BSAM SNOOKER GRASSROOT CHALLENGER 2023
DATES: 10th to 18th December.
LAST DATE OF ENTRY: 6th December 2023 by 6pm.
ELIGIBILITY
• Category A
Players with handicaps of +40, +45, +50, +55 and +60 are qualified to participate.
• Category B
Players with handicaps of + 25, +30 and +35 are qualified to participate.
• The handicaps will be based on the traditional BSAM Snooker League.
• The Tournament Committee reserves the right to review/change the handicaps before or during the tournament, in order to be fair to everyone.
Leg 1
The first leg of the Challenger is for players from Category A. 16 of them will qualify for the second leg. However, they will continue the tournament till the finals.
All matches have to be played on level – no handicaps.
Leg 2
The second leg of the Challenger is for players from Category B, and the qualifiers of Category A. These matches will be played with handicaps based on the BSAM Snooker League(unless tournament committee revisions are done).
FORMAT
• All Snooker frames will be of 15 Red.
• Till the Semi Finals, it will be a Best of 5 Frames.
• The Finals will be a Best of 7 Frames.
• Player trailing by 4 or more snooker on the colour balls has to concede that frame.
• 64 or more entries are required for this Challenge to commence.
ENTRY DETAILS
• Entry fee is Rs. 750/-.
• Entry to be sent on bsamah@gmail.com
• Entry fee to be paid by a cheque or a bank transfer (no cash deposit).
VENUES
Bombay Gymkhana
Garware Club House
Malabar Hill Club
Cricket Club of India
Islam Gymkhana
PJ Hindu Gymkhana
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 6pm on the 6th December (last date).
• Entries of only those players will be accepted who have registered with BSAM.
WALK OVER RULES
• Billiards Room Clock of the HOST CLUB will be considered.
• The Markers decision will be final.
• 10 minutes late (than the scheduled time) = One Frame awarded to the Opponent.
• 20 minutes late (than the scheduled time) = Two Frames awarded to the Opponent.
• 30 minutes late (than the scheduled time) = Match is awarded to the Opponent.
FOUL & MISS RULE
• A player will have to hit the object 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 2 foul and misses i.e. after 2 re-spots, the third attempt will be considered as only a foul; 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 2 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 9773568058 via whatsapp or via email: bsamah@gmail.com.
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.
BSAM reserves the right to forfeit the prize money if the player isn’t present.
Proxy representation isn’t allowed.
DRESS CODE
T-shirt with Jeans & sports shoes is allowed.
Formal clothing is recommended.
Each host club has their own dress code so it is advised to wear socks & adhere to the said rules. Low waist jeans, trousers displaying undergarments, butt cracks, chappals, sandals, caps, playing barefoot, shorts, 3/4ths shall be strictly NOT ALLOWED. A player shall not be allowed to play if the dress code is violated & the match will be awarded to the opponent.
Tournament Committee:
Cherag Ramakrishnan
Siddharth Parikh 9920970153
Pranav Chikhal
Saumil Karkera
Manav Panchal (Sp. Invitee) 9820506037
Rishabh Kumar (Sp. Invitee) 9820011217