BATPL Cup 27

Blackball Rules

🏆 BATPL Cup – Description

The BATPL Cup brings BATPL teams together in a team competition where every match matters.

Teams will battle it out in a round robin where teams play each once. The top 4 go through to the Semi Finals

With teams battling through each round for a place in the Finals the competition provides another opportunity for players to represent their venue and compete for BATPL silverware.

Entry Criteria

🏆 BATPL Cup – Entry Criteria

  • Open exclusively to teams registered with BATPL.
  • Teams must have a minimum of 4 registered players.
  • There is no maximum number of players in a team.
  • All players must be registered with the team they are representing.
  • Players may only represent one team in the BATPL Cup.
  • Teams must enter before the published registration deadline.
  • Teams are responsible for ensuring fixtures are completed within the published round deadlines.
  • All players must comply with the rules and requirements of the host venue.

Rules

🏆 BATPL Cup – Competition Rules

  • Format: Round Robin - top 4 go to semi's
    • 1v4, 2v3 - 1 and 2 at home, final in neutral venue.
  • Team Size: A minimum of 4 players is required. There is no maximum squad size.
  • Eligibility: Players must be registered BATPL players and eligible to represent the team they are playing for.
  • Home Team: The team drawn at home is responsible for arranging the fixture and ensuring the venue and pool table are available.
  • Venue: Matches should be played at the home team's registered BATPL venue unless otherwise agreed with BATPL.
  • Game Rules: Matches are played under Blackball Rules.
  • Team Sheet: Captains must confirm their players and playing order before the match begins.
  • Failure to Play: If a fixture cannot be completed by the deadline, BATPL will determine which team progresses based on the circumstances and efforts made to arrange the match.
  • Disputes: Any dispute should be raised before play continues where possible. Unresolved issues should be referred to BATPL.
  • Final Decision: BATPL's decision regarding eligibility, competition administration, missed deadlines and disputes is final.

Competition Entries

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