Author: Skip Perry

A familiar face appeared at the top of the podium at the Pilsner Inn as Thayer McDougle won the captain’s tournament for the eighth time. Thayer extends his lead over Mark Miller (5 times) and Lynn Westhoven (4 times) for the most number of wins in this event. Congratulations to all the top finishers:

1st – Thayer McDougle, Pilsner InnDecisives
2nd – Massimo Giusti, 101 Outs
3rd – Justin Anderson, Bus Stop Flyers
4th – Jerry Ball, Happy Lounge Rawhides

We look forward to seeing all new players and players with under .500 records over the past two seasons for the Luby Invitational at Route 101 on Thursday, March 20. Click here for more information about this free event.

SFGate.com recently posted a story about the yearly tournament at league sponsor Gino & Carlo, featuring a number of SFPA players: “At this 83-year-old San Francisco dive bar, a shot at immortality is just $25”

And the San Francisco Business Times wrote an article about The Hall, a new pool room founded by two SFPA board members and a third league member: “The Hall Bar & Billiards cues S.F. pool paradise with craft cocktail ambitions”

The new season is almost here! One captain or another member of each of the 42 teams signed up for the Spring 2025 season is requested to attend the captain’s meeting at the Pilsner Inn at 6:30 p.m. We will introduce the new teams and venues and make sure everyone is ready to go for Week 1 on March 11. This is also a good time to pay dues or let the board know whether you are looking for any new players.

The more things change, the more they stay the same…

It’s almost time for the Spring 2025 season!

Team captains
Starting on February 11, team captains will be able to register their teams on our stats page using this link. If any players are missing from our database, please email webmaster.sfpapool@gmail.com with their names and email addresses and we will get them added.

Individual players
Individual players can visit our Pay Dues page to get paid up for the season. Dues are unchanged at $70. Team captains can also send in payment for multiple players.

Looking for a team?
Fill out our player interest form and we will help you find a team to join. The awards party is also a good opportunity to meet other players and captains looking for team members.

Timing & deadlines
Team entries will close on February 25, with schedules coming out in time for the captain’s meeting on March 4. The first night of play will be March 11. Players can be added throughout the season.