Author: Skip Perry

We are excited to announce that SFPA’s major tournaments will be contested this season at the beloved Family Billiards. Thanks are owed to Hall of Famer Tom Seymour and Family owner Delbert Wong for their hard work in helping Joan finalize the logistics.

Please check the Tournaments tab or the interactive calendar for more information about dates and times. We also encourage you to support Family Billiards with your attendance and financial support as they work to emerge from the pandemic.

9-ball qualifiers will be taking place throughout the month of October, starting this Saturday at the Cinch. Two players from each qualifier will advance to the finals on October 30.

Congratulations to the following players who finished in the top 4 in the Luby last weekend:

1. Billy Tzeng, Gino & Carlo Pool Boys
2. Jessie Manuel, Churchill Get You Saved
3. Korvin Bothwell, Churchill Strokers
4. Micky Sharif, Churchill Strokers

This weekend we are delighted to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Luby Invitational tournament. The Luby, as it is familiarly known, was created in the Fall 1997 season to honor Luby Pelletier, who helped found the SFPA league and was well known for his emphasis on teaching new players and bringing them into the game of pool.

New league members and players with a season record of .500 or below for the past 2 seasons are invited to play in the event. It is unique for its collegial atmosphere and the encouragement of coaching by more experienced players, many of whom attend each season to give advice and cheer on the participants. Participation is free for eligible players.

Warmup begins at the Cinch at 11:30 am on Saturday September 24th, with play beginning at 12 noon. Please click on the calendar link for more information about the format and logistics.

Congratulations to the top finishers in the captain’s tournament:

1. Thayer McDougle, Sneaky Peaks
2. Jeff Smith, Route 101 Dalmatians
3. Nithin Tharakan, Slate Silver Sparkles
4. Kevin DeWar, Smoke & Rumors

This is Thayer’s 6th captain’s tournament victory and 14th overall SFPA tournament win. Great job, Thayer!

The captain’s tournament is back this season!

The Pilsner Inn will be hosting the event on Saturday, September 10. Sign-ups open at noon and the event will begin at 12:30 pm. Click here for more information about the format and logistics.