2009-2010 revision

CONSTITUTION

1.1 The League shall be known as, and all official documentation shall be in the name of, Oasis FM Tenerife 8Ball.

1.2 Tenerife 8Ball shall be run by a management, as in 4.1

1.3 Tenerife 8ball will be affiliated and a member of the pool association; The Islands Blackball Association (IBA).

2.1 The main aim of Tenerife 8Ball is to create, develop and sustain an annual blackball pub pool league at an enjoyable and competitive level, and to become the primary league of its kind, for Tenerife.

2.2 Tenerife 8Ball will maintain a website for all members carrying information, news, results, etc. and keep members apprised of relevant alterations and amendments.

2.3 Tenerife 8Ball will conduct its business, and interact with its members, in a manner which demonstrates respect, courtesy, fairness and equality and would welcome the same in return from all teams and players.

3.1 Membership will not be restricted, but entry will be at the discretion of the Tenerife 8Ball Management.

3.2 Teams will be required to pay an annual registration charge for each season, set by the Tenerife 8Ball Management of which will remain property of the league.. These funds will be used for all necessary payments for the league such as trophies, website maintenance, overheads etc.

4.1 The Management shall comprise of three officers: president / league manager (Roscoe) who has the casting vote in all matters, plus two elected commitee members. In addition all team captains, will have a voice, at the managements discretion that shall have 1 voting right on behalf of their team at the AGM.

4.2 At all meetings, the three officers shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of carrying on the business of the Association. The management shall have full authority to make any decision that, in their opinion is deemed necessary or beneficial to its members, excluding the alteration of the constitution other than at an A.G.M. Any alteration to the constitution or general rules can only be done at a general meeting.

4.3 The Management from the season ended will be returned on block for the following season unless a committee member declares their intention to stand down from their post. If a management member wishes to stand down a person may be elected onto the management team at any time. When standing for election, the potential Management member must be a registered league member.

4.4 The league will convene a management meeting 3 times split throughout the current season, at which the management team will attend and deal with all matters pertaining to the league.

5.1 The Annual General Meeting (AGM) shall be held before the commencement of the forthcoming season. All teams that are current member to the Oasis Fm Tenerife 8Ball league are at liberty to attend, along with any future or prospective members who wish to attend.

5.2 All teams to be notified of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) in advance. Any new proposals to be put in writing or email and sent to the league management before the AGM.

5.3 The Agenda for the AGM to be as follows:-
5.3.1. Welcome and New Teams
5.3.2. Chairman's Report
5.3.3. Outcome from previous meeting
5.3.4. Points of proposals for the New season
5.3.5. Secretary/Treasurer's Report
5.3.6. Election of Officers (if any)
5.3.7. IBA Blackball rule changes (if any)
5.3.8. Any other business

5.4 Teams re-registering for the coming season will be eligible to vote. Last seasons teams not re-registering will not be eligible to vote. New teams are entitled to vote.

5.5 There will be one vote per team at an AGM and a representative of the team must be present at the meeting to cast a vote. No person may represent more than one team.

5.6.1 Management Members will not be entitled to vote at an AGM, however, they may represent a team and cast a vote on the team's behalf. In the event of a tied vote, the president will have a casting vote.

6.1 Eligible players to participate in any inter-league or IBA event will be monitored and selected at the discretion of the Tenerife 8Ball Management, in accordance with the IBA selection process, to be able to stand up to IBA scrutiny and is designed to select the BEST AVAILABLE players. No player shall be recognised at a professional or semi-professional standard in cue sports and are expressly prohibited from participating in the IBA events.  

6.2 Players will ONLY be able to participate under the following criteria: 

• Player must be a current resident or full-time worker of Tenerife
• Player must be a current up-to-date member of the Tenerife 8ball pool league
• Player does not have to be of origin nature of the Canaries or Spain
• Player of origin nature, but NOT a current player of that nation’s Pool League shall be deemed INELIGIBLE for participation in any IBA event.

6.3 All infringements by players or officials, under the jurisdiction of Tenerife 8Ball, shall be bound by the IBA Code of Conduct and any deviations therein shall be considered and dealt with by the Management under the terms of IBA Disciplinary Procedures.

NOTE: You can review previous Tenerife Select teams and The last selected players for Tenerife on the Tenerife teams page.

LEAGUE RULES

0.1 The league would like the game of pool to be played in a sportsmanlike manner (in accordance with these League rules and the IBA). As such, these rules should be treated as a guidance, (although every effort should be made to abide by them) In the case of a breach of these rules, the captain of the non-offending team may agree to overlook it (for example the case of late arrival by a few minutes). If the two captains cannot agree, the league will uphold these rules. 

Entry forms will be made available to existing teams and new teams wishing to join before the end of the season, by way of download from the website.

1.1 Teams must submit a fully and correctly filled in team registration form by way of email, fax or hand. This will include all players full names, captain and venue/table details.

1.2 Team are a minimum of 4 players and a maximum of 10.

1.3 Minimum age for a player is 13 years of age and any team has to have at least two members over the age of 18 years of age.

1.4 Each team will be required to pay the league entry fee set at 50€, plus a deposit of 50€.

1.3 The team and its venue will be accepted with the below terms please refer to point 2.

1.4 Any new team joining the league for its first season will start automatically in the lowest division.

1.5 On acceptance of entry by the management and the venue passing the inspection to complete the registeration for the forthcoming season the 50€ entry fee will then be requested after the inspection/re-inspection.

NOTE: Valid team registration is to be completed with all team member names and the full entry fee paid by the closing date set by the league manager prior to the forthcoming season.

VENUES:
2 .1 All teams must register their home venue with the league on the team registration sheet as per 1.1. 

2.2 In the event of a team wishing to change its venue midseason, the league management must be given seven days notice, preferably in writing / email. 

2.3 The venue is required to lay on food.

2.4 An area must be available adjacent to the table for viewing purposes. 

TABLES:
2 .5 All league tables are to be in good condition and the management will inspect all tables prior to the season. Captains / Landlords will be informed of any changes or repairs required, and a review of the table will be made after a set time frame for the requirements needed. The match table shall have a surface of a reasonable level and quality, which is clearly marked and maintained in a clean and well presented manner. Every effort should be made to ensure adequate playing space is available around the table.

2.5.1 The table requirements will be;

a) A Standard 6" or 7" English pool table with a set of red and yellow balls.

b) An official IBA Blackball rules poster must be displayed near the table, if not the Management must be informed and new copies will be sent to the venue.

c) A Cross cue rest must be available.

d) A suitable sized cue must be available if your table has a hazard like a wall or post, etc which does not allow for a normal sized cue to be used. If more than around 25% of the table is affected by a hazard then the league may refuse entry of the venue.

e) A suitable covered area over the full table must be in place if your table is outside.

f) An area must be available adjacent to the table for viewing purposes.

2.6 Only one re-inspection will be given to each team to address any issues highlighted by the first inspection. If by on the second inspection issues have not been address or have not been done to standard the team/venue will not be accepted for that season.

2.6.1 If a teams venue does not pass if they can agree terms with a venue that has passed before the team registration deadline they may resubmit there team registration with the new venue.

Note: The league management may refuse to accept any team whose venue does not conform to these standards.

QUALIFICATION OF PLAYERS:
3.1 To qualify to play for a team in the Tenerife 8Ball Pool League, a player must be registered with the League for that team on the registration form (1.1) and not for any other team in the League (3.2).

3.2 Players registered can only play for the team for which they are registered with.

3.1.1 Wildcard 'tourist' players are allowed for each team, this player(s) does not need to be registered. However this is to be noted on the score sheet please refer to point 9.3. A wildcard player(s) is only permitted to play in two consecutive weeks, after which they cannot play without registering with that team (3.1).

3.3 Any new player registration, to be deemed valid, must be received by the league management no later than the Saturday prior to the match in which the player is due to play. This is to be sent to the league manager in writing/email to be added to the full team registration sheet and highlighted in the transfer section of the league website. 

3.4 If a team plays an unregistered or ineligible player, the frame(s) played by that player shall be awarded to the opposing team and the league manager to notify the offending team and request an explanation.

3.5 According to the Gaming Act, players under the age of 18 may only play on a pool table in a pub/bar with the landlord’s express permission. Any captain who has players under the age of 18 is advised to check with the landlord before arriving at away venues.

3.6 Teams not complying with rule 3.3 will be deducted two points. 

TRANSFERS:
3.7 A player may transfer from a team of one team to that of another team if he/she notifies the league manager in writing or email with the signatures or a comment of agreement of the two team captains concerned. And must be registered as stated in rule 3.3.

3.7.1 No player transfers after the half way point, except under rule 11.2. (An appeal can be made to the league manager in exceptional circumstances.). 

4.1 Matches will be played on a format of ten frame. One point will be awarded for each frame won and the overall match result will be awarded 3 points for a win and 1 point for a draw.

4.2 A team shall consist of between 4 and 10 players.

4.3 All matches are divided into three sections; each player can play in each section ONCE only.

4.3.1 Four frames of singles, two frames of doubles and a further four frames of singles.

5.1 Matches will take place weekly on a Tuesday evening as detailed in the fixture list distributed by the league manager and confirmed by the two team captains. The official start time is 9.00pm. The away team will be given a 15 minute practice session on the table. This time commences 15 before the start time of the match.

5.1.1 It is the responsibility of the home team captain to ring the away team captain with a 'courtesy call' on or before the Sunday prior to the match to confirm. This is not compulsory as a set standard day and time is set however is polite, except in rule 5.1.2 below.

5.1.2 If an agreement cannot be made for the match on the stated Tuesday night, then an alternative night can be arranged on or before the friday of that week (5.4). In the case a re-arrangement is required a phone call is compulsory to inform the other team with enough notice as stated in 5.1.1.

5.1.2b If an agreement still can not be made then the management will make a ruling on whether the match can be rescheduled or claimed.

5.1.2b A match may take place on an alternative day (5.1.2) and/or at an alternative time as agreed between the teams involved. 48 hours notice is required to be given to the opposing team to postpone a match otherwise the match will be forfeit.   

5.3 The league management must be informed of any re-arranged/postponed matches within two days of the original match date. 

5.4 All matches to be valid must be completed on or before noon on the Thursday of that weeks fixture. 

5.5 Any player not arriving by 1 hour after the start time will not be eligible to play in the match. (In extenuating circumstances and if pre agreed the captain of the non-offending team may agree to overlook the issue and play the game later in the evening.)

5.6 If, for any reason, a match cannot be completed the match will be classified as void unless a result has already been obtained, at which times the current result will stand, for example 6-0.

5.7 The player to break in the first frame shall be decided by the toss of a coin. Thereafter, teams will break in alternate frames. The opposite team to that which is breaking will provide the referee.

5.8 It shall be the responsibility of the home team to cover table fees 

6.1 Complaints and disputes should be presented in writing or email to the league secretary.

6.1.1 All complaints must be made in writing/email within 4 days of match, to be received by the chairman, (ross@oasisfm.com), otherwise complaint is not valid.

6.1.2 If the league does not recieve a report of the dispute within the 4 days, the league will view this as a resolved and that an agreed course of action was made at the time and no further review will be made by the league and the complaint/dispute will invalid.

6.2 The league management will investigate the complaint or dispute and the chairman will reply in writing or email to the complainant when the facts have been obtained.

6.3 If a complaint is upheld, the chairman will write or email the party who the complaint was made against, outlining the complaint and any action the management will take.

6.4 The management reserves the right to discipline any guilty party as in point 7 below.

7.1 The Management reserves the right to fine, suspend, expel, or take any other action necessary against any team or member of the league for:

a) Breach of the League Rules.

b) Breach of the IBA Blackball rules.

c) Any act deemed by the management to have brought the league into disrepute by team or player.

7.2 Before the management takes disciplinary action, any team or member accused of an offence as in 4.2 will be asked to explain their conduct to the management, and be given an opportunity to defend their actions.

8.1 It is the responsiblity of both the home and away teams to provide a referee for alternate games in league matches and cup matches.

8.1.1 In an effort to ensure fair play and sportsmanship, Captains are asked to give serious consideration to using Referee's who are conversant with the playing rules.

8.2 Any discussions or Referee's disputes must only involve the players on the frame in dispute, Referee's and Captain's. (or Vice Captain's if the Captain is a player or Referee) All other persons must stay well away from the match table.

8.2.1 In the event of a dispute the referee shall consult the playing rules before making a decision. If after consulting the rules a dispute still exists, both team captains shall consult privately and agree upon the correct action to be taken. If agreement cannot be reached, the referee's original decision shall stand and the frame shall continue. The two team captains shall make a report in writing or email to the league management. On receipt of such a report, the league shall rule on the correct course of action. 

8.2.2 If under 7.1c a member of a team acts in a way that is deemed to bring the league into disrepute then this should be noted in the report as in 8.2.

8.3 Any disputes about individual frames are not in themselves reason enough for a match to be abandoned. Any team refusing to complete a match because of such dispute will forfeit any outstanding frames.

8.3b Unless in very extenuating circumstances where it is deemed by the management 8.2.2 is serious enough and due to conduct the match will be awarded to the opposing team.

8.4 If a player is unsure of a rule, the player must audibly ask both Referees' for an interpretation. To approach a Captain or team member during a frame may be misconstrued as coaching.

NOTE: A set of standard verbal calling procedures are available as a guidance to referees. This is not required it is just as a guid for review on the Referee calling procedures guide.

9.1 It is the responsibility of both team captains to complete results and send the information by the online submission to the league management, separately, to arrive on or before Noon on the Thursday of that week the match took place. (This is for newspaper result publishing requirements). 

9.1.1 The match result must be received by the league from the both teams no later than Noon Thursday following the fixture, for newspaper publications.

9.2 8 Ball clearances must be ratified and signed for by both captains and submitted to the league marked as below by way of the online submission above 9.1 and be agreeable on both recieved forms or they will not count. Any 8 ball clearances made in a match should be marked on the scoresheet with '(8)' next to the players name for that frame as follows;

Joe Blogs (8) Vs John Smith

9.3 A wildcard player maybe used for any league match however this should be correctly marked on the scoresheet with '(WC)' next to the players name for that frame(s) as follows;

Joe Blogs vs John Smith (WC)

9.3 Teams not complying with rule 9.1 can be deducted two points. 

9.4 These rules do not apply to any cup (see rule 15.3).

10.1 In the event that a team is short of players for a match (i.e. having less than four), the opposing team will be awarded any frames for which they have no opposition. 

10.2 If both teams are short, meaning that a frame or frames have no players to compete in them, then the points for these frames will not be awarded. 

11.1 A copy of these league rules and current official playing rules (Blackball) shall be made available for all matches by the home team. (A copy of which will be issued free to every team on registering, Any further copies will be available at cost price). 

12.1 If two or more teams are tied in positions affecting the League, promotion or relegation places, the tie shall be broken as follows: 

12.1.1 The team having won the greater number of matches shall take precedence. 

12.1.2 If there is still a tie, the team having lost the least amount of matches will take precedence. 

12.1.2 If there is still a tie, the team having won the greater number of frames shall take precedence. 

12.1.3 If there is still a tie, the teams involved shall play off under a format to be decided by the management, at such time and venue as is decided by the management. 

13.1 Player trophies will be awarded to up to 6 players of the winning and runner-up teams in each division. These trophies may be kept. Additional trophies will be made available at cost price, upon request. 

13.2 The league will award team trophies to the winning team and runner-up team in each division, to be kept for one season only. These trophies will remain the property of the Oasis Fm Tenerife 8Ball Pool League at all times, and must be surrendered on request by the league. 3rd place teams will not receive a trophy, only promotion (except in the premier division).

13.3 A player must have played 50% of his/her teams official league fixtures to qualify for a player trophy. 

13.4 Any team in possession of a league trophy will take proper care of it and will bear the cost of replacing or repairing it should it become lost or damaged.

13.5 A player of the season (POTS) trophy will be awarded to the top player in the POTS ranking table.

14.1 Any team not completing all their fixtures for the current season, will not be awarded any points for those matchs. All un-played results will be expunged. 

14.2 If a team fails to complete 50% of it’s fixtures for a season or drops out of the league that team will be expelled from the league and the players from that team may transfer from that team to any other team in any division.(see rule 3.7). Any players wishing to transfer under this rule do not need the signature of their former captains. All team results played or un-played in the case of a team withrdawing will be expunged. 

14.3 All teams that have played a team, which drops out of the league, will loose all points gained against that team.

14.4 Any team that drops out of the league will forfeit all monies paid.

15.1 Once a player has played in a cup, they cannot play for any other team in the relevant cup for that season, i.e., they are cup tied. (this supersedes rule 3.2) 

15.2 In the case of a multi venue Cup, winning captains are responsible for sending results within two days to the league manager or lose their place in the next round. (A written appeal can be made to the league manager in exceptional circumstances) (This supersedes rules 5.1, 5.2 & 5.3).  

LEAGUE CUP
15.3 The League cup is a team event and will run throughout the season with match weeks set aside for league cup games only.

a) Players are to be cup tied once they have played in any round of any league cup.

b) A player who registered after half way point is NOT eligible to play in any cup /plate games.

c) Players to qualify to play in the finals stage to have played 50% of the teams cup games.

d) Semi finals will be held at neutral venues.

e) The final will be held at neutral venue, chosen by the management.

15.4 In the case of a draw in the cup games, a player from each team shall be nominated to play, one extra frame as a decider.

SINGLES / DOUBLES TOURNAMENTS
15.5 The individual events will be held at the end of each season and for the singles tournament players will be selected from the top players for that season. The format of the Tournaments will be decided at a forthcoming captains meeting.

The league has made ‘Bylaws’ on the blackball playing rules to clarify unclear issues in the rules and where applicable has chosen rule options where these arise.

16.1: Tenerife 8Ball Bylaw applied to playing rule 4n; Chalk on the table is not deemed inappropriate by the league as a pub league and as such will not occur any penalty.

16.2: Tenerife 8Ball byelaw applied to playing rule 8a; This rule is not used instead refer to rule 8f which is the adopted rule for excessive time taken on a shot in the Tenerife 8Ball League. This is in accordance to the ruling options where 8a or 8f is to be adopted by a league or event.

17.1 Coaching is deemed to be unsportsmanlike behaviour and will result in a standard foul being awarded away.

17.2 In Doubles games, conversation with a partner is allowed. However when a player touches the table it is deemed a “Visit”, and conversation with a partner is unsporting and dealt with as a standard foul.