Pool Etiquette

BASIC POOL ETIQUETTE The very basic and important rule is do not make yourself a distraction to the player. Making sudden loud noise and fast movements may distract the player. But most of all, never stand or cross in the line of sight of the player. What is the line of sight? It is purely the path of the eye of the player focusing along his billiard cue tip ball. If you are unintentionally in the line of sight of the player, simply stop moving of cause acute movements of the body until the player completes his shot, just be courteous.

Also be cautious when you move around the billiard table, your opposite player may suddenly jerk up his billiard cue from behind and hit you and get hurt. He may even spread his legs to get a more stable stance, this way you can get yourself being tripped over by his legs.

As always follow the rules of play both spoken and unspoken rules and always remember to have fun.

Player Roster

Captains, please be sure when adding players to include first and last name to the score sheet. New players must be added 1 week in advance and as always please printe clearly. If you have 7 players already please be sure to drop on player. All Teams are encouraged to have a team name. Just add it to your scoresheet.

Rules-In-Review

1.18 UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT - No player is permitted to engage in any activity, which is unsportsmanlike in nature, embarrassing, disruptive and detrimental to other players or to the sport in general. Covered under this rule is the heckling of any player, booing, hissing, standing in the line of the shot about to be made and loud or boisterous noises from the opposing team or their guests. Unsportsmanlike conduct on the part of either team or their guests is cause for the loss of the game in progress.

1.9 SLOW PLAY - If in the opinion of the opposing captain, a player is impeding the progress of the tournament or game with consistently slow play, the opposing captain can warn the player and then at his discretion impose a maximum 1-minute time limit that applies to both players between shots (both player’s are put on a shot clock). Slow Play shall be defined as a player exceeding more than an average of 2 minutes per shot in a given inning. Discretion should be used in enforcing this rule; a single shot that takes more than 2 minutes in an otherwise wellpaced inning should not be considered cause enough for a warning or to request the 1-minute shot clock. If the 1-minute time limit is imposed and the time limit is exceeded by a player, a foul will be called and the incoming player is rewarded according to the rules applicable to the game. During a player’s inning, the shot clock starts when the previous shot ends and runs until tip-to-ball contact begins the next shot. The time while a shot is in progress is not counted. If a player begins with cue ball in hand, the shot clock starts when he has possession of the cue ball. A warning with the announcement of “Time” should be made 10 seconds prior to the time limit being reached. If a player exceeds the time limit specified for the match, a foul will be called and the incoming player is rewarded according to the rules applicable to the game. If the shot clock is started late on a shot due to neglect or oversight of the timekeeper, the player receives the benefit of the late start.

West Coast Challenge LIX - San Diego
July 10-12, Town & Country

SDPL League Banquet
Mon, July 13th, Mission Valley Resorts

Fall 2009 Team Registration

Included in your packets are the Fall 2009 Team Registrations. Please fill it out and return as soon as possible. A copy is available from the link on this page which can be turned in at any official SDPL event.

Team Playoffs

Congratulations to Mission Valley Resorts 4 for winning the team Playoffs. Joe Myers, Kim Walker, Jeff Brayshaw, Stefan Bailey, & Hai Tran. They will go on to represent San Diego at the West Coast Challenge.

Individuals Tournament Results

Congratulations to Joe Myers for winning the tournament. The top (3) finishers qualify to go to the West Coast Challenge. Because of multiple qualifications there will be some players that finished after 8th place that will be moved up. The complete listing will be posted after confirmation from the Board.

1. Joe Myers
2. Joe Corder
3. Ben Pham
4. Kim Walker
5. Luis Abarca
6. Lee Davis
7. Rocky McCluskey
8. Brad Hasper
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9. Ernie Elliott
10.Thomas King
11.Terri Estep
12.Mark O'Brien
13.Rachel Dickinson
14.Cristy Ward
15.Brad Kirby
16.Nigel Mayer

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Open Individuals - Sun, Jun 28th

Open Individuals Tournament -

DATE/LOCATION CHANGE!!!

The Open Individuals tournament will be held at The Hungry Stickl, Sunday, June 28th. Registration starts at 10am. Play starts at 11am. 4664 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, (858) 272-1412. A $5.00 entry fee will be due at registration for each player.

Players who have played at least 50% of all possible games to date qualify for the competition. The double elimination, best of 5 competition will decide the leagues top (8) players. You must register before the designated time in order to participate.
This is also a West Coast Challenge qualifier event with the top (8) players qualifying to represent San Diego.

Individuals Tournament

The Individuals Tournament was held on Sunday, June 28st at The Hungry Stick. This was a West Coast Challenge qualifier event. The eight individuals qualify to represent San Diego at the WCC.

Seeking Referees

We are seeking people to referee the West Coast Challenge matches. If you are interested please contact Tom King at (760) 274-3758, or email at cardiffking@hotmail.com.

San Diego Pride Parade

The SDPL is forming a committee to get information together to participate in the San Diego Pride Parade. This committee will create a presentation to present to the Board, then, if approved, implement the plan for the Pride Parade. Ben Jett has volunteered to chair this event, along side David Laguana, Public Relations. If interested, please contact Ben Jett at sailorben97@yahoo.com or David Laguana at sdpl-pr@sdpl.org. We are hoping to gather enough support to have SDPL represented at Pride 2009. We look forward hearing from you.