- Details
- Category: Qld Cup Tournament Rules
Also refer to the Q.E.B.F Tournament Rules which are to be read in conjunction with the QLD Cup Tournament Rules.
Player Eligibility & Qualification:
- To be eligible to 'Participate' in a QEBF sanctioned event the player must be a financial member of the QEBF and the Affiliated Association they are representing.
- To be eligible to 'Trial' for an Affiliated Association the player must have played in a minimum of FIVE (5) Association Team Fixtures.
- To be eligible to 'Represent' an Affiliated Association the player must have played in at least one third of the relevant team competition conducted by their Association.
- The eligibility period is based on the event calendar year, example CvC 2015 to CvC 2016. CvC does not count towards the minimum of 5 fixtures.
- A Player may attempt to Qualify for one or more Association's, provided they are a financial member of that Association.
- A Player once Qualified to represent a Association you must accept or decline before attempted to qualify for another Association.
- A Player may only represent one Association at any one event.
- A Player must comply with the Association rules of whom they are representing.
QLD CUP Nomination:
- Team Nominations open 90 Days prior to each event. (so we can manage Tables)
- Team Nominations close 30 Days prior to each event.
- Players Names are expected 21 Days prior to each event.
- Team Draw and Score Sheets printed 7 days prior to each event.
- PAYMENT is required 30 Days prior to each event
- Event Fee is $50 per Team Player
- If there are 6 players and 4 reserves (6 + 4 = 10 x $50 =$500)
- QEBF will invoice your association if requested
- QEBF will email receipt after payment has been processed
- Direct Bank Deposit is required
QLD Cup Umpires
- all Teams should bring as least one (1) umpire.
- Umpires are funded by your association.
- One (1) umpire per table.
- Home Team umpire will umpire the home table (example table 7).
- Away Team umpire will umpire the away table (example table 8).
QLD Cup Team Uniform
- Players must wear their represented association's Team Uniform.
- as per the QEBF Dress Code.
- Team Uniform Polo Shirt (as below)
- Must include Association's Logo (Left Chest)
- Must include QEBF Qld Cup Logo (Right Chest)
- Must include QEBF Qld Cup Sponsors Logo (Right Sleeve)
- Your Association's Current City v Country Polo Shirt is acceptable.
- Your Association's Current Zone Polo Shirt is acceptable.
QLD CUP (Team/Player Ability)
- Each Round Robin Match is based on a 60 Minutes time frame.
- Each Men's Match Frame is based on a 10 Minute time frame.
- Each Country Match Frame is based on a 10 Minute time frame.
- Each Women's Match Frame is based on a 15 Minute time frame.
- Team change over between rounds is inclusive.
- Teams consistently running behind schedule MAY have frames/matches forfeited.
- Teams/Players must not nominate if the can not meet these time restraints.
QLD CUP (Time Allowed) 20/20
- A player has a maximum of forty seconds to play each shot.
- Umpire Calls 20 Seconds at 20 Seconds
- Umpire Calls Tim Foul at 40 Seconds
QLD CUP ( Women's Team - 4 players+)
- 16 Teams maximum
- The Women's Team has (4) FOUR Players (reserves are allowed)
- ** MUST be over 18 years of age
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- SAB : Player 1 may be a State Player or A Grade
- SAB : Player 2 may be a State Player or A Grade
- AB : Player 3 may be A Grade or B Grade
- AB : Player 4 may be A Grade or B Grade
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- Round Robin Fixture consist of 2 rounds of 4 frames (total 8 frames)
- Finals will be 2 rounds of 4 frames and 1 round of 3 frames (total 11 frames) (first to 6)
- All frames are played continuously during all matches (no vacant tables)
- Round Robin Fixture Score Sheets are pre-printed with names
- Players MUST play 45% of frames to qualify for finals
- Players 1 and 2 play Players 1 and 2 from the challenging team
- Players 3 and 4 play Players 3 and 4 from the challenging team
- Yes, players can rotate to other positions in their own grade.
- (example a B Grade Player can play in any of the 4 positions.)
QLD CUP ( Men's Team - 6 players+ )
- 16 Teams maximum
- The Men's Team has (6) SIX Players (reserves are allowed)
- ** MUST be over 18 years of age
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- SAB : Player 1 may be a State Player or A Grade
- SAB : Player 2 may be a State Player or A Grade
- AB : Player 3 may be A Grade or B Grade
- AB : Player 4 may be A Grade or B Grade
- BB : Player 5 must be B Grade
- BB : Player 6 must be B Grade
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- Round Robin Fixtures consist of 2 rounds of 6 frames (total 12 frames)
- Finals will be 2 rounds of 6 frames and 1 round of 5 frames (total 17 frames) (first to 9)
- All frames are played continuously during all matches (no vacant tables)
- Fixture Score Sheets are pre-printed with names
- Players MUST play 45% of frames to qualify for finals
- Players 1 and 2 play Players 1 and 2 from the challenging team
- Players 3 and 4 play Players 3 and 4 from the challenging team
- Players 5 and 6 play Players 5 and 6 from the challenging team
- Yes, players can rotate to other positions in their own grade.
- (example a B Grade Player can play in any of the 6 positions.)
QLD COUNTRY CUP ( Men and Women- 6 players+ )
- 16 Teams maximum
- The Team has (6) SIX Players (reserves are allowed)
- ** MUST be over 18 years of age
- SS : State Players are NOT allowed, see definition below
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- AB : Player 1 may be A Grade or B Grade
- AB : Player 2 may be A Grade or B Grade
- BB : Player 3 must be B Grade
- BB : Player 4 must be B Grade
- BC : Player 5 may be B Grade or C Grade
- BC : Player 6 may be B Grade or C Grade
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- Round Robin Fixtures consist of 2 rounds of 6 frames (total 12 frames)
- Finals will be 2 rounds of 6 frames and 1 round of 1 frame (total 13 frames) (first to 7)
- All frames are played continuously during all matches (no vacant tables)
- Fixture Score Sheets are pre-printed with names
- Players MUST play 45% of frames to qualify for finals
- Players 1 and 2 play Players 1 and 2 from the challenging team
- Players 3 and 4 play Players 3 and 4 from the challenging team
- Players 5 and 6 play Players 5 and 6 from the challenging team
- Yes, players can rotate to other positions in their own grade.
- (example a B Grade Player can play in any of the 6 positions.)
TEAM FIXTURES / FINALS
- Round Robin
- Finals are based on the AFL Finals System
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AFL_finals_system
- Top 8 being Teams finishing 1st to 8th
- Top 16 being Teams finishing 9th to 16th
- If there are less than 16 Teams, Top 8 and Top 16 may change
Q.E.B.F TEAM ROUND ROBIN FIXTURE RESULTS TABLE
The positions will be determined by the following order:
- Placing
- Men’s, Women’s, Country & Other Teams: At the conclusion of the round placing: -
- Fixture points, if tied on fixture points
- Frame percentage, if tied on frame percentage (%)
- Head to Head from Round Robin, if still tied
- Head to Head of all “tied” matrix, if still tied
- Best of three frames
- Fixture Points = Matches Won, Drawn and Lost
- Match Won = 2 points
- Match Drawn = 1 point
- Match Lost = 0 points
QLD/COUNTRY CUP (Junior All Stars, Team) if required
- This being an initiative taken to promote junior sport in Queensland.
- The All Stars Team may consist of current and past QLD Juniors reps
- under 23 and under 18 may nominate
- Team is selected at the discretion of the QLD CUP Committee
QLD/COUNTRY CUP (Residents Team) if required
- This being an initiative taken to Nurture the sport of eightball in Queensland.
- Combined Association Regional Teams may be considered.
- Teams may be selected at the discretion of the QLD CUP Committee
Definitions:
- State Players are any Male person that have rep'd for any Mens State Team in last 4 years (above 33.3%)
- State Players are any Female person that have rep'd for any Womens State Team in last 4 years (above 33.3%)
- State Players are any Masters (over 50) person that have rep'd for any Masters State Team in last 4 years (above 33.3%)
- Non Current State Players may also be graded on their known 'Ability'.
- (must request the QLD CUP Committee access their 'Ability' before playing a lower grade)
- Players previously participating at the Qld Cup or Country Cup in Grade's above their current Grade.
- (must request the QLD CUP Committee access their 'Ability' before playing a lower grade)
- State, graded by their Association or QLD CUP Committee
- A Grade, graded by their Association or QLD CUP Committee
- B Grade, graded by their Association or QLD CUP Committee
- C Grade, graded by their Association or QLD CUP Committee
- QLD CUP Committee have final say on a persons grading.
- Many regional (Country) associations play a combined A B C competition:
- B Grade will be players below 69.99% in a combined regional competition.
- C Grade will be players below 54.99% in a combined regional competition.
- Statistics from past Qld Cup and City v Country may contribute towards a players grading.
- Statistics from a players previous four years may contribute towards a players grading.
- The QLD CUP Committee may grade on their known 'Ability'.
- PENALTY, if playing below your Grade your frame score will be null and void.
Awards:
- Top 8 and Top 16
- Team Winner will receive award
- Team Runner-up will receive award
- Most Valuable Player (MVP) will receive award, only one per division at the discretion of the committee.
- Most Valuable Player (MVP) usually the most wins during the round robin, if drawn "finals" frames are considered.
Policy:
- QEBF/AEBF Code of Behaviour or Conduct
- ASC Junior Sport Code of Behaviour http://www.playbytherules.net.au/assets/media/interactive/Junior_Sport_-_Codes_of_Behaviour.pdf
- QEBF/AEBF Member Protection Policy http://aebf.com.au/policy/AEBF-Member-Protection-Policy.pdf
- QEBF/AEBF Anti Doping Policy http://aebf.com.au/policy/AEBF-Anti-Doping-Policy.pdf
- QEBF/AEBF Social Media Policy http://aebf.com.au/policy/AEBF-Social-Media-Policy.pdf
- AEBF World Eight Ball Pool Rules http://8ballumpire.com.au
Reference:
- State Players
- https://cuesports.com.au/stats/
- https://aebf.com.au/index.php/australian-men-8-ball-ranking/mens-ranking
- https://aebf.com.au/index.php/australian-women-8-ball-ranking/womens-ranking
- https://aebf.com.au/index.php/australian-masters-8-ball-ranking/masters-ranking
- https://aebf.com.au/policy
- AEBF Australian Senior Nationals Singles/Doubles Champion (any year)
- Any person graded as a State Player by the Qld Cup Committee
- Under 18 Junior State Players are usually not graded as State*.
- * unless played in a Men's/Women's State Team
Other:
- ** MUST be over 18 years of age
- ** Associations may apply for an exemption
- Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulations APPLY