Barangay Buddy Pool League vs the national circuit
NLBS runs the elite national billiard scene. We're not trying to replace it — we're the grassroots feeder below it. Think Little League, Minor A hockey, Junior B: everyone gets a table, a team and a season, and the best players graduate upward.
Side by side
Two different jobs. One builds national champions, one builds local players.
| Feature | Barangay Buddy Pool League | NLBS (national) |
|---|---|---|
| Who it's for | Everyday barangay players, all skill levels | Elite / national-calibre athletes |
| Entry path | Sign up free, upgrade to player anytime | Sanctioned athlete registration |
| Annual player fee | ₱100 / year | Federation & event fees |
| Team structure | Barangay-based teams with rosters | Individual athlete rankings |
| Divisions | Junior, Development, Open, Masters | Open national divisions |
| Trick shot & magic shot events | ||
| Venue network | Any local billiard hall can apply | Accredited venues |
| Member venue discounts | ||
| Live schedules & results online | ||
| Public athlete profiles | ||
| News & media coverage | Community + venue spotlights | National press releases |
| Sponsorship | Barangay & small-business tiers | National sponsors |
| Published fee & payout breakdown |
Our division ladder
Structured like junior sport — you play against people at your level and move up.
First competitive step. Shorter races, coaching between frames, no cash prizes — medals and gear.
New adult players. Handicapped races so beginners can win. Weekly barangay fixtures.
Regular team competition. Full races, standings, playoffs and a barangay championship.
Best of the league. Feeder path for players ready to try national circuits like NLBS.
Competition formats
Beyond straight matchplay — the parts the national circuit doesn't run.
Barangay vs barangay, 5-player team races, home and away.
Rolling challenge ladder with monthly cut-offs.
Judged shot cards — artistic pool scoring, video entries accepted.
Crowd-picked impossible shots, prize pot per attempt.
Mixed and open doubles, great for new players.
Season-ending knockout between division champions.
Money, in the open
Every fee and every split is published. Changes are announced to members before a season starts and never mid-season.
Covers registration, insurance pool and league admin.
Follow, watch, get venue promos. No competing.
Set per event. Members often free — organiser's choice.
70% to players, 20% to league operations, 10% to venue.
Plus table time revenue on event nights.
Barangay, League and Season sponsors — logo on fixtures and flyers.
- 1. League admin proposes the change with a reason and the new split.
- 2. Posted on the league page and to every member's dashboard for 14 days.
- 3. Takes effect only at the start of the next season — current members keep their rate until expiry.
- 4. Prize splits and venue shares are locked once an event is published.
Start at the bottom of the ladder
Free to follow. ₱100 a year to play, join a barangay team and shoot for the Barangay Cup.
Go to the league page