing away from a touching ball does not constitute having hit that

ball.

3.18 LEGAL SHOT. Unless otherwise stated in a specific game rule, a player must cause the cue ball to

contact a legal object ball and then (1) pocket a numbered ball, or (2) cause the cue ball or any numbered

ball to contact a cushion. Failure to meet these requirements is a foul.

3.19 CUE BALL SCRATCH. It is a foul (scratch) if on a stroke the cue ball is pocketed. If the cue ball

touches an object ball that was already pocketed (for example, in a pocket full of object balls), the shot is a

foul.

3.20 CUE BALL FOULS. It is not a foul to accidentally touch stationary balls located between the cue ball

and the shooter while in the act of shooting. If such an accident occurs, the non shooting player has the

option of leaving the disturbed balls at there new positions or restoring them as close as possible to there

original position. If the accident has any effect on the outcome of the shot it is a foul. It is a foul to play

another shot before the affected balls have been considered restored. It is still a foul to make any contact

with the cue ball whatsoever while it is in play, except for the normal tip to ball contact during a shot.

3.21 FOUL BY PLACEMENT. Touching any object ball with the cue ball while it is in hand is a foul.

3.22 FOULS BY DOUBLE HITS. If the cue ball is touching the required object ball prior to the shot, the

player may shoot towards it, providing that any normal stroke is employed. If the cue stick strikes the cue

ball more than once on a shot, or if the cue stick is in contact with the cue ball when or after the cue ball

contacts an object ball, the shot is foul. If a third ball is close by, care should be taken not to foul that ball

under the first part of this rule.

3.23 JUDGING DOUBLE HITS

When the distance between the cue ball and the object ball is less than the width of a chalk cube special

attention from the referee is required. In such a situation, unless the referee can positively determine a legal

shot has been performed, the following guidance may apply: if the cue ball follows through the object ball

more than 1/2 ball, it is a foul.

3.24 PUSH SHOT FOULS. It is a foul if the cue ball is pushed by the cue tip, with contact being maintained

for more than the momentary time commensurate with a stroked shot. (Such shots are usually referred to as

push shots.)


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3.25 PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY FOULS. The player is responsible for chalk, bridges, files and any

other items or equipment he brings to, uses at, or causes to approximate the table. If he drops a piece of

chalk, or knocks off a mechanical bridge head, as examples, he is guilty of a foul should such an object

make contact with any ball in play (or the cue ball only if no referee is presiding over the match). There is

absolutely no gambling allowed during league or on league games. This will result in an automatic forfeit.


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3.26 ILLEGAL JUMPING OF BALL. It is a foul if a player strikes the cue ball below center ("digs under"

it) and intentionally causes it to rise off the bed of the table in an effort to clear an obstructing ball. Such

jumping action may occasionally occur accidentally, and such "jumps" are not to be considered fouls on

their face; they may still be ruled foul strokes, if for example, the ferrule or cue shaft makes contact with the

cue ball in the course of the shot.

3.27 JUMP SHOTS. Unless otherwise stated in rules for a specific game it is legal to cause the cue ball to

rise off the bed of the table by elevating the cue stick on the shot, and forcing the cue ball to rebound from

the bed of the table. Any miscue when executing a jump shot is a foul.

3.28 BALLS JUMPED OFF TABLE. Balls coming to rest other than on the bed of the table after a stroke

(on the cushion top, rail surface, floor, etc.) are considered jumped balls. Balls may bounce on the cushion

tops and rails of the table in play without being jumped balls if they return to the bed of the table under their

own power and without touching anything not a part of the table. The table shall consist of the permanent

part of the table proper. (Balls that strike or touch anything not a part of the table, such as the light fixture,

chalk on the rails and cushion tops, etc., shall be considered jumped balls even though they might return to

the bed of the table after contacting items which are not parts of the table proper). In all pocket billiard

games when a stroke results in the cue ball or any object ball being a jumped ball off the table, the stroke is a

foul. All jumped object balls are spotted (except in Nine Ball) when all balls have stopped moving. See

specific game rules for putting the cue ball in play after a jumped cue ball foul.

3.29 SPECIAL INTENTIONAL FOUL PENALTY. The cue ball in play shall not be intentionally struck

with anything other than a cue's attached tip (such as the ferrule, shaft, etc.). While such contact is

automatically a foul under the provisions of Rule 19, if the referee deems the contact to be intentional, he

shall warn the player once during a match that a second violation during that match will result in the loss of

the match by forfeiture. If a second violation does occur, the match must be forfeited. V.D.P.A.

ADDENDUM: If a player intentionally removes balls from play by causing them to leave the table without

the use of a legal shot using the cue ball, the ball(s) are either re-spotted and a foul called, or else a loss of

game is declared against offender.

3.30 ONE FOUL LIMIT. Unless specific game rules dictate otherwise, only one foul is assessed on a player

in each inning; if different penalties can apply, the most severe penalty is the factor determining which foul

is assessed.

3.31 BALLS MOVING SPONTANEOUSLY. If a ball shifts, settles, turns or otherwise moves "by itself,"

the ball shall remain in the position it assumed and play continues. A hanging ball that falls into a pocket "by

itself" after being motionless for 5 seconds or longer shall be replaced as closely as possible to its position

prior to falling, and play shall continue. If an object ball drops into a pocket "by itself" as a player shoots at

it, so that the cue ball passes over the spot the ball had been on, unable to hit it, the cue ball and object ball

are to be replaced to their positions prior to the stroke, and the player may shoot again. Any other object

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3.32 SPOTTING BALLS. When specific game rules call for spotting balls, they shall be replaced on the

table on the long string after the stroke is complete. A single ball is placed on the foot spot; if more than one

ball is to be spotted, they are placed on the long string in ascending numerical order, beginning on the foot

spot and advancing toward the foot rail.

When balls on or near the foot spot or long string interfere with the spotting of balls, the balls to be spotted are

placed on the long string as close as possible to the foot spot without moving the interfering balls. Spotted balls

are to be placed as close as possible or frozen (at the referee's discretion) to such interfering balls, except when

the cue ball is interfering; balls to be spotted against the cue ball are placed as close as possible without being

frozen. If there is insufficient room on the long string between the foot spot and the foot rail cushion for balls

that must be spotted, such balls are then placed on the extension of the long string "in front" of the foot spot

(between the foot spot and the center spot), as near as possible to the foot spot and in the same numerical order

as if they were spotted "behind" the foot spot (lowest numbered ball closest to the foot spot).

3.33 JAWED BALLS. If two or more balls are locked between the jaws or sides of the pocket, with one or

more suspended in air, the referee shall inspect the balls in position and follow this procedure: he shall

visually (or physically if he desires) project each ball directly downward from its locked position; any ball

that in his judgement would fall in the pocket if so moved directly downward is a pocketed ball, while any

ball that would come to rest on the bed of the table is not pocketed. The balls are then placed according to

the referee's assessment, and play continues according to specific game rules as if no locking or jawing of

balls had occurred.

3.34 ADDITIONAL POCKETED BALLS. If extra balls are pocketed on a legal scoring stroke, they are

counted in accord with the scoring rules for the particular game.

3.35 NON-PLAYER INTERFERENCE. If the balls are moved (or a player bumped such that play is

directly affected) by a non-player during the match, the balls shall be replaced as near as possible to their

original positions immediately prior to the incident, and play shall resume with no penalty on the player

affected. If the match is officiated, the referee shall replace the balls. This rule shall also apply to "act of

God" interference, such as earthquake, hurricane, light fixture falling, power failure, etc. If the balls cannot

be restored to their original positions, replay the game with the original player breaking. This rule is not

applicable to 14.1 Continuous where the game consists of successive racks: the rack in progress will be

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(players lag for break). Scoring of points is to be resumed at the score as it stood at the moment of game

disruption.

3.36 BREAKING SUBSEQUENT RACKS. In a match that consists of short rack games, the winner of each

game breaks in the next. The following are common options that may be designated by tournament officials

in advance: (1) Players alternate break. (2) Loser breaks. (3) Player trailing in games score breaks the next

game.

3.37 PLAY BY INNINGS. During the course of play, players alternate turns (innings) at the table, with a

player's inning ending when he either fails to legally pocket a ball, or fouls. When an inning ends free of a

foul, the incoming player accepts the table in position.

3.38 OBJECT BALL FROZEN TO CUSHION OR CUE BALL. This rule applies to any shot where the

cue ball's first contact with a ball is with one that is frozen to a cushion or to the cue ball itself. After the cue

ball makes contact with the frozen object ball, the shot must result in either (1) a ball being pocketed, or (2)

the cue ball contacting a cushion, or (3) the frozen ball being caused to contact a cushion (not merely

rebounding from the cushion it was frozen to), or (4) another object ball being caused to contact a cushion to

which it was not already in contact with. Failure to satisfy one of those four requirements is a foul. (Note:

14.1 and other games specify additional requirements and applications of this rule; see specific game rules.)

An object ball is not considered frozen to a rail unless it is examined and announced as such by either the

referee or one of the players prior to that object ball being involved in a shot.

3.39 PLAYING FROM BEHIND THE STRING. When a player has the cue ball in hand behind the string

(in the kitchen), he must drive the cue ball to a point outside the kitchen before it contacts either a cushion or

an object ball. Failure to do so is a foul if a referee is presiding over a match. If no referee, the opponent has

the option to call it either a foul or to require the offending player to replay the shot again with the balls

restored to their positions prior to the shot (and with no foul penalty imposed). Exception: if an object ball

lies on or outside the head string (and is thus playable) but so close that the cue ball contacts it before the

cue ball is out of the kitchen, the ball can be legally played. If, with cue ball in hand behind the head string

and while the shooter is attempting a legitimate shot, the cue ball accidentally hits a ball behind the head

string, and the cue ball crosses the line, it is a foul. If with cue ball in hand behind the head string, the

shooter causes the cue ball to accidentally hit an object ball, and the cue ball does not cross the head string,

the following applies: the incoming player has the option of calling a foul and having cue ball in hand, or

having the balls returned to their original position, and having the offending player replay the shot. If a

player under the same conditions intentionally causes the cue ball to contact an object ball behind the head

string, it is un-sportsmanlike conduct.

3.40 CUE BALL IN HAND FOUL. During cue ball in hand placement, the player may use his hand or any

part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball. When placing the cue ball in position, any forward

stroke motion contacting the cue ball will be a foul, if not a legal shot.

3.41 INTERFERENCE. If the non-shooting player distracts his opponent or interferes with his play, he has

fouled. If a player shoots out of turn, or moves any ball except during his inning, it is considered to be

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3.42 DEVICES. Players are not allowed to use a ball, the triangle or any other width-measuring device to see

if the cue ball or an object ball would travel through a gap, etc. Only the cue stick may be used as an aid to

judge gaps, etc., so long as the hand holds the cue. To do so otherwise is a foul and un-sportsmanlike

conduct.

3.43 ILLEGAL MARKING. If a player intentionally marks the table in any way to assist in executing the

shot, whether by wetting the cloth, by placing a cube of chalk on the rail, or by any other means, he has

fouled. If the player removes the mark prior to the shot, no penalty is imposed.


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Except when clearly contradicted by these additional rules the GENERAL RULES OF POCKET BILLIARDS

APPLY.

4.01 OBJECT OF THE GAME. Eight Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object

balls, numbered 1 through 15. One player must pocket balls of the group numbered 1 through 7 (solid

colors), while the other player has 9 thru 15 (stripes). THE PLAYER POCKETING HIS GROUP FIRST

AND THEN LEGALLY POCKETING THE 8-BALL WINS THE GAME.

4.02 CALL SHOT. In Call pocket, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. It is the opponent's

right to ask which ball and pocket if he is unsure of the shot. Bank shots and combination shots are not

considered obvious, and care should be taken in calling both the object ball and the intended pocket. When

calling the shot, it is NEVER necessary to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses,

caroms, etc. Any balls pocketed on a foul remain pocketed, regardless of whether they belong to the shooter

or the opponent. The opening break is not a "called shot." Any player performing a break shot in 8-Ball may

continue to shoot his next shot so long as he has legally pocketed any object ball on the break.

4.03 RACKING THE BALLS. The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with the 8-ball in the

center of the triangle, the first ball of the rack on the foot spot, a stripe ball in one corner of the rack and a

solid ball in the other corner.

4.04 ALTERNATING BREAK. Winner of the lag has the option to break. During individual competition,

players will alternate breaking on each subsequent game.

4.05 JUMP AND MASSE SHOT FOUL. While "cue ball fouls only" is the rule of play when a match is not

presided over by a referee, a player should be aware that it will be considered a cue ball foul if during an

attempt to jump, curve or masse the cue ball over or around an impeding numbered ball that is not a legal

object ball, the impeding ball moves (regardless of whether it was moved by a hand, cue stick follow-

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4.06 LEGAL BREAK SHOT. (Defined) To execute a legal break, the breaker (with the cue ball behind the

head string) must either (1) pocket a ball, or (2) drive at least four numbered balls to the rail. If he fails to

make a legal break, it is a foul, and the incoming player has the option of (1) accepting the table in position

and shooting, or (2) having the balls re-racked and having the option of shooting the opening break himself

or allowing the offending player to re-break.

4.07 SCRATCH ON A LEGAL BREAK. If a player scratches on a legal break shot, (1) all balls pocketed

remain pocketed (exception, the 8-ball: see rule 9), (2) it is a foul, (3) the table is open. PLEASE NOTE:

Incoming player has cue ball in hand behind the head string and may not shoot an object ball that is behind

the head string, unless he first shoots the cue ball past the head string and causes the cue ball to come back

behind the head string and hit the object ball.

4.08 OBJECT BALLS JUMPED OFF THE TABLE ON THE BREAK. If a player jumps an object ball

off the table on the break shot, it is a foul and the incoming player has the option of (1) accepting the table in

position and shooting, or (2) taking cue ball in hand behind the head string and shooting.

4.09 8-BALL POCKETED ON THE BREAK. If the 8-ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may ask

for a re-rack or have the 8-ball spotted and continue shooting. If the breaker scratches while pocketing the 8-

ball on the break, the incoming player has the option of a re-rack or having the 8-ball spotted and begin

shooting with ball in hand behind the head string. V.D.P.A. ADDENDUM: If the 8-ball is pocketed on the

break, the breaker wins the game unless he/she scratches or fouls at the same time. Then, the breaker looses

the game.

4.10 OPEN TABLE. (Defined) The table is "open" when the choice of groups (stripes or solids) has not yet

been determined. When the table is open, it is legal to hit a solid first to make a stripe or vice-versa. Note:

The table is always open immediately after the break shot. When the table is open it is legal to hit any solid

or stripe or the 8-ball first in the process of pocketing the called stripe or solid. However, when the table is

open and the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, no stripe or solid may be scored in favor of the shooter. The

shooter loses his turn; any balls pocketed remain pocketed; and the incoming player addresses the balls with

the table still open. On an open table, all illegally pocketed balls remain pocketed.

4.11 CHOICE OF GROUP. The choice of stripes or solids is not determined on the break even if balls are

made from only one or both groups. THE TABLE IS ALWAYS OPEN IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE

BREAK SHOT. The choice of group is determined only when a player legally pockets a called object ball

after the break shot.

4.12 LEGAL SHOT. (Defined) On all shots (except on the break and when the table is open), the shooter

must hit one of his group of balls first and (1) pocket a numbered ball, or (2) cause the cue ball or any

numbered ball to contact a rail. PLEASE NOTE: It is permissible for the shooter to bank the cue ball off a

rail before contacting his object ball; however, after contact with his object ball, an object ball must be

pocketed, OR the cue ball or any numbered ball must contact a rail. Failure to meet these requirements is a

foul.

4.13 "SAFETY" SHOT. For tactical reasons a player may choose to pocket an obvious object ball and also

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the shooting player intends to play safe by pocketing an obvious object ball, then prior to the shot, he must

declare a "safety" to his opponent. If this is NOT done, and one of the shooter's object balls is pocketed, the

shooter will be required to shoot again. Any ball pocketed on a safety shot remains pocketed.

4.14 SCORING. A player is entitled to continue shooting until he fails to legally pocket a ball of his group.

After a player has legally pocketed his entire group of balls, he shoots to pocket the 8-ball.

4.15 FOUL PENALTY. Opposing player gets cue ball in hand. This means that the player can place the cue

ball anywhere on the table (does not have to be behind the head string except on opening break). This rule

prevents a player from making intentional fouls, which would put his opponent at a disadvantage. With "cue

ball in hand," the player may use his hand or any part of his cue (including the tip) to position the cue ball.

When placing the cue ball in position, any forward stroke motion contacting the cue ball will be a foul, if not

a legal shot. (Also see Rule 39 in the General Rules of Pocket Billiards).

4.16 COMBINATION SHOTS. Combination shots are allowed; however, the 8-ball cannot be used as a

first ball in the combination except when the table is open.

4.17 ILLEGALLY POCKETED BALLS. An object ball is considered to be illegally pocketed when (1)

that object ball is pocketed on the same shot a foul is committed, or (2) the called ball did not go in the

designated pocket, or (3) a safety is called prior to the shot. Illegally pocketed balls remain pocketed.

4.18 OBJECT BALLS JUMPED OFF THE TABLE. If any object ball is jumped off the table, it is a foul

and loss of turn, unless it is the 8-ball, which is a loss of game. Any jumped object balls are spotted in

numerical order according to General Rules for spotting balls.

4.19 PLAYING THE 8-BALL. When shooting at the 8-ball, a scratch or foul is not loss of game if the 8-ball

is not pocketed or jumped from the table. Incoming player has cue ball in hand. Note: A combination shot

can never be used to legally pocket the 8-ball.

4.20 LOSS OF GAME. A player loses the game if he commits any of the following infractions:

a. Fouls when pocketing the 8-ball (exception: see 8-Ball Pocketed On The Break).

b. Pockets the 8-ball on the same stroke as the last of his group of balls.

c. Jumps the 8-ball off the table at any time.

d. Pockets the 8-ball in a pocket other than the one designated.

e. Pockets the 8-ball when it is not the legal object ball.

Note: All infractions must be called before another shot is taken, or else it will be deemed that no

infraction occurred.

4.21 STALEMATED GAME. If, after 3 consecutive turns at the table by each player (6 turns total), the

referee judges (or if no referee, both players agree) that attempting to pocket or move an object ball will

result in loss of game, the balls will be re-racked with the original breaker of the stalemated game breaking

again. The stalemate rule may only be used when there are only two object balls and the 8-ball remaining on

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It is mandatory that team captains have their rule book at every match!

5.01 MATCH AND FORFEIT TIME: Starting time is 7:00 p.m. actual time at least 1 player from each team

are present. If less than 1 player from each team is present, wait until 7:20 p.m. If by that time none are

present from either team the match is forfeited. If both teams have less than 4 players present there will

be double forfeits, even if the match is a total forfeit. If only one player is present on a team he/she has

the right to play in 4 games in the match. Score sheets must reflect only the players present at the match,

even if the match is a total forfeit. If a player shows up prior to the start of the second half (the 8th game

of the night), he must be allowed to make up the games he missed. If he arrives after the start of the

second half then it is the opposing teams decision whether or not to allow him to make up the missed

games. We encourage an attitude of good will on the part of the captains.

5.02 MATCH TABLES: All 16 games will be played on the same table. The Home team will select the

table to play on. A representative of the home team must be present by 6:15PM to pick the table

otherwise the visiting team has the option of picking the table for them. If there are multiple matches it

will be first come first choice. If home teams arrive at the same time and want the same table you will

flip a coin for the table. During the playoffs the Tournament director will assign all tables. The visiting

team shall be allowed to practice on the match table selected at 6:15 p.m. actual time. During the playoffs

both teams will get equal practice time on the table the tournament director has assigned for that match.

Match tables in smoking areas are not allowed.

5.03 ROSTER LIMITS: Four players minimum are required to complete a match without forfeits. Eight

active players maximum are allowed on any roster.

5.04 PLAYER RESTRICTIONS: A player may not participate in more than 4 games per match, and may not

shoot the same opponent more than once. A player may not shoot in more than one game per set unless

agreed upon by both captains. Such agreement must be written on the back of the score sheets and signed

by both captains. It is the home team captain’s responsibility to change his/her line-up to avoid violation

of this rule. All players present at the match may play at least one game if they choose. If the player

chooses not to play, but wants to watch his/her team play it is okay. All captains must let their present

players play at least 1 game (if the player wishes to play).

5.05 REFEREE: One referee from each team for each game will be stationed near the match table. The

referee from each team must be pointed out to the opposing team before each match. Their duties are to

watch the game in progress to call fouls, judge any infractions of rules, judge ball positions, replace any

fouled balls back to their original positions as far as is possible, and to declare penalties required by the

rules. The shooters in the game may also call fouls and ask for penalties to be imposed. No other players

are allowed to call a foul. Any such action is a foul. There are no protests allowed. Before the next shot,

the referees will settle all issues. If no agreement can be reached the game shall be re-racked and played

over. Referees must be registered members of the team playing. Referees shall position themselves where

they will not be distracted or distracting and have a clear view of the table. The same team member may

referee all games.

5.06 AT THE BEGINNING OF THE MATCH/GAME: Each team captain will fill in the date, place, and

names of the team playing. Under the names of each team the captains will fill in the first and last

names of only those players who are present at the match. Must use real names. Aliases will not be


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allowed. If the captain’s desire they may check the official rosters provided by the league Sec/Treasure to

insure that each player is legally registered on the opponent’s team. If there are any questions about the

legality of a player the captain should note it on the back of the score sheet for review by the

Sec/Treasure. Each game in the match begins with a coin tossed by the Home Team player. Winner of

the toss has a choice to break or not. It is the team captain’s responsibility to ensure that the player who is

playing the next game in the set is immediately at the table for the coin toss for the next game. Failure of

the next player to be present for the coin toss will result in an immediate forfeit of that game. Credit the

present player with a win. Proceed with the next game on the score sheet. Calls of nature, illness, or an

emergency will excuse the player not present. Both players pay a quarter each for the rack. There is a

one-minute time limit in between shots. Players in between shots may ask a question to his/her team to

clarify a rule. Players may ask at any time during their game to any person available what balls they are

shooting. Note: No one from your team or anyone from your opponents team my approach you to coach.

5.07 LINE-UPS IN EACH SET: The visiting team shall make out their line-up for the first half. The home

team shall then complete their line-up for the first half. The visiting team shall make their line-up for the

second half, before the end of the 8th game. The home team is responsible for no conflicts in the

schedule.

5.08 IF LESS THAN 4 PLAYERS ARE PRESENT ON EITHER TEAM: Record forfeit wins and losses

according to the sample score sheets attached. Please note that if each team has less than 4 players each,

there are double forfeit games in which both teams take a forfeit loss. When games are forfeited do not

put a player’s name on that line, write “forfeit”. There is no individual credit for forfeit wins or losses.

When a team forfeits the entire match they will receive 16 losses. The other team will receive There

average number of wins with 9 wins minimum. No individual credits will be given.

5.09 ADDING A PLAYER: Team captains must notify the Sec/Treasure at least 24 hours prior to a match if

he/she is adding a player to his/her roster or reactivating an inactive player. Be prepared to give the

player’s first and last name and the player’s phone number when you call. Before the new player

participates in any game he/she must have paid the $20.00 player fee to his/her captain. Attach the fee to

the score sheet if it has not yet been paid to the Sec/Treasure and turn in the score sheet. Failure to pay

the player fee will result in forfeiture of games in which the new player participates. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Please make sure it is not cash! Write a check or money order payable to: V.D.P.A.

5.10 DELIVERY OF SCORE SHEETS: Team captains are responsible for delivering their own score sheet

after each match. If your score sheet is not turned in on time your games will be forfeited.

5.11 TRANSFERS: A player may transfer from one team to another with the same sponsor without fee upon

notification of the Sec/Treasure. The same player may transfer back to his/her old team but must pay

another $20.00 player fee. Transfers to a team with a different sponsor will be treated as a new player and

payment of the player fee is required. Individual points and percent of games played will not be

accumulative; that is they will not carry over if a player transfers. Therefore you must be careful

because if you transfer too late in the season you will not have the necessary number of games to play in

the playoffs even if the team you transferred to will be in the playoffs.

5.12 REMOVING A PLAYER, REACTIVATING A PLAYER: Team captains may remove players from

their active roster (which may never exceed 8 players). Such removed players are still members of the


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team and are put in inactive status. In order to reactivate a player the captain must notify the Sec/Treasure

24 hours prior to the match. Failure to notify will result in forfeiture of all games in which the illegally

reactivated player participates. A captain my reactivate a player once without a fee. If that player is

inactivated a second time, in order to reactivate his/her the second time he/she must pay the player’s fee

again. This rule is meant to discourage roster limit violations.

5.13 RESCHEDULING A MATCH: If a captain knows that he/she will not have enough players present at a

match, he/she may request a reschedule “One” time in each season. The captain requesting the

reschedule must notify the Sec/Treasure within 48 hours prior to the match. The Sec/Treasure shall give

the requesting captain the phone number of the captain of the other team. If the other team captain agrees

to the reschedule the match must be played between Thursday and the following Tuesday, before the date

of the next match night. If the other team captain does not agree to the reschedule it will be played one

the original date.

5.14 LEGAL LIST FOR FREE HALF-TIME DRINK: Our sponsors give each team member a free half-

time drink during each match. This is a one time buy-one-get-one-free policy. In making out your

drink list for the bartenders, captains are to list a drink of equal or lesser value to that which the player has

been buying. NO PITCHERS!

5.15 RUN TABLE: Credit a run table to any player who runs all 7 balls and the 8 ball if he does so in one

turn at the table (one inning). It does not have to be done on the first turn.

5.16 COACHING: Once the balls are racked for a game there will be coaching of the shooters allowed on a

one (1) time per game basis. Coaching will be limited to one minute and must be requested by the

shooter. At the beginning of the shooter’s inning he/she shall address the table immediately and remain

at the table until a shot is missed or a foul is declared or they request coaching. The shooter must make it

clear to the opponent that he/she is requesting coaching so the opposing team can keep track of the time.

The player can ask anyone in the building for that one time coach. The person requested as coach cannot

touch the table or any of the balls. Anyone who is not shooting is not allowed to volunteer suggestions to

the shooter unless requested by the shooter. During his/her opponent’s inning he/she may not stand in the

line-of-sight of his/her opponents, or hover around the table. He/she may congregate with teammates, but

not for the purpose of being coached. The definition when an inning begins is immediately upon an

opponent missing a shot or committing a foul that results in loss of turn.

5.17 DISQUALIFICATION OF A PLAYER: A team captain has the right and the duty to disqualify a player

on his team from further participation in a match on match night for improper, inappropriate or un-

sportsmanlike conduct. He must follow the procedures as out-lined in our by-laws.

5.18 UN-SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR: If a player uses un-sportsmanlike behavior to harass or interfere

with another player on the opposing team the offender will be warned to stop and it will be deemed a foul.

For each additional offense it will be another foul.

5.19 SPECIFIC UN-SPORTSMANLIKE BEHAVIOR INCLUDES: Breaking down your stick before the

match is over is a foul unless you are breaking your stick down to add an extension or modify it to be used

as jump cue ETC. You need to notify your opponent off your intentions before you break the stick down.


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Walking up to the table for any reason when it is not your turn. Making the statement “GOOD GAME”

before your opponent shoots is an automatic forfeit of game. The “GOOD GAME “ rule only applies to

the 8 ball shot. No laser pointers are allowed at any time. Use of laser pointers is a ball in hand foul.

5.20 SPECTATOR COACHING: Spectators on the sidelines should not be allowed to advise or coach a

player during competition. If after asking the spectator not to coach a player and he/she continue to do so

he/she should be asked to leave the match area. Team captains are responsible for the actions of their

spectators. Sponsors have the ultimate responsibility to control spectators over which the captains have

no influence.

5.21 SHOOTING TIME RULE: If in the opinion of a referee a player is impeding the progress of the match

with consistently slow play, the referee will warn the player and, if slow play continues, at his discretion

may impose a one-minute time limit for that person between shots. If the referee does impose a one-

minute time limit and that limit is exceeded, a foul will be called and the incoming player shall have ball

in hand.

5.22 PRACTICE DURING THE MATCH: Practice is allowed during the match on any table other than the

match table provided.

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