North Fort Myers Seniors 8-Ball League
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NFMS -8-BALL LEAGUE
(North Fort Myers Seniors)
LEAGUE RULES (Revised Nov. 2026)
Our League follows WPA (World Pool-Billiards Association) Playing Regulations
and Rules of Play (Effective 9/15/2025), that are available on our website:
cowanh.wixsite.com/nfm-8-ball
(Some highlights unique to our league)
TIME OUTS / RULES OF PLAY:
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Any observing team player may call a foul or call a timeout to warn the
player that they are about to commit a foul during a game.
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Captains shall resolve any disputes and act as referees in accordance with
Instructions for Assuming Referee Role as described in WPA Playing
Regulations, Par.29, pg.12.
PROHIBITIONS:
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No coaching during a player's turn at the table.
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No “sharking”, i.e., no distractions to the player shooting.
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After turn at the table, outgoing player shall sit down, not to distract incoming player by standing around the table while opponent is playing. See Regulation 24, pg.10.
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No practice allowed after start of league matches.
SPORTSMANSHIP: Unsportsmanlike conduct shall be addressed as advised in
WPA Rules of Play, Par. 3.16, pg.16. In addition, any unsportsmanlike
behavior incident will be reviewed by the captains and a consequence and
remedy will be voted upon. Majority vote rules.
In the event of a tied vote, the League Director shall have the deciding vote.
“Billiards is the well-developed Art of thinking ahead. It is not only a game, but first and foremost a demanding Sport, which requires good stamina, the logical thinking of a chess player and the stable hand of a concert pianist.”
– Albert Einstein
The goal of our league is to provide a friendly gathering of recreational pool players to participate and enjoy the traditional old game of pocket billiards. Many friendships have evolved as result of this gathering, and all will be done to maintain a friendly atmosphere.
HAVE A GREAT SEASON!