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              Our Mission             

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To promote and encourage participation in the Sport of Billiards

as a wholesome and healthy activity

 for all of the residents of The Villages

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About the VBC:

The Villages Billiards Club (VBC) is a non profit (501C7) organization for residents of The Villages who are enthusiasts of and actively play the sport of billiards. The purpose of the Club is to promote and encourage participation in the Sport of Billiards as a wholesome and healthy activity for all of the residents of The Villages. Our website strives to be a central location about billiards events, leagues, tournaments, education, news, & more, in The Villages, FL.   

 

You can use this button to make a club donation at any time.

Note: We are a non profit, but we are not a charitable organization so your donations are not tax deductable.

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MEMBERSHIP:

The VBC is a calendar year membership based club and open to residents who want to participate in Club activities. Membership dues is used to help support club activities. For more membership information visit our membership page, or hit the "become a member button on the home page. 

 

The VBC sponsors and promotes the following:

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Leagues

• VBC Friday 9am - 8 Ball League - This is a team based handicapped league that uses modified APA rules of play but is not affiliated with the APA organization

• VBC Women's & Men's Thursday 9am Singles 8 Ball Leagues - This is a handicapped league that follows BCA rules

• VBC Monday 1pm - 9 Ball league that follows modified BCA rules

 

Additionally, the VBC promotes leagues run by club members as a way to let our membership know of other opportunities to play. A listing can be found on our Activities page 

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Tournaments:

• VBC Friday Nite Special Tourneys: 1st Fri - W's, 2nd Fri - Mixer, 3rd Fri M's at LaHa

• VBC Monthly Al Parker Tournaments (APT) - 3rd Thurs at Silver Lake

• VBC Monthly Member Fun Social Tournaments - last Friday of the month

• VBC Feeney Cup (men's), & Ladies Cup - for ADV players held in February each year

• VBC Men & Women Invitationals for INT players held in October each year

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Lessons & Other Education:​
Monday: 

• Canal - 9am -  All Skills with Mike Fitzgerald

• Captiva - 10am - Adv. Beginner and Intermediate with Paul Gagnon

Tuesday:

• Chula Vista 9am Basic Stroke & Stance with Gale Bellew

Saturday:

• Big Cypress 9:30am Women’s Novice and Beginner with Mike Fitzgerald

 

Monthly Club Meetings:

The VBC holds a Monthly Member Business Meeting on the last Friday of every month at La Hacienda Recreation center at 5pm. Occasionally, this event date is changed due to recreation center availability or major club events. 

 

All club members are invited to attend the monthly meeting. NO reservation is required unless you plan to join us for dinner or a tournament. At this meeting the club president gives a Board of Directors report and and shares information about various club business, upcoming activities and other club news. These meetings also serve as the venue for annual club election of new officers which are held at the first member meeting of the year. 

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Monthly Club Dinner & Fun Social Tournaments:

One week in advance members receive an email notice to sign up for this event.

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In conjunction with the Monthly Member Meeting there is a Dinner & Fun Tournaments to give the membership an opportunity to socialize and meet other club members. Dinner immediately follows the Member Meeting. 

 

ALL members are encouraged to join us for dinner and or play in the tournaments regardless of skill level. Mixed Teams are created to include both men and women players of various skill levels in a series of 8 matches for prizes.

 

The tournaments held at 3pm and 6:30pm are meant to be fun & lighthearted and encourage fun and socialization over competitiveness. It can also be a learning experience with the more experienced players helping their lower skilled teammates with shots during matches

 

The fee to participate in this event is $7 per person. This helps cover the cost of dinner and tournament prize payouts. Remaining expenses are subsidized by the club treasury.  There is a $5 fee for dinner only and a $10 fee for dinner and to play in both the afternoon and evening tournaments.  You may choose to play in one or both tournaments.

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Members  must make reservations to participate no later than the Wednesday before an upcoming event so that we can plan our food and the tournament rosters. Contact Wendy at (352) 250-5295 or sidepocit2@comcast.net to reserve a spot

 

Members can bring guests to participate with prior reservations.

 

Other Activities:

The VBC also supports The Villages Recreation Department  by organizing and providing referees for the Billiards Senior Games in April each year.

 

VBC Billiards Equipment:

 The club offers equipment at reasonable prices to benefit it's 

 members. Contact Club President Gale Bellew for information.

 

Volunteer Opportunities:

The VBC values it's members and the many talents they have. We are always hoping for active participation in club events and activities. Members who would like to serve the club in any way should contact one of our club officers.

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