Just wanted to drop an amateur note to brag that my BCA/ACS 8-ball team won this session's tournament and the big prize of the trip to the Nationals. Our team (most of whom have participated several teams at the BCA Nationals) opted for the BCA Nationals in Vegas in May.
The tournament was held at the huge Good Times Billiards Emporium in Somerville, MA. They used to have 100 or more tables in there, I believe, but I think they're down to 50 - 75. Most are Gold Crown III's, with an unusually high number of 8' Gold Crowns. There is also one heated Venderhoeven 3C table, and one 10' American Snooker table. For amateur play, I think the 8' Gold Crown is the most fun since the tables and cushions play pretty well, and the pockets are usually more than fair. For higher level play, I think the tables are too easy and too small.
Anyway, my teammates all played like champions, picking themselves up if they made early mistakes, and running out when the times were crucial. I'm very proud of them, and mostly am very proud of my team captain who opted to sit himself out of the final match knowing that the strongest team we could field would have him on the sidelines keeping score. It takes a champion's heart and strong team captain to set his ego aside for the good of the team.
And, I only a few beers and only made an ass of myself twice. Not a bad day at all.
Fred
The tournament was held at the huge Good Times Billiards Emporium in Somerville, MA. They used to have 100 or more tables in there, I believe, but I think they're down to 50 - 75. Most are Gold Crown III's, with an unusually high number of 8' Gold Crowns. There is also one heated Venderhoeven 3C table, and one 10' American Snooker table. For amateur play, I think the 8' Gold Crown is the most fun since the tables and cushions play pretty well, and the pockets are usually more than fair. For higher level play, I think the tables are too easy and too small.
Anyway, my teammates all played like champions, picking themselves up if they made early mistakes, and running out when the times were crucial. I'm very proud of them, and mostly am very proud of my team captain who opted to sit himself out of the final match knowing that the strongest team we could field would have him on the sidelines keeping score. It takes a champion's heart and strong team captain to set his ego aside for the good of the team.
And, I only a few beers and only made an ass of myself twice. Not a bad day at all.
Fred
