General Rules

Purpose: 
To promote fair play, mutual respect, and good sportsmanship across all teams in the Douglas and District Blackball Pool League. This Code is agreed to by each captain and serves as the standard for all players. 

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1. Sportsmanship and Respect 

  • All players must behave respectfully towards teammates, opponents, referees, and spectators. 

  • Abusive language, intimidation, or aggressive behaviour will not be tolerated. 

  • Handshakes before and after matches are expected as a sign of good sportsmanship. 

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2. Fair Refereeing 

  • The home team provides the referee for each match. 

  • Referees must apply the rules fairly and without bias. 

  • If a dispute arises, both captains must be called to resolve the matter calmly and respectfully. 

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3. Dispute Resolution 

  • Captains are responsible for managing disputes quickly and maturely. 

  • Disagreements should be resolved at the venue wherever possible. 

  • If clarification of the rules is required, play should be paused and a WhatsApp message sent to George Taylor 07624 248550. 

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4. Rule Agreement 

  • All teams agree to follow the official Blackball rules as recognised by the League. 

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5. Captain’s Responsibility 

  • Captains are responsible for the behaviour and conduct of their players. 

  • Captains must ensure their team understands and follows this Code of Conduct. 

  • Captains agree to take disciplinary action within their team if necessary, including warnings or suspensions for repeated poor behaviour. 

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6. Committee Oversight 

  • The committee reserves the right to review any reports of misconduct and take appropriate action. 

  • Sanctions may include: 

  • Verbal or written warnings 

  • Point deductions 

  • Temporary suspensions 

  • Individual bans in extreme cases