General Rules:

Forfeits​

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A team match will result in a forfeit if a player is not at the table and ready to begin within 15 minutes of the appointed time. Real Time, as opposed to Bar Time, is the official League Time. Occasionally a new team misreads, or misunderstands the schedule. Some leniency will be granted where new teams or new divisions are involved. Teams joined to play, not to receive forfeits. Full weekly fees are due by both teams, regardless of how many individual matches are played. The following rules pertain to forfeits:

a. A team may begin play with only one player present. Once a team match begins, play must be continuous. Upon completion of each individual match, the team must have another player available to play or the remaining match(es) will be forfeited. If a team does not have a player present for the next individual match, then forfeit points are awarded to the opponent. Forfeits do not count as matches played. Forfeit points are awarded only if the non-forfeiting team has a player present for the match in question, who does not cause the team to break the Team Skill Level Limit rule. 

b. In the event both teams cannot field a player for a match, neither team will be awarded any points. For example, if one team can field four players and the opposing team can only field three players, forfeit points are awarded for the fourth match and neither team is awarded points for the fifth match. To record a forfeit, write down the name of the non-forfeiting team’s player, their player number, and the non-forfeiting team number. Then write “forfeit” in the space provided for the name of the forfeiting team’s player.

c. If a team finds it necessary to forfeit individual matches due to a shortage of players, the forfeit(s) must be the last match(es). If a team knows they will be short players, they cannot choose which individual matches to forfeit.

d. Deliberate forfeits will not be tolerated. If Local League Management determines that a team deliberately forfeited a match, or conspired to receive a forfeit, the team or teams involved will be subject to penalties.

e. Team matches may be rescheduled if both Team Captains agree and receive approval from Local League Management.  All make-up matches must be played using current skill levels.

Unless otherwise specified in your Local Bylaws, forfeits will be scored as follows:

8-Ball Open – Two points are awarded for a forfeited individual match during regular session play; three points in Playoffs and Tournaments. Eight points are awarded for a full team forfeit.

9-Ball Open – Up to 15 points are awarded for a forfeited individual match during regular session play; 20 points in Playoffs and Tournaments. 60 points are awarded for a full team forfeit.

Ladies 8-Ball and 3-Person 8-Ball – Two points are awarded for a forfeited individual match during regular session play; three points in Playoffs and Tournaments. Five points are awarded for a full team forfeit.

Ladies 9-Ball and 3-Person 9-Ball – Up to 15 points are awarded for a forfeited individual match during regular session play; 20 points in Playoffs and Tournaments. 40 points are awarded for a full team forfeit.

Doubles – Two points are awarded for a singles 8-Ball match, and up to 15 points are awarded for a singles 9-Ball match. The doubles match will be awarded double points (4 for 8-Ball or 30 for 9-Ball).

Masters – Five points are awarded for a forfeited individual match during regular session play; seven points in Playoffs and Tournaments. 15 points are awarded for a full team forfeit.

Juniors – Check your Local Bylaws.