Important message from the Committee

It has become evident that even in this early stage of the season we are experiencing problems that are still unacceptable, but are usually confined to the later stages. On several occasions is has been alleged that players have been threatened, and in one instance there has been an alleged racial comment. This must stop. Although not all have been fully substantiated we have held a Committee meeting where these matters were the main topic of discussion.
We fully understand that sometimes circumstances are tense and a bad call from a referee can ignite strong debate, but we will not tolerate threats or racial references of any kind.
We are elected by you to administer and police the rules on your behalf, although this situation is unusual we are elected to uphold the rules and to challenge behaviour that bring the League into disrepute. The vast majority of the League plays in a sporting and friendly manner, and the exceptions will no longer be tolerated.
It is the responsibility of the home team to make sure that the playing area and table is ready for the match, and it is not acceptable to allow outside interference to affect in any way the running of the game. If a team cannot manage their home venue then we need to look to whether they can carry on playing.
The League is blessed with a wide range of players from all different backgrounds and cultures, the Committee advises teams to be extra careful when referring to players of your own team that any words used could offend players from other teams.
We would like to reiterate that when teams travel to away games that they are directly responsible for support they take with them. The Committee will no longer accept the excuse that they are non-affiliated members.

For obvious reasons, the next League meeting has been moved to Thursday January 8.

Teams that lose in the preliminary and first round of the Direct Source Wednesday League Cup will automatically be entered into the Ron Regozzoli Memorial Plate.
And following this year’s AGM, any team that failed to attend either their prelim or first round match, thus forfeiting the match, will NOT be entered into the Plate.

It is still not too late to enter the Singles and Doubles competitions. The draw will take place after Christmas, so please contact Kevin Cozens before December 24 to include your players. Copies of the Prelim draws can be collected at the January 8 League meeting.

In Wednesday Division 2, the Star are now playing at the Bendix Club in Kingswood. Please do not confuse this with the original Bendix Boys team that withdrew from the League earlier this season.

FREE POOL!!!!!!!!! … The Three Crowns have announced “happy hours” of pool. Between noon and 5pm, each Monday to Thursday, their tables will be open for anyone who fancies some free practise.

The BPL COMMITTEE wishes everyone a happy festive season, and we will see you at the next League meeting on January 8.

EXHIBITION POOL...
The top players are now available for exhibition matches at your own pub or club via Bristol Pool Promotions.
Any interested landlords/licencee should contact Ben Flack 07870668789, or Greg Gamlin 07505134339 for further info.