Opening Season Details Autumn/Winter Season 2024/25

Here is some information regarding League Information, League Cup, Mick Walkerdine Cup, Playoffs, Promotions and Relegations for those playing this season.

General League Information

Details for entry fee and game fees are as below:

·        Full balance of entry fee if partially paid should be paid ASAP or by the halfway point at the latest. All entry fees to be paid no exceptions.

·        If you drop out for any reason on or after the first week, then any entry fee owed will be due instantly. If this is not paid, then unfortunately you will not be allowed to enter any league or tournaments until it is cleared.

·        The match/table/light fee is £3 per player per game. This goes to the club for use of the tables. This is due each league game played, no exceptions.

Details on match times, lateness, not turning up or dropping out as below:

·        Fixtures on the website are just a guideline and subject to change unless you hear directly from me. Always assume you have a game.

·        Matches start from 6.30pm onwards. Players will go into the queue of games once both players have arrived.

·        Players required to be in by 7.30pm each week unless otherwise agreed with organiser prior to that week. If you are going to be in after 7pm, then please inform me.

·        If running late any week then please inform me by 5.30pm. If you inform to late, then racks could be awarded to your opponent for the game that night or if postponed to another week.

·        If you cannot make it any week then please inform me by 5.30pm at the latest. If you do not, then this could cause a forfeit of game.

·        Players who no show any week with no warning. Then this game may be awarded to your opponent at organiser’s discretion.

·        If repeated no show without warning, then you may be removed from the league and any entry fee or game fees owed will be due ASAP.

·        In the event a player forfeits a game due to either a no show or at the end of the season if their unable to attend their last game/s. Then their opponent will be awarded a 3-0 win.

·        All games required to be completed on that night. If not, then they may forfeit the remaining racks of that match. This is at organiser’s discretion and has final decision.

·        If a player drops out for during the season and have not played everyone at least once. Then none of the games will stand and will be deleted from the record. If a player drops out after starting their 2^nd round of games (or at least played every player one) but does not complete them or get near to completing them, then all other players will be awarded a walk over for their 2^nd game against them.

Division Format Details

Usual 9 ball rules apply. 9 Ball on the spot (rack high). No 3-point rule. Alternate break.

Division 1 will be a race to 8 (maximum of 14 racks) 3pts for a win and 1pt for a draw.

Division 2 will be a race to 7 (maximum of 12 racks) 3pts for a win and 1pt for a draw.

Division 3 will be a race to 6 (maximum of 10 racks) 3pts for a win and 1pt for a draw.

Division 4 will be a race to 5 (maximum of 8 racks) 3pts for a win and 1pt for a draw.

League Cup Details

The League Cup is 9 ball and straight knockout format. Early rounds will be a race to 5/7 up to the semi-final. Semi-final will be a race to 9. The final is a race to 11. This will be winner breaks throughout.

Mick Walkerdine Cup Details

The Mick Walkerdine Cup is 9 ball and will be for the players that are in division three and four. You will be able to find the draw under the Mick Walkerdine Cup section. This will be a race to 6 early rounds. Semi-final will be a race to 7. The Final is a race to 9. Winner Breaks throughout.

There will be a cup to the winner of each.

Play-off, Promotion & Relegation details

Details for eligibility for playoffs, prize money and promotion as below:

·        The prize money paid out at the end of the season via places in the league table and via the playoff system in each division. (Prizes for league position in play-off spots only).

·        The playoffs used to determine who will be division champion and second promotion place in the lower divisions.

·        Please note prize money will only be paid out if you have paid in full (entry fee and game fees) and completed a full season. There may be exception to this at organiser’s discretion.

·        Amount of prize money will be dependent on entry fees paid in to each division.

·        Finishing 1st in the division guarantees an automatic place in the playoff final and promotion in divisions 2, 3 and 4.

·        If a division of 9 or more players in a division, then it will be top 5 in the play-offs.

·        If a division of 8 or 7 then it will be the top 4 in the play-offs.

·        The player who wins the playoffs is crowned champion for that division.

·        The second promotion spot for divisions 2, 3 and 4 will go to the player who gets to the final in the play-offs.

·        There may be more promoted players from the play-off spots if the division above has spaces after sign-ups for the following season.

·        The playoff quarter final and semi-final scheduled to be played on Tuesday 4^th March.

·        Playoff final will be on Tuesday 11^th March.

·        The races in the play-offs are as follows. In division 1 quarter finals/semi-finals is to 9 and 11 in the final. In division 2 quarter finals/semi-finals is to 8 and 10 in the final. In division 3 quarter finals/semi-finals is to 7 and 9 in the final. In division 4 quarter finals/semi-finals is to 6 and 8 in the final These are all winner breaks throughout.

Payouts as below:

Division of 10 league positions: 1^st £95, 2^nd £60, 3^rd £40, 4^th £30, 5^th £25

Division of 10 playoffs: Winner £115, Runner up £60, Semi-final £35, Quarter-final £20

Division of 8 league positions: 1^st £85, 2^nd £55, 3^rd £35, 4^th £25

Division of 8 playoffs: Winner £95, Runner up £50, Semi-final £35, Quarter-final £20

Details for relegation as below:

·        For a division 1 players, bottom 3 players (May be reduced back to 2 players).

·        For a division 2 players, bottom 3 or 4 players (May be reduced back to 2 players).

·        For a division 3 players, bottom 3 players.

·        In some seasons there may be more players relegated in each division if we move to more than the current divisions.

·        This could mean either, three/four/five players relegated in each division depending on the sign-ups the following season.

·        If a lot of players drop out for the following season and not many sign-ups, then players may not be relegated who are in the normal relegation places.

If you have any questions, then please message me directly.

I would like to wish all the players the best of luck for the season and remember to enjoy yourselves and respect your fellow players.