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APA 8-Ball Scotch Doubles League
· Format
o 2 Player Teams
o Handicap Limit 10
o 3 Matches Per Night
§ 2 Singles
§ 1 Doubles
o 8-Ball
o Players must be active on an APA 8-Ball Roster (and have 10 matches played) to be eligible to play.
o Singles – Standard APA Race
o Use Race Chart on Top of Scoresheet
o Combined handicaps divided by two, rounded up.
§ Ex: SL5 + SL3 = 8 / 2 = SL4
§ Ex: SL5 + SL4 = 9 /2 = 4.5 = SL5
· Fees***
o $30 / Team Per Week
§ 1st Place – 5 Day Trip / 4 Night Trip to Las Vegas
§ 2nd Place - $400
§ 3rd & 4th - $200 each
§ 5th & 6th - $100 each
o There is no cash alternative to 1st Prize. If the 1st place team elects not to go to Vegas, the second-place team will be awarded the trip.
o First prize includes Hotel and Airfare. The prize is a trip to Las Vegas during the World Poolplayers Championships (April/May). IT IS NOT AN ENTRY INTO ANY EVENT. Players may, however, play in Mini-Mania events.
· Playoffs based on minimum of 8 teams.
o 1st Place & 2nd Place = Bye
o 3rd Place vs. Wildcard
o 4th Place vs. 5th Place
o 1st Place vs Winner of 4th vs. 5th
o 2nd Place vs. Winner of 3rd vs. Wildcard
o Finals
· Teams Dropping Out
o If a team drops out, the APA may increase the length of the regular session.
o If a team drops out, resulting in a bye, the team that has a bye must pay $10 for that week. We will also attempt to fill the bye.
· Scoresheets
o Doubles League Scoresheet
o Email to scoresheets@ctapa.com by 11AM the day following play (1 bonus point)
o Envelope must postmark the day after play (the second day after play if emailed / faxed) (1 bonus point)
***All prizes are based on a minimum of 8 teams playing for 24 matches. Prizes may be adjusted if the minimum number of teams/weeks is not met.
8-BALL DOUBLES RULES & GUIDELINES
August 2022
Connecticut APA reserves the right to make changes to any of these Doubles rules as deemed necessary.
Our future goal is to have enough interest in Doubles League/Divisions to have the winning teams qualify for the Vegas APA 8-Ball Doubles Championship which is part of our APA Showdown Series.
For this session the following will apply:
$30/per team Per Week
· 1st place – 5 Day/4 Night trip to Las Vegas during the World Poolplayers Championships. *
· 2nd place - $400*
· 3rd & 4th Place - $200 each*
· 5th & 6th Place - $100 each*
*payouts/prizes based on a minimum of 8 teams playing the entire 24-week session.
There is no cash alternative to 1st Prize.
If the 1st place team elects not to go to Vegas, the second-place team will be awarded the trip.
First prize includes Hotel & Airfare. The prize is a trip to Las Vegas during the World Poolplayers Championships. It is NOT entry into any event. Players may, however, play in the Mini-Mania events.
These divisions follow the normal APA 8-Ball Open Game Rules and Doubles Division rules, which are found in our Official APA Team Manual. However, our local Bylaws may override, or revise, some rules in the team manual. This special format also has specific rules and guidelines which take priority for these divisions.
As a Connecticut APA member, it is your responsibility to read and become familiar with ALL rules and guidelines which are applicable to divisions that you join and play in.
8-BALL DOUBLES FEES & SCHEDULE
1. 8-Ball Doubles team fees are $30.00 per team per scheduled match, no matter how many forfeits.
8-BALL DOUBLES TEAM BUILDING
1. A maximum of THREE players will be permitted on a team roster for the first 20 weeks of the session, but only TWO players will be allowed on the roster for the last 4 matches and playoff matches. Only those TWO players are eligible for the travel assistance fund to Las Vegas. If a team has a three-person roster, the total handicaps for the two highest SL players must begin at 10 or less. Players must play a minimum of 6 individual matches to participate in the Doubles Playoff Matches.
2. Players may NOT play on MORE than one 8-Ball Doubles team in the same division
3. Players must be a paid and active member of our Connecticut APA League and must have played at least TEN lifetime matches in our 8-Ball format, within the past TWO years, to join an 8-Ball Doubles team.
4. Players must remain ACTIVE on a current Connecticut APA 8-Ball Open team roster throughout their participation on an 8-Ball Doubles team, including the session when our 8-Ball Doubles Playoffs take place.
5. All changes to a team roster must be approved by your League Operator.
6. Teams will NOT be allowed to add anyone to their roster after the 7th scheduled match in the session UNLESS the team can NO LONGER field a Doubles team.
7. Players are not allowed to switch teams in this division after the 7th scheduled match in the session without approval from League Management, which will NOT be given lightly.
8. If the revised schedule doesn’t allow a new team to play the previous matches they missed, the team joining late will receive LAST PLACE points but must still pay their team fees for the missed team matches.
9. Doubles teams must begin division play at a total SL of 10 or less. Teams who have players move up and now must field a Doubles team with a combined skill level of over 10 points, can finish out the session using the modified race chart. At the beginning of the next Doubles session, these teams must replace all necessary players to meet our starting skill level requirements.
10. If the only possible SL combination total increases to 13, players must be replaced immediately to reduce the Doubles team SL back to 10.
8-BALL DOUBLES LEAGUE PLAY
1. Teams must have at least ONE player present to field within 15 minutes of the official start time, or the entire match may be forfeited. Play will begin if both teams have at least ONE player present.
2. Each scheduled match will consist of two individual 8-Ball matches then an 8-Ball Doubles match.
3. The 8-Ball Doubles match will be based on the 8-Ball Games Must Win Chart which is found on team scoresheets. Both players must continuously alternate shots at the table.
4. The total maximum points available in an 8-Ball Doubles scheduled team match is 12 points (two individual matches worth up to 3 points each and one Doubles match worth up to 6 points).
5. For each TEAM MATCH, teams will receive 2 Bonus Points for turning in their scoresheets correctly and for their money ($30 per team match) being submitted correctly and paid-in-full. If one of these items are not done, NO Bonus Points will be given for that Team Match.
6. The individual matches will be scored the same as a standard Open 8-Ball match in regular League. In a Doubles matches, the available points will be “double” that of a standard format match. Therefore, a “shutout” win during an 8-Ball Doubles match will be scored 6-0 instead of 3-0, a win “on the hill” will be scored 4-2 instead of a 2-1, etc.
7. One player may play BOTH individual matches in their team match but ONLY if the opposing team agrees.
8. Teams receiving a BYE in their schedule will be awarded a total of 8 points, which includes Bonus Points.
9. There will be only ONE coaching (time-out) per rack for both the Individual and Doubles matches. Anyone on the team can coach in the individual 8-Ball matches. During the 8-Ball Doubles match, ONLY the players competing as partners can participate in the time-out.
10. To protect the integrity and structure of this division, any team who signs up for a Doubles Division and fails to show up for their scheduled matches without notifying both of their scheduled opponent teams, may be subject to be dropped from the schedule with FULL TEAM FEES being owed.
EARLY & MAKE-UP MATCHES
1. Teams can play their scheduled matches early and/or reschedule current matches if both teams agree. To do so, teams should follow the directions provided in our local by-laws.
2. Teams can have NO MORE than TWO team Make-Up matches open at one time. All rescheduled Make-Up matches MUST be completed by the end of your NEXT scheduled League Day.
3. Upon completion of early/Make-Up team matches, full team fees are due by both teams.
FORFEIT POINTS & FEES
1. Individual match forfeits will be worth 2 points in regular play and 3 points in Playoffs. Doubles match forfeits will be worth 4 points in regular play and 6 points in Playoffs.
2. Teams receiving a FULL team match forfeit will receive a total of 8 points, which includes Bonus Points, and the team giving the full team forfeit will receive 2 points.
RECORDING FORFEITS
1. To record PARTIAL forfeits on both scoresheets for either singles and/or doubles matches, the team receiving the forfeit(s) should write their team #, the player’s name(s) who is present to play, and the forfeit points (2 or 4 points) in “Match Points Earned”. In the opponent’s section, write the forfeiting team’s #, “FORFEIT” in the “Player Name(s)” section, and 0 in “Match Points Earned”.
2. To record FULL forfeits on both scoresheets, in the signature area, the team receiving the forfeit should write their forfeit points (6) in the total points box and sign the scoresheet. Bonus Points will be given when the full forfeit is inputted. In their opponent’s section, the team receiving the forfeit should write 0 as their opponent’s points and write “FORFEIT” in the signature area.
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