Billiards

8-BALL  BILLIARDS 2026

Saturday, September 12

Entry Deadline:  August 29

 

Magoo’s Sports Bar and Billiards

5002 S Memorial Dr

Tulsa, OK 74145

Check In begins:  8:30am – NO Last minute entries allowed. Must register by August 29.

Event Start: 9:00am

Continental breakfast (donuts, coffee, etc.) and Lunch will be provided.

FORMAT

  1. The tournament format will be Double Elimination for Singles and Scotch Doubles (1 man and 1 woman, alternating shots).
    8-Ball rules will follow World Standardized Rules unless noted at Event.
  2. Players can use their own cues; cues are also available at the venue.
  3. Men and Women Singles brackets are based on Age groups 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Women will not play against men in Singles.
  4. Scotch Doubles brackets will also be based on Age groups 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+. Older partners must compete in the younger partner’s bracket (Age group).
  5. OSG Medals will be presented for 1st through 3rd place for each Age Division:
    50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85-89, 90+.
  6. Registration deadline is August 29.
  7. Please register for Scotch Doubles too if interested. If you have a specific partner in mind, you must have their email address and year of birth when you Register in order to identify / Invite them to be your Scotch Doubles partner.
  8. Each match consists of best 2 of 3 games. Coin flip will determine who breaks the first game; the winner of the previous game breaks for games 2 and 3.
  9. OSG reserves the right to change the tournament format based upon entry numbers or other circumstances, including time limits for games if needed.

RULES

  • 8-Ball RACK must have the 1-ball on the foot spot, the 8-ball in the center, and a solid and a stripe on the two lower corners.
  • Players will CALL all SHOTS (intended ball and pocket) unless OBVIOUS. Banks, combinations, rails, etc. do not need to be called, just the intended ball and pocket.

 

  • The BREAK:
    • Coin flip used to determine first break (winner picks who breaks).
    • Player breaking may use any cue available.
    • Player breaking places the cue ball anywhere behind the headstring for the break.
    • If any ball is legally pocketed during the break without pocketing the cue ball (Foul), the Breaker continues to shoot, and the table is still considered OPEN, regardless of which balls were pocketed.
    • If the Breaker pockets a ball legally on the second shot, they are committed to that group (stripes or solids). If not, the table is still considered OPEN for the next shooter.
    • If no balls are pocketed on the Break, at least 4 balls must be driven to any rail, or it can be considered an illegal break. The incoming shooter has the option to:
      1) accept the table as is and continue shooting the OPEN table,
      2) re-rack and break themselves, or
      3) re-rack and have the other shooter break again.
    • Pocketing the 8-ball on a legal break is not a FOUL or WIN. If the 8-ball is pocketed, the Breaker has the option of re-breaking or re-spotting the 8-ball and accepting the balls in position.
    • If the Breaker pockets the 8-ball and scratches, the opponent has the option of re-spotting the 8-ball and continuing play or re-breaking.
    • If the Breaker commits any other fouls or scratches during the break, the opponent starts with “Ball in Hand Behind the Headstring”.
  • FOULS
    • During every shot, at least one ball must be driven to a rail or pocketed. If not, this is a foul.
    • FOULS during the Break result in Ball in Hand BEHIND THE HEADSTRING.
    • All FOULS after the break result in the incoming shooter having
      Ball in Hand anywhere on the table. The cue ball can be moved as often as needed with hand or cue until the shot.
    • Examples of standard Fouls include Cue ball scratch or off the table, striking the wrong ball first, no rail after contact, double hit, inadvertently touching any balls with hand, clothing, hair, or cue, playing out of turn, no foot on the floor at the time of contact, etc.
  • CONDUCT
    • All players expected to call their own Fouls and police their own games. Disputes will be resolved by Event Director or designate.
    • No disruptive behavior allowed while anyone is shooting. This applies to all players and fans.
    • No SMOKING, VAPING, FOOD or DRINK allowed in pool table area.

EVENT DIRECTOR

Sandy Chamberlain

918-882-7959

Sandychamberlain@gmail.com

Oklahoma is an OPEN state.  Players from other states and countries are welcome to play.

Billiards-8 Ball is an OPEN event at the NSGA Championships.

This means you do not have to participate in state games to qualify—you may register directly.

The 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games is a great place to practice your skills for the national competition.

 

2026 IS a qualifying year for participation in the 2027 National Senior Games in TULSA.

All OKLAHOMA RESIDENTS who PARTICIPATE in an event at the 2026 Oklahoma Senior Games automatically qualify to participate in that event at the 2027 National Senior Games in TULSA June 30 – July 11 if that event is offered.

(except pickleball players who must earn an Oklahoma 1st, 2nd or 3rd place in their event—because of the limited court capacity)

 

For more information about the NSGA Championships go to:  NSGA.com