5-Star Sportsmanship Ratings:
How to rate the opposing team 

 
 
  • Stellar rating!
  • The team is one of the nicest in the League
  • The team doesn't cause any problems and are a pleasure to play
  • The team goes above and beyond to show Good Sportsmanship
  • The team knows the rules front to back
  • The team's players will call fouls ON THEMSELVES and inform the teams that they have committed a foul
  • The team's players announce all defensive shots
  • The team's players inform your player to mark-up their game winning shot
  • The team makes your night out feel special
  • The team displays a strong comradery among both team's players
  • Play started on time and continued on schedule
  • Your team, win or lose, had an amazingly fun time playing
  • You would love to play this type of team weekly
  Give out this rating SPARINGLY!  Use the 4-Star rating when your team has had a well above average or fantastic night out.  Save the 5-Star rating for those teams that really deserve it!
 
 
 
    
  • Above average rating
  • The team exhibits Good Sportsmanship
  • The team causes absolutely no problems
  • The team knows the rules front to back
  • The team is a pleasure to play
  • Play started on time and continued on schedule
  • Your team, win or lose, had an above average and great night out!
  This is the Greater Scranton APA's Target Level.  Every night out playing APA pool should be at this level.
 
 
  • Average rating
  • No Major problems
  • Minor rule disagreements
  • Attitudes may have got slightly out of hand, but the Team Captain got the players in line and apologized for the infraction
  • The night continued without further incident
  • Play started on time, but may have run late
  • Your team, win or lose, had a good night out
  This is the last deemed acceptable Sportsmanship Rating.  Below a 3-Star Sportsmanship level is cause for concern from the League Office.
 
 
  • Poor rating
  • The team caused multiple minor problems
  • The opposing Team Captain did nothing to get his/her players under control
  • Your evening wasn't fun
  • The opposing team made smart or degrading remarks
  • The opposing team tried to manipulate the handicap system
  • The opposing team employed sharking tactics
  • The oppsoing team was rude and unfriendly
  • You team, win or lose, did not have a fun night out
  • The opposing team did not know the rules
  • The League night ran extremely late and off schedule
  A write-up on your scoresheet should accompany this rating explaining why you gave this team a 2-Star Rating.  The League Operator will contact the Team Captains to discern what the problems where and how they can be corrected.
 
 
  • UNACCEPTABLE rating
  • Opposing team members threatened and/or intimidated your players
  • The team caused multiple MAJOR problems
  • The opposing Team Captain did nothing to get his/her players under control
  • Your team, win or lose, had a terrible night out
  • You fear playing this team again
  A write-up on your scoresheet MUST accompany this rating explaining why you gave this team a 1-Star Rating!  The League Operator will contact the Team Captains to investigate and discern what problems arose and how they can be corrected.
  The team receiving a 1-Star Rating will be put under HEAVY scrutiny and possibly put on probationary status with suspensions if warranted.  The League Office will not tolerate teams or members of those teams who display this level of unsportsmanlike conduct!
 
 
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