CT-NY Metro BCA Pool League Bylaws

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Please follow BCA US POOL Regulations Handbook (PDF Link Below).  These rules are in place for local league play and mirror Las Vegas rules to keep all in sync.  Elsewhere, players will need to follow tournament rules and adapt accordingly upon circumstances (for example: Vegas tournaments, Regional, etc).

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1. League play starts at 7:30 and all players need to be ready to start at this time.  (Note: for team play during holiday week or inclement weather, alternate arrangements can be made between captains well in advance of start of play of the intended night.  If captains agree and reschedule games, they should be made up prior to one week of original play or it will be considered forfeit. If an entire team fails to show by 8:00pm with no notice to the opposing team or League Operator, then it is a forfeit (see rule below).  Again, league operator needs to understand situation well in advance to avoid issue, and help promote play as that is the intended goal.). Note: if both sides have a min of 3 players, then you should start matches and rally thru the rounds to avoid any time delays.

2. Players will split the cost of the table for all games.

3. After the break if a ball is pocketed, the table is still open and the shooter has choice and must call a pocket.  If the shot/ball is missed, the table is still open and it is the opponent’s turn to call a shot/pocket

4. 8 ball on the break is NOT A WIN. For example, in the Las Vegas tournaments, an 8 ball on the break gets spotted and is NOT A WIN.

5. You must call your "safes or no shot", and if you pocket your ball after contact, it is the opponents shot since you called a safe/no shot.

6. There are NO time outs. In Las Vegas there are NO TIME OUTS FYI.

7. The 8 ball must be called and acknowledged by opponent or marked.

8. If the 8 ball is made and the cue ball is scratched, it is a loss. 

9. On an 8 ball shot, if the cue ball is pocketed and the 8 ball is still on the table, it is ball in hand for the opponent (NOT A LOSS).

10. If any ball is accidentally moved on the table, it is automatically the opponent’s shot with ball in hand.

11. When a player is not at the table, that person should be as unobtrusive as possible. The player that is not shooting should not stand in the line of the shooter or make noise that may distract the shooter. Respect your opponent and the game.

12. During play if either player feels that a shot may not result in a legal hit the player may ask to have a referee or impartial observer watch the shot. (Suggestion: recording video with phone for replay if desired).

13. If a referee is present, or if an observer is called to watch a shot, the judgment of the referee or observer is final and cannot be questioned. Either player can question the interpretation of a rule, but not a judgment call. 

14. For individual matches, forfeits are 0 points and 10 for the opposing player. If both players are forfeited, the score is 0/0. If an entire team forfeits by not showing on time, the present team will be awarded 75% of the max score for the night.

15. New members can be added if membership form is completed and fees are submitted, please contact your league representative

16. All matches including forfeits require payment towards weekly collections.  Non-payment will result is loss of points and ineligibility for future tournaments.

17. All players shall conduct themselves in an ethical, proper, orderly manner or will result in possible removal from the league.

18. Official Rules :