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Danny and Prof,

I appreciate your opinions and comments but nevertheless this League’s Committee does not have the right to override the rules (refer to a recent incident stated as under for further confirmation) if its clearly stated within the rules and the term “Withdrawn” is interpreted that when the fixtures lists, results cards and other info is circulated regarding the formation of a new season then that is the new season regardless whether any matches have been played.


Taken from Half Season General Meeting minutes of 7th February 2013
Issue in recent Farley Dukes v Pond Wheatsheaf match:
In this particular fixture, the Dukes only had 4 players, and a suggestion had been made to sign an extra player on the night. The player in question, Dave Truan, had previously played for the Eden Cues, but was not currently registered for any team. As the Dukes’ secretary, Mark Bannister, was not present, Steve Rowlerson of the Farley Loyalists had contacted the Secretary to seek permission. This was given, along with the advice to inform Pat Flynn of the Pond Wheatsheaf of the decision, with the proviso that the official paperwork be sent immediately afterwards. (This is a situation that has occurred in the past, and has enabled other teams to participate without the handicap of forfeiting frames.) Pat Flynn did not accept this decision, citing a breach of Rule 2 which states that 6 clear days must be allowed from registration to enable that player’s participation. He refused to allow Dave Truan to play and claimed the frames.

Statements were heard from Pat Flynn, Steve Rowlerson, and the League Secretary in a heated exchange, which went on to question whether the Executive Committee had the right to override the rules in their interpretation of the Rules as per item 5d of the League’s Constitution which the League Secretary defended his actions by quoting but nevertheless it was found that the committee did not have the right to do this but suggestions were made that the rule should have an appendix attached to cover this future eventuality and this to be submitted in the proper manner as set out for rule changes within the constitution.