Billiards Tournament
MA ELKS STATE POOL TOURNAMENT
The MA Elks State Pool Tournament Committee hosts an annual 8-Ball competition between teams of 3 Elk Players. This Tournament is just one out of the many great ways the MA Elks gives its Members fun activities to participate in, all while helping communities all around Massachusetts with its proceeds! Elks Care, Elks Share…and Elks have fun, too!
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LATEST TOURNAMENT UPDATES
2025 Bracket Winners
2025 Champions Hyannis
2025 Second Place Natick
2025 Third Place Billerica
TOURNAMENT UPDATE 3/2/25:
What a GREAT tournament we had this year! All the Teams and Players did a fantastic job and should all be proud! We hosted a total of 26 teams, equaling 78 MA Elks Members playing! We couldn’t be happier!
Congratulations to our Tournament Champions from the Hyannis Lodge #1549, Jeff Deitke, Paul Haydon, and Matt Lapine! This team took 3rd place back in 2023 but turned up the heat this year for the win! Congratulations #1549!! You should be proud!! Congratulations to the second-place team from the Natick Lodge #1425, Gary Henderson, Adam Marsh, and Brian Leblanc! Congratulations are also in order for the third-place team from the Billerica Lodge #2071, Mike Allgaier, Joe Casiabetta, and Robert Johnson. ALSO, thank you to all our GREAT sponsors!
-Shooters Bar & Billiards, Worcester!
-Pools & Cues & Spas, Too, Auburn! restaurant
-MIKE DELFINO, STATE PRESIDENT
-AUBURN LODGE #2118
-AUBURN LODGE #2118 PER Association
-FALL RIVER LODGE #118
-FRAMINGHAM LODGE #1264
-LEXINGTON-WALTHAM LODGE #2204
-ORLEANS-EASTHAM LODGE #2572
-SPRINGFIELD LODGE #61
-PDD TIM LANDRY & PER LISA LANDRY “In Memory of Edward Landry.”
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR GOLD SPONSORS: Peter Plecinoga, President-Elect, Dave Charbonneau, 1st Vice President, Craig Shurtleff, 2nd Vice president & Tom Blunt, P.E.R.,H.L.M. (Auburn Member.) And last, but not least…THANK YOU, again, to State President, Mike Delfino, AND THANK YOU TO ALL the volunteers on that helped during the day, Bob Wambach, Tom Blunt, & Kelly Sullivan! If it was not for you, all of this would not be able to happen!
Now we look forward to next year on March 7, 2026! AND the 2026 Tournament information is now available on the State Website! If you want to play next year, it’s never too early to reach out to me on my call at 508-962-2475 or by email at Chris@PoolsandCues.com.
Again, thank you all and congratulations!! It was really a great time!!
-Chris Melanson, State Chairperson
“It’s a Great Time to Be an Elk!’
THANK YOU TO OUR 2025 TOURNAMENT & PLATINUM SPONSORS!
TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
Shooters Bar & Billiards – Worcester, MA
“Thank you, MA Elks, for all you do for the community!”
TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
Pools & Cues & Spas, Too – Auburn, MA
“Your Local Leader in Hot Tub Sales & Service, Swimming Pool Supplies, and Billiards & Darts Since 1993!”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Mike Delfino, State President
“To all the players & volunteers, thank you so much for your support of the Massachusetts Elks Association! This tournament is going to be GREAT!!”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Springfield Lodge of Elks #61
“Have a blast at the Tournament! It’s for a great cause!!”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Orleans-Eastham Lodge #2572
“We wish luck to all the players! Thank you for your support!”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
PDD Tim Landry & PER Lisa Landry
“In Memory of Edward Landry”
Click Here to Learn More About the 2025 “Edward’s Ride” or to Download the Ride’s Flyer
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Lexington-Waltham Lodge of Elks #2204
“Thank you to all the pool players and the volunteers!”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Auburn Lodge of Elks #2118 P.E.R. Association Members
“Lets Go Auburn Teams!”
PLATINUM SPONSOR
Framingham Lodge of Elks #1264
“Bring Home the Win, Framingham!”
And Thank You to Our Gold Sponsors!
-Peter Plecinoga, President-Elect
-Dave Charbonneau, 1st Vice President
-Craig Shurtleff, 2nd Vice President
-Tom Blunt, P.E.R., H.L.M. (Auburn Lodge Member)
2026 Tournament Details
2026 Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026 (If bad weather on the 1st, a rescheduling date of Saturday, March 14th is set.)
Player Check-In Time at Venue: 7:30am – 8:30am (note, teams must pre-register before January 31, 2026.)
Introductions, Rules of Play: 8:30am – 9:00am.
Tournament Start Time: 9:00am
Venue Location: Shooters Bar & Billiards, 70 James Street, Worcester, MA 01603.
Cost: $110 per 3 Elk Team.
Eligibility:
-Any person that is a current MA Elk in good standing on the day of the Tournament is eligible to play.
-Lodge’s can have more that one team! Each Lodge is ENCOURAGED to submit more than one team!
-Only one team player has to be from the Lodge submitting the team.
Team & Sponsor Registration Deadline: January 31, 2026. All teams and sponsors must be paid by this 1/31/26 date.
Rules: See the Rules Booklet in the downloads section on this page.
Food, Lunch for Participants, Breaks During the Tournament: Team registration includes a very satisfying hot lunch for each registered player, catered by a local restaurant. Lunch is served to players at 12:00pm (noon.)
Starting at 1:00pm, the venue offers a vast food menu until the end of the tournament for a reasonable cost. If desired, there are also many fine restaurants in the area. During the tournament, see Chris Melanson on timeframes for your play. The longer you’re in the tournament, the longer your day will be! You will have time to leave the venue to rest, grab a bite to eat, or a coffee, but please just confirm with Chris first on when you’ll need to be back.
Raffles: We will conduct raffles at this tournament. We appreciate your participation in the raffles!
–50/50 Raffle Tickets: 1 Ticket for $5.00 or 3 Tickets for $10.00.
–Pools & Cues & Spas, Too Raffle: Winner has a choice of 1) a $300 Pools & Cues & Spas, Too Gift Certificate OR 2) a Cue & Case valued at $300. Tickets: 1 Ticket for $5.00 or 3 Tickets for $10.00.
Duration of Tournament: Again, the longer you’re in the tournament, the longer your day will be. The top 3 winning teams are typically called around 8:00pm.
Overnight Lodging: Safety is ALWAYS first when it comes to a MA Elks Event! There are many hotels in the area of the venue. If you are interested in staying overnight before or after the tournament and need assistance finding the right hotel, please feel free to reach out to Chris. It is the individual player’s responsibility for safe transportation to and from the venue.
(EARLY BIRD) 2026 TOURNAMENT DOWNLOADS
LODGE FLYER / DIGITAL ASSET: Exalted Rulers, Committee Members, Members all… Please print this flyer and hang it in your Lodge so Members are aware that they can play in this tournament! Also, please download this Digital Asset to post on your Social Media Pages and include on your Lodge Message Board (TV.)
SPONSORSHIP FORM: Exalted Rulers, Lodge Board Members, Elks Members, People in our Comunity, Businesses… PLEASE CONSIDER Sponsoring this Tournament!
Elks Members: Have a Board / House Committee Member during a Meeting “Move to pay ($100 for Platinum Sponsorship or $50 Gold Sponsorship) for the 2026 Ma Elks State Pool Tournament.” This CAN be paid for through your Lodge’s Bingo Account, if you have Bingo at your Lodge!
TEAM REGISTRATION: Players, use this form to register for this Tournament. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Chris Melanson! He can also take a Venmo payment from you and you can simply text him the info on this form!
TOURNAMENT RULES: Get all your questions answered about rule of play here!
FULL INFORMATION PACKET: This booklet includes all the above forms, all in one convenient document.
TOURNAMENT VENUE TABLE LAYOUT - Shooters Bar & Billiards
SCORESHEET EXAMPLE (from the 2024 Tournement)
