FAQS

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HUDSONVALLEYBCAPL puts up a portion of the money we collect from greens fees as prize money for top-finishing players. This cash pool is specifically earmarked for use in competing at BCAPL Worlds and other major events. We currently award first and second place finishers, by session.

HUDSONVALLEYBCAPL was established to serve and train the finest amateur pool players in the Hudson Valley. “Finest” isn’t just a reputation for sinking balls. Many of our players also make waves in their career. Character and sportsmanship are expected. We don’t foster drama. We share the wealth. Many of our members are eager to discuss what they know and mentor — even with opposing players. Because there’s no team handicap (e.g., rule of 23 or 25), players don’t have any other motivation behind their feedback other than to help you get better. In other words, no more holding back your game “so the math works.” we are a unique destination and proving ground for players in one of the top billiard regions in the nation.

Basic HUDSONVALLEYBCAPL Membership

New members pay annual dues of $50 and a greens fee ($20 per match played). A league due of $30 is required if you have already played in another BCA Event and paid them your national membership dues. 

You get 2 hours of match play and generally some amount of free time on the tables after the match(if not booked for another match). 

Participation in BCAPL Worlds

If you choose to enter one or more events at the BCAPL National Championships, then there’s an entry fee for each that varies. Singles events start at $100 per player. Doubles and team event entries start at $50 per player. Unless you’ve earned money from HUDSONVALLEYBCAPL for being a top finishing team, then also expect to cover these expenses at Worlds: flight, cost of sharing a suite  food/drink and spending money. It’s entirely possible to live comfortably and compete on a team for $1,000 or less per player for a 4-5 day stay in Las Vegas. Bringing some amount of food (e.g., granola bars, fruit bars, energy shots and the like) can dramatically reduce your trip’s cost.

** You cannot play a team event unless you play on a team**

** Singles league players can play singles and doubles events**

All Matches must be played on location at 789 Sergeant Palmateer Way in Wappingers Falls NY.

Matches will be played on 9' tables.

You can Schedule your match directly through this website.

Depending on size of the of the division, divisions may be combined. 

** You cannot play a team event unless you play on a team**

** Singles league players can play singles and doubles events**

If knowing where you stand among peers is important to you, then know that BCAPL players gain a unique rating that can be used to determine fair and favorable matchups between players outside of the  format. Many amateurs like to see how they compare against pro-am and professional players. Check the Fargo Ratings page for more on this, since we’re all plotted along the scale together. Players without Fargos will be given a Fargo based on other leagues ratings. It is under the discretion of the HUDSONVALLEYBCAPL to give unknown players their preliminary Fargorating. The more matches played, the more accurate ratings will become. 

It is the players responsibility to read and know the rules before joining. You can read the rules on the BCA rules page of this site. 

BEFORE YOUR FIRST LEAGUE NIGHT, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO SIGN A FORM STATING YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE LOCAL AND NATIONAL BCAPL BYLAWS. 

Singles 9 Ball

Platinum Division medium R9

Gold Division medium R8

Silver Division medium  R7

Scoring

1 point per rack won

5 points for winning set.

Most points wins the division

MVP is for most points won with least points given

Sessions will be 14 weeks long.

At the beginning of each session, there will be a posting of the entire schedule, as well as a link to the Facebook group  for players to contact each other. You are encouraged to share emails, phone numbers or other contact information.  It is up to the players to schedule their matches with their opponents. 

Once you have a login, you will be able to see the schedule, check the standings and book your table for your matches.