9.1. General

9.1.1. All matches to be played on the knockout principal under the E.A.S.B. rules.

9.1.2. In the event of a tie in aggregate matches, the black ball shall be re-spotted and the last two players will spin for choice of play.

9.1.3. Prizes will be awarded to Champions, Runners-Up and Highest Break in all Competitions.

9.2. Competition Draws and Handicaps.

9.2.1. Handicaps will be continually assessed throughout the competition and may be adjusted at the discretion of the Executive Committee.

9.2.2. 10 points per division will be used as a guide in individual competitions.

9.2.3. 40 points per division will be used as a guide in team competitions. Teams will be assessed on the full squad.

9.2.4. Draws for all competitions, will be made on a round by round basis. The ‘Competition Secretary’ shall validate the draw.

9.2.5. In aggregate matches, team handicaps will not be considered when applying the rules of snooker to each frame.

9.3. Competition Fees

9.3.1. All competition entrance fees should be paid to the Competition Secretary when submitting the entry form. Entrance will only be accepted if payment is received by the ‘Start of Season’ meeting.

9.3.2. Closing date for all competitions will be clearly shown on each entrance form.

9.3.3. At the discretion of the ‘Competition Secretary’, the closing date for entry to some competitions may be extended.

9.4. Arranging matches

9.4.1. Players and teams should play at the home venue stated, unless mutually agreed to be played elsewhere.

9.4.2. The home drawn player or team has 7 days to contact their opposition and offer three dates to play the match. These dates must not correspond to the opponents’ normal league fixture.

9.4.3. If rule 9.4.2 is not complied with, then the match shall be reversed. The away player or team has 3 days to contact their opponents’ and offer three dates to play the match. These dates must not correspond to the opponents’ normal league fixture.

9.4.4. Any player or team having difficulty in applying rules 9.4.2 and 9.4.3 should contact the ‘Competition Secretary’ or member of the ‘Executive Committee’ immediately.

9.4.5. Failure to comply with the above will result in both players or teams being eliminated from the competition. Re-entry into the competition the following year will be at the discretion of the ‘Executive Committee’.

9.4.6. Should any complications arise that cannot be resolved by the participants, the ‘Executive Committee’ can order matches to be played and the conditions specified.

9.5. Late Arrivals

9.5.1. Matches should start at 7-30pm unless previously agreed by both parties.

9.5.2. Players or teams arriving later than the time agreed to be penalized as follows: 15 minutes – 1 frame or 80 points 30 minutes – 2 frames or 160 points 45 minutes – 3 frames or 240 points 1 hour – Match conceded All remaining frames to be played.

9.6. Competition Result Cards

9.6.1. It is the responsibility of the winners in each round to notify the ‘Competition Secretary’ of the result.

9.6.2. Result cards must be received by the closing date for each round of the competition. Result cards may be scanned and e-mailed to ‘ This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. ’

9.6.3. Results given by e-mail are acceptable, but a signed card or copy being must be received by the ‘Competition Secretary’ by the closing date of that round.

9.6.4. Results given by telephone are not acceptable.

9.6.5. Failure to inform the ‘Competition Secretary’ by the appropriate method and before the closing date of the round will result in exclusion from the competition.

9.6.6. A highest break award will be given in all competitions. Breaks must be recorded on the result card to ensure validation. Under no circumstances will evidence of breaks be accepted at a later stage.

9.7. Final Stages

9.7.1. Semi-finals in all competitions will be played at a neutral venue as decided by the ‘Executive Committee’. They will also be responsible for the appointment of the match officials.

9.7.2. Once dates and venues have been finalized, they will not be altered without good reason.

9.7.3. A dress code of smart casual shall be enforced at all semi-finals and finals. Strictly no jeans, trainers or tracksuits will be allowed. Failure to comply will result in exclusion from the competition.

9.7.4. Players who do not turn up for a semi-final or final will be excluded from the competition and forfeit their prizes. Re-entry into the competition the following year will be at the discretion of the ‘Executive Committee’.

9.8. Eligibility

9.8.1. All players taking part in competitions must be registered with the CDSL.

9.8.2. All entrants must be bona-fide members of the club they are representing.

9.8.3. Playing of unregistered players in any team competition will mean automatic expulsion of that team from the competition.

9.8.4. A player may only play for one team in the same competition.

9.8.5. The Executive Committee shall have the right to refuse entry of any player.

9.8.6. No professional players will be allowed to enter competitions.

9.9. Competition Disputes

9.9.1. The Executive Committee has the right to decide all disputes arising from the competitions and shall have the power to adjudicate on any matter not provided for in these rules.

9.9.2. The Executive Committee decision shall be final.

9.9.3. All disputes must be made in writing to the ‘Competition Secretary’ within 48 hours of the match being played.