I just got this Press Release. It has some answered questions that have been the topic of discussion on the forum in the past.
Eydie
BCA Pool League Policy Changes
Our 2004/2005 league year was an outstanding success. All involved from League Operators to League Members and Player Members share in the accomplishments of the BCA Pool League (BCAPL).
Many League Operators, referees, players and others have offered suggestions they feel the BCAPL should take. We have listened to all and kept our Advisory Board apprised on many different issues. A process of selection pared the suggestions down to a few key topics, and the following policy changes were made with the overwhelming support of the Advisory Board.
Policy Changes for the current (2005/2006) League Year -
Nine Ball Changes
Scotch Doubles may include Player Members and/or League Members and no longer will be required to be from the same local league.
Eligibility for the BCA National 9-Ball Championships – Player Members may play in the Singles and Scotch Doubles divisions only. League Members may qualify for all divisions of the 9-Ball Championships in two ways: 1) play a minimum of six (6) weeks in the league since January 1, or 2) play as a League Member in the preceding National 8-Ball Championships. All League Members must be current, active players at the time of the 9-Ball event – that is, they must have renewed their membership and played at least once during the current league year. The League Operator must furnish League Member stats to verify the six (6) weeks of play since January 1.
For the National 9-Ball Championships ONLY, it is no longer necessary to have two (2) original players from a team to participate in the Championships. A team must consist of three (3) players (all from the same local league), and one master is allowed per team.
Women’s Team Changes
Women’s teams will be allowed and encouraged to form a team from anywhere in their local league and are no longer required to have three (3) original players from a team, whether playing in the National 8-Ball Championships or the National 9-Ball Championships.
Policy Change for the next (2006/2007) League Year --
Eight Ball Changes
This rule will take effect June 1, 2006 and apply to the BCA National 8-Ball Championships scheduled for May 11-19, 2007:
No players with Master or Grand Master status will be allowed to play on an open team at the National 8-Ball Championships. They are encouraged to play on local teams (according to local by-laws) to gain their eight (8) weeks eligibility. Masters may then form a Master Team from anywhere in their local league in order to participate in the National 8-Ball Championships.
Once again thank you for making our first year something we all can be proud of. Your BCAPL encourages an open door policy and welcomes all suggestions.
We hope to see you at the BCA National 9-Ball Championships October 25-30, 2005 at the Plaza Hotel & Casino and the BCA National 8-Ball Championships at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 12-20, 2006, both in the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas, Nevada.
Eydie
BCA Pool League Policy Changes
Our 2004/2005 league year was an outstanding success. All involved from League Operators to League Members and Player Members share in the accomplishments of the BCA Pool League (BCAPL).
Many League Operators, referees, players and others have offered suggestions they feel the BCAPL should take. We have listened to all and kept our Advisory Board apprised on many different issues. A process of selection pared the suggestions down to a few key topics, and the following policy changes were made with the overwhelming support of the Advisory Board.
Policy Changes for the current (2005/2006) League Year -
Nine Ball Changes
Scotch Doubles may include Player Members and/or League Members and no longer will be required to be from the same local league.
Eligibility for the BCA National 9-Ball Championships – Player Members may play in the Singles and Scotch Doubles divisions only. League Members may qualify for all divisions of the 9-Ball Championships in two ways: 1) play a minimum of six (6) weeks in the league since January 1, or 2) play as a League Member in the preceding National 8-Ball Championships. All League Members must be current, active players at the time of the 9-Ball event – that is, they must have renewed their membership and played at least once during the current league year. The League Operator must furnish League Member stats to verify the six (6) weeks of play since January 1.
For the National 9-Ball Championships ONLY, it is no longer necessary to have two (2) original players from a team to participate in the Championships. A team must consist of three (3) players (all from the same local league), and one master is allowed per team.
Women’s Team Changes
Women’s teams will be allowed and encouraged to form a team from anywhere in their local league and are no longer required to have three (3) original players from a team, whether playing in the National 8-Ball Championships or the National 9-Ball Championships.
Policy Change for the next (2006/2007) League Year --
Eight Ball Changes
This rule will take effect June 1, 2006 and apply to the BCA National 8-Ball Championships scheduled for May 11-19, 2007:
No players with Master or Grand Master status will be allowed to play on an open team at the National 8-Ball Championships. They are encouraged to play on local teams (according to local by-laws) to gain their eight (8) weeks eligibility. Masters may then form a Master Team from anywhere in their local league in order to participate in the National 8-Ball Championships.
Once again thank you for making our first year something we all can be proud of. Your BCAPL encourages an open door policy and welcomes all suggestions.
We hope to see you at the BCA National 9-Ball Championships October 25-30, 2005 at the Plaza Hotel & Casino and the BCA National 8-Ball Championships at the Riviera Hotel & Casino May 12-20, 2006, both in the entertainment capital of the world – Las Vegas, Nevada.
