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Beaverhead County BCA Pool League, 6 N Montana Street, Dillon, MT (2026)

08/26/2026

Good morning, everyone! I want to clear up a few things that have been circulating and make sure expectations regarding makeup matches are clear going forward.

When a scheduled match has to be skipped, the player who has the conflict is responsible for making a reasonable effort to get that match rescheduled. However, that does not mean the opposing player can make rescheduling unnecessarily difficult in hopes of receiving an automatic win. Per the handbook, if a match ultimately cannot be rescheduled, the player who originally canceled is the one who receives the zero.

That being said, there are circumstances where two players genuinely cannot get their schedules to align. When that happens, it can negatively affect both players, not just the person who originally had the conflict. I have always been willing to work with everyone and make reasonable accommodations when I can. What I cannot do is hold up the entire league indefinitely waiting for makeup matches to be completed, especially when doing so creates scheduling problems and forces everything else to be rushed at the end of the season.

There were matches this season that ultimately did not get played or scored. That’s simply how this season worked out. None of those missed matches gave anyone a position or playoff standing they did not rightfully earn through the matches they actually played and the points they earned.

I also want to address something else clearly. If anyone has questions about scoring, standings, scheduling, or a decision I’ve made as League Operator, please come directly to me. I am more than willing to explain a decision, show the scoring, or discuss a legitimate concern.

What I am no longer willing to do is spend my time trying to mitigate rumors, accusations, or unnecessary drama after the fact when a simple conversation with me could have cleared things up from the beginning. Running a league takes a tremendous amount of time and coordination, and I do my best to be fair and accommodating to everyone.

If you have a question, ask me. If something doesn’t look right, bring it to me. I’m happy to address it.

Thank you, and I hope this clears things up going forward.

05/13/2026

Good morning everyone! I wanted to follow up on the questions that were asked at last week’s meeting regarding 10-ball rules. I’ve spent the last week researching, reviewing the official BCAPL/BCA rules, and talking with other league operators about how they implement this particular rule — especially in amateur leagues with a lot of newer players.

According to Rule 4-7 in the BCA 10-Ball rules regarding illegally pocketed balls, a ball is considered illegally pocketed if:

a) the called ball is pocketed in any pocket other than the one called, or
b) a ball other than the called ball is pocketed on a shot where the called ball is not legally pocketed.

In 10-ball, if the 10 ball is pocketed early, it is spotted back up while all other legally pocketed balls remain down.

Rule 4-8 is the rule Joe was asking about — “Opponent’s Option” — which states the opponent may either:

a) accept the table as it lies, or
b) require the shooter to shoot again.

After really thinking on this rule, I can absolutely see where it has value for more advanced and higher-level players where intentional safeties, ball control, and strategic play are a larger focus of the game. However, with so many newer players entering league this season who are still learning cue ball control, speed, English, stroke development, and overall table management, I personally feel that enforcing this particular rule right now creates a harsher learning curve than what is beneficial for growth in our league environment.

Essentially, a newer player could accidentally pocket a ball, lose their turn, then potentially be forced to shoot again only to hand ball-in-hand over to a stronger player or stack consecutive fouls toward an automatic loss. While that may align with strict rule enforcement, I want our league environment to remain competitive, educational, and encouraging — not discouraging for players who are still developing confidence and skills.

Because of that, while we WILL continue enforcing the three-foul rule this season, Rule 4-8 (Opponent’s Option) will NOT be enforced for this current summer session. I do plan to implement it beginning next summer so players have time to grow into more advanced rule structures and gameplay strategy.

That being said, I still want everyone familiar with the rule itself. If you travel to play in other leagues or tournaments, please make sure you clarify with that league operator or tournament director which specific rules and rule options they are enforcing for gameplay.

I’ll also be updating schedules and stats today. Thank you all for continuing to grow this league and support one another. 🤍

04/20/2026

Great shooting and camaraderie between teams! I’m blessed to know each of you!

Randy Mike Hughes Joe Donnel Bob Parker Kevin Munroe Doug King Jr. Alicia Nadine Webster Mike!

The Lost Cabin The Knotty Pine

04/19/2026

🎱 Good Afternoon Players! 🎱

We’ve officially wrapped up our Fall League season, and what a season it’s been!

🏆 1st Place: We’re Lost 2 – The Cabin
🥈 2nd Place: Knot Heads – Knotty Pine
🥉 3rd Place: M&Ms – Cranny’s

Payouts have been distributed to team captains—please connect with them for your winnings.

A huge thank you to all of our players, our hosting locations, and the spectators who came out to support. You all made this season one for the books, and it truly showed in the growth and competition across the league. 💜

Now it’s time to look ahead…

☀️ Summer League is coming!
📌 Sign-up deadline: April 24
🎱 Season start date: May 7, 2026

Spots are limited, so don’t wait to get your name on the list!

Let’s keep the momentum rolling—see you on the tables!

04/12/2026

📣 League Announcement

I know we did our year-end tournament a bit differently this year, and overall I’ve heard a lot of positive feedback about the double elimination format — minus a few outliers.

The biggest concern I keep hearing is the time constraint everyone feels under. And I hear you — I really do. But I’ve also noticed something that needs to be addressed.

The teams expressing the most frustration about timing have been the same ones unwilling to find subs when players can’t make it.

I completely understand wanting to play with your core team — you all came together for a reason. But the reality is, that’s not always possible, and flexibility is part of league play.

So far, only a couple of teams have stepped up, used subs, and kept things moving — while others continue to push the schedule further and further out.

Out of respect for everyone in this league — not just a select few — we’re tightening this up:

👉 If a match is scheduled, it will be played on that date.
👉 If two players absolutely cannot make it, and proper notice is given, a reschedule can be discussed.
👉 If it’s one player, a sub must be found in accordance with end-of-year tournament subbing guidelines.

We all want this to run smoothly and finish strong, and that only works if everyone does their part.

If you have questions, feel free to reach out. Thanks for your cooperation.

03/31/2026

🎱 Good Morning Billiard Players! 🎱

Summer league sign-ups are officially out and available at:
👉 The Office
👉 The Pine
👉 Cranny’s

📅 Sign-up deadline: Friday, April 24, 2026
🎯 This allows us to finalize everything for our May 7 start date

As you all know, we’re limited on tables, so this will be first come, first serve—don’t wait until the last minute to get your name in!

We’ll be keeping it a singles league again this summer. Depending on turnout, we may stagger match times with:
⏰ 7:00 PM start
⏰ 9:00 PM start

This helps us fit in as many players as possible.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out anytime!

Let’s make it another great season 🎱🔥

03/20/2026

🎱 Beaverhead BCAPL Year-End Tournament Update 🎱

Here is the updated bracket following tonight’s match play!

🔹 Upcoming Matchups:
• We’re Lost 2 🆚 Angry 8s — Lost Cabin (Twin)
• M & M Crew 🆚 Knot Heads — The Pine

📅 Schedule Update:
As a reminder, the Montana State Open Championships are this Thursday–Sunday (March 26-29, 2026) Because of that, league match play will be on hold and will resume on Thursday, April 2, 2026. If you are able, go support our local players competing!

💡 Optional Early Play:
If teams are able to coordinate and play their match earlier in the week, that is absolutely fine. Please just send me a picture of the completed score sheet so I can keep everything updated.

If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!

Thank you all — and good luck to everyone competing in the upcoming weeks!💪🎱

03/13/2026

🎱 Beaverhead County BCAPL Tournament Update 🎱

Good evening players!

I sent a picture of the tournament bracket in our group text earlier, but I’m posting it here as well for reference.

Tournament play will begin Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 7:00 PM.

Please remember when finding a substitute for tournament play, a higher Fargo rated player cannot sub in for a lower Fargo rated player. If you have any questions about substitutions, please reach out. I would hate for someone to use a sub that isn’t allowed and have their matches not counted.

Here is a breakdown of league funds:

• 24 full-time players
• Total dues collected: $3,360 (minus one player who still needs to pay)

A reminder that league payouts will be withheld for the entire team if your team’s dues are not paid, including the bar sponsorship each team is responsible for.

Bar Sponsorships
• 6 teams × $150 = $900 added

League Allocations
• $100 remains in the checking account to keep it open and avoid low balance fees
• $170 set aside for the Top Shooter Jacket – Congratulations Randy Szerencse! Great shooting, my friend!

Individual Ball Count Payouts
• $1,222 total
• These will be ready for pickup on March 19th

🏆 Final Tournament Payouts
🥇 1st Place — $1,329
🥈 2nd Place — $797
🥉 3rd Place — $532

Handicaps based on average ball count will be applied to tournament points. These handicaps are calculated from league play and will be used for the entire tournament.

Your handicap will NOT change during the tournament, even if your performance varies from match to match.

I have attached the official handicap list for each player that will be used for the remainder of our league session during tournament play.

Please review the list so you know your number going into the tournament.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out.

Good luck to everyone, and I’m looking forward to a great tournament!

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