AMMANFORD AND DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE CONSTITUTION 2016/2017
THE COMMITTEE
ChairladyAndrea (Great Western)
TreasurerSimon (Great Western Landlord)
SecretaryTom (Tycroes RFC)
FORMAT
Games of four singles, two pairs, followed by a further four singles, no captains game.
Ammanford and District rules apply.
All results to the secretary by 12:00pm Saturday by any Captain of the home team sending an image of the score card via ‘Whatsapp’.
All games must be played.
The home team must put their own order of players on the board first.
All cup games must be drawn out of the hat.
All games must be paid for by the home venue, including cup matches.
In the event of a tie for winners/runners up/relegation, it will be decided by the team with the most wins. If this cannot decide it, it will be decided via a head to head record. If this also cannont decide it the outcome will be decided via a playoff.
CANCELLED GAMES
A game can be cancelled no more than 24 hours before if required but the two teams must arrange to play that game before the next meeting. If the two teams cannot come to an amicable arrangement, then the committee will give them a date on which to play.
A game cancelled less than 24 hours, this team will be fined £20 and a score of zero (0) will be applied to the team who cancelled. The opposing team will receive the winning score from their previous/future meeting.
All cup games must be played on the night stated or before, but not after the stated date.
Any cancelled cup games will result in the loss of that game.
Any team that doesn’t complete their fixtures, either by not playing all games or by pulling out before the end of the season will lose their bond, but will be able to reapply if they wish to enter at the next appropriate AGM.
FEES
Registration£20.00
Bond£20.00
Registration of players on the night£3.00
Transfers£3.00
CUP GAMES
Singles£2.50
Pairs£4.00 per pair
Three’s£6.00 per team
FINES
Cancelled Games£20.00
Missed Meeting£15.00
Late Score Card/No Result£5.00(League games and all Cup games)
Any team owing £30.00 or more to the league will be suspended from any further games until the monies owed are paid. (Action to be decided by the committee)
Any team that fails to return trophies will be subject to a £50.00 fine.
When there are two teams from one venue (e.g. A and B teams) a representative must attend from each team except where a landlord/lady or steward attends the meeting on behalf of both teams.
PLAYER REGISTRATION
All players must be registered prior to any game. No nicknames to be used on the registration form or scorecards.
New players may be registered throughout the season to a committee member on the night at a cost of £3.00 which must be paid by the next meeting.
Transferred can also take place throughout the season but must give 24hours notice at a cost of £3 which must be paid by the next meeting.
There is no limit to the amount of county or international players per team.
The landlord/lady/steward may play for both teams at their own venue only.
Any team moving venue can stay in their original division providing their venue has either closed or do not wish to support a team (i.e. no table or Landlord permission)
Any playing wishing to transfer from any team owing money to the league may do so providing they pay a sixth of the moneys owing.
START TIME
All teams must arrive at the venue by 7:45pm and start the match by 8:00pm. Late teams will lose one point for every 15 minutes late unless they have telephoned by 7:45pm with a valid reason to why they are going to be late. If any team has not arrived by 9:00pm then they forfeit the whole match (game will be cancelled and the team to failed to turn up will receive a score of zero (0), where the opposing team will have the winning score from their previous/future fixture)
If a member of the team is going to be late they must be at the venue by the end of the third singles game or else they cannot play in that set of matches. All cup games to start as per league games. First round of cup games will be played on a pool night with subsequent games being played on a Sunday or dates agreed in the meetings. No person or team can be entered in a cup game after the draw at 8:00pm.
AGE LIMIT
The minimum age for any player is sixteen years.
RULES
No amendments were made to the rules.
BREAKING OFF
If a player does not pot any balls after breaking off then the second player must nominate his/her colour to the referee before they take their shot. To constitute a legal break, at least two balls must touch and cushions. If a player has two shots from the break and nothing has been potted, he/she may nominate a colour on the second shot, although if he/she nominates on the first shot, this is alright, but first choice is final.
EIGHT BALL RULE
To constitute a legal 8 Baller the player must pot all seven of their balls and the black at their first visit to the table. (If a player has two shots on their first visit to the table and they fail to pot on their first shot, an 8baller can still be achieved using their second shot) Both captains must sign the score card to confirm this in the box marked 8 Ballers. Eight ball winners will be awarded a cash prize with the amount at the committee’s discretion. Also an additional prize of £20 will be awarded to the player who has the most 8 Ballers.
COLLECTION TROPHY/PRIZE MONEY
A representative of each team/club MUST be present at presentation to accept trophy and prize money. FAILURE to do so will result in the team forfeiting the prize money.
AMMENDMENTS
AGM AMENDMENTS WINTER 2012/13
It was agreed that the way we choose the venue for cup competitions that was brought up by Dafydd (Snookersworld) and 2nd by Shane (Pick Reds)
It was agreed that a representative of each team/club be present at a presentation to accept trophy and prize money that was brought up by Paul (Colliers Saron B) and 2nd by Anthony (Tairgwaith)
It was agreed that a late result in the League Cup will result in a £5.00 fine that was brought up by Paul (Colliers Saron B) and 2nd by Karl (Llandybie Social) and Alan (Coopers)
It was agreed that we would at least create a Facebook page for the Amman Valley District Pool League brought up by Dafydd (Snookersworld) and 2nd by Glyn (Garnant Cons)
AGM AMENDMENTS WINTER 2013/14
All meetings to be held at the Pick (Ammanford) proposed by Paul Cook (Coopers) 2nd by Cindy (Halfmoon)
No reserves are allowed in the Singles or Pairs Cup proposed by Chirs Waters (Kings) and 2nd by Paul Cook (Coopers)
A £5 fine for any late results including all Cup Games proposed by Colin Fox 2nd by all in favour
The 4s Cup to be changed to a 3s Cup with a format of 3 singles round robin proposed by Dafydd (Snookersworld) and 2nd by Chris Waters (Kings)
There will be no Facebook or Twitter pages available
AGM AMENDMENTS SUMMER 2014
All previous outstanding fines from the previous season must be cleared when you are registering your team at the current AGM proposed by Colin Fox (Chairman), and 2nd by all present at the meeting
AGM AMENDMENTS WINTER 2014/15
It was proposed by Paul Hackett and 2nd by all present, that teams who don’t fulfil their fixture will not be suspended from entering the league in the following season (see section cancelled games on the night)
AGM AMENDMENTS SUMMER 2015
No amendments were raised
AGM AMENDMENTS WINTER 2015/16
Any player that gets and 8 Baller will receive a one off prize irrespective of how many achieved, the player who achieves the most 8 Ballers will receive an addition in prize money
A game can be cancelled more than 24hours before if required but the two teams must arrange to play that game before the next meeting. If the two teams cannot come to an amicable arrangement, then the committee will give them a date on which to play
A game cancelled less than 24hours this team will be fined £20 and a score of zero (0) will be applied. The other team will be awarded the winning score from their previous/future fixture
All league game score cards must be handed in at the next meeting, failing to do so will receive a £5 fine per missing card
Any team or player entering any of the Cup Matches, needs to write all their details required on the blank slips provided
An 8 Baller achieved in a Cup Match the name of the Team/Player and both captains signature to be written on a slip and handed in by the team or player that achieved that, at the next meeting
All meeting are to be held at the Penybanc RFC at 7pm promt! (See fixtures for meeting dates)
The Winter presentation will be held at Penybanc RFC at 7pm on the date to be decided at the last meeing
ALL ABOVE WHERE PROPOSED BY THE COMMITTEE AND SECONDED BY ALL REPERESENTATIVES PRESENT
DUE TO THE POOR ATTENDANCES AT THE LAST FEW AGM WE ARE INTRODUCING THAT AT THE NEXT AGM ANY TEAM NOT PRESENT BUT WISHES AT A LATER TIME/DATE TO ENTER A TEAM WILL HAVE TO PAY AN ADDITIONAL SUM OF £5 ON TOP OF THE REGISTRATION FEE. PROPOSED AND SECONDED BY THE COMMITTEE
AGM AMENDMENTS SUMMER 2016
The league format has now changed from 6 singles, 3 pairs and a captain’s game to 4 singles, 2 doubles followed by another 4 singles. The captain’s game has been removed
The agreed minimum amount of players to complete a match is 3 players
The start time for games has now changed to 8pm. Please be at the venue by at least 7:50pm
For each team you will only be allowed to enter one team into the League Cup. In the result of a 5-5 draw in the league cup a member of each team will be nominated to play the tie breaker
It was agreed at the Summer AGM that this year’s presentation will be held at Penybanc RFC. The date of presentation will be decided in the meeting on the 9th of October 2016
All meetings during the Summer League will be held at Penybanc RFC to start at 7pm
There have been no rule changes
All results this season will need to be sent as an image onto ‘Whatsapp’ group Summer Pool League 2016. The captain or representative from each team will be added to the group shortly. Please take a picture of the score card and place into the group by selecting the camera image within the group. If you have any trouble please don’t hesitate to contact me (Tom)
AGM AMENDMENTS WINTER 2016/17
It was agreed by all present that the positions of the committee would be as follows:
Chairman – Simon (Landlord of the Great Western)
Secretary – Andrea (Great Western)
Treasurer – Aaron (Great Western)
It was agreed that the Winter League and Summer League both follow the same format of 4 singles, 2 doubles, followed by another 4 singes
This year’s presentation will be held at Llandybie Social on a date decided in the meeting on March the 5th
All meetings will take place in The Great Western at 7pm
It was agreed by all present at the AGM that in order to play in any cup games a player must play at least 3 league games
AGM Amendments Summer 2017
It was agreed that the Singles Cup will now be held on one day at Llandybie Social and played until the final two, who will then play on Finals night. The format will be decided on the day by the Secretary depending on entrants
There will now be a Captains Cup which will be arranged during one of the meetings. There will be a Trophy to the winner and depending on a sponsor there will be prize money. This year Simon (Great Western Landlord) has sponsored the prize money of £50 to the winner
This year’s presentation will be held at Llandybie Social on a date decided in the meeting on Sunday 8th October