• 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.

• 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.

• 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 .
• 5 time(s) Per Day
  • You may play the same member 5 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.

• 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 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.

True Champs (TC) General Rules


1). 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 problems.
The only reason a table may be made Private is if a TD is present to witness the match.



2). When the tournament starts, YOU MUST HAVE INVITES ON!!!! (the player or td will ask once to turn them on if you dont the TD
can timer you or DQ you if its a recurring problem). Either player can invite other person for the match that they are playing.



3). You Must move the Cue Ball Before the Break, at least an inch.



4). Sinking 8 Ball on Break is an AUTOMATIC Re-Rack.



5). NO GG before the 8 falls! This an auto DQ. GL and GG are a sign of good sportsmanship but not required.



6). Report your Win/Loss in Lobby - i.e. Won/Lost vs Opponents ID (the TD's name) Both opponents must report.



7). When you go to a table to watch other people play, Please ask to watch the game.
If you do not ask permission to watch the Host may Boot you Legally. (the TD host, or any Admin may Never be Booted from table).



8). No coaching in tourney games at ALL!!!. This an auto DQ.



9). Sometimes Yahoo messes up, but it happens to everyone...we play it as Yahoo calls it, Period!



10). If for any reason your opponent is Not Shooting, (frozen 2 mins or booted) please STOP SHOOTING!
Call the TD running the tournament to the table for a 5 minute timer. 5 min timer on all Rounds. Finals is 10 mins.
You are allowed up to 3 timers per tourney. 4th timer needed will result in a DQ .



11). Force forfeiting your opponent is an Auto DQ. If you are caught FF in a game,
you will have to report a loss to the person you FF'd against.



12). Your Ladder Name and Yahoo Name must match exactly.



13). IF the TD approves it, you may start Rounds If you know who your opponent is, Otherwise you begin your next round when TD announces it. You may not call for a timer before TD announces pairs. There are no timers on early rounds. (ex: You may not call for a timer on RD2 if RD1 is still in process.)



14). Be courteous and respectful to ALL Members and Staff.



15). NO AIMERS or CHEAT PROGRAMS. No accusing, even as a joke to anyone that they are using a cheat program. If you have solid evidence please contact Admin and DO NOT deal with it yourself. Auto Aimers are not allowed in Intermediate Lounge. If a member is caught with one in IL, they will be banned, even if they are not on their league ID!



16). The decision of the TD is Final!



17.)DO NOT disrespect anyone, members/non members and if asked to stop, take it out of the lobby. A lobby, clean of obnoxious, rude or sarcastic comments, is a happy lobby. This also means NO arguing or bickering. If you have a problem let Admin know, with screen shots to back up your side of story. We will deal with it from there.



18). Foul language isn't "cool". This makes the league look bad and discourages new members wishing to join TC. If you are asked by an admin to mind your language, do not argue or state your case, just listen and the situation will be settled.



19.) No member is to ever bring the name of the league into disrepute; either in the lobby of our homeroom or in any other room by spamming or in any other way. This includes lobby talk that is likely to inflame members or non-members.



20). All other rules as outlined in League Rules apply, But any Special Rules for a Specific Tourney may supercede these,
- (i.e., timers for a round, table types, etc).



~ Rules are subject to revisal when needed. ~

• Inactivity
  • Members in the Top Ten must play a League match at least once every 6 days; otherwise, you will be automatically dropped five rungs and your inactivity counter is reset. There are no exceptions to this rule.

• Avatars
  • The rules of common decency should be followed when uploading images to use as avatars. Inappropriate avatars may be removed without warning or notification.
• 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!