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Winter League Playing Rules
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1) Each team is to consist of at least 6 registered players (over 18) at the start of the season. A player may play for no other county other than Dorset, subject to Committee approval.
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2) A team may have a maximum of 2 unders 18's (14-17 year old's) in their side. These players must be registered on the back of the Players Registration form.
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3) Each team is to complete the PLAYERS REGISTRATION FORM and return it by the date stated on the form.Rep by the date stated on the form. A player may only sign ONE Players Registration Form – Any player found signing more than one Players Registration form may face expulsion from the league for 1 year.
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4) A player may only sign ONE Players Registration form. Once a player has signed the PLAYERS REGISTRATION FORM they are deemed to that team. Any player found signing more than one Players Registration form may face expulsion from the league for 1 year.
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1) Any additional players who have not signed the Players Registration form who are not playing for another WPA team may be signed on free "On the Night" up to 31st january.
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2) After 31st January new players may be signed on for free "On the night" with the consent of the Divisional Rep. The NEW PLAYERS REGISTRATION FORMS are located in the handbook. The form must be received by the Divisional Rep, by 12 noon, the Saturday following the match otherwise the player(s) will be deemed unregistered.
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3) Any player signed on after 31st January will not be eligible to participate in the Divisional Cup, Champions Cup, Knock Out Cup/Knock Out Cup Plate Competitions, unless previously agreed with the Divisional Rep.
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4) If a player signs the Players Registration Form for a team and then signs up for another team using the NEW players Registration Form, that player will be deemed an unregistered player to the second team.
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1) TRANSFERS, a player who is already playing for another WPA team is allowed to transfer up to 31st December providing the player has NOT played 6 games or more (league or cup) for the team he/she is currently signed on for. The fee is £10.00 per player per transfer (Only 1 transfer per player per season is allowed). The PLAYER TRANSFER FORMS are located in the handbook. The player transfer form must be received by the Divisional Rep along with the £10.00 fee before the transferred player plays, otherwise they will be deemed unregistered. Captain's please phone you Divisional Rep if you are not sure who you have signed on in your team.
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2) Players who wish to transfer but have played more than 6 games (league or cup) or have passed the transfer deadline of 31st December may request a transfer by writing to their Divisional Rep giving the reason(s) why they wish to transfer. This will be discussed by the committee at the next meeting and a decision made. The player will then be notified of the decision.
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1) The CAPTAIN entering his/her name on the PLAYERS REGISTRATION FORM will be responsible for his/her teams and supporters conduct and behaviour during the season and will be responsible for any under 18 player (after committee approval) in the side as well.
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2) Captains are responsible for ensuring that all players are REGISTERED before they play. Captains are required to fill in the TEAM RECORD SHEET which is supplied in the handbook to keep a track of their players and the amount of games they have played for the team.
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3) Some of the Competitions run by the WPA (ie Knock-Out Cup/Plate Lat 8, Champions Cup, Divisional Cup) requires a player to have played 50% of league matches to be eligible to play. It is the Captains Responsibility to ensure the players in their team are eligible.
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4) Captains are required to read the handbook and familiarise themselves with all the rules within the handbook. They are also
responsible for ensuring their players understand the rules as well.
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5) Captains are responsible for informing their players of the dates and start times of League Matches and also of all other competitions that take place.
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1) The Winter League season will be September to May. Teams are expected to fulfil ALL their fixtures (League, K O Cup, Divisional Cup and Champions Cup) and complete the season.
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2) THERE WILL BE STRICTLY NO CANCELLATION OR RE-ARRANGING OF MATCHES, unless due to exceptional circumstances and previously agreed by the Divisional Rep.
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3) The match shall consist of 12 Singles and 1 Team Game (6 Singles, Team Game, 6 Singles).
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4) Teams must have a minimum of 4 players to play a match, otherwise they will be classed as "Failing to Turn Up". Captains, if you have an under 18 in your side (subject to Committee Approval), please make sure that you confirm with the venue first that they are allowed in the premises and can play.
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5) If a team turns up thinking they will have enough players to play the match, the match can start, however of the 4th player does not turn up by the time the 3rd frame has been played the team will be classed as "Failing to turn up" and the match will be forfeit. The result sheet must still be completed in full and signed by the players of the innocent team and returned to the Divisional Rep to receive any points.
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6) Once a team turns up to play a match, teams are expected to play the whole match and all frames are to be played in a Sportsmanlike manner. Captains are to try and settle any disputes on the night - See DISPUTES/COMPLAINTS procedure. If a team concedes frames by walking out without finishing the match that team will be dealt with by the Committee.
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7) Matches will start at 8pm prompt. It is advised that players are at the venue by 7.55pm ready to start the match. Lateness Rule: If by 8.05pm a player is not present then the "opposition" will be awarded the first frame. If a player is not present by 8.10pm then the "opposition" will be awarded the second frame. If by 8.15pm a player is not present then the "opposition" will be awarded the third frame. If a player is not present by 8.20pm then the match will be forfeit. The result sheet must still be completed in full and signed by the players of the innocent team and returned to the Divisional Rep to receive any points. Captains are advised to phone the venue if the team is going to be late. This time penalty is optional to Captains. Instead of claiming frames, Captains can still play the frames even though the team has turned up late! In exceptional circumstances, the Divisional Rep/Committee can overrule a captain on the time penalty rule.
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8) All players must be REGISTERED before playing. Captains are required to fill in the TEAM RECORD SHEET which is supplied in the handbook to keep a track of their players and the amount of games they have played for the team. Captain's can also phone the Divisional Rep if they are not sure who they have signed on in the team.
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9) Players must PRINT and sign their name PROPERLY before playing their frame. The HOME team must put their names down first. The Divisional Rep reserves the right not to award frames/points for DEFACED or INCOMPLETED Result Sheets!
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10) A coin will be tossed for each frame to determine who will break.
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11) Play must be CONTINUOUS. Once a frame has been finished, the balls must be racked up immediately ready for oncoming player to start the next frame.
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12) A player can, if selected, play in 2 games of singles, ONCE in each half so a team can consist of between 6 and 12 players. It is the responsibility of both captains to ensure that players do not play twice in the same half. If this does occur, then the Guilty team will forfeit a frame whether it has been won or not. As a player could end up playing two frames, this means a player could end up playing the same player twice.
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13) COACHING is NOT ALLOWED. Only one warning will be given by the referee to the offending player/team. Two shots will then be awarded to the innocent player if the COACHING continues.
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14) The time limit of one minute per shot is optional and can only be implemented at the START of a frame. If the Time Limit is implemented, the Referee MUST monitor the time limit and warn/make it clear to the player when 30 seconds are left. If the time limit is broken, the Referee will award two shots to the innocent player.
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15) Matches must finish by 11pm, if frames are dragging on and the match does not look like it is going to be
finished by 11pm, then the 1 Minute Rule above must be implemented. If the match does not get completed because the venue closes, the match will be abandoned and neither team will be awarded any frames/points.
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16) The Team Game result will count towards the "Team Game" trophy only. For a full set of rules see
under Team Game under or the League Result Sheet.
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17) The HOME team is to provide Refreshments, pay for the games and provide Referees.
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18) WORLD RULES will apply in all Competitions run by the WPA.
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19) The Pool Table MUST be 7 X 4 in size, with the balls being a different colour to the cloth.
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20) Pool Tables are expected to be level and of a reasonable standard to play the match.
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21) Teams from the same venue WILL NOT play each other in the last match of the season!
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1) The match sheet is the responsibility of the WINNING team. In the event of a draw, the HOME team will be responsible for the match sheet. This must be received by the Divisional Rep, 12 noon, the Saturday following the match. You can phone the result through to the Divisional Rep or put the result on the WPA website, however, the result will not count unless the result sheet is received on time.
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2) If the Result sheet is late the result will count, however the guilty team will be deducted 2 points. If the Result sheet is received with a 1st Class stamp after Saturday but the postmark says posted Friday, then the 2 points will not be deducted.
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3) If the Result Sheet is not received then no frames or points will be awarded to either side until the result has been verified. The guilty team will be deducted 2 points.
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1) Teams failing to turn up to their match will receive no points. The innocent team will be awarded a 9-0 frame score win and they will receive 2 points and the Team Game. The Divisional Rep will then decide whether or not the Guilty team receives a YELLOW CARD. This will depend of the reason why they have failed to turn up.
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2) If the team failed to turn up without notifying the Divisional Rep or the Innocent team Captain, they will automatically receive a YELLOW CARD and have 2 points deducted.
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3) Teams receiving 2 yellow cards during the Winter league season (League, KO Cup, Divisional Cup or Champions Cup) will be removed from the league with no right of appeal with the players of that team automatically receiving a 1 YEAR BAN from the League. (Innocent Players who have turned up on a regular basis may not face a one-year ban!)
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4) In the event of a team dropping out
or a team being removed from the League whether it is in the first
or second half of the season then all points and frames will be
reversed as if the team never existed and this fixture becomes a
bye, unless all League matches have been played, in which case the
final league table will stand, however, any trophies that may have
been won by the team or players of that team will automatically be
forfeited.
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5)
If a teams drops out
during the last 2 matches of the season then the committee will
decide on whether rule 4 above applies or an average win is awarded
to the remaining teams.
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1)A coin will be tossed to determine who will break.
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2) The team game is the same as playing one game of singles, except the players listed below will take it in turns to have a visit to the
table.The team who pots all their colours and then the black are deemed to
be the winners.
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3) The team game can consist of between 6 and 12 players. You must have a minimum of 4 players to play in the team game.If you do not have 4 players, you forfeit the team game.
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4) f you only have 4 or 5 players,the following applies:-
a) For a team with 2 players short, the team misses those visits, even if the other team have fouled.
b) or a team with 1 player short, the team misses that visit, even if the other team have fouled
c) both teams are short, both teams miss their respective visits.
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5)
Please print each players name to determine which order they will play in. A signature is only required if that player has not already played in the singles.
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6)
1 point will be awarded for winning the team game, which will count towards the team game competition.
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1) For Reaching 7 frames or more
- 2 points are awarded.
For Reaching 6 frames
- 1 point is awarded.
If both teams are short of players, the frames are reduced accordingly to award the points.
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2) At the end of the season in the event of a tie on points, the winner of the Division will be determined by Frames For. If the Frames For are the same, there will be a play-off between the teams in question. This also applies to Division Runners-Up as well. Play-Offs may be played on another night of the week depending on the
fixtures.
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3) For the "Team Game" trophy 1 point will be awarded for each Team Game Won. (League Games Only).
At the end of the season in the event of a tie for the "Team Game" Trophy the trophies will be awarded jointly.
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1) The two Captains must try and settle any dispute/complaint/refereeing decision "On the Night". A full set of rules is in the Captains handbook. If captains are having difficulties in resolving the dispute/complaint/refereeing decision they can try and contact their Divisional Rep or a Committee Member "On the Night" in order to resolve the matter. If the Divisional Rep or a Committee Member cannot be contacted and a captain
wishes to take the matter further then the Divisional Rep must be notified of the dispute/complaint by 12 noon the Saturday following the match. The Dispute/complaint can be discussed with your Divisional Rep, who may ask you to put the Dispute/complaint in writing.
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2) The Divisional Rep will try and resolve the Dispute/Complaint and make a decision regarding the Dispute/Complaint. The Divisional Rep may decide to discuss the Dispute/Complaint with the Committee first before making a decision. The Captains/Player(s) involved in the Dispute/Complaint may be asked to attend the Committee meeting to help the Committee make a decision. The Captain/Player(s) will then be notified of the decision made by the Committee.
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3) If the Dispute/Complaint involves your Divisional Rep then please contact either the Chairman or Secretary.
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NOTE:
4) FOR DISPUTES/COMPLAINTS RELATING TO THE MAIN WPA COMPETITIONS, THE ABOVE PROCEDURES APPLY EXCEPT YOU SHOULD CONTACT THE COMPETITION SECRETARY INSTEAD OF THE DIVISIONAL REP.
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1) If the Captain/Player(s) are not happy with the decision made by the Divisional Rep/Committee, they may appeal against the decision made. To appeal, the Captain/Player(s) must contact a Committee Member within 1 week of the decision being made by the Divisional Rep/Committee. Only 1 appeal per Dispute/Complaint is allowed.
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2) FOR GROSS-MISCONDUCT THEIR IS NO RIGHT OF APPEAL.
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No.
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Reason
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Punishment
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Players registration form sent in late to Divisional Rep
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The whole team will be classed as UnRegistered and 2 League Points will be deducted.
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Playing an Unregistered Player
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The result of the match will be altered so for every frame the unregistered player played, the frame will be awarded to the innocent team and 2 League Points will be deducted. 2nd Offence will result in removal from the league.
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Falsifying the Result Sheet.
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2 League Points Deducted.
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Failing to turn up without Notification.
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1st Offence 2 League Points Deducted and Yellow Card. 2nd Offence will result in removal from the League.
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Late Result Sheets for League Matches.
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Result awarded, however 2 League Points Deducted.
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Not Receiving Result Sheets for League Matches.
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No frames or points awarded to either side until result has been verified. 2 League Points Deducted.
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Failing to finish match before venue closes.
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Match voided - no frames/points awarded to either side.
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Failing to turn up to Knock-Out Cup/Plate, Divisional Cup, Champions Cup compeititons.
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Yellow card. 2nd Offence will result in removal from the League.
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Fighting/Abusive behaviour whether by an Indivisual or the Whole Team.
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Individual/Whole Team to be dealt with by the Committee. Possible Instant Removal from League with Committee Decision on Length of Suspension for Future Seasons.
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Playing an illegal player who has not played 50% of league matches in the Knock-Out Cup/Plate (last 8), Divisional Cup, Champions Cup Competitions.
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Team is disqualified from the Competition with No Right of Appeal.
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ANY PLAYER FOUND GUILTY OF GROSS-MISCONDUCT WILL BE BANNED FROM THE LEAGUE WITH NO RIGHT OF APPEAL AND THEIR CAPTAIN WARNED ABOUT THE TEAM'S FUTURE CONDUCT.
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1) In each Division (apart from the Premier 2 Division) TWO teams will be promoted and up to FOUR teams may be relegated (teams cannot be relegated from the bottom divisions). For the Premier 2 Division FOUR teams are promoted into this Division and 4 teams are relegated. (Two from Poole 1 and TWO from Bournemouth 1) DUE TO TEAMS DROPPING OUT/NOT RE-ENTERING THE LEAGUE EACH SEASON, NO TEAM IS GUARANTEED TO BE PROMOTED/RELEGATED.
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2) At the start of each season, in order to keep your Divisional status from last season, your team must have at least FOUR of the original players signed on from last season. These players must have been acitvely involved in the team during the season by turning up (whether as a substitute or player) for at least 50% of the league games, otherwise the team will be classed as a NEW team and will be placed in a lower Division.
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3) In the event of a team being split with both teams requesting the same divisional status, the committee will decide the Divisional status of the teams involved.
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1) You will receive from your Divisional Rep League Tables after the following League matches have been played:-
After the 2nd, 4th, 6th, 8th and 9th League Matches then after 11th, 13th, 15th, 17th, and 18th League Matches.
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2) Time permitting on the Calendar of Events, details of all other competitions taking place should be received by the Captain at least 7 days before the particular competition takes place.
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IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CAPTAIN TO MAKE CONTACT WITH THE DIVISIONAL REP OR COMPETITION SECRETARY IF A DATE CLASHES WITH A COMPETITION A PLAYER/TEAM/CAPTAIN IS STILL PARTICIPATING IN, OR IF THE INFORMATION RELATING TO A PARTICULAR COMPETITION HAS NOT BEEN RECEIVED - PLEASE CHECK THE CALENDAR OF EVENTS.
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1) All perpetual trophies won must be exhibited on the premises for which the team winning the trophy played for. Winners of said trophies are responsible for their loss or damage.
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2) Trophies must be claimed at the Annual Presentation Night. Any team/individual failing to accept them on this night will automatically forfeit them. (Unless previously agreed by the Committee)
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3) Teams who have won a trophy who DO NOT turn up at Presentation Night without a valid reason may be refused entry into the League the following season.
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4) Prize money can only be claimed by the individual(s) at the Annual Presentation Night. (Unless previously agreed by the Committee)
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1) The Pool Table MUST be 7 x 4 in size, with the balls being a different colour to the cloth.
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2) Adequate lighting is expected above the Pool Table, preferably a Pool Table Shade.
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3) There should be adequate space to cue and move around the table. No walls or posts should obstruct the table.
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4) Teams are expected to ask their venues to keep the pool table to a reasonable standard for pool matches, which includes making sure the table is level.
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5) Joe Walters is in charge of Pool Table Quality and if a team feels a pool table is not up to standard they must contact him on 01202 574632.
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1) If the player who breaks, pots a colour or both colours from the break, the referee MUST call "ball potted" or "balls" potted.
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2) Following a foul being committed, the referee must call "FOUL 2 VISITS" and must clearly inform the player that they have 2 visits. The Referee must also call "SECOND VISIT" when the player starts their second visit.
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3) The PLAYER must call "TOTAL SNOOKER" or "FOUL SNOOKER", not the Referee.
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4) When the cue ball is in hand, IT IS NOT A FOUL if the player places the cue ball anywhere behind the baulk line and moves the cue ball with the cue.
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The Committee's decision will be final in all matters relating to these competitions.
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The Competition Secretary will be responsible for organising the following competitions.
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1) A Trophy will be awarded to the player who has the overall best average for the whole of their Division.
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2) Only League Games apply with 1 point per frame won will be awarded.
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3) In the event of a tie on points, the winner will be determined by calculating the % number of frames won against the number of frames played. If the % average is still the same, the players in question will each receive the award.
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4) For a player to be eligible they must have played at least 75% of the frames during the season. (At least 27 Frames)
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5) A Professional Pool Player can only win this competition if they play in the Premier Division, they will be excluded from this competition if they play in any other Division.
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CAPTAINS ARE EXPECTED TO FILL IN THEIR TEAM RECORD SHEET EACH WEEK, WHICH IS LOCATED AT THE BACK OF THE CAPTAINS HANDBOOK AND SED IT TO THEIR DIVISIONAL REP AT THE END OF THE SEASON.
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The Divisional Reps will be responsible for organising this competition.
TEAMS MUST TURN UP FOR THIS COMPETITION.
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1) Winners and Runners-up of each Division will not be eligible to play.
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2) The Draw for this competition will be made by the Committee and will be the same throughout all Divisions
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3) The Format will be the same as the Knock-Out Cup competition.
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4) There will be NEUTRAL venues from the semi-final stages.
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5) Players must have played in,
or must have been a signed reserve in a minimum of 50% of their
teams fixtures to qualify to play in this competition.
It
is the Captains Responsibility to ensure the players in their team
are eligible. In
this instance there are 10 teams per Division and 18 fixtures,
therefore a team player must have participated as a player or
reserve in 9 or more fixtures.
Dispensation may be given by the committee to a player on
request. Captains must
notify their Divisional Rep before the start of the
Competition. Each case will be dealt with on its merits.
Any
team found playing an illegal player will automatically be
disqualified from the competition with no right of appeal.
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The Competition Secretary will be responsible for organising this competition.
TEAMS MUST TURN UP FOR THIS COMPETITION.
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1) Winners and Runners-up of each Division will be eligible to play.
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2) The Format will be the same as the Knock-Out Cup competition.
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3) There will be NEUTRAL venues from the semi-final stages.
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4) Players must have been played in,
or must have been a signed reserve in a minimum of 50% of their
teams fixtures to qualify to play in this competition.
It
is the Captains Responsibility to ensure the players in their team
are eligible. In
this instance there are 10 teams per Division and 18 fixtures,
therefore a team player must have participated as a player or
reserve in 9 or more fixtures.
Dispensation may be given by the committee to a player on
request. Captains must
notify their Divisional Rep before the start of the
Competition. Each case will be dealt with on its merits.
Any
team found playing an illegal player will automatically be
disqualified from the competition with no right of appeal.
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The Committee's decision will be final in all matters relating to these competitions.
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The Competition Secretary will be responsible for organising the following competitions.
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1) To be eligible to participate, at the time the competition takes place, the player must have been the registered captain for at least 75% of the league matches and must still be the captain.
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2) If the captain is unable to participate then the vice-captain may play instead, providing he/she has been the vice-captain for at least 75% of the league matches and is still the vice-captain when the competition takes place.
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3) The captains MUST notify the Competition Secretary if they wish their vice –captain to play instead. NAMES will be checked against the Player Registration forms and Divisional Reps consulted to confirm eligibility.
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1) Any registered player(s) who are over the age of 18 may enter either of these competitions at their own risk.
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN
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2) No player may represent any other team other than the team he/she represents nor may he/she pair up with anyone other than a member of the team he/she is registered for.
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3) In the Pairs, you may pair up with someone else in your team for the 1st Round of the competition only, providing the player does not already have a partner.
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4) If a player transfers from/to your team, Rule 3 applies.
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5) The Draw will be made by the Competition Secretary and sent out to Captains/Venues. The order of the draw will be shown and must not be re-drawn regardless of whether players turn up or not. Playing the wrong format will result in disqualification.
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6) Players must be at the venue by 8pm regardless of where they are shown in the draw. If players are not at the venue by 8pm they will be disqualified.
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7) The first Round of both Competitions are localised into Bournemouth based players and Poole based players, with players sharing the costs of the frames at the venue. From the second round onwards, for both competitions venues are chosen where the tables are on freeplay.
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8) Both competitions will be "Best of Three" and for the final (last 2) "Best of Five" (time permitting).
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9) If player(s) reach the final stages of these competitions and then fail to turn up, they will be excluded from participating in these event the following season, unless previously agreed by the committee.
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10) THERE IS PRIZEMONEY FOR THIS COMPETITION. THE PRIZEMONEY AWARDED WILL BE A % OF THE ENTRY FEES COLLECTED.
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1) Any registered Lady player(s) who are over the age of 18 will be eligible to play in this competition.
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2) If a player reaches the final stages of this competition and then fails to turn up, they will be excluded from participating in this event the following season, unless previously agreed by the committee.
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1) The Knock Out Cup will consist of 11 Singles. The first team to reach 6 frames will be the winner. Playing the wrong format will mean disqualification.
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2) Teams must have a minimum of 4 players to play a match, otherwise they will be classed as "Failing to Turn Up". Captains, if you have an under 18 in your side (subject to Committee Approval), please make sure that you confirm with the venue first that they are allowed in the premises and can play.
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3) If a team turns up thinking they will have enough players to play the match, the match can start, however of the 4th player does not turn up by the time the 3rd frame has been played the team will be classed as "Failing to turn up" and the match will be forfeit. The result sheet must still be completed in full and signed by the players of the innocent team and returned to the Competition Secretary.
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4) Once a team turns up to play a match, teams are expected to play the whole match and all frames are to be played in a Sportsmanlike manner. Captains are to try and settle any disputes on the night - See DISPUTES/COMPLAINTS procedure. If a team concedes frames by walking out without finishing the match that team will be dealt with by the Committee.
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5) Matches will start at 8pm prompt. It is advised that players are at the venue by 7.55pm ready to start the match. Lateness Rule: If by 8.05pm a player is not present then the "opposition" will be awarded the first frame. If a player is not present by 8.10pm then the "opposition" will be awarded the second frame. If by 8.15pm a player is not present then the "opposition" will be awarded the third frame. If a player is not present by 8.20pm then the match will be forfeit. The result sheet must still be completed in full and signed by the players of the innocent team and returned to the Competition Secretary. Captains are advised to phone the venue if the team is going to be late. This time penalty is optional to Captains. Instead of claiming frames, Captains can still play the frames even though the team has turned up late! In exceptional circumstances, the Divisional Rep/Committee can overrule a captain on the time penalty rule.
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6) All players must be REGISTERED before playing. Captains are required to fill in the TEAM RECORD SHEET which is supplied in the handbook to keep a track of their players and the amount of games they have played for the team. Captain's can also phone the Divisional Rep if they are not sure who they have signed on in the team.
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7) Players must PRINT and sign their name PROPERLY before playing their frame. The HOME team must put their names down first. The Competition Secretary reserves the reight to disqualify teams for DEFACED or INCOMPLETED Result Sheets!
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8) A coin will be tossed for each frame to determine who will break.
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9) Play must be CONTINUOUS. Once a frame has been finished, the balls must be racked up immediately ready for oncoming player to start the next frame.
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10) A player can, if selected, play in 2 games of singles, ONCE in each half so a team can consist of between 6 and 12 players. It is the responsibility of both captains to ensure that players do not play twice in the same half. If this does occur, then the Guilty team will be disqualified. As a player could end up playing two frames, this means a player could end up playing the same player twice.
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11) COACHING is NOT ALLOWED. Only one warning will be given by the referee to the offending player/team. Two shots will then be awarded to the innocent player if the COACHING continues.
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12) The time limit of one minute per shot is optional and can only be implemented at the START of a frame. If the Time Limit is implemented, the Referee MUST monitor the time limit and warn/make it clear to the player when 30 seconds are left. If the time limit is broken, the Referee will award two shots to the innocent player.
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13) Matches must finish by 11pm, if frames are dragging on and the match does not look like it is going to be finsihed by 11pm, then the 1 Minute Rule above must be implemented. If the match does not get completed because the venue closes, the match will be abandoned and both teams will be disqualified.
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14) WORLD RULES will apply in all Competitions run by the WPA
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15) The HOME team is to pay for the games and provide Referees. Refreshments are optional.
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16) The Pool Table MUST be 7 X 4 in size, with the balls being a different colour to the cloth.
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17) Pool Tables are expected to be level and of a reasonable standard to play the match.
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18) The match sheet is the responsibility of the WINNING team and must be received by the Competition Secretary, 12 noon, the Saturday following the match. Late Result sheets will mean disqualification.
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19) Any player who has played in the any Round of this competition and then transferred to another team will be cup tied and not allowed to play in this competition for the team they have transferred to. A team will be disqualified for playing a player who is cup-tied.
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20) There will be NEUTRAL venues from the Semi-final Stages and
all 4 teams will play at one venue and the Draw will be done
"On the Night".
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21)Once
the competition reaches the Last 8 stage, all players
must have played in, or must have been a signed reserve in a
minimum of 50% of their teams fixtures to qualify to play.
It
is the Captains Responsibility to ensure the players in their team
are eligible.
A team
player must have participated as a player or reserve to qualify as
follows:
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Last
8 Stage - In 6 or more fixtures
Semi-Final Stage - In 8 or
more fixtures Final
- In 9 or more fixtures.
Dispensation may be given by the committee to a player on
request. Captains must
notify their Divisional
Rep before the
start of the Competition. Each case will be dealt with on its
merits.
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team found playing an illegal player will automatically be
disqualified from the competition with no right of appeal |
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1) 1st Round losers of the K O Cup will automatically be placed into this competition.
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2) This competition is the same format as the Knock Out Cup.
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