New BCAPL Advanced Division

Eric. said:
Does this mean that BCA is doing away with the "Players Member" division?


Eric
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Hi Eric,

Yes and No. A player can still join as a Player Member, but starting with the 2011 BCAPL Nationals we will not have separate Player Member divisions, but instead they will compete in the Open, Advanced, Master or Grand Master Singles based on their performance at 2005-2010 BCAPL Nationals or known ability.

All new Player Members starting from June 1, 2010 will minimally be placed into the Advanced division. Some new Player Members, based on known ability, may be catagorized either as a Master or Grand Master. Should a new Player Member feel they sincerely should be in the Open or lower division than placed, they can write to us at CSI for review.

The Player Membership is a great alternative for players who are not in the position to play in league due to remoteness of location or schedule conflicts for example. In addition to the being able to play in the BCAPL Nationals, there are many state and regional events that also allow Player Members to participate. The Southwest Regional Championships coming up Sept. 1-5 in Arizona for one will allow Player Members to compete. The Southwest Regional will be the first regional BCAPL sanctioned and produced event that will be using the new Advanced catagory along with the Open and Master level.

For a list of all BCAPL / CSI upcoming events please visit:

http://playbca.com/Events/UPCOMINGEVENTS.aspx

:) Holly
 
Holly,

How does this compare to APA Masters?
Do you think sandbagging will be an issue?
If someone joined the new BCAPL division and they left to go to the APA, would they automatically be a 7?

Thanks

:)
 
NewStroke said:
Holly,

How does this compare to APA Masters?
Do you think sandbagging will be an issue?
If someone joined the new BCAPL division and they left to go to the APA, would they automatically be a 7?

Thanks

:)
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Thanks for your question, but honestly they do not quite equate here. We base the Open, Advanced, Master and Grand Master catagories on the results of a person's performance at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships, and well researched known ability from other tournament results. It is rare for someone to sandbag at a tournament. That is actually where a player's best ability tends to come to the forefront. Not a consideration or as much of an issue if at all in this situation.

Holly :)
 
Holly said:
Thanks for your question, but honestly they do not quite equate here. We base the Open, Advanced, Master and Grand Master catagories on the results of a person's performance at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships, and well researched known ability from other tournament results. It is rare for someone to sandbag at a tournament. That is actually where a player's best ability tends to come to the forefront. Not a consideration or as much of an issue if at all in this situation.

Holly :)
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Sorry was just kidding after all the APA posts lately :)
 
I think this is long over due. It's great to have another division for those who are good open players but can't quite cash in the Masters.
 
So, since I am a Team Master I have to be moved up to this new division? WOW. Looks like I will be sending in a petition, as the press release says we can do.
 
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Also, how does this affect Open teams? Do we just go by the previous rules of Master players and Team Master Players and don't take into account Advanced Players?
 
We are discussing how to incorporate the new Advanced division as it pertains to Scotch and Teams. Should have the release on that information soon.

:) Still hope to get to Texas this year to visit and play.
 
Hi Holly, i sent bill a email, but as you are all busy I never heard back. What about senior and supers that don't have a bca league to play in. thanks Don
 
Want to increase the division play - You should have 3 divisions

Trophy teams - Can consist of anyone (if SVB and his pro friends want to play to win a trophy, so be it)

Open teams can only have Open players. Not an Advanced or Master player to be found.

Master teams can have anyone but limited to only one Grand Master and also must have one Advanced or Open player that plays each round for their team - all of this minus someone who is a top 64 pro .

Foreign countries can not have National teams. Foreign countries, to qualify, must have more than a global league that encompasses their entire country.

If you use my ideas, send me back the $500 entry fee I burned for our Master Team last year.

Want to give me a job, give me an email where to send my resume and salary requirements.
 
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cuetip2 said:
Hi Holly, i sent bill a email, but as you are all busy I never heard back. What about senior and supers that don't have a bca league to play in. thanks Don
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Don, when did you send the email? I asked Bill and he said he hasn't received an email recently from someone named Don. Can you please resend or email to me at holly@playcsipool.com and will make sure he receives it.

Age is never an issue :) Seniors (age 55+ for men and 50+ for women) and Super Seniors (65+ for men) that are not able to play in a league can join the BCAPL as a Player Member. If determined they are Open level, then they can play in the Sr. or Super Sr. singles division in those instances. If determined they are truly an Advanced, Master or Grand Master level player they will need to play in those respective singles divisions.

Hope that helps.
 
akaTrigger said:
Also, how does this affect Open teams? Do we just go by the previous rules of Master players and Team Master Players and don't take into account Advanced Players?
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We are working on the team criteria now. The BCAPL will have the team answers on Tueday, June 29th. Stay tuned.

Bill Stock
CueSports International
BCA Pool League
 
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