Match Format & Rules
BSAM GRASSROOT SNOOKER CHALLENGE
DATES:
22th October to the 1st of November 2018
LAST DATE OF ENTRY: 12th October 2018
ELIGIBILITY:
• A Player whose handicap in the BSAM Traditional League is +40, +45, +50, +55, +60 is qualified to participate.
• The Committee will reserve the right to review the handicaps for participation eligibility in order to be fair to others.
FORMAT:
• All Snooker frames will be of 15 Red.
• Till the Pre Quarter Finals, it will be a Best of 5 Frames.
• Quarters, Semis & Finals will be a Best of 7 Frames.
• 128 or more entries are required for this Challenge to commence.
• The Snooker Challenge will be played without handicaps.
ENTRY Details:
• Entry fee is Rs. 1000/-.
• Entry to sent bsamah@gmail.com
• Entry fee to be paid by a cheque or a bank transfer (no cash deposit)..
• Bank Details:
Attach copy of the bank payment slip & Player name)
Account Name: Billiards & Snooker Association of Maharashtra
Bank: Union Bank of India.
Bank account no: 319502010026769
Bank IFSC Code No: UBIN0531952
E-mail: bsamah@gmail.com
• In case of a bank transfer, kindly email us the bank receipt for easy reconciliation.
• Players can pay jointly; but the names & cheque/bank receipt details must be shared.
• Entry will be accepted on first cum first paid basis.
• Entry fee to be paid on or before 4pm on the 10th of October 2018 (last date).
• Entries of only those players will be accepted who have registered with BSAM.
WALK OVER:
• Billiards Room Clock of the host club will be considered.
• The Markers decision will be final.
• Late by 5 minutes (of the scheduled time) = One Frame awarded to the Opponent
• Late by 10 minutes (of the scheduled time) = Two Frames awarded to the Opponent
• Late by 15 minutes (of the scheduled time) = Match is awarded to the Opponent
FOUL & MISS RULE:
• A player will have to hit the ball if he is snookered (this is mandatory).
• If a player misses, it will be called a foul & miss and the player who has snookered him, can ask the ball to be replaced. However, there will be a maximum of 3 foul and misses i.e. after 2 re-spots, the third miss will be considered as a foul ‘only’; after which player will have the following options:
1. Play from where the handball has come to rest
2. Claim a free ball (if it is one)
3. Ask the opponent to play again
4. In case, while attempting to break a snooker and a free ball position comes into existence, there will still be a total of ONLY 3 fouls & a misses i.e. ONLY 2 re-spots. If the third shot to break the snooker fails then it will only be considered a foul. Unless, the player who has given the snooker gets a free ball, pots another ball & then gives a fresh snooker; will be entitled to a new set of foul & miss.
• Please note that everyone must make a genuine attempt at removing snookers. After 2 attempts at removing snooker a player just cannot play the handball in any direction, which is obvious that he has not made an attempt to remove the snooker. In such a case, he will be penalized with a foul (due points will be given to the opponent) & can be asked to play the shot again (respotting).
SCORE SHEET:
Please inform the marker to note the scores.
It must be signed by the Winner & Loser or then the Winner & the Marker/Referee.
Breaks of 25 & more have to be noted.
The score Sheet can be sent to Sachin Mali +919773568058 (whats app) or bsamah@gmail.com
VENUES:
Bombay Gymkhana, Garware Club, Cricket Club of India, National Sports Club of India, Elphinstone Cricket Club, Khar Gymkhana, Malabar Hill Club, Matunga Gymkhan.
The Prize Distribution Ceremony will be held after the finals with Hi Tea.
It is compulsory for players to be present in person to collect their prizes.
DRESS CODE
Please note that proper dress code needs to be adhered to by the players visiting various clubs. Low waist jeans, trousers displaying undergarments while playing, Chappals, Sandals, Caps, playing barefoot, shorts, 3/4ths shall be strictly NOT ALLOWED.
However the tournament committee shall make an exception if a genuine medical report or doctors letter is produced.
A player shall not be allowed to play if the above dress code is not adhered to. Only collar t-shirts allowed.
Tournament Committee:
Siddharth Parikh
Manav Panchal
Shekhar Surve
Amit Sapru
Rishabh Kumar