Gold 2375 · Platinum 2750
Fargo-rated handicaps for fair amateur pool matches
Every player rated by FargoRate, so a newer shooter gets a real match against a strong one.
Chapter 01
Why does every player carry a Fargo rating?
The league uses the Fargo Rating System to create fair matches between amateur players. Ratings come from FargoRate, and the idea is in the league's own words: establish and grow your rating to see how you compare to other players all over the world. The number you build in a Tuesday night division at Continental Pool Lounge in Arlington is the same kind of number a shooter in a Bowie or Fredericksburg room is carrying.
You don't have to take anyone's word for where you stand. The public report lives at lms.fargorate.com/publicreport/alldivisions. Click VA, then DMV Pool USAPL League, then the current year, and the divisions open up.
A racked set of pool balls on blue cloth with a chalk cube on the rail
What are the Gold and Platinum team limits?
Handicapping also keeps whole rosters honest. Gold Tier teams play under a team handicap limit of 2375, and Platinum Tier teams play under 2750. A team that goes over its limit takes 1 penalty point for each Fargo handicap point it is over, so stacking a roster has a visible cost.
Platinum and Silver divisions are mixed format with straight game races. On the standings page they read "Coming soon!" with one exception: Breakers Sky Lounge in Herndon, Monday 8B/10B at 7:00pm, is listed Platinum/Silver.
Chapter 03
What if a rating or a score looks wrong?
The fees for disputing something are published, so nobody has to guess what a question costs. A Fargo review is $20 per player or $100 per team. A match score review is $40 per match and has to be requested within 2 weeks. A match protest is $50 per match.
If you're not sure which one applies, call a league operator before you pay anything: Shanna Lewis at 321-604-1192, Prasad Jayaraman at 785-218-4643 or Chris Mitchell at 571-214-0432. Rosters and general questions can also go to info@dmvpool.com.
Official USA Pool League licensee in DC, MD and VA. Handicapping by FargoRate.