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CORNERPOCKET BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP NINE BALL TOURNAMENT
OFFICIAL RULES.
Schedule: Each player is responsible for keeping their own schedule.
Calling A Referee: It is the responsibility of the non-shooting player to call the referee before any controversial shot is attempted. Shooting player must wait for the referee to arrive before attempting the shot. The decision of the referee is final.
Forfeits: Players will have 15 minutes to report to their match, or the player will forfeit that match.
Five Minute Time Out: Players are allowed one five minute time out during each match. A time out may only be taken between racks. If the opponent chooses to leave the arena, he or she must return immediately upon player's return or will also be charged with a five minute time out. Opponent may choose to hit balls around at table while waiting for player to return, but neither may practice on another table inside or outside the tournament arena.
Etiquette: Whenever possible, players must be seated while their opponent is shooting. Unscrewing your cue while opponent is at the table is loss of match. Conceding balls is not allowed.
Interference: Intentionally distracting or interfering with opponent's play will not be tolerated and can be declared a foul at the discretion of the tournament director.
Outside Interference: Should a spectator intentionally distract any player during a match, the player should not approach the spectator, but ask a tournament official to advise the spectator of their distracting behavior. If the behavior continues, only the tournament director and / or host have the authority to remove the fan from the arena.
Dress Code "C" (Casual) Strictly Enforced: Corner pocket Billiards is striving to attract sponsorship . Please Dress to impress. Use good judgment. Cotton slacks, blue or colored denims, collared shirts. Plain t-shirts or the like, designer warm ups, sweats, shorts of any kind, or headgear will not be allowed during competition in the tournament arena. Any player who reports to a match and does not meet the dress code will receive a verbal warning from the tournament director. The player must then correct the fault and be ready to play in a specified period of time. Failure to comply may result in loss of match. NO OVERSIZE TOP SHIRT OR LOSS FITTING SLEEVES THAT MIGHT CAUSE INTERFERENCE IN PLAY.
Non-Smoking Tournament Room: In the health interest of our player athletes , spectators and the strengthened image cue sports have gained the Board of Directors has determined that Cornerpocket Billiards Championship nine ball tournament will recognize a strict policy of "NO SMOKING" in the tournament room throughout the Championship.. No Jump Cues Will Be Allowed
Format: Race to 7 Single Elimination Buy-In Option Pro Express Rules
9-Ball Rules Summary: Rules are evolving and will be further discussed at Players Meeting.
1. Lag - The winner has the option to break.
2. Break shot - The winner of the last rack has the option to break. If the cue ball is pocketed or driven off the table, the incoming player has cue ball in hand anywhere on the table, and all pocketed balls stay down except the 9-Ball, which is spotted. Must attempt an "open break". Failure to attempt an open break is a foul. Any foul on the break constitutes the 1st foul, in a 3-foul situation.
3. Push-out: The player who shoots the shot immediately after a legal break shot may elect to play a push out.
4. Any ball landing off the playing surface is a foul. Incoming player has a cue ball in hand. This includes accidentally touching a ball, and knocking it into a pocket.
5. If there is a shot that may result in a questionable hit, the seated player must get a referee before his opponent shoots the shot. The player at the table must wait for the referee.
6. A player may not concede the 9-Ball. The penalty is loss of game, plus one additional game . 7. No ball tapping. The penalty is loss of one game.
8. The 3-foul rule applies. The opponent must notify a player before the 3rd foul that the player is on two.
9. It is not a foul to accidentally touch one stationary object ball. However, it is an automatic foul to touch 2 or more balls. Also, it is a foul if the offending player attempts to restore the moved object ball before giving the seated player the option of leaving the moved ball in its new position, or asking a referee to restore it to its original position. (Note: There are exceptions if the moved ball changes the outcome of a shot. See a referee for advice.