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Position Match Rules for March 26th
• 1st place team plays the 2nd place team, 3rd place team plays the 4th place team, etc, etc,etc,
• Matches were randomly scheduled at neutral locations. The schedule is listed below.
• Pool tables were randomly assigned to matches played at locations that are hosting more than one position match.
• Locations and Pool Table assignments CANNOT and will not be changed.
• Flip to determine home team. The winner of the flip can choose to be home or visitors. The loser of the flip chooses the table to be played at locations with only one match scheduled. (Otherwise play on your assigned tables)
• Both captains must agree to use balls or cue ball not assigned to the table.
• Home Team Captains – You are the official score sheet for your match. Match envelopes with Scoresheets and weekly fees must be turned in by 6pm on Wednesday night immediately following your match. Home team captains will be fined for late envelopes.

Position Matches and Locations

Miscue Madness VS Screamin Eagles Moose
Dead Shots VS Takedown Rendezvous Table by Front Door
Nothing but Trouble VS Going Postal Rendezvous Table by Back Door
Who’s Next VS The B Team American Legion
Bar Box Heroes VS The Crew Entersection Table nearest front Door
Prime Time VS Ball Breakers Entersection Table nearest back Door
Moose Rackers VS Aim to Thrill 8-Ball Lounge
Pool & the Gang VS Slow Rollers Badda-Bings
Pool Junkies VS Dead Eye Jedi Chester’s Reef
Sharks VS Hard 8 Eagles Club Table Nearest front Door
The Hustlers VS Circle Something Eagles Club Table nearest jukebox

End of Season Captain Meeting and Appreciation Tournament
7pm on Monday, April 2nd at the Entersection Bar & Grill
We are scheduling a mandatory captains meeting and optional Captain Appreciation Tournament on 7pm Monday, April 2nd at the Entersection Bar & Grill. Captains – Please send a team representative if you cannot make the meeting. All teams need to be present. The representative is not eligible to shoot in the tournament. We will discuss financials, annual banquet, and upcoming tournaments.

10-Ball Break and Run Progressive Pot – $4333 or $433 per legally pocketed ball
Week 26 Player – Don Dixon – Aim to Thrill
Steve Breymeier – PrimeTime had a break This week’s pot is $2281or $228 per legally pocketed ball. Captains: please promote the 10-Ball Break and Run progressive pot.Please note: All attempts at the 10-Ball Break and run will be done on Monday Night league nights only. This includes position rounds.

Week 25 Ticket Sales – $449 (We will show the home team of the match with the $ collected)

Pool & The Gang – $50
Pool Cats – $80
PrimeTime – $18
Ball Breakers – $76
The Crew – $39
TakeDown – $20
Sharks – $106
Aim to Thrill – $40
Jeff Brooks – $10

Click here to download Week 25 cover sheet and stats

Last night of regular season play
It is hard to believe that Monday, March 19th is our last night of regular season play. March 26th Position Night will be our last night of regular season play. It is crazy how fast time goes. I have to tell each of the captains, “THANK YOU”!!! This has been one of the best, if not the best, seasons ever! We’ve had a lot of great competition and fun. How competitive? We have nine (9) teams that mathematically can come in 3rd and/or 4th place. We’ve held some great tournaments this season including the Turkey Shoot, Holiday Tournament, and more. Our 10-ball break and run pot has been fun and frustrating at the same time. There are still two nights left for someone to crack that pot. We owe the success of our league to our Captains and players! Let’s build on this year and make season even better!

Captain Appreciation Tournament & End of Season Tournament
Our captain appreciation tournament and end of season captain’s meeting will be held at 7pm on April 2nd at the Entersection Bar & Grill. We really want all captains to show up to hear our end of season financial update and to compete in the tournament.

2017-18 Monday Night ACS 8-Ball League Banquet (Saturday, April 21) – Eagles Club #4424
Please tell all your players to reserve April 21st. We will hold our banquet on that Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles – SaraMana Aerie #4424. There will be a pool tournament, food, awards presentation, and prizes! A flyer will be created and distributed to captains and players. Captains – Please remember to assist your officers with getting prizes to give out at our banquet. Anything is welcomed.

2018 ACS Florida State Championships – July 26th – 29th – Sarasota, FL
I cannot stress enough for captains to let players know about this tournament. Please help us get the word out to all the players. Download the flyer. Let us know if you have any questions.

2018 West Coast Challenge – April 5-8 – Orlando, FL
The West Coast Challenge will be held April 5-8 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Orlando. Players can get more information and register at http://www.vneamvp.com/wccsignup

Floating Subs are available for Monday Night League!
We highly encourage captains to utilize our floating subs. Teams must pay their $10 match fee for the night, but do not need to split their end of year team winnings with them. That is much better than taking a player forfeit and possible losing valuable round points.

The floating subs are:

Margarita Makeeva – Starting handicap is an 8
Chris Slidell – Starting handicap is a 7
Mike Sambstrum – Starting handicap is a 7.5
Kelvin Yow – Starting handicap is 7.5
Lisa Baldwin – Starting handicap is 6.5

Identify Team MVP & Captain Vote will be sent via Email
Captains you need to think about who you want as your Team MVP. The default is the player on your team with the highest ball count. So, that is who it will be if you don’t select someone. With that said, we will be sending you an email that you will need to respond. Your response should include:
• Your Team MVP
• Vote for Captain of the Year
• Vote for Best Location
• Vote for Most Fun Team
• Vote for Most Hospitable Team
• Approximate head count of for people from your team attending our Banquet.

10-Ball Break and Run Progressive Pot – $3884 or $388 per legally pocketed ball
Week 25 Player – Steve Breymeier – PrimeTime
Please note we had a $48 discrepancy in monies collected. Our officers were counting envelopes, money, and tickets a little too quick and there was confusion as to who did not pay. Just know that there were three envelopes with the wrong amount of money in them. We resolved all three, but still had a discrepancy. We apologize in advance for the error.

Oscar Mora – Circle Something practiced the 10-ball break and run for a few hours. Let me tell you, he was making balls and putting together some great runs. Nothing went in on the break when it came down to the money break. Therefore, the pot carries. Captains: please promote the 10-Ball Break and Run progressive pot. Please note: All attempts at the 10-Ball Break and run will be done on Monday Night league nights only. This includes position rounds.
Please note: We are out of white tickets, but have left over yellow tickets. The captains approved the league using these tickets. Therefore, tickets in the drawing may be white or yellow.

Week 24 Ticket Sales – $340 (We will show the home team of the match with the $ collected)

Going Postal – $35
Who’s Next – $47
Dead Shots – $48
Hard 8 – $40
The B Team – $5
Moose – $11
Pool Junkies – $26
Hustlers – $15
Nothing but Trouble – $5
Circle Something – $70
Dead Eye Jedi – $86

Places to get information about our league
Sarasota Pool League Website – sarasotapoolleague.com
Sarasota Pool League Facebook page – facebook.com/sarasotapoolleague
Sarasota Pool League stats are on compusport.ca
• Just click “My League”
• Then find and click the tile for “Sarasota Pool League”
• You can download their phone app too

Click here to download Week 24 cover sheet and stats

John Megge – Celebration of Life
We just wanted to send thanks to the Rendezvous Lounge crew for hosting John Megge’s celebration. The bartenders and staff went beyond expectations. Plus, their patrons put up with a smoke free day at the Vous! There are a lot of people that deserve a lot of credit for making this happen. Ralph Gibson for getting the word out and collecting monies. Andy & Kay Greathouse and Ashley Marie Delaney for running one of the smoothest tournaments ever run. Ryan Keller for making such a great poster of John for everyone to sign. Thanks to everyone that help setup, bring food, and parked a little farther away. Most importantly, thanks to our pool player community! Last night made us even more proud to be part of a group of people that care for each other as much as we do!

Please remember to hug your friends. You just don’t know when they’ll be called to play that match in the sky!

2017-18 Monday Night ACS 8-Ball League Banquet (Saturday, April 21) – Eagles Club #4424
Please tell all your players to reserve April 21st. We will hold our banquet on that Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles – SaraMana Aerie #4424. There will be a pool tournament, food, awards presentation, and prizes! A flyer will be created and distributed to captains and players. Captains – Please remember to assist your officers with getting prizes to give out at our banquet. Anything is welcomed.

2018 ACS Florida State Championships – July 26th – 29th – Sarasota, FL
I cannot stress enough for captains to let players know about this tournament. Please help us get the word out to all the players. Attached is a tournament flyer. Let us know if you have any questions.

2018 West Coast Challenge – April 5-8 – Orlando, FL
The West Coast Challenge will be held April 5-8 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Orlando. Players can get more information and register at http://www.vneamvp.com/wccsignup

Floating Subs are available for Monday Night League!
We highly encourage captains to utilize our floating subs. Teams must pay their $10 match fee for the night, but do not need to split their end of year team winnings with them. That is much better than taking a player forfeit and possible losing valuable round points.

The floating subs are:

Margarita Makeeva – Starting handicap is an 8 – 941-735-8969
Chris Slidell – Starting handicap is a 7 – 941-376-0373
Mike Sambstrum – Starting handicap is a 7.5 – 941-320-4056
Kelvin Yow – Starting handicap is 7.5 – 941-993-6710
Lisa Baldwin – Starting handicap is 6.5

Identify Team MVP & Captain Vote will be sent via Email
Captains you need to think about who you want as your Team MVP. The default is the player on your team with the highest ball count. So, that is who it will be if you don’t select someone. With that said, we will be sending you an email that you will need to respond. Your response should include:
• Your Team MVP
• Vote for Captain of the Year
• Vote for Best Location
• Vote for Most Fun Team
• Vote for Most Hospitable Team
• Approximate head count of for people from your team attending our Banquet.

10-Ball Break and Run Progressive Pot – $3544 or $354 per legally pocketed ball
Week 24 Player – Oscar Mora – Circle Something
Please note that last week’s take of $433 was donated to John Megge’s Family. The pot remains the same as last week. This was decided by a Captain and Officer vote.

Billy Friedman – Hard 8 just didn’t have a good break. Nothing was made on the break.. Therefore, the pot carries. Captains: please promote the 10-Ball Break and Run progressive pot. Please note: All attempts at the 10-Ball Break and run will be done on Monday Night league nights only. This includes position rounds.
Please note: We are out of white tickets, but have left over yellow tickets. The captains approved the league using these tickets. Therefore, tickets in the drawing may be white or yellow.
Week 24 Ticket Sales – $433 (We will show the home team of the match with the $ collected)

Slow Rollers – $10
Miscue Madness – $11
Take Down – $5
Ball Breakers – $60
PrimeTime – $66
Pool Cats – $5
Sharks – $62
Aim to Thrill – $69
Pool & Gang – $50
The Crew – $90
Jeff Brooks – $5

Places to get information about our league
Sarasota Pool League Website – sarasotapoolleague.com
Sarasota Pool League Facebook page – facebook.com/sarasotapoolleague
Sarasota Pool League stats are on compusport.ca
• Just click “My League”
• Then find and click the tile for “Sarasota Pool League”
• You can download their phone app too

Click here to download Week 23 cover sheet and stats

John Megge – Celebration of Life
Rendezvous Lounge
Saturday, March 10th
We lost one of our local billiards ambassadors last week. John Megge was a student of the game and loved sharing it with others through conversations and the many tournaments he ran. Please join John’s family and friends at the Rendezvous Lounge to celebrate his life.

• Noon – Pool Tournament Registration $15 entry
• 1pm – Pool Tournament Starts – Single game – Double Elimination – 8-Ball on the Winners side and 9-ball on the losers side.
• 3pm Pot Luck – The Rendezvous Lounge is donating the main meat for the feast. A covered dish is greatly appreciated.
• We’ll have a microphone for people to share their favorite memory of John and for karaoke for those who want to honor him with a song.
• There will be raffles, 50/50’s. All proceeds will go to John’s family to help cover expenses with John’s next journey.

2017-18 Monday Night ACS 8-Ball League Banquet (Saturday, April 21) – Eagles Club #4424
Please tell all your players to reserve April 21st. We will hold our banquet on that Saturday at the Fraternal Order of Eagles – SaraMana Aerie #4424. There will be a pool tournament, food, awards presentation, and prizes! A flyer will be created and distributed to captains and players. Captains – Please remember to assist your officers with getting prizes to give out at our banquet. Anything is welcomed.

2018 ACS Florida State Championships – July 26th – 29th – Sarasota, FL
I cannot stress enough for captains to let players know about this tournament. Please help us get the word out to all the players. Click here to download the tournament flyer.  Let us know if you have any questions.

2018 West Coast Challenge – April 5-8 – Orlando, FL
The West Coast Challenge will be held April 5-8 at the Park Inn by Radisson in Orlando. Players can get more information and register at http://www.vneamvp.com/wccsignup

Floating Subs are available for Monday Night League!
We highly encourage captains to utilize our floating subs. Teams must pay their $10 match fee for the night, but do not need to split their end of year team winnings with them. That is much better than taking a player forfeit and possible losing valuable round points.

The floating subs are:

Margarita Makeeva – Starting handicap is an 8
Chris Slidell – Starting handicap is a 7
Mike Sambstrum – Starting handicap is a 7.5
Kelvin Yow – Starting handicap is 7.5
Lisa Baldwin – Starting handicap is 6.5

10-Ball Break and Run Progressive Pot – $3544 or $354 per legally pocketed ball
Week 23 Player – Billy Friedman – Hard 8
Mike Koch – Dead Shots had a strong break. Both the 2-ball and 6-ball were flying towards the corner pocket. There was no doubt they were going to go in the pocket. Unfortunately, the cue ball jumped in front of them and it was pocketed. Therefore, the pot carries. Right now it has hit over $3500!!! Captains: please promote the 10-Ball Break and Run progressive pot. Please note: All attempts at the 10-Ball Break and run will be done on Monday Night league nights only. This includes position rounds.

Please note: We are out of white tickets, but have left over yellow tickets. The captains approved the league using these tickets. Therefore, tickets in the drawing may be white or yellow.

Week 22 Ticket Sales – $382 (We will show the home team of the match with the $ collected)

Circle Something – $52
Who’s Next – $45
Hard 8- $50
Pool Junkies – $21
Going Postal – $10
The B Team – $40
Dead Shots – $58
The Hustlers – $81
Nothing but Trouble – $10
Linda Vrba – $15

Click here to download Week 22 cover sheet and stats

Summer Leagues
First, I have to apologize for the 9-ball league being so delayed. We will run a Tuesday Night 9-Ball this league starting April 2018 after our Monday Night 8-Ball league ends. We would consider running a Monday Night 8-Ball summer league if there is enough interest. Please let your officers know if you are interested in either league and/or email us at info@sarasotapoolleague.com
Teams can no longer add players to their rosters!
Please note that you can no longer add players to your roster.

2017-18 Monday Night ACS 8-Ball League Banquet (Saturday, April 21st)
Please tell all your players to reserve April 21st. We will hold our banquet on that Saturday. We’re still negotiating with the location, but will get that information to all of you soon. Captains – Please remember to assist your officers with getting prizes to give out at our banquet. Anything is welcomed.

2018 ACS Florida State Championships
I cannot stress enough for captains to let players know about this tournament. Please help us get the word out to all the players. Attached is a tournament flyer. Let us know if you have any questions.
2018 ACS Florida State Championships (Q&A)
Q – When and where are the 2018 ACS Florida State Championships?
A – The tournament will be held July 26-29, 2018 at the Ramada right here in Sarasota!

Q – Are our team entry fees paid for by our league?
A – YES. Monday Night ACS 8-Ball League is paying for 23 team entries into the team event at the 2018 ACS Florida State Championships. Players must be qualified and be from the Monday Night league. Players are responsible for the $20 greens fee and any fees associated with any singles or scotch doubles tournaments they compete in.

Q – Can we still use the team entry if we have a player from STNEL on our tournament roster?
A – NO. The team entry fee is specifically for teams with players who compete on Monday Night.

Q – I want to put my own tournament team together; will the league pay our team entry?
A – The captains of our 23 teams have first option on the entries. Meaning, there are no extra entries paid by Monday Night League if all 23 of our teams compete in the state championships. We will offer unused team fees to players who put a team together on a first come – first serve basis.

Q – What happens to the team entry fees if we don’t have 23 teams that compete in the state championships?
A – Those fees will roll over into next season’s budget.

Q- How do I get more information about the 2018 ACS Florida State Championships?
A – Attached is an information flyer. You can also go to www.sunshinestateacs.com or find them on facebook at facebook.com/sunshinestateacs

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Floating Subs are available for Monday Night League!
We highly encourage captains to utilize our floating subs. Teams must pay their $10 match fee for the night, but do not need to split their end of year team winnings with them. That is much better than taking a player forfeit and possible losing valuable round points.

The floating subs are:

Margarita Makeeva – Starting handicap is an 8
Chris Slidell – Starting handicap is a 7
Mike Sambstrum – Starting handicap is a 7.5
Kelvin Yow – Starting handicap is 7.5
Lisa Baldwin – Starting handicap is 6.5

10-Ball Break and Run Progressive Pot – $3162 or $316 per legally pocketed ball
Week 22 Player – Mike Koch – Dead Shots
Will Woodsmall – Pool & the Gang just didn’t get a good break. No ball found its way to the pocket. Therefore, the pot carries. Right now it has hit over $3000!!! Captains: please promote the 10-Ball Break and Run progressive pot. Please note: All attempts at the 10-Ball Break and run will be done on Monday Night league nights only. This includes position rounds.
Please note: We are out of white tickets, but have left over yellow tickets. The captains approved the league using these tickets. Therefore, tickets in the drawing may be white or yellow.

Week 21 Ticket Sales – $343 (We will show the home team of the match with the $ collected)

The Crew – $36
Slow Rollers – $10
Moose Rackers – $10
Aim to Thrill – $55
Sharks – $24
Screamin Eagles – $15
Pool Cats – $25
Ball Breakers – $32
PrimeTime – $15
Miscue Madness – $44
Pool & the Gang – $52

Places to get information about our league
Sarasota Pool League Website – sarasotapoolleague.com
Sarasota Pool League Facebook page – facebook.com/sarasotapoolleague
Sarasota Pool League stats are on compusport.ca
• Just click “My League”
• Then find and click the tile for “Sarasota Pool League”
• You can download their phone app too

Click here to download Week 21 cover sheet and stats