Elwyn Jones Billiards Format
Format for the Elwyn Jones Shield
The Elwyn Jones Billiards Shield is a billiards race to 200 points PLUS a player’s handicap.
• Players add their handicap minus 200 on the scoreboard then race to 0.
• Each player receives a point for each GAME win.
• The team with the most wins receives a bonus point .(2 or 3 game wins )
• If all players in the team are wearing their club snooker shirt , the team is awarded an additional bonus point.
• A team can win a maximum of 5 points composed of 3 game wins , 1 match point and 1 shirt bonus point.
• At a two table venue , the lowest two (2) handicappers are the first two games of the night as they are required to score more points.
Start Times and Cue Ball Choice
• All Elwyn Jones billiards matches will start at 6pm at all venues unless an alteration is agreed by both captains.
• Choice of game commencement and choice of cue ball will be determined by either ‘stringing’ or a coin toss.
Etiquette
• All players must follow the International Snooker and Billiards Etiquette Rules.
• A player seriously contravening etiquette rules may lose the game. Eg unwarranted physical contact with opponent or table , poor behaviour after being warned.
• No cigarette or vape breaks during a best of 3 frames game
Handicaps
• If a player WINS their game , their handicap REDUCES by 5 points to a maximum of 0.
• If a player LOSES their game their handicap will INCREASE by 5 points .
• Handicaps will be adjusted after the match and posted on the website .
• The NDBSA designated Handicapper reserves the right to further adjust any player’s handicap.
• There is NO MINIMUM HANDICAP and the highest handicap is 0.
• The NDBSA appointed handicapper can alter a player’s handicap at any time during their first competition year.
Player Qualification for Finals
• A player must play for their team on a minimum of three nights prior to the freeze to qualify for finals
• Finals
• Top 3 of the 5 Elwyn Jones Billiards teams play in the finals.
• Teams 2 and 3 on the final points scoreboard play in a Preliminary Final while the 1stplaced team moves straight to the Grand Final.
• The Preliminary Final is played at the home venue of team 2. The Grand Final is played at a NEUTRAL venue.
• The NDBSA will endeavour to supply referees and neutral markers to finals , otherwise the home team will supply markers with assistance of the away team when required.
• If teams are tied on points , the team with the superior W/L record progresses
• If the W/L records are equal then the team winning the last match between the two tied teams progresses.
Prize Monies
• To be determined by the NDBSA Committee
• Prize Monies will be determined by the number of players playing in each of the three competitions
NDBSA Contact
• For any questions regarding the competition , contact Registrar Bill Marshall on 0458130099