FAQ

• How much does it cost to play in this BCA Pool League?

  • The annual membership dues are $20 which run from January 1 to December 31.
  • The weekly fee for game night is $8 per player.

• What are the main differences between the BCA Pool League and APA?

  • Call your ball and pocket; no slop shots
  • Table is still open after the break
  • Cannot win or lose on the break
  • Scratch on the 8-ball is not a loss unless the 8-ball is pocketed
  • No timeouts or coaching
  • Different skill level and handicap system
  • Scoring is very simple
  • Round-Robin format is an option
  • Yearly membership fee is only $20
  • Opportunity to compete in the Las Vegas World Championships without having to win higher level tournaments

• What sets the BCA Pool League apart?

  • The League Operator is given a wide range of freedom to run his own league.
  • Most of the funds collected stay with the local league.
  • Dedicated website where all the content pertains to just our league.

• What is a 3-player Round-Robin format?

  • Each player on a team plays every player on the other team, once.

• What are the advantages of a 3-player team over a 4-player team?

  • Easier for a captain to build a team
  • Matches go faster: 9 games vs 16 games
  • Less time waiting between games
  • Faster matches allow for 7:30 start time
  • Able to finish matches before closing time (Pickle, Eagles, etc.)
  • Allows for the possible option of a single’s tournament afterwards or even a “Double Jeopardy” format

• What is a "Double Jeopardy" Format?

  • Teams play a Round-Robin 8-Ball match and a Round-Robin 9-Ball match on the same night.
  • With a 3-player team, this amounts to a total of 18 games (6 games per player).
  • Typically, this would take about 3 hours to complete on one table. However, often times, two tables are available.
  • Even though 2 full matches are completed, the weekly fee for each player remains the same.

• May minors participate?

  • Yes, as long as the venue allows them entrance
  • Currently, this is limited to the Eagles in Huntington