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Constitution (revised 9th September 2013)

 

  1. The League shall be known as the ’Market Promotions’ Sunday Pool League.
  2. The League Rules to be played are the World Rules as agreed at the AGM (29/07/06).
  3. The League shall be administered by 3 officers: Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer, plus as many committee members deemed necessary by the officers.
    1. No more than 3 members from any one club or pub shall be permitted to serve on the committee at any one time.
    2. However the committee will recommend by discretion in the best interests of the League to increase the number of committee members from any one club or Pub if the required amount does not meet its accepted level.
    3. Any committee member who does not attend 3 committee meetings between set AGM dates will be asked to step down.
    4. All committee Members are expected to attend the Major Finals event to assist in refereeing duties and mainly any league duties that is required.
  4. The Treasurer shall ensure that all monies received is banked either on deposit or in a current account and any two of three signatures of the three officers be needed to make withdrawals.
  5. Annual General Meeting (AGM). This meeting shall take place once every year (normally before the start of the winter season), and only teams who have paid their subscription fees for the forthcoming season shall be allowed to vote.
    1. Each team having paid will receive a voting card. A show of cards will be the only method of voting.
    2. Notice of the AGM will be sent to all existing and non-existing pubs or clubs at least 28 days before the date of the AGM. Also details will be on the fixture list during the Summer League.
    3. Any issues to be brought forward at the AGM must be put in writing and sent to the Secretary 7 days before the date of the AGM.
  6. The agenda for the AGM will be as follows:
    1. Chairman’s report.
    2. Secretary’s report.
    3. Treasurer’s report and balance sheet.
    4. Election of officers and committee members.
    5. Proposed changes.
    6. Any other business (AOB).

    The time for AOB will be at the discretion of the Chairman.

  7. The league will operate two Leagues comprising of a Winter and Summer season of which divisions and groups will be decided.
  8. The league shall award trophies to the winners and other participants.
  9. All matches to start 8:00pm prompt. SCRATCH time 8:15pm.
  10. Making of the draw:

    Four names must be on the result card when the game commences and anyone not present whose name is down when halfway commences will be marked down as lost.

    1. The league games will consist of 8 singles (2 halves of 4 singles). Only a maximum of 6 players can be used on the night.
    2. Team Knockout games will end when a team wins 4 games and this will consist of 7 singles. (4/3 split).
  11. The League committee will officiate and organise all league structures, team knockouts, singles and doubles knockouts and neutral venues.
    1. Neutral venues that have been decided MUST be adhered to, failure to comply with this rule will result in disqualification from the named competition. Only exceptional circumstances, which must be brought to the committee can be altered, this action must be brought forward at least 7 days before the set date.
  12. Claimed games - All games will be awarded 8-0.
    1. Teams who withdraw from the league and do not fulfil the first 50% of the league campaign, ALL results will be 8-0 claims. Teams who withdraw from the league after fulfilling the first 50% of the League campaign, the opposition will be awarded 8-0 claims at the start of the halfway period. All players averages will be decided by the committee.
  13. Cancelled Matches.
    1. Cancelled LEAGUE Matches. All teams must give 48 hours notice to both the opposition and the Secretary.
    2. Cancelled TEAM KNOCKOUT Matches. Rearranged Knockout matches MUST be played ON or BEFORE the SET date - NOT AFTER. Offending teams will be eliminated from the competition.
  14. Re-arranged Matches.

    Teams must note that it is the responsibility of both captains or representatives to rearrange unfulfilled fixtures and this must be completed by the last league fixture date of that particular season. If no decision can be made, then it will be left to the leagues committee’s decision.

  15. A player who misses a game will be counted as a loss.
  16. All result cards are to be handed into the designated drop-off points which are:

    KENNYS
    JOINERS ARMS
    STAR & GARTER

    by no later than 8:00pm on the following Thursday.

    1. Any Result Cards that do not meet this deadline, the OFFENDING TEAM will lose all points and will be deducted from the league.
    2. Winning teams are responsible for handing the results, in the event of a drawn match, then it is the responsibility of the home team.
  17. Teams who solely turn up for home fixtures but do not participate in away fixtures will be will be disciplined and will be deducted extra points. The Committee will inform the offending teams of the decision.
    1. Teams who do not attend 3 consecutive fixtures during any time of the season are deemed as folded and rule 12a will apply.
  18. There will be NO TRANSFERS.
  19. When a player has played a league game or a knockout match, he CANNOT play for another team no matter what division. The league committee will decide on what action will be taken.
    1. When a player has played a league game or a knockout match for a team who then withdraws from the league, those players CANNOT play for another side. However, in only extreme circumstances can the league committee overrule this decision where they feel it is in the best interests of the league.
  20. Disputes.

    All disputes should be put in writing and sent to committee. If it is during a Match, the game in question should not be finished and the result card should not be signed. A signed result card is agreeing by both parties that the result is correct.

  21. To be eligible to enter the Singles and Doubles Knockout a player must have played at least three League matches during the Winter season.
  22. Players from different teams can pair up in the doubles.
    1. Doubles partners can change, only BEFORE the first round has been made. No CHANGE OF DOUBLES IS ALLOWED after the first round is played.
    2. ALL SINGLES & DOUBLES matches MUST be played ON or BEFORE the SET DATE. The set date takes priority if both parties cannot agree a rearranged date. It is important that when entering the competition all players must be available for the set dates which will be on the memos and forms supplied.
    3. All monies are to be paid before players are allowed to enter the individual knockouts, failure will result in elimination from the competition.
  23. In the event of a tie, the League position will be decided in order:
    1. MOST WINS.
    2. MOST DRAWS.
    3. RESULTS BETWEEN THE TEAMS DURING THAT SEASON.
  24. Promotion and Relegation issues will be at the discretion of the committee, depending on the structure and format which is set by the committee, i.e. How many divisions, increase or reduction in teams etc.
    1. Teams who apply to join the league MUST clearly state their team name in accordance with the strength and development of their team. Existing teams are not permitted to change their personnel where it is deemed to comprise foul play. Such action will be decided by the league committee in which the spirit of the game will be put into disrepute. Teams are advised to maintain their identity as this could cause a conflict of interest. League decision is FINAL.
    2. TEAMS in Division ONE must continually have at least 2 playing members who have represented that team the previous season. This is to protect genuine teams who have progressed through the promotion / relegation process. New teams will be expected and invited to start in the lowest division. NO FAST TRACK!
  25. Points System will be as follows:

    1 point for every frame, +3 points for a match win,+1 point for a drawn match.

  26. All League and Knockout matches are to be played in accordance with the Leagues Constitution.
  27. ALL TEAMS NOTE THAT THE SPIRIT OF THE GAME MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. DISCIPLINE WILL BE TAKEN AGAINST ANY OFFENDING TEAM or PLAYERS WHO BREAKS THIS CODE OF CONDUCT.
  28. SOCIAL NETWORKING. Any player found to be using Foul, Abusive and Threatening behaviour against any fellow league member will be dealt with accordingly. The player in question will be suspended from ALL EPA affiliated Pool leagues until a decision has been made on what action will be taken. The player has a right to appeal within 14 days of when the the Final outcome/result has been made.
    1. Players are reminded that a CODE OF PRACTISE OF FAIR PLAY MUST be adhered to at ALL TIMES.
  29. THE COMMITTEE'S DECISION WILL BE FINAL ON ALL MATTERS.

 

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