Effective June 1, 2011
CueSports International (CSI), which is the national organization that operates the BCA Pool League, is making a few welcome changes for the 2012 BCAPL National Championships at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 9-20, 2012.
After listening to the league membership, operators and interested parties, CSI wishes to announce the following updates effective with the 2011-2012 League Year which began June 1, 2011:
(The changes in the division criteria below are with the original players from the same league team requirement. Previously 3 original players were required and now it is 2).
A. Team Structure for Men’s / Mixed Open Team (5 player team):
1. No Master or Grand Master
2. One (1) Advanced player is allowed on team.
3. Must have at least TWO (2) original players from the same local league team.
4. Two original players must play each round.
5. All players must come from the same league.
B. Team Structure for Men’s / Mixed Trophy Team (5 player team):
1. No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Team.
2. Must have at least TWO (2) original players from the local league team.
3. Two original players must play each round.
4. All players must come from the same league.
5. Teams that placed in the top eight (8) of the Men’s / Mixed Trophy Team division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division.
6. A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top eight (8) team.
C. New Division – Advanced Scotch Doubles (UPDATED November 18, 2011):
1. Both players must be Open or Advanced players.
2. The two players must come from the same state.
3. A Player Member must play with a league qualified Open or Advanced player.
D. Expanded Dress Code Definitions:
The BCAPL Dress Code has been expanded now to have three levels of dress code, A, B, and C.
1. Dress Code A: The dress code used at the BCAPL National Championships. The full dress code is posted on the BCAPL website at www.playbca.com. Medically necessary exemptions may be obtained with a signed letter from your physician.
2. Dress Code B: May be used at BCAPL State and Regional events. The event administrators may elect to use dress code B. The difference between A and B is as follows: Decent looking athletic pants are allowed. Cotton sweat pants are not allowed.
3. Dress Code C: May be used at BCAPL State and Regional events. The event administrators may elect to use Dress Code C. With this category matching team shirts in team competition is not required. Decent looking athletic pants, shorts and t-shirts are allowed.
Applicable to all dress codes is that all apparel must be neat, clean, un-torn and tasteful.
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Effective June 1, 2010
BCAPL Restructures Criteria for National Championships
CueSports International (CSI) announced last month the expansion of the BCA Pool League national singles player rating criteria to include an Advanced Division. A natural extension of that update is an additional restructuring of the teams and scotch doubles criteria. After much consideration and consultation with BCA Pool League Operators CSI has made the following changes effective with the 35th BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships May 13-21, 2011 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.
• Mixed Open Teams (5 person teams - roster limit 10 players)
1 - No Masters or Grand Masters
2 - One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Mixed Open Team
3 - Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team
4 - Three original players must play in each round
5 - All players must come from the same league
• Mixed Advanced Teams (4 person teams - roster limit 8 players)
1 - No Grand Masters
2 - Only one (1) Master on the roster
3 - Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players
4 - Teams must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team
5 - Two (2) original players must play in each round
6 - Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin
• Mixed Master Teams (3 person teams - roster limit 6 players)
1 - Only one (1) Grand Master on the roster
2 - All players on the roster may be from any BCAPL sanctioned league and must be league qualified
• Women’s Open Teams (4 person teams - roster limit 8 players)
1 - No Masters or Grand Masters
2 - One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Women’s Open Team
3 - There is no original player requirement for Women’s Open Teams
4 - All players must come from the same league
• Women’s Advanced Teams (4 person teams - roster limit 8 players)
1 - Only one (1) Master or Grand Master on the roster
2 - Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players
3 - The Master or Grand Master may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin
4 - Teams must have at least two (2) players from the same league
5 - The two (2) players from the same league must play in each round
6 - Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin
• Open Scotch Doubles (One Male and One Female)
1 - Both members of an Open Scotch Doubles Team must come from the same BCAPL sanctioned league
2 - Both players must be Open Players
• Master Scotch Doubles (One Male and One Female)
1 - Only one (1) Grand Master on a Master Scotch Doubles Team
2 - Grand Master must be a league qualified player
3 - Two league players must come from the same state
4 - A Player Member may play with a league qualified Open, Advanced or Master player from the same state (Player Members may not play with a Grand Master)
• Mixed Trophy Teams (5 person teams - roster limit 10 players)
1 - No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams
2 - Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team
3 - Three original players must play in each round
4 -All players must come from the same league
5 -Trophy Team players can not have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships
6 - Teams that placed in the top eight (8) of the Mixed Trophy Team division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division
7 - A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top eight (8) finishing team
• Women’s Trophy Teams (4 person teams - roster limit 8 players)
1 - No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams
2 - There is no original player requirement for Women’s Trophy Teams
3 - All players must come from the same league
4 - Trophy Team players can not have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships
5 - Teams that placed in the top three (3) of the Women’s Trophy Team division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division.
6 - A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top three (3) finishing team.
To view the Advanced, Master and Grand Master player list please visit: http://playbca.com/Leagues/AdvancedandMasterList.aspx
All requests for review to be removed from the Advanced, Master, or Grand Master lists must be in writing. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Either email or mail your requests to:
Bill Stock
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
CueSports International
2041 Pabco Road
Henderson, NV 89011
bill@playcsipool.com
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Effective June 1, 2010
Rules Changes for 2010-2011 Edition of the Official Rules of the BCA Pool League
Please email Bill Stock at bills@playcsipool.com with any questions regarding these and any BCAPL rules.
1. The Game of 10-Ball has been changed to Call Shot. In addition, how safeties are regulated has changed, as has the progress of the game with respect to continuing play. Please review the entire section on 10-Ball (pages 42-44 of the 2010-2011 Edition.
2. The definitions of Combination Shot and Non-obvious Shot have been expanded, and Rules 1.17.1, 1.17.2 and Applied Ruling 1.17 have been changed to meet the expanded definitions.
3. Rule 1.38.4: Restoration no longer allowed after foul caused by placing ball in hand.
4. 8-Ball: The penalty for any foul on the break has changed from ball in hand in the kitchen to ball in hand. Rules 2.3.3(b), 2.3.4, 2.3.5, 2.4.2(a), and 2.4.3 have been changed and consolidated to reflect the change.
5. Rule 2.4.2(c) has been deleted. If the breaker makes the 8-ball and fouls, the incoming player may no longer require the breaker to re-rack and break again.
Other minor changes throughout the 2010-2011 Edition clarify, but do not change, the intent of the rules. In addition, many new Applied Rulings have been added.
We recommend that you thoroughly review the General Rules, specific games rules, and the Applied Rulings to ensure that you have the best possible understanding of them.
Please call (702) 719-7665 if you wish to be sent a pocket sized copy of the 2010-2011 Edition or you can read the rules online under the League Tab on BCAPL home page: www.playbca.com.
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Effective June 1, 2010
CSI Expands BCA Pool League Player Rating Categories: Adds Advanced Division
(to read the entire press release which was distributed June 22, 2010 please visit: http://playbca.com/News/AllCSIPressReleasesMostRecentListedAtTop.aspx)
The Advanced Division was created to add a level of play that falls between the Open Division and the Master Division. Most of the players who have been moved into the Advanced Division were moved from the Master Division down to Advanced. The goal is to allow more players to participate and to further competitive opportunity.
Below is the new player Advancement Criteria: Based on how players cash in the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. The new policy is retroactive to 2005.
• Top 8 (Men's Open Singles) will move to Master
• Top 4 (Women's Open Singles) will move to Master
• 9th - 48th (Men's Open Singles) will move to Advanced
• 5th - 12th (Women's Open Singles) will move to Advanced
• Top 8 (Men's Player Member Singles) will move to Advanced
• Top 2 (Women's Player Member Singles) will move to Advanced
• Top 6 (Men's Senior Singles) will move to Advanced
• Top 3 (Women's Senior Singles) will move to Advanced
How the Ruling Effects the following:
Team Masters:
All Team Masters have been placed on the Advanced or Open player lists, based on Singles performance and known ability. The Team Master is based on an individual's participation on a team's finish at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships.
State Masters:
Players who are currently listed in their state as a Master player (but who have not participated in the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships) may remain as a Master or be moved down to the Advanced Division based on known ability and state and regional tournament results from 2005 – 2010.
Player Members:
All new Player Members, beginning June 1, 2010 will be required to enter the Advanced or higher Singles Divisions, ranked based on known ability. New and established Player Members (who have not cashed) may request consideration to enter the Open Division, but will be assessed individually.
Players on the Advanced list may petition the BCAPL to be removed. The Advanced category is based on individual play. If we have a tournament history of that player in singles that indicates that they are not an Advanced level player, they may be removed from the list and put back into the Open division.
Petition Procedure
To petition the BCA Pool League in order to be removed from the Advanced, Master, or Grand Master lists, email Bill Stock at bill@playcsipool.com or mail the request. Telephone requests will not be accepted. All requests must be in writing.
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Effective June 1, 2009
A. League Annual Membership Fee Changes:
Players pay a $15 BCAPL league membership fee only once per year.
A player who has paid the annual $15 league membership fee in one league does not have to pay the sanctioning fee in any future leagues that they join for the same league year. The league year is from June 1 to May 31.
Please note: The BCA Pool League Membership Fee is $15. Any additional fee added by the League Operator should be called a ‘local registration fee’ or similar. It is OK to have an additional local league handling or registration fee. Many League Operators charge an annual or per session administration fee to cover the costs of gas, office supplies, time, etc. This secondary fee may still be collected by the 2nd league.
Example: A player joins the first league and pays a $15 membership fee. When they go to sign up for another league, they need to show the new League Operator the membership card from the first league. In this example, the 2nd League Operator may still collect their ‘local registration’ fee.
If unable to present a membership card, the player must provide the exact same name used in the first league - and provide the league name and contact info. This will allow the new League Operator to verify that the membership was paid.
When the new League Operator submits their player list (with payment), it needs to show that player ‘x’ has paid previously league number ‘y’. The national office will verify. This will also ‘red flag’ an operator who is slow in submitting the player sanctioning.
Hopefully this will work to everyone’s satisfaction. When the BCAPL initiated the policy of charging for each league, it was not our intention to have that as a permanent policy. Over the years, many more leagues have subscribed to LeagueSys and that helps in tracking player info. In addition, most players and League Operators now understand the importance of using a player’s legal name and being consistent in the names used.
Please note that when a player joins a 2nd (or 3rd) league, pressure will be put on the original league to submit the player sanction information and fees in a prompt manner. We will need everyone’s cooperation to make this policy a success – constant verification problems can consume hours of research.
A player that has not received a membership card within about 6 weeks of paying should notify the national office at (702) 719-7665.
B. Phenolic Tip Rule:
As of June 1, 2009, the Official Rules of the BCA Pool League in “Equipment Specifications” under “Cues,” item d. states:
“The cue tip must be composed of leather, fibrous, or pliable material. Phenolic cue tips are not permitted.”
The BCA Pool League is amending this rule to state:
“THE CUE TIP ON BREAK CUES MUST BE MADE OF LEATHER WITH NO NON-LEATHER MATERIALS ADDED TO THE CONTACTING SURFACE.”
There have been questions asked, such as: “What if I break with my jump cue?” and similar questions. It is very simple. Whatever cue you break with must have a leather tip.
The reason for this rule is that the BCA Pool League has witnessed too many examples of damaged cue balls. After consultations with Aramith and Simonis, it has been determined the major contributing factor in cue ball damage is the hardness of the tip on break cues.
For several years the WPA has taken the position that the cue tip may not be of a material that can scratch or damage the cue ball. The BCAPL subscribes to the WPA philosophy.
This policy only applies to break cues. Jump cues are allowed to have a leather or non-leather tip - since it is difficult to stroke with enough force to cause damage.
This rule will be in effect at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships and regional tournaments that the BCAPL promotes. Promoters, directors and operators of events such as league play or local tournaments may alter the rules as they see fit.
C. Women’s 4-Player Teams:
Women’s Open Teams and Women’s Master Teams will be 4 player teams for the 2010 BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. There are many leagues that do not have many women in the league. By changing the women’s teams to 4 players it will make it easier to form teams from their leagues. It should also increase the number of teams that participate.
Women’s Open Teams will race to 9.
Women’s Master Teams will race to 11.
Bill Stock
Rules and Referee Administrator
D. Open teams are allowed one (1) Master or Grand Master player per team in the BCA National 8-Ball Championships.(see changes for 2010)
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Effective June 1, 2005
A. Women’s Team no longer need (3) original players:
Women’s teams are allowed and encouraged to form a team from anywhere in their league and are no longer required to have three (3) original players from a qualified team to play in the BCA National 8-Ball Championships.
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General Policies: Any Updates and Their Effective Dates Are Noted Under the Specific Policy
** BCAPL Protection of Night Policy:
BCA Pool League (BCAPL) does not grant geographical protections as we are not a franchise system. However, we do protect a night of play within the locations that an existing League Operator serves, and the area these locations serve. This means if an existing operator has a Monday night travel league, a competing operator cannot offer travel league play on the same night in the same market. The new operator MUST offer play on a different night, provided the existing League Operator is properly serving the market.
• In some special situations, league play may be on the same night if they are a different style of play in a different portion of the market. Each situation would be looked at individually and the existing operator would be consulted and be part of the decision making process.
• Many factors will be taken into consideration. Some of the more obvious would be size of the town, competing similar leagues (e.g. scratch vs handicap, 8-ball vs 9-ball etc.). Length of being an operator is important as well as the personal history between the League Operators. All will be considered.
• Keep in mind the purpose is to grow the BCA Pool League system. Adding new operators without adding new players is not necessarily good for the league system. We need to protect existing League Operators, just as the new operators would wish to be protected in the future.
• Separate “in house” divisions should also begin on a different night from existing traveling divisions in the area. Any exceptions to this rule must be approved by the BCAPL in advance of advertising the new in house league.
• A League Operator is expected to observe the spirit of this rule. Giving current BCAPL players and locations a league option on another night can be beneficial, but competing for the same players and locations on the same night is not allowed.
This policy is strictly a guideline and will be applied according to an overall evaluation of the facts in each market.
Important: Before entering a new market, it is the responsibility of each League Operator to first find out which nights and locations are already active in the BCA Pool League. The "Find a League" feature on playbca.com is a valuable starting point – CLICK HERE Then, consult with the existing League Operator (or BCAPL headquarters) to answer any questions that may arise.
How is this policy applied?
The purpose of the policy is to keep market competition fair and equitable for the players and locations. Totally free and open competition could result in putting the players, teams and locations squarely in the middle of countless battles between League Operators. We need some mechanism to protect the divisions that a League Operator has established from a frontal assault by another League Operator, and the Protection of Night Policy serves that purpose.
The single most important factor in our ability to enforce the policy is how quickly the League Operator acts when a competitor first begins to contact locations and teams. If a division is against our policy, then we want somebody to call us before it gets established so that we can enforce the policy. But we have to hear from an established League Operator right away. Once a division gets established, it is extremely difficult to tell the locations and players that they can’t continue.
Any grievance should be documented. It can be submitted in writing up front, or we can discuss the specifics over the phone. Both have value. Writing keeps the focus on the facts, and a discussion allows for additional information to be requested by us.
During the resolution process, we apply our guidelines to an overall evaluation of the facts in any given situation. Therefore, we need to ask a League Operator to be specific regarding their questions about the application of the policy. We always need to consult with the other party, and we occasionally have to communicate with locations or teams to confirm the facts.
So, what can the BCAPL actually do to help a League Operator compete?
We cannot ...
... tell a League Operator what to charge a location, a team, or a player
... protect a geographical “territory” for you. Your best protection is your ability to attract and keep players and locations.
... tell a location owner that they can’t start their own in house league. If we tell a location owner that they cannot install a new in house League Operator, they will probably continue but they won’t be BCAPL. That would make it doubly difficult for you (or us) to get the players to rejoin your league.
... choose a new League Operator if the former operator quits or has to step down. The local players and host locations know who to choose; we do not.
... take a legal action to force a League Operator to pay any money due. For most purposes, we have no legal standing in any state except our home state (NV). Any legal action should be taken by the injured parties (the players or locations).
We can ...
... say no to a League Operator who thinks they can walk into your location on your league night and directly solicit your teams to play in a different league (especially on the same night) next session. That would be unacceptable. Advertising for new players and talking to anybody who walks through your door is okay, but direct solicitation of (like calling them at home) existing Team Captains and players is not allowed.
Keep in mind, however, that our ability to stop such a rogue League Operator is directly proportional to the time it takes the established League Operator to get us involved. We would need to nip that in the bud. Once a division gets established, it is very difficult to tell the locations and players that they can’t continue.
... tell an existing League Operator that they have lost their night of play protection if they become delinquent in paying money funds to the players or membership fees to BCAPL. Problems happen, and League Operators should be given an opportunity to correct a mistake or misunderstanding, but a League Operator should make every effort to stay current with the players and BCAPL, and to correct any error or omission.
... influence any League Operator who appears to be skirting the spirit of the protection policy. However, we would need the FULL cooperation of the established League Operators in the area to be effective, and there is only so much we could do from here. You are there, and we are here ... you are in command of the facts we need in order to enforce our policy, and we can’t do it without a lot of help from you. Also, we must carefully differentiate between what is “competition” and what is “undermining,” or policy violations.
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** Dual Sanctioning Policy:
• A league sanction with another recognized national league system other than the BCAPL may sanction with the BCAPL (dual sanctioning) as long as its intention is not to undermine the BCAPL national league system or an existing BCA Pool League. In order to ensure that, the applicant for dual sanctioning may be required to offer a separate BCAPL sanctioned league or division. Leagues with existing dual sanctioning may continue sanctioning annually with no restrictions on a consecutive year basis only.
• The BCA Pool League will continue to reserve the right to accept dual sanctioning from any league it feels is sanctioning with the BCAPL for the express purpose of offering its players extra benefits, and not for the purpose of undermining an existing BCAPL league within its area of administration.
What this means is that a league can truly “dual sanction” with the BCAPL. Unlike other leagues, we encourage players to play in as many leagues as they like. BCAPL will not restrict player participation. A league can sanction with multiple organizations while playing just one occasion per week.
The BCAPL wants to offer the opportunity to benefit from sanctioning their league with the BCAPL to all league players, including participation in the “Greatest Pool Tournament in the World” every May in Las Vegas, NV, the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships.
The BCAPL also offers “Added Money” state and regional tournaments throughout the United States and Canada, available exclusively to sanctioned (and dual sanctioned) BCAPL players.
(Effective 6/1/2004)
(Updated 9/1/2010)
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** Minimum League Size:
The BCA Pool League is primarily a league of standard weekly 8-Ball team divisions. Most divisions are 5-player teams, but 4-player team divisions are sometimes used, especially where it is difficult to build 5-player teams. The smallest league we can sanction is normally 30 players in one division, which is a minimum of six 5-player teams. Each standard 4 or 5-player team division must meet this 30 player requirement.
However, we can sanction a new league with fewer than 30 players, provided the league has a plan to achieve the 30 player minimum within the division. Exceptions are automatically made for smaller (fewer than 30) summer divisions also.
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** What other formats does BCAPL sanction?
9-Ball, Straight Pool & One Pocket - Established leagues sometimes sanction other pool games, especially in billiard rooms. We sanction many 9-Ball divisions, and an occasional Straight Pool or One Pocket division, as well.
Singles only divisions have also been sanctioned. However, Singles divisions must be requested by the League Operator and approved by BCAPL in advance. Singles Division players are allowed to qualify for the Singles and Scotch Doubles Divisions (only) of BCAPL championships. Players are not allowed to qualify for team divisions based on participation in a sanctioned Singles only division. This means that they cannot be a "sub" on a team.
Scotch Doubles division players may qualify for the Singles and Scotch Doubles (SD) Divisions, and as "subs" in the Team Divisions of BCAPL championships.
BCAPL has sanctioned Scotch Doubles divisions with three or four SD pairs (6 or 8 players) combined on one team playing in a team league format. Those divisions qualify teams for the Team Divisions of BCAPL championships, provided they meet the normal eligibility requirements, including the "original members" rules for Men's/Mixed Teams.
Minimum Division Sizes:
• Regular team divisions - 30 players (six 5 player, eight 4 player, & ten 3 player teams)
• SD (Scotch Doubles) divisions - 12 players (six SD teams)
• Singles divisions - 16 players
• Straight Pool & One Pocket - 16 players recommended, 8 players minimum
BCAPL Player Members automatically qualify for the Player Member (Singles), Master Singles, Grand Master Singles, Seniors, Super Seniors and Master Scotch Doubles Divisions of BCAPL championships. Player Members are not eligible for any Team events, for Open Scotch Doubles, or for Open Singles Divisions. They must play in the Masters or Grand Masters Divisions if applicable. Exceptions can be made in some regional, state, and local events.
Question: Can we play just once a month? Answer: Teams must play in standard weekly divisions to qualify for the team divisions of our regional and national tournaments. However, the BCAPL office has approved Singles and Scotch Doubles (SD) divisions that meet semimonthly, or even monthly, under certain circumstances. For example, if an SD division wants to meet once a month for an 8 month session, then we can count the session as 8 weeks of play.
Each exception to the standard weekly format for Singles and Scotch Doubles (SD) divisions must be preapproved in writing by the BCAPL national office each year. Each competition day in monthly or semimonthly Singles or SD divisions will count as one "week of play" only. For example, if a monthly division meets to play the equivalent of 4 weeks of play on a Saturday, then the play in that division will count as a single week of play only.
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** Sanctioned Tournament Added Money Program (S.T.A.M.P) --
Through this program, the BCAPL offers its stamp of approval nationwide for every BCAPL sanctioned player to share in added monies for state and regional tournaments when sanctioned by the BCAPL whether their state is supported by a state association or not.
Policy: Sanctioned Tournament Added Money Program (S.T.A.M.P.)
• The BCAPL will make available to approved event promoters $1 per player per state, or in some cases per region, as added money to BCAPL sanctioned state tournaments. This program is offered nationwide in all 50 states whether there is a state association in place or not. The event promoters are asked to structure their payouts to assist players in attending the BCAPL national championships. Added money will be available on a request basis and released to approved event promoters 14 days prior to the competition date (30 days prior in Canada).
• Event coordinators must submit a written request for added funds and include specific event dates, competition location, number of tables, list of events, entry fees and all other pertinent tournament information to the BCAPL for review. The BCAPL reserves the right, at our sole arbitrary discretion, to refuse added money to any event we deem not in our best interest or not consistent with the policies of the BCAPL.
• To qualify for the added money, pre-event information and post event results must be provided on a timely manner, so that the BCAPL can assist in advertising and marketing the event. We need details at least six months in advance of each tournament to post under "Upcoming Events" on playbca.com. We also need a web link to playbca.com on the promoter’s site, wherever possible. Failure to supply the information or the link can disqualify an event for added money in current and future years. We will withhold a percentage (usually 25%) of the added money (up to $1,000), until we receive the results and photos from each event.
Please "help us to help you." Thanks. (Effective 6/1/2007)
Disclaimer: Sanctioned Tournament Added Money Program (S.T.A.M.P.)
The S.T.A.M.P. program is voluntary and offered at the sole arbitrary discretion of the BCAPL and may be modified or discontinued at any time without notice. These offers do not bind the BCAPL to any contract with any entity in any state or region for future support or added monies.
(Effective 6/1/2005)
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** Age Restrictions for BCA Pool League sanctioned league and tournament participation –
The BCA Pool League (BCAPL) has no age restrictions for players to participate in local BCAPL league play.
However, local jurisdictions are the final authority when defining age related entrance into venues. For example, at our national events in Las Vegas, casinos allow minors to enter the venue only when accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
Policy:
• It is the policy of the BCA Pool League that anyone who is a BCAPL sanctioned member, regardless of age, may participate in all BCAPL sanctioned events including league play (subject to local jurisdictions).
• A parent or legal guardian must accompany minors who are 17 years old and younger when competing in national BCAPL events.
The BCAPL encourages local leagues to continue to provide stable learning venues for minors to learn and enjoy the sport of pool.
We never know where the next world champion might come from. Make a difference!
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** Glossary of terms:
• League - is a distinct group of divisions operating under one league # and name. A league can be comprised of one small division or of many divisions of teams playing in many different cities.
• Division - In a local league, a "division" is a group of teams playing together in a schedule for a single session. The same division can continue into the next session, but the complement of teams and players may change, and the schedule for the next session may be different from the current session.
In a tournament, a "division" refers to a group of players or teams playing together in one division of a multi-division tournament (e.g., Men's Masters Singles Division, Women's Open Team Division).
• Session - is the schedule of weeks for the division. Sessions are several weeks long, and can begin at any time. A fall session would be a division schedule that begins right after Labor Day and ends soon after New Years Day, for example. Sessions should be compatible with the league year calendar, which begins June 1 and ends the following May 31. In other words, summer sessions should begin after June 1 and spring sessions should end before May 31. Summer sessions usually run a shorter (8-10 week) schedule, whereas fall and spring sessions are usually longer (12-14 weeks). Summer sessions usually start in early June, fall sessions in September, and spring sessions in January.
• Market - is a flexible term that can refer to a theoretical economic base. For example, a "Chicago market" could refer to the city of Chicago (about 3 million population), or to Cook County which encompasses Chicago and some suburbs (about 5 million population), or to the "metro market," which would include all of contiguous cities and towns which surround Chicago and Cook County (about 9 million population). For pool league purposes, no single league could possibly serve any of the "Chicago markets" described; it would take many leagues to "serve the market."
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Our goal… To create and improve opportunities for pool players of all abilities through fair governance and equitable policies.
For more information about CSI call (702) 719-7665 or email info@playcsipool.com