As per the LCPA Constitution, please take this post as notification of the 2019 AGM and…
Category: Rules
Pool Rules in Lancashire provides a central reference point for the rules, guidance and playing standards used by county players, leagues and officials.
Current pathway: Start with the International 8-Ball Rules, then use the main Rules page, National Interleague Rules, EPA General Dress Rules and Ask the Referees.
International Rules in 2026: KC’s becomes the home of Lancashire County Pool and International Rules in Lancashire.
Rules, equipment and governance archive: 2013 Aramith Pro Cup adoption • IPA Tour eligibility policy • 2015 World Rules changes • March 2019 rules decision • September 2019 restrictions decision • 2020 cloth specification • International Rules adopted from 2023 • 2015 EPRA referee course • 2017 Lancashire referee seminar.
EPA Removes Player Restrictions at September 2019 EGM
On 7 September 2019, an English Pool Association EGM approved a proposal removing restrictions that prevented…
EPA Removes Remaining Player Restrictions – September 2019 EGM
The EPA's September 2019 EGM removed remaining player restrictions based on alternative rulesets, organisations and events.
EPA Adopts Strachan Grey Superfine Cloth for 2020 Tour – Historical Record
Historical record of the EPA selecting Strachan Grey Superfine cloth for the 2020 national tour.
EPA Relaxes World Rules & Blackball Player Restrictions – March 2019
EPA members voted in March 2019 to allow players to compete under both World Rules and…
2018 LCPA Membership and Registrations
As per our previous post, the Lancashire County Pool Association AGM is taking place on 14th January…
Lancashire Referee Seminar & Examinations – Darwen, March 2017
Historical record of the Lancashire referee seminar and E/D Grade examinations held in Darwen in March…
EPA members reminder regarding Black Ball trials
Just so that you are all aware a Black Ball County team representing Central Lancashire has…
World 8-Ball Rules Changes for 2015 – Historical Rules Archive
Historical summary of the 2015 World 8-Ball Rules changes, including removal of the separate Serious Fouls…
EPA Policy on IPA Tour Players – Historical Eligibility Rules
Historical EPA eligibility policy for players returning from the IPA Tour, retained to document how competition…
Aramith Pro Cup Cue Ball Adopted in Region 2 – 2013 Archive
Historical record of Region 2 adopting the Aramith Pro Cup spotted cue ball for county and…