MKSBL – S6 Tuesday League Rules 2024
1. League Structure
1.1. The committee will consist of the MKSBL League Organiser, MKSBL representative and each team captain.
1.2. A team can sign as many players as they like.
1.3. There will be a 2-point deduction for playing a suspended player.
1.3.1. The captain or deputy responsible for the selection of the applicable player will be liable to disciplinary action.
1.3.2. Each frame played by suspended player, will be awarded to their opponent, and that match result recalculated.
1.4. Any team playing a player under another player’s name or a player that has already played for another team will be suspended from the league immediately. Furthermore, the league membership of captain or deputy responsible for selection of that player will be revoked indefinitely.
1.5. Any team caught falsifying a result or conspiring to “FIX” a result will be suspended from the League immediately.
1.6. Complaints regarding all matters are to be submitted either via the Rackem app DISPUTES or in writing to hello@mksbl.co.uk within 24 hours of the incident in question. All written communication will be dealt with at the next scheduled Committee meeting.
1.6.1. If an incident is deemed serious or urgent, a meeting will be arranged as soon as possible.
1.6.2. All complaints arriving after the 24 hours deadline will not be brought before the Committee except in the case of rule 1.6.4
1.6.3. All complaints will be given a fair hearing and settled by the Committee, whose decision is FINAL.
1.6.4. The Committee may investigate any situation privately at any time (without written communication from its members) and take appropriate action where necessary.
1.6.5. Where the Committee request those involved to attend a meeting, these people will be notified and MUST ATTEND.
1.7. If a match is not played in the spirit of the game and rules of general conduct then the game can be disputed and the captain can make a complaint, see 1.6. The match must be terminated. A rescheduled date for the match will be arranged by a member of the committee to be played at a neutral venue with a committee member present. Future games between the two teams will remain at a neutral venue with a committee member present. If a team opposes to replay this or future game, then they will forfeit the match
2. Match Format
2.1. Played to Black Ball Rules, each match to consist of 10 single frames and 2 scotch doubles must be played.
2.2. Tables must be available for play at 7:15pm for a prompt start at 7:30pm
2.2.1. If circumstances dictate that a team will be delayed for a match, then the captain must communicate with the opposing captain or venue. Failure to communicate will result in the aggrieved team being awarded a 1-0 start after 7:40pm or 2-0 after 7:50pm
2.2.2. Any players arriving late may participate in the match if match continuity is maintained. A
maximum of 5 minutes should be allowed between frames.
2.2.3. Any team not arriving by 8:00pm will forfeit the match 7-0
2.2.4. Any team failing to turn up or produce less than 5 players then rule 2.2.3 applies unless 2.2.5 is implemented
2.2.5. A team can play a minimum of 3 players, to prevent any cancellations. Any team failing to turn up or produce less than 3 players then rule 2.2.3 applies
2.2.6. The committee may disband any team failing to turn up or produce less than the required players on two separate occasions, during one season. The team and its players will be removed from all league stats and competitions.
2.2.7. Any match not completed by 11:30pm must be continued at the same venue within 2 days.
2.3. All frames will alternate, for referee, (2.3.8) and break
2.3.1. The “HOME” team is to provide the referee for frame 1
2.3.2. The teams selected player will lag for break in frame 1
2.3.3. The teams selected player to break can opt to rack their own balls
2.3.4. Five different players to play the first 5 frames
2.3.5. Any 5 players may play the next 5 frames
2.3.6. No player to play more than twice in the first 10 frames.
2.3.7. No player may play consecutive frames. Deciding frame excluded.
2.3.8. Should a team have less players then ‘NO PLAYER’ must be entered, can be in any position
2.3.9. Doubles are frames 6 & 12
2.3.10. Doubles MUST be different pairs
2.3.11. Players cannot talk during their turn once the first shot has been taken
2.4. The referee’s decision and calls are final, these should not be guided, coached or intimidated by any other player with the one exception that the player at the table states that they failed.
2.5. If any games are in dispute the captain (s) should contact the League Organiser at hello@mksbl.co.uk or via the Rackem app Disputes and Penalties (1.6 & 1.7)
2.6. Fixtures & Results to be completed on the Rackem App
2.6.1. Failure to do so will result in the winning teams players forfeiting their individual stats points, if this happens on 2 occasions then they will be removed from the individual player rankings. The captain of the winning team or their nominated deputy will hold FULL RESPONSIBILITY for the result card.
3. Points System
3.1. Match winning team will be awarded 3 points
3.2. A draw is 1 point each
3.3. League positions will be decided by a teams “MATCH WINS”, if level then “FRAMES DIFFERENCE” then ‘HEAD to HEAD’ – if at the end of the season these are level between two teams then a playoff will be arranged by the committee at a neutral venue to decide promotion or relegation places.
4. Cancellations
4.1. A team can only postpone one match in each half of the season and must be played at the earliest available date.
5. Knockout Competitions
5.1. The Team Cup, League Cup, Singles and Random Doubles will be scheduled into the main League fixtures, once per season
5.2. There will be an entry fee for League Singles & Random Doubles. ALL matches will be played at MK Sports Bar & Lounge
5.3. Team Cup & Team League Cup matches will be played at the home venue of the home team drawn; Semi-finals and Final will be played at the MK Sports Bar & Lounge
5.4. Match format rule 2 applies with the following exception:
a. Frames played to win and will vary according to competition
b. If 6-6 in the TEAM Cup a decider frame will be played by any player that has played during that match
5.5. To enter the singles or random doubles a player must have played in minimum 2 matches before the start of the singles and or random doubles.
5.6. All matches must be played on or before the scheduled date, the only exceptions are National or International matches and compassionate matters.
6. APP – Rackem
a. Will be using Rackem for scoring
b. League Tables etc on website available from app
For any problems during a fixture contact the League Organiser
Maria Lewis: 07807050171