Etiquette
Whenever possible, players must be seated and quiet while their opponent is shooting.
Unscrewing your cue while your opponent is at the table is loss of game.
Intentionally distracting or interfering with your opponent’s play is illegal and can be declared a foul at the discretion of the Tournament Director or a Board member.
Bad sportsmanship such as cursing, slamming around equipment, temper tantrums, etc. WILL result in expulsion from tournament, after one verbal warning, if behavior continues.
PLAYERS ONLY in the playing area.
Should a spectator intentionally distract any player during a match, the player should not approach the spectator, but ask the tournament director to advise the spectator of their distracting behavior. If the behavior continues, only the tournament director and/or host has the authority to remove the fan from the arena.
Gambling during the tournament is not allowed.
Although the Infinity Ladies Tour will not consider conceding the 9-ball as a foul, we do ask that you please show good sportsmanship by not doing so.
Sportsmanship
Treat your opponents with courtesy and respect.
Know the rules – most disputes can be avoided if both players are knowledgeable about the rules of the game.
Call a referee for close shots or if a dispute should arise.
Don’t shark – “Sharking” is any act designed to upset your opponent or dispute their concentration at any time during the game. Examples include using profanity, sarcastic comments, refusing to acknowledge an obvious foul, standing close to you opponent’s line of vision, or creating a sudden noise. SHARKING WILL NOT BE TOLERATED ON OUR TOUR
Resolve disputes the right way – disputes will occasionally occur and most will arise over a judgement call. Learn the procedures for settling disputes (most of the time it’s knowing the rules and/or calling over a referee before or after a close call).
RESPECT OUR HOST AND THEIR EQUIPMENT- they help sponsor this TOUR and provide use of their facilities and equipment.
Inappropriate Behaviour
The Infinity Ladies Tour Board WILL NOT tolerate inappropriate behavior. The ramifications to the offending player will be as follows:
1. 1st offense – Verbal warning by Tournament Director or Board Member.
2. 2nd offense – Expulsion from tournament.
3. If the type of behavior continues at other Infinity Ladies Tour events, the Board can ban the player for the remainder of the current season. Player will be notified by certified letter. When the player returns to the tour, the player will be on probation and if the inappropriate behavior continues – the player will be banned from all future events. A banned player will be not eligible for any of the Infinity Ladies Tour Annual Awards.
4. The Infinity Ladies Tour Board reserves the right to take stronger action depending on the type of offense.
Cell Phones and Electronic Devices
There are to be no cell phones, pagers, or any other communication devices “turned on” or used during your match. Make sure the devices are on ‘silent’ mode or vibrate so it does not distract your opponent or other matches.