I see there is still a few off you that are unsure when to call a foul and who can call a foul. If you feel that your opponent may foul on a shot it's up to you to ask for a ref to watch the shot before your opponent shoots. If you don't get a ref and the shot is made and the shooter believes it was not a foul, it always goes in favor of the shooter. Once the 8 ball is pocketed the game is over if you felt is was an illegal shot it was up to you to have that shot referred. At no time can a player from your team make signs or jester to get the attention of their player to get a ref or to call a foul it's up to the player at the table to make that call. Your opponent can call a foul and get ball in hand for couching.To call a foul after the 8 ball is down and the players have shook hands is Bad Sportsmanship. I know I have posted this many times before but please read again you may remember something you forgot.

You all have been asking when is Saturday 8 Ball coming back to the Ave?
This Saturday 26 at 1pm $10 entry $2 green fees and bar adds $100 bucks to the pot.

Tuesday 9 Ball at the Bridge is going great had 11 players out. C.A.P. Billiards Ltd. donated $50 to get the 9 Ball pot going, David Wetmore won 2 chances and Steven Royer 1 but no luck and the pot is know at $61 bucks!



Good Sportsmanship and League Play

Provided by the CCS - Canadian Cue Sport Association

It's the Good Sportsmanship displayed by everyone that makes League Play the fun and enjoyable experience that it's meant to be.

As strange as it sounds,
You can win the game and still be a LOSER
You can lose the game and still be a WINNER
In the game of life, it’s the sportsmanship that you display that makes all the difference.

WHAT IS GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP?
According to the dictionary, it’s:
…… “to treat with courtesy and respect”
…… “a reputation for being just, good, fair, etc.”

1.KNOW THE RULES
It’s to your advantage and your opponent does have the right for the game to be played by all the rules, regardless of whether you know them or like them.

2. ALWAYS GIVE YOUR BEST GAME
You may be… way better or way worse than your opponent,
You may be… on your game or totally off,
You may be…way ahead or way behind in the game or the match,
....but always give it your best shot!

3. NO “SHARKING” – WIN ON MERIT, NOT GAMESMANSHIP
What’s Sharking? Any unsportsmanlike act that serves to upset your opponent anytime during the game or their concentration while shooting. Here are a few examples you may have experienced yourself:

Acting Aggressive

Using excessive profanity

Making rude or sarcastic comments (e.g. "Don’t Miss!")

Smashing or throwing your cue or balls around, slamming chalk down, etc.

Stroking while your opponent is racking and / or breaking one second later.

Refusing to acknowledge an obvious foul or allowing a shot to be refereed.


Acting Annoying
Insisting on unnecessary repeated re-racks.

Deliberately and excessively slowing the pace of the game.

Making reference to a likely loss of game.

Making your opponent hunt for the chalk or the patch.

Seeing whether your opponent’s shot is makeable even when there is little likelihood of a foul.

Asking your opponent their shot when it’s obvious or before they’ve decided.

Complaints about (you name it) – the playing equipment, the playing conditions, the pool gods……….


Creating Distraction
Standing close to the table in your opponent’s vision.

Standing over the shoulder of the player when he or she is shooting.

Causing a sudden or distracting movement or sound….just as they’re shooting.

Continuing to talk to your opponent while they’re executing a shot.

Tallking loudly to others about the game or their opponent…


4. HANDLE DISPUTES THE RIGHT WAY
Disputes will occur and almost all involve a foul stemming from lack of rules knowledge or a judgement call. If it’s a judgement call on a shot; take note that it will always go in favour of the shooter unless the opponent has exercised the right of having it refereed.

Getting disputes settled out should be a straight forward matter:
STEP 1. The two players involved in a dispute “agree to disagree”.
STEP 2. The two players involved explain the dispute to their captains only!… and then the players are no longer involved. At no time is any other teammate or spectator to be involved.
STEP 3. The two Captains attempt to reach a reasonable agreement which will then be considered final.
STEP 4. If the two Captains “agree to disagree”, then the game automatically carries on in favor of the shooter.
STEP 5. A written Protest may be filed with the League Executive whose decision will be final including any impact it may have on Individual and Team standings. Their Ruling will take into account the display of any poor Sportsmanship.

5. IT’S ALL ABOUT COURTESY AND RESPECT
Do shake hands before and after a game….without having to chase you down.

Do pay attention to the game….(no one else can call a foul).

Do give your best game.. without gloating when you win or complaining when you lose.

Do acknowledge a well played shot or game or match…..


6. THE HOST CLUB AND THEIR EQUIPMENT
They sponsor and provide exclusive use of their facilities and equipment. Whether at home or away.. you represent your home/host club or bar. And just as your patronage is important to them, so is the display of good sportsmanship on your part and on the part of your teammates.

As always, Good Luck, Good Shooting and most of all Good Sportsmanship!
Rose