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MATCH RULES

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• 7:00 PM - 7:30 PM Pre-match on league night is designated for practice, only league members are permitted to play during this time. Captains are to make sure both teams get to shoot.

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• Starting time for regularly scheduled league matches is 7:30 PM

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• If a team does not have a roster ready by 7:30 PM, a fifteen-minute grace period is allowed. If the roster is not submitted by 7:45 PM the team will forfeit all games in the match. Captains may agree on other arrangements (a delayed start etc.) to avoid this situation. 

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• It is permissible for a team to start any round with any number of players present. If a player is not present at the time of his/her scheduled game, that game is forfeited. 

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• The second-round rosters should be exchanged within 5 minutes of the conclusion of the sixth game.

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• Captains are responsible for enforcing rules of the game and must come to a mutual decision on any situations where it can't be resolved by the players in the match. Players must make a legitimate attempt at the ball enforced by the captain.

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• Visiting team breaks in the first round. Home team breaks in the second round. Home team supplies payment for the games.

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• On the break, if a player sinks one of each ball, they may attempt their next shot at either set. If no ball is sunk the opposing player may attempt a shot on either set. This will continue until a legal shot is made which declares a ball to the shooter. If an odd number of balls is made on the break, the player must take the set with the most balls sunk. If the eight ball is sunk on the break it is an automatic win. If the eight ball being sunk coincides with a scratch the result is an automatic loss. 

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• All shots are to be called after the break. Player must call the ball to be sunk and the intended pocket. Player must strike the intended ball or one of the same set first. The eight ball is considered neutral for the duration of the game.

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• Scratching on the eight ball, sinking the eight ball early or sinking the eight ball in any pocket other than the called pocket will result in a loss.

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• Scratches: it is considered a scratch when the cue ball is sunk or is not within the playing field at the end of a turn. This will result in the cue ball being placed behind the break line. No scratch or foul in this league results in ball in hand. 

             Other Scratches:

                             - A double hit while stroking the cue ball to make an object ball is a scratch. Opponent has the option                                 to return other balls that were hit.

                             - Moving any ball accidentally with hand or stick is a scratch. This occurring three times in a single                                         game is a forfeit.

                             - Jumping any ball is considered a scratch.

                             - If all object balls are behind the spot line after a scratch the other player has the option of spotting                                   the ball that is closest to the back rail or leaving the table as is.

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• The two players have full responsibility of the table. A foul can only be called by one of the two players involved in the current game. All other persons are required to maintain a reasonable distance from the table. Coaching and/or heckling is not permitted. Refrain from any discussion with a player while he is preparing for and attempting a shot. If any balls are moved by an outsider, a re-rack and new game is in order.

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                                                                                  LEAGUE REGULATIONS

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1. Players must be 21 years of age to shoot on any other team.

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   2.   A roster may consist of no less than 5 and no more than 10 regular players. 5 alternates may also be rostered but may only play if less than 5 regular players are present. Rosters are to be turned into the league upon the conclusion of week 6. They will then be posted to the league site. Upon conclusion of week 6 if a rostered player is dropped from his/her team they will not be eligible to join another team for the remainder of the current season. New players being added to a roster following the conclusion of week 6 must be approved by league officers and sit out one week.

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   3. Video and dart games interfering with play must not be used during league matches. It is on the home team to communicate with the host bar to prevent this or other interference such as TVs and Music being too loud.

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   4. Each team must guarantee $30.00 per week ($3.00 per game x 10 games). Visiting team is responsible for collecting both teams sheets and weekly fee for delivery to league. Sheets may now be photographed and emailed in to dunellenpoolleague@gmail.com and a Venmo account will be provided if electronic payment is preferred. Score sheets and fees should be received the day of the match either in person or electronically. During playoffs the same rules shall apply with the exception of the fee being dropped to $1.00 per team per game played with a maximum of $10.00 per team per week.

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    5. If the President has to cancel a scheduled week it will be added to the end of the season, unless it can be played sooner.

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    6.   Game Minimums:

             - 10 Games to be eligible to play in playoffs

             - 20 Games for the end of year banquet

             - 30 Games for “High Average” awards (league and team) as well as roll-off 

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    7.   Special Meetings: Captains may call the league President (at the moment the issue arises) for any dispute, or to call a special meeting. Captains can have the president call a meeting at any time.

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    8. Captain’s Meetings: Captains or another individual representative only! No exceptions, 1 person from each team. Meeting will be conducted by league officials. If a vote is needed, and it results in a tie, a non-captain league official will vote. In the order of VP, President, then Sec/Tres

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    9. BANQUET: Banquet is for eligible league members only! Each bar will be awarded one sponsor attendee (Staff Member). Special Circumstance guests may be suggested by team captains and voted on by league officials.

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