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 255 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 .
• 20 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 20 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
Kewl Pool League Rules *
* ~ Table Settings (unless specified differently): Straight 8 Ball ~ Called shots ~ Bonus pocket and bonus balls ~ Timer 60 seconds ~ Random break ~ Allow players to watch.
* ~ If you set the table wrong. You must exit the table and reset.
* ~ 8 Ball on break is an instant win unless specified in a special tour.
* ~ No Safety Shots or Tapping: All shots must be a valid attempt to make a shot.
*~ Should a player time out on a shot please allow the shot to be given back in the first instance, this shows good sportsmanship, also NO ball in hand allowed in a time out.
* ~ Three ten minute boot timers per tourney after tournaments starts and timer will continue until opponent is on table ~ five minute timer will be initiated if player unattentative while in room ~ In a swiss should someone time out two rounds in a row they will be removed from the tournament. Please remain on table and report missing opponent to TD a.s.a.p. in lobby. Do not continue to play or allow computer or another player to replace your opponent.
* ~ Report win/loss in lobby after each match as follow: Winner///nonwinner
*~ Only one league ladder name per person but under certain circumstances ... ex: not enough tokens ...a player may play in a different name if TD is informed prior to match.
* ~ No cheating, swearing or rudeness will be tolerated. Disciplinary action will be taken.
* ~ Should any disagreement come up, please stay on table and call TD to table for discussion, please keep all arguing out of lobby and handle either by IM or at a table.
* ~ We are a non boxing league and use a 3 warning , therefore, any out of hand behavior from a member will be screen shot and sent to ADMIN. as 1st warning in IM. 2nd warning is a formal letter and 3rd is a formal request to withdrawal from league.

TD RULES AND GUIDLINES
1. Make sure you have your eye on the lobby at all times.If you cant then please ask an Admin/HDTD to watch for you.
2. We have three 10 minute boot timers per tourney or if someone is already in a game before a tourney starts they will get 5 minutes to get to their called match. However in a swiss should someone time out 2 rounds in a row please remove them from tourney.
3.We ask that you try to run a tourney for about 30 minutes past start time before you move it we can and will run late with tourneys when necessary.
4. NEVER DELETE A TOURNEY if you think a tourney needs deleting then please speak to an ADMIN/HTD.
5. If for any reason you can't stay to run your tourney and you have jumpers please seek out an ADMIN/HTD to run it for you.
6. When setting your tourney please make sure that seedings are always set at RANDOM, if your not sure about this then please ask us.
7. We share our lobby with our sister league HOLDTHEICE should they come in to host while you are hosting then ALWAYS share caps, also always welcome and respect them as you do kewlies they are our family too. Should any problems arise then contact an ADMIN to handle it. KEEP IT OUT OF LOBBY.
8. Both players should report but if only 1 does then take that players report as correct. Should any problem arise from this then take it to an ADMIN.
9. All TD's are asked to be in lobby at least 15 minutes prior to their tourney start time this is so your tour can be addied and linked. If a tour is in progress then please ask current host if you can addy yours, this shows respect and is a common courtesy.
9a. Pre - Setting is great but please make sure you dont intrude on a daily/weekly special if your at all unsure then please ask.
9b. Table settings are 60 called bonus pockets on, random on break, unless its a special rules tourney where the TD decides on table settings. ALWAYS if you are doing a special rules tour say so in links and addies before members jump.
9c. TD's in training cannot have any twists in there tours until their trainer releases them.
9d. TD's in training MUST have an ADMIN/HTD in lobby with them when they host.
9e. TD's in training CANNOT set a diffrent style tour eg D/E, SWISS until their trainer says they can and the trainer can be available to be there for you.
9f. Please remember when making a tour page we are a family league so no overly explicit or graphic pages without permission from ADMIN
9g. Please OPEN check in when you set unless you cant due to tour being set too far in advance
10. As TD's we are also family members please support our family by jumping in some tours as well as hosting we do not need just a host.
11. TD's are not permitted to go and watch a game UNLESS it is finals or you have been called to table for a problem. You are there to host the lobby .
12. Should any non members cause problems in lobby please ask them to stop if they wont then ask kewly members to MUTE and REPORT (if no one responds to them they will get bored and go)
12a. Should any members be fighting or arguing in lobby please ask them to take it to a table or IM and keep it OUT of lobby if you feel you cant handle it then call on ADMIN/HTD.
\f1 13. No non tourney games are allowed while still in a tourney.
14. Should a player time out on a shot please allow the shot to be given back in the first instance this shows good sportmanship also NO Ball in Hand allowed in a time out.
15. Should a player come to you and ask if they could play in a diffrent name ie. due to tokens etc then please allow them to do so but make sure all know who that person is.
16. When the messenger Contact LIst is sent to you it is your responsibilty to add any contacts you do not have. Also please so we can keep this list updated as much as possible pass on any new IM's to ADMIN/HTD.
17. Our hosting requirements are those set by cases which is 1 tourney at least to be held every 21 days. We do this for fun and the family atmosphere it is NOT a job.
18. We have regular TD meetings which we request you try to attend they are on the FIRST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH AT 5PM EST if you cant come to a meeting please let and ADMIN/HTD know. All meetings will be copy/pasted and sent to you. These meetings are designed so we can all come together and discuss any issues/ideas and keep all communications open.
19. We are a non boxing league and use a 3 warning , therefore any out of hand behaviour from a member should be screen shot and sent to ADMIN as 1st warning is in IM. 2nd warning is a formal letter and 3rd is a formal request to withdraw from league. We do not wish to lose anyone but we also cant have anyone causing problems for our family. If you do not have a screen shot programme let us know and we can send you one.
20. If you need help with anything then please ask its what we ADMIN/HTD are here for and we are all more than happy to help where we can.
Last but not least ......... You all are a kewlies member and as such you offer something UNIQUE and SPECIAL to your FAMILY .........you are TRULEY an ASSET............ most important HAVE FUN, RELAX AND ENJOY YOURSELF AS WELL THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY!!!!!!!
LETS ALL MAKE OUR HOME A TRULEY HAPPY HOME!!!!!!!!

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 10 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.