Welcome to Week #4
of the
San Diego Pool League!
SDPL Presidents Address
A Message from Russ Mortenson Boyd
Welcome to the San Diego Pool League for all our players, whether you are new or a returning friendly face. This is a circle of friends that meets weekly for fun filled activity. And that activity is pool.
I have come to realize over the years of playing pool - don’t ask how many, be nice to your elders - that the game of pool is not about you and your opponent. It is between you and the cue ball. The opponent is just a prop. If your opponent makes a move that makes it hard to shoot, just remember the words of one of the best WCC players, Frank Bustamante of Los Angeles, who once said, “there always is a shot, just find the angle. Theretofore, it is you vs. the cue ball and finding that angle that is what makes it fun.
Another fun activity within the league play is stepping up to assist the Board of Officers in carrying out their duties that you have chosen them to do. These men and women are players, just like you; they are also your friends. There are banquets to plan, tournament to host, trophies orders to choose and purchase. These duties actually are fun. Quite demanding at times, but still fun. A grateful smile is worth every moment.
Having said that, there is a time when membership on the Board of Officers comes to a close, at least for me. Effective immediately I am resigning as your league president. Jorge Calvo, our vice president, will automatically step into the role. He is qualified and ready to take over.
After being in the hospital for the past week, my family and I have discovered I have serious medical needs. I need this time to be with my family and to take charge of my health issues. I know that you all are thinking good thoughts and prayers for me. For that Bob, the children, and grandchildren and I are very thankful.
I will continue to play on my team as much as I can. I look forward to seeing all your happy smiling faces in the future matches.
I know that many speak of the good old days, when was that? Doesn’t the pool league have its good old days ahead? I sincerely believe so and I know that you do too.
Keep that in your mind and play well, my friends.
Russ Mortenson Boyd
Captains Log
From the Vice-President
Stay tuned for important news regarding the Board. After the Board Meeting, scheduled for Sunday, February 7th, expect an email and web site notice regarding some IMPORTANT information.
From the Statistician
PLEASE write legibly, it is very HARD to get the stats out if your
statistician is unable to read the score sheet. Please review the spelling of your team members
name and if you find any errors, please write in LEGIBLY on the bottom of your score sheet.
Adding Players
Tonight is the last night to add someone to your roster and have them play; unless you have had a
BYE. After the 4th week, a player will have to be on your roster before they will be allowed to play.
Players Without Teams
Statistician has a list of players who would like to play. If you need a player, please let David know, and he will forward to you contact information for the player.
Team Names
All teams are ENCOURAGED to have a team name. Just add it to your score sheet. Have a great season!
Rules-in-Review
3.3 TEAM REGISTRATION FEE -
Shall be $25.00 per team per season payable on the first night of season play. This fee registers the entire team and these funds will go into the SDPL operating fund.
1.1 PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY -
You are responsible for knowing the rules, applied
rulings, regulations, and schedules that pertain to any SDPL event you enter. You are
also responsible for cooperating with all referees and event officials, and for accurately
providing all requested information concerning your participation in the event to referees and
event officials when asked to do so.
1.12 LATE PLAYER -
During the regular season, prior to the start of the second half of a match a late
player may be permitted to make up all games missed in the first half. Once the second half has begun,
a late player may only make up a game in a quarter not yet completed. Any games that were due to play
in a quarter all ready completed will be forfeited.
3.4 WEEKLY PLAYERS FEE –
Shall be $28.00 per team (or $1.75 per game played) per week of regular play, payable at the match each week. The full amount is payable each week without exception. Each player playing that week shall pay their portion of the player fees as determined by the team captains. Regardless of the numbers of players, $28.00 is due without exception.
Upcoming Events
Valentines Day
Kiss your lover/partner/friend!
Sun, Feb 14th.
Weekly Highlights
Week #03
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Table Runs |
4 & O's |
| Gina Zide EGL2 Larry Olson MVR3 Tony Witty TRU2 |
Gina Zide EGL2 Jorge Calvo EGL2 Eva Vadasy KEL1 Dan Brown KEL1 Brad Kirby MVR3 Luis Abarca MVR4 Joe Myers MVR4 Dan Jackson PEC1 Brett Dailey PEC3 Ed Camarillo RDW2 Heather Philpott SRO1 Lorena Perez SRO1 Week #2 Add Justin Stewart RDW2 |
Pool Ponderings
Expand your horizon!
As we start this new season don't forget to visit our LINKS section. There you will find links to several national and international billiard organizations. Also, don't forget about those players who are making the news! Here is one example of a great site thats keeping us informed.
Note: 'Pool Ponderings' is offered to provide some insight into the crazy fixation we have on this game called 'pool'. For comments or suggestions, or if you have a favorite quote, please contact me at......
-- Webmaster.
Info Center
Rules Committee Meeting - Correction
FROM THE STATISTICIAN: Our first Rules Committee meeting is scheduled for Sunday, February 7th at the Hungry Stick in Clairmont Mesa. Starting time is at 10 am. It is YOUR chance to REQUEST a change in any rule or by-law in our Rule Book. Please note which rule you are referring too; write down YOUR proposed change and be prepared to discuss the reason for the change. Any approved proposed rule change will be discussed at the Board Meeting immediately following the Rules Committee meeting; then will be presented to the Captains at the Captain’s meeting for a vote. Any questions regarding rules can be brought to Jorge Calvo, Vice President and Head Referree – 760-717-9900.
The Hungry Stick
4664 Clairmont Mesa Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92117
5.4 RULES COMMITTEE MEETINGS - Open to all members of the SDPL, with all members eligible to vote.
All business affecting changes, additions or deletions to SDPL Bylaws, Match Policy or Rules must first come
before a scheduled Rules Committee meeting. All motions passed by simple majority at committee will then
be brought before the Board. No motion affecting SDPL Bylaws, Match Policy or Rules may be brought before
the captains w ithout first being brought before and passed by the Rules Committee. Notice of all meetings
must be made available to the membership at least two weeks prior to the date of the meeting.
If you wish to propose a change to any bylaw, rule or match policy, please bring, IN WRITING, the current
bylaw, rule or match policay, your proposed change and why the request is being made. Any questions,
please contact Jorge Calvo, Vice President and Head Referee.
Board Positions
Board positions up for election this season are Vice President, Secretary and Statistician. We urge everyone to consider running for the Board. If you have drive, would love to help the League continue to succeed and grow; but mostly, would love to get to know a bunch of great league members, nominate yourself. WE NEED YOU!!
Board of Directors - Elections
4.3 NOMINATIONS - During the first four weeks of each season, members interested in running for a Board position shall indicate so on their Monday night score sheet. All members have the option to present information to the statistician in regards to their qualifications and/or reasons for seeking a Board position. The information will then be passed on to membership via Table Talk with a maximum of seventy-five words. All nominations of league members will be confirmed by the Board prior to the ballot phase.
Rule Books
Rulebooks have been delayed. Please expect them either on week two or week three.