Captains' Corner

New Rules Agreed at AGM...

During the AGM two new rules were proposed and agreed by majority vote of those present.  The first was proposed by Emma Taylor and refers to eligibility to play in knockout competitions.  The second is an attempt to speed up play in doubles matches.

Eligibility For Knockouts - All players taking part in a knockout competition in the second half of the season must have played 3 matches in the first half of the season, or they will be excluded.  (i.e. matches not frames)

Doubles Match Play - Doubles partners may discuss for as long as they like prior to the first shot being taken, thereafter no discussion is allowed before a change of turn to their opponents.  Failure to observe this rule will result in the referee giving a warning on the first occasion and calling a foul and two shots to their opponents on a subsequent occasion.  It was agree that this rule would be reviewed at the Registration meeting prior to the following season.  This rule, as any other, is compulsory and the committee will take action should it discover that any teams are flouting it.

Please note we are playing alternative break this season, i.e. the home team breaks for games 1, 3, 5, 7 and 9, and the away team breaks for games 2, 4, 6 and 8.

Captains please note that if you wish to rearrange a league match you must do so with the agreement of the other team/Captain and with a Committee member.  Also the Committee would like to point out that the rearranged match should be played before the fixture it is replacing if at all possible and certainly before the next league match.

Please note the rules for the break & dish competition.  From this season forwards the competition will be for those players who achieve a break-off & clearance only.

Can I please remind everyone that players must be registered prior to playing.  This can easily be done via the website form or on the back of the score card with the agreement and signature of the opposing captain.  Please ensure you send copies of both sides of the score card in.

Scorecards can be downloaded and printed from the link on this page.