CODE OF CONDUCT
We expect all members to behave like good sportspeople during all Tour events and conduct themselves in a manner that presents the best appearance for our Tour and sponsors. The welfare and the betterment of the Tour are paramount above any player or member. No exceptions will be made.
Unsportsmanlike conduct will not be tolerated. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes abusive language, obscene gestures, abuse/damage of equipment/facilities, intoxication leading to any kind of disruption, and gambling or solicitation to gamble with an opponent in a tournament match. Offenders may be penalized in various ways without warning, which may include any or a combination of the following:
Forfeiture of matches or games
Disqualification from the tournament
Tour points penalty
Forfeiture of prize monies
Refusal of entry into current event
Complete suspension/banning from future events
The following is regarding the magic rack:
1) The Magic Ball Rack will be used exclusively at all CPPT events.
2) After the break:
· If only one ball remains INSIDE the rack, the rack can be removed without disturbing the ball.
· If only one ball remains ON the rack, the ball can be lifted to remove the rack and then placed as close as possible to the original spot by mutual agreement of the players.
· If two balls remain ON or INSIDE the rack, the incoming player will shoot over the rack, and the rack may be removed after only one ball remains as described above.
· NO MORE THAN ONE BALL MAY BE LIFTED IN ORDER TO REMOVE THE RACK. INFRACTIONS WILL RESULT IN A BALL IN HAND FOUL.
3) No soft breaks allowed. Four balls must drop and/or pass the side pocket on the break or it is considered an Illegal break and the breaker will lose his turn at the table. Players with limited mobility are exempt.
1. CONCESSION OF THE 9-BALL Under no circumstance may the non-player concede the 9-Ball, or any preceding ball. Concession of the game before the player in play has completed the game will result in the loss of that game, as well as the next. This rule is not open to negotiation between opponents, and any two players found to be allowing the concession of the 9-ball will both be disqualified from the tournament.
2. TAKING BREAKS DURING MATCHES Players are allowed to take no more than one break away from the table after the match has started, unless in the case of an emergency, or to call the tournament director to observe a shot/make a ruling. The break may not be longer than 5 minutes. Violation may result in loss of the match, depending a decision by the tournament director.
3. DURATION OF MATCHES Matches should be completed within 90 minutes of start time, based on an average of 6 minutes per game. Matches not completed after 75 minutes will be put on a shot clock for the remaining 15 minutes. At the expiration of the final 15 minute period, the match will end and the player ahead in the score will be declared the winner. If the match is tied, one more game will be played to determine the winner. Unnecessary time-wasting is unsportsmanlike and any player deemed to be wasting time on purpose will be given a warning, and following that, a similar violation will result in loss of the match being played. Players who, by nature, play slowly, will be asked to speed up their game by the tournament director.
4. KEEPING SCORE It is each player's responsibility to register their own score immediately after each game and prior to the next break. Failure to do so, and an attempt to register the score later in the match, such as during the next game, entitles the opponent to request the tournament director to resolve the correct score by any means necessary, including the solicitation of spectators and/or other players. The final decision lies in the hands of the tournament director.
5. CALLING FOULS The non-player is responsible for calling fouls incurred by his/her opponent at the time of, or immediately following (before the next shot is played), a foul. Failure to do so, will result in the loss of the right to call that foul. In the event that a player calls a foul and his/her opponent continues playing without having the foul verified by the tournament director, the tournament director may be called upon by the opponent to determine if a foul has occurred.
6. REQUESTING OBSERVATION If a player wants to have a shot observed for a possible foul, they must inform their opponent in order to stop them from playing the shot unobserved. If the shooter continues to play the shot before the tournament director is present to watch the shot, it will be an automatic foul. The decision of the tournament director is final.
7. SIMULTANEOUS CONTACT (SPLIT HITS) If the cue ball makes contact with two balls simultaneously, and it is not possible to clearly determine which ball was struck first, the benefit of the doubt will go to the shooter, and the shot shall be deemed a good hit.
8. TALKING TO SPECTATORS It is considered unsportsmanlike behavior to talk to non-players while your match is in progress. It is common courtesy to let your opponent play without interference or distraction. Under no circumstances may a player receive any information from anyone except the tournament director. A warning may be incurred, and upon subsequent violation, the player may forfeit the match.
9. CELL PHONES Player cell phones must be turned off during a match. Players will not be allowed to make or receive phone calls while the match is in progress. A first violation will get a warning from the tournament director, and subsequent violations may result in the loss of the match.
10. SPLITTING AND SAVING Under no circumstances will players be allowed to split prize monies by not playing out scheduled matches, nor will they be allowed to "save" each other percentages of prize monies. All matches will be played out, and if players are deemed to lose matches intentionally, both players will be penalized to the fullest extent. This may include forfeiting any prize monies and/or tour points.