North Fort Myers Seniors 8-Ball League

NORTH FORT MYERS SENIORS 8-BALL LEAGUE

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LEAGUE RULES

 

 

TIME OUTS / RULES OF PLAY:

     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.

     Captains shall resolve any disputes and act as referees in accordance with Instructions for Referees as described in the Official Rules of Cuesports International, available on our website: cowanh.wixsite.com/nfm-8-ball

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SCORE SHEETS:

1. Lateness:  If player arrives before the end of the 2nd round, the player may play 1st and 2nd rounds. If player has not arrived before the end of the 2nd round, an absentee score of zero will be entered for the first two rounds. If player is absent when name is called for third round, player gets absentee score of zero for the 3rd round. Player may play 4th & 5th rounds but only the team is credited with the scores. The player is marked absent and scores are not credited to personal statistics. This rule is not to be amended by Captain’s discretion.

2. It is suggested that opposing captains keep their own score sheet during the match. Each Captain shall crosscheck and sign the score sheets at the end of the match.

 

 

PROHIBITIONS:

1. No coaching during a player's turn at the table.

2. No “sharking.” This means refraining from deliberately distracting the shooter while he is addressing the cue ball for a shot such as by talking to him or making movements in his line of sight.

3. No profanity.

4. After turn at the table, outgoing player shall sit down; thereby not standing around the table while opponent is playing.

5. No practice or side matches allowed during league session.

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SPORTSMANSHIP:

A Note about Sportsmanship and Communication is provided in each captain’s set of 8-Ball Rules and General Rules.

In addition, any un-sportsmanship 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.

 

               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!