Table Talk - 8/10/2026:  Week #5 

1.  Spring 2026 Awards Banquet

On Monday August 3rd we held the Spring 2026 Awards banquet at The Stone Brewery at Liberty Station. It was very successful with 84 players attending.  

• Perpetual Award plates for those with a perpetual trophy board will have been delivered to your location of play. Captains, look for that envelope as directed by Niki’s text to you.  Please look them over for accuracy. 
  
  
• Award Plate/Trophy errors - If there is an error on the award plate affixed to your trophy, or for the perpetual board, please text a picture of the plate and what the correction should be to Niki Dolecki at 619-944-3152.  Also, if you requested the perpetual award but received a trophy, text Niki. 
  
  
• Thank you to Curtis Lamb, Patrick O’Connor, Pierce Braden, Niki, Russ and the rest of the SDPL Board for helping run the show and ensuring a fun night for all. 
  
  
• Award banquet pic’s have been posted to our SDPL Facebook page.  Check them out and add any pictures you took at the event.  Spring 2026 Awards Banquet

2.  Board Elections – Get your nominations in!

• President, Treasurer, Community Relations, and Secretary are SDPL Board member positions open for nominations. Members may nominate themselves or other SDPL members interested. To complete a nomination, send an email to Niki Dolecki at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. expressing interest. Include 1) Name, 2) position(s) and 3) a short summary of qualifications or reasons for seeking a Board position. Nominations will be accepted through Monday August 24th.
  
  
• The information will then be communicated to membership via current channels with a maximum of seventy-five words. All nominations of league members will be confirmed by the Board prior to the ballot phase. Voting will occur in September prior to the October captains meeting.
  
  
• New Board members elected will assume their role in the Spring 2027 season. Secretary may assume that role today as it is an open position.

3.  StatsWest Coast Challenge 85 – NEW UPDATES

• Participant room reservations: They have been submitted to the Hyatt. The SDPL will email confirmation to participants within the week. 
  
  
• Money tournaments:  are filling up fast. If you want to play in any of them, sign up via Digital Pool and pay via Zelle or Venmo ASAP. Instructions have been emailed from Niki Dolecki. Text Jay Wunderl if you need help signing up. 619-416-4718
  
  
• Tax deductible donations: The SDPL is asking for donations to support WCC 85. Three tables are named after current and former SDPL distinguished players (Norma Posey, Joe Myers and Bill Dorman) and your donation will support their honorarium. Donations as small as $1 will be matched by Jay Wunderl up to $250. Please Venmo Russell Mortenson Boyd@Russm92107 to make a donation – and thank you!
  
  
• Non-participant reservations: Reservations for non-participants wishing to attend may get the discounted rate of $109 + $20 resort fee ($129 + tax) while rooms last. Use and share with friends/relatives the following link. Hyatt WCC 85 Reservations. Come watch, play in the money tournaments, and have some fun! 
  
  
• Streaming of match play: A table at the WCC will be streamed allowing those that can’t come an opportunity to watch key matches. A link will be sent out and posted on the SDPL Facebook page once it is set up.

Upcoming Activities: 

1. Friday August 21 - Sunday, August 23 West Coast Challenge Palm Springs. WCC will be held at the downtown Hyatt Palm Springs. We negotiated a discounted rate of $129 per night. WCC will host money tournaments including Thursday (8 Ball) Friday (9 Ball) and Saturday (Calcutta Scotch doubles), with entry fees of $30 each night. During your free time, you can enjoy the tournament, lounge by the Hyatt pool, play at the casino, shop downtown or go clubbing on Arenas.
     
   
   
2. SDPL Board Meeting – August 12th, 7 – 8pm at The Loft. (Back patio).
   
3. SDPL Rules Committee meeting – This is where you may request rule changes for the following season. It is your chance to get involved and make positive change. August 26th, 6 - 7pm at The Alibi. (Back patio)
   

 
Table Talk - 7/27/2026:  Week #4 

1.  Fall26 Board Elections

• President, Treasurer, Community Relations, and Secretary are SDPL Board member positions open for nominations. Members may nominate themselves or other SDPL members interested. To complete a nomination, send an email to Niki Dolecki at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. expressing interest. Include 1) Name, 2) position(s) and 3) a short summary of qualifications or reasons for seeking a Board position. Nominations will be accepted through Monday August 24th.
  
  
• The information will then be communicated to membership via current channels with a maximum of seventy-five words. All nominations of league members will be confirmed by the Board prior to the ballot phase. Voting will occur in September prior to the October captains meeting.
  
  
• New Board members elected will assume their role in the Spring 2027 season.

2.  West Coast Challenge 85 Update

• Curtis emailed invitations on Wednesday the 15th (2:08pm) to our team, individual, women’s, rising star, hi-lo tournament winners eligible to participate in the WCC and referees. Invitations also sent to our B and C division winning teams. Call Ann Camonayan or Curtis Moore to confirm your attendance today. If you don’t confirm, we will invite alternates to replace you.
  
  
• Non-participant reservations: Reservations for non-participants wishing to attend may get the discounted rate of $109 + $20 resort fee ($139 + tax) while rooms last. Use and share with friends/relatives the following link. Hyatt WCC 85 Reservations. Come watch, play in the money tournaments, and have some fun! 

3.  Stats Reporting: You will find this week's results, this week's 4-0s, and the Top 25.   The results are organized by each division. 
     Click here to see the stats.

Upcoming Activities: 

1.   Monday, August 3 Awards Party at Stone Brewing Liberty Station. Cocktails- 6p,   Dinner - 7p.     
SDPL is foremost about friendships.   The party is a social event to strengthen those friendships.  I encourage all members to make the effort to attend.   The Awards Party last season was memorable.   To make the party accessible to all league members, the party will be held on a Monday night.  If you played 20 games in the Spring26 or are a Fall26 new member, the meal is free.   For all others the meal is $25.  

 

2.  Friday August 21 - Sunday, August 23   West Coast Challenge Palm Springs.   
WCC will be held at the downtown Hyatt Palm Springs.   We negotiated a discounted rate of $129 per night.   WCC will host money tournaments Friday (9 Ball) and Saturday (Calcutta Scotch doubles), with entry fees of $30 each night.  During your free time, you can enjoy the tournament, lounge by the Hyatt pool, play at the casino, shop downtown or go clubbing on Arenas.    

  

 
Table Talk - 7/20/2026:  Week #3   

1. San Diego Pride 2026, It’s a wrap

A special thank you to Patrick O’Connor, Ashi Fachler and everyone that helped with the San Diego Pool League entry to the San Diego Pride Parade. If you missed it, here’s some fun pics taken by Ashi. More pic’s can be seen on our San Diego Pool League Facebook page. Click each photo to see the enlarged image. 

2. West Coast Challenge 85 Update

• • Curtis emailed invitations on Wednesday the 15^th(2:08pm) to our team, individual, women’s, rising star and hi-lo tournament winners eligible to participate in the WCC. Invitations also sent to our B and C division winning teams. Please read, reply to confirm your participation and pay your co-pay no later than July 27^th.  If you don’t respond, we will invite alternates to replace you.  Call or text Ann C., Curtis or Jay if you can’t find the email.
  • Referees for the tournament have been selected and sent invitations as well.
  • Non-participant reservations:Reservations for non-participants wishing to attend may get the discounted rate of $109 + $20 resort fee ($129 + tax) while rooms last. Use and share with friends/relatives the following link. Hyatt WCC 85 Reservations. Come watch, play in the money tournaments, and have some fun!  

3. Stats Reporting: You will find this week's results, this week's 4-0s, and the Top 25.  The results are organized by each division.
   click here to see the Stats

Upcoming activities: 

1. Monday, August 3 Awards Party at Stone Brewing Liberty Station.     Cocktails- 6p,   Dinner - 7p.     SDPL is foremost about friendships.   The party is a social event to strengthen those friendships.  I encourage all members to make the effort to attend.   The Awards Party last season was memorable.   To make the party accessible to all league members, the party will be held on a Monday night.  If you played 20 games in the Spring26 or are a Fall26 new member, the meal is free.   For all others the meal is $25.  
   
   
   
   
2. Friday August 21 - Sunday, August 23   West Coast Challenge Palm Springs.   WCC will be held at the downtown Hyatt Palm Springs.   We negotiated a discounted rate of $129 per night.   WCC will host money tournaments Friday (9 Ball) and Saturday (Calcutta Scotch doubles), with entry fees of $30 each night.  During your free time, you can enjoy the tournament, lounge by the Hyatt pool, play at the casino, shop downtown or go clubbing on Arenas.    
   
     

 
Table Talk - 7/13/2026:  Week #2 

Before discussing this season, I want to commend to you our Board of Officers and the EXCELLENT work they did over the past season.   We accomplished major changes and tested new ideas that have been widely approved.   My thanks go out to Jay Wunderl,  VP,  Niki Dolecki, Statistician, Russ Mortenson-Boyd, Treasurer, Patrick O’Connor, Community Relations,  Ann Camonayan, WCC Liaison,  Brian Purcell, Skills Training and Ernie Elliot, Webmaster.  Their work on your behalf this past season made the following possible:

1. BCA membership.
2. Automated scorekeeping and reporting.
3. 17 new players added mid season through the New Player Program.
4. Awards Party at Stone Brewing Liberty Station with 54 attendees.
5. Table Talk, our weekly newsletter.
6. Weekly publication of our Top25 list with 4-0 reporting.
7. Out At the Park Padres Night with 64 attendees.
8. Skills Training program during playoffs with 12 attendees.
9. Digital Pool software for WCC qualifiers.
10. Divisional playoffs.
11. WCC invitations to Divisional playoff champions.

Most importantly, enthusiasm and participation in league activities is growing.   All of this is only possible through the hard work of your board members.   Please join me in recognizing their efforts.

Last week,  we lost one team in each division.    Consequently, your team will have 2 byes this season.    The SDpool.org schedules note which teams have a bye.   Niki sent this revised schedule to all members as well.   

Upcoming activities:

1. Monday, August 3    Awards Party at Stone Brewing Liberty Station.     Cocktails- 6p,   Dinner - 7p.     SDPL is foremost about friendships.   The party is a social event to strengthen those friendships.  I encourage all members to make the effort to attend.   The Awards Party last season was memorable.   To make the party accessible to all league members, the party will be held on a Monday night.  If you played 20 games in the Spring26 or are a Fall26 new member, the meal is free.   For all others the meal is $25.  

2. Friday August 21 - Sunday, August 23   West Coast Challenge Palm Springs.   WCC will be held at the downtown Hyatt Palm Springs.   We negotiated a discounted rate of $129 per night.   WCC will host money tournaments Friday (9 Ball) and Saturday (Calcutta Scotch doubles), with entry fees of $30 each night.  During your free time, you can enjoy the tournament, lounge by the Hyatt pool, play at the casino, shop downtown or go clubbing on Arenas.    

3. Stats Reporting:    You will find this week's results, this week's 4-0s, and the Top 25.   The results are organized by each division.
   
   Click here to see the Stats

Welcome to the SDPL Fall 2026 Season!


Before discussing this season, I want to commend to you our Board of Officers and the excellent work that they did over the past season. We accomplished major changes and tested new ideas that have been widely approved. My thanks go out to Jay Wunderl, VP, Niki Dolecki, Statistician, Russ Mortenson-Boyd, Treasurer, Patrick O’Connor, Community Relations, Ann Camonayan, WCC Liaison, Brian Purcell, Skills Training and Ernie Elliott, Webmaster. Their work on your behalf this past season made the following possible:

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RISING STAR TOURNAMENT RESULTS -

The Rising Star tournament was held on Sunday, July 28 at Pockets Billiards & Brew. This tournament was open to all B & C division SDPL players having played games (42% for B and 40% for C) of possible games this season. Players were seeded, best of 5 games (race to 3), double elimination tournament. Lag for 1st break then alternate breaks. The Top 2 players will play in the West Coast Challenge in Palm Springs August 21 – 23rd.

Click HERE for a complete breakdown of the tournament/results. 

Congratulations to:

1st:   David McCormick
2nd:  Mathew Crockett

Congratulations to Our Winners

The San Diego Pool League is pleased to announce the winners of our playoffs and West Coast Challenge qualifying tournaments. (The Tops and Bottoms Tournament will be held on June 28, 11a at Pockets.) Please join me in congratulating these players on their accomplishments.

League Champions/ Teams tournament invitees

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The SDPL Women’s tournament is Saturday June 20^th @ 11am @ The Break Room and advance registration is now open!   See the flyer below for info.

To register by the 8pm June19th deadline:

1. Pay Jay Wunderl $10.00 via Venmo or Zelle
   1. Via Venmo pay Jay Wunderl@Jay-Wunderl 
   2. Via Zelle on your banks mobile app pay Jay Wunderl using (619) 416-4718
   3. Include “Women’s” and players full name being registered in the notes, especially if paying for a teammate 

Jay Wunderl

VP, San Diego Pool League

The SDPL Open Individual tournament is Sunday June 21^st @ 11am @ Pockets Billiards and Brew and advance registration is now open!   See the flyer below for info.

To register by the 8pm June 20^th deadline:

1. Pay Jay Wunderl $10.00 via Venmo or Zelle
   1. Via Venmo pay Jay Wunderl@Jay-Wunderl 
   2. Via Zelle on your banks mobile app pay Jay Wunderl using (619) 416-4718
   3. Include “Open” and players full name being registered in the notes, especially if paying for a teammate 

Jay Wunderl

VP, San Diego Pool League

TABLE TALK 6/08/2026:  WEEK #21

1. Tops & Bottoms (Hi/Lo) tourney results.  

1. 1^stPlace – Arcelio Garcia & Josh Cliff-Tuttle (Center)
2. 2^ndPlace – Abdul Ibrahim & Keith Ericson (Right)
3. 3rd Place – Gordon Byom & Scott Eaves (Left)

Congratulations to our top 3 teams and everyone that came to play. Arcelio and Josh will be representing San Diego at the West Coast Challenge 85 in Palm Springs.  And, we had great participation from each division.  Lastly, thank you to Garret and the team at Pockets Billiards and Brew for hosting us.

Next Tournament: Women’s – Saturday June 20^th at The Break Room.

2. FREE Skills Training/Education: Now’s your chance to learn from highly experienced A division players – FOR FREE!

a. Two Dates: Monday 06/15 & 06/22
b. Time:​ 6 – 8pm
c. Location: Alibi – 1403 University Avenue (Hillcrest)
d. To register: We will create an event on the SDPL Facebook page to sign up. If you don’t have FB, you can text me (Brian) at 713-416-9673 and I’ll hold a spot for you.

 3. Team and Individual Playoffs Reminder: Team playoffs begin next Monday the 15^th.  If you are on one of the top 4 teams in your division, check your schedule in the FargoRate App for the team and location you’ll be playing.

4. Fall26 season starts July 6. 

a. Players – please notify your captain if you will or will not return next season. Or your new captain is switching teams.
b. Captains - By June 9th tell Jay or Niki if your team will be returning in the same location, and of changes to the roster. We may have new players if you need replacements.
c. Want to be a captain? Call Jay or Niki and we’ll helpyou.
 

5. Table Tips. Check out this week’s skills videos under the MENU / SKILLS above.

6. New Host/Sponsor information packet now available.The SDPL is in need of new host bar/sponsor locations for Fall 2026. If you know of one and want to place your team there, you can find the SDPL Host-Sponsor info package in Documents on this site.  Check it out.

7. Stats Reporting:    You will find this week's results, this week's 4-0s, and the Top 20.   The results are organized by each division.    

Click here to see the Stats

REGISTRATION ENDS 8PM TODAY (SATURDAY)!

C & B division players – this is a great tourney to team up with and learn from more advanced players. 

The Tops & Bottoms tournament is this Sunday June 7^th @ 10am and advance registration is now open!   See the flyer below for info.

To register by the 8pm June 6^th deadline:

1. You should have 40+ games played to play in the tournament.  
2. Pay Jay Wunderl $10.00 via Venmo or Zelle
   1. Via Venmo pay Jay Wunderl@Jay-Wunderl 
   2. Via Zelle on your banks mobile app pay Jay Wunderl using (619) 416-4718
   3. Include players full name being registered in the notes, especially if paying for a Monday night teammate 

Jay Wunderl

VP, San Diego Pool League

TABLE TALK 6/01/2026:  WEEK #20

1. Tops & Bottoms (Hi/Lo) tourney is Sunday June 7th. This tournament partners novice players with advanced players as a team in a best of three (race to 2) double elimination scotch doubles format. Winning team will play in the West Coast Challenge in Palm Springs August 21 – 23rd.

a. C division – If you want free lessons from a very good pool player, you’ll be partnered with an A division player.  It’s a great way to learn.

b. B division – A strong B team duo could earn you a spot in the WCC 

c. A division – Come share your knowledge & experience

Want more info on registering:

a. See email sent to you on Saturday May 30th @ 1:45pm 

b. See our Event on our SDPool Facebook page. 

2. FREE Skills Training/Education: Now’s your chance to learn from highly experienced A division players – FOR FREE!

a. Two Dates: Monday 06/15 & 06/22

b. Time:​ 6 – 8pm

c. Location: Alibi – 1403 University Avenue (Hillcrest)

d. To register: We will create an event on the SDPL Facebook page to sign up. If you don’t have FB, you can text me (Brian) at 713-416-9673 and I’ll hold a spot for you.

3. Fall26 season starts July 6. 

a. Players – please notify your captain if you will or will not return next season. Or your new captain is switching teams.

b. Captains - By June 9th tell Jay or Niki if your team will be returning in the same location, and of changes to the roster. We may have new players if you need replacements.

c. Want to be a captain? Call Jay or Niki and we’ll helpyou.

4. Table Tips. Check out this week’s skills videos under the MENU / SKILLS above.

5. Team and Individual Playoffs Reminder

6. New Host/Sponsor information packet now available.The SDPL is in need of new host bar/sponsor locations for Fall 2026. If you know of one and want to place your team there, you can find the SDPL Host-Sponsor info package in Documents on this site.  Check it out.

7. Stats Reporting:    You will find this week's results, this week's 4-0s, and the Top 20.   The results are organized by each division.    

Click here to see the Stats

The Tops & Bottoms tournament is Sunday June 7^th @ 10am and advance registration is now open!   See the flyer below for info.

To register by the 8pm June 6^th deadline:

1. You should have 40+ games played after this Monday to play in the tournament.  (You are getting this email because you’re either over 40, or close to it.)
2. Pay Jay Wunderl $10.00 via Venmo or Zelle
   1. Via Venmo pay Jay Wunderl@Jay-Wunderl 
   2. Via Zelle on your banks mobile app pay Jay Wunderl using (619) 416-4718
   3. Include players full name being registered in the notes, especially if paying for a teammate 

Jay Wunderl
VP, San Diego Pool League