For every 15 minutes that a team is late, that team will forfeit one frame.
If a team is 60 minutes or more late, the match will be forfeited.
2. Table Requirements
The home team is responsible for table costs.
Table size must be between 6ft and 8ft.
Object balls: 2”.
Cue ball: 1⅞”.
Captains must agree table condition before play.
3. Team Registration & Players
Minimum of 4 registered players per team.
No maximum number of players.
Players may only represent one team per season.
Transfers are allowed with captain agreement, not in the final 6 weeks of the season.
4. Match Format
Each match consists of 10 singles frames.
Playing order can be changed by agreement by both captains.
5. League Points System
3 points for a win.
1 point each for a draw.
6. Player Shortages
Minimum of 4 players required.
3 players = 2 frames awarded to opposition.
2 players = 4 frames awarded to opposition.
7. Game Rules
Matches are played under Blackball rules.
The shot clock rule is not used in BATPL matches.
The skill shot rule is not adopted in BATPL matches.
8. Disputes
Must be submitted in writing within 48 hours.
Resolved by Captains’ Meeting or League Committee.
9. Postponed Matches
Must be agreed by both captains.
Results Secretary must be notified in advance.
Cannot postpone multiple matches at once.
All matches must be completed before final fixture.
10. Match Results & Recording
All match results must be recorded using the Rack ’Em App.
7-ball clearances and Break & Runs must be recorded in the comments section of the Rack ’Em App.
Both captains are responsible for ensuring that the match result has been correctly recorded in the Rack ’Em App.
11. League Fees
Must be paid before season starts.
Non-payment results in removal from league.
12. Referees
Home team provides referee.
Away team provides checker.
League provides referees for finals/playoffs.
13. Rule Infringements & Conduct
Breaches may result in fines, points deductions, or removal.
Unsportsmanlike conduct may lead to expulsion.
BATPL is a competitive league, but it is also intended to be friendly and enjoyable. Players are expected to show good sportsmanship, respect their opponents, teammates, officials and venue staff, and conduct themselves appropriately at all times.
Captains are responsible for helping to ensure that their team members conduct themselves in an appropriate manner and that matches are played in a friendly and respectful atmosphere.
Players should avoid unnecessary arguments or disputes during matches. Where a disagreement cannot be resolved between the players, the captains should be consulted and every effort should be made to resolve the matter fairly and without disrupting the match.
Unacceptable behaviour, including abusive, threatening or deliberately disruptive conduct, may be referred to the League Committee for consideration and appropriate action.
