MBaggese:
Nick, I believe 4 and 5 can be done under menu-game settings or menu-options if playing.
4 isnt really that big of a deal.. but it would help large-scale with load issues...
and 5.. is not possible... you can "mute" the game and turn off sounds.. but all it turns off is alerts, music, and club sounds..
..the menu "beeps", ball reacting with surface, and things like the ball falling in the cup and the "it's your turn" ding.. all are enabled at all times and theres no way to shut them off.