Rules and Bylaws

SDPL Spring 2010 Proposed Rule Changes:

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CURRENT RULE –Pg 21 1.14 COACHING - The shooter may request a maximum of 1 coaching (max. 2 min.) from any one of the teammates at any time during a game. They must make sure, however, that the opposing player and designated person watching the table are aware that coaching has been requested. At no time during the game is the player doing the coaching to handle a cue stick or physically place the cue ball on the table. At any time during a game, the shooter may request clarification as to which group is their group of balls and the opposing player must advise them correctly. Coaching must not be offered or given unless requested and to do so constitutes a foul. A player may engage in conversation of any kind with teammates or others after completing each of their turns in any game while their opponent is shooting (this is not a foul). NOTE: During Team Playoffs, coaching is limited to 1 minute, the presiding referee will give a 30 second and 15 second warning only!

PROPOSED RULE 1.14 COACHING - The shooter may request a maximum of 1 coaching (max. 2 min.) from any one of the teammates at any time during a game. They must make sure, however, that the opposing player and designated person watching the table are aware that coaching has been requested. At no time during the game is the player doing the coaching to handle the shooter’s cue stick or physically place the cue ball on the table. At any time during a game, the shooter may request clarification as to which group is their group of balls and the opposing player must advise them correctly. Coaching must not be offered or given unless requested and to do so constitutes a foul. A player may engage in conversation of any kind with teammates or others after completing each of their turns in any game while their opponent is shooting (this is not a foul). NOTE: During Team Playoffs, coaching is limited to 1 minute, the presiding referee will give a 30 second and 15 second warning only!

CURRENT RULE – Pg 36 1.41 COACHING TIME OUT 1. During regular league play, each player is allowed one coaching time out per game for a maximum of 2 minutes per time out. During a coaching time out, the person who has been asked to approach the table may not touch any of the table equipment. This includes, but is not limited to the cue stick, cue ball, bridge, chalk or brush. The person giving coaching may touch the table or cloth while leaning over the table to point at a specific location. 2. During team play-offs, coaching is limited to 1 minute per game; the presiding referee will give a 30 second and 15 second warning only. 3. During individual’s or women’s play-offs, no coaching is permitted.

PROPOSED RULE 1.41 COACHING TIME OUT 1. During regular league play, each player is allowed one coaching time out per game for a maximum of 2 minutes per time out. During a coaching time out, the person who has been asked to approach the table may not touch any of the table equipment. This includes, but is not limited to the shooter’s cue stick, cue ball, bridge, chalk or brush. The person giving coaching may touch the table or cloth while leaning over the table to point at a specific location. A coach may approach the table with his/her own cue stick. 2. During team play-offs, coaching is limited to 1 minute per game; the presiding referee will give a 30 second and 15 second warning only. 3. During individual’s or women’s play-offs, no coaching is permitted.

CURRENT RULE – Pg 28 1.8 NO PRACTICE ALLOWED DURING MATCH 1. It is a foul if you practice at any time during your match, including time-outs and periods of suspended play. "Practice" is defined as any stroke or shot that is not a part of your match, taken on any table at the event venue. In team play, this rule applies to all members of the team roster, whether or not they are playing at the time and whether or not they are listed on the score sheet of the match in progress. 2. Singles and Hi-Lo Penalties - the first violation is a foul, and an unsportsmanlike conduct warning must be issued; a second violation results in loss of game; a third violation results in loss of match. 3. Team Penalties – all penalties are team penalties; second and third penalties may be incurred by any member of the team. a. For practice violations by players who are actually playing in a game at that time: it is a foul, and an unsportsmanlike conduct warning must be issued to the team; a second violation results in loss of game for the player that commits the second violation; a third violation results in loss of match for the team. b. For practice violations by players who are not actually playing in a game at that time: it is a foul during the current game, and an unsportsmanlike conduct warning must be issued to the team; a second violation results in loss of the current game. A third violation results in loss of match for the team.

PROPOSED RULE 1.8 NO PRACTICE ALLOWED DURING MATCH (PLAY-OFFS ONLY) 1. It is a foul if you practice at any time during your match, including time-outs and periods of suspended play. "Practice" is defined as any stroke or shot that is not a part of your match, taken on any table at the event venue. In team play, this rule applies to all members of the team roster, whether or not they are playing at the time and whether or not they are listed on the score sheet of the match in progress. 2. Singles and Hi-Lo Penalties - the first violation is a foul, and an unsportsmanlike conduct warning must be issued; a second violation results in loss of game; a third violation results in loss of match. 3. Team Penalties – all penalties are team penalties; second and third penalties may be incurred by any member of the team. a. For practice violations by players who are actually playing in a game at that time: it is a foul, and an unsportsmanlike conduct warning must be issued to the team; a second violation results in loss of game for the player that commits the second violation; a third violation results in loss of match for the team. b. For practice violations by players who are not actually playing in a game at that time: it is a foul during the current game, and an unsportsmanlike conduct warning must be issued to the team; a second violation results in loss of the current game. A third violation results in loss of match for the team.

CURRENT RULE – Pg 38 2.1 THE GAME - 8-Ball is a call shot game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered 1 through 15. Each player or team has a group of seven balls: the solid colored balls numbered 1 through 7, or the striped balls numbered 9 through 15. The 8-ball is the game winning ball. The object of the game is for you to pocket your entire group of balls, and then pocket the 8-ball.

PROPOSED RULE 2.1 THE GAME - 8-Ball is a call pocket game played with a cue ball and fifteen object balls numbered 1 through 15. Each player or team has a group of seven balls: the solid colored balls numbered 1 through 7, or the striped balls numbered 9 through 15. The 8-ball is the game winning ball. The object of the game is for you to pocket your entire group of balls, and then pocket the 8-ball.

CURRENT RULE – Pg 5 3.2 SPONSOR REGISTRATION FEE - Shall be $35.00 per team per season, payable on or before the season team registration date. These funds will go into the SDPL operating fund. The sponsor fee will be paid by the sponsoring business or organization.

PROPOSED RULE 3.2 SPONSOR REGISTRATION FEE - Shall be $35.00 per team per season, payable on or before the third week of league play. These funds will go into the SDPL operating fund. The sponsor fee will be paid by the sponsoring business, team or individual.

CURRENT RULE – Pg 7 4.7 BALLOTS - Ballot envelopes will be opened and tabulated at the Mid-Season’s Captains meeting supervised by a representative from each division. The three members receiving the most votes shall be elected to the Board.

PROPOSED RULE 4.7 BALLOTS - Ballot envelopes will be opened and tabulated at the Mid-Season’s Captains meeting supervised by a representative from each division. (delete last sentence)

CURRENT RULE – Pg 7 4.11 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS - Shall include but not be limited to the following: • Meeting at least once per month at a time and place set by the Board and made known to the SDPL membership • Ensure enforcement of SDPL bylaws, match policy and rules by taking appropriate action against teams or individuals who violate Bylaws, Match Policy and Rules or anyone whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the SDPL. • Ensure proper planning and coordination of the SDPL’s special events, regular season, playoffs, tournaments and the SDPL’s participation in the West Coast Challenge. • Attend at least 75% of the total Board meetings during the season or obtain the Board’s concurrence of any absences. • Must have an operable telephone in their residence. • Must be a current member of the league. • Appoint, by majority, Board Members at Large. • Publish a player’s handbook each year containing Bylaws, Match Policy, Rules and League Histories. • Participate as referees at West Coast Challenges, when needed. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Board.

PROPOSED RULE 4.11 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES OF OFFICERS - Shall include but not be limited to the following: • Meeting at least once per month at a time and place set by the Board and made known to the SDPL membership • Ensure enforcement of SDPL bylaws, match policy and rules by taking appropriate action against teams or individuals who violate Bylaws, Match Policy and Rules or anyone whose conduct is deemed detrimental to the SDPL. • Ensure proper planning and coordination of the SDPL’s special events, regular season, playoffs, tournaments and the SDPL’s participation in the West Coast Challenge. • Attend at least 75% of the total Board meetings during the season or obtain the Board’s concurrence of any absences. • Must be accessible by telephone. • Must be a current member of the league. • Appoint, by majority, Board Members at Large. • Publish a player’s handbook each year containing Bylaws, Match Policy, Rules and League Histories. • Participate as referees at West Coast Challenges, when needed. • Perform other duties as assigned by the Board.

CURRENT RULE – Pg 40 2.5 TABLE OPEN AFTER THE BREAK - The table is always open after the break and remains open until groups are established. When the table is open, all object balls except the 8-ball are legal object balls and combination shots involving balls of different groups are legal. The 8-ball may be part of such a combination if it is not the first ball contacted by the cue ball.

PROPOSED RULE 2.5 TABLE OPEN AFTER THE BREAK - The table is always open after the break and remains open until groups are established. When the table is open, all object balls except the 8-ball are legal object balls and combination shots involving balls of different groups are legal. The 8-ball may be part of such a combination if it is not the first ball contacted by the cue ball. If the 8-ball is the first ball contacted, it is a foul.

CURRENT RULE – Pg 8 4.11.3 SECRETARY: • Shall record and keep the minutes of all Board, Captains and Rules Committee Meetings. • Maintain correspondence with all other cities in regards to the West Coast Challenge. • Responsible for mailing of invitations to Awards Banquet and correspondence pertaining to the Charity Tournament, as well as letters of reprimand. • Maintain copies of all SDPL forms and paperwork. • Shall notify all captains, via phone, at least one day in advance of all Rules Committee and Captains meetings. Notify captains at least one week in advance of all special events. • Shall proofread the handbook prior to printing and will assist the Statistician, if / when necessary in the publishing of Table Talk. • Shall maintain an on-going record of all league member’s phone numbers and mailing addresses. • Shall collect all league paperwork including, standings, Table Talks, minutes, financial reports and score sheets from the appropriate officers and store safely until turned over to the historical society.

PROPOSED RULE 4.11.3 SECRETARY:• Shall record and keep the minutes of all Board, Captains and Rules Committee Meetings. • Maintain correspondence with all other cities in regards to the West Coast Challenge. • Responsible for mailing of invitations to Awards Banquet and correspondence pertaining to the Charity Tournament, as well as letters of reprimand. • Maintain copies of all SDPL forms and paperwork. • Shall notify all captains, via email or phone, at least one day in advance of all Rules Committee and Captains meetings. Notify captains at least one week in advance of all special events. • Shall proofread the handbook prior to printing and will assist the Statistician, if / when necessary in the publishing of Table Talk. • Shall maintain an on-going record of all league member’s phone numbers, email(s) and mailing addresses. • Shall collect all league paperwork including, standings, Table Talks, minutes, financial reports and score sheets from the appropriate officers and store safely until turned over to the historical society.