Monthly 10 - Ball Finale: 2022

Your table is subject to change: the table I call is the table you will play on, there are directions about the bracket and ipad below.

Make sure to arrive 15-20min BEFORE the scheduled match time!
After the morning rounds are all settled i will finish the schedule so you will be able to plan the rest of your day, im waiting to make sure i have the MOST efficient schedule i can, if you are here and your opponent are here i reserve the right to start you at ANYTIME no matter what the Schedule says. NO SMOKE BREAKS DURING A MATCH!

Doors 9AM
Practice : make way for people who start matches you MUST give way to the player whos starting a match 20min before thier match.
When the table youre supposed to play on opens you can practice RESPECTFULLY and watch for active matches around you, be advised the table assignment is subject to change.

We also have a Professional Photographer on Site his name is John Gallagher, so don't be alarmed by the guy with the camera, he is a player himself so i promise he wont shark you, feel free to throw him a buck or buy him a drink and if you need any head shots dont be afraid to ask for his card or visit his site at Johngallagherphoto.com

Also don't want to forget to thank Benjamin Savoie and his company Pinnacle HVAC for adding some of the money to this event, if you are in need of servies this winter or spring remember to support those that support pool! https://pinnaclehvac.com/

Tour Payouts:
1st: $3000
2nd: $2000
3rd: $1400
4th: $1000
5/6th: $700
7/8th: $450
9/12th: $300
13/16th: $200

Side Pool Payouts
1st: $550
2nd: $450
3rd: $300
4th: $200
5/6th: $100
7/8th: $50

Auction Payouts:
PAYOUTS
1st: $1800
2nd: $1100
3rd: $800
4th: $600
5/6th: $400
7/8th: $250
9/12th: $150
13/16th: $100

SPECTATORS:
When you enter the building, the normal entrance will be blocked, you take the right at the top of the stairs and enter and exit using the back hallway all day- DO NOT WALK BY TABLES
The table seating is for players only, there are designated spectator seats, if you are not playing a match you should not be in the player seats, move your cues after your match is over.
Talking to the players in a match will result in them being reprimanded, please do not try to engage with players in active matches, whether there is a game in progress or otherwise.

ENTERING THE BUILDING/PARKING INFO: 40 Faulkner Street Malden MA, 02148
There is a parking lot on ALL sides of the building, if you have never been here before it’s a bit hidden, the building is large and white and there isn’t much of a sign other than a large NO PARKING sign, don’t worry there is no parking ban on the weekends.
If you are facing the entrance about to walk in you can park all up and down the (ONE WAY) street, there is a lot behind you its OK to park there and there are lots to the left and right (next to football field) if for some reason the sots are full go to the end of the street and take a right and then your first right -it will sneak up on you its not really a street- it is another large parking lot you will be able to find parking there in a pinch. If that doesn’t work you can instead take a left at the end of Faulkner Street and then your first left again and park up and down that street also –

OPERATION OF THE IPADS & CALLING MATCHES
I will go over the iPad in the meeting however if you see a red box that says network error ignore this and hit the small half circle "refresh" button in the top right corner of the browser.
if you are asked anything else hit OK or CANCLE. - you WILL need to hit the refresh button at the start of your matches, its better to learn what to do during the first match.
The race will appear on the ipad with your name and face (face may or may not show)
when the match is over you MUST enter the last game and then there is a small circle with an arrow in the bottom right-hand corner hit this arrow and then a box will come up asking you if the match is over if so hit finish.
The TV by the snack machines will have the bracket up, the bracket is easy to read with some effort, if you cant read it you can go on your phone and click the traditional flowchart.
Matches in White are not yet started, light blue matches are active and Dark Blue means the match is over.
I will often assign a table to a match in white that has not started yet, DO NOT go to the table until your match turns light blue, the table may change during this time, the table on the board when the match turns to active (light blue) is the table you will play on.
LIVESTREAMING & LIVESCORING: info for friends /family / players
The best way to watch pool is in person but we know not everyone can be where they want to be, if you can make it we encourage anyone and everyone to come down and support the players and sweat the action!

We will a total of 5 tables streaming in addition to the feature table, you will be able to find streaming matches by visiting our YouTube page by visiting: AmazinBilliardsLive.com while you are there PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!

ALL matches will have live scoring on their respective bracket links, there will also be a small play button next to the active matches in light blue, if you see a play button next to a match in light blue then you can click it to watch that match. If the match is white is has not started if it is in dark blue the match is over.

***RULES***
TL;DR: Call shot, call safe, no early 10 ball, RYO winner break A side, alt break B side. No pattern racking, template mandatory, jump ok.
Players are to lag for break
Winner break ENTIRE EVENT
Rack your own.
Racking templates are MANDATORY, there is a template hanging on each table. The brand used does not matter if you have your own and wish to use it that is fine. The 2/3 must be racked in the corners. Players are not allowed to repeat the same pattern rack after rack ie.
(1)
(6)(7)
(8)(10)(9)
(2)(4)(5)(3)
This notoriously easy pattern for example can not be racked every time.
The racking template should be removed immediately after the break and hung on the hook on the table not left on the rail. It will not be considered a foul if a ball is accidentally moved while removing the template, just replace the original ball position as best as possible.
In the event a player miscues on the break or an illegal break occurs the other player has these options: Let the player break again, re-rack and take the break for themselves, or play the rack from there.(if the player that broke fouled they would be on 1 foul.)
The format is true double elimination 10-ball call shot, call safe, and the 10-ball must go in last for a win.
You can call a combo on the 10 but after your shot the 10 will immediately spot and you will continue to shoot the next lowest ball. (raking the balls -more than 2- after a combo IS a loss- no exceptions)

In the event that both players forget a combo on the 10 is not a win and they mark the game as a win and remember the proper rules later the game will not be replayed. The win will stand and the match will continue with the correct rules going forward.
At anytime your opponent misses a shot they called you can make them shoot again.
A ball can not be made on a safe even accidentally. If a safe is called the incoming player must shoot EXCEPT if a ball is pocketed then the player has the option.
The 3 foul rule is in effect. Players must be warned as they APPROACH the table that they are on 2 fouls. Telling a player they are on 2 while it is your shot as you are playing your 3rd safe will NOT be considered sufficient notice.
Jump cues are allowed.
If you suspect a hit may be a foul it is your responsibility to stop the player before their shot and have someone watch the hit. Do not run up to the player as they are about to shoot to get a close look at the ball. Should you not have someone watch the hit the benefit of the doubt will go to the shooter. That being said cheating and unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated, players are expect to call fouls on themself.
The general rules of play are essentially WPA EXCEPT all ball fouls will only be in the act of a shot/ while balls are still in motion. Unless 2 balls or more are moved before the shot it will be cue ball fouls only. If you should move a ball before your shot notify your opponent and ask them if they want to keep it where it moved to or move it back to it’s original position.

***RACES***
DAY 1
WINNER BREAK ENTIRE EVENT

TL;DR: Play the race I announce. Races -1 for first 4/5 rounds of winner side.
Matches are lengthened for higher rated players and shortened for lower rated players in the interest of time. The higher player’s Fargo rating in the match pair will determine the R chart used.
-When the higher rated player is above 569, R6 Medium will be used. (goal is to limit the players race to 6)
-When the highest rated player is less than 570 and above 470 R5 medium will be used.

There’s are no hard limits, if time is short and both players are near a chart threshold I may shorten the race to expedite the tournament. This usually only occurs when one section of the bracket falls behind and needs to catch up to the rest of the tournament.

The highest race number is 8 the lowest is 3. In the event that race shown is 8/4 the race will be shortened to 6/3. In the event an R6 chart shows a 9/3 race R5 will be used.
If the a situation occurs where the race would be 6-2 in R4 the R5 chart would be used so that both the upper and lower limits are met.

DAY 2
R6 BOTH SIDES for all players except
if both players are above 600 and less than 45 points apart +1 may be added to both potential matches (aka -Race to 7)

***ETIQUETTE***
TL;DR: Ship the cash rules, play pool, be quiet.

Players are expected to remain SEATED and QUIET when they are not at the table. NO PHONE USE (music in headphones is OK) Immediately after they are done at the table they are to return to their seat, they will not sit at the table making remarks about their good or bad shot. If a player wishes for you to move out of their line of sight during a shot it is up to them to ask you, otherwise remain seated. Players should use their best judgement and refrain from talking to each other during racks about anything other than hit watches, frozen balls, and active game procedures. Players are not allowed to talk to anyone other than their opponent during the match. Players are not allowed to use their phones during the match. If you wish to talk about something else do so between racks not during. “Sharking” will not be tolerated. If a player is not following the rules please tell me, i will do my best to enforce the rules but I can’t to much about something i don’t hear about until after the match is over so speak up!
GUESTS should NOT be brought due to social distancing requirements but if you happen to have a guest with you make sure they understand not to talk to you during your match and they MUST BE SEATED in spectator seating, they can not sit next to you during your match.
Failure to comply with these rules may result in ball in hand foul, loss of rack, loss of match, disqualification from the tournament.