off the break magazine

2 | Off The Break Magazine Eastern New England USAPL

FIND US ON FACEBOOK!!

6 Roy Pastor-King Of Pool

8 Lisa Dufresne Memorial Tournament

10 10 Reasons To Join the USA Pool League

12 2015 USAPL National Team Championships

14 Player Of The Month: Ashley Apo

16 USAPL General Rules

23 Upcoming Events

https://www.facebook.com/BostonUSAPoolLeague

Welcome to the first issue of “Off the Break”. The magazine for the USA Pool League Player.

The USAPL is a nationally structured handicapped league designed to accommodate all players from the beginner to the advanced. Whether you are a beginner just looking to have fun with friends or a top amateur looking to win your way to the USAPL National Championships, this is the league for you. Also, there is no annual membership. You read right...membership is FREE!

The USAPL uses Online League Management Software. This is a “real-time” state of the art pool league management system that all USAPL members can access 24/7. All USAPL players can view team standings, MVP point standings, schedules, rosters, every match score sheet from every match ever played, player histories and stats,….plus much more. LeagueSys is interfaced with the Fairplay handicap system and player’s ratings will be updated and changed as soon as that week’s score sheets are entered.

So what will you find inside? Inside each issue you’ll find pictures of local and distant league play-ers. We’ll spotlight one player per issue on our “Player of the Month” page. It could be you! You’ll find articles and pictures covering league playoffs, instructional tips, player appreciation parties and so much more. With our Q & A page, we’ll answer your questions on rules, techniques and playing strategies. So turn the page, check out and enjoy the contents and give us your feedback.

Thank you!

Jeff Gardner / Editor

Owner - Eastern New England USA Pool League

Off The Break Magazine | 3


Welcome to the USA Pool League!!The USA Pool League (USAPL) is designed to provide every player the utmost fun and excitement. By using the proven Fairplay handicap system, the USAPL provides an even playing field for players of all skill levels.

Players compete weekly in a fair and fun format for cash, prizes, and a chance to play in post-season events culminating in the USAPL National Championships. The proprietary Fairplay handicap system uses a math-ematical formula based on simple game statistics to calculate player ratings. It provides the most accurate player ratings and has a success rate of more than 70% of matches ending in a hill-hill conclusion.

Each new player receives a temporary rating until he or she completes three (3) matches, after which players receive a national rating based on the Fairplay formula. Player statistics, team standings, and league records are managed by our web-based league management system - LeagueSys.

LeagueSys is provided at no charge and is available at any time for League Managers or players to review their league information. Team play consists of three (3), four (4), or five (5) players competing in a head-to-head format.

After being selected by the team captains, players meet in a one-on-one race to their rating. The match continues until all players have com-pleted their sets. Every shot counts because bonus points are awarded based on the margin of victory.

Http://www.playcsipool.com/usapl-rules.html

Http://www.playcsipool.com/usapl-rules.html


http://www.thebilliardscafe.com/

VISIT BILLIARDS CAFE ON FACEBOOK

http://www.thebilliardscafe.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Billiards-Cafe/369669153557?sk=timeline


Roy Pastor: King of PoolNew England USA Pool League OwnerCertified BCA Instructor

By Jon Bishop

[email protected] -- Roy Pastor, an Ayer attorney and Harvard resident, has a picture of Willie Mosconi, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest pool players of all time, hanging in his office at 44 East Main St.

But it’s not because he admires him.

“I spent $200 on that stupid wall mount to remind me that it’s the little things (like courtesy),” he said.

When Pastor was a kid, Mosconi was his hero. And, one time, he got to see him in person.

“I watched him destroy one of the top shooters,” he said. “I was thrilled.”

So thrilled, in fact, that he wanted a picture taken with him. Suffice to say, he scratched.

Mosconi would only do a picture if Pastor and his father purchased one of his books, but they didn’t have the money. So Mosconi said that he’d do the picture, but he’d refuse to look at the young Pastor.

He keeps that in mind, especially now that he’s working with kids.

But he probably didn’t see his current life as an attorney and certified BCA pool instructor – (he teaches anyone who walks through the door at Billiards Café) -- coming.

Pastor grew up in New York City, Queens specifical-ly, and then went to the University of Pennsylvania for both his undergraduate work and law school. There he met his wife.

“She’s from Fitchburg,” he said, which is why he ended up moving to Massachusetts.

After graduating from law school, he worked for Janet Reno as an assistant district attorney in Florida.

“It was interesting,” he said.

His work there included time in the drug unit, where he focused on distribution cases.

He left her office and became an assistant city attor-ney for the City of Miami Beach from 1986 to 1987, helping to develop the city’s revitalization plan.

“It’s not the same place that it was back in the ‘80s,” he said. Back then, there were a lot of slum properties, and so part of his job was to enforce zoning laws.

But now the City of Miami Beach is different. Consider the Art Deco district, he said, which is “just beautiful.”

And throughout all of that, he didn’t play any pool.

He played as a kid, of course, and then he continued in college. He was the UPenn pool champion. He played into his first year of law school.

“And then I stopped altogether,” he said. “Life got in the way.”

He didn’t start again until he moved to Massachusetts. A client heard Pastor’s name from the bartender at the Shirley Club, and he later found out that he knew the bartender from Rotary. He heard that the Shirley Club had pool tournaments and didn’t think anything of it.

One day, though, he decided to try one.

“You know what, I’m going to play in it,” he said.

mailto:jbishop%40nashobapub.com?subject=


So he did. And he came in second.

Pastor said that people then asked him to join leagues, and he ultimately found one in Fitchburg.

Thus his journey back into the world of pool “was kind of almost by accident.”

That was around 1999.

Calvin Moore, owner of the Billiards Cafe, opened the place in 2001, and Pastor started his youth program there not soon after.

“I really got into the teaching because of the kids,” Pastor said. “I would choose teaching and coaching over playing anytime.”

He works hard with them. He’ll teach them the physics of the game -- all of it is collision physics, and so the balls separate at predicable angles -- and show them the fundamentals. And he instructs them in a league format, so they get a sense of what real pool is like.

But he doesn’t look for just talent.

“I’ve never, ever turned anyone away,” he said.

“I’ve never turned kids away who didn’t have the money,” he said.

And really, it’s not just about pool. The kids who participate have made friends from all over the country and even the world. And they also look out for each other.

“I think they’re learning life lessons,” he said.

And since he’s been doing it for so long, he’ll often hear from kids who studied with him. Now, of course, they’re grown up. Some of them have turned pro, while others, like Pastor, teach pool. And other still play it as a hobby.

“It’s been a great experience for me,” Pastor said. “I’m very proud of the kids that play.”

And by the way, he kept that picture of him and Mosconi.


The Lisa Dufresne Memorial Tournament was a wonderful success! With the help of the gracious donations from the businesses listed below and the individuals who helped at the tournament we were able to provide to the Dufresne family just over $1000.00 The day was enjoyed by all participants who showed up to either play in the tournament or to just observe the fun. It’s with a great

sense of accomplishment that I thank everyone who helped! Thank you to the following – Sandra and Ann for running around gathering items for the raffles, food items and such. Cheri for helping sell raffles. Roy Pastor, who without his help, the tour-nament would not have run so smoothly, Calvin for letting us use his establishment, Billiards Café, in Ayer, Mass, and Dawn who

Lisa DufresneMemorial Tournament


was a great help behind the bar. Alsoa specialthank you to:

A Taste of Vietnam, Outback Steakhouse, Athens, Capellis’ Salon, Espresso Pizza, Gold Bowl, Leominster House of Pizza, Papou’s Pizza, Sharkys Restaurant, Gondola Restaurant, Changes Pizza, The Claw Shop, A chocolate gift basket and Christmas tree wall hanging by Sandra Gardner, hand crafted doilies by Sue Garipy, hand crafted children blankets by Ally Baker, A Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Lite by Mike Carrier, Emily Banelis and the rest of the Hit and Hope pool team and to anyone else who I may have forgot to mention.

Thank you all again!

Jeff Gardner

USA Pool League Owner / Tournament Director.


10 Reasons to Join the USA Pool League!Why is Eastern New England USA Pool the league for you and your friends?

1. It is FREE to join the USAPL.

2. Teams and individuals are eligible to win trophies, cash and participate in the USAPL National Championships, held in Las Vegas alongside the BCAPL Nationals.

3. Tired of playing on Father’s Day, Mother’s day, Memorial Day and other holi-days? The USAPL has more flexibility in scheduling, team structure and events.

4. Can’t get a hold of your League operator or division rep but have an issue on league night? A representative of the Eastern New England USA Pool league will be on-call during league nights to answer questions and respond to con-cerns as they arise.

5. The “Fairplay” handicap system ensures that all players, from the beginner to the experienced will be able to have fun and compete each and every week.

6. Players are able to go on-line 24/7 to view individual and team stats.

7. No need to break up teams because of a numerical limit. Both USAPL players and teams are subject to handicaps, allowing all teams to compete fairly regard-less of team makeup. Stay with your friends and make league night your night!

8. The USAPL uses rules designed to help the player improve while having fun. BCA rules apply. Play the games the pros play.

9. 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball, One-Pocket and Straight Pool formats are offered. Additionally, the USAPL has 3, 4 and 5 person team formats. With only three or four player match formats, be home in time to take care of your “life” needs without sacrificing your night out with friends.

10. Eastern New England USA Pool League members will be offered FREE “clin-ics” taught by BCA accredited Instructors during the first two sessions of play.

Signing up players and teams now!!


POOL TIPSTower of TrainingThere are 4 major components of learning billiards: fundamentals, shot making, strategy, and competition. Each component builds off of the one below it, and you will get the most out of practice by working on the lower components, especially fundamentals.

COMPETITION

STRATEGY

SHOT MAKING

FUNDAMENTALS

CompetitionIf your goal is to win, then you are in competition. Types of competition include tournaments, leagues, or playing a friend.

StrategyStrategy is planning how to run out a rack or how to win a game by thinking ahead and considering all of your options.

Shot MakingThe core of billiards is making shots, which could be offensive or defensive. A typical offensive shot includes pocketing the object ball and positioning the cue ball. Use shot making to build your skills effectively.

FundamentalsTo make shots, you must train your body to move in a particular way. How your body moves is fundamental to playing billiards.


2015 USAPL National Team

ChampionshipsJuly 22-27, 2015 (Las Vegas, NV)

The USAPL National Championships, which features divisions for singles and team competition, has grown steadily since its inception in 2010. For those that are eliminated early or just want to play a little more, there are lots of mini-tournaments held almost every day. Last year, over 700 mini-tournaments

were held during the events.

________________________________________

2015 USAPL National Championships Event Schedule

Singles

8-Ball Singles (Jul 22-23)

9-Ball Singles (Jul 25-27)

Teams

Mixed 8-Ball Teams (Jul 23-26)

Mixed 9-Ball Teams (Jul 26-27)


PLAYER OFF THE MONTHName: Ashley ApoAge: 35Born: Waimea HI.Occupation: Licensed Cosmetologist

Born and raised in Waimea Hawaii, Ashley moved to the United States after attending Waimea High School. After high school she went to Rob Roys Academy and studied Cosmetology where she was awarded her cosmetology license. She is currently employed at a hair salon in Somerset Massachusetts. Ashley has been playing pool for about a year and a half now in the USA Pool League and is currently rated a 35. She won the women’s “Top Shooter Award” in the fall session of 2014. She also won her way to the singles nationals in Las Vegas in July of 2014. Ironically, 3 weeks before her trip to Vegas, Ashley fell and broke her wrist! Not one to be held back, Ashley removed her own cast and proceeded to win 5 tough matches before being knocked out of the tournament. Ashley’s goal is to improve her game and win her way back to Las Vegas in 2015. Good Luck Ashley and congrat-ulations on being the “Player of the Month”


General RulesLag Each player begins with a ball in hand behind the head string on either side of the long string. Players shoot approximately the same time. Each player’s ball must strike the foot cushion and return towards the head rail. The player whose ball lands closest to the head rail wins the lag. The winner of the lag can choose to break or can require their opponent to break. The winner of each rack has the break on the subsequent rack. A player will lose the lag if their ball: Hits a side cushion; is pocketed or jumps off the table; crosses the long string.

Racking You must rack for yourself when breaking. The balls should be racked as tightly as possible. Your opponent may inspect the rack and require a re-rack if not satisfied.

All shots are call Pocket shots

Except for the break, the shooter must call the intended object ball and intended pocket before the shot is made. This is a “Gentleman’s Call Pocket” game. The shooter is not required to call obvious shots, even if shooting the 8-ball, 9-ball or 10-ball. If the called object ball falls into the called pocket, it is a legal shot even if the object ball unintentionally contacts another ball or a cushion prior to going into the pocket. As a general rule, bank shots and combination shots should be called as they may not be obvious to one’s opponent. If an object ball goes into an unintended pocket, the ball stays in the pocket and the shooter’s turn is ended. Although the game of 9-ball is a “Slop” game, We require that the 9-ball be called in order to win a game. Otherwise, 9-ball will be played according to the Rules of the USAPL and the BCAPL.

Legal shot For a shot to be legal, the cue ball must first strike a legal ball (as determined by the game being played) and, after contact:


1. A ball must be pocketed, or

2. Any object ball or the cue ball must strike a cushion.

Coaching1. Players in the MASTER DIVISIONS will have one

time out per match.

2. Any player that has not yet played three match-es and established a skill level rating may have two time outs per rack.

3. Players with a skill level of 35 and below may have two time outs per rack

4. Players with a skill level of 36-59 may have one time out per rack

5. Players with a skill level rating of 60 and above may have a total of three time outs per match

Time outs should not exceed 60 seconds. A time out may be called by the shooter or anyone on the shooter’s team roster and it must be acknowledged by the shooter’s opponent. Once a time out is called, the shooter will name the member of his/her team to act as coach and only that coach may confer with the shooter. No other player may offer advice to the shooter or to the coach. The coach may point to and touch the table but may not mark the table or the rail in any way and must not touch the cue ball or an object ball. The coach must leave the table area before the shot is made.

Safeties A safety must be called by the shooter prior to making the shot. If a safety is called in 8-ball and a legal object ball falls into a pocket during the safety, the object ball stays in the pocket and the shooter’s turn is ended. If a safety is called in 10-ball and an object ball falls into a pocket then the shooter’s opponent has the option of returning the shot to the shooter or taking the shot him or herself. Calling a safety in 9-ball (except when shooting the 9 ball) has no effect on the validity of the shot. It affects only the determination of the shot as a “missed shot”.

Jump shots and Masses Jump shots and jump cues are permitted unless otherwise prohibited by the “house rules” of the host establishment. All jump shots must be legal by striking down on the cue ball. “Scooping” the cue ball is illegal and will result in a foul.

Split hits A split hit occurs when the cue ball strikes both a legal and an illegal object ball at the same time. If the referee (or the shooter in the absence of a referee) can not tell which ball is struck first, it is a legal hit.

Unsportsmanlike conduct The USA Pool League (USAPL) has been designed to provide every player the utmost fun and excite-ment from their pool league experience. By using the proven “Fairplay” handicap system, the league provides an even playing field for all players. Weekly competition between players of diverse skill levels is fun and fair as they compete for cash, prizes, and a chance to play in post-season events culminating in an exciting National Championship Tournament. Inappropriate and unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated. This behavior includes, but is not limited to actions that are embarrassing, disrup-tive, or detrimental to other players, spectators, officials, referees or the sport in general. Players may be penalized for such behavior with or without warning. Penalties may include a warning, loss of game, loss of match, suspension from league play or disqualification from future league play.

Ball in hand fouls If a player commits a foul, his/her opponent will begin their turn with ball in hand anywhere on the table. The following acts are ball in hand fouls:

1. Failure to complete a legal hit.

2. Violation of the rules on coaching.

3. Scratching with the cue ball. This includes not only the situation where the cue ball falls into a pocket, but also when the player accidentally


touches or moves the cue ball other than with the tip of the cue in a stroking motion or when the player touches an object ball with his/her hand and is also holding the cue ball.

4. It is a foul if you cause any ball to be jumped off the table.

5. It is a foul if you strike the cue ball more than once with the cue. This is known as a double hit and commonly occurs when the cue ball and target object ball are very close together or touching each other.

6. It is a foul if the player shoots while any balls are still in motion from the previous shot. A spinning ball is a ball in motion.

7. It is a foul if the shooter or his/her coach marks the table or rail in any way to aid in the execu-tion of the shot. This includes placing chaulk on the rail to provide an aiming target for the shooter.

8. It a foul if the shooter disturbs more than one object ball or a disturbed object ball touches any other ball. The opponent does not have the option to restore the balls to the previously undisturbed position.

Disturbed object ball It is not a foul if the shooter accidentally touches or disturbs a single object ball with any part of the body, clothing or equipment (Unless the shooter is holding the cue ball, in a ball in hand situation, or the object ball touches another ball after being disturbed). The opponent has the option of leaving the disturbed object ball where it is or restoring it to its previous undisturbed position.

Calling a foul A foul may only be called by a player playing in a game or a referee (BCAPL Rule 1-23). In Higher Level play (Playoffs and in Nationals) a violation of this rule is itself a foul. See BCAPL rule 1-41. However, during normal weekly league play, a foul called by someone other than a player playing in a game or a referee may result in a Sportsmanship Violation.

Repeated intentional violations may result in sanc-tions including, but not limited to loss of a rack or a match.

Rules suspended or mod-ified for weekly league play

The USA Pool League is, above everything else, a recreational league. While there are plenty of opportunities to compete on the local, regional and national level, the primary purpose of the league is to create an atmosphere of fun and fellowship. In that spirit, there are some rules which, while perhaps appropriate for a regional or national tournament, will be modified or suspended during normal weekly league play.

The following rules will be so modified:

BCAPL rule 1.3

makes it a ball in hand foul for any player to use a cell phone, electronic devise or earpieces of any kind. The purpose of this rule is to avoid unautho-rized communication, and presumably coaching, between the player and his or her teammates. This rule is suspended for weekly league play. However, use of a cell phone or electronic device by a player during a match which delays a match could be considered a sportsmanship violation.

BCAPL rule 1.8

makes it a ball in hand foul if the player or any of his or her teammate’s practice while a match is in progress. This rule is suspended for weekly league play. Members of a team who are not involved in a match are encouraged to practice and enjoy the evening. Players who are involved in an active match may be committing a sportsmanship viola-tion if their actions unreasonably delay the match.


Weekly Dues and Score Sheets

Captains of each team are responsible to collect the weekly dues from the players and to send those dues to the League. Score sheets and dues should be forwarded to the league as soon as possible after the match is played. Team standings and individual handicaps cannot be updated unless the score sheets are received in a timely manner:

1. Score sheets may be sent in by US Mail, Fax or e-mail. Score sheets sent in by US Mail should be mailed no later than the day following the day the match was played.

2. Weekly team dues must be received prior to the next weeks scheduled matches.

3. eams that send in both score sheets and dues within the stated time frame will receive 100 bonus points. Teams will not receive the 100 point bonus if their dues are received after the divisions next scheduled week of matches.

4. Teams must be up to date on all weekly dues to qualify for playoffs, wild card selection or any higher level tournament.

8-Ball RulesThe rack The rack should be placed so that the apex ball rests on the foot spot. The 8-ball must be placed in the middle of the triangle and the remaining balls should be placed randomly except that that the ball at each rear corner of the rack must be from a different group (stripes or solids) from the ball located at the opposite corner.

Break requirements The incoming breaker/shooter must place the cue ball behind the head string. There is no requirement to call a ball on the break or to strike any particular ball first. For a legal break to occur an object ball

must be pocketed or at least four object balls must contact a cushion.

1. If the shooter fails to pocket a ball or to drive four balls to a cushion then the opponent may: Rerack and take the break for him or herself or require the original shooter to rerack and rebreak.

2. If the original shooter, on the break, hits four balls to a cushion or pockets a ball but scratches or commits a another foul, then the opponent receives a ball in hand and any pocketed balls remain pocketed.

3. In all cases on the break, balls jumped off the table, other than the 8-ball, are not returned to the table except in the event of a re-rack.

8-ball on the break Pocketing the 8-ball on the break does not win the game. Conversely pocketing the 8-ball on the break and scratching is not a loss of game. If the shooter, on the break, pockets the 8-ball, he/she has the option of either spotting the 8-ball and continuing with the their turn or re-racking the balls and breaking again. If the shooter pockets the 8-ball on the break and commits a foul then the opponent has the option of either having the 8-ball spotted and taking a ball in hand or re-racking and taking the break.

Table open after break The table is always open after the break even if the shooter pockets one or more balls. Groups are established when the shooter pockets a ball of one category on a shot after the break.

Loss of game It is a loss of game when:

• The 8-ball is illegally pocketed, i.e.- the shooter calls a safety but sinks the 8-ball, the 8-ball is pocketed before all the balls in the players category, the shooter pockets the 8-ball on a shot that is not obvious and did not call the shot.


• The 8-ball is jumped off the table, except on the break.

• The 8-ball is pocketed and the shooter disturbs the cue ball, disturbs a ball in motion, disturbs more than one object ball or the disturbed object ball strikes another ball.

• The shooter scratches on the 8-ball only if the 8-ball is pocketed as well as the cue ball. If the shooter scratches on the 8-ball but the 8-ball is not pocketed the inning ends and the opponent comes to the table with a ball in hand.

9-Ball RulesThe rack The 1-ball must be placed at the apex of the triangle and on the foot spot. The 9-ball must be placed in the center of the rack. All other balls are placed at random.

Break requirements The shooter must place the cue ball behind the head string. The cue ball must contact the 1-ball first. After striking the 1-ball an object ball must be pocketed or at least four balls must strike a cushion. If the shooter fails to hit the 1-ball first or does not pocket a ball or does not cause at least 4-balls to strike a cushion, then the balls must be re racked. The opponent has the option of taking the break or having the shooter break again.

Jumped balls Balls that are caused to be jumped off the table are not returned to the table, except for the 9-ball. If the 9-ball is jumped off the table it is returned and spotted.

9-ball on the break Legally pocketing the 9-ball on the break does not win the rack. The 9-ball is spotted. The shooter will continue his/her turn even if the 9-ball is the only ball pocketed. If the 9-ball is pocketed on the break and a foul is committed, then the 9-ball is spotted

and the opponent comes to the table with a ball in hand.

Push out If no foul occurs on the break then the player taking the first shot after the break has the option to “Push”. On a push out:

1. The shooter must first announce to the oppo-nent that a push out is being shot and the oppo-nent must acknowledge the announcement.

2. The cue ball does not have to strike the lowest numbered object ball first or any object ball at all. The cue ball also is not required to hit a cushion or to cause any ball to strike a cushion.

3. All other rules and fouls apply.

4. After a push shot is taken, the opponent has the option of accepting the table position and shooting or requiring the original shooter to shoot again with the table in its current position.

Three foul rule A rack may be won if the player’s opponent commits three consecutive fouls and the opponent is advised, prior to making the third foul, that he/she has just committed two consecutive fouls. If the shooter commits three consecutive fouls, after receiving a warning prior to the third foul, then the rack ends and the game points are awarded to the opponent. Please remember that a scratch or a foul on the break counts as “one” foul for purposes of the three foul rule.

10-Ball Rules10-Ball rules are exactly the same as 9-ball except for the following:

Racking The 10-ball rack appears in a triangle shape, using balls numbered 1-10. It is racked like an 8-ball rack without the last row of five balls. The One-ball is placed at the apex of the triangle on the foot spot. The 10-ball is placed in the middle and the 2-ball and


the 3-ball are placed in the corners at the base of the triangle. The 2-ball and the 3-ball may be placed in either of the corners.

10-ball is a call pocket game Please refer to the General Rule Summary at the beginning of this document for the definition of “Call Pocket”. Any ball not legally pocketed is a “Dead Ball” and no point is awarded to the shooter.

Illegally pocketed ball In the event that a ball is pocketed illegally then the shooter’s opponent has the option of taking the shot or retuning it to the original shooter. In the event that a ball is pocketed illegally and there is also a foul committed by the shooter then the opponent must take the shot (with a ball in hand) and does not have the option of returning the shot to the original shooter.

Safety If the shooter calls a safety and then pockets a ball, the Illegally pocketed ball rule above applies.

Division PlayoffsTo qualify for end of the session playoffs, a player must meet the following criteria:

A player should have an estab-lished skill level A player is considered to have an established skill level after having played six (6) times in the USA Pool League in the game being played in the play-offs. For instance, a player must have played at least 6 times in 8-ball if it is a 8-ball playoff. The purpose of this rule is simply to attempt to have players play with a skill level that at least approaches an accurate rating.

Minimum team play A player must have played at least four (4) times on a team to be allowed to play on that team during the playoff tournament. Because a player may “Sub” on more than one team during the session, this rule is meant to assure that a player is really

“Part” of the playoff team.

Vegas National Tournament Requirements“Go to Vegas” tournaments A team may qualify to compete in the New England USAPL “Go to Vegas” tournament in either the Summer, Fall or Spring Sessions. However, the qualifying team will Play in the “Go to Vegas” Tournament using its Spring Roster.

Spring Roster There must be at least three “Original” members of the qualifying team on the spring roster to qualify to play in the Vegas tournament.

Vegas Winning Team In the event a team wins a trip to Play in Las Vegas for the USAPL Nationals, It may supplement its roster (up to the predetermined team limit) by adding up to two players, from any team, in its respective division. However, a team may not intentionally exclude any member of its own spring roster team who is available and willing to attend the National Competition. Only in the event that a team member is unable or unwilling to attend, may the team supplement their roster from elsewhere in the division.

USAPL National Play Requirements In order to compete in the USAPL National Vegas Competition, a player must have played either eight (8) matches, in the appropriate game format, in the same division and in the same session. At least three players on the team must be “original” members of that team. Those three players must qualify in the same session and the same team to be considered original team members. The National tournament is held in July and the league year runs from June 1st to May 31st of each year.


UPCOMING EVENTS

This is a Junior State Championship sanc-tioned by the BEF. We will be awarding titles in the 14 and under division and the 15-18 division. Players are playing for trophies, State Titles and an opportunity to attend the National Junior 9-ball tournament this

summer. The tournament will be held at the Billiards Cafe, 39 Main St. Ayer Ma. Join us on March 28 at the Billiards Cafe. Doors open at 10:00am and Tournament Play starts at 11:00am. Everyone is welcome.

St Joe’s Club will once again be hosting the very pres-tigious “All City” 9-Ball Tournament, “B” Division, This tournament is open to players with a skill level 60 and below in the USAPL and a 5 and under in the APA. The tournament begins a 6Pm on Friday March 27 and ends on Sunday March 29. The field is limited to 32 players and players must sign up by March 15th. The entry fee is $20 and 100% of the entry fees go back to the winners. St. Joe’s Club is located at 109 Oak Hill Rd. in Fitchburg.

FRIDAY, MARCH 27

SATURDAY, MARCH 28

off the break magazine

Documents

usapl players

usa pool league player

usa pool league usapl

new player

league playoffs

league managers

league records

league information