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Britain's
official professional 9 ball pool tour
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All
tour members must observe the following rules of discipline.
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D1 Sponsors: No GB9 member
must in any way criticise a GB9 sponsor or any member of
staff of a sponsoring firm. This includes comments made in private
or public including internet chat forums, verbal, written, email or
any other method. Sponsors include those mentioned on this website and venues hosting events. If any player has any
concerns about any of our sponsors they must communicate these via
the Committee who will investigate these concerns as
appropriate on their behalf.
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D2 Tournament hosts: The rule
above applying to sponsors applies equally to firms who agree to
host our events (who are sponsors too). Players take particular
note that even public criticism of playing conditions will not be tolerated
(concerns must be expressed privately through the Committee).
In addition when at tournament venues players and their guests must
always conduct themselves in a professional and courteous manner
towards venue staff and other customers. Venue facilities must be
respected at all times. Drunkenness, abusive behaviour or any
behaviour which, in the opinion of the Committee, is damaging to
our sport or our relationship with our hosts will not be tolerated.
GB9 value the relationships with our sponsors and
hosts and take this VERY seriously. Any breaches of the above rules
will be severely dealt with.
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D3 Conduct: Members shall at all times conduct themselves in a
proper manner consistent with their status as professional
sportsmen. Members shall not make a nuisance of themselves during a
match and shall not attempt to purposely cause their opponent to be
distracted during a match. Members shall not make any improper vocal
or non-vocal gestures at any time before, during or after a match.
Members shall not make or cause to be made any statement (whether
in writing or otherwise) or take or cause others to take action
which in the opinion of the Disciplinary Committee brings the Tour
into disrepute. Members are responsible for the conduct
and statements of their Managers and guests. Accordingly, a Member
may himself be found in breach of these Rules if a breach is
committed by his Manager or guest.
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D4 Officials: Members shall treat the
Tournament Director, his appointed Officials at a Tournament and
Referees at a Tournament with dignity and respect.
Members shall observe the rules of play and abide by the directions
and decisions of the Tournament Director, his appointed Officials
and Referees on duty at a Tournament. Members must comply with
the instructions of the Tournament Director concerning matters
arising during a Tournament which fall within the general authority
and responsibility of the Tournament Director, whether or not
specifically provided for in these Rules.
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D5 Media: No correspondence between any
Member and The Tour shall be released to the Media without prior
consent of the Committee. No Member shall air any complaint or
grievances to or in the Media.
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D6 Betting: No member may bet on the
result of a match in which he is playing (except for small bets on
him/herself for an outright win) or cause any such bet to be
placed on his behalf.
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D7 Grievances: Any complaint or
grievance arising during a Tournament shall be made or referred to
and decided by the Tournament Director. A member who is dissatisfied
with a decision of the Tournament Director under this Rule may make
written representations to the Committee. The Committee shall
consider the complaint or grievance afresh and make such decision as
it deems fit.
Penalties:
The penalty for breaches of these rules are as follows:
Disqualification from tour stop at which the breach
occurs and reported to disciplinary committee who have the power to ban
the member from all future tour stops with no refund of tour fees. At
the discretion of the Tournament Director or Committee a warning may be
given.
The Tour Committee reserve the right to amend the format,
regulations, match schedule and prize structure at any time without
prior notice. However, we do not currently envisage having to make
significant changes to these proposals. If we do make any changes
we will endeavour to update this website promptly and if it is a
significant change we will also make an announcement on the
Pro9 website. |
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