1	The League
	2	League Championships
	3	O.S.S.G.
	4	The Captian
	5	The players
	6	Playing Out
	7	Schedules
	8	Reschedule Matches
	9	Position  Round
	10	Missing Players
	11	Starting times
	12	The score  sheet
	13	Coaching
	14	Rosters
	15	A: Last 2 weeks of play
		B: Last 2 weeks of play
	16	Substitution Rule
	17	Split Matches
	18	Average  Calculations
	19	Breaking Ties
	20	Played the wrong Player
	21	Questionable Shots
	22	Split Matches
	23	Playing on different teams in the same league
	24	Conceding the game
	25	Player Fees
	26	Match Forfiets
	27	Award Tournament
	28	Award location
	29	Marking the 8ball pocket
	30A	Forfeits  A-team scratch
	30B	B-team Handicap
	30C	Player
	31	Game Protest
	32	Cell Phones
	33	Slow play
	34	2 table play
	35	Cost to play
	36	Bad Checks
	37	Official Cue Ball
	38	MCW records
	39	payouts for zip game
	40	4 player 8 team  payout
	41	Thur. 4 players 10 teams
	42	3 player
	43	League Records
	44	Tournaments for you
	45	January League Playoffs
	46	Drawings
1	The League	OCS is a sanctioning body for VNEA & ACS  and offers upperlevel play for
		all members. Qualifying times are
		ACS- Nationals 8 weeks State  6 weeks  ( May 9-16,2015
		VNEA   Internationals  12 weeks in a year   (May21-30, 2015
		VNEA Junior leagues 6 weeks 4 weeks for championships (July)
		Oklahoma Sooner State Games
		Other ACS & VNEA State events
2	League	All Sanctioned OPS / VNEA -ACS   members are eligible for these events
	Playoffs	after they have played 4 matches in one session
3	O.S.S.G.	This office is also the headquarters for Billiards with
		The Oklahoma Sooner State Games and have an invitation to
		travel to Colorado  in late summer and Hershey Pa, the week after
4	The Captain	Each Team has a captain and each captain is VERY important to the team .
		Captains are given a folder that contains everything they will for the team to play
		if it is lost there is a $20 charge to replace it
		Their obligations are
		!:To start matches on time and see that all players are present
		2:Score sheets are to be filled out completely, all monies collected and mailed and
		the scores are to be mailed no later than 2 pm the following day. In the event of a
		discrepancy the HOME teams score sheet will be considered the official score sheet
		It is important that all player feats are  listed Example  ERO's-8 on break  and score sheets match
		in  leagues that play 8 & 9 ball you must say if the feat was 8ball or 9ball
5	The players	You are 1 member of a team  It is important that when you commit to a team
		you are present for  your matches and if you have to miss a week then it is
		your responsibility to find a sub to take your place.You  may ask for assistance of your
		team mates, captain,or league operator ,but ulimatley it is your responsibility
		to see that your postion is  filled. If a player is missing it cost  the team  games.
		Which is really hard to overcome
6	playing	If a player is allowed to shoot out for emergency purposes they will pay for all the games
	out	played out but will still retain the break. Once a player is finished they must leave  within 10 minutes
		If They stay around they will FORFEIT  ALL THEIR GAMES
7	The Schedule	All schedules and standings are on www.OklahomaPool.com If no one on the team has
		internet access  I will be glad to Fax . Another alternative is the Library. You can gain
		internet access there. Also now so do cell phones.
		Teams play each other twice once at each others home bar
8	Reschedule	If you ask for a reschedule date on a match it must be done 24  hours  prior to league play
	Matches	and must be played within 2 weeks at the timethe other team designates This  league office is to be
		informed  when a match is played late always write the day it should have been played
9	Position	Half way through a league season and at the end our teams play a position round
	Round	Any matches that are not played  by  the P.R. will not be able to be made up and the
		attending team will be given 3/4 of the match, The forfeiting team gets ZERO
		Both teams will be responsible for the weekly fees as sponsors do not pay for forfeit
		All  player fees and sanctions must be CURRENT
		NO NEW PLAYER CAN BE ADDED TO YOUR ROASTER ON THIS MATCH UNLESS
		YOU FIRST CONTACT  THIS OFFICE:::If you fail to do that without consent
		THEIR GAMES WILL NOT COUNT     (CONTINUED NEXT PAGE)
		We will assign a player who is current with their sanction and who has a well
		established average. The players ave. or the teams highest ave. will be used
		which ever is highest
		ACCORDING TO THE STANDINGS the odd numbered teams will go to the even number teams
		club  example: 1st place team goes to 2nd place team::3rd to 4th, etc.
		On the last P. R . If 2 teams are in the same position then the location reverses
10	Missing Players	A match cannot be played if a team is missing more than one player
11	Starting times	weeknights-7:30        Saturday -NOON     Sunday  -1pm/ 5pm / 7pm  some leagues differ
		all matches are to start on time.  Players have 1/2 hour from start time  as a grace  period
		At least 2 players must be present and ready to play at match time the others can have a
		grace period  of 30 min. where they can make up any missed games: after that,  they forfeit any
		games they missed but are allowed to play all remaining games )
		Do not think that if you are late the other team will let you make  up your games.
		That is a courtesy sometimes extended, sometimes not.. Its up to your opponents
12	The score	Each team will fill out their line up (First & last names required ) then pass to the
	sheet	opposite captain to put in their players. All writing must  be legible or scores might be entered
		incorrectly   Follow player line-up  and breaking order
		Fill in all information. Failure to do  so can result in improper documentation
		List break/rack n run  &- 8 on the break/rack.     A Rack & Run must start
		with all 15 balls on the table and apply's only to the rackers 1st turn to the table.
		It is important that the score sheet is filled out completely;
		list all special feats and make sure it is also on the other teams score sheet
		Not listing feats could  cause you to not receive special awards.
		When playing 8ball and 9ball in the same match you must list your feats as 8 or 9
13	Coaching	COACHING IS NEVER ALLOWED :if it is suspected that a player is being coached
		then their team captain should be approached about the situation  and given a
		warning  It can be requested that the player sit away from their team.
		:If that does not stop it ,this is the order of fouls:
		1: Ball in hand  foul against the player
		2: Lose of game against the player
		3: lose of game/round against the team
		any conversation about the game,  to the shooter, during the game, at any  time can be called
		coaching any secret codes or signals to a player will be considered coaching
		Spectators that advise,coach or harass a player during competition will be asked not to interfere and if
		they persist then bartender or sponsor should be informed and the spectator be removed from the area
14	Rosters	OCS leagues run with an open roster. :: However you are only allowed as many subs as
		your player format:: Example:: 3 player teams =3 subs.  4 player teams =4 subs
		all players and subs MUST be sanctioned on their 2nd week of play
		any player on your roster at seasons end with 2 matches will have their sanction fees deducted
		from the teams winnings
		If a team uses  more than the allowed subs then the lowest ranked player will be
		eliminated along with their scores
15	Last 2 weeks	YOUR ROSTER IS CLOSED THE LAST 2 WEEKS OF PLAY
	of play A;	IN EXTREME EMERGENCIES CALL ME FOR SPECIAL APPROVAL
	B;	Any team or player who just does not show up the last two weeks of play will forfeit prizes and monies
		Exception::If a player makes contact with their captains and makes arrangements to be absent
16	Substitution	A team may sub players in and out of a match if the following criteria is met.
	Rule	1: you must inform the opposing  team captain before the start of the next round
		which player is to be taken out  and who is to be put in. the Highest ave.is used
		If a player is returned to the match  they  must be replaced in their original position
17	Split Matches	whenever 2 players split games they carry the highest average for those rounds
		Unrated player can not be used in split rounds
		Please note that split matches do not count toward national qualification
18	Average	All regular players carry over their averages from season to season ( first 3 weeks)
	Calculations	For New Players:: if a team does not have 3 players with an ave. the new player starts as a 7
		teams having 3 players  with averages use their combined average for the new player
		If a player has only 1 week for avg. (4 games) then use avg of all (8) games for week 2
		(figured at the end of the match)
		A new player may also have a average assigned if they are a known player
19	Breaking Ties	1st: team playing scratch wins
		2nd:team with the the 10's in that round
		3rd:team with the most 10's at the end of the game
		4th Team with the most points at the end of the game
		5th STILL TIED:: pick one player from each team and
		have them play one game.   round goes to the winner of the game:
		No scores are given for this game .It is simply a tie breaker
20	Played the	If the game is completed: that score will be forwarded to the proper place on the score sheet
	wrong player	If the game is not completed :the captains will stop that game and  restart
		with the proper players
21	Questionable	It is always wise to ask for a referee on a close or questionable hit
	Shots	this should be someone who is agreed upon by both players and who is
		knowledgeable of the game and if possible a non participating player. If a  good
		ref. is not available the Captains are fine for the job but
		Once a referee is chosen Their call is final and remember  please
		NO REF !  THE SHOT GOES TO THE SHOOTER
22	Play on more	A player can not arbitrarily play on  two teams with in the same division ,but  under special
	than one team	circumstances it may be deemed possible to switch teams with the consent
	on the  same	from the captain on the team that the player is leaving and it is up to the.
	night	discretion of the league director to make the final decision
		If this infraction is committed the second team will have to forfeit those games
23	Conceding	Breaking your cue down while your opponent is shooting will result in loss of game for
	the game	you if it is called by your opponent. That is considered a concession
24	Player Fees	All fees are the responsibility of the team, and it is the Captains duty to place
		a check or money order in the provided envelope and mail it the night of the
		match  .Returned checks cost you $20 on top of the money it was written for.
25	Match	A match forfiet is penalized with a $50 fee to the home team
	Forfiets	A second forfeit by the same team is penalized with  leaving the league and ALL money forfeited
26	Awards	Following seasons end,  on announced dates, all teams go to the first place teams bar
	Tournament	where they are given awards, money and are eligible to play in a
		FREE tournament as long as they have played 3 or more matches
		At this celebration each team will bring a dish or snacks. I will also bring something
		and we will all enjoy each others company and plan the next seasons events
		extra prizes  will only be given to  players, entering the Tournament
		Any team or player not attending the Pool Party will not receive extra prizes, pin, etc
27	Awards	In order to hold this event  the host bar must have 2 or more tables and
	Location	ample seating for all team members:: If your sponsor does not meet these qualifications then
		the league' s winning team will choose a location that does and has been a part
		of that league session
28	Marking the	All VNEA   leagues must Mark the 8 ball pocket
	8ball pocket	Failure to do so is loss of game (Even if both players agree )
		ACS  is call your pocket .make sure your opponent is aware of the called pocket
		Team Forfeits
29A	Scratch	Team present wins100% of the match   opponents get zero
		1st forfiet team pays  a $50 fee to the sponsor  2nd forfiet Team is eliminated from the league
29B	Handicap	Present team  regular fees and gets 3/4 of the match  opponents get zero
		Player Forfeit
29C	Scratch	Present player-10 points and one game win/   absent player-receives zero
	Handicap	Present player gets 10 points absent player---receive their average minus 3 points
		Absent Player  forfiets games 30 minutes after match begins or after  the 1st round
		but they can play any games left
		in extreme cases a player may call the opposing teams and ask for permission to get caught up
		If they are given courtesy then they will give up the breaks and pay for all their games
30	Byes	When a league has a  odd number of teams
		there will be no money paid and full match scores given in scratch league
31	Game	There are none: Can't come to an agreement: Play the game over
	Protest-
32	Cell Phone	No cell phone calls while you are playing a game. Have someone take the call for you.
		If you are expecting an emergency inform the opposing team before the match
33	Slow play	60 seconds is a long time to execute a shot; Any player holding up a match and
		taking a long time  can be placed on a shot clock. However once that is done,
		both players are put on the clock.  If long waits still occur both teams could be put on a clock.
		Please remember:: You are playing for fun and for the love of the game
		You are playing in a drinking atmosphere. Things get a little louder and a little slower
		Be careful not open Pandora's Box
34	2 table play	TWO TABLE PLAY
		At 10pm it is mandatory to open up a second table for play
		At ANY time that  the home team wishes to play on 2 tables then do so.
		What does it cost to play
35	Sanction fees	Pay by the second week and you avoid late fees
		ACS $15 ($5. Late fee)   VNEA  $15 ($5. Late fee)    Dual Sanction Leagues are $30 ($5. Late fee)
	5player teams	Sponsors Fee $50
	5 player teams	weekly league team fees $5. per player  ( includes Office Fees  $1 per player)    Total team Dues $25
	4 player teams	Sponsors $25 with 8 or less teams     9 or more teams pay $50
		weekly league team fees $5. per player  ( includes Office Fees  $1 per player)    Total team Dues $20
	3 player teams	Sponsors $25 with 8 or less teams     9 or more teams pay $50
		weekly league team fees $5. per player  ( includes Office Fees  $1 per player)    Total team Dues $15
36	Bad Checks	$20 charge plus what you wrote it for. If it will be  bad  DON'T WRITE IT
37	Official	THE ARIMITH GREEN EMBLEM CUE BALL IS TO BE USED IN YOUR MATCHES..
	cue ball	If your sponsor does not provide you with you can buy one from me
		in any case if either team has the official ball , that is the one to be used
38	MCW League	Most Consecutive wins
	records	Male   Phillip Davis-34      female  Sharon Coats /Aron Allen 25
39	payout for	3 player team $50 for a  30-zip game
	zip games	4 player team $75 for a 40-zip game
		5 player team $100 for a  50-zip game
		league payout  4 PLAYER  TEAMS
40		8 teams
	1	$350
	2	$300
	3	$275
	4	$225
	5	$200
	6	$175
	7	$150
	8	$125
41		Thursday Big Dog League 10 teams   4 PLAYER TEAMS
	1	$750
	2	$650
	3	$500
	4	$450
	5	$400
	6	$350
	7	$325
	8	$300
	9	$225
	10	200   $4150
42		Sunday 1pm 8ball 9ball 112 teams   3 PLAYER TEAMS
	1	$370
	2	$355
	3	$330
	4	$315
	5	$280
	6	$255
	7	$230
	8	$205
	9	$180
	10	$165
	11	$130
	12	130   $2945
	LEAGUES WILL VARY IN AMOUNTS PAYED OUT DUE TO SIZE AND NUMBER OF PLAYERS
43	League	Most Consecutive wins
	records	Male   Phillip Davis-34      female  Sharon Coats /Aron Allen 25
		$100 will be paid to the first   40 zip in our league.. Who will it be?
		$550  will be paid to anyone breaking these ties
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	This event is held at the end of each session at the 1st place teams bar. Awards are given out,
	Everyone should bring  food and there is a short free entry singles tournament for you to play in.
	This evening is as much a part of your league play as weekly play.We all play hard to be the first place
	team so that we can host this event.Most often the sponsor will hire extra help to take care of us
	,so there are only two things that you should know.
	# 1 If your team working for a perfect attendance pin then they must play in the tournament and
	#2 you must be present to receive any special awards you have earned.
	I personally spend a lot of time gathering sponsors to give their merchandise to me so that I can award it to
	you plus I make a lot of plagues so you can remember your team mates and how well you did.
	I have  ALWAYS thought it was EXTREMLEY rude for us to just show up for the prize money then leave.
	I start giving the money early in the evening so we would have a couple bucks to spend on this very
	special night and it would not interfere with our household budget.
	So let's do what this EVENING was intended for.
	Play a little pool, visit with our friends and have a celebrtation of the seasons end
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		Through this league you  have access to  2 National tournaments
		Several State & Regional tournaments and lot of weekend events