RULES 1 . Entry   into   the   League   is   by   invitation   only.   Permanent   membership   will   be   voted   on   at   the   A.G.M.   after   playing   one season. 2 . 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). 3 . 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. 4 . 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. 5 . If   a   team   only   has   3   or   4   players   available,   and   there   are   no   substitutes,   one   or   two   players   may   be   selected   to   play   a second   frame   so   that   the   match   can   be   completed.   The   player(s)   who   play   twice   will   be   chosen   at   random   as   part   of   the match   draw,   unless   both   team   captains   agree   to   a   different   arrangement.   If   a   player   selected   to   play   twice   is   unable   to do   so,   the   opposing   captain   must   be   informed   at   the   time   of   the   draw,   and   another   player   will   be   selected.   If   a   selected player   simply   refuses   to   play   their   second   frame,   that   frame   will   be   forfeited   to   the   opposition.   A   team   may   play   with   3 players   and   use   players   twice   on   a   maximum   of   6   occasions   during   the   League   season.   If   a   team   has   fewer   than   3 players,   players   cannot   be   selected   to   play   twice.   Any   frames   that   cannot   be   played   will   be   awarded   to   the   opposition. Any forfeited or unplayed frames must be clearly noted on the result card. 6 . 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. 7 . 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. 8 . 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. 9 . 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. 1 0 . 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) 1 1 . 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 27 th October 2026. 1 2 . LEAGUE   CUP.   Qualification   is   three   league   games   played   for   your   club .   Entry   is   free   for   each   team.   The   rules   and format   for   this   competition   will   be   decided   at   the   League   Cup   draw.   A   representative   from   each   team   will   be   required   to attend. 13. Refreshments for visiting teams are at the discretion of the home team.