The Ranking System!
MyLeague has one of the simplest ranking systems ever used for competitive play. The concept was adopted from the ranking system used on the official Case’s Ladders. We call it a "Ladder" because each member holds a unique rank or "rung" that represents their standing among other members. The highest-ranked member holds the #1 Ladder position; for example, someone ranked #2 is ranked below the #1 member. The goal is to "climb" the Ladder all the way to the top!

• When you first join, you are placed in an “Unranked” category on the League.
• You become "Ranked" after winning your first League match. (Unranked members may play each other, and the winner becomes ranked at the bottom of the League.)
• When you defeat a higher-ranked member, you move up in rank 50% the distance between their rank and your own.
  • Example: If you are ranked #50 and you beat the #1 ranked member, then your new rank would be 25.
• Your rank on the League does not go down if you lose a match unless your opponent is ranked DIRECTLY below you.
  • Example: If you are ranked #5 and the #6 ranked member defeats you, then your new rank would be #6.
• When members ranked below you are victorious against members ranked above you, it's possible the member will jump over you in rank and you will move down one rung. This depends on the ranks involved.
  • Example(per 50% rank gain) :You are currently ranked #7. If the #10 ranked member defeats the #1 ranked member, then #10 will advance to the #5 rung and you will fall to the #8 rung.


Account Rules

• League Names
  • If your League name is deemed offensive or contains profanity, your account may be removed.
  • If your League name is deemed abusive towards another member, your account may be removed.
  • You can edit your League name by using the ‘My Account’ tab and choosing the ‘Edit Username’ option. If you have problems changing your League name, please use the ‘Contact Admin’ link, located on the 'Support' tab.
• E-mail Address
  • Your E-mail address must be kept current at all times, in case you need to be contacted. You can use the 'Edit E-mail Address' link on the 'My Account' tab to edit your E-mail address.
• Password Security
  • You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your password.
  • You are not permitted to share your password with anyone for any reason.
• Inactivity
  • In order to keep the League as dynamic as possible, your account will be automatically deleted if you are inactive for 230 days. However, one of the features of our Premium Membership Program is never being deleted for inactivity. Information regarding our Premium Membership Program can be found here .
• Multiple Accounts
  • Only one account is allowed per person. There are no exceptions to this rule.
  • It is forbidden for more than one person to use or share the same account.
  • Multiple accounts from the same location will be investigated and possibly removed.


Challenges
Note: Please consult the Admin staff regarding whether or not League challenges are permitted for this League. A challenge is defined as a request for a match with a higher-ranked member. Whether you are the challenger or the one being challenged, there are some rules that must be followed. Violating these rules may result in penalties. If you notice anyone violating these rules, please contact the Admin staff.

• Chat
  • The best way to find League matches is to announce in chat that you are looking for a League match so that other members will know you are interested in League-play. You can also directly challenge a specific member in chat.
• Formal Challenges
  • Most Leagues permit the use of Formal Challenges. A complete overview of the Formal Challenge system can be found here .
• 10 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 10 time(s) per day. However, you may play as many different members as you would like on any given day. A “MyLeague” day begins at 12:00 a.m. Pacific Time.
• Verify Information
  • We recommend you ensure a potential opponent is also a member of the League before starting your match. You can do this very easily by searching for your opponent using the 'Search for Players' tool.


Playing a Match
Once you are ready to start playing a League match, there are some guidelines governing game play that you should keep in mind.
• Opponents
  • You are not allowed to report losses to another member that also plays from the same computer as you. Our security software will detect this activity if it is attempted, and participating accounts may be penalized or removed.
• Sportsmanship
  • The same rules that apply to behavior in chat (covered in a later section) also apply during matches.


Reporting the Match
Once your match is completed, the loser of the match is responsible for reporting the loss immediately. You can report your matches using the 'Report Loss' button located on the 'Standings' tab. Please note the ‘Report Loss’ link should only be used for League matches and not for tournament matches; you should consult the TD with any questions regarding reporting tournament matches. If you have any problems reporting a loss, you should contact the Admin staff and request assistance.
• Reporting the Loss
  • In one-on-one matches, the loser of the match reports the loss to the winner.
  • In partner matches, each member of the losing team reports a loss to both partners of the winning team. At the end of the match, you would either gain two wins or report two losses.
  • In “free for all” matches (matches in which multiple opponents are competing against each other without partners), each loser of the match must report a loss to one overall winner.
  • When playing matches with more than one opponent, it is important for losses to be reported in the proper order if rank will be affected by the order of report. You must report to the better-ranked opponent first in those cases. It is your responsibility to make sure you report in the correct order when necessary. Not doing so may result in penalty.
• Unreported Matches
  • If your opponent does not report their loss within one hour after completing the match or prior to starting another match, you should click on the “Contact Admin” link and then use the “Unreported Match” form.


Tournaments
The rules for a Tournament are determined by the Tournament Director hosting the event. You will find a summary of each individual Tournament, including a Rules page, if you follow the link for that specific Tournament.

League-Specific Rules
LEAGUE RULES FORMAL CHALLENGES: FAILURE TO COMPLY TO A FORMAL CHALLENGE WILL RESULT IN 7 DAY BOXING. THERE IS A 3 STRIKE RULE NOW IN EFFECT AFTER THREE TRIPS TO THE BOX YOU ARE BANNED FOR GOOD ....IF YOU HAVEN'T GOTTEN THE HINT BY THEN YOU AREN'T GOING TOO..... SIGN-UP: All league names must match yahoo name exactly. If they do not, you need to contact an Admin to change it or, use the USERS EDITOR link to change your information yourself. Note, you will only be allowed to change your name once per week with Users Editor. NO DRAMA IN LOBBY!!! IF YOU HAVE A PROBLEM WITH ANOTHER PLAYER PLEASE TAKE IT TO A TABLE. NOONE WANTS TO HEAR IT!!!!!! BOOSTING: THERE IS NO BOOSTING AND OR BOOSTED IDS ALLOWED IN THIS LG TAKE THE TRASH SOMEWHERE ELSE. PROVIES: NO PROVIE ID ALLOWED PLAY IN TOURNEYS. PROVIES IDS ARE ALLOWED TO JOIN THE LG HOWEVER WE ASK THAT YOU COMPLETE YOUR 20 GAMES BEFORE PLAYING IN HAPPY HOUR POOL TOURNEYS. NO CUSSING: There will be no cussing in the lobby period! 1st offense is 1 day in box. 2nd offense is 3 days in box. 3rd offense is 1 week in box. Further punishment will be at discretion of admins. Warnings may be given but, not day after day. Once warned, that's it. DUPLICATE ACCOUNTS: We allow different people in the same household to be members. However, anyone doing this will result in the same IP address, or same cookie in the league database. Because of these duplications, please contact an Admin to let them know of the unavoidable duplicate situation, or you run the risk of being deleted for duplicate accounts. CHEATING: Using aimers, or cheating of any kind, is not tolerated. If you are shown to be cheating, you will be banned immediately. TABLES: All tables are to be protected, not private. This is so a TD may intervene for a timer if host is frozen, or for any other problems. EARLY 'GG': Please refrain from making comments about 'good game' until the game is actually over. This is a rude and unsportsmanlike jesture if the game is not officially over. RE-RACKS: Putting the 8 in on the break is considered a re-rack. Re-Racks (commonly referred to as 'rr') for other reasons are between the players of the match. If you Both agree on a re-rack, then by all means, re-rack and play again. Other than 8-ball on break, re-racks are optional, and to be decided amongst the competing players. GLITCHES: If you lose your cue (stick) during a game, you must cancel game and start over. It is a yahoo glitch and the cue will not return. There is also a yahoo glitch where if off the break, you get a solid and a stripe ball in, you get ball in hand. You are not allowed to move the ball. If you do, there will be a re- rack. If you scratch, and hit one of each in, you are required to put the cue ball back onto the table, and tap it, hitting no balls, so opponent gets the customary ball in hand. TIMERS: If for any reason your opponent is not shooting or seemingly idle, check the players Idle time, and Ping them if you suspect they are 'frozen' or 'booted'. A non-returned Ping will be a sign for needing a timer. If in a Tourney, please Invite the TD to your table for a Timer. If in a League Game and need a timer, please ask an available TD, HTD, or Admin to come to your table and issue a timer. The TD will also act as a witness to the event. Timers are 7 minutes for League Games and Tourney Rounds, except finals. 10 min. timers will be given for Tourney Finals. FORCED FORFEIT: There is no ff (forced forfeit) allowed on any game. If you are caught ff in a game, you will have to report a loss to the person you ff'd against. This includes TD Timers that expire. Cancel games, or X out of the Room to clear a game table. GAME FORMATS: We allow special rules for Tourney and League Games. However it is "play-at-your-own-risk". If the game is anything other then a regular 8-ball game, be sure to verify that you and your opponent, understand the rules of the game. POCKET GAMES: Games such as Last Pocket, Black n Blue, etc.. allow for players to end up with a specified pocket. These pockets CAN NOT be shared. If Sharing occurs, 1st person to claim pocket gets to choose pocket for opponent. LEAGUE GAMES: You are expected to report a league game loss immediately. This is the best policy to follow. However, sometimes problems can happen without warning for various reasons. Because of this, a 24 hour time frame is allowed before the opposing player can file an UNREPORTED MATCH. Repeat non reporters may be disciplined. COACHING: Coaching is allowed only by your partner during a 2v2. There is no coaching allowed otherwise in a tourney or league game. SPAMMING: Spamming league information in another room is against MyLeague rules. So anyone caught spamming or promoting our league in another room will be kicked out. We don't appreciate this in our lobby from outside leagues, so lets extend that courtesy when we are out and about on other territory. Advertising Tourneys is allowed in our room, but be careful of being barred by Yahoo. Best bet, keep things to 1 or 2 lines. Please note that these rules are subject to change and may be edited as needed without notice by the discretion of the Admins. Have Questions or Comments? CONTACT ADMIN

Top Ten
The purpose of the League is to climb to the top and the competition for the rungs in the Top Ten is high. As such, we have special rules that apply for members in the Top Ten.
• Inactivity
  • Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 7 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.


Expected Behavior
As a member of MyLeague, you are representing the League, the Admin staff, and all other members when you are participating on a MyLeague. It’s part of your responsibility as a member to act in a respectable manner within your League community.
• Cheating
  • If you believe your opponent is cheating, then you should contact the Admin staff.
• Abuse
  • It is forbidden to abuse or harass another League member.
  • It is important to remember that two wrongs do not make a right. If you are being harassed by another League member, contact the Admin staff for assistance. Do not take matters into your own hands or return the abuse, or you could be penalized as well.
• Nice Guy Rule
  • Please note that behavior guidelines govern all methods of communication. This includes chat, E-mail, message forums, instant messenger services, etc. Treat other members with respect!


Fill in the Blank
Although we have tried to be as detailed as possible, we can’t cover every aspect of gaming in our rules. Please be advised that just because something is not stated in our rules and policies, then that does not mean it is allowed. Use common sense. If it is something that will adversely affect other members and you might think twice about it, then it’s probably against the rules. The Admin staff will have the final say in such matters. If you have a specific question please feel free to contact us via E-mail.