LEAGUE PLAY

All matches start at 7:30pm, (real-time, not bar-time) There is a 15 minute grace period. A player has until the end of the 1^st round to show up and play all their games. If a player shows up in the 2^nd 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 $6 per player so $30 is due from each team each week for Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday teams. Only full weekly dues may be submitted. Partial payments will be treated as late payments.

*** 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.

Score sheet and payment deadlines are as follows:

Mondays – due by noon Wednesday

Tuesday – due by noon on Thursday

Wednesdays – due by noon on Friday

Thursdays – due by noon on Monday.

(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.

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 or writing down the wrong average for a player on the scoresheet are corrected by the computer and will be the score that stands. Make sure you circle any ERO's or 10-0's so they are clear.

3) All established players will carry over their average from the last season they played. New players start as an 8. Each player is to use that average the first 3 times they play. After a player has played 3 times they will use their calculated average. The maximum spot per round is 12 balls total on Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday and 10 balls on Thursday. There is no maximum spot between 2 players. Teams may line up their players in any order they wish.

4) You will be racking your own break. If you make the 8-on-the-Break, you have the option to spot it and continue play, or re-break. If you make the 8-on-the-Break and scratch, the incoming player has the option of spotting the 8 and starting their play or re-rack and break themselves. Your opponent has the right to inspect the rack before you break. Circle the 8-on-the-Break on the scoresheet when a player makes one so they receive credit.

5) Each team may have players that are ranked Masters, Intermediate and AA as listed through the VNEA and OCMA, as long as the following maximums for a given match are not exceeded! 1 Master OR 1 Intermediate and 1 AA Man on a team…OR…3 AA men (for a 5 person team) 1 Master OR 1 Intermediate OR 2 AA men (for a 4 person team). If a team goes over these guidelines, the match will be a forfeit. Mens pros and Master players average will never fall below a 9. AA players will never fall below an 8.

6) No new subs or players the last 4 weeks of the each half; 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

7) 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.

8) 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.

9) 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