 TABLE TALK 4/6/2026: WEEK #13 |
1. OUT AT THE PARK: Padres orders due tonight for OUT AT THE PARK on May 1st. Please pay $50/ ticket to your captain or Treasurer Russ Mortenson (venmo @Russm92107).
2. REMINDER: For end of season team playoffs & tournaments, players must play the following games.
Division |
Team Playoffs 25% |
Tournaments 50% |
| A |
21 | 42 |
| B | 21 | 42 |
| C | 20 | 40 |
3. Shut the Fuck Up Rule: During match play, each game is a contest between the two players. Teammates from either side are not to comment, engage in discussions or attempt to influence decisions at the table. Any play related comments that can be heard by the shooter from the sidelines is a foul to be called by the opposing player. The only exceptions are 1) if the player requests coaching, 2) if the players request an observer for a close shot, or 3) if the captains are called to assist with a rules dispute.
Example 1, if Player 1 fails to hit a rail and Player 2’s teammate calls the foul before Player 2, that also is a foul. Player 1’s turn ends and Player 2 takes over but forfeits the ball in hand. In short, the second foul cancels the first foul and play continues as if the original foul did not occur. Example 2. If a teammate makes noises or actions with the purpose or effect of causing the player to consider a line of play, the teammate is guilty of a foul. The player does not forfeit his/her turn, but they are barred from following the advice. Any efforts to prompt a Player to call a foul, to accept a foul, or that would otherwise influence the play of the game will not be permitted. In other words: 1) it is the player’s responsibility to know the rules, watch the game, and call the fouls; and 2) comments from the peanut gallery are not tolerated and will penalize your teammate.
What’s prompting this? Unsolicited comments, particularly regarding fouls, are the principal cause of player arguments and have resulted in players resigning this season. These situations reflect badly on the offending players, offending teams and the League. This is not a new rule but rather the Board sharing guidance on existing rules to nip the problem in the bud. The teams must keep their players in check, lest their own players are disadvantaged. If it’s not your game, shut the fuck up!
4. Stats Reporting: You will find this week's results, this week's 4-0s, and the Top 20. The results are organized by each division.
click here to see the stats
Curtis Moore
President,
San Diego Pool League