EventsTournaments are held regularly at University Billiards Club every Saturday starting at 9:00pm and every Wednesday at approximately 8:00pm. Tournaments may also be held on other days and at differing times, so check the JaxFoos calendar out for upcoming tournament types, times and special events. Typically, all of our events will be double elimination, with matches that are two games out of three.
entry fee
$5-10 per person. Entry fees for events held on the first and third week of each month will be $5 for all participants. Events on the second and fourth week of each month will cost $5 for players rated UNDER 1700 local points and $10 for players rated 1700+ local points. The BYP on the fourth Saturday of each month will cost $10 for ALL players. Entry fees for other events will vary, especially at multi-event tournaments. Check the calendar for details.
players association fees
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handicapping
Most regular weekly matches are handicapped to encourage beginners. Handicaps vary depending on the difference between contending teams' combined local ratings. Our local ratings are available at the tournaments or online at netfoos. The handicap scale is shown below.
| Point Difference | Handicap Ruling |
|---|---|
| < 151 0 | No Handicap |
| 151 - 300 1 | 1 Point Per Match |
| 301 - 500 2 | 1st Serve & 1 Point Per Match |
| 501 - 650 3 | 1 Point Alternating |
| 651 - 800 4 | 1st Serve & 1 Point Alternating |
| 801 - 1000 5 | 1 Point Per Game |
| 1001 - 1200 6 | 1st Serve & 1 Point Per Game |
| 1201 - 1400 7 | 2 Points Alternating |
| 1401 - 1600 8 | 1st Serve & 2 Points Alternating |
| 1601 - 1800 9 | GM 1 = 2pts; GM 2 = 1pt; GM 3 = 2pt (7,6,7) |
| > 1800 10 | 1st Serve & GM 1 = 2pts; GM 2 = 1pt; GM 3 = 2pts (7,6,7) |
tournament types
DYP: Draw Your Partner Doubles
BYP: Bring Your Partner Doubles
Split-Draw: Players are divided based on their local rating. A player from each pool is drawn to form teams. Generally, this pairs an inexperienced player with a more experienced partner.
Seeded-Draw: The highest rated player is paired with lowest rated player, the second highest rated player is paired with the second lowest rated player and so forth, until the two players rated in the middle are paired.
Limited Doubles: A Bring Your Partner event that limits the team rating points total to a posted number; currently set at SIX (6) points.
Handicapped Limited Doubles v2.0:
This event is designed to get experienced players to choose less experienced partners.
The total team points, (local JTSPA points), must not exceed 6 points.
NO TEAM MAY EXCEED 6 POINTS!!!
Combo-Event Night: Alternate between Goalie Wars/Forward Shootout and Goalie Wars/Singles. It will also alternate between Handicapped and NOT Handicapped. Single or double elimination will depend on turnout.
Special Entry Singles:Handicapped Singles. Entry fees based on LOCAL points. Graduated Entry fees are: < 3 pts = $5, 3 pts = $10, 4+ pts =$15. These fees are based on LOCAL rating points, so unrated out of town players MUST arrive early enough to get rated (8 pm). There will be a bonus for the highest placing player rated at 2 pts, or lower (double return on entry fee).
King of the Hill: NO Handicap. Single game pick-up style doubles. Assemble a team and attempt to overthrow the King! A point is awarded to each player of the winning team for every game that is won after they've outed the previous King team. You may NOT have the same partner for two consecutive attempts to get to the "Big Dog" table. Prize money is be split by the top 3 players AND the player rated below 3 points who earns the most points in this format. There will be a sign up list to determine order of play on the preliminary table*. *=Depending on turnout, we may use two OR three tables in this format. Points can be earned after 9 pm AND after we have at least 6 participants, so be on time!
Local Pros Only: Typically a Draw-Your-Partner event. Only players with a 3+, or higher, rating points are allowed to participate. (Occasionally, players with 3 rating points are eligible).
