* estimated payouts at BCAPL National Championships
8-Ball Singles ~ Scotch Doubles ~ Open, Advanced & Trophy Team Entry Forms Inside
WELCOME PLAYERS, VENDORS & GUESTS! The 36th BCAPL National Championships Riviera Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada
We hope this past year has been great for all of you! The 36th BCAPL National Championships event newsletter highlights the extensive array of events and activities available to our players, friends and guests. The event newsletter is available both electronically (eVersion) and in print. The eVersion is available on the three following CSI sites: www.playbca.com, www.playusapool.com and www. playcsipool.com. You can download, print, embed on a web page and share via a favorite social media site such as Facebook or Twitter or your own personal blog.
highly regarded events: the 13th US Open One Pocket Championship and the 4th US Open 10-Ball Championship. (see pages 4 - 5 for details).
stream both pro events. Registered Riviera Hotel guests will be able to watch the TAR stream FREE in their hotel rooms!
Watch world champions such as Efren Reyes, Shane Van Boening, Earl Strickland and Darren Appleton compete in the two CSI produced pro-events. The Action Report (TAR) will once again
Last year CSI expanded the CueSports Tournament System (CTS). In addition to the most detailed set of tournament brackets in the sport, players can now register online for all BCAPL and USAPL National Championships divisions. To enter online visit: www.ctsondemand.com. We welcome USA Pool League players to the 2nd Annual USAPL National Championships. The fastest growing league system in the US, the USAPL is now in 26 territories.
Featured in 2012 there are 28 BCAPL divisions, both in 8-Ball and 9-Ball, minis, the 2nd Annual 14.1 Challenge, and the “Challenge the Pros” fund-raiser for players on the US Junior National team.
Hope you enjoy the event event newsletter this year. All of us at CSI wish to thank you for a wonderful year! Here is to “More Choices for All Players”! ~ Team at CSI
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pg 21 Upcoming Events
pg 3 Riviera Hotel & Casino Room Block Information
pg 21 CueSports Tournament System (CTS) and LeagueSys
pg 4 (13th) US Open One Pocket (4th) US Open 10-Ball Championships
pg 22 USA Pool League pg 5 Pro Events Sessions, Times and Spectator Tickets pg 5 The CSI 14.1 Challenge pg 5 The Action Report (TAR) Live Streaming Information
pg 11-19
pg 6 Special Events pg 7 BCAPL Slot Tournaments pg 8-9 BCAPL Rules and Referees
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pg 10 BCAPL National Championships Added Money, Divisions, Fees and Entry Postmark Deadlines BCAPL National Championships At A Glance and Entry Forms for 8-Ball Singles, Scotch Doubles and all 4 Player & 5 Player Teams
pg 20 BCAPL National 9-Ball Championships
pg 23 2nd Annual USA Pool League National Championships pg 24-25...About CueSports International (CSI) Back Cover: Complete Event Schedule
2012 (36th) BCAPL National Championships Event Newsletter Published by CSI, January 2012 www.playcsipool.com
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May 10-19, 2012
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US Open One Pocket Championship & US Open 10-Ball Championship
14.1 HIGH RUN Challenge Grande Ballroom
May 11-19, 2012 10 am - 8 pm Win Cash, Prizes, Bragging Rights! Multiple Chances to Win!
FREE In Room TV Feed For Riviera Guests
For Details & Pricing Visit www.theactionreport.com or www.playcsipool.com
(Dates & times subject to change based on participation)
Pro Event Session Dates, Times and Spectator Ticket Information US Open One Pocket Championship May 10-13, 2012 Date
General Admission (Each Session)
SKY BOX / VIP (Each Session)
$60
$85
10 am
$10
$15
4 pm
$10
$15
All Day
$15
$25
10 am
$10
$15
4 pm
$10
$15
All Day
$15
$25
10 am
$10
$15
4 pm
$10
$15
All Day
$15
$25
Session Time
ALL SESSION PASS (Best Value) Thursday May 10th
Friday May 11th
Saturday May 12th
Sunday May 13th
10 am
$15
$20
4 pm Finals
$15
$20
All Day
$25
$35
Tickets may be purchased prior to the event by calling CSI at (702) 719-7665. Tickets for both events may be purchased on site May 9-19 at the ticket counter in the hall next to the main entrance of the Royale Pavilion.
US Open 10-Ball Championship May 14-19, 2012 General Admission (Each Session)
SKY BOX / VIP (Each Session)
ALL SESSION PASS (Best Value)
$90
$150
Monday May 14th
6 pm
$10
$15
10 am
$10
$15
6 pm
$10
$15
All Day
$15
$25
10 am
$10
$15
6 pm
$10
$15
All Day
$15
$25
10 am
$15
$20
Date
Tuesday May 15th
Wednesday May 16th
Thursday May 17th
Friday May 18th
Saturday May 19th
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6 pm
$15
$20
All Day
$20
$30
10 am
$15
$20
6 pm
$15
$20
All Day
$20
$30
12:30 pm
$20
$25
6 pm Finals
$20
$25
All Day
$30
$40
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SPECIAL EVENTS US Open One Pocket Championship Thursday - Sunday, May 10-13, 2012 Royale Pavilion CSI will produce the 13th US Open One Pocket Championship back to back with the 4th US Open 10-Ball Championship at the Riviera. Watch the world’s best players of the game vie for the coveted national title.
US Open 10-Ball Championship Monday – Saturday, May 14-19, 2012 Royale Pavilion Entering its third year at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, the world class $25,000 added tournament is a BCA point event featuring the world’s best players. Produced by CSI, the event is located in the Pro Arena in the Royale Pavilion.
The Action Report The Action Report (TAR) will be live streaming both the US Open One Pocket Championship and the US Open 10-Ball Championship again this year at www. theactionreport.com (see page 5 for details) and will be free in-room for Riviera Hotel & Casino Guests.
2nd Annual 14.1 High Run Challenge Thursday – Saturday, May 10-19, 2012 Grande Ballroom The popular 14.1 High Run Challenge will be back in 2012. Played on two 9’ Diamond tables. Each player will have multiple chances at the table with ball in hand and choice of break ball location. Awards will be given in multiple divisions: total score, daily high run, highest single run, female high run, and senior high run for example. Cash and prizes will be awarded to the winners. Don’t miss the action and excitement!
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Challenge the Pros
Open Team Tournaments
Tuesday, May 15, 2012 The Grande Ballroom Amateurs and spectators stop by the Grande Ballroom to challenge the pros and help raise money supporting US junior players. CSI sponsored several top finishers at the 2011 US Junior National Championships many of whom play in the BCAPL National Championships. We anticipate several of our top juniors to also be available for challenges in 2012. The funds raised will go to North American junior champions to prepare for next year’s world championship.
Thursday - Friday May 17-18, 2012 Qualified teams that exit early from the Open Team Division will be eligible to participate in a Second Chance Team tournament on Thursday, May 17, 2012. The entry fee is $50 per team and paid on site. CASH ONLY! Any participating teams must be out of the money.
NEW Action Area
Mini Tournaments
Moved Location! With the new facility layout changes at the Riviera Hotel & Casino, we needed to move the “action” tables. However there will still be “action” tables available within the event area. Locations will be posted at the BCAPL National Championships venue.
The Second Chance Team tournaments will be 4 person teams and are single elimination. All teams must use players from their original team roster.
Between matches, keep your game warm in the Mini Tournament room – the Royale Pavilion (the back ballroom). Entry fees and races will vary. You must be a BCAPL or USAPL member to play. These events will be announced over the P.A. system. It’s a great way to keep the competitive juices flowing, have fun and win extra cash!
Best Dressed Competition
Riviera Beer Bash Tuesday, May 15, 2012 Grande Ballroom A Beer & Chips Bash will welcome all BCAPL and USAPL members from 6-8 pm Tuesday night, May 15, courtesy of the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Join us in the Grande Ballroom just before the Challenge the Pros fund-raiser. See you there!
Plaques will be awarded to the Men’s/ Mixed, Women’s and Scotch Doubles teams displaying the most originality and pizazz. Entry into the competition is FREE. Scotch Doubles photos will be taken on Friday, May 11, ONLY. Team photos will be taken on Wednesday, May 16, and Thursday, May 17, ONLY.
Open Singles Tournaments Monday - Tuesday, May 14-15, 2012 Open Singles players out of the cash and eliminated before the entry deadline of the Second Chance Open Singles tournament will be eligible to participate in the Men’s or Women’s Second Chance events. All second chance tournaments, both singles and teams, are single elimination. Sorry – Grand Masters, Masters and Advanced players will not be eligible. Play will start Monday evening, May 14 in separate divisions for men and women, with the finals Tuesday night, May 15.
Cue Tech Pool School Moving to Skybox Area If you look for Cue Tech Pool School at its old location on the first floor across from the Royale Pavilion, you will see they have moved. The school is now located on the 2nd floor in the stunning Skybox section. Take the stairs or elevator next to the BCAPL Tournament Registration desk and follow the signs. Led by Randy Goettlicher, one of the first four BCA Master Instructors in the US, the team at Cue Tech Pool School has helped train and fine tune player’s games since 1982.
2012 BCAPL National Championships ~ Riviera Hotel & Casino ~ Las Vegas, NV
2012 BCAPL Souvenir Chip Given to Participants at the 36th BCAPL National Championships. Available at the event Registration Desk
Special Slot Tournaments For BCAPL Riviera Hotel & Casino Guests 12 Noon - 3 pm Monday, May 14 / Wednesday, May 16 / Friday, May 18 BCAPL and USAPL players who are registered guests at the Riviera Hotel & Casino ONLY! $1000 for first place, $500 for second place and $250 for third place
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Remember, you must be staying as a guest at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in order to participate! Signs will be posted at the BCAPL National Championships registration desk & throughout the venue with more details.
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BCAPL Rules and Referees: Past, Present and Future
The 2011 BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships Referees. Photo by Fred Stoll of www.FilmlessArt.com
The BCA Pool League Referee Program continues to provide quality officials for many events in addition to our own BCAPL events. We have referees who have officiated for the International Pool Tour (IPT), Galveston World Classic, Women’s Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) and World Pool Billiard Association (WPA). Congratulations to the eighteen (18) new National Referees who graduated in 2011: Pat O’Meara (WA), Clay Petway (TX), Chuck Skeen (OR), Ken Smith (OR), Scott Stenger (MN), Reuben Stephens (GA), Sarah Vasquez (MN), Valarie Weber (MT), Barbara Bender (FL), Sunny Griffin (NV), Michael Johnson (TN), Mans Kjellin (CA), Michael Knight (OR), Dorothea Maynard (TN), Mel Maynard (TN), Estelle Mays (CA), Mike Morang (OR), Edgar Olivo (TX).
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Cole, Butler and Kepler Honored Referees in 2011 Janice Cole
Bill Butler of Idaho received the second Jerry Salois Memorial Lifetime Achievement Award for his outstanding work and contribution to the BCAPL Referee Program. Bill is a BCAPL Head Referee and has been in the program since 1993. Thanks Bill!
Lance Kepler
Bill Butler
Janice Cole of Oklahoma received the National Referee of the Year Award. She has been a BCAPL Referee since 2006.
Lance Kelper of Ohio received the Senior Referee of the Year Award. Lance has been a BCAPL referee since 2003.
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Division
Each Division
Balance of Added to Split Based on Participation*
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Men’s / Mixed Master Teams
$10,000*
Men’s / Mixed Advanced Teams Women’s Master/Advanced Teams
$2,000 $2,000
Plus $6,000 remaining for split
$10,000*
Men’s / Mixed Open Teams Women’s Open Teams
$2,000 $2,000
Plus $6,000 remaining for split
$10,000*
Men’s Grand Master Singles Women’s Grand Master Singles
$2,000 $2,000
Plus $6,000 remaining for split
Men’s Master Singles Women’s Master Singles
$2,000 $2,000
Men’s Advanced Singles Women’s Advanced Singles
$2,000 $2,000
Men’s Open Singles Women’s Open Singles
$2,000 $2,000
$20,000* Combined Advanced & Master Singles $10,000*
Plus $12,000 remaining for split
Plus $6,000 remaining for split
* Each Division will be awarded $2,000 and split the remaining prize fund based on participation. Example: If the Men’s division fields 65 players and the Women’s division fields 35 players, the balance of the prize money will be split 65/35.
Divisions, Entry Fees and Postmark Dates Late Entry
Race
Additional Added Money Events
$2,000
Master Scotch Doubles
Division
(3/26/12)
(3/27/12 - 4/09/12)
Grand Master Men’s Singles
$200
$225
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Grand Master Women’s Singles
$200
$225
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$2,000
Advanced Scotch Doubles
$2,000
Open Scotch Doubles
$2,000
Men’s Senior Singles
$1,000
Women’s Senior Singles
Men’s Master Singles
$175
$200
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Women’s Master Singles
$175
$200
7
Men’s Advanced Singles
$150
$175
6
Women’s Advanced Singles
$150
$175
5
Men’s Open Singles
$125
$150
5
$1,000
Super Senior Singles
Women’s Open Singles
$125
$150
4
$2,500
BCAPL 9-Ball Challenge
Men’s Senior Singles
$125
$150
5
Women’s Senior Singles
$125
$150
4
Men’s Super Senior Singles
$125
$150
5
Open Scotch Doubles
$100
$125
4/3
$1,000 Per Every 64 Players $4,000 With Full Field
*BCAPL Men’s Open 9-Ball Singles (256 Max Field)
Advanced Scotch Doubles
$125
$150
4/3
Master Scotch Doubles
$150
$175
5/4
Men’s / Mixed Open Teams
$250
$275
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$1,000 Per Every 64 Players $2,000 With Full Field
*BCAPL Women’s Open 9-Ball Singles (128 Max Field)
$1,500 Per Every 64 Teams $3,000 With Full Field
*BCAPL Men’s / Mixed Open 9-Ball Teams (128 Teams Max Field)
$1,500 Per Every 64 Teams $3,000 With Full Field
*BCAPL Men’s / Mixed Advanced / Master 9-Ball Teams (128 Teams Max Field)
$1,500 Based on Full Field
*BCAPL Women’s 9-Ball Teams (64 Teams Max Field)
Women’s Open Teams
$200
$225
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Men’s / Mixed Advanced Teams
$300
$325
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Men’s / Mixed Master Teams
$300
$325
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Women’s Advanced / Master Teams
$300
$325
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Men’s / Mixed Trophy Teams
$125
$150
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Women’s Trophy Teams
$125
$150
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Second-Chance Singles
$25 Pay on site
N/A
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Second-Chance Team
$50 Pay on site
N/A
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9-Ball Challenge
$110
$135
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9-Ball Men’s Open Singles
$60
$70
9-Ball Women’s Open Singles
$60
$70
9-Ball Mixed Teams (Two Divisions)
$125
$150
9-Ball Women’s Teams
$125
$150
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Total Added
Standard Entry
see pg 20
For details about the BCAPL 9-Ball Events including the dates, format, player and team criteria, and races READ PAGE 20 OF THIS NEWSLETTER OR VISIT WWW.PLAYBCA.COM * Total Added Based on Full 9-Ball Fields. 8-Ball Added Guaranteed
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BCAPL National Championships: At Introducing the New Advanced Scotch Doubles Division CueSports International (CSI) has analyzed the growth of players’ skill levels at the BCAPL National Championships and starting with 2012 has decided to create a new Advanced Scotch Doubles Division. The Advanced Scotch Doubles Division was created to add a level of play that falls between the Open Scotch Doubles Division and the Master Scotch Doubles Division. The goal is to allow more players to participate and to further competitive opportunity. (On page 17 are details of the Team and Scotch Doubles Criteria for the 36th BCAPL National Championships.
CATEGORY
State Masters: Players who are currently listed in their state as Master players (but have not participated in the BCAPL National Championships) may remain Masters or be moved to the Advanced Division based on known ability and state and regional tournament results from 2005 - 2012.
Top 8 Men’s Open Singles
Master
Master
Top 4 Women’s Open Singles
Master
Master
9th - 48th Men’s Open Singles
Master
Advanced
5th - 16th Women’s Open Singles
Master
Advanced
Top 6 Men’s Senior Singles
Master
Advanced
Top 3 Women’s Senior Singles
Master
Advanced
Top 4% of Field Men’s Advanced Singles
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Master
Top 4% of Field Women’s Advanced Singles
NA
Master
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Top 6 Men’s Master Singles
Grand Master
Grand Master
Grand Master
Grand Master
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Top 2 Women’s Master Singles
Player Members: All new Player Members, beginning June 1, 2011 are required to enter the Advanced or higher Singles Divisions, based on known ability. New and established Player Members who have not cashed may request consideration to enter the Open Division, and will be assessed individually.
RACE
8-BALL EVENTS
RACE
Men’s Open Singles Men’s Senior Singles Men’s Super Senior Singles
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Advanced Scotch Doubles
4W / 3L
Women’s Advanced Singles
Men’s Advanced Singles
Men’s Master Singles Women’s Master Singles
4
Master Scotch Doubles
5
Men’s / Mixed Open Teams Men’s / Mixed Trophy Teams (Both 5 Player Teams)
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7
Women’s Grand Master Singles
8
Men’s Grand Master Singles
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Open Scotch Doubles
4W / 3L
Advancement Criteria
Below is the list of all previous player categories that were automatically moved to the new Advanced rating.
8-BALL EVENTS
Women’s Open Singles Women’s Senior Singles
A Glance
5W / 4L
Men’s Mixed Advanced Teams (4 Player Teams) Men’s Mixed Master Teams (3 Player Teams)
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Women’s Trophy Teams (4 Player Teams)
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Second Chance Singles
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TEAMS
Women’s Open Teams Women’s Advanced / Master Teams (Both 4 Player Teams)
Second Chance Teams (All 4 Player Teams)
OLD
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Top 16 Men’s Mixed Open Team Top 4 Women’s Open Team
* See Statement Below
Top 4% Men’s Mixed Advanced Teams
* Players who finish as listed above in the Teams Divisions will be moved to Advanced status. Players may petition to be lowered back to Open status based on their history in singles play or known ability.
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BCAPL National Championships: At How to Enter:
Players are able to enter all divisions of the BCA Pool League National Championships in three ways: •
Fax a signed and completed entry form to CSI at (702) 719-7667 • Mail a signed and completed entry form to the CSI office at 2041 Pabco Road, Henderson, Nevada 89011 • Online at the CueSports Tournament System (CTS) (www.ctsondemand.com) Copies of the 8-Ball Singles, Scotch Doubles, Men’s /Mixed Open, Advanced and Trophy Teams, Women’s Open, Advanced/Master and Trophy Teams are on pages 13-16 of this event program. To view and download entry forms for all divisions of the 36th BCAPL National Championships visit www.playbca.com. POLICY CHANGE: It is no longer required that only League Operators submit team entries. Teams may now submit their entry forms directly to the BCA Pool League national office. All entry forms submitted must be complete and legible. Any entry form that is not filled out properly or is illegible may be returned. Team entries must be submitted by either the League Operator or the Team Captain. Changes to team rosters may be made by the team captain on-site during Check-In, but are subject to verification and require complete information, including the substitute’s address and league statistics.
Tournament Eligibility:
League Members: Players who have
played in a minimum of eight (8) full regularly scheduled BCAPL league matches in the same division during a single sanctioned session and are deemed an active player by the League Operator, are eligible to play in the 36th BCAPL National Championships. Player Members: Players whose Player Membership dues are current as of May 11, 2012 are eligible to play in the 2012 BCAPL National Championships. All players must be able to show a picture ID and a valid U.S. Social Security Number or a Canadian Social Insurance Number (see detailed non-U.S. payout procedures on page 19).
Event Eligibility:
Event eligibility is summarized in the Team and Scotch Doubles chart on page 17 and the Player and Event Classification chart on page 18. To determine if a player is eligible to participate in a specific event, find their player classification in the top row. The events they are eligible for are listed in the column below the classification. Age requirements: For senior divisions, players must have reached the cut-off age by May 11, 2012. Advanced, Master and Grand Master status supersedes Senior status. The following are the cut off ages by division: • Women’s Seniors Singles - 50 • Men’s Seniors - 55 Men’s Super Seniors - 65 SINGLES: Because of scheduling considerations, no player may play in more than one 8-Ball singles event.
A Glance
See the chart on page 9 for eligibility. Players can enter events over their classification. For example, an eligible player in the Open Singles may voluntarily enter the Advanced, Master, or Grand Master Singles. Voluntary entry into a higher classified event does not necessarily create the corresponding classification for future events. SCOTCH DOUBLES: Because of scheduling considerations, no player may play on more than one Scotch Doubles Team. (see page 17 for criteria details on the Scotch Doubles and Teams divisions). TEAMS: Because of scheduling considerations, no player may play on more than one team or in more than one 8-Ball team event. Men’s / Mixed Open, Advanced and Master Teams may be made up of any combination of male and female players. Women’s Teams are restricted to female players. (see page 17 for details on all Teams division criteria). Trophy Teams: Must meet the same original player, league system and eight week participation requirements as Open Teams. Advanced, Master and Grand Master players are not eligible. Trophy Team Prizes: Plaques will be awarded to the top 8 Men’s / Mixed Trophy Teams and top 3 Women’s Trophy Teams. Maximum six plaques per team. In addition, the 1st and 2nd place teams in each division receive jackets and free entry into the 2013 Open Division.
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8-Ball Singles Entry Application
Sat., May 12 - Tue., May 15, 2012 / Grand Master ends Mon., May 14th
2012 BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships
Postmark your entry, with payment by March 26, 2012 and pay the Standard Entry Fee! Registration Fee Included. Late entries must be postmarked by Monday, April 9, 2012 and include a non-refundable $25 late fee. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Player Status
(Check Only One)
Current BCAPL League Member League Member ID #___________________________________
Division
(Check Only One)
Standard Entry Fee Postmarked by 03/26/12
Late Fee 03/27/12 - 04/9/12
Men’s Open
$125
$150
Men’s Senior
$125
$150
Men’s Super Senior Men’s Advanced
$125
$150
$150
$175
Current BCAPL Player Member
Men’s Master
$175
$200
Player Member ID # 9999-______________________________
Men’s Grand Master
$200
$225
Non-BCAPL League Members Only
Women’s Open
$125
$150
Renewing Player Membership (Enclosed Additional $25) If expiration date is before June 1, 2012, you must renew
Women’s Senior
$125
$150
Women’s Advanced
$150
$175
Women’s Master
$175
$200
Women’s Grand Master $200
$225
League Name________________________________________ Team name qualified on_______________________________
Non-BCAPL League Members Only
New Player Member (Enclosed Additional $25) Non-BCAPL League Members Only
PLEASE PRINT Player’s Name (First, MI, Last)___________________________________________________________________________________ Mailing Address_____________________________________________________________________________________________ City_________________________________State / Pr._______________Zip/ Postal Code______________Country________________ Daytime Phone____________________________ Alt. Phone______________________________Date of Birth_____/______/_______ Email Address______________________________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT METHOD:
REMEMBER! If mailing, you must postmark your entry by Monday, March 26, 2012 to avoid the $25 late fee. Entries may be mailed or faxed to (702) 719-7667. All faxed entry payments must be made by credit card.
Check / Money Order (Make Payable: CueSports International or CSI) Mail to: CSI, 2041 Pabco Road, Henderson, Nevada 89011
Visa
MasterCard
Total Charged: $_______________
Exact Name on Card__________________________________________ Card #_____________________________________Exp.Date_________ Cardholder Signature (required)__________________________________ Card Billing Zip (required)_______________Phone___________________ Cardholder Email (for receipt)_____________________________________
PLEASE NOTE: Information to be filled out completely. TYPE or PRINT neatly. Entries must be returned if illegible or not filled out completely. Each player may be listed in one 8-Ball singles division only. IMPORTANT: For entries postmarked after March 26, 2012, only Travelers Checks, Money Orders, or Credit Cards will be accepted. NO EXCEPTIONS. REFUND REQUESTS: Must be in writing and received by the CSI / BCAPL office by April 20, 2012. All refunds will be charged a $10 handling fee. All refunds will be processed after June 1, 2012. Late fees will not be refunded. NO EXCEPTIONS. GRAND MASTER ON-SITE ENTRIES: On-site entries will be accepted in the singles competition in the Grand Master division only and if the field is not full. All on-site entries must be submitted no later Saturday, May 12 by 9 am.
I am a current member of the BCA Pool League (BCAPL) and not a professional player as defined by the BCAPL. Professional Players may enter the Grand Masters division only. If in the Seniors Division, I attest I am age 55+ (men) or 50+ (women) as of May 11, 2012. If in the Super Senior Singles Men’s Division, I attest I am age 65 + as of May 11, 2012. I have read and agree to abide by the following, and all rules and regulations implemented by CueSports International (CSI). CSI has the following rights and responsibilities: to determine a player’s eligibility and playing divisions; to refuse entry if fields are full; change field sizes; change schedules and payouts based on, but not limited to, field sizes, inclement weather, acts of God, or terrorism. CSI, and all event representatives, agents, sponsors, and affiliates are released and to be held harmless of and from any injury, illness, losses, damages, liability or expenses of any kind accrued by me, my heirs, or personal representatives either caused or alleged to be caused during or surrounding this event. Maximum liability, if any, is limited to reimbursement of the entry fee paid to that division. Disqualification from any CSI event shall result in forfeiture of any prize money or award won by that player or team, and possible suspension from future CSI produced events. CSI may use my photograph, image, likeness, or name for information, reporting or promotional purposes via print, video and other media.
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BCAPL National Championships: At SECOND CHANCE EVENTS:
Tournament General Format
Second Chance Open Singles: Open to any player eliminated from any Open, Seniors, or Super Seniors Divisions before the Second Chance entry deadline, which will be announced at the tournament. The Second Chance events will begin the evening of Monday, May 14. Men’s and Women’s entry fee is $25, cash only. Format is single elimination race to 4.
Elimination Formats: Most events feature a double-elimination format. Singleelimination, triple-elimination and roundrobin formats may also be used. Event formats are subject to change without notice based on participation levels. Tables for Team Events: Team matches will normally be played on two tables. However, matches may be required to play on three tables if required by time constraints. Races: Match lengths are indicated in the chart on page 11.
Second Chance Team Tournaments: The Second Chance Team Tournament is open to: A. Any Open Division team that finishes out of the money. B. Any Trophy Team that is eliminated before the Second Chance entry deadline. The Second Chance Team Tournament entry deadline will be announced during the Championships. Second Chance teams are four-player teams. All players on a second chance team must come from the team’s original tournament roster. There is no two original team member requirement to play in the Second Chance Tournament.
Tournament Rules & Regulations All events are governed by the Official Rules of the BCA Pool League, 2010 - 2011 Edition, and the 2012 BCAPL National Championships Tournament Regulations. Copies of both documents are available at the Registration Desk, Tournament Director’s Desk and Referee’s Desk. In addition, a complete copy of the Tournament Regulations is provided to every Team Captain during Check-In.
A Glance PETITION FOR REVIEW
To petition the BCA Pool League in order to be removed from the Advanced, Master, or Grand Master list you must contact Bill Stock at bill@playcsipool.com or mail your request to the CueSports International Office in Henderson, NV. All requests must be in writing.
ELIGIBILITY PROTEST Teams wishing to protest an opposing player’s eligibility must place a $100 cash deposit a the tournament registration desk. If the protest is upheld the deposit is returned. All protests must be filed before the beginning of the match. The decision of the Tournament Qualification Committee is final.
Team and Scotch Doubles Criteria 36th BCAPL National Championships Men’s / Mixed Open Teams (5 Players) 1. No Master or Grand Master. 2. One (1) Advanced player is allowed on team. 3. Must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team. 4. Two (2) original players must play each round. 5. All players must come from the same league.
Men’s / Mixed Advanced Teams (4 Players) 1. No Grand Master. 2. One (1) Master player is allowed on team. 3. Remainder of roster must be made of Open or Advanced players. 4. Must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team. 5. Two (2) original players must play each round. 6. Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the original team.
Men’s / Mixed Master Teams (3 Players) 1. Only one (1) Grand Master is allowed on team. 2. All players on the roster may be from any BCAPL sanctioned league.
Women’s Open Teams (4 Players) 1. No Master or Grand Master. 2. One (1) Advanced player is allowed on team. 3. No original player requirement. 4. All players must come from the same league.
Women’s Advanced / Master Teams (4 Players) 1. Only one (1) Master or Grand Master allowed. 2. Remainder of roster must be made of Open or Advanced players. 3. The Master or Grand Master may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin. 4. Two (2) players must come from the same league. 5. The two (2) players from the same league must play in each round. 6. Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team.
Open Scotch Doubles 1. Both players must come from the same BCAPL sanctioned league. 2. Both players must be Open players.
Advanced Scotch Doubles 1. Both players must be Open or Advanced players. 2. The two players must come from the same state. 3. A Player Member must play with a league qualified Open or Advanced player.
Master Scotch Doubles 1. Only (1) Grand Master on the team. 2. Grand Master must be a league qualified player. 3. The two players must come from the same state. 4. A Player Member may play with a league qualified Open, Advanced, or Master player from the same state. (Player Members may not play with a Grand Master).
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Men’s / Mixed Trophy Teams (5 Players) 1. No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams. 2. Teams must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team. 3. Two (2) original players must play in eac round. 4. All players must come from the same league. 5. Trophy Team players cannot have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. 6. Teams that placed in the top eight (8) of the Mixed Trophy Team division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division. 7. A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top eight (8) team.
Women’s Trophy Teams (4 Players) 1. No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams. 2. There are no original player requirements for Women’s Trophy Teams. 3. All players must come from the same league. 4. Trophy Team players cannot have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National Championships. 5. Teams that placed in the top three (3) of the Women’s Trophy division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division. 6. A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top three (3) finishes.
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BCAPL National Championships: At
Tournament Equipment
Player Classification Event Classification
Open League Member
Open Singles
X
Advanced Singles
X
X
Master Singles
X
X
X
Grand Master Singles
X
X
X
Open Scotch Doubles
X
Advanced Scotch Doubles
X
X
Master Scotch Doubles
X
X
Open Teams
X
L*
Advanced Teams
X
X
L*
X
X
Advanced League Member
Master League Member
Grand Master League Member
Player Member
Master Player Member
Grand Master Player Member
• (250+) 7-foot Diamond Smart Tables are used for tournament play. Exhibitor booths may also have 7’ Smart Tables. • Super Aramith Pro ball sets with Red Circle cue balls
L* X
X
A Glance
• Cues shorter than 40� in length are illegal.
X
X
X
X
X
• Chalk and mechanical bridges are provided. No break cues will be provided. • Coin boxes are closed during tournament play and practice. $1 (USD) per game.
L* X
L*
Master Teams
X
Trophy Teams
L*
2nd Chance Singles
L*
2nd Chance Teams
X
L*
9-Ball Challenge
X
X
9-Ball Open Singles
X
9-Ball Men’s / Mixed Teams
X
L*
9-Ball Men’s / Mixed Advanced / Master Teams
X
X
L*
L*
9-Ball Women’s Teams
X
L*
L*
L*
L*
L*
L*
• Any individual caught stealing or damaging any equipment will be banned from all BCAPL and USAPL sanctioned leagues and prosecuted to the fullest extent.
L*
• Diamond Smart Tables are the preferred table for all BCAPL National and Regional tournaments.
L*
X
X
• Token machines are provided in the tournament room and dispense $1 tokens for use in all tournament tables.
X
X
X
L*
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X = Allowed to Play if Meet General Eligibility Criteria L* = Limited - Team and Scotch Doubles rosters limited to a certain number of players of certain classifications. See “Team� and “Scotch Doubles� sections for details
Smoking Policy at the Riviera Hotel & Casino The Nevada State Clean Air Act and Nevada State law ban smoking in all public spaces except in designated areas. The Riviera is required to comply, and the BCAPL will support the Riviera in every possible way. No Riviera customer, including all BCAPL participants and spectators are permitted to smoke in any corridors, retail areas, convention areas, restaurants, show rooms, elevators, elevator lobbies, hotel corridors, lobbies, front desk area, offices or any other non-gaming area not designated for smoking.
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Smoking is permitted in the casino proper, at bars located in the casino, the pool area, and designated exterior areas of the Riviera. Anyone smoking in a non-smoking area will be asked to put out their smoking materials. If they do not comply, they will be asked to leave the area. If you are a BCAPL participant and are forced to leave the tournament area, it may not be used as a reason to avoid penalties for not being present at your match in a timely manner.
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BCAPL National Championships: At Dress Code
Dress code requirements are established to add to the prestige and respect associated with the world’s most prominent amateur pool event. Your cooperation in conforming to the dress code is appreciated.
Approved Clothing For Singles and Scotch Doubles Events
Shirts
Polo or Button Down style shirt with sleeves and fold-over collar. Formal wear shirt if worn with proper pants for such a shirt and a commonly accepted tie. Formal wear shirt that does not commonly accept a tie (such as banded or Mandarin collar) if worn with proper pants for such a shirt. For Scotch Doubles, matching shirts are preferred but not required.
Pants
Men: Dress pants or casual slacks. Neat and clean jeans with no significant tears. Women: Casual or dress pants. Neat and clean jeans with no significant tears. Capri style pants.
Dresses
Women: Sleeved dresses of conservative length. Skirts of conservative length. Culottes.
Footwear
All footwear must have a closed toe and be normal in the manner of its style and wear. Shoes with laces must have the laces properly tied.
Hats
Billed or brimmed hats or caps that are clean, neat and worn with the bill straight forward.
A dress code summary for Singles and Scotch Doubles events appear in the chart to the right. For Team events, in addition to the requirements of the Singles dress code, all shirts worn by a team must substantially match in color, style, and trim. This is not the complete dress code. The complete dress code may be found on the BCAPL website at www.playbca.com, and provided to every team captain upon check-in if requested, and be available at all times at the Registration Desk, Tournament Director’s Desk and Referee’s Desk The procedures for enforcement of the dress code in team play have changed. See the complete dress code at www.playbca.com for details. All team captains are responsible to make sure their teams are familiar with the code and procedures.
A Glance
Payout Procedures: Requirements - Read Carefully!
Winners without a U.S. Social Security Number, see “NO U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER” information below. In order to receive your check, you must have the following: • Photo ID • Completed IRS form The check will be made out exactly as your name appears on your photo ID NO EXCEPTIONS! You are encouraged to cash your checks at the Riviera Hotel & Casino cashier’s cage at no service charge. Riviera guests under age 21 may cash prize checks at the hotel’s main desk. Non-Riviera guests under age 21 should cash their checks at their home bank. NO U.S. SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER The United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) requires that foreign winners have a U.S. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) or a completed application for a U.S. TIN in order to receive a prize check
from the BCAPL. If foreign players do not have a U.S. TIN, they may apply for one at any time, directly with the IRS of the United States Department of the Treasury. The BCAPL will also have TIN applications available in Las Vegas. Winners should report to the BCAPL payout desk to request an application. The applicant is required to provide supporting documentation to establish identity, citizenship and alien status. Examples of documentary evidence supporting alien status (i.e. non-U.S. Citizenship or nationality) are a foreign passport, a foreign birth record or a current document issued by the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) or a Social Insurance Card. Examples of documentary evidence supporting identity include a driver’s license, ID card, school record, medical record, marriage license, voter registration card, military card, passport or a current UI "OOVBM #$"1- /BUJPOBM $IBNQJPOTIJQT
document issued by the INS. One of the documents presented needs to include a photograph of the applicant. Please note that a passport and visa provide evidence both of identity and country of citizenship. When a foreign winner has a TIN, the BCAPL can mail a prize check to them. If your country has a tax treaty with the United States, there is a form from the United States Department of the Treasury by which you may claim exemption from withholding. The BCAPL will have this IRS Form 8233 available in Las Vegas. When the winner completes this form, the BCAPL will be able to mail 100% of the prize money in accordance with the terms of the respective country’s tax treaty with the United States after information provided on completed form 8233 has been approved by the IRS. For more information, visit “2012 BCAPL National Championships” under the “Events” tab on www.playbca.com
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CueSports International (CSI) Setting New Standards in Technology
LeagueSys
Pool League Management System
www.leaguesys.net
CTS
CueSports Tournament System
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Live On-Line Brackets
Multiple Scoring & Handicap Methods Career Stats Maintained Research History of Your Opponents Play Multiple Game Formats Available
User Friendly Search Capabilities Search by Player or Team Sign Up to Recieve Texts or Emails of Results, Match Times and Table Assignments Live Scoring Page Follows Matches Game by Game
Plus Much More!
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Sign Up at the Registration Desk or any of the Event Kiosks! BCAPL 9-BALL SINGLES MAY 9-10. 2012
BCAPL 9-BALL TEAM (3 Player Teams) MAY 19-20, 2012
MEN’S OPEN: 9 am, May 9th WOMEN’S OPEN: 11 am, May 9th 9-BALL CHALLENGE: 1 pm, May 9th
Start Time: All Teams 9 am, May 19th. Required Team Check-In by 6 pm, May 18th at Tournament Registration Desk. Standard Entry Fee: $125 Standard Deadline: 03/26/12
Late or Onsite Entry Fee: $150 Late Deadline: 03/27 - 04/9/12
Standard Entry Fee: $60
Standard Deadline: 03/26/12
Divisions
Late or Onsite Entry Fee: $75 Late Deadline: 03/27 - 04/9/12
MEN’S / MIXED OPEN: One (1) BCAPL Advanced level player allowed. Master and Grand Master players are not allowed in this division. Race to 10. MEN’S/MIXED ADVANCED/MASTER: One (1) BCAPL Master or Grand Master level player allowed. Race to 10
WOMEN’S: One (1) BCAPL Advanced, Master or Grand Master level player allowed. Handicapped based on team member ratings (race from 8-11).
Eligibility
Field Size Limits: 9-Ball Challenge (256); Men’s Open (256 players) Women’s Open (128 players)
Eligibility 9-Ball Challenge: Open to all BCA Pool League and Player Members and from open to pro skill levels.
Men’s Open: Open level Men BCAPL, *USAPL
The BCAPL 9-Ball Team Division of the BCAPL 9-Ball National Championships are open to the below listed eligible BCAPL and USAPL league players.
and Player Members are eligible. Advanced, Master and Grand Master level players are not allowed in this division.
BCAPL Player Eligibility: Players must have 8 weeks of regular league play in a sanctioned division during a single session.
Women’s Open: Open level Women BCAPL,
USAPL Player Eligibility: Players must play a minimum of 8 weeks of regular league play in a USAPL 9-Ball division within a single session of the USA Pool League. * No “Original Players” are required in the BCAPL 9-Ball Team events, but ALL team members must be from the same league. FOR MORE INFORMATION and ENTRY FORMS FOR ALL BCAPL 9-BALL EVENTS VISIT: WWW.PLAYBCA.COM
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*USAPL and Player Members. Advanced, Master and Grand Master level Women players are not allowed in this division
*Note for USAPL Players: A USAPL player with a minimum of 8 weeks of regular league play in a USAPL 9-Ball division within a single session of the USA Pool League are eligible to play in the BCAPL 9-Ball Open Singles Men’s or Women’s divisions.
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USA Pool League:
Strong and Growing
USAPL Takes Flight Growing East, West and in the Heartland
The USAPL started its second full year as a national league in 2011. The growth of the league across the United States has been steady and strong. Between January 2011 to December 2011, the USAPL grew by 50% in sanctioned players. There are currently 22 active USAPL leagues from coast to coast. Several new territories started this year taking their region by storm. The New England and Boston USAPL leagues have 8-Ball, 9-Ball and a separate Women’s division. Another new USAPL territory that took off rapidly is the Rocky Mountain USAPL. Managed by well known pool personality and coach, Samm Diep-Vidal. Denver, Colorado players are embracing the new league system. The Rocky Mountain USAPL has both 8-Ball and 9-Ball divisions as well as the rare opportuinty to be dual sanctioned with the BCAPL.
In 2011, Florida, one of the states that the USAPL took root two years ago, has grown from 2 to 4 active USAPL territories including the Ocala Region, the Space Coast area, Tampa Bay and Orlando. The Oklahoma City USAPL, managed by Gary Medley, started one and a half years ago and has grown to over 250 players. Three divisions are played on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings. In January 2012 a second USAPL league is scheduled to start in Stillwater, OK. Managed by Ray Brace, the Stillwater USAPL already has 9 teams committed to the first division on Wednesday night.
The Birmingham USAPL was one of the first USAPL territories launched in the US two years ago. Growth in 2011 included the addition of a 9-Ball division with 8 teams. Other divisions include Monday night 8-Ball. The Birmingham USAPL is managed by Mike Cantanese. New leagues have been forming and will be starting up this spring in: Washington state and Oregon. For more information about current USAPL leagues or if interested in applying to be a USAPL territory manager visit www.playusapool.com or email Mark Estes at marke@playcsipool.com
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2012 BCAPL National Championships ~ Riviera Hotel & Casino ~ Las Vegas, NV
USAPL National Championships: Event
Welcome
To the 2nd Annual USAPL National Championships The 2nd Annual USA Pool League (USAPL) National Championships will take place at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, May 9-12, 2012. The format for the 2012 USAPL nationals will include singles and teams competition. In addition to the USAPL 8-Ball, qualified USAPL 9-Ball division players will be eligible to play in the BCAPL 9-Ball Singles and Team competitions. (See details on this page.)
Eligibility Requirements 8-Ball Events: Singles 8-Ball Tournament and 8-Ball Team Tournament- To be eligible to play in the singles 8-Ball and / or team 8-Ball event(s), a player must have a minimum of 8 weeks of regular league play in an 8-Ball division within a single session of the USA Pool League. Team “Original Player” Policy: Each 8-Ball team must have a minimum of 2 “original players” on their roster and these 2 players must play in the first two sets of the match. Team “original players” must play 8 weeks on the same team in a single session. 9-Ball Events: The USAPL added the Fairplay 9-Ball handicap system to LeagueSys in 2011. There are not yet enough players to field a large 9-Ball division at the USAPL National Championships during this first year of development and growth. We want to ensure 9-Ball competition for our dedicated USAPL players. USAPL league players may qualify to participate in the BCAPL National 9-Ball Singles and 3-person Team events in May 2012 by playing eight full weeks during a single session in a single division.
8-BALL TEAMS MAY 10-12, 2012 Start Time: 5 pm, May 10th Required Team Check-In No later than May 10, 12 Noon
Standard Entry Fee: $500 Standard Deadline: 03/26/12
Late Entry Fee: $525
Late Deadline: 03/27 - 04/9/12
Entry Fee Based on League Play USAPL Leagues that meet the minimum number of teams participating and weeks played will receive a free EARNED team entry into the 8-Ball Team division (does not include tokens for play). If a league earns enough credits, it may qualify for multiple EARNED entries. Teams that win their respective leagues and qualify for the free EARNED entry must have their spots reserved in advance and confirmed by the USAPL national office.
Entering by Cash Entry Fee If there are any spots available in the team event, an eligible team may purchase an entry into the tournament for $500. These cash entries will only be allowed if the tournament field is not full with pre-qualified free EARNED entries.
Rating Limit Advanced Division:
400 Team Rating Limit for 5 players. (Teams over the 400 limit will have 5 points deducted from their score for “each” point they are over the team rating limit.
Open Division:
300 team rating limit for 5 players (A minimum number of teams is required to field this division. If we do not receive the minimum number of Open team entries, the registered Open teams will have the option to play in the 400 Advanced Team division, or to receive a refund for the entry fee only).
Field The field may be limited in size depending on time restraints and the number of tables available for tournament play.
Details
8-BALL SINGLES MAY 9-10. 2012 Start Time: 9 am, May 9th Pre event check-in not required
Standard Entry Fee: $125 Standard Deadline: Postmarked by 03/26/12
Late Entry Fee: $150
Late Deadline: Postmarked by 03/27 - 04/9/12
Rating Limit Each player will “Race” to their rating number just as in regular league play.
Field After the final number of entries is determined, the field will then be divided into several divisions based on the player ratings. This will be done in order to get players of similar ratings in the same brackets, thus allowing them to compete with each other on a level playing field.
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CueSports International (CSI) More Choices For All Players In the beginning – CueSports International (CSI) was founded in 2004 to administer the BCA Pool League, and to create “more choices for all players,” the mission to which CSI has been fully dedicated. Since then, CSI has quietly developed a major infrastructure for the support and growth of pool events through innovative, state of the art products and services
texting and email notifications were introduced to tell players when pool tables became available for their matches.
CueSports Tournament System (CTS) www.ctsondemand.com – A state of the art tournament management software system, the CueSports Tournament System (CTS), was developed for the BCAPL National Championships, and is now used for tournaments of all kinds, including the US Bar Table Championships, the Western BCAPL Regional Championships, the US Open 10-Ball Championship and a growing number of BCAPL state and regional events.
Independent Pool Tournaments – CSI owns and produces a growing number of advanced, semi-pro, and professional pool tournaments, which require no league affiliation. • CSI CEO Mark Griffin launched the Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament (the “Swanee”) in 1996 to honor the late great “Gentle Giant,” Jay Swanson. Mark continues to fund and personally direct the tournament. The 16th Annual Swanee is February 4-5, 2012 at Hard Times Billiards in Bellflower, California. • CSI took over production of the US Bar Table Championships in Reno, Nevada in 2007, and ensures the future of the event with Bad Boys Billiard Productions for direction, the CueSports Tournament System for live on-line tournament charts, and the best of Diamond, Aramith, and Simonis products for billiard equipment. The 19th Annual US Bar Table Championships is February 13-19, 2012 at the Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada. • CSI resurrected the US Open One Pocket Tournament in CSI’s inaugural year (2004). The 13th US Open One Pocket Championship will be staged May 10-13 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada. • CSI launched the US Open 10-Ball Championship in November, 2007 in Louisville, Kentucky. The 2012 edition will be staged May 14-19, during the 36th Annual BCAPL National Championships at the Riviera in Las Vegas. The event will host a stellar field of 96 of the finest pool players on the planet, and starts immediately following the US Open One Pocket Championship.
The live on-line charts feature of the CTS is extremely popular among players, fans, and enthusiasts. During the 2010 championships, cell phone
USA Pool League (USAPL) – CSI launched the new USA Pool League (USAPL) in selected markets across the USA. The USA Pool League is very
BCA Pool League (BCAPL) – The first order of business was the preservation of the BCA Pool League (BCAPL). A core staff with a combined history of over 200 years in the industry was assembled. A state of the art computer hardware and software system was installed. The BCAPL league management software system, called LeagueSys, was contracted. A custom database was developed to integrate with LeagueSys and our web sites. A support structure for state and regional events was created. And, the league bible, the Official Rules of the BCA Pool League, was developed. Throughout the initial years, the official web site, playbca.com, was expanded to communicate all facets of the BCA Pool League to our sport and our industry. A leading attraction is the annual BCAPL National Championships, the subject of this newsletter.
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different from the BCAPL. It uses a fully automated national rating system in a match play format, offers protected league territories to USAPL Managers and secures local prize funds. The USA Pool League utilizes the proven Fairplay handicapping software, which is quickly becoming the industry standard for singles and team play. CSI web site development – CSI now has three distinct web sites, developed to support all CSI products. www. playbca.com continues to cover all of the BCA Pool League, plus some independent events listed under Events/ UPCOMING EVENTS. www.playusapool.com was developed to support the new USA Pool League. www.playcsipool.com was designed to cover the non-league affiliated CSI products, including the independent professional events produced by CSI. The Rio in 2013 – The BCAPL National Championships will enjoy two major changes for next year. In 2013, the “Greatest Pool Tournament in the World” will move from May to July … and will walk the welcome mat at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The National Championships have outgrown the space at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. The 2012 (36th) BCAPL National Championships, scheduled May 9-20, 2012, will be the last year the event will be held at the Riviera. CSI thanks the Riviera for hosting the championships for the past 18 years. The relocation to the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino is scheduled for July 17-27, 2013. The move will allow the BCAPL to expand both the amateur nationals and the CSI professional tournaments. The date and venue changes will provide more accommodations and more pool tables, so that more players, families, and friends can enjoy an even richer experience at the new venue.
2012 BCAPL National Championships ~ Riviera Hotel & Casino ~ Las Vegas, NV
Upcoming Events February - March 2012 02/04 - 02/05: 16th Jay Swanson Memorial 9-Ball Tournament
$3000 Added Guaranteed $4000 w/ full 192 field ~ Hard Times Billiards, Bellflower, CA
02/13 - 02/19: 19th US Bar Table Championships
$25,250 Added ~ 8, 9 and 10-Ball ~ Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, NV
02/17 - 02/19: World PPA Reno Shootout (In conjunction w/US Bar Table)
Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, Reno, NV
02/22 - 02/26: BCAPL Wisconsin State Championships
$16,000 Added ~ Singles, Scotch and Teams ~Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc, WI
03/108 - 03/11: BCAPL Midwest Regional Championships $10,000 Added ~ Singles and Teams ~ Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN
03/12 - 03/18: 17th Annual Western BCA Regional 8-Ball Championships $30,000 Added ~ Singles, Scotch and Teams ~ Chinook Winds, Lincoln City, OR
03/19 - 03/25: 14th Annual BCAPL Oklahoma Black Gold State $20,000 Added ~ 8 and 9 Ball ~ Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, OK
03/21 - 03/25: 5th Annual BCAPL Canadian Open Series 8-Ball Tournament $7,000 Added ~ Singles, Scotch and Teams ~ Olympia Resort, Oconomowoc, WI
03/22 - 03/25: Michigan BCAPL State
$5,500 Added ~ Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort, Mt. Pleasant, MI THE CSI / BCAPL CALENDAR OF EVENTS IS UPDATED REGULARLY. FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THESE AND ALL CSI (OPEN TO ALL PLAYERS) AND BCAPL STATE AND REGIONAL EVENTS VISIT WWW.PLAYBCA.COM
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Meet the CSI Staff Mark Griffin: Chief Executive Officer Markg@playcsipool.com David Vandenberghe: Chief Operating Officer David@playcsipool.com Bill Stock: Director of Referees Bill@playcsipool.com Glenna Stock: League Administrator GlennaS@playcsipool.com Tess Vilahu: New Membership Administrator Tess@playcsipool.com Sara Bayliss: New Membership Assistant Sara@playcsipool.com Ron Guilmette: IT Manager Ron@playcsipool.com Holly Ryan: PR / Marketing / Media Manager Holly@playcsipool.com Sunny Griffin: Social Media / PR Sunnyg@playcsipool.com Mark Estes: Manager USA Pool League Marke@playcsipool.com Please feel free to call our staff at (702) 719-7665 during our regular business hours 9 am to 5 pm, Monday through Friday.
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2012 Spectrum of Events 36th BCAPL National Championships 2nd USAPL National Championships
36th BCAPL National Championships 2012 Schedule
BCAPL Events
Check-In Begins
Starts
Ends
9-Ball Challenge
Not Required
May 9, 1 pm
May 10
9-Ball Men’s Open Singles
Not Required
May 9, 9 am
May 10
9-Ball Women’s Open Singles
Not Required
May 9, 11 am
May 10
Open Scotch Doubles
*Not Required
May 10, 7 pm
May 15
Advanced Scotch Doubles
*Not Required
May 11, Noon
May 15
Master Scotch Doubles
*Not Required
May 11, Noon
May 15
2nd Chance Scotch Doubles
Not Required
May 11, 4 pm
May 15
Singles Events
Not Required
May 12, 9 am
May 15
Grand Master Singles
Not Required
May 12, Noon
May 14
2nd Chance 8-Ball Singles
Not Required
May 14, 8 pm
May 15
Open Teams
May 13, Noon
May 16, 9 am
May 19
Mixed Advanced Teams
May 13, Noon
May 16, 9 am
May 19
Riviera Beer Bash
Women’s Advanced / Master Teams
May 13, Noon
May 16, 9 am
May 19
8 and 9-Ball Minis
Trophy Teams
May 13, Noon
May 17, 9 am
May 19
Mixed Master Teams
May 13, Noon
May 18, 9 am
May 19
2nd Chance 8-Ball Teams
May 17, 9 am
May 18, 6 pm
May 19
9-Ball Teams
May 13, Noon
May 19, 9 am
May 20
13th US Open One Pocket Championship 4th US Open 10-Ball Championship 2nd 14.1 High Run Contest 2nd Chance Open Singles & Teams CueTech Pool School Best Dressed Competition Challenge the Pros Fundraiser
* BCAPL Scotch Doubles check-in required ONLY if there are roster changes. ALL teams MUST check in! (League Operator or Team Captain preferred)
2nd USAPL National Championships 2012 Schedule
USAPL Events
Check-In Begins
Starts
Ends
8-Ball Singles
Not Required
May 9,
9 am
May 10
8-Ball Teams
May 8, Noon
May 10, 5 pm
May 12
*9- Ball Men’s Open Singles
Not Required
May 9,
9 am
May 10
*9-Ball Women’s Open Singles
Not Required
May 9
11 am
May 10
*9-Ball Teams
May 13, Noon
May 19, 9 am
May 20
* See page 21 for USAPL requirements to enter these events
CueSports International ~ 2041 Pabco Road, Henderson, NV 89011 ~ (702) 719-7665 2012 BCAPL National Championships ~ Riviera Hotel & Casino ~ Las Vegas, NV
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Moving to the Rio ~ Q & A Q. What are the dates in 2013? A. The 2013 BCAPL National Championships will be held Wednesday, July 17 to Saturday, July 27, 2013 at the Rio. Q. What about 2014 and beyond? A. The 2014 nationals will be held July 16-26, 2014 at the Rio. We expect future years to be held at the Rio also. Q. Why did you change the dates to July? A. The July dates are generally better for all: participants, families and employers, local leagues, host locations, and League Operators. • • • • • •
Starting in 2013, local BCA Pool Leagues can play longer spring sessions – all the way to the end of May. BCAPL players and teams will be able to play in more state, provincial, and regional tournaments during March, April, May, and even June, and still be able to travel to nationals. A longer spring session allows more time for players to qualify for nationals. It also gives players, teams, League Operators, and the BCAPL more time to enter and certify national entries. Many BCAPL leagues are dual sanctioned with VNEA, and now players can participate in more state, regional, and national championships for both BCAPL and VNEA. Survey respondents said that our perennial interference with Mother’s Day was a problem, especially for women players that are mothers. Last, but not least – many of our survey respondents said that July is much better than May for time away from work and home, especially for those who have school age children.
While July may not be an ideal month for some people, the overwhelming majority of participants and league supporters do benefit. This move is long overdue, and we again thank the players who participated in our survey. Q. Will the BCAPL league year end on July 31, when the nationals move to July in 2013? A. The BCAPL league year will not change. The qualifying league year will end May 31, and the new league year will begin June 1, as always. The May 31 deadline will allow players and teams an extra 6 to 7 weeks to qualify for the championships through league play and still meet the late entry deadline. More time will also be available for League Operators and CSI to process entries and certify eligibility. II
Q. What will the room rates be? A. Room rates will be finalized about one year in advance of the event, but rest assured that the average room rate will be similar to other large pool and dart tournaments. Q. Are there any resort fees? A. No. Caesars properties do not charge hidden room fees, such as resort fees. Q. Will we have to pay extra for a third and fourth person staying in the room. A. No. Room rates in the BCAPL group room block will be the same, whether the reservation is single, double, triple, or quad.
Q. Why do I see rooms at the Rio for $269 or more on some weekends? A. Regular open room rates in Las Vegas depend on supply and demand, and our group rates will be better than the average room rates for the Rio, per our agreement. Do not be alarmed if you see Rio rates advertised in the $200 plus range at other times. The Riviera charges that much on certain busy weekends also. Las Vegas room rates dropped when the economy tanked in 2008, and have been edging up ever since. We will have to see what the next several months bring before we can make any announcements on the group room rates. Please stay tuned. Q. Will there be any special discount packages for Rio room guests? A. Yes. We have discussed a variety of discounts, such as 2 for 1 drink specials at Rio bars, etc. Discount packages are standard fare at Caesars properties, and ours will be finalized closer to the event. And, don’t forget the “Buffet of Buffets,” the “All Stage Pass,” and the “All Night Pass” packages below. Q. What does the Rio mean when they say it is an all-suite hotel? A. From the Rio web site: Every room is a suite at the Rio! The Rio hosts more than 2,500 suites, providing spectacular views of Las Vegas. Every suite offers more than 600 square feet of spacious luxury, including a separate dressing area, couch, 32inch TV, table with chairs, hair dryer, in-suite refrigerator, iron, ironing board and complimentary in-suite safe. Some regular suites have sleeper beds, and can comfortably accommodate 6 people.
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About the Rio Hotel & Casino
The Rio is a 4 star all-suite hotel that offers extensive amenities and entertainment options. Providing spectacular views of Las Vegas, the hotel boasts over 2,500 suites. Every suite offers more than 600 square feet of spacious luxury. For those who wish or need to bring the family pet, the Rio is highly pet friendly with its unique program called PetStay.
To satisfy guests’ pallets, when it comes to dining the Rio is unparalleled. According to USA Today Travel 2011 report the Rio’s Carnival World Buffet and the famous 5 star Village Seafood Buffet are ranked #2 and #3 in the top 5 buffets in Las Vegas. Additionally, the Rio offers 12 more dining options from the casual to the opulent. Gaming at the Rio is world-class. Known as the long time home of the World Series of Poker, the facility has more than 100,000 square feet of gaming space with 1,200 slot and video poker machines and over 80 table games.
When it is time to relax, the Rio Spa and Salon offers a full range of services to help you look and feel your best. What better way to chill in the summer after running a few racks then spending time at the unique Rio pool area. VooDoo Beach features real sand beaches, cascading waterfalls, four swimming pools and have Jacuzzi-style spas. Admission is complementary for all Rio guests and pool side cabanas, daybeds and waterside massages are available. For the golfers out there, Caesars Entertainment guests enjoy preferred access to the Rio Secca and Casacata Golf Courses. Casacata is ranked one of the top 100 modern courses in America by Golf Week Magazine. In addition to being a full resort and casino, the Rio also has an extensive shopping area offering such stores as Harley Davidson, Michael Godard Art Gallery and Store, and 16 other specialty shops featuring clothing, accessories and fine gifts. To top off the evening, head to the VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub, an indoor/outdoor double-decker club known for one of the best views of Las Vegas.
Rio Q & A Continued Q. You say that the Rio is a Caesars property. What does that mean? A. The Rio is one of the 8 major hotel/casino properties operated by the parent corporation, known as Caesars Entertainment. The properties make joint promotions and discount packages available to hotel guests (see below). The Caesars Las Vegas hotel/ casinos are: Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino, Caesars Palace, Paris Las Vegas, Bally’s Las Vegas, Flamingo Las Vegas, Harrah’s Las Vegas, Imperial Palace, and Planet Hollywood. Q. What is the scoop on the all-access “Buffet of Buffets” pass? A. This is an all-access pass, valid for 24 hours, at any of the participating buffets in the Caesars properties. Currently, the pass includes the following buffets: Carnival World Buffet (Rio) , Lago Buffet (Caesars), Spice Market Buffet (Planet Hollywood), Le Village Buffet (Paris), Paradise Garden Buffet (Flamingo), Flavors Buffet (Harrah’s), and Emperor’s Buffet (Imperial Palace).
Q. I have heard that our dog can stay with us at the Rio. Is that true? A. Yes. The Rio has a program called Rio PetStay and they roll out the red carpet for traveling dogs. Q. How about the “All Stage Pass”? A. This is currently a $99 pass that provides access to any of the participating shows. Currently there are 20 shows participating. Q. Are there more packages that include the other Caesars hotels? A. Yes. There is currently an “All Night Pass,” which provides access to 7 nightclubs for $45: VooDoo Rooftop Nightclub (Rio), Pure Nightclub (Caesars), Chateau Nightclub & Gardens (Paris), Gallery Nightclub (Planet Hollywood), Pussycat Dolls Lounge (Caesars), Crown Nightclub (Rio), and Carnival Court (Harrah’s). Q. Caesars is in the center of the best area of the strip. How far is it from Rio to Caesars? A. The distance from the Rio entrance to Caesars is about .75 mile, the same or less than the distance from the Riviera to Wynn. The walk from the Rio entrance to the Palms is .5 miles. The Palms is one of the coolest spots in Vegas, with much to offer, including a terrific 14 cinema theatre, with IMAX. Q. How does the free shuttle to the strip work? A. The FREE shuttles leave from the west entrance of the casino, just outside of the Carnival World Buffet. They leave average 15-30 minutes from 10am to 1am daily, and run exclusively between three stops: Rio, Paris/Bally’s, and Harrahs. The Palms (.5 mile west of Rio) has free shuttle service too, with a schedule to the Fashion Show Mall (across from the Wynn) and the Forum Shops (connected to Caesars).
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