2019/2020 BELL MUSIC POOL LEAGUE RULES

(to be used in addition to VNEA Rules.)

 

TUESDAY ELITE

 

LEAGUE PLAY

All matches start at 7:00pm, (real-time, not bar-time) There is a 15 minute grace period. A player has until the end of the 1st round to show up and play all their games.  If a player shows up in the 2nd round, as long as their game has not been passed, they can play that game but not make up the first round. 

 

BELL MUSIC FEES & SCORESHEET

The WEEKLY FEES are $10 per player so $30 is due from each team each week.  Only full weekly dues should be submitted.  Partial payments will be treated as late payments. Payments are due by noon each Thursday.

*** NEW  ***  No more money envelopes!!  Payment of league dues will be made electronically via PayPal or emailed invoice. - See separate document in your team packets for complete details and instructions.  Each team is only responsible for handling their team’s fees.  You no longer have to handle the other team’s money. 

 

The home team captain is responsible for making sure the scores from the match are sent in.  Take a clear picture of the scoresheet and email, fax or text it to Bell Music by noon each Thursday. (It does not have to be the home team captain that turns in the scores but the home team captain is responsible for making sure it gets done.)

Take a picture of your scoresheet and text it to: 330-714-7550 or ktaylor@bellmusicco.com

Fax:  330-376-6337

Email: ktaylor@bellmusicco.com

 

Make sure you keep your copy of the scoresheet at least until after you see the scores have been posted.  After that, it's up to you if you want to keep them or not.

You do not need to write on the scoresheet who is paying and who isn't.  If you want to for your own records you can but we track by team and require that the full amount be paid each week.

 

Penalties for not turning in scoresheet or money by deadline:

1st Offense: Team will receive a warning.  Scoresheet must be turned in and league dues must be paid before team may play next match.

2nd Offense: Team is fined $10.  Money will be deducted from prize money at the end of the season. Scoresheet must be turned in and league dues must be paid before team may play next match.

3rd or more Offense: Team is fined $25.  Money will be deducted from prize money at the end of the season. Scoresheet must be turned in and league dues must be paid before team may play next match.

 

 

 

SANCTION FEES

Each player must pay a $20 sanction fee.  Sanction fees are due by Dec. 1st.  If paid after Dec. 1st, the cost goes up to $25.  If a player does not pay their sanction fee, the team they played on FIRST will be charged.

 

ADDITIONAL BELL MUSIC RULES

1)     Any team not finishing the session will forfeit all prize money. 

 

2)        Team captains are responsible for making sure scoresheets are properly filled out with League name, Team name, Date, and Players full names.  Any mathematical errors on the scoresheet are corrected by the computer and will be the score that stands.

 

3)     No new subs or players the last 4 weeks of the season;  in order for a player to play on your team the last 4 weeks, they must have played on your team at least 1 week already.  Subs may play on any team they wish until they have played on the same team 9 times; they are then locked into that team *for that league.  They may still sub in a different league.  *Updated 12/4/19 for clarity

 

4)        If a player needs to leave early (work, sick, emergency) the opposing captain will let that player play out.  If this occurs, try to play a game in between each of their games, if possible.  You can not put another player in that spot.  Only players that start the match may finish the match.. 

 

5)     There is no coaching allowed.

 

6)     The most current news and information for the leagues will be posted on our website: www.bellmusicco.com.  The standings, rulebooks, information on the State tournament, etc will all be updated there.  You may also use CompuSport to view your standings and to get important updates.  Make sure you "Follow" yourself to receive mobile notifications.

 

7)     Any team and/or player who has an urgent question or problem during league play can call Bell Music at (330) 253-9171.  A message must be left in the pool department mailbox (Option 3) so I can return your call.  Please only call if you've looked in your rulebook and can't find the answer or you've tried to resolve the issue amongst yourselves and can't find a solution.

 

 

I'm looking forward to a great season.  Don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions.

 

Kathy Taylor

Bell Music Company

(330) 253-9171