Earl "The Pearl" Strickland endorses the new USA Pool League "USAPL" created by CueSports International.
The new pool league was created to solve some of the issues commonly associated with other national handicapped pool leagues, such as "sandbagging" and tight team handicap limits. USAPL would allow all players to enter national championships, regardless of whether they participated in local or regional tournaments; and would give at least half of all monies collected back to amateur league players and a sizeable portion to help promote professional players.
A CueSports International press release on the endorsement is reprinted below.
Strickland Endorses USA Pool League - Calling for a Pool “Revolution”
Earl “The Pearl” Strickland is one if not the most decorated U.S. player of his generation. Equally passionate about the sport, “the Pearl” and industry leader CueSports International (CSI) both agree it is time for a “revolution in pool” and that revolution is the USA Pool League (USAPL).
In his 27 years as a professional pool player Strickland’s record include 5 world championships, a record holding 5 U.S. Open 9-Ball Championships, and participating on the U.S. Mosconi Cup Team an astounding 13 times. In the past several years Strickland has devoted much of his time to holding clinics and exhibitions, including from 2008 – 2010 as a member of Team CSI. For his extraordinary accomplishments Strickland was inducted in the BCA Hall of Fame in 2006. While a member of Team CSI, Strickland became more aware of the goals CSI has for the new USAPL.
Believing many of the issues commonly associated with national handicapped pool leagues should be addressed CSI launched the USAPL in late 2009. Some of the issues the USAPL is designed to tackle are “sandbagging” and the constricting policies of tight team handicap limits. Additionally, CSI believes all players should be allowed to enter national championships to test themselves should they choose and not rely on a pyramid of local and regional tournaments in order to be allowed to compete at the national level. This is a philosophy that “the Pearl” also believes – that all players should be allowed to play.
Strickland additionally endorses the USAPL because CSI set up the USAPL to give at least 50% of all monies collected back to the amateur league members on the local level and a sizable portion of CSI’s USAPL proceeds into developing more exposure and support of professional players. “The USAPL is a league that works on behalf of the players, not one where the players work for the league. CSI puts its money where its mouth is. This I can get behind”, said Strickland.
CSI is actively recruiting and screening prospective USAPL Managers. All USAPL Managers have free protected territories and use the LeagueSys online scoring and scheduling system. Currently there are active USAPL leagues in 11 U.S. states including: Missouri, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Alabama, Indiana, Oklahoma, Florida, Michigan, Colorado and Maryland with new leagues being organized and developed almost weekly all over the U.S.
CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Team CSI, Earl Strickland and John Schmidt Heading Out West Aug. 16-25 To Hold Pool Exhibitions and Clinics
Team CSI (CueSports International), joined by Earl Strickland and John Schmidt, will be heading out west from August 16-25th to perform pool exhibitions and hold pool clinics. The price to attend has been reduced to $100 in light of the current economy.
Schedule
Monday, August 16
Tacoma, Washington
Tuesday, August 17
Spokane, Washington
Wednesday, August 18
Spokane, Washington
Thursday, August 19
Saturday, August 21
Denver, Colorado
Monday, August 23
Albuquerque, New Mexico
Tuesday, August 24
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Wednesday, August 25th
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Schedule
Monday, August 16
Tacoma, Washington
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Full Splice Billiards
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Malarkey's
4:00 - 7:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Malarkey's
Tuesday, August 17
Spokane, Washington
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Black Diamond Billiards
Wednesday, August 18
Spokane, Washington
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Black Diamond Billiards
Thursday, August 19
Vaughn, Montana
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Silver Spur Saloon
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Silver Spur Saloon
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Silver Spur Saloon
Saturday, August 21
Denver, Colorado
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Billiards Ink (Table Steaks)
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Billiards Ink (Table Steaks)
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Billiards Ink (Table Steaks)
Monday, August 23
Albuquerque, New Mexico
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. -- Pool Clinic at Doc & Eddy's
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Doc & Eddy's
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Doc & Eddy's
Tuesday, August 24
Las Cruces, New Mexico
7:30 p.m. -- Exhibition at Q-Time
Wednesday, August 25th
Las Cruces, New Mexico
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
CSI Restructures BCAPL National Championship Criteria
On the heels of last month's BCA Pool League (BCAPL) national singles player rating criteria expansion, CueSports International (CSI) has restructured the criteria for teams and scotch doubles.
The changes outlined below will become effective with the 35th BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships to be held from May 13-21, 2011 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.
BCAPL Restructures Criteria for National Championships
Mixed Open Teams (5 person teams / 10 players max on roster)
- No Masters or Grand Masters.
- One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Mixed Open Team.
- Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team.
- Three original players must play in each round.
- All players must come from the same league.
Mixed Advanced Teams (4 person teams / 8 players max on roster)
- No Grand Masters.
- Only one (1) Master on the roster.
- Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players.
- Teams must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team.
- Two (2) original players must play in each round.
- Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin.
Mixed Master Teams (3 person teams / 6 players max on roster)
- Only one (1) Grand Master on the roster.
- All players on the roster may be from any BCAPL sanctioned league.
Women’s Open Teams (4 person teams)
- No Masters or Grand Masters.
- One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Women’s Open Team.
- There is no original player requirement for Women’s Open Teams.
- All players must come from the same league.
Women’s Advanced / Master Teams (4 person teams)
- Only one (1) Master or Grand Master on the roster.
- Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players.
- The Master or Grand Master may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin.
- All Advanced and Open Players on the roster must be from the same league.
- There is no original player requirement for the Women’s Advanced Teams.
Open Scotch Doubles (One Male and One Female)
- Both members of an Open Scotch Doubles Team must come from the same BCAPL sanctioned league.
- Both players must be Open Players.
Master Scotch Doubles (One Male and One Female)
- Only one (1) Grand Master on a Master Scotch Doubles Team.
- Grand Master must be a league qualified player.
- Two league players must come from the same state.
- 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).
Mixed Trophy Teams (5 person teams)
- No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams.
- Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team.
- Three original players must play in each round.
- All players must come from the same league.
- Trophy Team players cannot have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships.
- Teams that placed in the top eight (8) of the Mixed Trophy Team division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division.
- A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top eight (8) finishing team.
Women’s Trophy Teams (4 person teams)
- No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams.
- There is no original player requirement for Women’s Trophy Teams.
- All players must come from the same league.
- Trophy Team players can not have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships.
- Teams that placed in the top three (3) of the Women’s Trophy Team division are not allowed to return to the Trophy division.
- A team may return if they have two (2) or fewer members from a previous top three (3) finishing team.
A press release from CSI regarding the restructuring is reprinted below.
BCAPL Restructures Criteria for National Championships
CueSports International (CSI) announced last month the expansion of the BCA Pool League national singles player rating criteria to include an Advanced Division. A natural extension of that update is an additional restructuring of the teams and scotch doubles criteria. After much consideration and consultation with BCA Pool League Operators CSI has made the following changes effective with the 35th BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships May 13-21, 2011 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino.
Mixed Open Teams (5 person teams / 10 players max on roster)
1 – No Masters or Grand Masters.
2 – One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Mixed Open Team.
3 – Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team.
4 – Three original players must play in each round.
5 – All players must come from the same league.
1 – No Masters or Grand Masters.
2 – One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Mixed Open Team.
3 – Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team.
4 – Three original players must play in each round.
5 – All players must come from the same league.
Mixed Advanced Teams (4 person teams / 8 players max on roster)
1 – No Grand Masters.
2 – Only one (1) Master on the roster.
3 – Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players.
4 – Teams must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team.
5 – Two (2) original players must play in each round.
6 – Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin.
1 – No Grand Masters.
2 – Only one (1) Master on the roster.
3 – Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players.
4 – Teams must have at least two (2) original players from their local league team.
5 – Two (2) original players must play in each round.
6 – Additional players may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin.
Mixed Master Teams (3 person teams / 6 players max on roster)
1 – Only one (1) Grand Master on the roster.
2 – All players on the roster may be from any BCAPL sanctioned league.
1 – Only one (1) Grand Master on the roster.
2 – All players on the roster may be from any BCAPL sanctioned league.
Women’s Open Teams (4 person teams)
1 – No Masters or Grand Masters.
2 – One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Women’s Open Team.
3 – There is no original player requirement for Women’s Open Teams.
4 – All players must come from the same league.
1 – No Masters or Grand Masters.
2 – One (1) Advanced Player is allowed on a Women’s Open Team.
3 – There is no original player requirement for Women’s Open Teams.
4 – All players must come from the same league.
Women’s Advanced / Master Teams (4 person teams)
1 – Only one (1) Master or Grand Master on the roster.
2 – Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players.
3 – The Master or Grand Master may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin.
4 – All Advanced and Open Players on the roster must be from the same league.
5 – There is no original player requirement for the Women’s Advanced Teams.
1 – Only one (1) Master or Grand Master on the roster.
2 – Remainder of roster made up of Open and Advanced Players.
3 – The Master or Grand Master may come from any BCAPL sanctioned league in the same state as the team origin.
4 – All Advanced and Open Players on the roster must be from the same league.
5 – There is no original player requirement for the Women’s Advanced Teams.
Open Scotch Doubles (One Male and One Female)
1 – Both members of an Open Scotch Doubles Team must come from the same BCAPL sanctioned league
2 – Both players must be Open Players
1 – Both members of an Open Scotch Doubles Team must come from the same BCAPL sanctioned league
2 – Both players must be Open Players
Master Scotch Doubles (One Male and One Female)
1 – Only one (1) Grand Master on a Master Scotch Doubles Team
2 – Grand Master must be a league qualified player
3 – Two league 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)
1 – Only one (1) Grand Master on a Master Scotch Doubles Team
2 – Grand Master must be a league qualified player
3 – Two league 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)
Mixed Trophy Teams (5 person teams)
1 – No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams
2 – Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team
3 – Three original players must play in each 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) finishing team
1 – No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams
2 – Teams must have at least three (3) original players from their local league team
3 – Three original players must play in each 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) finishing team
Women’s Trophy Teams (4 person teams)
1 – No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams
2 – There is no original player requirement for Women’s Trophy Teams
3 – All players must come from the same league
4 – Trophy Team players can not have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships
5 – Teams that placed in the top three (3) of the Women’s Trophy Team 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) finishing team.
To view the Advanced, Master and Grand Master player list please visit: http://playbca.com/Leagues/AdvancedandMasterList.aspx
1 – No Advanced, Master or Grand Master players are allowed on Trophy Teams
2 – There is no original player requirement for Women’s Trophy Teams
3 – All players must come from the same league
4 – Trophy Team players can not have cashed in any division in any previous BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships
5 – Teams that placed in the top three (3) of the Women’s Trophy Team 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) finishing team.
To view the Advanced, Master and Grand Master player list please visit: http://playbca.com/Leagues/AdvancedandMasterList.aspx
All requests for review to be removed from the Advanced, Master, or Grand Master lists must be in writing. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Either email or mail your requests to:
Bill Stock
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
CueSports International
2041 Pabco Road
Henderson, NV 89011
bill@playcsipool.com
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
CueSports International
2041 Pabco Road
Henderson, NV 89011
bill@playcsipool.com
For more information about CSI call (702) 719-7665 or email info@playcsipool.com
CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship.
CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship.
Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
CSI Adds New Player Rating Category
CueSports International (CSI) has created a new rating classification: the Advanced Division. This new division includes players that rank between the already-established Open and Master Divisions.
All active Player Members have been reclassified to be included in the other singles divisions based on ability. These changes are effective June 1, 2010, and are retroactive to all players who have cashed in the singles division of the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships since 2005, as well as in all recognized BCAPL state and regional rankings.
Read the press release from CSI below for further information.
CSI Expands BCA Pool League Player Rating Categories Adds New Division
CSI has also reclassified all active Player Members to be included in the other singles divisions (based on their individual ability).
The Advanced Division was created to add a level of play that falls between the Open Division and the Master Division. The goal is to allow more players to participate and to further competitive opportunity.
The following new Advancement Criteria is effective June 1, 2010 and is retroactive to all players who have cashed in the singles divisions of the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships since 2005 and all recognized BCAPL state and regional rankings.
The past two years CueSports International (CSI) analyzed the growth of player’s skill levels at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships and decided to create a new rating classification: the Advanced Division.
Team Masters:
All active Player Members have been reclassified to be included in the other singles divisions based on ability. These changes are effective June 1, 2010, and are retroactive to all players who have cashed in the singles division of the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships since 2005, as well as in all recognized BCAPL state and regional rankings.
Read the press release from CSI below for further information.
CSI Expands BCA Pool League Player Rating Categories Adds New Division
The past two years CueSports International (CSI) analyzed the growth of player’s skill levels at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships and decided to create a new rating classification: the Advanced Division.
CSI has also reclassified all active Player Members to be included in the other singles divisions (based on their individual ability).
The Advanced Division was created to add a level of play that falls between the Open Division and the Master Division. The goal is to allow more players to participate and to further competitive opportunity.
The following new Advancement Criteria is effective June 1, 2010 and is retroactive to all players who have cashed in the singles divisions of the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships since 2005 and all recognized BCAPL state and regional rankings.
The past two years CueSports International (CSI) analyzed the growth of player’s skill levels at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships and decided to create a new rating classification: the Advanced Division.
| New Advancement Criteria | Old Policy | New Policy |
|---|---|---|
| Top 8 from Men's Open | Master | Master |
| Top 4 from Women's Open Singles | Master | Master |
| 9th-48th from Men's Open Singles | Master | Advanced |
| Top 8 from Men's Player Member Singles | Master | Advanced |
| Top 2 from Women's Player Member Singles | Master | Advanced |
| Top 6 from Men's Senior Singles | Master | Advanced |
| Top 3 from Women's Senior Singles | Master | Advanced |
Team Masters:
All Team Masters will be placed on the Advanced player list. The Team Master category is based on an individual’s participation on a team’s finish at the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships.
State Masters:
Players who are currently listed in their state as a Master player (but who have not participated in the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships) may remain as a Master or be moved down to the Advanced Division based on known ability and state and regional tournament results from 2005 – 2010.
Players who are currently listed in their state as a Master player (but who have not participated in the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships) may remain as a Master or be moved down to the Advanced Division based on known ability and state and regional tournament results from 2005 – 2010.
Player Members:
All new Player Members, beginning June 1, 2010 will be required to enter the Advanced or higher Singles Divisions, ranked based on known ability. New and established Player Members (who have not cashed) may request consideration to enter the Open Division, but will be assessed individually.
All new Player Members, beginning June 1, 2010 will be required to enter the Advanced or higher Singles Divisions, ranked based on known ability. New and established Player Members (who have not cashed) may request consideration to enter the Open Division, but will be assessed individually.
Players on the Advanced list may petition the BCAPL to be removed. The Advanced category is based on individual play. If we have a tournament history of that player in singles that indicates that they are not an Advanced level player, they may be removed from the list and put back into the Open division.
Petition Procedure:
All requested to be removed from the either the Advanced, Master, Grand Master or Team Master list must be in writing. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Either email or mail your requests to:
All requested to be removed from the either the Advanced, Master, Grand Master or Team Master list must be in writing. Telephone requests will not be accepted. Either email or mail your requests to:
Bill Stock
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
CueSports International
2041 Pabco Rd
Henderson, NV, 89011
bill@playcsipool.com
Director of Referees
Rules Administrator
CueSports International
2041 Pabco Rd
Henderson, NV, 89011
bill@playcsipool.com
For more information about CSI call (702) 719-7665 or email info@playcsipool.com
CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.
CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.
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