U of M Team Pool Championships
Team composition:
Teams consist of four schoolmates, male or female. Each team may have a fifth player (alternate) on its roster. The alternate may be used, but once a player is taken out, he/she cannot be put back in for the duration of that match. He/she may return for subsequent matches within the same event. Substitutes may not be used in the Modified Straight Pool competition.
This tournament is limited to 16 teams. Preliminarily, each school is limited to just one team. If, as of the deadline, there are spaces available, schools will be chosen at random for an invitation to send a second team. If you have a second team, fill out a registration form for them (labeling them clearly as Team 1, Team 2, etc.) and keeping those players on hold for travel that weekend. As of 5PM on the Monday before the tournament, the Tournament Director will randomly draw teams to fill spaces and contact the advisors immediately.
Each team must select a team name. This can be simple and logical, such as Michigan Wolverines, or it can be fun, clever, and only slightly logical, such as Three Fortune Cookies & A Cracker or Pink Fuzzy Bunnies.
Teams must designate a captain anytime before Friday registration, whose decisions will represent the wishes of the team. The school coach/advisor may serve as the team captain, but a student team member may instead serve in this capacity.
"Hybrid" teams are not allowed. This tournament is not intended to be an All-star competition. Individuals from schools may not team up with best players from other schools, simply for the sake of forming the best team. A team may enter the competition with only three players, acknowledging that they are at a severe disadvantage in team events, and that they must pay the full entry cost for the team. If you really want to play in this tournament, take the steps to start a Billiards Club at your school to get a full team!
