Local Bylaws Carolinas
BCAPL BYLAWS Operator:
Matt Lowe/Lisa Hodge carolinasbca.com Contact Lisa 704
340-4846 The following rules will govern
play in the Carolinas BCA Pool League. Along with these rules, the Official
Rules of CueSports International will be used. 1. Starting Time of the Match
7:00 PM start time. All players should be there before the start of a
match so players can be entered into the scoring app. The person keeping scores must enter all players
before the start of a match. 2. Sanctioning Fees
The $20 annual fee is due the FIRST NIGHT you play. No one
is allowed to play without paying the fees.
The yearly fee is from January to January. The player in charge
(captain) should make sure all weekly fees are paid and follow up if the annual fee has been paid to the
league operator.
3. Weekly Team Fees
The team members and player in charge is
responsible for the entire team's fee each week. $10 per match(some venues require green fee). You must have a zero balance to be
eligible to play the next week. You must pay all fees before leaving the venue. In case of a team
no show or players, the full fee is due. Team members can decide how the fee will be paid. Otherwise, the
fee is deducted from payouts.
4. Scoring
Scoring is kept on the phone. You must login
to FargoRate app before you attempt to login the BCAPL Scorer app and you must login to the scoring app with the same
login that you used for the FargoRate app.
5. Teams Dropping Out
If teams drop out after starting a session, all fees are due for the
entire session from that team.
All team members can contribute for the full fee(this ensures the
payouts can be distributed) or one player can
pay the required fees. No players can play again until the fees are paid.
6. Suspending Teams from League Play
Any team that fails to show for two consecutive weeks or any three weeks
in a session will automatically be suspended from any & all future league competition. Any prized
monies shall be forfeited. Suspended teams must bring their balance due back to zero before being allowed
back into the league. This would include fees for the entire session even though they were not
participating. The fees have to be paid for the money to be used for the Vegas trip and other expenses.
7. BYE-Points to be
determined.
8. Roster Change/Adding Players
No players can be added to a team after week
8.
9. Playing Twice in League
Because only 3 players play each week, it is recommended that one player
not play twice, even though this is allowed. However, players can not stay out just so a player can
play twice, at least 3 players are EXPECTED to be there each week. No player is
ever allowed to play twice in the playoffs.
10. Tables & Equipment Used
Tables & pool balls used should be in “playable” condition. If
deemed “unplayable” by the League Operator, the match may be moved to another venue.
11. Number of Tables
4 teams/2 tables, 6 teams/3 tables, 8 teams/4 tables, 10 teams/5 tables,
12 teams/6 tables
12. Setting Team Lineups
The visiting team will set the lineup on the scoresheet first, &
then the home team.
13. Substitute “Sub” Players (For league play) A sub can only be used for the entire
match.
(For Vegas)A team may put a (sub) player into the lineup anytime
before the start of a round. The captain of the team putting the sub in must notify the
opposing team captain prior to the start of the round. If a request is made after the start of the round, then it
is up to the opposing team captain to allow the sub to play or not. By rule, they do not have to
allow the sub to come in. Subs must be the same rank or lower. You can not put a higher player in for a lower
player.
14. Coaching/Time outs
There is no coaching allowed when it is your turn at the table. Your
turn starts when your opponent misses, fouls, or pushes out(9 Ball) and the balls stop rolling. When it
is your opponent's turn at the table, you can talk to anyone, including your teammates, about any aspect of
the game. No time outs are allowed.
15. Cue Ball
You can not pick up the cue ball because you don't like the shot &
give your opponent ball in hand. You must attempt a shot. First time is a warning, the second time is a loss
of game, and this applies to all team members once a warning has been given.
16. Shooting Out Policy
With prior approval of the League Operator, one player on a team is
allowed to “shoot out” or play all their games consecutively at the start of the match. This policy is not
allowed at the BCAPL National Championships.
17. Time Limits to Report to Table
Each team will have (2) minutes to have their player report to the table
for their game. The player in charge is encouraged to work with each other whenever possible.
18. Breaking/Jumping
Breaking is determined by the scoring app.
Jumping is allowed.
19. Starting Ratings(Ranks) for New
Players
For sanctioned league/a Fargo Rating is given
& the system calculates your FargoRate. Established Fargo ratings are based on 200 games. The system automatically calculates team
handicaps. Your Fargo Rating can move up or down with or without playing. This has to do with the
players that they are connected to and their activity, who those players are connected to and so on.
This is common.
20. Scoring Forfeited
Games/Matches/League Fees (please put this beside the name on
a scoresheet)
BR(Break & Run)-Breaking and clearing all
the balls TR (Table Run)-the nonbreaking player wins the game by clearing
all balls on the first turn at table In the scoring app if the score is a
table run of 16-1, you must put 16tr-1, 15tr-2, etc in the app WZ (Win-Zip)-Hold your opponent to (0) points but does not have a
BR or TR WF (Win by Forfeit) Players playing a “Forfeited” slot on the scoresheet will receive the
maximum # of points for each game played. These scores will have a “WF” in front of them when entered into
the LMS so that it will not affect a player's rating.
21. No Make Up Matches
Teams are allowed to pre-play matches. In
uncontrollable circumstances matches can be made up: for example: no power.
22. Eligibility for Playoffs (Subject to
change)
There will generally be 3-15 week sessions in
a year. The top two teams(for 6 teams) are qualified for the playoffs and wild-cards(b/t3-5 teams). The top team (for 4 teams)
goes to the playoffs. If your team qualifies in the spring, summer or fall, you must remain an active team
until the playoffs. You must have played 8 weeks in one session and you must play at least 3 weeks the
last session of the year. Each player is responsible to ensure they have played 8 weeks in one session,
otherwise you do not qualify for Vegas and 3 weeks the last session for playoffs.
23. Eligibility for BCAPL National
Championships in Las Vegas, NV
Players who have played a minimum of (8) full regularly scheduled BCAPL
league matches in the same division during a single sanctioned session, & are deemed an active
player by the League Operator, are eligible to play in the BCAPL Natl Championships.
24. Team Rosters
Team size Max Roster
3-player 5
players
4-player 6 players
5-player 8 players
25. Team Rating Limits/High/Low-can
change once an established FargoRate
In Vegas, the division as of now is 2750 team
FargoRate. Based on the FargoRate-the team skill level will be determined as members gain their established FargoRate
which is 200 games. High and low players will be required. Five players Fargo's added should not exceed
2750 including subs; otherwise you will be required by BCA to play in the 3000 division which is not
recommended.
26. Proof of Identity
All players must be able to provide proof of
identity prior to the start of a match.
27. Sandbagging Policies
This league will not tolerate “sandbagging”(playing at a skill level
below a player's true ability in order to manipulate & gain an unfair advantage) of any kind. The League
Operator reserves the right to manually adjust any player's rating at any time if sandbagging is
suspected. A warning is issued, repeated sandbagging may result in suspension or expulsion from the league.
28. Slow Play
The goal is to have fun & enjoy playing.
On rare occasions the League Operator may have to rule on slow play and put one or both players on a 30 second clock.
29. Unsportsmanlike Conduct and
Penalties
Unsportsmanlike conduct is actions that are
embarrassing, disruptive, or detrimental to other players, spectators, event official, or the sport in general. Exact penalties
will be determined by the League Operator. Penalties may range from warning to suspension/expulsion from
the league, disqualification from a tournament or playoff or forfeiture of payout.
30. Prize Fund Distribution
Payouts will be posted each session. How and
when funds will be disbursed is posted. Total payout is based on all teams completing the session and rendering all fees due.
Otherwise; adjustments to payouts will be made. A majority team decision must be made as to whether to
play in the championship in Vegas or keep the winnings & split it. If the team decides to go play in
Vegas; if a player decides not to go, they will not receive a portion of the payout bc it is given to the player
that replaces them for Vegas. Players rates must not exceed 2750 including subs. 5 play in Vegas, and 6
players are sent to Vegas. Each player receives $1,000.
31. Fargo Rating
Download Fargo Rate App for stats-you must
have to play in Vegas. Log into FargoRate app first. Then download BCAPL Scoring App. You must log into FargoRate app 1st
and use the same log in info for both. You can find weekly points for your team at https://lms.fargorate.com/publicreport/alldivisons
32. Vegas FargoRate Championship
Limits “Gold Division” “Silver
Division” “Bronze Division” Team Size Rating Limit Team
Size Rating Limit Team Size Rating Limit 5-player 2,750 5-player 2,500 5-player 2,250 “Platinum Division” “Diamond Divison” Team Size Rating Limit Team
Size Rating Limit 5-player 3,000 5-player 3,250 Session starts 8/16/23, Deadline is: 8/6/23. 33. Playoffs “(subject to
change)” Should
a team win the playoffs that does not have 6 players, you can choose any player
from the entire league to attend the Vegas Championship with your team. Those
players will receive $1,000 also. Playoffs will be handicapped by ball average for your rank.
Points made divided by games played to obtain your rank. The lower ranked team receives the
handicap.
34. Vegas
Championships
All matches are a race to games. 8 ball is a race to 13, etc. No point
system is used in Vegas. In Vegas, Cue Sports International Rules are used.
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