By-Laws as of 13 November 2023Contents 2.13 Restrictions and Provisions (Ranking). 1 Rules of Play1.1 The official rules of “International Eight Ball Rules” are used by the Brisbane and Districts Eight Ball Association Incorporated for competition and match play. 1.2 Anyone wishing to change or dispute any of the “International Eight Ball Rules” may do so at a meeting of the Queensland Eight Ball Federation. 2 By-lawsPlease read these By-Laws carefully. Ignorance of these By-Laws does not constitute grounds for appeal. Breaches of the By-Laws will incur penalties at the discretion of the Management Committee. 2.1 Meetings2.1.1 Committee Meetings and General Meetings will be held as per the rules of the association. Details of these can be found in the Constitution of Brisbane & Districts 8 Ball Association Incorporated. 2.1.2 In addition to these meetings, from time to time, the management committee may use captain’s chat to communicate key messages to team captains. 2.1.3 The Captain of each team or a temporary delegate must join the captains messenger chat on Facebook, and provide an email address and phone number in order for them to receive relevant messages. 2.1.4 All Meetings will be conducted in accordance with the Association’s Constitution and in a civil and responsible manner. Any member causing a disturbance may be ejected and Penalties imposed. 2.2 Dress Code2.2.1 A collared shirt & shoes are to be worn at all times at Association venues. No singlets or thongs. Other clothing should be neat and tidy. 2.2.2 The opposing Captain may refuse any incorrectly dressed player permission to play. 2.2.3 Players should make themselves aware of any specific dress codes required at any host venue and comply with those requirements. 2.2.4. For all Finals, collared shirt, black slacks and black shoes must be worn. Any player not meeting these requirements may be refused permission to play, unless prior arrangements have been made with both captains’ agreement and committee approval. 2.2.5 For all trial events (except scotch doubles events), collared shirt, black slacks and black enclosed shoes must be worn. Any player not meeting these requirements may be refused permission to trial, unless committee approval has been sought prior to trial. 2.3 Player Conduct2.3.1 It is the responsibility of each and every player to maintain a good relationship with the Management of the venues, visitors, and other patrons for the continued success of the Association’s competition. 2.3.2 The games are to be played in a sportsman-like manner at all times. 2.3.3 Team Captains have a limited responsibility for the discipline and conduct of their team members. 2.3.4 Team Captains are responsible for reporting any incidents likely to reflect on the good name of the Association. All relevant incidents are to be reported to, as soon as possible following the incident to a member of the Management Committee. 2.3.5 All members are bound by the AEBF Member Protection Policy. Where the Management Committee become aware of any possible breaches of this policy, these breaches will be investigated, and disciplinary proceedings initiated where appropriate. 2.3.6 Bad language, violence of any kind, or abuse will not be tolerated. 2.3.7 Penalties and suspensions may be imposed at the discretion of the Management Committee. Members may be held responsible for costs and/or damages. The Queensland Federation may be advised to act in extreme cases. 2.3.8 The Management Committee has the right to terminate a player’s membership in the event of a serious breach of conduct or continuous “bad behaviour” as per the AEBF Member Protection Policy. 2.4 Commencement of Matches2.4.1 It is the Home team’s responsibility to ensure that the tables at the venue are suitable for play. Captains should actively seek the assistance of their venue’s management, or failing that, the assistance of the Management Committee to resolve issues. 2.4.2 Table size should be 7′ x 3’6” or the new Supreme Tables and be as clean and level as possible. At least one spider and bridge should be supplied. 2.4.3 If a team is not financial, the opposing team must take a team forfeit win of 3/nil. 2.4.4 If both teams are not financial games will not be taken into account. 2.4.5 Individual points for players in un-financial teams will not be awarded. 2.4.6 All non-financial teams may incur a team penalty. 2.5 Match Play2.5.1 All games should commence by 7.10pm and in any event no later than 7.15pm. 2.5.2 Alterations to start times and dates can only apply with prior agreement between opposing Captains and in any event a committee member must be informed. 2.5.3 Each team, at their own discretion and through negotiation with opposing team, supply a referee for each match. One referee who time keeps and oversees the game. Alternative arrangements can be made, however both captains MUST agree on referring arrangement. 2.5.4 Games should be played in good spirit and contrived results will not be tolerated. 2.5.5 Match referees may impose shot penalties, or loss of game penalties, at their discretion for bad language, bad behaviour or unsportsmanlike conduct in keeping with the International Eightball Rules. 2.5.6 If a team forfeits, that team will be liable for the match fees of the forfeited fixture for both teams. 2.5.7 The team forfeited to will be awarded a 12-0 frame win and must still submit a score sheet with 4 player’s names to avail of these frame points. Individuals in the team forfeited to will be awarded individual frame points based on their rank. No bonus points will be awarded. Frame points are awarded as follows:
2.5.8 All matches are to be played by the scheduled time, baring unforeseen exceptional emergent circumstances… and only with prior approval from the committee. 2.5.9 The venue Manager has full power to stop play at closing time. Points will be awarded on completed frames only. The use of 2 tables, if possible, will alleviate this problem. 2.6 Disputes2.6.1 All disputes are to be resolved by the match referee at the time of occurrence and their decision will be final. Captains may be invited to discuss the dispute at the discretion of the match referee; however, involvement without the referee’s invitation is not permitted. 2.6.2 Any unresolved disputes should be referred verbally to a committee member within 24 hours of the occurrence. 2.6.3 All disputes are to be in writing to the Committee and only those will be considered. The committee’s decision will be final. 2.6.4 Appeals against Management Committee decisions are to be in writing to the Queensland Eightball Federation. Your Association Committee will not be party to any dispute of their decisions, and dissent will be referred to the Queensland Eightball Federation. 2.7 Unregistered Players2.7.1 A register of financial members is kept by the Treasurer. Registration fees are payable when your third match in a team is played. For fill-in players, registration is payable when you have played your 5th match. 2.7.2 Any team wishing to register a player during the season may do so, but registration fees must be paid on the week of the player’s third match. 2.7.3 Disputes regarding a player’s eligibility should be addressed in the first instance to the Secretary. 2.7.4 Any team playing an unregistered player will forfeit that player’s points up to and including that night. Repeated offences may result in penalties at the discretion of the Management Committee. 2.8 Results2.8.1 At the completion of the nights play captains should finalise pool stat and submit once the scores have been verified as correct. 2.8.2 If there are discrepancies or disputes, fill in the comment/notes box on the finalisation screen on pool stat outlining discrepancy / dispute so that the matter can be brought to attention of the registrar. 2.8.3 Match results will stand unless varied or altered by the application of the Associations By-Laws or by a committee decision. 2.8.4 It is the responsibility of each Captain to check in pool stat that scores are accurate, that they have selected a best and fairest player and finalised team results by submitting. 2.9 Playing Fees2.9.1 Each team will be liable for Team Fees for each night of scheduled play (except Finals), unless 2.9.2 Captains are responsible for collection and payment of the team fees and registrations if applicable. 2.9.3 Team fees are to be deposited into the Association’s bank account by close of business on the Friday of the week of play. 2.9.4 It is the responsibility of each player to ensure that their team fees are paid. 2.9.5 Payments for team fees are due at a minimum on a weekly basis with the final amount to be paid by the due date of the invoice. If your team is unfinancial it will be ineligible to compete in finals or receive prize monies. 2.9.6 Non-payment will result in the team being disqualified and all lawful means will be used to recover unpaid monies. 2.9.7 All players registered with the declared un-financial team will lose their status as registered players until that player’s portion of the funds are recovered. (Unless they were the person allocated to do the banking on behalf of the team in which case the full outstanding amount will need to be recovered). 2.9.8 If a team wishes to withdraw from competition they must advise the committee two weeks prior to withdrawal, otherwise team fees will still be required to be deposited. Registered players’ from withdrawn teams may play with other teams subject to the Committee’s approval. 2.9.9 Players from a disqualified team may play with another team once all outstanding monies are recovered, subject to Committee approval. 2.10 Scoring System2.10.1 One point will be allocated for each frame won. 2.10.2 If a player wins all four games on a night the player will be awarded a 1 bonus point which will not count toward the final score on the night. 2.10.3 If a player completes a master break the player will be awarded 1 individual point which does not count toward the final score on the night. 2.10.4 Any individual player can only receive a maximum of 7 points per night. 2.10.5 The first player in each grade to reach 30 points and 60 points will be eligible for a cash prize to be paid on presentation night. In a tie situation percentage will be used to distinguish. 2.10.6 In the event of a tie cash prizes will be divided equally. 2.10.7 Team points will be awarded as follows:
2.10.8 In the event of a tie for any quarter or semi-final position the frames for and against will determine the team positions. 2.10.9 Bonus points and Master break points do not count in finals for team or individual results. 2.11 Master Breaks2.11.1 DEFINITION: When a player pots all of his/her group of balls, and the black, in the first shot of a match, without having been given a penalty shot he/she shall be deemed to have completed a master break. 2.11.2 Notification of master breaks must be verified by both captains and recorded in pool stat by home team. 2.12 Best and Fairest2.12.1 Captains are required to nominate a Best & Fairest player from the opposing team for each night’s play. 2.12.2 The nominated players name is to be entered in pool stat. 2.12.3 Prizes will be awarded in all grades for the players with the most votes at the presentation night. 2.12.4 In the event of a tie, percentage will be taken into account. 2.12.5 Disqualification or censure for inappropriate behaviour will rule a player ineligible. 2.13 Restrictions and Provisions (Ranking)2.13.1 Players will be ranked 1 to 4 based on their percentage of frames won in the previous year of league play in the association. The ranks are based on the following percentages: Open Grade 1 = >30%. Only 1 pointers can go down to B Grade the following year and will be registered as B Grade 1.5 = 30.1% -44.99% or known ability and will be registered A Grade. 2.5 = 45% -53.49% or known ability (Registered as A Grade) 3 = 53.5% – 59.99% or known ability (Registered as A Grade) 3.5 = 60% – 67.49% or known ability (Registered as A Grade) 4 = State Player or over 67.5% or known ability (Registered as A Grade) B Open Grade 1 = <30%. Only 1 pointers can go down to C Grade the following year and will be registered as C 1.5 = 30.1% -44.99% or known ability (Registered as B Grade) 2 = 45% -59.99% or known ability (Registered as B Grade) 3 = 60% – 69.99% or known ability (Registered as B Grade) C Grade 1 = < 44.99% or known ability 2 = 45% -57.49% or known ability 3 = 57.5% -69.99% or known ability 2.13.2 Any player who played multiple grades over the previous 1 year will have a rank derived from previous year’s statistics. 2.13.3 The Maximum points for any given round must not exceed 10. If the points in a round exceed 10, then any frames putting the points beyond 10 in each round will be forfeited and awarded to the opponent. 2.13.4 Any player may choose to play a higher grade, and may move up more than one grade. 2.13.5 Only those players with a rank of 1 may choose to go down a grade in a new season. 2.13.6 No player may move down more than one grade. 2.13.7 Any player with an average of 70% or more must move up a grade the following year, whereby they will be given a ranking of 1 for that year. 2.13.8 New players must be ranked by the committee prior to them being allowed to play. The committee will manually rank a new player based on any information that can be gathered, such as performance in other associations. 2.13.9 Any players who were manually ranked will have their ranking reviewed at the end of the current season, which may result in a change of ranking in the middle of the year, between seasons. 2.13.10 A new player who plays in a fixture prior to being ranked by the committee will have a default rank of 3 or if in Open grade 4. 2.13.11 The Committee reserves the right to rank players based on their individual experience and previous levels of play. 2.13.12 A fill-in player cannot already be involved with another fixture from the same grade in that round. 2.13.13 Teams missing players may use Brisbane & Districts registered players from a lower grade to fill in. Non Brisbane & Districts replacements will be rated a 3 unless committee approves otherwise. 2.13.14 Lower grade players substituting in the the higher grade may play three fixtures in the current season and must stay in the higher grade if they exceed these (If ranked higher than a 1). 2.13.15 The Committee reserves the right to grade players individually before the season commences. 2.14 General2.14.1 Juniors may play in any grade according to their ability, provided they are accompanied by a responsible adult. Their registration fee will be charged at 50%. 2.14.2 Any player wishing to drop from a higher grade to a lower grade may apply in writing to the Management Committee. 2.14.3 Any visiting player from interstate or overseas, who can provide proof of residency and membership of an appropriate association, may be granted Honorary Temporary Membership and play at the committee’s discretion. 2.15 Finals2.15.1 Placing of the top teams will be determined by the following factors in order:
2.15.1 The top 4 teams in each division shall play out a final’s series. 2.15.2 The teams finishing 1st and 2nd will play in Semi Final 1, with 1st as home team. 2.15.3 The teams finishing 3rd and 4th will play in Semi Final 2, with 3rd as home team. 2.15.4 The winner of Semi Final 1 will go directly to the Grand Final as the home team. 2.15.5 The loser of Semi Final 1 will play in the Preliminary Final as the home team. 2.15.5 The winner of Semi Final 2 will play in the Preliminary Final as the away team. 2.15.6 The loser of Semi Final 2 will finish in 4th place. 2.15.7 The loser of the Preliminary Final will finish in 3rd place. 2.15.8 The winner of Preliminary Final will play in the Grand Final as the away team. 2.15.9 All Finals will be played at a venue decided by the committee. 2.15.10 A 45 second shot clock with 1 x 15 second extension per player, per frame will be used in all finals. 2.15.11 Bonus points and Master Break Points will not be awarded during finals. 2.15.12 All Grand Finals shall have neutral referees where possible. 2.15.13 The Management Committee is responsible for organising the finals series. 2.15.14 All other playing rules and By-Laws apply to the finals series. 2.15.15 This format may be altered if less than 7 or more than 12 teams contest the Home and Away games. 2.15.16 Dress Code players should refer to 2.2. 2.15.17 The Finals series will be Best of 3. 2.15.18 In the event of a draw in any match of the finals series the captains will select 3 players each to play in a 3 Man Shootout played as a single frame shootout. The home team shall hold break the first and third frames. 2.15.19 For a player to be eligible to play in the Finals that player must be a Registered member and must have played at least 16 Frames for the team that season, unless exceptional circumstances arise, in which case application can be made in writing to the committee. 2.16 Prizes and Trophies2.16.1 The allocation of funds for cash prizes and trophies will be made by the Management Committee. The funds allocated depend on the number of teams participating and sponsorship raised. Members will be advised at the earliest opportunity possible. 2.16.2 All prize Money will be payable at Presentation Night unless prior arrangements have been made and approved by the Management Committee. 2.16.3 Currently the prize pool for teams in each season is a percentage of the total match fees collected over the season. The total pool for each grade is as follows:
2.16.4 Where there are 4 teams in the finals, the prize pool is distributed as follows:
2.16.5 The amounts above may be adjusted for rounding purposes. 2.16.6 The first player in each grade who reaches 30 points in a season will be awarded the First to 30 prize. This player will be awarded a $50 prize to be distributed out at presentation night. 2.16.7 The first player, in each grade, who reaches 60 points in a season will be awarded the First to 60 prize. This player will be awarded a $50 prize to be distributed out at presentation night. 2.16.8 Players in B Open or C grade who achieve a master break/s during a season, will receive a medallion as a prize. Players in Open grade who achieve at least five master breaks/s during a season, will receive a medallion as a prize. The medallion will indicate the amount of master breaks achieved during the season. 2.16.9 If a player achieves two master breaks in the same match, they will be awarded a $50 prize to be distributed out at presentation night. 2.17 Representative TeamsEach year, Brisbane & Districts enter teams into major events. Regular events include City vs Country, Q-Cup, Country Cup, but this may change from time to time. The teams entered by Brisbane & Districts are referred to hereafter as representative teams. Trial events may be held for those wishing to play on representative teams. 2.17.1 To be eligible to trial for a Brisbane and Districts representative team, a player must:
Exceptional circumstances may be considered by the management committee, where an application is made in writing to the committee. Any player who qualifies but fails to meet all eligibility criteria will forfeit their position to the next eligible player from the trial event. 2.17.2 No player can trial for a team for which they are ineligible as per the rules of the organising body for that event. City Vs Country 2.17.3 Ladies Singles Champion and Open Grade, B Open Grade and C Grade Top Point Scorer from the previous year offered a wild card to CVC for following year. (Permitting that player meets all other eligibility requirements) 2.17.4 Returning players who have played for other associations or were not playing in the previous calendar year of eight ball are eligible to trial for City vs Country provided they have a years’ worth of pool stat so grading can be verified by the organising body. 2.17.5 Any new players playing for the first season of pool with Brisbane & Districts need to have at least a year’s worth of pool stats to be eligible to trial so that grading can be verified by the organising body. 2.17.6 A player is not permitted to trial for more than one City vs Country team.
2.18 Member Subsidies2.18.1 Members are entitled to apply for a subsidy to assist with costs associated with attending State and national trials or event upon successful selection. In order to qualify for a subsidy, you must meet the following criteria:
All event subsidies are determined by the management committee for that event and will be paid to players once the event has finished. Determination for funding is based upon the following factors: longevity of membership, participation in representative teams and service to Brisbane and Districts 8 Ball. |