Match Tables will be as assigned by the Tournament Director which may be one, two or three as required.

The Match must start within (15) minutes of the posted Start Time, unless otherwise specified by the Tournament Director. A Player has (5) minutes to start an individual Game from the time it’s called. A first round Game may be delayed only until the final Match up in that Round., When either is exceeded, a Game 'forfeit' occurs.

The WPBA/BCA World Rule for slow play of 45 seconds is in effect for all Matches. A Player must be warned by the Referee first. When one Player is placed ‘on the clock’, then all Players and all remaining Match Games are ‘on the clock’. The clock starts when all balls stop moving from the previous shot. After 35 seconds, a ’10 second warning’ will be given unless the Player has already assumed a shooting stance. The penalty is ‘cue ball in hand’ foul.

The biggest single reason for slow Matches is Players not ready to play. All Captains are reminded to make sure each Player knows they’re next up, whether they rack or break, who they’re playing and where.

A Referee or League Operator will be available for Match Rulings as follows:

Judgement calls on observed shots: Floor Referee must be called to the Table and their decision will be final.
All other rulings: decision of Floor Referee may be appealed to the Head Referee whose decision is final.
No Head referee: The Tournament Director becomes the Head Referee.
Tournament Direction, Scheduling, Equipment, etc: The decision of the Tournament Director is final.

If the wrong Player breaks, the Game carries on. It’s up to both Players to know who was supposed to break.

If it is noticed that a Player is playing the wrong Player, the Game is stopped and the right Players play. If it wasn’t noticed, the Game will stand if they are scheduled to play each other later in the Match. Otherwise, the Game is null and void.

If neither Player notices that the 8-ball is no longer on the Table, the Game is replayed with the same Player breaking.

Any Player who plays on another Table during a match game will be assessed an automatic Game 'forfeit'.

The Canadian term ‘just a shot’will be accepted as having said ‘safety’.

Everyone is reminded that display of POOR SPORTSMANSHIP may result in a Game, Match or Tournament 'forfeit' as decided by the Head Referee and/or the Tournament Director.

Any Team that is a 'No Show' for their first scheduled Match in a playoff will automatically 'forfeit' ALL THEIR MATCHES and all their rights to Prizes unless specfic PRIOR ADVICE was received that they intend to be available for their second scheduled Match.

Changes can be made by League Executive for the fairness of the league.