1. Code of Conduct.
This Code of Conduct is a set of
rules, which govern the expected behaviour of all players who have entered
Dundee Snooker League. By agreeing to play in the league, you also agree to
abide by the rules as set out in this Code of Conduct and agree to the
disciplinary measures that go with it.
The League Organiser will update
the website daily after 10.00pm. If you intend on having your result updated
on the night of playing your fixture, it is advised to send in your
result before this time.
2. Booking Matches.
In the DSL & Scratch Leagues,
all weekly matches have 7 days to be completed. If you know you
cannot play your fixture within the allocated 7 days, you should
postpone the fixture where you will be given 21 days to rearrange
the fixture (28 days in the Scratch League). This postponed fixture must be completed before the
Play-By date expiry.
In the Seniors League,
all weekly matches play on a Monday. If you know you cannot play
your fixture on that particular Monday, you should postpone the
fixture before the 4.30pm deadline on match days. Should you
postpone your fixture, you will be given 28 days to rearrange the
fixture. This postponed fixture must be completed before the Play-By
date expiry.
Any player having difficulty
fulfilling their fixture before the Play-By date expiry must contact the
League Organiser to discuss your problem which could avoid any penalty.
Players leaving their
already postponed matches until nearer the end of the 21/28-day
period and then being unable to play due to fixture congestion, is
not considered a valid reason for not playing their fixture unless
specific special circumstances arise. For example, being injured or
suffering an illness.
It is recommended players book
their matches as early as possible to avoid any fixture congestion.
After postponing a match, players
must make every attempt to rearranged a fixture date at their
earliest possible convenience.
3. Payment of Fees.
Players must pay their match fee
before completing their fixture. Player match fees are examined every
Sunday/Monday and players owing any amount after the 7 days has expired will
have a -01 point league penalty deducted from their points total.
Players will still be charged
their match fee for fixtures that have been "Void".
Players having short term
difficulty in paying their league fees should contact the League Organiser
to avoid any penalty. We will be sympathetic to players facing financial
difficulty. Any such contact would remain strictly confidential.
Players are advised to pay fees
in advance and the DSL Bank Details for transferring fees are available on
request.
4. Playing Matches.
Players should arrive for their match in sufficient time and be ready to play by the time agreed by you and your opponent. If a player is running late, they must contact their opponent to inform them. If the player does not arrive at the agreed time, they will forfeit the 1st frame after 15 minutes and further frames after every 15 minutes until the time allowed for 3 frames expires.
Players must take care of the
equipment provided by The Tivoli Snooker Club. Players must conduct
themselves in a respectful and courteous manner at all times and be fair,
considerate and honest with all dealings within Dundee Snooker League.
Players will not use language that may be deemed as offensive, such as
excessive swearing, racist, homophobic or personally directed comments. In
short, if you have nothing nice to say, don't say it. Players should refrain
from shouting during matches. Talking while a players is taking a shot is
not acceptable.
This statement applies to our
dedicated WhatsApp Forums. Players must conduct themselves in a respectful
manner at all times with all other players as well as all dealings with
Dundee Snooker League in these Forums. Players will not use language that
may be deemed offensive, such as excessive swearing, racist, homophobic or
personally directed comments. If you have a problem, contact the League
Organiser direct through Private Messaging. Players will automatically be
removed from the chat room if after a warning, they continue with their
behaviour. No warning on your removal will be given to players that continue
to bring DSL into disrepute.
When your opponent is at the
table, you are the referee and your decision is final. This starts as soon
as you have completed your visit to the table so you must call out and
determine any touching ball or free ball scenarios which you have left. In
order to avoid confusion and to assist with scoring, break progress must be
called out clearly as the points are actually scored. The scoreboard should
only be updated on completion of the break. It is the responsibility of both
players to ensure the scoreboard is accurate. If a mistake is made in
scoring it can only be rectified at the time of the mistake and before the
next shot has taken place unless with the agreement of both players.
Once a frame is underway, the
very best of order must be observed throughout. Opinions regarding
handicaps, the run of play, shot selection or any other aspect of the frame
must not be vocalized.
A player should not distract
their opponent whilst they are playing or leave the table during play
without permission or agreement from your opponent. No player should stand
in the direct line of sight of the player taking their shot and must move on
reasonable request from the player taking their shot. Equally, wherever
possible, players should not stand directly behind players when they are in
position to play their shot.
Players should not concede a
frame unless snookers are required. Players should immediately vacate the
table after a missed shot.
A 5-Minute break between frames
is permitted.
Mobile Phones.
Mobile phones should be set to
silent mode. Use of mobile phones during play is not acceptable. If your
opponent complains, a limited
amount of "Warnings" about Mobile phone use during play will be given to
the guilty player. A -01 pt league penalty point would be given to players
after 3 warnings with further penalties for every Warning thereafter.
Whilst there is no specific rules
on the following, players are asked in good faith to play in a manner which
is gentlemanly, in keeping with the spirit of the game and to refrain from:
1. Throwing Snooker Balls across
the table, banging the cue on or off the table, slapping or thumping the
table.
2. Behaving in an abusive,
threatening or intimidating manner at any time but especially while the
opposing player is at the table.
3. Vocalizing opinions at a level
that is deemed excessive and the intention of putting the opposing player(s)
off.
4. Making or sharing in comments
about their opponent.
5. Refusal to shake hands with
your opponent, either at the start or at the end of a match.
5. Leaving the League.
Players deciding to leave
the league before the end of a season for any reason will not be
entitled to a refund of any of their paid match fees. Any Match Fee
Balance remaining would be refunded.
Players that have been
asked by the League Organiser to leave the league for any reason
will not be entitled to a refund of any of their paid match fees.
Any Match Fee Balance remaining would be refunded.
The League Organiser may at his
discretion, decide to return league fees to any player who is unable to
finish a season due to circumstances out with their control. This will be
looked at on a case by case basis.
Any player contemplating leaving
the league before the end of a season due to a change in personal
circumstances should contact the League Organiser to see if any flexibility
can be given to allow them to complete the season.
6. Appealing Point
Deductions.
Points will be deducted from
players for:
1. Not playing matches on
the specific Monday or within the specific 7-day period and failing
to inform the League Organiser of any postponement.
2. Owing any match fee after the
7-day period for paying has expired.
3. Failing to Show for your
arranged fixture time.
4. Any other disciplinary matter
which may be deemed necessary.
These point deductions will be
automatic and players will not always be notified upon deduction. Should any
player have circumstances which caused them to be deducted points through no
fault of their own, they should appeal the decision. Players can contact the
League Organiser to discuss the matter and maybe have the deduction
overturned. The League Organiser see's point deductions as a last resort and
will look favourably on any appeals.
7. Making a Complaint.
Players that have a valid
complaint about any aspect of their match, opponent or Dundee Snooker League
should contact the League Organiser where a report on the matter will be
filed.
DSL Leagues Contact Details.
Jim Colligan (League Organiser).
07468946737
Joe McGrath (League Rep) 07544 219811
Kris Inglis (League Rep) 07786 256507