It’s becoming a cause for concern that some teams and players appear to think that the committee are in place to not only run and organise the league, but also to do the same for individual teams and players.
Teams and players are fully responsible for their own organisation, and expecting committee members to chase around for payments, forms, signatures, results etc when these people can’t be bothered to arrange matches, make phone calls, or attend meetings is unfair and just adds to the workload. In future these teams and players should not be surprised to find themselves penalised in some way.

A handful of teams are on the brink of suspension due to the arrears on their monthly subs. They will be given a final chance to make payment otherwise they will cease participation until payment is made.
Teams that are removed from the league due to lack of payment will not be allowed to rejoin until their debt has been cleared. Likewise, any player from that team will only be allowed to rejoin the league once their share of the debt is cleared.

Many knockout competitions are approaching finals days and nights, so please be aware of when your respective competitions will conclude.
This month there are a few comps where the deadline for results are extended beyond the usual 30 days or so, so again be aware of when your particular match as to be played by.
All individual and pairs matches are the best of 7 frames in the early rounds with the exception of the main Singles which is best of 9.

Teams are reminded that in one off matches, cup matches, play offs etc, that the signing of scorecards before each frame shall be alternated. Winners of a coin toss before the match will have the choice of signing first or second in the first frame.

Both teams should verbally appoint a referee to oversee each frame. This is a mandatory league rule, and should you choose to ignore it, you cannot dispute a frame. Do not in any circumstances bring a dispute to the committee if there was only one referee.
Just standing by the table watching the frame does not constitute refereeing, you must make it known to the opposition that you are refereeing and be active around the table.

During a frame, players must step away from the table once their visit has ended. A player must not interfere or disrupt an opposing player while that player is at the table. To continue to do so will be judged as unsportsmanlike behaviour and may result in loss of frame.

Following a foul, a player should request that the cue ball be returned to hand by addressing the referee, or opponent where no referee is available. Simply picking up the cue ball him/herself with no permission is deemed loss of frame.

A change of venue in Division 2 this month. Cossham Rippers are now playing at the Railway Tavern, Station Rd, Fishponds BS16 3SG.


In an attempt to reduce our overheads, we have introduced an Email Information Service to provide members with monthly updates.
To help reduce costs, we would like members to subscribe to this Service. The email attachment will be identical to the book that team Captains/Secretaries have previously received by post, and will be available to all league members, not just Captains/Secretaries.
We fully understand that not everyone has access to the internet and email, so for those few teams the book will still be available by post.
Apart from the cost reduction, other advantages will be that the book will be available just a few days after the monthly league meeting, rather than the 11 days it now takes. Any mistakes that arise can be instantly corrected by sending a revised book. Any other information can be easily sent, eg, reminders of important dates such as league meetings and AGM's.
To add your name to the Service, simply send an email to bristolpoolleague(at)btinternet.com
Please include the word Pool in the subject line, and in the message box leave your name, team name(s), and whether you are Captain or Secretary of your team, or that you are just a playing member of your team(s). You will receive an email shortly after to confirm your inclusion in the Service.

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