Match Format & Rules
GREATWHITE PRESENTS BSAM SNOOKER CHALLENGER 2023
LEG 1 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.
• 64 or more entries are required for this Challenge to commence.
• The Snooker Challenge will be played without handicaps.
Leg 2
Eligibility: All players less than +40 handicap in the traditional BSAM snooker league are eligible.
Last 8 players of leg 1 will be put in groups of 4 each ( groups depending on entries received in leg 2) for round robin matches.
16 players to qualify for the knockout state .
Leg 2 will be played with handicap.
Format:• All Snooker frames will be of 15 Red.
• Round Robin matches will be best of 5 frames
• Quarters, Semis & Finals will be a Best of 7 Frames.
ENTRY DETAILS
• Entry fee is Rs. 1000/-.
• Entry to be sent on bsamah@gmail.com
• Entry fee to be paid by a cheque or a bank transfer (no cash deposit).
Prize Money leg 1
Rs. 15000/-Winner
Rs. 10000/- Runner Up
Rs. 10000/- Semi Finalists (Rs. 5000- each)
Rs. 12000Quarter Finalists (Rs. 3000/- each)
Rs. 2500/- Highest Break (Above 40)
Prize money leg 2
Rs. 15000/-Winner
Rs. 10000/- Runner Up
Rs. 10000/- Semi Finalists (Rs. 5000- each)
Rs. 12000Quarter Finalists (Rs. 3000/- each)
Rs. 2500/- Highest Break (Above 75)
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
• 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 5pm on the 9th June 2023 for both legs (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 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.
It is compulsory for players to be present in person to collect their prizes.
DRESS CODE
Formal clothing is recommended.
Collared T-shirt with Jeans & sports shoes is allowed.
Low waist jeans, trousers displaying undergarments, 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: