I went to Champions in Shirlington tonight (as I do now and then) and was surprised to see that they have a Saturday night free pool special. Buy $10 worth of food or beer and play free from 6:00 to close! That's certainly the best deal I've seen in the DC area. I think that on Sundays they run a $5 play till 6:00 and $5 play from 6:00 till close.
They've got 4 double-shimmed gold crowns, and 16-18 other tables (about half Olhausen and half Brunswick). All seem to be well-maintained.
This Monday, they are starting a 1-pocket league. 3 best of three (or maybe race to 3) races -- two singles matches and 1 scotch doubles match, and no greens fees. I'm in, Mapman is in, I hear Pookie is in, and others I don't know are also playing. It would be great to see some other people from the DC area show up to support a place that's running some great deals and appears to be trying to do a lot for players. I suspect there will be a pretty wide range of speeds in the league so it would be a good way to learn 1 pocket if you don't already know the game. If you already know it, then you'll also have some solid competition.
FYI, there is a new owner as of last December and he seems excited about building up good leagues and tournaments. I haven't played him yet, but I hear he shoots decent, too.
Cory
They've got 4 double-shimmed gold crowns, and 16-18 other tables (about half Olhausen and half Brunswick). All seem to be well-maintained.
This Monday, they are starting a 1-pocket league. 3 best of three (or maybe race to 3) races -- two singles matches and 1 scotch doubles match, and no greens fees. I'm in, Mapman is in, I hear Pookie is in, and others I don't know are also playing. It would be great to see some other people from the DC area show up to support a place that's running some great deals and appears to be trying to do a lot for players. I suspect there will be a pretty wide range of speeds in the league so it would be a good way to learn 1 pocket if you don't already know the game. If you already know it, then you'll also have some solid competition.
FYI, there is a new owner as of last December and he seems excited about building up good leagues and tournaments. I haven't played him yet, but I hear he shoots decent, too.
Cory