C & N Sales League Rules and Policies – Pool League
Updated August, 2026
We will follow the VNEA rules with the following changes and/or additions
1) Subs
A) In league areas that have several league levels, subs must be used only as allowed by the specific league. This will be designated on the schedule. (Master, AA, etc.)
B) Any player who subs improperly against the rule will have their points/games forfeited and the scores will be adjusted accordingly
C) Once a player has subbed or played 7 times with any one team in that league, they can no longer sub for any other team in that league
2) Forfeits
A) Any team that forfeits a league match, also forfeits its right to participate in any tournament available to C & N Sales
B) Any team that forfeits 3 league matches in a given league season will be removed from the league and not invited back for 2 years
C) Any team that forfeits an entire match in pool will be awarded zero round points and zero player points
D) Forfeiting players on a pool team receive zero points
E) Players from the team present will receive credit equal to their average
F) Pool team present will receive credit for rounds won equal to their rounds won percentage
3) Tournament Teams
A) At either the team pool or team dart tournament, a league team can only enter one tournament of Like event.
B) 4 Person teams must have 3 original players
5 Person teams must have 3 original players
An original player is a player who has competed 10 league nights with the team entering the tournament.
All teams are allowed to draft (2) two subs for the tournament team.
4) National Sanction Fees
A) Any player/team participating in either the MOMA, IOMA, or VNEA events must pay a $75.00 National Sanction Fee by the December 1st deadline
B) Teams not submitting the sanction fee by the December 1st deadline may be refused entry or may be required to pay a late fee to the national association
5) Racking & Breaking
The balls are racked in a triangle at the foot of the table with the 8-ball in the center of the triangle, a solid and strip ball in each back corner with the 1st ball of the rack on the footspot and the rack parallel to the end rail
No Flat racks are allowed in league or tournament play
Players bringing there own racks must make that rack available to all players on both teams and racks must be allowed by the opposing team to be used
6) Legal Shots
Once the groups of balls have been determined, players cannot change their group of balls at anytime during a game
7) Coaching In Pool
It is permissible to ask or be told how many balls a player needs during a match and not have it a foul
8) Sandbagging
League Play:
First Offense: If a player is reported or identified as manipulating their average/CSR, C&N League Management will conduct an investigation. If substantiated, a warning will be issued to the player(s) involved, and their CSR will be adjusted immediately to reflect their true skill level.
Second Offense: A second confirmed infraction will result in an immediate one-year suspension from all C&N leagues, sanctioned events, and tournaments.
Tournament Play:
Rating Adjustment & Disqualification: If a player or team is found to have manipulated their CSR leading into or during a tournament, tournament officials reserve the right to immediately adjust that player’s CSR to their highest known ability within the past two years for bracket placement and handicapping, or disqualify the player/team from the event.
Minimum Age Requirements
A) Players must be at least 18 years of age to participate in C&N adult leagues and tournaments.
B) Some host venues may prohibit individuals under the age of 21 from participating at their location.
C) Teams are responsible for complying with all venue policies and should obtain approval from the venue when questions arise.
D) Some tournament venues may also restrict entry to individuals under the age of 21.
E) While players under 21 may be eligible to participate in C&N leagues, we recommend that teams use younger players as substitutes when possible. This helps ensure the team remains eligible to compete at all league locations and tournament venues.
Note: Venue age restrictions take precedence over league eligibility. Teams are responsible for ensuring all participating players meet the requirements of the host venue.