A Brand New Way to Play

Tiger Bay Area Amateur Tour (BAAT) is a handicapped pool tournament open to all women except the top 16 WPBA pros. There are 11 tour stops each year in various cities throughout Florida's Tampa Bay area and beyond. The format is 8-ball and 9-ball combined (similar to the U.S. Amateur Championship) featuring Texas Express 9-ball and call-pocket 8-ball rules. Players race to their predetermined handicaps.

 
Each tournament will have $500 added and will feature raffles and prizes. The first person out of the tournament always gets a prize, and those who finish "one out of the money" will also go home with a gift. Plus, there's no dress code! Just wear what makes you feel comfortable at the table.

Sign-up time for each event is from 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. and start time is at noon. The annual membership is $40 and individual tournament fees are $40, with a portion of both going towards the grand finale tournament and year-end prizes. If you aren't sure about joining the tour, you can pay a one-time fee of $25. A second $25 fee will give you a year's membership.

If you love pool and enjoy fierce competition, come join the many women who have already discovered "a brand new way to play!"

Players of all skill levels are welcome.

For more information about BAAT, please contact tournament organizer Stephanie Mitchell.
BAAT member Mary Pendleton-Brown

The BAAT Handicap System

4 games - Novice players

5 games - Lower to mid-level league players

6 games - Top league players, or BAAT players ranked 5 who have finished in the top three 3 times in one season

7 games - BAAT players ranked 6 who have finished in the top three 3 times in one season

8 games - Professionals or exempt players ranked 33 or higher, or BAAT players ranked 7 who have finished in the top three 3 times in one season

9 games - Professionals ranked 17-32 in the WPBA or players ranked 8 who have finished in the top three 3 times