Triple "E"  History

1992-1993

Mr. Johan S. Berns and Mr. Paul Ridd founded the league in 1992. These two gentlemen decided to form a team play pool league for fun as well as to promote area pool establishments and players in the Edmonton area. They began by soliciting Pool Halls and Lounges where known players were frequented and thus began the Edmonton Entry Eight ball Pool League (Triple "E" Pool League).

That year the League started with 14 teams that played city wide in one division. All players registered with the teams were also registered with the Alberta Billiards and Snooker Association (ABSA) to support billiards in the Province of Alberta.

The Billiards Congress of America (BCA)sanctioned the league in this season and a team was sent to the national championships.

1993-1994

With the support of teams and players the league grew to 28 teams and the first singles tournament for league members was played. At this time a part-time paid administrative position was appointed.  The League Administrator resigns at Divisionalization, and Alex Hannig becomes League Administrator.  Johan Berns resigns as President and Blair Young becomes President.

1994-1995

The league grew to 44 teams that were placed into 3 divisions and played citywide. Besides the Singles tournament, a Fall Classic, year-end and 3 monthly tournaments were established. A Board of Directors was established consisting of 10 people of whom one position was filled by appointment from the ABSA. The League also became an official Registered Society – Non-profit Association.  Blair Young resigns as President and Bob Myers becomes President.

1995-1996

The league consisted of 74 teams that year and with the growth, the league went to 3 Divisions split north and south. Our first banquet was held to acknowledge Team play as well as personal standings (Wins, Points & Eight ball run out, E.R.O.)

1996- 1997

84 Teams on two nights of play made up the league. This year the inception of the Theo Berns Founder Award was established. The members nominate this award; the nominations are screened by the Directors and forwarded to Mr. Berns for approval of the award winner.

1997-1998

The league consisted of 120 teams on two nights of play.  Bob Myers resigns as President and Dennis Dutton becomes President.

1998-1999

The league consisted of 116 teams on three nights of play.  The league was affiliated with the BCA and sent 2 out of 4 teams to the BCA Championships in Las Vegas (June 1999).

1999-2000

The league consisted of 108 teams on two nights of play. The Year end tournament consisted of 56 teams for the Monday night play which was held at the Q Club. The Wednesday year end Tournament was held at the Paladium Club and consisted of 26 teams.  On a side note, one of our league members Mr. Benny Onyschuck won the Canadian Eight Ball Championships held in Toronto Ontario in June of 2000. Congratulations Benny.  Dennis Dutton resigns as President and Bruce King becomes President.

2000-2001

The league consisted of 119 teams on two nights of play.  The Triple "E", Bank shots Pool League, and the Fraser Valley Pool League formed a tournament called the Rocky Mountain Team Challenge.  It is an annual event held on the Easter Weekend and alternating between Alberta and British Columbia from year to year.  The first tournament was held at Bank shots Billiards in Surrey, BC.  There were 16 teams that participated.

2001-2002

The league consisted of 136 teams on two nights of play.  The Rocky Mountain Team Challenge was held at the Q-Club in Edmonton, AB, and there was a field of 36 teams with 4 divisions.  Carsten Beyer is elected as President.

2002-2003

The league consisted of 151 teams on two nights of play.  The Rocky Mountain Team Challenge was held at Bank shots Billiards in Surrey, BC, and there was a field of 18 teams with 4 divisions.  During the last day of the Wednesday Fall Classic Tournament the League lost it's longest serving President, Bob Myers.  Thus, it was only appropriate that the Fall Classic Tournament be renamed to the Bob Myers Fall Classic Tournament.  Bob's hard work and integrity were cornerstones in building the Triple "E" Pool League and he is dearly missed by all that knew him.

2003-2004

The League consisted of about 140 teams on two nights of play.  The Rocky Mountain Team Challenge was held at the Q-Club in Edmonton, AB, and there was a field of 32 teams with 4 divisions.  The League restructures as Triple "E" Pool League Society.AB and implements a new set of bylaws.  The League was also saddened with the loss longtime members Paul Yaworski and Floyd Way.  At the end of the season Carsten Beyer resigns as President and Norm Symington becomes President.

2004-2005

The League consisted of about 144 teams on two nights of play.  North and South Divisions were added to Wednesday night.  The Rocky Mountain Team Challenge was held at Bank shots Billiards in Surrey, BC,.  The B.C. Teams won every division, except "D" division, which was won by the Cue Club Pogo Pool Pals.  The venue for the banquet moved from the Polish Hall to Bar-B-Q Acres.

2005-2006

The Triple "E"  has another successful season, with about 154 teams.  The Rocky Mountain Tournament is held at the Cue Club, with Edmonton teams dominating.  Division #1 begins to allow 2 Open players per team on a trial basis.  The League is saddened by the deaths of several long time members (Paul Ridd (former ABSA President and League founder) and Don Murchison.  The League is also shocked by the violent death of one of it's members on a transit bus Stefan Will Conley.  At the end of the season, Norm Syminton resigns as President and Pat Ringham becomes President.

2006-2007

The League celebrates it's 15th year in operation.  The Rocky Mountain Team Challenge was held at Bank shots Billiards in Surrey, BC,.  The B.C. Teams won every division, except "D" division, which was won by the Cue Club B' tween R Buns.  The venue for the banquet moved from Bar-B-Q Acres to the Borderline Club.  Pat was reinstated as President. 

2007-2008

The League has another successful season.  Pat is reinstated as President.   The Rocky Mountain Team Challenge was held in Edmonton at Finnagan's. Edmonton teams were successful in every division at the tournament.  The Banquet was moved back to the Polish Hall and was a great success.  The year ended on a sad note in the summer of 2008 as long-time member Harper McCrae passed away.  He will be dearly missed.

2008-2009

Another successful season of Triple "E" begins.  Pat is reinstated as President. Bill Boyer becomes Vice-President. The League displays a new website for it's members. 

Summary:

To this day the Triple "E"  Board of Director positions are volunteer positions (our Administrator is reimbursed for expenses).

Triple "E" Pool League Society.AB will continue to support associations involved with Junior and youth groups of Edmonton and the Alberta Billiards and Snooker Association. We also offer to support and promote Amateur Billiards with an emphasis on the junior side in the Province of Alberta.

Since becoming a non-profit Society we have supported community groups such as:

• The Crystal Kids
• Cross Cancer Institute
• The MS Society
• The Youth Emergency Shelter Society of Edmonton
• Alberta Billiards and Snooker Association (ABSA)
• 1996 – 1997 Supported the Alberta Junior 9 Ball player for the Canadian & World Championships

Mission:

Triple "E" Pool League Society.AB will continue to promote the sport of recreational billiards in the Province of Alberta and primarily in the City of Edmonton. With monies generated going back to our players through Team standing, individual accomplishments, Pool Cues, Pool Table, Jackets, T-shirts and Trophies.

The following is a list of Trophies our league presents to its members and teams:

Monday

• Fall Classic (Monday Night) Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4
• Year-end Tournament Champions: Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4
• Year-end standings Champions: Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4  (North & South)
• Individual accomplishments: ERO's, Points, Wins & Most Improved (North & South), Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4

Wednesday

• Fall Classic (Wednesday Night) Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4
• Year-end Tournament Champions: Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4
• Year-end standings Champions: Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4 (North & South)
• Individual accomplishments ERO's, Points, Wins & Most Improved (North & South), Divisions #1,#2,#3 & #4