PPL.

RULES OF THE GAME

1. The game shall be known as 8 Ball Pool and referred to in these playing rules as “the Game”. It is intended that players and teams should play 8 Ball Pool in the true spirit of the game and in a sportsmanlike manner. It should be clearly understood that the Referee is the sole judge of what is fair and unfair play. The Referee will take whatever action is necessary to see that these rules are observed. It is the Referee’s responsibility to ensure that players are aware of and abide by the set rules.

2.  Each team match comprises six frames (four Singles and two Pairs). League positions will be determined by one point per frame won. In addition, if a team plays all six frames without losing then a bonus point will be awarded. If a team does not play the matches the opponents may claim the day and be awarded 7 points.(comprising of 6 frame points and a one point win bonus). The team that does not play will be penalised by the loss of 5 points on the league totals.

3. If a team shows up to a fixtures with less than 4 players, the opposing team can nominate which player/s plays twice before the frames begin.

4. Requirements of the Game – A frame is played with a group of 14 coloured balls, a black ball and a cue ball. At least one playable cue needs to be present.

4.1. If there are any issues with venues pool tables or equipment, please contact us to let us know as soon as possible and we will reach out to the venue to try and remedy the problem.

5. Object of the Game – The player or pair potting their coloured group first and then legally potting the 8 ball (black) wins the frame.

6. The order of setting up the balls for break - (From left->right) 1 - (2,1)- (1, black, 2) - (2,1,2,1) - (1,2,1,2,2)

7. Teams must allocate the order in which their frames are upon entering the venue - Not after discussing with opposite teams what there order is.

7.1. Flip a coin to determine who goes first (breaks) for every single frame within league fixtures.

7.2. Teams select the pairs of their opponents before the first frame of singles. This is to help towards diffusing strong pairs.

8. If multiple colours have been potted from the break, this remains a free table until an additional ball has been pocketed.

9. No free ball in league and tournament fixtures.

10. No jump shots in league and tournament fixtures.

11. Players must call which pocket they pot the black in advance, if the black ball goes in the wrong pocket then this is a foul and the player loses.

12. When the cue ball has been pocketed or has left the table, the white ball must be placed behind the white line and must be shot in a forward manner.

13. Players must always have at least one foot on the ground when taking a shot.

14. This is not speed pool but be cautious of your fellow men. Sportsmanship is always encouraged but the average shot between players should be 30-90 seconds maximum. This is to ensure the we hold to our allocated venue time and to set all teams expectations of how long they are needed for fixtures.

TIMES & FIXTURES

Start of matches;
All fixtures to start at 18:30pm.
In the event of the non-arrival of the opposing team there will be the following forfeits;
-   One frame at 18:40pm
-   Second frame at 18:50pm
-   The match at 19:00pm

Teams that are unable to fulfil fixtures and do not give the required 48 hours’ notice (see Rule 3.10 below) may be subject to additional penalties, which may include financial penalties, at the discretion of the Officers and Captains if complaints are received from the home venue.

Teams failing to arrive at venues without notifying the opposing team in advance will be subject to penalties as agreed at the Annual General Meeting (i.e. the match awarded with 7 points to the team that turns up and a penalty of -5 points to the team that fails to do so). The Officers and Captains are always willing to try to help any teams that may be struggling to fulfil fixtures.

Each frame shall have a Referee appointed alternately by each Team Captain beginning with the Home team.

Fixtures other than team events:
•   No rescheduling of fixtures or times - The calendar and fixtures and fixed for organisation purposes. This is a Monday night league after all.

• Each team has an appointed Captain, it is their responsibility to update teams on fixtures, times and events.

Please note: only 6 of the 8 host pool tables are free to play, the tables at The Bowery and Banks Harbour will cost per frame. This falls on the home team of the fixture to pay. This can be seen from the Fixtures page. Every team plays on each table 4 times per season, doing it this way ensures it has been evenly spread across all teams.

You can view the Code of Conduct by clicking here.