This league shall be called the Frank Smith Pool League, affectionately it will be known as Smithy’s pool league and confined to clubs elected by the management committee. Officers of the league shall comprise of: Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Treasurer.  These posts may only be filled by members who have served on the committee for a minimum of twelve (12) months.

The league management committee shall comprise of the above and a number of other members. These other members shall be from different clubs (where possible) and elected at an AGM.

Divisional Secretaries will be selected from committee members, and (where possible) will not represent the divisions they compete in. The Divisional Secretary will be responsible for any problems in their division but may refer problems to the committee.

Entrance fees for the teams competing shall cover cost of trophies, management fees and expenses, and shall be £50 for summer league and £60 for winter league.

No refunds will be given if a team fails to start the season its paid for and has not informed the league two weeks before the start.

Each player shall pay £2 registration fee. A fee of £2 per person in singles & £2 per person in pairs competitions.

Any forms incorrectly completed will be rejected by the Committee, all forms handed in will require a signature the Captain/Secretary, Treasurer (or Committee Member), and a second signature by a Committee Member. 

In all matters put to a vote at an AGM, EGM or SGM, each club shall have only one vote. The Chairman, irrespective of club, shall have any necessary casting vote.

In all matters put to a vote at an AGM, EGM or SGM, each club shall have only one vote. The Chairman, irrespective of club, shall have any necessary casting vote.

AGM, EGM and SGM meetings are mandatory, failure to attend means the team lose voting rights on any changes to the league and constitution.

All league matches shall be played on Tuesday’s and commence at 8.00pm. No matches to be rearranged unless agreed by the Committee, the final decision is made by the Chairman.

4a. If a team is not at the venue and ready to play or has not contacted to explain they will be late by 8.15pm it will be deemed as a non-attendance and rule 8 will apply.

In regard to overtime play the landlords decision is final. If either captain decides they do not wish to continue after 11.20pm this decision will be accepted. Any match not completed rule 4c will apply.

If play has not finished by the time called by the landlord, and a team has been found guilty of starting the match late then any outstanding games may be claimed by their opponents.

Any match started on time and not completed on the night (for any reason) must be concluded within 7 days. If players cannot agree within the original 7 days the committee will give a date and may select a neutral venue (if circumstances prevail). If either team fails to turn up points are awarded to attendees, only players present on original match night will be eligible to complete the match.

Teams shall inform their Divisional Secretaries of unfinished matches within 24hrs.

Only the players on the original match sheet can play the incomplete match, if they are not available the frame will be forfeit, no substitutions will be allowed.

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, the clock can be applied at any time during the match.

If the shot clock is being used you must use the official EPA clock and the timer must be shown to the player.

Match format to be decided at AGM.

At the AGM on 02/04/2025, 12 Singles and 3 Pairs was voted to remain, this will be played as follows: Pairs, 6 Singles, Pairs, 6 Singles, Pairs. A player may only play once in the Pairs in any match and only once in each set of singles matches.

At the start of each match two sheets are to be filled out (one per team) with the first pairs followed by 3 singles names on each sheet then swop sheets after the fourth frame three names on sheet, then in the second half; pairs followed by first pairs, 3 singles, then 3 singles and final pairs names.

Signatures should be attained before each game begins.

If a team is short of players as it is anonymous selection the forfeited frame(s) can go anywhere, the opposing player will get 3 ranking points.

Any player playing in the Frank Smith Pool League Winter Singles Competition must have played a minimum of 8 frames at the Quarter Final stage, if not they will be expelled from the competition.

The result sheet must be signed by the players before the start of each game. Failure to provide a correct match result sheet or failure to notify the Divisional Secretary of a match result may result in points being docked.

Both teams must text result to their Divisional Secretaries on the night of the match and whatsapp or photo message the match result sheet to the General Secretary and/or the Divisional Secretary. Failure to do this would result in no ranking points being awarded, and possible points reduction.

Any team not attending or attending with insufficient players a score of 9-0 + bonus will be given to attendees, 3 ranking points will be given to each player (up to 9 players) in attendance.

Substitutes will be allowed before the first round of any pairs competition, once the competition begins, regardless if you have played or not, substitutions will not be allowed.

On finals night if you are late you will lose a frame for every 10mins after the stated 8 o’clock start time, at the discretion of the Committee.