Events

Battle of the Best – Annual Tournament Announcement
Your invited to the 4th annual “Battle of The Best”
May 31st at 10:30 AM at Sandstone Lanes
Entry fee $200/team includes prize money and cheeseburgers, salad and dessert.
Firstly, The Top 3 teams from Olds BCA League and top 3 teams from Drumheller BCA League will be eligible for spots. If one can’t, make it we will go to next team etc.
Six teams’ total. Play a round robin against the other town.
Maximum of 5 handicap like in league playoffs.
You can pick up spare players if needed but you must have at least 2 (This was modified from 3 to match what some other tournaments do to promote participation in late season) original players and if you pick up other players they must be from your league and have at least 32 games.
16 game format same as league playoffs.
Round 1
- O1 vs D3
- O2 vs D2
- O3 vs D1
Round 2
- O1 vs D1
- O2 vs D3
- O3 vs D2
Round 3
- O1 vs D2
- O2 vs D1
- O3 vs D3
Top team Total Points from Each Town represent your town in the finals and will be played 15 minutes after the round robin is completed.
🥇 1st Place - $500 and names on Town Trophy
🥈 2nd Place - $300
We will have hamburgers and hotdogs salad etc available for spectators at a cost of $15. Thank you for supporting pool league during the season and coming out to cheer for your town.
2027 Year-End Tournaments
Drumheller @ Stampede Barn
April 15–18, 2027
Olds @ Evergreen Centre
April 23–25, 2027
Year-End Tourney & Signup Info – Drumheller/Olds 2026
FYI
To register for year-end Singles or Scotch Doubles tourneys, you must text 403.334.0007 with your request and identify the events you wish to enter. Include your first and last name.
Ensure that you receive a response stating you are registered. Until you receive a response, you are not registered.
Singles Event
- Friday night at 8:00 PM
- Be 15 minutes early
Important
All year-end tourney information is on the league website:
www.bcaalberta.com
Check the Events section and home page to stay informed. These tournaments fill up fast, so do not wait until the last minute.
Participants must arrive 15 minutes before start time.
Scotch Doubles
- Team handicap max: 17
- Event is Sunday after lunch
Contact
Big Country Amusements
Text: 403.334.0007
Email: bcaalberta@gmail.com
Sundre League Finals – May 1–3
Sundre League Finals will take place May 1–3 at Wranglers Tavern in Sundre.
For detailed information, contact Les at 403 507 9810.
Drumheller Finals 2026
Friday, Apr 17, 2026
Tournament Info
RELIABLE TAXI EXTRA CAB RUNNING FOR TOURNEY !!
403.321.0128
FULL TOURNEY LAYOUT POSTED AT BARN @ 5 P.M. APR-17-2026
Round 1 – Tuesday League Play
6:00 P.M. – Round 1 (Start Tuesday League Play)
1st Round Tuesday League Play Off (Teams TBA)
Line up will be posted on website Apr-16 / Thur afternoon
Full tournament layout posted at the Barn at 5:00 P.M.
5 Max Handicap Max Per Round
8-Ball Singles Qualifier
8:00 P.M. – 8-Ball Singles Qualifier
"Must be present by 7:45 PM TO SECURE YOUR SPOT"
SINGLES IS "OPEN TO PUBLIC"
TEXT 403.334.0007 TO REGISTER !!!
MAKE SURE YOU RECEIVE CONFIRMATION THAT YOU ARE REGISTERED!!!!
4 Divisions (8-player round-robin format, 4 tables per division)
Names drawn for placement. Total Points for Bracket Placements
8-Ball Singles Finals
10:00 P.M. – 8-Ball Singles Finals
Single Knockout, Race to 3 for 1st bracket, remaining brackets race to 2
Bracket Positions:
A Bracket (1st & 2nd place from each division)
B Bracket (3rd & 4th place from each division)
C Bracket (5th & 6th place from each division)
D Bracket (7th & 8th place from each division)
Entry Fee: $20 per player : 100% Entry Fee Pay Out !!
Payout for all divisions (4 tables per Bracket)
MAJOR PRIZE DRAW MIDNIGHT !!
8-Ball Mini games will be offered as tables become available.
Saturday, Apr 18
Round 2 – Tuesday League
9:30 A.M. – Start of Round 2 (Tuesday League)
Teams TBA as per posted Draw Sheet at Stampede Barn
Full tournament layout posted at the Barn
Wednesday Fun League
11:15 A.M. – Round 1 (Wed Fun League Start Double Knockout)
Tuesday/Wednesday League play layout will be posted at the Barn
Hard Luck Competition
7:50 ish P.M. – Hard Luck Competition (New Event)
2 RND ONLY FORMAT
FUN AND FAST THIS YEAR
NOTE, 2 X 4 TEAM DIVISIONS
So Hard Luck should finish before 11 P.M. ish, NOT as late as past years !!
8 teams (1st 8 to enter)
Open to all teams/players knocked out of main events, Tuesday Fun League
Will draw for your divisions
Entry Fee: $40 per team
Added Money: $200.00 per/div Total $400
Lots of tables available. Total Points
Teams need only 2 original players and may mix players from Fun & Tuesday Leagues to form a team
MAJOR PRIZE DRAW AT MIDNIGHT !!
8-Ball Mini games will be offered as tables become available.
Sunday, Apr 19
League Finals
10:00 AM – Tuesday League Semi-Final
11:00 AM – Fun League Final
11:45 A.M. – Finals for Tuesday
9-Ball Scotch Doubles
12:30 P.M. – 9-Ball Scotch Doubles
Entry Fee: $20 per player
Max Teams: 16
Handicap per team 17 (8-player round robin)
2 Divisions
Draw for placement
$4 green fees included in the entry fee
Each match consists of 2 games (win/loss format)
Added Money: $80, “$40 Per Division”
Tournament End
3:00 – 4:00 P.M. – Tourney End
CAMPING $20 PER NIGHT, PROCEEDS TO Stampede Barn
Olds Finals 2026
Friday April 24, 2026
Tournament Layout
FULL TOURNEY LAYOUT POSTED AT EVERGREEN CENTRE @ 5 P.M. APRIL - 24 2026
Round 1 – Tuesday League Play
6:00 P.M. – Round 1 (Tuesday League Play)
Teams TBA
"Will be posted on website the afternoon of April 23th"
Full tournament layout posted at the Evergreen Center at 5:00 P.M. Apr-24
5 Handicap Max Per Round
8-Ball Singles Qualifier
8:00 P.M. – 8-Ball Singles Qualifier
"Must be present by 7:45 P.M. TO SECURE YOUR SPOT"
"OPEN TO PUBLIC"
3 Divisions (8-player round-robin format, 4 tables per division)
Names drawn for placement. Total Points Tourney
8-Ball Singles Finals
10:00 P.M. – 8-Ball Singles Finals
Single Knockout, Race to 3 for 1st bracket, remaining brackets race to 2
Final Bracket Positions:
All Brackets will have 2 byes
A Bracket (1st & 2nd place from each division)
B Bracket (3rd & 4th place from each division)
C Bracket (5th & 6th place from each division)
D Bracket (7th & 8th place from each division)
Entry Fee: $20 per player
100% Entry Fees Pd Out
Payout for all divisions (3 tables per division)
Extras & Activities
MAJOR PRIZE DRAW AT MIDNIGHT !!
8-Ball Mini games will be offered as tables become available.
Saturday, April 25
Round 2 – Tuesday League
9:30 A.M. – Start of Round 2 (Tuesday League)
(Teams TBA) as per draw sheet at location
Full tournament layout posted at the Evergreen
Hard Luck Competition
6:20 P.M. – Hard Luck Competition
2 GAME RND FORMAT
4 player teams: only need 2 ORIGINAL team members to form team !!!
NOTE "EARLY START THIS YEAR" ONLY 6 TEAMS SHOULD BE FINISHED BEFORE 11 PM!
6 teams (first 6 to enter)
Open to all teams/players that are knocked out of Main Tourney League play
Entry Fee: $40 per team
Added Money: $200
Lots of tables available. Total Points for Win
Teams need only 2 original team players, and may mix players from Leagues to form a team
MAJOR PRIZE DRAW MIDNIGHT !!
8-Ball Mini games will be offered as tables become available.
Sunday, April 26
Tuesday League Finals
10:00 A.M. – Finals for Tuesday League
9-Ball Scotch Doubles
12:30 P.M. – 9-Ball Scotch Doubles
Entry Fee: $20 per player
Max Teams: 16
Handicap per team 17 (8-player round robin)
2 Divisions
Draw for placement
$4 green fees included in the entry fee
Each match consists of 2 games (win/loss format)
Added Money: $80
“40 Per Divisions”
Tournament End
3:00 – 4:00 P.M. – Tournament Complete






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