DARTMOOR POOL LEAGUE
Document 7
CAPTAINS CUP COMPETITION RULES
Version: 1.0
Adopted: __________________
Effective From: __________________
Next Review: AGM __________
COMPETITION RULES NOTE
These Competition Rules shall be read in conjunction with the:
• Constitution and Governance Document
• Playing Rules
• Code of Conduct
• Disciplinary Policy
Where any conflict exists, the Constitution & Governance Document and Playing Rules shall take precedence.
1. PURPOSE
a) The Captains Cup Competition shall determine the Dartmoor Pool League Captains Champion.
b) The competition shall be administered by the League.
c) The competition shall be played under the current Blackball Rules unless otherwise specified by the League.
2. ELIGIBILITY
a) Entry shall be restricted to officially registered Team Captains of Active Teams.
b) Entrants must be registered players of their respective teams.
c) All entrants must comply with the League Governance Pack.
d) A Captain may only enter the competition once per season.
e) A player suspended from League activities shall be ineligible to participate during the period of suspension.
f) A Captain who resigns or is replaced after entry may continue in the competition provided they remain a registered player of the team.
g) Eligibility for the Captains Cup shall be determined on the competition entry closing date.
h) Individuals appointed as Team Captain after the competition entry closing date shall not be eligible to enter that season’s competition.
i) Only one entry shall be permitted per team per season.
j) Where a Team Captain has entered the competition, a subsequent replacement Captain shall not become eligible to enter that season’s competition.
3. COMPETITION FORMAT
a) The competition shall be conducted in a format determined by the Committee.
b) The competition may include knockout rounds, group stages, qualifying rounds or any other format considered appropriate.
c) The Committee shall determine the format, race length and progression structure based upon the number of entries received.
d) The format for each stage of the competition shall be published prior to commencement of that stage.
e) Once published, the format for a stage shall not be altered except in exceptional circumstances.
4. DRAW AND COMPETITION STRUCTURE
a) The Committee shall determine the draw, competition structure and progression format based upon the number of entries received.
b) The competition may be organised as a straight knockout, group format, preliminary qualifying stage or any combination thereof.
c) The Committee may utilise byes, qualifying rounds, group stages or other formats where necessary to facilitate the competition.
d) The draw and competition structure shall be published prior to commencement of the relevant stage.
e) Once published, the draw and competition structure shall stand unless amended by the Committee due to administrative error or exceptional circumstances.
f) The Committee’s decision regarding competition structure, draws and progression shall be final.
5. COMPETITION DATES
a) Competition rounds shall be played on dates determined by the League.
b) Competitors are expected to attend and participate on the published competition date.
c) Competition fixtures shall not be rearranged, postponed or rescheduled by individual competitors.
d) Failure to attend a scheduled competition fixture may result in elimination from the competition.
e) The Committee may only alter a competition date in exceptional circumstances affecting the competition as a whole.
f) The Committee’s decision shall be final.
6. ATTENDANCE
a) Competitors shall be present and ready to play at the published start time.
b) A competitor not present when called may forfeit the match.
c) The Competition Organiser may allow a reasonable grace period where circumstances warrant.
d) Repeated failure to attend League competitions may be referred under the Disciplinary Policy.
7. SEMI-FINAL AND FINAL ELIGIBILITY
a) To participate in a Semi-Final or Final, a Captain must have participated in at least fifty percent (50%) of their team’s completed League fixtures prior to the Semi-Final or Final.
b) Participation shall be defined as having played at least one (1) frame in a League fixture.
c) Eligibility shall be determined on the date of the Semi-Final or Final.
d) The Committee may verify eligibility and request supporting records where necessary.
e) The Committee may grant a dispensation only in exceptional circumstances where no competitive advantage would be gained.
8. RESULTS
a) Match results shall be recorded using the League’s approved results system.
b) The Competition Organiser shall ensure progression through each stage is accurately recorded.
c) Any dispute regarding a result shall be referred to the Committee.
d) The Committee’s decision shall be final.
9. WITHDRAWALS
a) A competitor may withdraw from the competition at any time.
b) A competitor who withdraws after a draw has been published may forfeit their place in the competition.
c) No substitute competitor shall be permitted once the competition has commenced.
10. CAPTAINS CHAMPION
a) The winner shall be recognised as the Dartmoor Pool League Captains Champion for that season.
b) The winner shall hold the title until the completion of the following season’s competition.
c) Any trophy awarded shall remain the property of the League unless otherwise determined by the Committee.
11. GENERAL PRINCIPLES
a) The competition exists to promote competitive, enjoyable and sporting participation amongst Team Captains.
b) Competitors are expected to conduct themselves in accordance with the League Code of Conduct.
c) The Committee may determine any matter not specifically covered by these Competition Rules.
d) Nothing within these Competition Rules shall override the Dartmoor Pool League Governance Pack.