Format - Tony Tamplin Snooker Shield
Players are ranked according to their handicap and their opponents are chosen from the opposing team by their corresponding rank. The Official Rules are strictly adhered to though there is the added local ‘mercy rule’ which means a frame is lost if a player requires more than three snookers plus a point after the last red is sunk. The ‘mercy rule’ doesn’t apply to the deciding frame and only to the first frame in semi-finals onward. The foul and miss rule apples to all matches throughout the season.
Scoring
– Each game is the best of three frames (third frame not required if a player wins 2-0)
– One point awarded per frame won
– Two bonus points for team that wins on the night (maximum 12 points can be won on any night)
– Winner on the night is determined by game wins not frame points ( eg: Team A wins the first three games 2-1. Team A is on 6 points Team B is on 3 points. Team B wins the last two games 2-0 which makes the frame score Team A 6 points Team B 7 points. Team A has won the night three games to two and gets the two bonus points. Final score Team A 8 points Team B 7 points.
General
– The home team is to mark all games where possible
– No cigarette breaks during a game (best of 3)
– Both players must agree to play the match with the Foul and a Miss Rule for that rule to be enforced
– Order of play will be drawn before the final begins
– Home teams choose which pairs play on which tables
– Home teams mark matches if neutral markers are not available
Missed weeks
There will be no matches on the nights of Wednesday the 31st May, 21st June and 12th July due to NRL State of Origin competition.
Finals
– Top 4 qualify for finals
– Ties will be decided by most matches won, if that is equal then – winner of last match between the two teams
– All finals will be played at three table neutral venues
– First two matches will be completed before the final three matches begin so that all players will be involved in the final result
The order of play for the finals will be drawn out of the hat and each match goes on as soon as any table becomes available just as in the group stages. As always home teams get the right to choose which tables the first 2 home side players play on. Home teams mark matches except when it’s a 3 table venue and in that instance the away player/s not playing should assist with marking.
Prize money
To be determines by NDBSA Committee
Handicaps / Game Qualification
– Handicaps are frozen for the last three rounds of the competition
– A minimum of three matches must be played prior to the freeze by any player to qualify for finals
– A player may fill in for another team up to 4 times. On the fifth occasion they will be regarded as changing teams
Contacts
– For any questions or concerns regarding the competition please contact: Bill Marshall 0458 130 099