SCHEDULE.  Each player is responsible for keeping her own schedule. Do this by referring to the tournament board. Make sure of time AM or PM. If asking the Tournament director to clarify, it is your responsibility to make sure of the time.

CALLING A REFEREE.  It is the responsibility of the non-shooting player to call the referee before any controversial shot is attempted. Shooting player must wait for the referee to arrive before attempting the shot. The decision of the referee is final.

SPORTSMANSHIP.  Sportsmanship is simply treating your opponents with courtesy and respect, having class, and being ethical.
1.  Know the rules - most disputes can be avoided if both players are knowledgeable about the rules of the game.  This includes not being shy about calling a referee for close shots.
2.  Don't shark - "Sharking" is any act designed to upset your opponent or dispute their concentration at any time during the game.  Examples include using profanity, sarcastic comments, refusing to acknowledge an obvious foul, standing close to you opponent's line of vision, or creating a sudden noise.
3.  Resolve disputes the right way - disputes will occasionally occur and most will arise over a judgement call.  Learn the procedures for settling disputes (most of the time it's knowing the rules and/or calling over a referee before or after a close call).
4.  Respect the host and their equipment - they help sponsor this tour and help provide use of their facilities and equipment.

ETIQUETTE.
1. Whenever possible, players must be seated and quiet while their opponent is shooting
2. Unscrewing your cue while your opponent is at the table is loss of game.
3. Intentionally distracting or interfering with your opponent's play is illegal and can be declared a foul at the discretion of the Tournament Director or a Board member.
4. Bad sportsmanship such as cursing, slamming around equipment, temper tantrums, etc WILL result in expulsion from tournament, after one verbal warning, if behavior continues.
5. Players only in the playing area.
6. Should a spectator intentionally distract any player during a match, the player should not approach the spectator, but ask the tournament director to advise the spectator of their distracting behavior. If the behavior continues, only the tournament director and/or host has the authority to remove the fan from the arena.
7.  Gambling during the tournament is not allowed.
8.  The Hunter Classics Tour is a stepping stone which can lead to the WPBA.   Although the Hunter Classics Tour will not consider conceding the 9-ball as a foul on our Tour, we do ask that you please show good sportsmanship by not conceding the 9-ball in your matches.

FORFEITS. Players will have 15 minutes to report to their match, or the player will forfeit that match.

FIVE MINUTE TIME OUT.  Players are allowed one five-minute time-out during each match. A time-out may only be taken between racks. If the opponent chooses to continue play, a referee must first be called to watch the game. If the opponent chooses not to continue play, but also leaves the arena, she must return immediately upon player's return or will also be charged with a five-minute time-out. Opponent may choose to hit balls on the table while waiting for player to return, but may  not practice on another table inside or outside the tournament arena. NOTE: Players taking their time out must leave the tournament arena and retire to a private area designated for players only, or to a restroom or lounge area.

SHOT CLOCK USAGE. Due to time constraints - a match will be put on the shot clock if it is determined as necessary by the Tournament Director or a Board Member.

INAPPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR.  The Hunter Board WILL NOT tolerate inappropriate behavior.  The ramifications to the offending player will be as follows:
1. 1st offense - Verbal warning by Tournament Director or Board Member.
2. 2nd offense - Expulsion from tournament.
3. If the type of behavior continues at other Hunter events, the Board can ban the player for the remainder of the current season. Player will be notified by certified letter.  When the player returns to the tour, the player will be on probation and if the inappropriate behavior continues - the player will be banned from all future events.  A banned player will be not eligible for any of the Hunter Annual Awards
4. The Hunter Board reserves the right to take stronger action depending on the type of offense.