Denver Straight Pool Format
4/1/2019
Revised 9/9/2019
Revised 9/9/2021
Revised 3/22/2022
Revised 8/26/2022
Revised 12/13/2022
Round Robin, Handicapped
BCA Rules apply
Two games per week against one opponent
Handicaps: Handicaps
for new players set by Previous Play, Reputation
and Exhibition Play against League members, if the is
an apparent error in a handicap for a new player there may be an adjustment in
the first several weeks. Handicaps for continuing and returning players will be
your last known handicap.
Handicaps revised weekly based on previous week’s
record
Handicap is the score you need to win
2 Wins = Handicap + 5 Balls
2 Loses = Handicap – 5 balls
Split = No Change
Cost per week:
$10 plus table time
Logistics: Lag
for choice of break or not
Table selection and any other logistics – Coin Toss
All ball fouls vs cue ball only fouls, All ball fouls
if you can’t agree
80 % rule or as agreed
If I have left before your match is completed report
the results to me by email so I can update the handicaps.
dks@DenverStraightPool.com
Hold the score sheet and turn it in next week
Openning Break
Starting player must either (1) designate a ball and a pocket into which that ball will be pocketed and accomplish the shot, or (2) cause the cue ball to contact a ball and then a cushion, plus cause two object balls to contact a cushion. Failure to meet at least one of the above requirements is a breaking violation. Offenderís score is assessed a 2-point penalty for each breaking violation. In addition, the opponent has the choice of (1) accepting the table in
position, or (2) having the balls re-racked and requiring the offending player to repeat the opening break. That choice continues until the opening break is not a breaking violation, or until the opponent accepts the table in position. The three successive fouls rule does not apply to breaking violations. If the starting player scratches on a legal opening break, he is charged with a foul and assessed a one point penalty, which applies toward the "Successive Fouls Penalties". The incoming player is awarded cue ball in hand behind the head string, with object balls in position.
A 2 point penalty is assessed for each unsuccessful break shot.
3 Foul rule:
15 point deduction, warn your opponent if they are on two, otherwise no
deduction.
Only standard fouls are counted, so a breaking foul does not count as one of the three fouls.
Shot Supervision – anyone in the league but not in the
match
The rack can be placed on the table to see if the
potential 15th ball is in the rack
Special Circumstances
Refusing to shoot = unsportsman like conduct 15 point foul
Intentionally hitting the cue ball multiple times = unsportsman like conduct 15 point foul
Ferule to cue, forward motion or not = 1 point foul
Cue tip to cue, no forward motion = 1 point foul
Pocket Scratch on Break = 1 point foul
Missed Matches: If you
can’t make a match, it is up to you to contact your opponent and reschedule.
Call ahead of time to avoid unnecessary trips.
Missing 3 matches without
advising your opponent will earn you a one session suspension
Splitting Matches: If you have to split your match over two days due to time
constraints you do not have to pay extra greens fees to the house.
If your handicap changes between the
two games you play the second
game at your new handicap.
First two weeks no longer applicable
The First 2 Weeks: are scheduled by random drawing, this is a shakeout period
to give new players a chance to decide if they want to continue, these matches
count as competition matches. After that a round robin will be drawn and
everyone who is still in, is expected to finish the session and play all
scheduled matches. This also means whoever you play in the first two weeks, you
will play again, in the round robin. Rescheduling a round robin in mid-session is
very difficult and byes are disruptive.
Leaving
After the First 2 Weeks: If a
player must resign the league after the first two weeks (due to death or
similar lame excuse) but before the middle of the session the wins and losses for
that player are removed. If the player must resign after the middle of the session
all remaining matches are forfeited and the opponents will receive 2 wins for
each match not played, all prior results stand.
After the Session Ends: There is a 2-week break before the next session starts. This
give an opportunity for all outstanding Make-ups matches to be played and
reported.