The Bella Vista Activities Committee cordially invites you to participant in the first ever Bella Vista Clubhouse Pool Tournament. Please join the fun!
When: January 29 thru Feb 13
Who can play? Residents and family members (we are looking for at least 16 players! More would be great!)
What game are we playing? 8-ball
Do you need to know how to play? Not really, but it helps you do better. Note: there are lots of Youtube videos out there!
What are the tournament rules? American Poolplayers Association (APA) rules, PDF attached
Who will be the referee the matches? Pat Lee (member of APA since 2012).
Player registration NOW/Today until JANUARY 29, 2022. Register with Pat Lee via email, phone or text. leepa05@icloud.com 630–253-0542
How will the tournament be run? 3 games to a match. Winner of 2 games of the match, moves to the next level. Random drawing to determine opponents. You will be told “who you are playing” via email. Opponents decide a date/time to play their match, the referee must be available to attend. First level Matches must be played during the week of January 29 thru Feb 5.When first level matches are complete, next level matches are scheduled/played by opponents. Matches must be played during the week of Feb 5 thru Feb 12. Semi-finals and Final matches are played Sunday February 13. Match times depending on opponent’s availability. There will be prizes.
*Masks must be worn unless both opponents agree to de-mask.** Spectators are welcome as long as they abide by mask requirements.***Based upon the number of registered players, the match schedule may be adjusted. ****We suggest you practice before you play. The clubhouse has some new pool cues, but feel free to use your own if you have one.
A “Pool How-To-Play” workshop will be held Saturday January 29 at 10AM to introduce the game of 8-ball, APA rules and playing tips.
Bella Vista HOA
BellaVistaBolingbrook.org