Entry into the League is by invitation only. Permanent membership will be voted on at the A.G.M. after playing one season. Matches are played on Tuesday evenings and start at 8.00pm. (7.30pm for Clubs using only one table). The match commences with a draw to determine opponents. The home team captain chooses the order of play. Games will run continuously on at least one table until the match is completed (i.e. there will be no breaks for such as refreshments unless both captains agree). Any requests to accommodate the opposition, i.e. players wishing to play first or last, must be decided by the captains before play starts. The deadline for late arrivals is 9.30 p.m. unless agreed otherwise by both captains prior to play starting. Matches may not be cancelled under any circumstances. Any team unable to commence play by 8pm (or for clubs with one table 7-45pm) will lose one point and a further point for every fifteen minutes it is in default. If a team turns up with 4 players, then one player will be allowed to play twice if the remaining player fails to turn up and there are no substitutes available. The player will be selected by means of a draw which will take place at the time of the match draw unless both captains agree otherwise. If a selected player is not able to play twice then the opposition must be notified at the time of selection so a different player could be selected. Refusal to play by a player will result in the forfeit of the frame. If a team turns up with less than 4 players, then no player will be allowed to play twice. Points for un-played frames will be awarded to the opposition. Please note this on your result card. If a team fails to turn up for 3 games then they will be removed from the League. All results for the team will be removed from the League standings. Both team captains are responsible for results. All results to reach the secretary by the Friday following the match. Failure to do so will result in both teams being deducted 2 points from their League Cup handicap. Each team will be allowed to forward a result in late once without penalty. League tables will be updated on the website on a regular basis and are available from the Secretary on request. WPBSA rules apply with the exception of Section 3.14 (Foul and a Miss). Snooker rules are now available on the World Snooker website. They can also be downloaded or purchased from this site. Players wishing to change teams may do so once only during the league season. Before playing for a new team they must miss two consecutive league games. All individual club rules i.e. age, dress etc., will apply to visitors. If in doubt check with the club or the League Secretary before visiting. Any individual in dispute with any club in the league should settle the dispute before visiting. Snooker League positions will be calculated on frames won. If at the end two or more teams are equal on frames then the following criteria will be applied to determine positions: - Most matches won between the teams in question Most frames gained in matches played between the teams in question Most matches won in matches played between the teams in question if the tie is between two teams, and it is permissible, a play-off match will be played (this will only be applied to determine winners, runners-up & relegation places) lots will be drawn between the teams in question (this will only be applied to determine winners, runners-up & relegation places) INDIVIDUAL/DOUBLES KNOCKOUTS. Qualification is one league game played for your club. Entrance fee – No cost. Draw for the first round will be made on Tuesday 29th November 2016. LEAGUE CUP. Qualification is four league games played for your club or players who are not able to play the required number of games must be registered by Monday 2nd January 2017. Entry is free for each team. The rules and format for this competition will be decided at a meeting on Tuesday 28th February 2017 at 8.00pm. A representative from each team will be required to attend. Refreshments for visiting teams are at the discretion of the home team.