1
Geneva Pool League
2015 - General Rules - 2016
Fees
Rules
1.
Team captains and bar owners are responsible for payment of dues as it appears on the schedule.
THIS YEAR A $50.00 SPONSOR FEE IS DUE THE FIRST WEEK. Dues are $100/person.
Dues will be divided into 2 payments as it appears on the schedule.
2.
If any team drops from the league they forfeit all monies paid.
1.
A roster of 4 regular players must be submitted from each team prior to the start of the league.
2.
You must be 21 years old to play.
3.
All games will be scheduled for Monday at 7:00pm, and no later then 7:15pm. Any player or
substitute for that player not present at the start of his/her games is subject to forfeiture of that
game at the discretion of the opposing team.
4.
The break - In round 1- the visiting team breaks, round 2 - the home team breaks, round 3 visiting team same as round 1, and round 4 - home team - etcetera Each player from visiting and
home team must put up $2.50 prior to the start of the matches. This money will be used for the
16 league games that night.
5.
When it is your turn you may not discuss the shot (captains cannot help with shot selection).
When it is not your turn you must immediately move away from the table. There are no
restrictions on who you can talk to when it is not your turn.
6.
In any game, if the opposing player breaks and makes the 8 on the break without scratching or
runs the table, the opposing will have the choice of accepting the loss or putting up $1.25 and
trying to make the 8 on the break without scratching or running the table. If the player fails to
make the 8 on the break or run the table they lose the original point. If he runs the table the
players will play another game as if the two previous games were never played.
7.
All games will be played regardless of score.
8.
All games not played will be forfeited by the team not having enough players present.
9.
A player must play 4 matches FOR THE SAME TEAM to be eligible to play in the play-offs.
10.
If any player is barred from an establishment, he is not eligible to play in the establishment.
11.
Any game that is protested should be played out as if no rules infraction occurred. If the outcome
2
of the game doesn't cancel the protest then the game should be replayed after
completion of the match. The final arbiters of the protest are the team captains and league coordinator. Any protest that is not settled must be submitted in writing within 48 hours to Stanton
Automatics, 2150 Ellis Dr., Auburn, NY 13021. Stanton Automatics will discuss the problem
with the captains and points will be dispersed accordingly.
Subs
12.
Any member of a team that causes a disturbance at any time in the league, will be disqualified,
and his points will be forfeited for that game.
13.
Extenuating circumstances or bad weather postponement: must be made by the captains by
5:00pm the night of the match. It will be the responsibility of the captains and sponsors to play
the match within 1 week, unless all matches are canceled by the persons in charge.
14.
Personal pool cues may be used by other players at the discretion of the owner.
15.
Prize money after expenses: 80% regular season 20% play-offs.
16.
Home team is responsible for the official score sheet.
17.
Both captains must call 1-800-724-1010 extension 8 the night of the match with the scores. 2
POINTS WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE HOME TEAM'S SCORE FOR NO PHONE
CALL.
1.
In the event of absent players, a sub may be taken from the bar on the night of the league.
2.
Once you have subbed for a team you may only sub for that specific BAR.
3.
Any person signed up as a regular for one team may not sub for any other team in the league.
GENTLEMEN’S RULES AT ALL TIMES