IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
After 30 years Dave Coppen has decided to resign as General Secretary of the Frank Smith Pool League.
Dave has been an integral part of the pool league, overseeing multiple changes to the league, the committee, the playing rules and the players themselves.
The new General Secretary will be Simon Stevens who has been part of the committee for 10 years and has managed the website and rankings for the last few years.
Winter 2024/25 Season
3 Divisions
26 Teams
278 Players
International Rules
It is the responsibility of the Captains and players to know the rules of the game.
If you are unsure of the rules it is advised that you do not referee or at the very least check for clarification at any rule you are unsure of during the match, if playing to the clock the match can be paused while you confirm the rules; we should aim for all rules being correct and without argument.
All rules can be found on our website, with links to the International Rules and Referee guidance.
Shot Clock Clarity
There has been some mentions of teams wishing to play the shot clock and teams being against this, this is a reminder that this is not optional if one team chooses to apply the clock.
the shot clock can be applied at any time during the match, either from the start, after match 4 or after match 10.
Rule 4d. A time limit rule has been introduced as per International Rules for taking shots in Singles and Pairs league matches and competitions alike.
This rule can be ignored if both captains agree or applied if one captain insists.
If this rule is ignored, and one or both captains feel the match will not finish the time limit rule can be applied.
Doubles Rule Clarity
Talking is allowed on your first visit to the table only
You must not talk between each ball potted (except after the break)
A player is deemed ‘at the table’ when they have touched the playing surface by either:
* getting ready to play their shot
* placing the white ball from a foul
It is not acceptable to continue to talk after these actions;
the first offence is a warning, the second offence in the same match is loss of frame