These
By-laws have been amended to suit new club house. Any objections to these rules
must be referred to the committee by
BY-LAWS
BY-LAWS
of the Gold Coast 8 Ball Association. (The Gold Coast Association here after may be
referred to as “the association”.)
(As
amended: Jan 2007)
PLEASE
READ CAREFULLY. IGNORANCE OF THESE BY-LAWS DOES NOT CONSTITUTE GROUNDS
FOR APPEAL. BREACH OF THESE BY-LAWS WILL INCUR PENALTIES AT THE
DISCRETION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE.
The
Committee has the right to set house rules consistent with these by-laws.
No alcohol or drugs of any
kind are to be brought
onto premise –instant dismissal for any offenders
1. VARIATION OF RULES
a) Any of these by-laws are subject to variation by
the Executive Committee.
b) Written application for variation will be
considered.
2. RULES OF PLAY
Official rules of the WORLD EIGHT BALL POOL FEDERATION
as authorized and used by the Gold Coast 8 Ball Association for competition and
tournament play.
3. CAPTAINS AND
DELEGATES
a) Each team must have a representative present
at the captains meetings. The team shall receive an additional point for
attendance.
b) Captains or Delegates must notify the Secretary of
any change of address or phone number or of any change of Captain. Captains
will be responsible for receiving and distributing notices for teams.
c) 1. The Captains or delegate is required to attend
a monthly meeting, usually being in the first week of each month on a day set
down by the Committee at the AGM. (For example, the first Tuesday of each month
at
2. No proxy votes are allowed at
captains meetings or the A.G.M.
d) All meetings will be conducted by an agenda set by
the Executive Committee. Any persons who do not address the meeting through the
chair will not be recognized. All matters for discussion must be submitted in
writing to the Executive Committee not less than 1 week prior to the general
meeting so it may be addressed correctly. This can be done by putting it in the
box provided at the club house. If a
written agenda item is not received, it will not be discussed at the
Meeting. It is at the discretion of the
Executive Committee to allow additional verbal items of discussion at the
Captain’s Meeting.
e)
Captains are responsible for the collection of playing fees and registrations,
and paying them on the night of play,before
the game, if the FULL fees prior to the start of the game are not paid you can
NOT play.
4. REGISTRATION AND/OR
TRANSFER
a) Teams fielding players under 18 years old
must have an elicited guardian who is held responsible for there
behaviour. Juniors must abide by all
association rules and keep away from the bar area .THE CLUB IS NOT A PLAY
GROUND
b) In the event of a team fielding an
unregistered player, the team will loose any points received from that player
and they will be credited to the opposing team. All players must be registered
from the commencement of the season (with exception to: 4- d) as below.
c) If a player is registered on the night of
play, all the players' details must be recorded either on the team sheet or on
the appropriate form .The player's registration must be payed on the 1st
night of play or they will not be eligible to play.
d) If a team drops out through the season, all
the players will be de-registered unless circumstances allow the player to join
another team (this is with Committee approval only)
e) Players wishing to transfer from one
team, division or team to another may only do so if: (I) Written application is
made to the Executive Committee with both captains signatures. (ii) The
Executive Committee grants written approval.
f) If a player is de-registered, he/she cannot
play in any further matches in that season.
g) The Association has the right to accept or
refuse any request for membership.
h) The captain must inform the Committee
immediately when a player is no longer actively playing with a team.
i) If a player wishes to
drop to a lower level he/she may only do so if a 1 point player and can only
drop 1 division and gains 1 point. If dropping from 1st division gains 2 points
and must be under 33%.
5. CONDUCT AND
COMMENCEMENT OF MATCHES
a) Team members and their companions must
conduct themselves in an orderly manner at all times. Any bad language, rude or
drunken behaviour, and/or bad sportsmanship will not be tolerated and teams or
team members will face the Judiciary Committee, which may result in point
penalties, fines and /or suspension. Teams and members are responsible for
their own guests.
c) Both teams will supply an umpire for each
game played. Umpires must confer before the commencement of the frame.
d) In all finals and championships umpires must
be equipped with a watch with a second hand (or stop watch).
e) The umpires decision is final (exception,
refer to rule 12, Protests) Umpires can change their call if they have made a
mistake in calling.
f) 15 singles frames shall be played in a
match.
g) Both teams must arrive prior to
h) The order of play may be altered with
the consent of both captains; otherwise a player not present at the time
his/her game is due must forfeit the game.
I) A team must forfeit each game in which
the named player is not available at the commencement of the said game. If less
than 3 players are present to play, the opposing captain may claim a match
forfeit. (Subject to paragraph 5-(g)) when these games are
due. Match result sheets must be filled out and signed by the captain to
claim a forfeit. No score will be recorded if the match sheet is not signed.
j) Any player unable to complete the frame
through illness, injury or any other cause shall forfeit such game to the
opposing team. Any player named and present at
k) Every match shall be played to a finish
unless both captains agree to postponement. In the event of any match being
unfinished on the day set down for such, the captains shall arrange a time and
venue to play or finish the match before the next programmed match, and must
notify the Executive Committee by the time the match results are due.
l) Where a team has less than the five
players required playing on any given night, the captain may place the byes as
he/she wishes on the score sheet.
m) Full team fees are still required. A
player that cannot play on a night should give the captain 24hr notice or
his/her part of the fees will still be required.
n) All games
will be played on public holidays unless stated on the calendar eg. Easter
Thursday No game
o) Any objections to table clearance must be
voiced before the start of the match. Both teams have the same disadvantages
(2) courtesy must be given to players on adjoining tables.
p) All competing teams are
required to complete every round in the draw, regardless of the team's position
on the point's table.
6. RESULTS OF MATCHES
a) At the conclusion of
matches, captains will check each other's score sheets and sign both when the
result has been verified and must complete the “best and fairest” section. Best
& Fairest must be the captains decision on who they think was the best
& fairest player from the opposing team on the night.
b) Match result forms, once
checked and agreed to by both captains, must not be altered in any way.
c) Such match results shall
stand unless varied by the contravention of the association rules.
d) Score sheets must be handed
in at the conclusion of the night
e) Scores will be recorded as
received on match sheets. If no sheet is submitted on the night of play, then
no score will be recorded.
7. DRESS CODE FOR GENERAL ASSOCIATION GAMES
a) Neat casual with dress sandals or shoes “no
thongs” and Team Shirt
You can NOT play with out a Team Shirt.
If no team shirt is worn, the game will be forfeited.
FOR REPRESENTATIVE OR TOURNAMENT PLAY
(SUCH AS IN ANY Q8BF EVENTS):
b) Men: Team shirt or
collared shirt, long black tailored trousers (no jeans, no pin strips), black
dress shoes and socks
c) Ladies: Team shirt or
Collared shirt, long black tailored pants (no jeans, no pin strips), or black
skirt, black dress shoes (no sandals).
ALL FINALS GAMES
d) men: Team shirt , long black
tailored trousers (no jeans, no pin strips), black dress shoes and socks
e) Ladies: Team shirt long black
tailored pants (no jeans ,no pin strips), or black skirt, black dress shoes (no
sandals,)
ONLY WITH A WRITTEN MEDICAL REQUEST WILL
CONSIDERATION BE GIVEN FOR LENIENCE IN DRESS CODES.
8. FINALS MATCHES
a) The Committee will be
responsible to arrange umpires for all finals matches.
b) A player shall not be permitted
to play in the finals unless:
Such a player has been
registered in accordance with the rules of the association. Such a player has
played at least 10 matches in a division to be eligible to play in a final in
that division. For the purpose of (above) a team receiving a forfeit, the
players named and signed on the match result sheet shall be considered having
played in the match.
c)
A player, who has played in a semi-final, preliminary final or grand final
match in one division is not allowed to play in a semi-final, preliminary final or
grand final match in another division of the same year. Any team infringing this rule shall loose the match.
d) All final matches are in
full tournament dress code, including team shirt. (Refer to: 7 Dress Code
Rulings)
9. CHAMPIONSHIPS
a) Only registered members of
the association may participate in title events of the association unless
otherwise stated.
b) Players must have played
45% of matches to be eligible to enter title events unless otherwise stated. Only written application for lenience,
received no later than I week prior to the event will be given consideration.
c) The “Mixed Doubles” pair is
made up of a male and a female and only one person is required to be
registered, but the unregistered person cannot be currently registered to any
other cue sport association. (i.e., play in another association/district)
d) A “mixed doubles” pair cannot
consist of two state players (refer to State Players, for further details).
e) Players in each division will
be recognized as the “highest point scorer” and also as the “highest % scorer”,
but in each individual team only the “highest % scorer” will be recognized. To
be eligible for consideration for “highest % scorer”, players must have played
a minimum of 45% of the games for the season.
f) Players that participate in
events must have full knowledge of the requirements, and if they deliberately
disobey them will face the Judiciary Committee.
10. REPRESENTATIVE PLAY
a) When representing the
association, all players must abide by the code of conduct as set by the
hosting association/federation, including our own code of conduct.
b) If a player has to face the
judiciary Committee with matters from another association/federation, then they
may also face subsequent judicial matters within our association.
c) Players who represent the
association must be available for the full duration of the tournament or may
face the judicial Committee for any unauthorized absences. Players who are
participating in trials for representative teams must only participate if they
intend on attending the tournament for the full duration.
d) Tournament dress code must
be strictly adhered to (Refer to Dress code rulings).
e) Players must have played a
minimum of 45% of matches to be eligible to attend trials for representative
teams.
11. STATE PLAYERS
a) All Q.L.D. state
representative players are required to assist the Committee in all facets of
running events organized by the association. It is the player's
responsibility to make themselves available and to
notify the Committee as to their availability.
b) Commitment from state
players is required from the time of their confirmation to the state team for
approximately twelve months, or until the new representative's step in.
c) Funding to travel to the
national titles will only be paid to players who have the GC8BA as their
primary registration with the Q8BF; that is, they do not represent any other
district in Q8BF events or another state. Funding could be reduced if have not
contributed enough to GC8BA.
d) Players must have been
registered and actively playing for twelve months before applying for
assistance.
e) Players must have played
over 66% of frames to receive funding to travel, and must also have met the
criteria as set by the A8BF, and Q8BF.
f) Funding to travel to the
national titles will only be paid to players as they depart for the tournament.
No payment will be made prior (for example: early deposits to Q8BF etc)
g) A player who has not represented
a state or territory within the previous 2 seasons is not deemed to be a state
player in the eyes of the association. (For example in mixed doubles).
12. PROTESTS
a) The player must notify the
umpires immediately that he/she wishes to consult his captain about a protest.
If the captain intends lodging a protest, he/she must inform the umpires and
the opposing captain WHEN THE INCIDENT OCCURS, then the player must complete
the game.
b) Captains should attempt to
reach an agreement on the matter under consideration. If this is not possible,
a formal protest should be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee
prior to the commencement of the next scheduled match.
c) If two umpires have not
been used, THE PROTEST WILL NOT BE HEARD.
d) Protests can only be made
on what is considered to be the umpires disregard for, or lack of knowledge of,
the rules, and not on his/her ability to see every supposed foul.
e) Any type of complaint, protest
or objection must be submitted in writing to the Executive Committee containing
all details of the matters in question before the complaint can be adequately
considered.
f) Members must not at any
time, by conversation (in person or by phone) complain to an individual
Committee member or other players about matters that warrant a written
complaint. Verbal complaints/protests to the Committee will not be considered
at any time. Any non-genuine complaint which has caused time wastage and
inconvenience to the Committee may be subject to penalty.
13. JUDICIARY
a) The judiciary will be made
up of two members of the Association as nominated by the Executive Committee
from time to time. Any complaint being
referred to the judiciary will be 1st heard by the head of judiciary and 1
other Committee members and then if there is a case to be heard will be refired
to the whole Committee for a hearing
b) The Judiciary will only act
upon a written complaint, and only those involved with the matter may be present
at the 1st hearing.
c) The Judiciary will meet as
soon as practical when required.
d) All judiciary matters must be directed
through the Executive Committee
e) The Executive
Committee may impose an immediate suspension on player/players awaiting the
meeting of the Judiciary if the matter shall tarnish the good name of the
Association, or if the matter requires the legality of “duty of care” imposed
upon the Association. (Such as in the instance of physical violence or wilful
damage to property
14. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
a) No one that is on, or has been on another
Que sports association’s Executive Committee in the past 2 years will be allowed to
run for a position on the Gold Coast Executive Committee.