8-ball (American) Billiards Tournament Begins

Dear Students,

Students who wish to participate in the ÖzÜ Billiards Tournament, which will be held on Wednesday, May 14th at 10:00 AM in the Sports Center, can register using the link below:

CLICK HERE FOR THE REGISTRATION LINK

Özyeğin University 8-Ball (American) Billiards Tournament

The tournament will be conducted through preliminary rounds, quarter-finals, semi-finals, and the final stage.

• In the preliminary stage, the player who wins 2 frames (sets) advances to the next round. (No declaration is required at this stage.)

• In the quarter-finals and semi-finals, the player who wins 3 frames (sets) advances.

• In the final match, the player who wins 5 frames (sets) will be the champion. (Declaration will be mandatory in these rounds.)

• The fixture will be announced once the participants are finalized.

• Participation is limited.

Basic Rules

• When a foul is committed, the opponent may place the cue ball anywhere on the table to continue the game.

• If any ball (except the cue ball) leaves the table, it is considered a foul. The ball is placed in a pocket, and play continues according to foul rules.

• Players must declare the ball and the pocket they aim for (This rule does not apply in the preliminary stage). If a different ball is pocketed or the declared ball goes into the wrong pocket, it is not considered a foul, but the opponent takes over.

• If the final black ball is pocketed in the wrong pocket, or the declared pocket is missed, that set is lost.

• The player who breaks will be determined by a lag shot.

• Spectators and opponents are expected to avoid loud or distracting behavior during gameplay.

• A player does not claim a ball type (striped/solid) until a declared ball is successfully pocketed. Until then, both players are free to target any type.

• After a legal shot, the cue ball must hit one of the player's designated balls (or the black ball if that's the only remaining one), and any ball must either contact a cushion or be pocketed. Otherwise, it's a foul.

• Players must maintain contact with the floor during shots. Otherwise, it's a foul.

• Any non-shot-related contact with balls (e.g., hitting with hand, cue, clothing, or body) is a foul. However, accidental contact with the cue ball while placing it after a foul is not considered a foul.

• For unaddressed situations, the table referee's decision will be final.