Referee's Procedure
- Only players registered may referee a league game and then no more than 2 frames in any one evening. Games are refereed by a representative from alternating teams. The captains are responsible that there chosen referee is conversant with league and match rules.
- The referees decision is always final. Deliberate interference with the balls or equipment by any player will result in the game being awarded by the referee to the non-offending player.
- The referee will endeavor to ensure that the games will be played at a reasonable speed and may in cases of slow play ask the the offending player to speed up. Failure to heed to the referee's warning may result in the match being awarded to the non-offending player. THIS RULE IS INTENDED TO ELIMINATE SLOW, BORING PLAY AND MAKE THE GAME MORE ATTRACTIVE.
- With exception of partners in doubles games, when not in control of the table , no person shall be permitted to advise, instruct or otherwise intimate to any player as to the taking any shot or any other aspect of the game during play. Team captains shall be responsible for remarks made by their players or supporters in this respect. (Control to be when the previous shot becomes stationary and the referee calls their colour ) Doubles partners are allowed to discuss the first shot once they have taken control of the table for a maximum of 30 secs, once a player touches the table no further discussion may take place.
- Any player who, in his opinion of the referee, lays down or starts to dismantle his cue in an obvious concession of the frame , when his opponent has not potted the black ball shall be deemed to have conceded the game and the referee may place the black ball in the pocket before the shot is played.
- The referee should ensure that the game is played within the rules, and should announce all the shots as appropriate for the benefit of the players and the spectators.
- In order to carry out these duties, the referee shall be in a position that a clear view of the table and the player is available, without any obstruction or distraction to players, and also bearing in mind the spectators view.
- If a player refuses to accept the decision of the referee, then the game shall be abandoned and the matter reported to the league secretary.
