Snooker Information for Galway City & County

INTRODUCTIONGalway League to be held in Players’ Homes or a club as seen fit by Galway Snooker Committee.Entry fee to league of €20 to be paid on Week 1 to Committee members James Higgins, James Corbett or Benny Fahy.Each player to play every other player once.A fixtures list has been drawn up whereby each player has 1 match per week. It is up to both players to arrange a mutually suitable night on any given week.It is anticipated that every player will complete matches at the same time (e.g. at end of week 1, each player will have played 1 match, at end of week 2, each player will have played 2 matches etc. etc.)In the unlikely event that a player falls behind, there will be a 2 week window at the end of the normal period to complete matches.Players are asked if entering this snooker league, to complete all their matches irrespective of their positioning. Any player failing to complete match schedule will still be liable for prize fund fee i.e. €5 per match missed. Please do not enter league if you cannot fulfil commitment of full playing schedule.

LEAGUE MATCHESAll league matches are best of 5 frames.Each player will contribute €5 each to prize fund before every match (irrespective of match length). It is up to the HOME player to arrange cover for the lights, or to pay for the lights, whichever is applicable. In the case of where 2 players are using the same venue as a home venue (e.g. Eglinton SC) - then they should split the cost of the lights.Results to be called/texted in to James Higgins during business hours!!League table will be updated on www.SnookerGalway.com on a weekly basis.Once every league match has been completed, the top four in the group will contest semi-finals and final (No. 1 will play No 4. & No. 2 will play No. 3). Next 4 will qualify for a “Plate” event (No. 5 will play No. 8 & No. 6 will play No. 7) Both to be held at a neutral venue - to be determined closer to the time.ONLY PLAYERS WHO COMPLETE ALL THEIR MATCHES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN THE FINALS. If a player does not make an effort to play away fixtures, then their opponent has the right to claim the points. IN ADDITION, they will be deducted 2 points for not playing (i.e. a loss of 4 points in total!)
Anyone who completes ALL their matches and is not eligible for the plate or better, will automatically be entered in a draw for a sum of money (hopefully €50) :)

SEMI FINALS & FINAL AND PLATE EVENTSemi Final to be best of seven frames & final to be best of nine frames. The same will apply to the Plate event.Neat dress will be essential on final day (trousers, shirt, shoes. Waistcoat optional).

PLAYING CONDITIONSIt is the responsibility of the club and home players to have the tables in good playing condition i.e. brushed, ironed and with clean match balls. You can only use the balls, equipment of the club/house.Home players should respect the right of the visiting player to have some time to “warm-up” e.g. 15 minutes.

LEAGUE RULESIn the event of a dispute arising in respect of matches, rules etc. the committee must be notified, who will have the final say in any dispute, and will act for the best interests of the league as a whole.Any player who drops out of the league without paying up in full may be liable to being disallowed from playing any further tournaments in Galway. Extraneous circumstances may be accepted, however the final decision is at the discretion of Galway Snooker Committee.