The document outlines the ground rules for a billiards competition under new health and safety guidelines. It details requirements for participants such as being fully vaccinated and rules for registration, dress code, conduct, and the competition format. Medical staff must be present at all times and participants must follow minimum public health standards. The competition will have boys and girls singles events with medals awarded to the gold, silver, and bronze winners in each category. Technical officials such as referees, scorers, and a tournament manager are needed to run the event.

2. GROUND RULES
UNDER NEW NORMAL
BILLIARDS

3. I. PARTICIPANTS
1. The participants for the event shall be
STUDENTS in the secondary private and
public schools. They should pass the
athletes eligibility based on Dep.Ed. RSAC
Guidelines.

4. 4. Medical Team
* All participants must observe minimum
public health standards set by DOH.
* All participants must be fully vaccinated
* Medical Team must be always present
at the playing venue

5. II. REGISTRATION OF PLAYERS
A. Players shall register before the event
with proper documentation and medical
certificate sign by authorize DOH
personnel as to confirm the player’s
identity and health safety, to the
Screening Accreditation Committee.

6. B. Players must present their
“DELEGATION ID” to the
Tournament Manager for
verification purposes at the start of
each match.

7. C. Four Players for each
delegation. (Two male and
two Female)

8. III. PLAYERS REQUIREMENTS
A. Each player shall be required to
have the following equipment during the
event.
1. Break Cue
2. Cue Stick
3. Gloves
4. Billiards Chalk
5. Talcum Powder

9. GROUND RULES
UNDER NEW NORMAL
BILLIARDS

10. Players Dress Code
BOYS
- Delegation Uniform/Collared Polo and Long Pants.
- Black shoes with rubber soles/delegation shoes.
GIRLS
- Delegation Uniform/Collared Polo and Long Pants.
- Black shoes with rubber soles/delegation shoes.

11. III.CODE OF CONDUCT
All athletes must act and behave
at all times in the best interests of the sport.
An athlete will refrain from making public
comments that could be deemed as bringing
the sport into disrepute. If an athlete fails to
act properly, he/she will be dealt in
accordance with the penalties set.

12. III.MODE OF COMPETITION
Disciplines that will be played during the CaVRAA Meet
would be 9-Balls single and 8-balls single. Single elimination
or knock-out system is being applied. The match will be race
to four(4) for the elimination round, and race to seven (7) for
the championship round. The winner for Group A will play
against the winner of Group B to determine the gold and
silver medalists respectively. The CaVRAA Technical
Committee reserves the right to increase/decrease the
number of race depending on the number of participating
area. Furthermore, the following are the mode of play to wit:

13. a) Each player will play both discipline (8-Balls and
9-Balls)
b)Players will be group into two (2) – Group A and
Group B
c) Drawing of lots shall be done to determine the
groupings; and
d)A single elimination or knock-out system shall
be applied in the competition.

14. III. RULES OF THE GAME

15. TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES
 WORLD POOL ASSOCIATION (WPA) Ruling
will be used in support to DepEd
BILLIARDS Sports Rule
 Call shot rule applied (8 balls)
 Winners Break
 PLAYER’S RESPONSIBILITY

16. BOYS GIRLS TOTAL
GOLD 2 2 4
SILVER 2 2 4
BRONZE 2 2 4
TOTAL 6 6 12
•Number of Medals to be awarded
***Additional Medals are awarded to player/s
who can make run out game/s.

17. III.TECHNICAL WORKING GROUP
21 Technical Officials
1 Secretary
1 announcer
1 Assistant TM
1 Tournament Manager
25 Technical Officials needed to this
Tournament

18. DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:

19. Tournament Manager–The role of
the Tournament Manager is to
ensure that rules are strictly
observed. Supervise the progress
of the tournament. Enforce any
decisions made to resolve disputes.
Conduct refresher course and
solidarity to Officials and Coaches.

20. Asst. Tournament
Manager–Secure all
equipment ready for the
event. Help TM facilitate
the event.

21. Tournament Secretary
- Process all
documents needed by
all officials.

22. Referee – Conduct and
manage the games.

23. GROUND RULES
UNDER NEW NORMAL
BILLIARDS

24. GROUND RULES
UNDER NEW NORMAL
BILLIARDS

25. Scorer – Assist to the
referee by recording all the
balls pocketed, fouls
committed by players, shot
clock operator, and take
video if necessary.

26. Recorder – Records all
winners and losers’ player
with signature. Post the
game results.

27. Tournament Coordinator
– Coordinates with the
game venues within the
locality.

28. Tournament Documentation –
Writes narrative report of each
day. Take photograph and video.
Take In-charge of the opening
and closing program.

29. Coaches/Chaperon –
Assist players needs for
the events. Instruct
players about the proper
conduct during the game.

30. Athletes – Know the
rules and Regulations
of the game.

31. Medical – Must be
present in every events
and take action in case
there are players,
coaches and T.O. needs
medical help and advice.

32. VIII. Number of entry per
Division
Category
Number of Players
Per Division
Boys 2
Girls 2
Total 4

33. For Technical Official
Record

40. BILLIARDS