Starting with the Fall Season the following rule changes will be in effect.  This supercedes any rule book dated 4-17-2007 or earlier. 

1.                  There will no longer be a loss of 3 points in any situation.  You will get the points you’ve scored.

2.                  On the break you will get 1 opportunity to shoot.  Once the tip of the cue hits the cue ball in a forward motion it is considered a shot.  If the break is not legal the opposing player will break.  There will be NO 2^nd try.

3.                  If your match average is 20 or HIGHER (Division A) you will now be required to call your ball AND pocket.  If your match average is 19 or LOWER (Division B) you only have to call the pocket. 

4.                  Shooting backwards in the kitchen on a break & scratch has been eliminated. 

5.                  Marking the 8 will now be an option, not a requirement.  Both team captains have to agree at the start of the match whether or not to mark the 8.  Once the 1^st game has been played then the remaining 8 games will be played the same way.  Be courteous to your opponent.  Make sure they acknowledge where you are shooting the 8-ball. 

6.                  Loss of game will occur only when altering the course of the cue ball in a game-altering situation.  MEANING if the cue ball is rolling harmlessly on the table and a player picks it up it is not a loss.  Now if the cue ball is rolling towards another ball(s) on the table and is purposely stopped it can be called a loss of game due to the game-altering nature.  This would also be considered unsportsmanlike conduct resulting in an automatic loss.  Use common sense; don’t pick up the ball until it comes to a complete stop. 

7.                  The use of subs throughout the season (up to the final 2 matches) will continue to be allowed.  During the final two matches you can only use players that have already played on your team that season.  NO EXCEPTIONS.  Any team using unauthorized players will receive 0 points for that person’s matches.