First Draft
This is a
very preliminary draft of the kind of thing I was thinking about. It's impossible to list every single situation, but I think this covers most of the important stuff. It's only nine items right now and a top ten list is looking possible here. Again, this is just a draft. I've already seen a few things I'd like to add or change since I was typing this, so feel free to comment away!
Thanks!
1) Respecting the equipment
a) At no time should any food, beverages, or smoking materials be set on the rails, in the pockets, or be positioned in any way over the table surface for any reason at any time.
b) Balls are to be set onto the table or in the hand of the opposing player and never dropped or thrown under any circumstances.
2) During play
a) All conversations between players and spectators should be discussed at or below the current room activity noise as to allow matches on neighboring tables to proceed without distraction.
b) Players and spectators should refrain from unnecessary comments or questions directed at another player while they are at their turn.
c) The player closest to the pocket or ball return should return the cue ball and any re-spotted balls to the playing surface in ball in hand or foul situations.
d) Once all balls have come to rest at the end of their turn, the exiting player must immediately exit the playing area and leave all shared chalk in their original positions, facing up on the rail.
e) Players not at their turn and spectators must remain clear of the playing area whenever possible. In circumstances that this is not possible, anyone who is in the playing area should maintain awareness of the match and clear away immediately when necessary.
f) Players and spectators must remain still while within the direct field of view of any player in the process of shooting.
g) Under no circumstances shall any player deliberately make contact with their opponent or opponent's equipment during the course of play.
