The season at a glance
Twelve Derbyshire pub teams, home and away since 7 July. Ten singles and two Scotch doubles frames; 3 points for a win, 1 for a draw.
League tableDerby & District · demonstration league
Fictional teams and players. A season in progress since July 2026.
A Tuesday night league, halfway through the season
Welcome to
Derby & District.
A fictional UK pub league built inside the real Black8 app. Follow the season, open a match card, check the kitty and see what league organisers use every week.
All people, pubs and conversations are fictional. The visitor account has read access to admin pages.
12
pub teams
120
players
77
league matches played
5
cup & derby competitions
Players with a history
Explore 120 fictional players, their club portraits, frame records, form and referee badges. Every result comes from a complete match card.
Player directoryCup nights and local derbies
Team cup, singles, doubles and triples competitions have real draws and results. There is also a local Mickleover v Littleover derby.
Tournament drawsThe conversations behind Tuesday night
Players arrange practice, captains agree a rearranged fixture and the committee plans cup finals. Each team has its own conversation.
Groups and team chatsA committee that is on top of the kitty
Eleven team fees paid, one still due, trophy expenses and entry fees in the ledger. The finance page shows the actual season balance in pounds.
Season financesRules everyone can find
International playing rules, Derbyshire league bylaws and a directory of players who passed the Black8 referee qualification.
Qualified refereesFollow a match through the night.
Three saved practice cards show the same workflow at different stages. For a hands-on run through, the Match Night Demo lets you choose lineups and enter scores locally.
1. Lineups agreed
Both captains have locked their players. The first frame is ready.
2. Play under way
Three frames entered, with both captain cards showing the same score.
3. Confirm the result
The card is complete; the home captain has confirmed and the away captain is still to confirm.
Keep the frame moving.
The live referee shot clock has a clear countdown and controls you can use at the table. Start a shot, pause when play is held, restart or add the referee-approved extension.
- 45-second league preset, with 30- and 60-second options.
- 10-second warning, countdown tones and a time call.
- English or Spanish audio, silent mode and offline use.
- Full screen and neck mode for a phone worn by the referee.
The referee manages who is entitled to the 15-second extension. Test the sound and phone volume before play.
Open the live shot clock