These are the approved bylaws of the American Poolplayers Association.
The rules and procedures of the Official Team Manual are in effect unless
specifically mentioned in these bylaws.
PLEASE
RESPECT OTHER PLAYERS & TEAMS BY ABBIDING BY THE FOLLOWING!!
A. Good sportsmanship is
essential during all league play.
B. Please be ready to shoot
when it is your turn.
C. Please be ready to start
play at the designated start time.
D. Please keep your coaching
time down to a minimum.
E. Please select your players
to play in a minimum amount of time.
F. It is the responsibility for
the opposing team to call for a 3rd party to watch a close hit, or
it will go to the shooter.
G. A division rep’s name is
located at the top of every score sheet. Please call them for any ruling
questions.
H. With the new smoking ban in
effect, please refrain
from smoking during your match.
I. Play must begin at the
official start time if one player or more is present. No extra time will be
allowed between matches for a player to show up.
J. If you are in a match and
need something to drink, please
have respect for other team by having someone else get it for you.
K. If its
possible you might play next, please BE READY TO PLAY!
1.
TEAM DUES: Each team must pay $40.00 for all scheduled matches regardless
of the number of games played, including any forfeits. Only exception is
divisional playoffs, in which teams will pay $8.00 for each match played (minimum $24.00). Checks are
recommended for all League fees. All bounced checks will carry a bank penalty fee of $30.00. Any money
missing or stolen must be replaced by the team. Make checks payable to: DUPAGE APA.
2.
LATE FEES: A $5.00 late
fee will be charged to any team that fails to pay $ 40.00 in the team money
envelope each week.
Any team that falls two weeks behind on their dues or is
absent 2 consecutive weeks may be dropped from the League for non-payment and
or non-play. The team Captain will be held responsible
for all non-payments.
3.
START TIME: Play will begin at 7:00 p.m. Monday through
Thursday 4 p.m. or 6 p.m.
on Sunday. Play will begin even if only one player is
present. Once 1st
match has started, Play must be continuous. Forfeit #1
will be called 16 minutes after start time. Forfeit #2 will be called 31
minutes after start time. Forfeit #3 will be called 46 minutes after start
time.1 Hour after start time all points are forfeited.
4.
BYES: In the case of a “bye” week, each team will
receive 4 points. No paperwork or dues are required.
5.
BONUS POINT: One bonus point will be awarded each week to
each team that have their envelopes ready for pick up, have the required amount of dues,
and a completely and correctly filled out score sheet. Dues must be up to date
to receive a bonus point.
7.
RULE BOOK EXCEPTIONS:
a.
When marking the 8-ball, the pocket marker must be within the nearest diamond
of the designated pocket
Failure
to do so will result in loss of game.
b.
Male players will have handicap levels of 3-7; female players will have
handicap levels of 2-7 for 8-ball.
c.
The APA will now accommodate players 18 years old and up. However most host
locations will not allow
under 21 years old. Please check with the
league office before signing any players under 21 years of age.
d.
Only in the summer session can a team field up to 2 players twice (must
maintain 23 rule). All other sessions 5 different
players must be used.
8.
MEMBERSHIP CARDS & PATCHES : Please look in money envelope for awarded patches
and membership cards. 2 Types of patches are available for all players at no
charge. (8 on Break & Break & Run). Rackless Night patches can only be won by
2’s, 3’s, & 4’s. (You must win the lag to receive Rackless Night)
For a $1.00 fee, 5’s,
6’s, & 7’s can also receive a Rackless patch. (Must have extra dollar in
envelope)
9.MOST VALUABLE PLAYER AWARD: The highest performing
player will receive the MVP award after the final match of the session for each
division. A player can only win one MVP award per APA year. If a player has
already won an MVP award within the APA year, the runner up will receive the
MVP award for that session. In the event of a tie in the point standings at the
end of a session, multiple MVP awards will be given. An MVP Tournament will be
held at the end of the spring session. To be eligible for this tournament, you
must win the MVP in a DuPage APA division in the summer, fall, or spring
session of the APA year. You must also stay active on a DuPage APA roster after
winning the MVP.
10. MOST VALUABLE FEMALE AWARD: The highest performing
female player will receive the MVP award after the final match of the session
for each division. A player can only win one MVP award per APA year. If a player has
already won an MVP award within the APA year, the runner up will receive the
MVP award for that session. In the event of a tie in the point standings at the
end of a session, multiple MVP awards will be given. An MVP Tournament will be
held at the end of the spring session. To be eligible for this tournament, you
must win the MVP in a DuPage APA division in the summer, fall, or spring
session of the APA year. You must also stay active on a DuPage APA roster after
winning the MVP.
11.
DIVISIONAL PLAYOFFS:
a. A Playoff of the top teams for each session
will qualify teams for the Challenge of Champions Tournament held at the end of
each session. The number of teams within each division shall determine the
amount of teams qualifying for the playoffs at the end of each session. For
divisions with four or five teams, the division winner will play a wild card
team. This division will send one team to the Challenge of Champions. For
divisions with six or seven teams, the division high-point team will get a
“bye” the first playoff week, and the 2nd place
team and wildcard draw team will playoff during the first playoff week, and the
winner will play the high point team the next playoff match. That
division will send one team to the Challenge of Champions. For divisions with
eight or nine teams, the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place teams as well as a wild card team will compete in playoffs. That division
will send one team to the Challenge of Champions. For divisions with 10 teams
and up, the division high point team will automatically qualify for the
Challenge of Champions. The 2nd, 3rd and 4th
place teams, as well as a wild card team, will compete for the second team to
go to the Challenge of Champions from the division. NOTE:
Bye teams are not included in division team count.
b. Any team that forfeits any points the last
night of play or has any monetary balance could be ineligible for the
playoffs.
c. Table requirements are as follows: No
hindrances around the table (i.e.: poles, short walls or other obstructions
that interfere with the shooter). The legality of the table must be protested
prior to match play. If table is not acceptable at home location, the League
Operator will determine location of match. Trophies are awarded to players listed
on the 1st and 2nd place team’s roster.1st and
2nd place teams have home advantage in the playoffs and finals. The
higher finishing team gets home advantage in all matches.
12. CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT: The
Challenge of Champions tournament will be held at the end of Fall &
Spring sessions (please check the DuPage APA calendar for the day of this
event). This tournament will basically eliminate the 1st round of
Citywide. Teams that win in playoffs will play for a spot in the Challenge of
Champions tournament. This will be a double elimination tournament.
13. ANNUAL CITYWIDE TOURNAMENT ELEGIBILITY
REQUIREMENTS: A
complete list of eligibility criteria is located in the team manual. If your
team qualifies more than once during the APA year your team will receive a
“bye” ( if available ) at the annual Citywide Tournament. Once qualified, the
team must remain active , and you must maintain four original members from that
qualified team’s roster throughout the APA year. NOTE:
the team must remain in the top 50% of their division standings or face
possible disqualification.
14.
ANNUAL CITYWIDE TOURNAMENT: The Annual Citywide
Tournament (LTC) is a modified single elimination tournament with the winning teams(s)
advancing to Las Vegas with travel and lodging assistance.
15:
COACHING: Only the
coach is allowed to access table situations. Coaches may place the
cue ball in “ball in hand” situation. Coaches may not mark the table or rail in any way. Calling or even asking for a coach counts as coaching whether the coaching occurs or
not. Coaching is described as telling a player what and/or how to
play. A skill level of 2, 3 and a new player that starts as a 4 (first match
only), can receive two coaches per game; all others can receive only one coach
per game. NOTE: Only a member of the team can be the coach. The coach
doesn’t have to be designated until a time-out is called, and a different coach
can be designated for each time-out.
16.
BARRED MEMBERS: Any player barred from a location will be
allowed to play only with the permission of the owner or manager. League
Management reserves the right to disqualify, refuse participation or suspend
membership to any individual or team.
Effective Fall Session May 16,
2008