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

TABLE TALK 5/18/2026:  WEEK #19

1.  Next Monday is Memorial Day - no regular league play. C division make up matches include:
   1. SRO-2 vs Lancers 
   2. Alibi 1 vs Camels 1
      
      

2.  Spring26 ends June 8 for A & B.  C Division has make-up games that night.
   1. Alibi 1 vs SRO-2
      
      

3. SDPL Board Meeting on Wednesday, May 20, 7p at the Loft.   The agenda is posted under documents. All are welcome. Click here for a direct link to the agenda. 
   
   

4. Fall26 season starts July 6. Please notify your captain if you will or will not return next season. Captains please tell Jay or Niki of changes in your team. We have new players if you need replacements.
   
   

5. 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 Sponsors and Documents section on this site.  Check it out.
   
   

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

7. 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

TABLE TALK 5/11/2026:  WEEK #18

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   FargoRate App: SDPL players may download and use the FargoRate App to view future matches, team & individual standings, and more. A FargoRate guide for downloading and using the App is on the “MATCH PLAY” page. 
   
   

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   FargoRate App Premium Features: SDPL players also get premium features via our BCA Pool League membership. Unfortunately, those have not happened automatically. This FargoRate Premium Features Guide will help you get your premium features and eliminate that pesky note to purchase premium for $12.99. It also provides info on obtaining a refund if you’ve paid for the premium features.
   
   

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   New SKILLS page – Check it out in the menu above!  We’ll continue to add helpful videos to this page. SKILLS

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   Team Divisional Playoffs: As approved by team Captains, the top four teams in each division will have divisional playoffs on Monday June 15^th and June 22^nd.  

a.    Home team each week will be the team with the best regular season record.  (E.g., 1^st place team in regular season is always home team.)

b.    The winning team from each division will be invited to join the SDPL in Palm Springs for the West Coast Challenge (WCC) August 21 – 23^rd. The A division team will compete while B and C team winners will assist tournament directors, observe great pool play, and may compete in evening $ tournaments.

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   Spring26 Tournaments: Events have been created on our Facebook page. Check out the eligibility info and let your team and competition know if you intend to play. 

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   Games Needed to Play in Tournaments: As this is a West Coast Challenge (WCC) qualifying season, you must play at least 25% of eligible games to qualify for team playoffs and 50% of eligible games for the Spring26 Tournaments.  That means:  

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   A Message from the President: Every week I read news items detailing how Christian nationalism takes action against minority communities, including the LGBT+. This week, the Supreme Court stripped away voting protections from black and brown people. Last month, they gave the ok to forcing gay teens to suffer through conversion therapy. Texas A&M University banned the mention of sexual orientation in the classroom while MAGA school boards ban books. The National Park Service removed the pride flags from the Stonewall National Monument. Utah, Idaho and Montana ban the display of the Pride flag in schools, government property and public spaces. Florida will strip state funding to any local government that supports Pride festivals, threatening Key West Pride. It feels like anyone who is not a White Christian Male is under attack.

SDPL formed in the early days of the Pride movement and exists now because gay men wanted a safe space. Today we recognize each person’s pool playing skills while valuing their individuality, diversity and lived experience. Our Leaders in government should celebrate the dignity of individuality and diversity.

Elections are your time to express your opinion. Do not waste it. Do your research and vote for those that represent and protect your interests.

Curtis, President

8. 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