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FAQ'S
See your team folder for a complete listing of the rules!
OR contact the Bullseye League office with further questions @ 608/241-7888 ext 3 or info@bullseyegames.com
Who brings the scoresheet and envelope?
The home team captain is responsible for BOTH the scoresheet and the envelope.
What are the fees?
Weekly fees are $5 Per person. Captains are responsible to make sure their FULL team kitty is paid each night. Kitty fees are collected weekly and then distributed as prize money at the end of the season.
Any summer player who did not play in the previous fall/winter season will need to pay a one time sanction fee of $5. This is due the first night of play and can be included in the envelope with the scoresheet and kitty money.
Late kitty fees or sanctioning fees are subject to late fees at Bullseye’s discretion.
Each game costs $1 – players split the quarters.
Can my team use subs?
Of course! Each team is allowed to use three “free subs” that are not added to their roster. Just put “sub” on the scoresheet!
If you have someone sub that is sanctioned on another Bullseye team (must be from a different league!), you might just want to add them to your roster, so not to use up one of the free subs.
NO NEW PLAYERS OR SUBS MAY BE USED THE LAST TWO WEEKS OF THE SEASON! To be eligible to play in the last two weeks, your name must appear on the stats with games played.
What if all my players aren’t present at the match start time?
The match may be started before all players are present. A missing player has until the start of their second game before they must forfeit their first round game. If a player misses their first game (and all other games in the round have been played) they receive zero points and the opponent receives a 10. Mark the missing player’s score box with an F indicating forfeit.
What if the other team doesn’t show up?
It’s possible they were confused as to what home bar you were shooting at – try and locate them. If you cannot contact or locate them, you need to call the Bullseye League office that night and leave a message on the League Hotline Voicemail. Only team stats will be counted for a forfeit – individual stats will not be affected. Both teams will need to pay double kitty fees the following week.
What if my team needs to reschedule a match?
Call the opposing team’s captain. (You got a list of all the captain’s phone #s in your folder!) Work out a different time to play the match. Bullseye MUST be notified if a match is rescheduled. (241-7888 ext 3)
What if the pool table is not working? (quarters jammed/needs to be leveled/etc)
Notify the bartender ASAP – they should contact Bullseye Service (241-7888 ext 1) immediately and a service technician will be out to take care of it!
Who takes the envelope/scoresheet at the end of the night?
The visiting team is responsible for getting the envelope containing the completed scoresheet and any fees paid to a Drop off point. If it cannot be dropped off the same night as the match, you must call Bullseye and let the office know when it will be turned in.
Where are the Summer Drop Off Locations?
Tower Inn
Bowl-a-vard
Pitcher’s Pub
Wilson's Bar & Grill
RACK/BREAK ?s
How should the balls be racked?
The eight ball should be in the middle of the third row – each bottom corner ball should be different: one a stripe, one a solid.
What if I have a weak break?
If four balls do not strike a rail, or one ball go into a pocket, the opposing player can ask to re-rack the balls. THE SAME PLAYER BREAKS AGAIN. After a second failed attempt, the opponent can take the break.
What happens on an 8 ball break?
You can neither win nor lose on an 8 ball break. If you make the 8-ball in on the break, you have the option of having the balls re-racked or spotting the 8-ball. Make sure you mark the scoresheet indicating an 8-ball break, you do get a reward! IF YOU SCRATCH when hitting the 8 in on the break, your opponent has the option of having the balls re-racked and taking the break, or having the 8-ball spotted. Players split the cost of the re-rack.
What if my opponent asks to have a ball spotted and there is another ball on the spot?
If a ball is interfering with the spotting of another, the ball being spotted should be placed as close to the spot as possible, behind the interfering ball. (closer to the foot rail).
GAME PLAY ?s?
What is the game? Call your pocket!
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday Domestic (Silver) leagues play:
Open on the break
Cue ball in the kitchen on any scratch or foul
If you scratch while shooting at the 8-ball, it is not a loss. (unless the 8 is pocketed)
Monday 4 person and Thursday International (Gold) leagues play:
VNEA Rules
Open on the break
Cue ball anywhere on the table on a scratch or foul (after the break)
If you scratch while shooting at the 8 it's an automatic LOSS.
What is an ERO?
Eightball Run Out – When you legally pocket all of your object balls and the eight ball at your FIRST TURN at the table. (if you break, that is your first turn at the table) ALL 15 BALLS MUST BE ON THE TABLE AT THE START OF YOUR TURN OR IT IS NOT AN ERO. Make sure to note the feat on the scoresheet to ensure your name and feat will appear on the stats!
What is a 10-0?
A 10-0 is awarded when you win the game and all of your opponent's balls remain on the table. Mark the appropriate place on the scoresheet to be sure your name and feat will appear on the stats
What if a ball is knocked off the table?
Any ball knocked off the table is considered a foul. If you knock your own ball off the table it should be spotted. If you knock your opponents ball off the table it is pocketed. If the cue ball is knocked off the table, it’s a scratch. If the 8-ball is knocked off the table, it’s a loss of game.
Can my teammates/friends/anyone else tell me how/what to shoot?
NO. Coaching is not allowed and is considered a foul. First time is a warning. 2nd time within same game is a LOSS.
What happens when a ball is frozen on a rail or another object ball?
If your ball is frozen on a rail (touching the rail), you must hit it with the cue ball, causing it to be pocketed, to hit another rail, or to hit another object ball into a rail.
If the cue ball is frozen on (or very close to) your object ball, you must hit the cue ball using a 45 degree angle, down or to the right or left. (to avoid a double hit, which is a foul)
What happens if my opponent fouls?
Call your opponent on it. It’s now your turn. You can shoot from the current location of the cue ball or you can move it to any spot in the kitchen. (exception: Monday night 4-person, or Thursday Gold: ball in hand, anywhere on the table after the break)
If I scratch when I’m shooting at the 8-ball, is that a loss?
IN TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY "Domestic" (SILVER):
If you scratch when shooting at the 8 and do not make the 8, the game continues.
MONDAY NIGHT 4 MAN & THURSDAY "International" (GOLD):
any scratch while the 8-ball is the object ball is a LOSS.
IN ALL LEAGUES:
If you scratch when pocketing the 8 ball, you lose.
What if both my opponent and I purposely foul to avoid losing the game?
If both players purposely foul/scratch to avoid losing the game, it’s a STALEMATE. Game is replayed. (split the quarters!)
What if my captain and the opposing captain cannot settle a dispute?
If a dispute absolutely cannot be settled, even after a call to the league cell phone and talking between captains, a protest can be submitted to Bullseye. This must be IN WRITING within 24 hours of the match. A $20 deposit is required and will be returned if dissenting captain wins the protest.
What if my opponents are BAD SPORTS??
We are here to have FUN! Good sportsmanship is the most important rule! If you are having problems with bad sports, call the league time cell-phone. Bad sportsmanship could result in loss of game, loss of match, or being removed from the league.
What if I have more questions?
A complete, detailed set of rules is included in each team folder. If you have further questions, contact the Bullseye league office at 241-7888 ext 3 – 9am to 5pm, Monday thru Friday.
If you need assistance during your match, call the League Time Cell Phone between the hours of 6-10 @ 576-7006.
REMEMBER TO HAVE FUN EVERYONE!! GOOD LUCK!