The 'STUTE' - Billiards - Today is
Billiards, and more recently Snooker, have been played at the Institute since its inception; in the late 19th centuray.
Pool was introduced during the 1970's as interest in this game gained some popularity.
Billiards.... The Players
1 Time Wasting
If the referee considers that a player is taking an abnormal amount of time over a stroke or the selection of a stroke, he shall warn the player that he is liable to have the game awarded to his opponent.2 Unfair Conduct
For refusing to continue a game, or for conduct which, in the opinion of the referee is wilfully or persistently unfair, including continued time wasting after being warned under Rule 1 above or ungentlemanly conduct, a player shall lose the game.3 Penalty
When a game is forfeited under this Section
(a) if it was to be decided on an agreed or stipulated number of points, the offender shall forfeit all points scored and the non-offender shall win the game by the agreed or stipulated number of points to nil, or
(b) if it was over an agreed or stipulated period of time and forms part of a match, the match shall be forfeited.4 Non-striker
The non-striker shall, when the striker is playing, avoid standing or moving in the line of sight of the striker. He shall sit or stand at a reasonable distance from the table.5 Absence
In the case of his absence from the room, the non-striker may appoint a deputy to watch his interests and claim a foul if necessary. Such appointment must be made known to the referee prior to departure.6 Conceding
A player may only concede when he is the striker. The opponent has the right to accept or refuse the concession, which becomes null and void if the opponent chooses to play on.
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