August 2013

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August 2013

Leagues Roar Into The Fall Season!
VNEA 8-BALL
Volume 13, Number 4, August 2013
NEWS &VIEWS
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2 President’s Report
5 Regional Events
11 The Doctor’s In
12 2013 Juniors!
23 Billiards With Briesath
24 2013 Vegas!
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August • 2013
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President’s
Report
by Tom Elum
Welcome!
Another Pool League Season
is upon us! I’d like to welcome
all of our players and wish
everyone “good luck” in their
local leagues!
I’m back for my second term
as President of this incredible
Association. It will be my pleasure working with all of you
and any ideas or suggestions
that you have, please feel free
to contact me.
The last few weeks have been
a very trying time for me. I lost
my wife of 47 years to cancer
on August 4th. Trying to adjust
to life without her is going to
be one of the hardest things
that I’ve ever had to do. But
being involved as the VNEA
President for the next two
years and being around such
a wonderful group of people is
going to be a great tonic.
Again, I hope that everyone
has a great VNEA Pool League
Season!
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8-Ball News & Views
Current VNEA President, Tom Elum from Elum Music in Massillon, OH
The VNEA & NDA will once again partner together
to bring you LeagueSMART 2014. LeagueSMART
is a biennial education conference which brings
owners and league coordinators of coin-operated
vending companies from across the world to learn
best practices for successfully maintaining leagues
and increasing participation.
2014 LeagueSMART Conference
Hilton St. Louis At The Ballpark
July 10-12, 2014
Why Should You Attend...
•Be part of the conversation as we discuss the biggest challenges facing the industry.
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industry professionals.
•Get easy-to-implement ideas for growing your leagues.
•Meet face-to-face with VNEA & Valley leaders.
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REGIONAL EVENTS
North Bay, Ontario / by Bonnie Zufelt
Junior Provincial 8-Ball Titles Declared
The 1st Annual Ontario Open Junior 8-Ball Championships were held in North Bay on July 19-20, 2013. Two days of nerve “rackin” play
showcased some of Ontario’s finest young players including players from North Bay, Ottawa and London. There were three divisions for singles
competition: Major, Minor, Youth. In Team play, players competed in both a Major and Minor Division.
Youth Singles Division:
In Youth Singles action, Nicolas Raymond from North Bay had to battle in this 14 player group to become this year’s Provincial Champion.
Raymond qualified for the finals with 4 straight wins, defeating Cameron Robb, Angelina Stone, Jonah Johnson and in the quarter-finals, defeated eventual third place finisher Riley
Labreche, also from North Bay. Raymond’s opponent in the finals was another North Bay entry, Evan Derosier. Raymond only needed the first set to take the title.
Derosier took the long road to the finals after losing his 2nd match to Riley Labreche. Derosier then bounced back and went on to win his next five matches to advance to the finals. Finishing in 4th place was Will Patterson.
Minor Singles Division:
In this 12 player division, Karim Attia from Ottawa was declared the champion. Attia started the day by defeating Ty Georgei from Cambridge then went on to defeat Matt Bedard from
North Bay then Nicholas Ridley and Brenden Coenjarts from London to advance to the finals.
Karim Attia’s opponent in the final was Adam Cucullo of North Bay. Cucullo won his first match of the tournament against fellow North Bayite Kendra Monkman then lost his next outing
to Ridley sending him to the loser’s side of the bracket. Cucullo got back on track winning his next four matches to make it to the semi-final. In the semi’s, he defeated third place finisher
Coenjarts by a score of 3-1.
The final match with Attia and Cucullo was over in the first match with Attia handing Cucullo a 3-0 loss. Finishing in fourth place was Ty Georgei.
Major Singles Division:
The Major Division title went to David Moyer of London who defeated Tim Bristow from Ottawa in the final. Moyer went through the tournament without a loss, starting off by defeating
Shaiana Thibault and Danielle Couroux from North Bay. In his next outing, Moyer defeated fellow London player Stuart McTaggart, sending him to the B side of the bracket.
Tim Bristow of Ottawa advanced to the finals against Moyer by defeating Tyler Moring and Taylor Thomason from North Bay. Morgan then lost to McTaggart and was sent to the B side.
Morgan bounced back and defeated North Bay’s Thibault and Ryan Derosier then in a semi-final re-match, defeated McTaggart who finished in third place.
The final match up of Bristow and Morgan only needed one set with David Moyer winning by a score of 3-0. Finishing in fourth place was Ryan Derosier.
Minor Team Division:
It was an all North Bay finish in this 2-player team event with Sean Larivee and Taylor Patterson taking the title, going through the tournament without a loss until the final. They
opened the tournament with a win over Jonah Johnson and Logan Langois. Next they defeated Chris Larivee and Peter McKay before losing to Riley Labreche and Mathieu Bedard and a
trip to the B side of the bracket. Labreche and Bedard were now guaranteed a spot in the final.
Once on the B side, Patterson and Larivee wasted little time getting back to their winning ways and defeated Johnson and Langois in the semi-finals to set up a rematch with Bedard and
Labreche. The final was a hard fought battle with Patterson and Larviee taking the 1st set by a score of 42-33 and forced a sudden death overtime match. It was Patterson and Larivee
emerging as the victors winning by a close score of 51 to 46 to take the title.
Finishing in third was Jonah Johnson and Logan Langlois and fourth place went to Chris Larivee and Peter McKay.
Major Team Division:
Karim Attia and Tim Bristow of Ottawa took top honors in the Major Division, going through the tournament without a loss until the final.
Attia and Bristow started off by defeating North Bay’s Ryan Lindenbach and Shaiana Thibault. In their next outing they defeated the team of David Moyer and Stuart McTaggart of London
who they would see again in the final. In their next outing they defeated Nicholas Raymond and Will Patterson from North Bay to advance to the finals.
McTaggart and Moyer raced through the B side of the bracket by defeating North Bay’s Adam Cucullo and Kendra Monkman, Nicholas Ridley and Brenden Coenjarts of London and in the
semi-final defeated the team of Raymond and Patterson.
The final was another close affair with McTaggart and Moyer handing Attia and Bristow a 40-25 loss in the first set. Not to be outdone, Attia and Bristow bounced back in the sudden death
match and easily won by a score of 40-13. Third place went to the team of Nicholas Raymond and Will Patters and fourth place finishers were Nicholas Ridley and Brenden Coenjarts.
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REGIONAL EVENTS
D & E Music Leagues
MITCHELL 8-BALL POOL LEAGUE
Mitchell, Forestburg and Letcher, SD
The committee for the Mitchell Pool League was elected for 20122013 as follows: Rich Danek, Blake Hemminger, Dennis “Jake”
Jacobsen, Kevin Mendenhall, Dave Wieger, & Rick Youngbluth.
First Half of Season
1st Longhorn Bar #1
Ray Glanzer, Jason Carpenter, Scott Wenzel, Eric Hohn, Rodney
Weisser, Jason Long
Second Half of Season
Blue Division
1st Jake’s Lounge The Hemmi’s
Green Division
1st Longhorn GG No Re
Orange Division
1st Longhorn #1
Mitchell 8-Ball league players with the most feats for the season:
ERO’s - Jason Carpenter - 8
10/0’s - Chad Youngbluth - 10
Consecutive Wins - Jason Carpenter, Kevin Mendenhall - 17
8’s On The Break - Jason Meyerink - 2 Table Runs - Scott Nicholson, Garry Kenny - 2
The Mitchell Pool League wrapped up their league season with a
tournament and an awards presentation. The league tournament was
held at various locations in Mitchell, Forestburg and Letcher.
MITCHELL 8-BALL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
A Division
1st Longhorn Just The Tip
2nd Longhorn Bar #3
3rd Jake’s The Hemmi’s
B Division
1st Mitchell Legion Gold
2nd Jake’s Lounge #1
3rd Doren’s Drunks
4th Depot Tracks N Racks
C Division
1st Jake’s Lounge The Hemmi’s
2nd Big Dummy’s Also
3rd Depot #1
D Division
1st Longhorn GG No Re
2nd Mitchell VFW #1
3rd Chubby’s Missfits
4th Mitchell Legion Team
FT. RANDALL POOL LEAGUE
Parkston, Armour, Stickney, Lake Andes, Platte and Ethan, SD
The league committee members for the 2012-2013 season were
elected as follows: Tracy Hinckley, Terry Vogt, Dan Olivier,
Al Summerville, Vernon Frandsen and Duane Heisinger.
1st Lake Andes VFW Dakotah Arrows
Roger Houseman Jr., Ron Sully, Wayne Cournoyer, Tony Fischer Sr.,
David Arrow, Selmer Arrow, Mark Winckler
Ft. Randall league players with the most feats for the season:
ERO’s - Ron Sully - 5
10/0’s - Ron Sully - 8
Consecutive Wins - Ron Sully - 17
8’s On The Break - Lawrence Cole - 3
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Mitchell, South Dakota / by Amy
The Ft. Randall Pool League wrapped up their league season with a
League Tournament and had there first Singles Tournament.
SCOTLAND/KAYLOR/TABOR/TRIPP POOL LEAGUE
Scotland, Tabor and Kaylor, SD
FT. RANDALL SINGLES TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Division “A”
1st Greg Hofer
2nd Alan Summerville
1st The Keg Bar #1
Doug Larson, Gary Kortan, Emanuel Kortan, Greg Rothschadl,
Daniel, Kortan, Mark Kortan
Division “B”
1st LeAlan Punt
2nd Mike Vogt
Red Division
1st The Keg Bar #1
Division “C”
1st John L Engelland
2nd John R Engelland
White Division
1st Rec Bar Rec N Crew
Division “D”
1st Jerret Bialas
2nd Casey Brown
Scotland/Kaylor league players with the most feats for the season:
ERO’s - John Adam - 6
10/0’s - John Adam, Mike Gall, Ryan Liebl - 5
Consecutive Wins - Doug Larson - 27
Division “E”
1st Brian VanDriesen
2nd Cole Nelson
LUCKY HORSESHOE POOL LEAGUE
Bridgewater, SD
FT. RANDALL LEAGUE TOURNAMENT RESULTS
1st Lucky Horseshoe The Lost
Dennis Liesinger, Tony Hofer, Perry Tschetter
Division “A”
1st Blue Moon #1
2nd Kuip’s Lounge #1
Division “B”
1st Blue Moon Horny Toads
2nd Fergie’s Pub The Drunx
Division “C”
1st Fergie’s Pub Master 8’ers
2nd Suds Stop Chado Boys
The Neal Anderson/Mark Bormann Sportsmanship Award was
awarded to Blue Moon Chokers for the 2012-2013 Season.
KIMBALL POOL LEAGUE
Kimball and White Lake, SD
1st
Sportsman Pub PubSticks
Brett Ruiz, John Mohnen, Scot Mohnen, Travis Krumvieda, Glenn Eimers,
Jared Mohnen, Robert Mohnen, Ethan Nightingale, Josh Mohnen
Kimball league players with the most feats for the season:
ERO’s - Michael G Johnson - 4
10-0’s - John Mohnen - 5
Consecutive Wins - Michael G Johnson - 13
Table Runs - Jesse Larsen - 3
RIVERBANK POOL LEAGUE
Chamberlain, Reliance, Kennebec and Pukwana, SD
1st Reliance #2
John Big Eagle, Terence Big Eagle, Lee Gourneau Jr.,
Michael Hoffer Jr., Leonard Jack
“A” Division
1st Kate’s Sioux Shooters
“B” Division
1st Kate’s Boys
Riverbank league players with the most feats for the season:
ERO’s - John Big Eagle - 10
10/0’s - John Big Eagle - 11
Consecutive Wins - Pat Big Eagle - 19
The Riverbank Pool League wrapped up their league season with
a league tournament & awards banquet at the Silver Dollar Bar in
Chamerlain.
REGIONAL EVENTS
Fitzgerald, Georia / by Sherry Stone
Central Music Leagues
The Banquet was held at the White Horse Saloon.
The evening began with each team bringing a cover
dish for all of the players and guests. Also, door
prizes were given away.
First place team “The Heat” was recognized and all
players received plaques, achievement awards and
League Champion chevrons. White Horse Saloon
sponsored “The Heat” and was presented with a first
place team plaque.
#1 Team: THE HEAT
#1 Female Player: CAROLEE GAREY
#1 Male Player: BRUCE DUNLAP
5 Year Members
Other honors were as follows:
M.V.P & #1 Male Shooter: Bruce Dunlap
Most Consecutive Wins: Bruce Dunlap,
Jimmy Kent
Most 8’s On The Break: Bryan Britt, Clifford
Chambers, Isaiah Bellamy
Most Improved Player: Robert Garey
Perfect Attendance: Danny Mitchell, Debbie
Roberts, Dewey Jarchow, Bruce Dunlap, Butch Zerbe,
Drew Thomas, Darrell Branch, Jennifer Fields, Daron
Dunlap, Robert Garey, Carolee Garey, James Jones,
Jimmy Kent, Isaiah Bellamy, Wesley Meaker, Tony
Richardson, Hayward Ferguson III, Lynn Boggus
9 Averages: Hayward Ferguson III, Jimmy Kent,
Isaiah Bellamy
Female winners included:
M.V.P & #1 Female Shooter: Carolee Garey
Most 10-0 Games: Vickie Day
We also recognized the players that had played in our
Valley National 8-Ball League for 5 Years. They were...
Bryan Britt, Eric Boggus, Clifford Chambers,
Hayward Ferguson III, Dewey Jarchow, Lisa McRae,
Glenn Shealey, Butch Zerbe
Captains: Danny Mitchell, James Jones, Debbie
Roberts, Bruce Dunlap, Bill Heath, Wesley Meaker,
Jennifer Fields
We would like to thank the league players and their
sponsors for a great season. Sponsors were...
The White Horse Saloon, One More Bar, Jimmy’s
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REGIONAL EVENTS
St. Marys, Pennsylvania
Bud Light Elk Co. 8-Ball League
The Awards Party for the 2012-13 Bud Light Elk Co. 8-Ball League was held at The Well.
Bud Light and Crescent Beer Distributors provided the trophies. Many other awards were
supplied by the Valley National 8-Ball League Association. Tim Valentine from Country
Mountain Amusements handed out the awards, point money, (4) nice cuesticks and a case
as door prizes. Roger Sarginger ran a tournament on (4) Valley tables for anyone wanting
to play. The DJ “Egg” supplied the entertainment with a variety of music.
The season ended with a double elimination playoff in each division and the competition
was intense. When it was over, everyone was ready to celebrate.
Division A Champs: Dead Stroke
Divisional Winners were as follows...
Division A: Dead Stroke
Captain Mark Aiello, Bones Johnson, Rick Wykoff, Braden Kearney, A.J. Johnston
Division B: East End
Captain Scott Lindenmuth, Tom Atkeson, Rod Dippold, Don Dippold, Chris Pistner
Division C: Spread Eagles
Captain Jay Reider, Bert Sarginger, Joe Schaefer, Nathan Hnath, Ron Reider
Division B Champs: East End
Best Female Player: Colleen Anders
Most ERO’s: Mark Aiello
Most Consecutive Wins: Bones Johnson
Most Points: Richard Wykoff
Country Mountain would like to thank all of the players and sponsors
for a great season!
Division C Champs: Spread Eagles
Division A M.V.P. - Richard Wykoff
Division B M.V.P. - Mark Schaut
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Division C M.V.P. - Ron Reider
(l-r) Most ERO’s - Mark Aiello, Most Consecutive
Wins - Bones Johnson, Most Points - Richard Wykoff
REGIONAL EVENTS
Casper, Wyoming
AMOW State
Pool Tournament
The 2013 AMOW State Pool Tournament was held at the Parkway Plaza in Casper, Wyoming. There were over 580 Singles entrees
and over 800 players for our Team events. The tournament took place
March 13th-17th. The Charters that participated were Top Dog Vending, Cheyenne Vending, Mustang Amusement, Patty Rack Amusement,
Black Hills Novelty, Jenkins Music, Ace Coin, Paradise Pineball
Amuesment, Platte County Vending and Wyoming Amusement.
2013 AMOW 19th Annual State Singles Results
Open AAA/AA: Matt Sanchez
Open A: Jake Brown
Open B: J.R. Trull
Open C: John Mazen
Women’s AA/A: Terese Stolte
Women’s B: Sonja Yazzie
Women’s C: Alexia Johnson
Women’s Team: Slightly Stacked
Open B Team: Chalked And Loaded
Open C Team: Good Times Too
Open AAA/AA
1st Matt Sanchez
2nd Ricardo Martinez
3rd Kenny Wilson
Open A
1st Jake Brown
2nd Tom McGee
3rd Jordan Brown
Open B
1st JR Trull
2nd Ian Trujillo
3rd Clint Tillman
Open C
1st John Mazen
2nd Kevin Caro
3rd Noel Chavaz
Womens AA/A
1st Teresa Stolte
2nd Linda Trujillo
3rd Patty McCaslin
Womens B
1st Sonja Yazzie
2nd Stephanie Babione
3rd Kristy Cunningham
Womens C
1st Alexia Johnson
2nd Kim Lambert
3rd Kerri Mann
2013 AMOW 16th Annual State Pool Team Results
Womens Team
1st Slighty Stacked Shelly Midgett, Cindy Patterson,
Kryss Lineweber, Tressa Thomas, Tammy Brewer
2nd Cougars
Open A Team
1st Patriots Art Nellermoe , Rex Corliss, Mic Tiefenthater,
Shane Helde, Brad Nash
2nd Underrated
3rd All In
Open B Team
1st Chalked And Loaded Bill Green, Scott Grossman,
Dan Long, Steve Brewer
2nd Rainbow Pocket Pounders
3rd No Madz
Open C Team
1st Good Times Too Gary Theis, John Mazen,
Jeremy Cole, Revl Martinez, Jesse Besel
2nd The Painted Lady
3rd Cowboy Saloon
Open A Team: Patriots
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STATE/PROVINCIAL EVENTS
Scheduled 2013-14 Tournaments
VNEA State/Provincial & Affiliated Tournaments
August 30 - September 1, 2013
Georgia State
Players Restaurant, Billiards & Bowling
Columbus, GA
February 14-16, 2014
Rocky Mountain Team
Embassy Suites
Loveland, CO
March 19-23, 2014
South Dakota State 8-Ball
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Rushmore, SD
October 3-6, 2013
South Dakota State 9-Ball
Deadwood Mountain Grand
Deadwood, SD
Western Canadian Provincials
River Cree Casino
Edmonton, Alberta
March 25-30, 2014
IAMOA Indiana State
Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel
Indianapolis, IN
November 8-10, 2013
Rocky Mountain Singles
Holiday Inn
Cheyenne, WY
March 5-9, 2014
WAMO State
Chula Vista
WI Dells, WI
March 26-30, 2014
NOVNEA 8-Ball Championships
North Bay, Ontario
December 5-8, 2013
Wyoming State 9-Ball
Ramkota Inn
Casper, WY
January 23-26, 2014
MOMA State
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
January 24-26, 2014
Texas Regionals
OVNEA Provincials
The Sheraton
London, Ontario
February 14-16, 2014 (tentative)
Idaho State
March 5-9, 2014
Quebec Invitational XIX
Congress Centre of Quebec
Quebec, Quebec
March 7-9, 2014
Pennsylvania State
Erie Bayfront Convention Center
Erie, PA
March 12-16, 2014
Iowa State
Five Sullivan Brothers Center
Waterloo, IA
March 12-16, 2014
Wyoming State 8-Ball
Parkway Plaza
Casper, WY
April 3-6, 2014
MCMOA Montana State
Holiday Inn
Billings, MT
April 23-27, 2014
Michigan State
Kellogg Arena
Battle Creek, MI
May 2-4, 2014
OCMA State Team
Canton Memorial Civic Center
Canton, OH
July 25-26, 2014
Ontario Open Junior 8-Ball
Partners Billiards & Bowling
North Bay, Ontario
To Be Announced...
Bahamas
Carolina’s State
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The Artistic
Pocket Newsletter
By Tom Rossman
TABLES, DOGS, PYRAMIDS & CAMELS!
For many of us the adjectives “merry” and “happy” are still ringing in our heads after
several weeks and even months of festive events and fellowship gatherings. When
laughter is added to the mix, these two words take on an enhanced meaning. Victor
Borge, a consummate performer as a comedic pianist, once quipped a great line –
“laughter is the shortest distance between 2 people”. Proverbs 17:22 states: “a merry
heart does good like medicine”. As a “Doctor of Billiardology” I often prescribe
laughter, as the “essence of humor”, to help “heal and bond” hearts during varied
“game and life” experiences.
Many years ago McDermott engraved over a dozen “excuses for losing and / or not
playing up to one’s best expectations” on the butt of one of their cue sticks. Among
them were funny lines such as: stick is too long (near butt cap), stick is too short (near joint),
pool balls are dirty, and the ever popular “table must be out of level.” I have several stories
relating to my own list of “humorous excuses” to share with you. Please feel free to
laugh if so inclined, but keep in mind that some of these situations have “residual effect
humor” to them. You will read the text now without effect, but in about 2 weeks you
will be “rolling in laughter” as the humor sets in. My prescription for that is to “use 2
cues and call me in the morning”!
I was playing for a free trip to Vegas on a table that had an extreme slate roll – the cue
ball would “circle back” to you if hit at a certain speed. I was shooting the ball before
the 8-ball, but could not get good position via normal methods because of my opponent’s object balls. I remembered “the roll”, which was close to my shot. If I played
the “right” speed, I could make my ball, with the cue ball “circling back” between two
of my opponent’s balls to get perfect shape on the 8-ball. Click - Vegas bound! My
opponent could not believe that the table cost him that game and match. I guess it’s a
matter of perspective and learning to play “the roll”. Funny!
Once I was accused of “kicking” a table to help make a ball sitting near a pocket.
After the referee confirmed that the ball had dropped by cue ball contact and not by
me kicking that 1300 pound piece of furniture, I felt much better. When the person
reminded me again much later that I had “kicked” the table, I offered to give back my
prize money if he felt in his heart that it had in fact happened. He did not take me up
on the offer, so that ended another funny “table” situation!
Other “table excuses” when I do shows in an effort to get some laughter are: must be a left-handed table, pockets are moving, hit the ball perfect – pocket is in wrong place, magnets in pockets must be
turned off, table rolls affected by air currents in the room, table is “too long” or “too short”, and table is “too far from” or “too close to” the audience. Please, use freely!
One of the funniest situations that turned into a perceived “excuse” that has been laughed about many times was when a “dog” ate my glasses just prior to a 3 Cushion tournament I was
scheduled to play in. Staying with friends the night before the event, I put my glasses on a small table next to the bed. In the morning the glasses were on the floor with “chew marks” on the
lens and frame – sad, but true… and a very humorous story!
A latest episode was when my journey deep inside a “pyramid” in Egypt affected my
stance and balance while I was playing over a month later. The Egypt and pyramid
connection did occur, in which I made an unwise jump inside the tomb landing on
the stone floor and stressing my left leg. After that I road a camel, which I am sure is
affecting my billiard game in some way. OK, I’ll use the “camel” excuse in a pinch!
“Ms. Cue” and I hope you enjoy a “merry” heart, experience some special “happy” times,
and learn to “laugh” more as you share the joy of your spirit with others until next time
when…
The “Doctor’s In”
The Drs In...
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Michigan Hosts VNEA Junior Pool Champioships For The First Time...
23rd Annual Junior Event Spotlighted Sports Future Stars!
The Kellogg Arena • Battle Creek, Michigan • June 20-23, 2013
If you weren’t there... here’s a taste of what you missed.
• Dick Hawkins “All-Star Teams”
• Over 200 excited junior pool league players from 9 States
& Ontario, Canada
• Every team had matching uniforms.
• Matches on 76 Valley Pool Tables
• Tournament Sponsors...
- Valley
- VVS
- Warner Coin
- Charter Holders
- Fantom Cues
- SEARS
- GW Cue Collection
• Competition in 18 unique divisions
• Players representing 20 VNEA Charter Holder Members
• A fabulous Team Opening Ceremonies which featured a
colorful Parade of Flags, Singles Awards Presentation and many dignitaries.
• A Fun-filled Players Reception including free Pizza & Pop.
• 200 juniors participated in 3 divisions of Scotch Doubles competition.
• Dave Pearson: Speed Pool event, Trick Shots, Instruction
• Team Hardluck Competition.
• Artistic Pool Competition featuring “Dr. Cue” Tom Rossman.
• 27 separate Mini-Tournaments were held with the winners
receiving Cues (donated by Valley) and runner-ups receiving Cue Cases.
• Personal Professional Instruction by Jerry Briesath.
• Incredible Compusport Tournament Software Program
• Jerry Briesath “Sportsmanship Award”
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• Thousands of dollars in SEARS Gift Cards were awarded to the
winners along with beautiful cues and cases.
The beautiful Kellogg Arena served as a terrific
setting for our 23rd Annual event. The facility
boasted plenty of floor space and nice bleacher
seating for the parents and fans.
80 Valley Pool Tables were neatly arranged throughout the arena including (6) highlighted tables making up the sought-after Finals Arena.
At noon sharp on Thursday, the VNEA opened its tournament doors, as
usual, to hundreds of juniors lined up outside to begin their practice
routines for the Singles event that would begin that evening. For the
first time at our Junior Championships, the entire event was run using
our incredibly popular Compusport Software Program. There were
(4), 42” monitors set up on the Control Stage where players could enter
their names and see exactly who they played, when they played and
what table they played on. Players were able to play their matches, scan
their scoresheets, instantly see their next match and play continuously
throughout the entire event. The system was flawless and the players
absolutely loved it! At 6:00pm sharp, Singles matches began and the
event was officially underway!
At 9:00am on Friday morning, the Singles matches continued with everyone trying to make it to the Finals Bracket of their division. Throughout the day, incredible matches were witnessed throughout the room
with no one wanting to get knocked out of this prestigious event.
Both singles and team competition for the weekend were broken down
into 3 divisions:
Youth - Ages 9-13; Minor - Ages 14-17; Major - Ages 18-20
Male Singles events recorded 163 entries while the female singles had
46 entries. In total, 214 shooters would square-off in a double elimination format that would lead to some great shooting and refreshing
sportsmanship.
The Team competition, consisted of 60, 3-player squads. These great
numbers represented an incredible 20 Charter Holders from an impressive 9 States and Ontario, Canada. This made up for a total of over 250
ENTRIES in the team and singles events.
State Representation
Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania,
South Dakota & Wisconsin
International Representation
Ontario, Canada
After playing all day Friday, the pool playing group was treated to a funfilled Players Reception that evening at 7:00. Players were able to relax,
grab a slice or two of pizza and a soda.
Those top juniors who found themselves still in the thick of the singles
tournament action, would prepare to battle it out in the finals brackets of
the regular competition.
When the dust finally settled on the arena floor, the following young
shooters were crowned the 2013 Int’l VNEA Singles Champions:
MALE SINGLES
Youth Division
Jacob Elit: D & R Star - Rochester, MN
Minor Division
Stuart MacTaggart: G & G Enterprises - London, Ontario, Canada
Major Division
Tyler Steinhaus: D & R Star - Rochester, MN
FEMALE SINGLES
Youth Division
April Larson: D & R Star - Rochester, MN
Minor Division
Taylor Hansen: D & R Star - Rochester, MN
Major Division
Chandra Campion: D & R Star - Rochester, MN
At 8:30am on Saturday morning, the VNEA welcomed the Teams with its
traditional Opening Ceremonies which includes an impressive “Parade
of Flags” featuring all of the states and countries involved. As in years
past, VNEA Director of Marketing & Promotions Brian Elliott welcomed
the hundreds of players and family members to the team tournament.
Starting by complimenting the Charter Holders and the junior players
themselves for making this year a special event. Brian also thanked the
junior teams for wearing terrific team uniforms this year and applauded
the players for their classy attire. Elliott then continued the ceremony by
recognizing the 2013 Singles winners and presenting them with their
well-deserved trophies. This years awards were incredible “Charlie
Cougar” acrylic statues that were, again, the hit of the weekend! As
flash-bulbs lit up the arena floor, so did the player and parent smiles
and pride. It was also a pleasure to have Dave Courington from Valley in
Richland Hills, Texas on hand during the ceremony and throughout the
weekend.
There was a total of 36 beautiful GW Cues that were given away to the
Top 4 places in the 3 divisions of team play. Dave Pearson donated
these great cues as well as 72 GW Cases! Thank you so much, Dave.
There were also 27 Cues and Cases (compliments of Valley) that
were given to the winners and runner-up’s of the competitive minitournaments throughout the weekend. Fantom Cues were also donated,
by Link Pendley, for the winners of our ever-popular Junior/Junior
Scotch Doubles.
Shannon Benson and John Stich from High Country Promotions did a
terrific job with table set-up and tear-down as well as daily maintenance.
Junior Referees Jim “Woody” Woodside and Nils McConnell ran a
remarkably smooth tournament with the help of Melena Thompson and
Becky Minshall who did a great job at this awesome event.
Next, twelve anxious youths participated as flag bearers in the annual
“Ceremony of Flags” and the U.S. and Canadian anthems were proudly
played. This part of the ceremony is very important to the players as they
all take great pride in their state, province and country.
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An informative Control Stage kept the players updated with critical tournament
information and was led by Junior Tournament Director, Marshall Kohtz
(VVS). Marshall’s staff worked diligently to get through the enormous amount of
matches that were played throughout the weekend. The Tournament Committee
Staff consisted of the following...
Marshall Kohtz - Lincoln, NE
Bill Skrutsky - Erie, PA Brian Elliott - Bay City, MI
Ed Borgia - Erie, PA
Kim Waldinger - Erie, PA
Gregg Elliott - Bay City, MI
Other volunteers included...
Lisa Skrutsky, Dave Pearson & Dave Courington. Thank you!
Other features of the tournament room included side
competitions and instructional zones.
Artistic Pool Arena
Male Major Singles Finalists (l-r): Tyler Steinhaus (1st), Nate Mindham (2nd),
Nathan Burpee (3rd), Larry Simmons Jr. (4th - not shown)
“Dr. Cue” Tom Rossman ran Artistic Pool
competitions (fun-filled Contests) non-stop
throughout the weekend. Hundreds of the juniors
took part in the competition with the event
climaxing with the following 2013 Champions:
Youth Division:
(1st) Coltin Rezabek: Nebraska
(2nd) Luke Larson: Minnesota
Minor Division:
(1st) Cody Donato: Michigan;
(2nd) Zach Werner: Nebraska
Major Division:
(1st) Dustin Koszarek: PA;
(2nd) Buddy Skrutsky: PA
Male Minor Singles Finalists (r-l): Stuart MacTaggart (1st), David Moyer (2nd),
Alex Payne (3rd - not shown), Andrew Casarez (4th - not shown)
Tom also conducted a fun game that he invented called Roll To Victory! The
kids had fun rolling pool balls up a slope into holes trying to match colors or
numbers. Tom donated the proceeds from this game, which totalled $250, back
to the VNEA Junior Program!
Speed Pool
Dave “The Ginger Wizard” Pearson was on hand throughout the weekend
conducting exciting and fast-paced Speed Pool qualifiers (who can run a rack of
15 balls in the fastest time). Dave’s goal was to crown Champions in each of the
3 Divisions and set up the “Battle of the Ages”
in the E2P Challenge!
Divisional Winners...
Youth Champion: Tristan Hansen: D & R Star
Minor Champion: Taylor Hansen: D & R Star
Major Champion: Nate Mindham: Stansfield Vending
The E2P Challenge was now set. But Wisconsin’s Nate Mindham proved
to strong in the head-to-head Speed Pool final and claimed the title of E2P
Champion!
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Male Youth Singles Finalists (l-r): Jacob Elit (1st), Skyler Butterfield (2nd),
George Kieslat (3rd), Tristan Hansen (4th)
The “Dick Hawkins” 2013 Junior All-Star Teams
Although all of the kids at the Tournament played their hearts out and
shot to the best of their ability, only a handful of the players showed
incredible poise under pressure and a skill level that exceeded the field.
These young and talented shooters were put together to form the
2013 All-Star Teams!
YOUTH ALL-STAR TEAM
April Larson - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Tristan Hansen - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Jacob Elit - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Devon Zirbes - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
George Kieslat - All American Amusement • Flint, MI
MAJOR ALL-STAR TEAM
Tyler Steinhaus - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Nate Mindham - Stansfield Vending • LaCrosse, WI
Chandra Campion - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Kane Erickson - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Taylor Axley - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
Brock Mosier - Pioneer Vending • Cincinnati, OH
Bryant Boucher - Pioneer Vending • Cincinnati, OH
2013 “Jerry Briesath” Sportsmanship Awards
Female Major Singles Finalists (l-r): Chandra Campion (1st), Ashton Rowley
(2nd), Shaiana Thibault (3rd), Jennifer Petrowiak (4th)
The VNEA Junior Program has always boasted and taken pride in the
way that the kids conduct themselves at the annual Championships.
Time and time again on the tournament floor, you will see acts of great
sportsmanship throughout the matches. For this reason, VNEA has created The “Jerry Briesath” Sportsmanship Award so that we can recognize
those players who consistently show good sportsmanship. This years
winners were...
Anything Goes (Youth Team):
Adam Cesare, Adrian Pearce, Ben Arnold, R.J. Seguin: Ontario
Triple Threat (Minor Team):
Alex Payne, Jacob Hendryx, Kameren McKamey: Michigan
4 Balls & A Rack (Major Team):
Chandra Campion, Travis Dowding, Travis Schultz: Minnesota
Sean Larivee (Singles): Sean Larivee: Ontario
Female Minor Singles Finalists (l-r): Taylor Hansen (1st), Kayla Roloson (2nd not shown), Meighan Cassidy (3rd), Hannah Zeigler (4th)
Saturday evening saw the Junior/Junior Scotch Doubles competition.
A large number of Scotch Doubles teams competed in the 3 divisions
and all striving for beautiful cuesticks. Beautiful cases from GW Cues
were awarded to the second place teams. The evenings competition was
great with the following outcome:
Youth Champions:
George Kieslat & Jacob Elliott
All American Amusement (MI) & Pioneer Vending (MI)
2nd Place - Jacob Elit & Devon Zirbes (D & R Star)
Minor Champions:
Brandon VanOverbeke & Colben Christensen
C & N Sales • Mankato, MN
2nd Place - Sam Graeser (Auto. Amuse.) & Jayden Leuth (D & R Star)
Female Youth Singles Finalists (l-r): April Larson (1st), Alyssa Little (2nd),
Hailey Fullerton (3rd), Ashley Fullerton (4th)
Kyle Christensen - C & N Sales • Mankato, MN
Nicolas Raymond - Partners Billiards • North Bay, Ontario
Jacob Elliott - Pioneer Vending • Adrian, MI
Ashley Fullerton - American Amusement Arcades • Bloomington, MN
Hailey Fullerton - American Amusement Arcades • Bloomington, MN
MINOR ALL-STAR TEAM
Alex Payne - Kalamazoo Amusement • Kalamazoo, MI
Taylor Hansen - D & R Star • Rochester, MN
River Burke - Cox Music • Davenport, IA
Bryan Montgomery - V.V.S. • Lincoln, NE
Brandon VanOverbeke - C & N Sales • Mankato, MN
Colben Christensen - C & N Sales • Mankato, MN
Major Champions:
Cody Fairleigh & Bryant Boucher
Pioneer Vending (MI) & Pioneer Vending (OH)
2nd Place - Randy Weedman & Blake Walker (V.V.S.)
Team Uniform Competition
Every team at this years championships looked terrific and a lot of
squads wanted to take home the Team Uniform Award. The Tournament
Committee, with the help of the Referees, chooses a team who dresses
consistently, with style and charter representation. The competition is
fun and the kids do a great job with their outfits. This years award went
to three different teams just proving that this competition is fun yet fierce
as many teams strived for the title of “Best Team Uniform”. The stylish
winners were as follows:
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(Youth Division - tie)
Splatter Girlz - V.V.S.
Eryn McConnell, Destiny Fronterhouse, Gabbie Koch, Nicole Klosterman
DVST8RS - Manford Music
Mike Simonds, Donovan Smith, Aaron Eckmann
(Minor Division) Just Rackem - Town & Country
Derek Sarazin, Jacqueline Cassidy, Meighan Cassidy
(Major Division) Bus Boys - D & R Star
Sam Meyers, Taylor Axley, James Elit
The Ultimate Team Competition
Sunday morning produced some of the most incredible junior pool action ever experienced as the top teams went head to head for international junior titles. When the team competition finished around noon,
the following 23rd Annual VNEA International Junior Team
Champions had been crowned.
Major Team Champions: North Stars - D & R Star
Youth Division: M.P.A. Cue Kids - C & N Sales, Mankato, MN
Minor Division: Sharky’s Kids 1 - Cox Music, Davenport, IA
Major Division: North Stars - D & R Star, Rochester, MN
Highest Female Team
Youth Division: Valley Girls - Kalamazoo Amuse. - Kalamazoo, MI
Highest Mixed Team
Minor Team Champions: Sharky’s Kids 1 - Cox Music
Youth Division: M.P.A. Cue Kids - C & N Sales - Mankato, MN
Congratulations to everyone that competed to make this
team event a spectacular thrill ride and also a very special
thank you to all of the magnificent Sponsors who donate
prizes, money and time to make this event the greatest
Junior Pool Tournament in the world!
Youth Team Division (Ages 9-13)
1st M.P.A. Cue Kids - C & N Sales, MN
$750 SEARS Gift Card, 3 two-piece cues, individual trophies
2nd Triple Ball Busters - D & R Star, MN
3rd On The Ball - Partners Billiards, Ontario
4th Shooters-Black - American Amusement Arcade, MN
5th-6th Shooters-Blue - American Amusement Arcade, MN
$120 SEARS Gift Card, 3 cue cases, individual trophies
Rack City - Pioneer Vending, MI
7th-8th Valley Girls - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
Anything Goes - Town & Country Amusement, Ontario
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Youth Team Champions: M.P.A. Cue Kids - C & N Sales
Minors Team Division (Ages 14-17)
1st Sharky’s Kids 1 - Cox Music, IA
2nd Triple Threat - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
3rd V.V.S. Shaft - V.V.S., NE
4th Triple Trouble - C & N Sales, MN
5th-6th 109’s Finest - Pioneer Vending, MI
The Billiard Boyz & A Babe - D & R Star, MN
4th Nonsense - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
5th-6th Team Merica - Stansfield Vending, WI
V.V.S. Nebraska Blackshirts - V.V.S., NE
7th-8th Bad Intentions - D & R Star, MN
Corner Pocket - The Playfair Group, IN
Youth Male Singles (9-13)
Major Team Runner-Ups: Bus Boys - D & R Star
Minor Team Runner-Ups: Triple Threat - Kalamazoo Amusement
1st -
2nd -
3rd -
4th - 5/6th -
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7/8th -
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9/12th -
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Jacob Elit: D & R Star - MN
$250 SEARS Gift Card & trophy
Skyler Butterfield: Pioneer Vending - OH
George Kieslat: All American Amusement - MI
Tristan Hansen: D & R Star - MN
Sam Graeser: Automatic Amusements - IA
$50 SEARS Gift Card
Devon Zirbes: D & R Star - MN
$50 SEARS Gift Card
Kyle Christensen: C & N Sales - MN
$40 SEARS Gift Card
Nicolas Raymond: Partners Billiards - Ontario
$40 SEARS Gift Card
Ben Anderson: Kalamazoo Amusements - MI
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Jacob Elliott: Pioneer Vending - MI
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Dylan Legried: D & R Star - MN
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Evan Derosiers: Partners Billiards - Ontario
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Minor Male Singles (14-17)
Youth Team Runner-Up: Triple Ball Busters - D & R Star
7th-8th V.V.S. Braxten & The Boys - V.V.S., NE
Chalk Won Up - All American Amusement, MI
Majors Team Division (Ages 18-20)
1st North Stars - D & R Star, MN
2nd Bus Boys - D & R Star, MN
3rd Off The Tip - Pioneer Vending, OH
1st -
2nd -
3rd -
4th - 5/6th -
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7/8th -
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9/12th -
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Stuart MacTaggart: G & G Enterprises - Ontario
David Moyer: G & G Enterprises - Ontario
Alex Payne: Kalamazoo Amusement - MI
Andrew Casarez: Pioneer Vending - MI
Colben Christensen: C & N Sales - MN
$50 SEARS Gift Card
Bryan Montgomery: V.V.S. - NE
$50 SEARS Gift Card
Brandon VanOverbeke: C & N Sales - MN
$40 SEARS Gift Card
Zack Wells: Kalamazoo Amusement - MI
$40 SEARS Gift Card
Sam Wing: D & R Star - MN
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Nick Rappley: All American Amusement - MI
$25 SEARS Gift Card
River Burke: Cox Music - IA
$25 SEARS Gift Card
James Elit: D & R Star - MN
$25 SEARS Gift Card
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Major Male Singles (18-20)
1st -
2nd -
3rd -
4th - 5/6th -
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7/8th -
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9/12th -
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Tyler Steinhaus: D & R Star - MN
Nate Mindham: Stansfield Vending - WI
Nathan Burpee: All American Amusement - MI
Larry Simmons Jr.: Warner Coin - PA
Buddy Skrutsky: Warner Coin - PA
$50 SEARS Gift Card
Kane Erickson: D & R Star - MN
$50 SEARS Gift Card
Taylor Axley: D & R Star - MN
$40 SEARS Gift Card
Brock Mosier: Pioneer Vending - OH
$40 SEARS Gift Card
Derek Olson: Stansfield Vending - WI
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Josh Getchell: D & R Star - MN
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Sam Meyers: D & R Star - MN
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Scott Jaycox: D & R Star - MN
$25 SEARS Gift Card
Youth Female Singles (9-13)
1st April Larson: D & R Star - MN
2nd Alyssa Little: Kalamazoo Amusement - MI
3rd Hailey Fullerton: American Amusement Arcade - MN
4th Ashley Fullerton: American Amusement Arcade - MN
Team Hardluck Results
Youth Team Division (Ages 9-13)
1st 2nd Sharky’s Kids Two - Cox Music, IA
VVS Ball Busters - VVS, Lincoln, NE
Minor Team Division (Ages 14-17)
1st 2nd Because We Said So - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
We’z The Bomb Yo - Warner Coin, PA
Major Team Division (Ages 18-20)
1st 2nd On The Grind - Pioneer Vending, MI
V.V.S. Muricans - V.V.S., NE
Mini-Singles Results
Youth Male Division (Ages 9-13)
1st 2nd Sam Graeser - Automatic Amusements, IA
Luke Larson - American Amusement Arcade, MN
1st 2nd Tristan Hansen - D & R Star, MN
Dylan Legried - D & R Star, MN
1st 2nd Jordan Burnham - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
Evan Derosier - Partners Billiards, Ontario
1st 2nd Dylan Legried - D & R Star, MN
Luke Larson - American Amusement Arcade, MN
1st 2nd Coltin Rezabek - V.V.S., NE
Chris Hamann - Pioneer Vending, MI
1st 2nd Skyler Butterfield - Pioneer Vending, OH
Alex Howell - Cox Music, IA
Minors Female Singles (14-17)
Minor Male Division (Ages 14-17)
1st Taylor Hansen: D & R Star - MN
2nd Kayla Roloson: G & G Enterprises - Ontario
3rd Meighan Cassidy: Town & Country Amuse. - Ontario
4th Hannah Zeigler: Warner Coin - PA
1st 2nd Brandon VanOverbeke - C & N Sales, MN
Tyler Wing - D & R Star, MN
1st 2nd Blake Mattson - Cox Music, IA
Myles Simmons - Warner Coin, PA
1st 2nd Nathan Parker - D & R Star, MN
Alex Payne - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
1st 2nd Chase Maurer - V.V.S., NE
Bryan Montgomery - V.V.S., NE
1st 2nd Nicholas Ridley - G & G Enterprises, Ontario
Andrew Casarez - Pioneer Vending (MI)
1st 2nd Tyler Howell - Cox Music, IA
River Burke - Cox Music, IA
1st 2nd James Elit - D & R Star, MN
Alex Payne - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
Minors Female Singles (14-17)
1st Taylor Hansen: D & R Star - MN
2nd Kayla Roloson: G & G Enterprises - Ontario
3rd Meighan Cassidy: Town & Country Amuse. - Ontario
4th Hannah Zeigler: Warner Coin - PA
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Major Male Division (Ages 18-20)
Youth Female Division (Ages 9-13)
1st 2nd Jacob Legried - D & R Star, MN
Sam Meyers - D & R Star, MN
1st 2nd Trina Barmore - V.V.S., NE
Selena Aranda - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
1st 2nd Tyler Scroggins - Pioneer Vending, MI
Zach Baker - D & R Star, MN
1st 2nd Alyssa Little - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
Nyla Baker - Gregory Amusement, MI
1st 2nd Brad Rose - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
Cody Beltz - N.T.S., NE
Minor Female Division (Ages 14-17)
1st 2nd Ian Kobler - V.V.S., NE
Dan Karstens - C & N Sales, MN
1st 2nd Taylor Axley - D & R Star, MN
Aren Davis - D & R Star, MN
1st 2nd Bryant Boucher - Pioneer Vending, OH
Ian Kobler - V.V.S., NE
1st 2nd Nate Mindham - Stansfield Vending, WI
Randall Weedman II - V.V.S., NE
1st 2nd Kyle Hardik - Warner Coin, PA
Kyle Zeigler - Warner Coin, PA
1st 2nd Kaylee Hittle - All American Amusement, MI
Braxten Cadwallader - V.V.S., NE
1st 2nd Hannah Zeigler - Warner Coin, PA
Mercades Payne - Kalamazoo Amusement, MI
Major Female Division (Ages 18-20)
1st 2nd Chandra Campion - D & R Star, MN
Deanne Keim - D & R Star, MN
1st 2nd Shaiana Thibault - Partners Billiards, Ontario
Alyssa Krise - Warner Coin, PA
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VNEA HALL
of
FAME
INDIVIDUALS WHO STAND OUT IN THEIR LOCAL AREA FOR TALENT,
GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, LONGEVITY, HARD WORK AND FOR BEING
AN ALL AROUND FINE, WELL RESPECTED PERSON, WILL BE ELIGIBLE
FOR THE VNEA ANNUAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION.
ATTENTION
POOL PLAYERS
OFFICIAL HALL OF FAME
÷
NOMINATION FORM
NAME OF VNEA HALL OF FAME “NOMINEE”
NOMINEES CHARTER HOLDER
NOMINEE SUBMITTED BY
SUBMITTER’S TELEPHONE #
Thousands of pool players have displayed their talents in
VNEA Leagues throughout the U.S. and abroad since the
inception of the VNEA in 1980. Our players are all very
important.
However, not all of these players will ever join the ranks of
Willie Mosconi, Shane Van Boening or Allison Fisher. But,
a handful of them possess an incomparable desire to accomplish goals that far exceed an average pool players expectations. For these extraordinary players, and also players with
other special skills, the VNEA Hall of Fame was created in
1993. With 101 fine members already in place, the Hall promises to be a fraternity of honor and excellence.
If you believe that a player in your league system is deserving
of being titled a Hall of Famer, we encourage you to complete
this Official Ballot and return it to VNEA Headquarters by
January 25th, 2014. Taking into consideration the comments
on your ballots, the Awards Committee will choose the most
deserving players for the Hall. Those who are chosen will be
highlighted in a future issue of “8-Ball News & Views”. Be
sure to return “your nomination” TODAY!
Take This Opportunity To Nominate!
With nearly 100,000 league players in the VNEA, only 5 new
members will forever be etched in our prestigious history
books
Please attach a Separate Sheet to list Nominee’s qualifications!
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R IN MEMORY OF A VNEA LEGEND
by Gregg Elliott
Roger Rasmussen
Roger Rasmussen, past President of the VNEA,
passed away on July 27th, 2013 at the age of 78.
VNEA was very, very fortunate to have had Roger’s
involvement and hours of volunteer help for nearly two decades.
I first met Roger, a long-time pilot, when he flew to Bay City,
Michigan to meet with Chuck Milhem,Valley President, in 1988.
The VNEA was going through a very rough time when its
current President had been caught embezzling and put the
Association in dire straits.
Roger and his son Randy, in an emergency call, flew to the former President’s business, collected all of the Association
materials and pulled the Association together as best as humanly possible for the mess that was dealt them.
Shortly thereafter, Roger volunteered to fly his plane to Bay City to meet with Chuck to interview a young gentleman for
the position of Executive Director to help stabilize VNEA and get it back on the path to substantial growth.
Roger even stopped a couple of times on his way from Minnesota to pick up major VNEA icons, Dick Hawkins and Gene
Urso for this very critical meeting.
They ended up hiring a CPA as Executive Director but more importantly Roger volunteered to move into the Presidency
during this time of turmoil and lead the Association to new heights.
I was fortunate to have visited Roger, stay at his home, and meet his extraordinary family.
Roger was blessed with an extremely wonderful wife, Lois, who also served many, many years on the VNEA Executive
Committee. Roger was an awesome family man and his son, Randy, at the time was following in his Dad’s footsteps and
also volunteered many hours to support the VNEA.
Roger was always eager to get involved and help out in any way possible. He was even host operator to one of the very
early VNEA Junior Tournaments in 1994.
Roger stayed involved with VNEA for many years even after his retirement by attending our semi-annual Board Meetings
and many Annual Las Vegas Championships.
Roger for many years was a contracted truck driver and I remember talking to him numerous times about his adventures
as he always had a great story and most importantly a life suggestion that always proved to be very valuable. God did not
make them any better than “Rog”.
On August 28th, 2013 at 6:00pm EDT, please join Chuck Milhem and myself as we share a Worldwide Toast
in memory of our great, great pal and VNEA Legend Roger Rasmussen.
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With Briesath
Some Little Secrets About AIMING
By Jerry Briesath
Most amateur players don’t do much serious aiming on a shot until they get bent over into their shooting position. They will then put the cue tip up to the ball and start the aiming process. This involves
adjustments of 1 or 2 inches sometimes to get the cue stick lined up on target with the object ball.
Making those big adjustments after getting into the shooting position creates a lot of missed shots.
The pro’s do their aiming in a better and simpler process. The first thing a professional player does
before bending over is to line his chin up in a three-point straight-line consisting of the chin, the center
of the cue ball and where the center of the cue ball will be when it arrives at the object ball. Now is a
very important part. As the pro bends over into his or her shooting position the eyes must continually
travel between the cue ball and the object ball to keep the chin on that line, so that when he or she slides
the cue tip up to the cue ball the accuracy is already within an eighth of an inch of perfect.
So you can see that little trick of keeping the chin in perfect alignment as the body is bending over into
the shooting position is what helps a professional player achieve perfect aim the first time the cue tip
slides up to the cue ball.
You can try this little trick yourself by placing a cue ball on the spot and an object ball a diamond up the
rail from the far corner pocket. Do the little aiming trick described above, slide the cue stick up to the
cue ball for 2 seconds, then close your eyes for one second and shoot the shot. After the first 2 seconds
of aiming your accuracy should be close enough to either make the ball or rattle the ball in the pocket.
Doing this little exercise should definitely help your accuracy on all shots.
Have A Great Summer - Jerry
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VNEA Tournament Room was buzzing throughout the entire, exciting event!
VNEA Players Thrive At Bally’s! Tons Of Events
Offered To All Skill Levels For Non-Stop Play!
Here’s A “Shortlist” Of 33rd Annual Notables...
• 33 Year History Pictorial Wall display set up in the VNEA’s “Walk Of Fame”.
• Who: 5,000 pool league players from 30 States, 6 Canadian Provinces and 7 Other Countries
- Australia, Bahamas, Bermuda, Finland, Germany, Portugal & Spain
• 2 Valley Pool Tables were given away throughout the event.
• 2nd Annual World Team Championship
• What: VNEA’s 33rd Annual Int’l Pool Championships
• When: May 23rd - June 1st, 2013
• Daily Tweets of scheduled activities
• Where: BALLY’S Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV
• Three Amazing Professionals...
Dave Pearson, Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman, Jerry Briesath
• Matches on 250 Valley Pool Tables
• Daily Drawings for Poolside Cabana’s, Free-Night Stays,
Free Buffet Dinners
• Competition in 43 unique divisions...
Including 5 Team Divisions for every skill level
• Artistic & Speed Pool Competitions
• Players representing 148 VNEA Charter Holders • Compusport Event Software! Ten 40” Monitors and QR Code
Scanners made life a breeze for our players to find their
matches and view results.
• 3,000 players partying at our fabulous Team Opening
Ceremonies which featured giveaways, free beer/soda’s
and the sounds of “THE STRIP”
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• Tournament Sponsor...
• Valley
• An Incredible Awards Banquet
BALLY’S LAS VEGAS!
2013 VNEA World
Championships!
WOMEN’S 9-BALL SPORTS SINGLES
With 43 unique divisions to display their talents, VNEA’s league players converged on the strip in Las Vegas to decide who would go home with the coveted
“Charlie” awards and titles of International Champions.
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8-Ball Open Singles Seniors
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FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
DAWN SPENCER
CAMDEN AMUSEMENT
2
CYNTHIA NORMAN
MELODEE MUSIC
3
LYNDA LILLY
BMW BILLIARDS
4
CHARLENE PINELLI
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, INC. MEN’S 9-BALL SPORTS SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
MICHAEL HAYES
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
2
DAVE ARSENEAULT
TOWN & COUNTRY AMUSEMENT
ON
3
CORY LIVERMORE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
4
ROSS SMITH
ENTERTAINMENT EXPERTS
CO
5-6 BRIAN HANSON
WAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
AB
ED BAKER
FIRESTAR AMUSEMENTS LTD.
SK
7-8 TERRY L. GARBE
MANFORD MUSIC & VENDING
SD
DANIEL WEIPPERT
LOWEN ENTERTAINMENT GMBH GERMANY
9-12 TIM KOVACS
BMW NV
RICK MADAFFER
FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT OF NAPLES FL
DENNIS HESHKA
AB
ROBERT SCHRÜFFER
13-16 ANDY ONESPOT
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
DAN GUZMAN
MELODEE MUSIC
IA
KARL WILSON
BERMUDA VENDING COMPANY BERMUDA
BILL LOWE
C & N SALES
MN
Total Winnings...
WOMEN’S 9-BALL REDEMPTION SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
LYNNETTE VALENCIA ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
2
MOLLY NISTLER
AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS ARCADES MN
Total Winnings...
MEN’S REDEMPTION 9-BALL SINGLES
Mini-tournaments, including the popular Scotch Doubles events began on Thursday while the double elimination, 8-Ball and 9-Ball Singles competition began on
Friday, May 24th. The competition was terrific with the following results.
WOMEN’S CLASSIC 9-BALL SINGLES (45+ YEARS OF AGE)
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
TAMMIE KERBY
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
2
SHARI RICE
N.T.S./DART TECH
NE
3
LOREEN TOUTANT
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
4
SHANNON LUDINGTON BULLSEYE AMUSEMENT INC.
OH
Total Winnings...
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
MICHAEL KORMANN LOWEN ENTERTAINMENT
GERMANY
2
BRENT HENSLEY
STATE AMUSEMENT CO.
VA
3-4 AARON HAMBLIN
BULLSEYE AMUSEMENT INC.
OH
MISHA IVANENKO
ON
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$200
$150
$100
$50
$500
PRIZE
$300
$250
$225
$200
$175
$175
$150
$150
$100
$100
$100
$100
$50
$50
$50
$50
$2,225
PRIZE
$250
$150
$400
PRIZE
$400
$275
$150
$150
$975
WOMEN’S 9-BALL REGULAR SINGLES
ST/COUNTRY
IA
IA
CO
CO
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$450
$340
$150
$100
$1,040
MEN’S CLASSIC 9-BALL SINGLES (50+ YEARS OF AGE)
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
JOHN BARTON
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
2
JOHN LEHMAN
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
3
DAVE COTE
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
4
PHILLIP JONES
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
5-6 BENNIE PERRY
BMW BILLIARDS
CO
CLIFF JACOBSON
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
7-8 BILL WAHL
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
STEVE SMITH
COIN DROP GAMES, INC.
FL
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$900
$700
$500
$300
$200
$200
$100
$100
$3,000
OPEN SENIOR 9-BALL SINGLES (60+ YEARS OF AGE)
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
1
JERRY R HAGER
RD VENDING
OH
$1,100
2
DICK CASEY
ROMEO AMUSEMENT COMPANY
PA
$800
3
NORM STREHLOW
C & N SALES
MN
$600
4
GLEN PICKLESIMER
STATE AMUSEMENT CO.
VA
$400
5-6 PAUL DRINNON
CO
$300
DAVE COLE
HILLS VENDING
SD
$300
7-8 HERB LICHTENBERGER MELODEE MUSIC
IA
$250
TIM SHAMA
HILLS VENDING
SD
$250
9-12 ROGER IGNASIAK
BMW NV
$200
GIL GANN
C.M. DISTRIBUTORS
KS
$200
PAT O’CONNER
SUPERIOR VENDING, INC.
MN
$200
JAMES ANDAMASARIS ALL FLORIDA AMUSEMENTS INC.
FL
$200
13-16 JOHN SCHRAMM
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
$125
KIM NG
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$125
GROVER FLINT
STATE AMUSEMENT CO.
VA
$125
CHASE MCALLISTER
GAYS MUSIC CO.
ID
$125
Total Winnings... $5,300
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
1
LIZ LOVELY
OH
$1,000
2
SKY CRISTADORA
ROCKY MOUNTAIN GAMING
MT
$700
3
TONI SAKAMOTO
PV POOL LEAGUE
BC
$450
4
NIKKI MANZER
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
$300
5-6 TERRY DUNCAN
CO
$225
MIA BIELAK
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
$225
7-8 LENORE MCCARTHY
STAR AMUSEMENT, INC.
IN
$150
LAURA BENDIKAS
IN
$150
9-12 ANGIE MONTGOMERY
MUSIC SERVICE OF SOUTH DAKOTA SD
$100
SHELLY DUFFNEY
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$100
SUMMER GAGE
BMW BILLIARDS
CO
$100
KATHY BAKER
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
$100
13-16 TAMMY DESJARDIN
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
$75
CRYSTAL VIOLETTE
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
$75
VERONICA HEREIMI
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
$75
SHANNON TONJES
UNION MUSIC COMPANY
MI
$75
17-24 DEANA RASMUSSEN
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$50
KATHRYN WILSON
BERMUDA VENDING COMPANY
Bermuda
$50
PAULA KELLY
CAMDEN AMUSEMENT & VENDING IA
$50
STACIE GRAHAM
C & N SALES
MN
$50
TERI HART
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, INC. CO
$50
SADIE CARLSON
RICH & JUNNIES COIN INC.
IA
$50
MANDY HOOD
RELIANT AMUSEMENTS
TX
$50
AMANDA WILSON
GAMETIME AMUSEMENTS
IN
$50
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
7-8
9-12
MEN’S REGULAR 9-BALL SINGLES
PLAYER
TONY MIKKOLA
BEN CRAWLEY
MIKA RIIKONEN
PAUL BEATTY
VOLKER BISCHOF
ANDY CHOU
ADAM MARTIN
STEVE WOODS
JOSH SHONES
TRAVIS CRAWLEY
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
$2,700
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
$2,000
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
$1,400
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$1,000
$800
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$800
LORAIN MUSIC & VENDING
OH
$650
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$650
C & N SALES
MN
$450
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$450
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17-24
25-32
33-48
49-64
65-96
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JEFF HUBER RICH CIPONI
AARON DUDAS
ADAM WOOD
JORGE TORRES
DAVID GOODMAN
DAVE CARRICK
RANDY TENLEY
TUOMO VENHO
CHAD PALMER
JOE SPENCE
BRANDON LARSON
JAMES FORTIN
BRETT WISEMAN
BOB WILLIAMS
CHRIS ESKER
RAY BERRY
CHAD PEW
DIETER BONAS
BEN LIU
SHAWN DAVIS
BRAD SCHILLING
DAVID BENNING
JORDAN ROTHERMAL
FRANK EGERTER
JUSTIN SPEED
TJ FRANK
KEN FRENCH
DARRELL STEPHENS
JUSTIN SALCIDO
GLENN HENRIKSON
AL WILLIAMS
JURI NETSCHER
CURT STIERLER
SHANE HELDE
RICH BLAUER
J-FRANCOIS TREMBLAY
DEEP RAI
SHANDY DVORAK
BILL EISENHARD
HAROLD RIGDON JR.
PAUL DUBOIS
JEFF MAURER
ANDREW NICKLIN
RICK LEE
JOHN CASEY
MACY CRISTADORA
BERNIE WEISS
CHUCK RYAN
SCOTT MARION
TOM JAEGER
GREG ROMERO
JEROMY HANES
BERNIE COLLINS
JONATHAN LOPEZ
ADAM SISNEROS
BILL MCGUIRE
JOHN SANDIFER
LARRY VIOLETTE
TRISTAN HOOD
JOHN FURCSIK
SHAWN FITZSIMMONS
CALVIN STARK
GREGG BANFILL
PAUL BOREGA
KURT SABIN
DOUG MOOR
PHIL ST. PIERRE
ROGER MEEHLING
ETHAN SMOKE
WAYLANDE SANCHEZ
AARON WESTCOTT
ABRAM PALMER
DAVE DANYLCHUK
RICK BELL
MARCO GAGNE
SHANNON RASMUSSEN
BUTCH MARLIN
DAVID PALOMO
MICHEL BERGERON
RON PAGE
CLAUDIO PARRONE
JERRY D ENDSLEY
STANSFIELD VENDING, INC.
WI
SELECTOMATIC GAMES
ON
D&R STAR
MN
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
SK
THE PLAYFAIR GROUP
IN
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
SD
VARIETY SPECIALTIES & AMUSE
IL
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
GREGORY AMUSEMENTS
MI
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
C & N SALES
MN
CO
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
PV POOL LEAGUE
BC
AACTIVE COIN
MB
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
PJ’S ENT. & VIDEO CO., INC.
IN
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
HILLS VENDING
SD
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
BLACKHAWK AMUSEMENT INC.
IL
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
MT
VALLEY VIDEO GAMES
ND
ON
C & N SALES
MN
B.H. NOVELTY
WY
D&R STAR
MN
ALLIANCE
QC
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
ALL FLORIDA AMUSEMENTS INC.
FL
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
C & N SALES
MN
AB
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
MT
AACTIVE COIN
MB
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
PIONEER VENDING
MI
IN
CO
CENTRAL OHIO AMUSEMENTS
OH
ON
CO
D.C. AMUSEMENT
PA
CO
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
B&B AMUSEMENT
NM
ELUM MUSIC CO.
OH
WARNER COIN MACHINES
PA
JACK HOUSER AMUSEMENT
PA
FL
CO
V.V.S. INC.
NE
IN
ON
DERRICK MUSIC COMPANY
WV
AACTIVE COIN
MB
ELUM MUSIC CO.
OH
BMW BILLIARDS
CO
IA
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
SK
ALLIANCE
QC
TOP DOG VENDING
WY
BILLARES CARLOS TEOFILO PORTUGAL
ALLIANCE
QC
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
SAM’S AMUSEMENT
WI
RD VENDING
OH
8-Ball News & Views
$450
$450
$350
$350
$350
$350
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$250
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
BILLY STEPHAN
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
$100
JEFF WANLESS
AB
$100
DALE TEMPLE
AB
$100
WOMEN’S INTERMEDIATE 9-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
SAM MATUSKA
VALLEY VIDEO GAMES
ND
2
JENNIFER RING
3
KELLY SPANGENBURG MELODEE MUSIC
IA
4
CAROL JAMES
CO
5-6 STEPHANIE GOENS
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
OH
RENITA BREMNER
JOHN’S VENDING LTD.
AB
7-8 REBECCA VENSON
UNION MUSIC COMPANY
MI
MARSHA MOK
AB
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$900
$600
$400
$200
$150
$150
$100
$100
$2,600
MEN’S INTERMEDIATE 9-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
1
ALEX M OLINGER
OH
$1,275
2
NICK MARSOLEK
D&R STAR
MN
$1,000
3
BLAIR LAWSON
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$800
4
RYAN SOLLEVELD
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$600
5-6 MILAN JANULEK
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
$375
KEITH BOON
C.M. DISTRIBUTORS
KS
$375
7-8 RICK TONJUM
D&R STAR
MN
$250
TERRY MILLER
WI
$250
9-12 CHRIS GALLANT
AB
$200
JOHN FONDELL
D&R STAR
MN
$200
DAVID ESTEP
WV
$200
STEVE BROADHEAD
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
$200
13-16 RYAN BEHNKE
IA
$125
CAREY HAFNER
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$125
ANTHONY GARCIA
$125
JASON ONESPOT
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$125
17-24 SHANE LYKINS
OH
$50
JIM COREAN
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
SD
$50
RENE BOISSONNEAULT ALLIANCE
QC
$50
KEITH JONES
WV
$50
NELSON MONTIERTH
BMW BILLIARDS
CO
$50
JON PAYPOMPEE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$50
TIM PETERSON
$50
GARY PETERSON
BULLSEYE, INC.
WI
$50
WOMEN’S MASTER 9-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ PIONEER VENDING
MI
2
CHRIS GLASS
MN
3
APRIL BEDARD
AB
4
BETH FONDELL
D&R STAR
MN
5-6 KATHY KOON
IN
MAUREEN VANDEVEN
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
7-8 JESSICA FRIDERES
C & N SALES
MN
LONETTE FOX
PIONEER VENDING
MI
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$800
$500
$400
$300
$200
$200
$100
$100
$2,600
MEN’S MASTER 9-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
HARVEY SHOGNOSH DMD AMUSEMENTS
2
KENNETH BRISBON
NU-WAY VENDING
3
JERROD FRIDERES
C & N SALES
4
TONY ZIERMAN
D&R STAR
5-6 TIM JOSEPH
BANNOCK
MIKE HELLMER
BMW BILLIARDS
7-8 MARC VIDAL CLARAMUNTENTERTAINMENT EXPERTS
VINCE MACINTYRE
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
ON
$1,250
MI
$1,000
MN
$750
MN
$550
ID
$400
CO
$400
CO
$300
ON
$300
WOMEN’S CLASSIC 8-BALL SINGLES (45+ YEARS OF AGE)
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
1
SANDY NEAL
MELODEE MUSIC
IA
$1,100
2
DENYSE REMICK
C & N SALES
MN
$800
3
MARILYN KNOWLES
PIONEER VENDING, INC
OH
$600
4
EILEEN CANNON
CO
$400
5-6 KIM SHAMA
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
SD
$300
DAWN SPENCER
CAMDEN AMUSEMENT & VENDING CO.IA
$300
7-8 MICHELLE LEE
SHAFFER SERVICE
OH
$250
CARLA DAHL
CAMDEN AMUSEMENT & VENDING CO.IA
$250
9-12 NANCY BEADEL
IA
$220
MARY ANNE MARR
MIDWEST AMUSEMENT CO.
MI
$220
PAULETTE DRAZKOWSKI STANSFIELD VENDING, INC.
WI
$220
GWEN GASTON-KELLEY UNION MUSIC COMPANY
MI
$220
MEN’S CLASSIC 8-BALL SINGLES (50+ YEARS OF AGE)
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
1
JOHN BARTON
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA $1,600
2
BILL WAHL
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$1,200
3
BILL CHRISTENSEN
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$800
4
SAM KOUTSARIS
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
$600
5-6 DOUG LAMOUREUX
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$400
BRUCE MOWERY
PA
$400
7-8 ED BAKER
SK
$300
DUKE DAHL
IA
$300
9-12 RICH LITTLE
CENTURY GAMING
MT
$225
EDDIE V. JR ROBINSON GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, INC. IA
$225
PHILLIP JONES
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
$225
CLIFF JACOBSON
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$225
13-16 ART MARTINEZ
PRO AM SERVICES, INC.
TX
$175
TIM HAWKINS
HILLS VENDING
SD
$175
MIKE ROHNER
IA
$175
MARK HENSON
IN
$175
17-24 NEAL KRAVETSKY
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$125
ROBERT KROUZE
MN
$125
RONALD TROST
MN
$125
BEN BELL
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$125
SHAWN FLEMING
BAY COIN MACHINE CO.
WI
$125
JOHN LEHMAN
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
$125
JOHN GARCIA SR.
B&B AMUSEMENT
NM
$125
STEVE SMITH
COIN DROP GAMES, INC.
FL
$125
CLASSIC INTERMEDIATE/MASTER 50+ 8 BALL
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
SAM KIRBY
KILMER AMUSEMENTS INC.
IN
2
JIM COREAN
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
SD
3
RICK CARRILLO
IL
Total Winnings...
MEN’S CLASSIC/SENIOR 8-BALL SPORTS SINGLES
PRIZE
$500
$300
$200
$1,000
OPEN SENIOR 8-BALL SINGLES (60+ YEARS OF AGE)
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
1
JERRY R HAGER
RD VENDING
OH
$2,200
2
RICH HAINES
CHEYENNE VENDING & AMUSE. INC. WY
$1,600
3
GLEN PICKLESIMER
STATE AMUSEMENT CO.
VA
$1,100
4
NORM STREHLOW
C & N SALES
MN
$800
5-6 EDWARD BORREGO
CO
$600
BILL IGEL
RELIANT AMUSEMENTS
TX
$600
7-8 RAY HARRIS
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
$500
BEARNIE ELVENDAHL
MN
$500
9-12 HERB LICHTENBERGER MELODEE MUSIC
IA
$300
BRUCE BAKER
PRAIRIE STATE GAMING
IL
$300
CHASE MCALLISTER
GAYS MUSIC CO.
ID
$300
PAUL DRINNON
CO
$300
13-16 TIM SHAMA
HILLS VENDING
SD
$250
RON DENSMORE
MI
$250
STEVE CRNECKI
WI
$250
DAVE COLE
HILLS VENDING
SD
$250
17-24 DICK CASEY
PA
$200
GARY BASCOME
$200
AL MAEDEL
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
$200
BOB WHEELER
MI
$200
RON SULLY
GREAT AMUSEMENT
SD
$200
TOM TAYLOR
JEFFERSON COUNTY AMUSEMENT IN
$200
KEITH PARKER
BMW
NV
$200
JOE DEGUARA
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$200
WOMEN’S 8-BALL SPORTS SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
JENNY SHAFER
C.M. DISTRIBUTORS
2
SHELLY DUFFNEY
AACTIVE COIN
3
DAILE MOFFAT
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
4
PAULA COLLINS
C & C AMUSEMENT INC.
5-6 DESIREE CHURCH
AACTIVE COIN
CHRISSANDRA PERRY
DMD AMUSEMENTS
7-8 YVONNE POWELL
TRI VALLEY VENDING
KELLI FINKE
V.V.S. INC.
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
ST/COUNTRY
KS
MB
ON
IN
MB
ON
AK
NE
Total Winnings...
MEN’S 8-BALL SPORTS SINGLES
PLAYER
MIKE YANKOWSKI
LUCAS MATTICE
MARCO GAGNE
MATT PICKERING
ROGER SIMMONS
CALVIN STARK
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
AB
AB
ALLIANCE
QC
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
GREAT LAKES DISTRIBUTING
MI
PA
7-8 DALLAS DUROCHER
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
JERRY D ENDSLEY
RD VENDING
OH
9-12 TERRY L. GARBE
MANFORD MUSIC & VENDING
SD
MARK MATUSKA
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
SHAWN QUINSEY
AACTIVE COIN
MB
ROB PATTON
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
13-16 HAROLD RIGDON JR.
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
STEVEN STOKES
BMW NV
MARTY SMITH
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
ROGER YOUNGCHIEF
AB
17-24 PAUL SUTTON-JONES
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
LEON TRUDEAU
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
MOHAMMAD RAHMAN ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENT
TX
DENNIS HESHKA
AB
RON PAGE
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
DWAIN TWIFORD
PLATTE COUNTY MUSIC & VENDING WY
MICHAEL HAYES
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
GUY NICKLIN
AB
25-32 SETH KING
MT
YANICK SIMARD
ALLIANCE
QC
CHANH LE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
CARLOS MARTINS
REID DOWNING
MELODEE MUSIC
IA
CHRIS TARMEY
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
J-PHILIPPE TREMBLAY ALLIANCE
QC
BERNARD FISET
ALLIANCE
QC
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$330
$200
$150
$100
$80
$80
$50
$50
$1,040
PRIZE
$500
$400
$350
$300
$250
$250
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
GERALD FURGERSON J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
2
DICK CALLIER
D&R STAR
MN
3
TOM BUDIK
DONIVAN’S VENDING SERVICE
WI
Total Winnings...
WOMEN’S REDEMPTION 8-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
CYNTHIA NORMAN
MELODEE MUSIC
IA
2
SHANNON LUDINGTON BULLSEYE AMUSEMENT INC.
OH
3-4 CHARLENE PINELLI
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, INC.
CO
TRACY DICKENS
FL
Total Winnings...
MEN’S REDEMPTION 8-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
DARREN CHURCHILL WAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
AB
2
BOB WILLIAMS
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
3-4 MICHAEL KORMANN
CHAD PEW
Total Winnings...
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
7-8
9-12
13-16
17-24
25-32
$225
$225
$200
$200
$200
$200
$150
$150
$150
$150
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$75
$5,300
PRIZE
$300
$200
$100
$600
PRIZE
$350
$300
$200
$200
$1,050
PRIZE
$600
$400
$350
$350
$1,700
WOMEN’S REGULAR 8-BALL SINGLES
PLAYER
LIZ LOVELY
KARLA CHRONY
LENORE MCCARTHY
MARIA DOWNEY
TONI SAKAMOTO
JOCELYN OLDENBURG
KATHY BAKER
AMANDA WILSON
MARY VASQUEZ
THERESA LIEN
STACIE GRAHAM
SKY CRISTADORA
JEN KRANT
MOLLY NISTLER
KATHRYN WILSON
AUDREY OZON
DEANA RASMUSSEN
TAMMY DESJARDIN
RAYNA GAINEY
SHARI RICE
KRISTI MCCOY
JACKIE DEVINE
KARI URBAN
TONI JOHNSON
MICKI WELCH
BOBBIE WOLLYUNG
SHERRY SMOKE
JOLENE RURKA
NORMA RILEY
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
OH
$2,400
$1,400
IN
$1,000
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$800
PV POOL LEAGUE
BC
$750
WI
$750
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
$550
GAMETIME AMUSEMENTS
IN
$550
BMW BILLIARDS
CO
$340
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$340
C & N SALES
MN
$340
MT
$340
C & N SALES
MN
$250
$250
$250
REGENT VENDING & AMUSEMENT
ON
$250
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$200
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
$200
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
$200
N.T.S./DART TECH
NE
$200
HILLS VENDING
SD
$200
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
$200
D&R STAR
MN
$200
$200
C & N SALES
MN
$150
C & C AMUSEMENT INC.
IN
$150
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$150
AB
$150
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
$150
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VNEA Executive Director Gregg Elliott (l) with President Dave Hawkins
AUSTRALIA enjoying the evening’s activities
Incoming VNEA President Tom Elum takes in the experience!
Charlie’s galore for this talented group of ladies.
Finland celebrates Team Opening Ceremonies!
Smiles were everywhere at this fun-filled event.
Over 2,000 Players attended the parking lot party!
Players danced late into the beautiful Las Vegas night
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THE STRIP rocked the lot throughout the evening!
Teams relaxed and enjoyed the night before competition.
VNEA’s Dave’s! Dave Everett (l) and Dave Pearson
Photo Op’s were plenty with the festive crowd!
Welcome Canada! And SWEET Shirts!
If you can’t have fun... don’t hang around these folks! lol
2013 VNEA TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE & Friends
VNEA Pool Players... the greatest League in the World!
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KYM REIS
HILLS VENDING
SD
$150
ELISE BENTLEY
MI
$150
JENNIFER HOFF
$150
33-48 LAUREN JELLY
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$100
APRIL SWOOPE
STATE AMUSEMENT CO.
VA
$100
MIA BIELAK
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
$100
LAN PHONG
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$100
ANGIE MONTGOMERY
$100
LAURA TROVECKE
MN
$100
JANA THOMPSON
HILLS VENDING
SD
$100
JOY NOYOLA
SAM’S AMUSEMENT
WI
$100
GISELLE BOULIANE
ON
$100
WENDY ADY
$100
DEBI ARMSTRONG
AMUSEMENT SERVICES
MT
$100
AURORA BURDEYNEY
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$100
KRISTINA PETERSON
C & N SALES
MN
$100
CONNIE BAKER
OHIO VENDING MACHINE
OH
$100
LOREEN TOUTANT
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
$100
ROSE RAMOS
CO
$100
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
7-8
9-12
13-16
17-24
25-32
33-48
49-64
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MEN’S REGULAR 8-BALL SINGLES
PLAYER
ANDY CHOU
TRAVIS CRAWLEY
BRAD SCHILLING
KURT SABIN
SCOTT HARGENS
GREG EVANS
MARK DOWNEY
STEVE WOODS
RICHY OREM
JURI NETSCHER
COLIN GREENLEE
KYLE PEPIN
TONY MIKKOLA
TREVOR SHILLER
JEFF WOLFE
JEFF WANLESS
MIKA RIIKONEN
AARON DUDAS
TRISTAN HOOD
RANDY TENLEY
MISHA IVANENKO
VOLKER BISCHOF
JASON WALKER
RANDY DEGARMO
PAUL BEATTY
JASON DIMITRI
JOSH SHONES
ADAM MARTIN
STEVE WILTON
EMMANUEL CORMIER
JASON BAGGOTT
BERNIE COLLINS
ROM NICHOLS
SHAWN FITZSIMMONS
CHAD SCHLUMBAUM
TONY NICOLA
RAY PULIDO
GILLES LECOMPTE
CUONG DAO
CHAD PALMER
ABRAM PALMER
JEFF HUBER JAMES FORTIN
JASON KISHWYINEW
GREG ROMERO
ERIC COTE
RICH BLAUER
SHELDON HAAS
JOHN LATTEA
JORDAN ROTHERMAL
BRADY RENNIE
RAFAEL CORREIA
RICK LEE
PHIL ST. PIERRE
JASON CAIN
GREGG CAIRNS
RAY BERRY
HOWARD FORTIER
CHAD DUSTER
BRENT HENSLEY
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY PRIZE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$6,000
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$4,000
$2,500
V.V.S. INC.
NE
$2,000
$1,550
WI
$1,550
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$1,400
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$1,400
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
$1,000
$1,000
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$1,000
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
$1,000
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
$800
SK
$800
V.V.S. INC.
NE
$800
AB
$800
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
$600
D&R STAR
MN
$600
B&B AMUSEMENT
NM
$600
VARIETY SPECIALTIES & AMUSE
IL
$600
ON
$600
$600
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$600
$600
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$450
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$450
C & N SALES
MN
$450
OH
$450
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$450
AB
$450
RD VENDING
OH
$450
ON
$450
FL
$350
PA
$350
RIVER CITY AMUSEMENTS
IA
$350
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
$350
MI
$350
SELECTOMATIC GAMES
ON
$350
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$350
GREGORY AMUSEMENTS
MI
$350
IA
$350
WI
$350
CO
$350
SK
$350
CO
$350
ALLIANCE
QC
$350
D&R STAR
MN
$350
AACTIVE COIN
MB
$350
BELL MUSIC CO.
OH
$200
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$200
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$200
$200
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
$200
ON
$200
AB
$200
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
$200
PV POOL LEAGUE
BC
$200
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
$200
IA
$200
STATE AMUSEMENT CO.
VA
$200
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CURT STIERLER
JAY MCKNIGHT
DAMION TURCHETTO
KEVIN MILLER
OSCAR CORTEZ
ADAM SMITH
DEREK QUINSEY
DAVE COSTA
RICHARD GARCIA
PAT RAUCH
ERIC BEELER
JAYSON STRONG
MIKE MATUSKA
BRIAN HANSON
TUOMO VENHO
DAN NIELSEN
TIM HAZLETT
DOUG MOOR
AARON HAMBLIN
DON SECOR
TOM THOMPSON
TOM JAEGER
JORGE TORRES
SHANNON RASMUSSEN
KYLE GOENS
STEVE TULLY
EARL MCDONALD JR
NIGEL MOORE
NICK BEAVERBONE
ADRIAN MICHAELBRINK
JEFF COLVIN
MICK TIEFENTHALER
J-FRANCOIS TREMBLAY
STEVE REYNOLDS
PEDRO PEREIRA
DALE TEMPLE
JONATHAN LOPEZ
JULES MORTINSON
JAMES GILLAND
TJ FRANK
DAVE CAPONE
MATT HIRSCHI
CURT SMITH
WAYLANDE SANCHEZ
RON BARKER
DARRELL STEPHENS
PHILLIP DURAND
BERNIE WEISS
BOB VAN WIE
LARRY FAULK
ANDY BENN
AL WILLIAMS
MIKE CROOKIDNECK
MILO KRALJEVIC
DJ WOLRAB
KARL WILSON
BRETT WISEMAN
KEVIN SCHALLHORN
DEREK GLEDHILL
ROLAND TENHOLDER
BRUNO SENO
KYLE ASHMORE
TIM COYNE
BILL WATSON
SHAWN DAVIS
BRUNO VIEIRA
LEE STYER
TONI VALTONEN
SHANDY DVORAK
ARDEN SMOKE
BILL EISENHARD
ADAM SISNEROS
SHANNON HUGHES
JERRY KENNEDY
HUGO VILLANUEVA
LEONARD GRAVES
RON HAKKILA
ROB SUNDQUIST
JOHN SANTISTEVAN
JEFF MAURER
GREG SMYTH
JOHN FURCSIK
KEN FRENCH
C & N SALES
MN
AB
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
GRAND BAHAMA DISTRIBUTORS BAHAMAS
BMW BILLIARDS
CO
AB
AACTIVE COIN
MB
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
B&B AMUSEMENT
NM
WELCH MUSIC COMPANY
WV
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
MINNESOTA PASTIME INC.
MN
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
AB
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
IN
OH
WI
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
SD
IN
SK
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
OH
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
BELL MUSIC CO.
OH
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
AB
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
B.H. NOVELTY
WY
ALLIANCE
QC
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
AB
CO
AACTIVE COIN
MB
TX
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
MN
PA
ELUM MUSIC CO.
OH
WELCH MUSIC COMPANY
WV
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
ON
AACTIVE COIN
MB
PA
SOUTHLAND AMUSEMENTS
NC
PIONEER VENDING
MI
ON
SK
ON
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
AACTIVE COIN
MB
ON
BILLARES CARLOS TEOFILO
PORTUGAL
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
PARADISE PINBALL & AMUSE LLC
CO
IN
PORTUGAL
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
AACTIVE COIN
MB
FL
CO
BMW (NV)
NV
ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENT
TX
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
IA
MN
AB
C & N SALES
MN
ON
ELUM MUSIC CO.
OH
IL
$200
$200
$200
$200
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
WES RECTOR
PA
KEITH SCHUH
WI
JULIAN DEVOS
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
SCOTT ATKINSON
AB
MATTHEW GREGG
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
OH
BRUCE BREMNER
AB
ANDREW NICKLIN
AB
MIKE WILLEFORD
CO
GRIFFIN GLYNN
IN
BOB KELLY
CO
DENNIS TRAM
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
BENJAMIN KLOSKE
ALLIANCE
QC
RYAN BARNER
PA
JUSTIN SALCIDO
MT
CLAYTON BINNING
SK
KENNY NOTTLE
MIELE INC.
PA
DAVE DANYLCHUK
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
DAVID ALTMEYER
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
GILLES PERRON
ALLIANCE
QC
DAVE ARSENEAULT
ON
TONY COATES
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
MARIN KULUSIC
AB
ROCKY MUELLER
VALLEY VIDEO GAMES
ND
RUSSELL NELLERMOE
B.H. NOVELTY
WY
RANDY CHEECHOO
SELECTOMATIC GAMES
ON
CHARLIE WILLIAMSON
CO
JAMES HARDY
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
DAVID PALOMO
PORTUGAL
BEN CRAWLEY
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
AUSTRALIA
TOMMY MIKKOLA
PELIKA NET OY
FINLAND
REX CORLISS
B.H. NOVELTY
WY
ROMANO GARDENHIRE
C.M. DISTRIBUTORS
KS
CORY LIVERMORE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
JASON FROEHLING
MUSIC SERVICE OF SOUTH DAKOTA
SD
JEFF GOELLER
CO
RUDY SWITALA
AB
JEROMY HANES
OH
DAVE BENTLEY
MI
DAVID GOODMAN
THE PLAYFAIR GROUP
IN
JASON WILLES
AB
TIM BARON
FL
BILLY STEPHAN
TRI VALLEY VENDING
AK
BEN LIU
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
ANDRE GONCALVES
KEN YEE
ON
MICHAEL PODJASKI
WI
EARL CAIN
PA
DEEP RAI
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
WAYNE ADAMS
BERMUDA
Total Winnings...
WOMEN’S INTERMEDIATE 8-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
AIMEE CHASTAIN
MN
2
SHAWNA PHILLIPS
AB
3
MALONE KIM
GAMETIME AMUSEMENTS
IN
4
KELLY HOTCHKISS
IN
5-6
RENITA BREMNER
AB
RITA FORTIN
ALLIANCE
QC
7-8
MARINA LINGUERRI
ON
ALANNA THIESSEN
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
9-12 VIOLET OLSON
AB
KELLY SPANGENBURG
MELODEE MUSIC
IA
CAROL JAMES
CO
MARSHA MOK
AB
13-16 LUCIE NORMAND
ALLIANCE
QC
REBECCA VENSON
UNION MUSIC COMPANY
MI
JULIE GUZMAN
MELODEE MUSIC
IA
JANE HOWARD
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
Total Winnings...
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
7-8
9-12
13-16
17-24
MEN’S INTERMEDIATE 8-BALL SINGLES
PLAYER
JASON KANE
ALEX M OLINGER
TERRY MILLER
RYAN BEHNKE
KEITH BOON
NICK MARSOLEK
NELSON MONTIERTH
JON PAYPOMPEE
JAMES BROTHERS
STEVE BROADHEAD
CHAD FAIRCHILD
GEORGE MARIGLIS
ROD CARL
JOHN FONDELL
JESSE PIERCEY
MIKE WALKOWIAK
MILAN JANULEK
CHARTER HOLDER
BMW
C.M. DISTRIBUTORS
D&R STAR
BMW BILLIARDS
SML ENTERTAINMENT
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, INC. G&G ENTERPRISES
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
MIDWEST COIN CONCEPTS
D&R STAR
G&G ENTERPRISES
MIDWEST COIN CONCEPTS
TRI VALLEY VENDING
ST/COUNTRY
NV
OH
WI
IA
KS
MN
CO
AB
CO
ON
OH
AUSTRALIA
MN
MN
ON
MN
AK
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$50
$55,200
PRIZE
$1,600
$1,200
$850
$650
$450
$450
$350
$350
$300
$300
$300
$300
$100
$100
$100
$100
$7,500
PRIZE
$2,200
$1,775
$1,300
$900
$550
$550
$400
$400
$300
$300
$300
$300
$200
$200
$200
$200
$100
SHANE LYKINS
WILL KOHL
GREG GAUTHIER
G&G ENTERPRISES
BLAIR LAWSON
AACTIVE COIN
JESSE NOWAK
SML ENTERTAINMENT
JOAQUIM VERISSIMO
BILLARES CARLOS TEOFILO CARLOS BARBOSA
OH
IA
ON
MB
AB
PORTUGAL
AB
Total Winnings...
WOMEN’S MASTER 8-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
JESSICA FRIDERES
C & N SALES
2
FREIDA NASSAS
NEW CROWN MUSIC
3
CHRIS GLASS
4
JOLENE HERUM
5-6
AMY LATZKO
JANET DUNKS
7-8
BETH FONDELL
D&R STAR
KAYLA JONES
G&G ENTERPRISES
9-12 HEATHER LAVIN
STAR AMUSEMENT
LINDA CRUZ
STAR AMUSEMENT
BEV ASHTON
PV POOL LEAGUE
MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ
PIONEER VENDING
ST/COUNTRY
MN
ON
MN
MN
IN
MT
MN
ON
IN
IN
BC
MI
Total Winnings...
MEN’S MASTER 8-BALL SINGLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
DUSTIN GUNIA
N.T.S./DART TECH
NE
2
FRANK LAUERBACH
LOWEN ENTERTAINMENT GMBH
GERMANY
3
MARC VIDAL CLARAMUNT ENTERTAINMENT EXPERTS
CO
4
JERROD FRIDERES
C & N SALES
MN
5-6
JEFF PILLON
DMD AMUSEMENTS
ON
RUSS WHITTLE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
7-8
PAUL RICHENS
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
ANTONIO BENVENUTO
GERMANY
9-12 KENNETH BRISBON
NU-WAY VENDING
MI
TONY ZIERMAN
AMERICAN AMUSEMENTS ARCADES
MN
MARKUS BUCK
GERMANY
THORSTEN ENDRES
GERMANY
13-16 JAMIE PLUTA
MN
BRAD WHYTE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
D.J. MCGINLEY
G&G ENTERPRISES
ON
PETER WEIPPERT
GERMANY
Total Winnings...
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$100
$10,875
PRIZE
$2,000
$1,500
$920
$800
$500
$500
$300
$300
$200
$200
$200
$200
$7,620
PRIZE
$2,500
$1,900
$1,400
$1,000
$750
$750
$575
$575
$425
$425
$425
$425
$350
$350
$350
$350
$12,550
FINISH PLAYER
REGULAR SCOTCH DOUBLES
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
MOLLY NISTLER & BRAD SCHILLING
2
BERNADINE CROWCHILD & TIM PIDBOROCHYNSKI
3
SANDY NEAL & LEE STYER
4
SHARI RICE & SCOTTT HARGENS
5-6
STACY KOMMERS & KURT SABIN
CORAL SIMMONDS & SCOTT ATKINSON
7-8
MARY VASQUEZ & BENNY PERRY
APRIL SWOOPE & BRENT HENSLEY
9-12 KATHY BAKER & CHRIS ESKER
TONI SAKAMOTO & RAY BERRY
SKY CRISTADORA & MACY CRISTADORA
DESIREE CHURCH & GUY NICKLIN
13-16 KARI URBAN & JOSH SHONES
PAM VINCENT & JOHN TWOMEY
JOLENE RURKA & DEVIN MORLEY
NIKKI MANZER & BEN CRAWLEY
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$1,300
$1,000
$700
$400
$300
$300
$200
$200
$150
$150
$150
$150
$100
$100
$100
$100
$5,400
INTERMEDIATE SCOTCH DOUBLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
LIZ LOVELY & ALEX OLINGER
2
STEPHENE RHODES & JIM COREAN
3
KARLA CHRONY & ANTHONY GARCIA
4
AIMEE CHASTAIN & GRANT GOTWALD
5-6
MARINA LINGUERRI & PHILLIP DURAND
AMY ENCINIAS & JASON KANE
7-8
HOLLY FIGUEROA & CHARLIE WILLIAMSON
LAN PHONG & GRANT ZEMP
$75
Total Winnings...
MASTER SCOTCH DOUBLES
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
JESSICA FRIDERES & DUSTIN GUNIA
2
LONETTE FOX & SAM KIRBY
$450
3
KAYLA JONES & HARVEY SHOGNOSH
4
AMY LATZKO & KENNETH BRISBON
5-6
JOLENE HERUM & MIKE FIELDHAMMER
MIA BIELAK & JASON GEORGEI
Total Winnings...
August • 2013
PRIZE
$600
$400
$300
$200
$125
$125
$75
$1,900
PRIZE
$700
$250
$150
$75
$75
$1,700
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Opening Ceremonies Award Recipients...
Women’s Classic 9-Ball Singles
Men’s Classic 9-Ball Singles
Open Super Seniors 9-Ball Singles
Sportswomen’s 9-Ball Singles
Sportsmen’s 9-Ball Singles
Women’s Redemption 9-Ball Singles
Men’s Redemption 9-Ball Singles
Women’s Regular 9-Ball Singles
Men’s Regular 9-Ball Singles
Women’s Intermediate 9-Ball Singles
Men’s Intermediate 9-Ball Singles
Women’s Master 9-Ball Singles
Men’s Master 9-Ball Singles
2013 VNEA “Hall of Fame” Inductees
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Opening Ceremonies Award Recipients...
Women’s Classic 8-Ball Singles
Men’s Classic 8-Ball Singles
Classic Intermediate/Master 50+ 8-Ball
Open Senior 8-Ball Singles
Women’s 8-Ball Sports Singles
Men’s 8-Ball Sports Singles
Men’s Classic/Senior 8-Ball Sports Singles
Women’s Redemption 8-Ball Singles
Men’s Redemption 8-Ball Singles
Women’s Regular 8-Ball Singles
Men’s Regular 8-Ball Singles
Women’s Intermediate 8-Ball Singles
Men’s Intermediate 8-Ball Singles
Women’s Master 8-Ball Singles
Men’s Master 8-Ball Singles
August • 2013
33
Regular Scotch Doubles
Intermediate Scotch Doubles
With the Singles competition in the history books, the VNEA was well prepared
to recognize them at the ever-popular VNEA Team Opening Ceremonies
Celebration. Gary Benson, Tournament Director and emcee, was welcomed by
over 3,000 players attending this incredible show which opened with a colorful
parade of flags from around the world, and the Singles Awards Presentation to
honor the top players accomplishments. Once all of the states and countries
were acknowledged and the Singles winners were presented with their coveted
Charlie awards, the VNEA had a drawing for a Valley Home Pool Table. The
lucky winner was James Esparza from Eagle Vending in Tucson, Arizona and
was awarded the table by Valley’s Dave Courington.
With 96 members already enshrined in the hall, it was time for the VNEA to add
5 more names to the prestigious “VNEA Hall of Fame”. Receiving this tremendous honor, along with a beautiful Hall of Fame jacket, certificate and limited
edition VNEA Hall of Fame trading card set, were the following inductees:
•
•
•
•
•
Bob Basset - Aactive Coin (Manitoba)
Charles Castonguay - Alliance (Quebec)
Dawn Fital - Coin-Op Specialist (MI)
Beth Fondell - D & R Star (MN)
Kale Woodside - V.V.S. (NE)
When the 2013 “Charlie’s” had all found a home, it was time to “kick it up
a notch” with some serious partying and the rock & roll sounds of the band
“The Strip”. This popular, high energy band rocked the lot well into the night
entertaining the crowd with their flashy, Vegas style show.
The Team competition kicked off Tuesday morning right on schedule. Nearly
600 teams participated in the Team events at this 33rd Annual Championships.
Results of the Sports, Redemption, Regular, Intermediate and Masters Team
events were as follows:
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
7-8
9-12
13-16
17-24
25-32
34
WOMEN’S REGULAR TEAM
PLAYER
KNUCKLE DIAMONDS
GOT BALLS?
2ND AVE CORNER POCKET
SAVED BY THE BALL
CONTROL FREAKS
THE GATOR GIRLS
CHARTER HOLDER
HILLS VENDING
SML ENTERTAINMENT
CAMDEN AMUSEMENT & VENDING
C & N SALES
G&G ENTERPRISES
COLORADO SPRINGS SHARPSHOOTERS ENTERTAINMENT EXPERTS
GET THE STEW
BOXY HOOKERS
STUBBORN HOOKERS
DMD AMUSEMENTS
LIL’S- SI SE PUEDE
GAMES PEOPLE PLAY, INC. FINNAGANS TIGHT RACKS
GEARY CHRIOPRACTIC
RD VENDING
CASPER CUE-T’S
WYOMING AMUSEMENT INC.
MAINE MAGIC
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
LEGENDS LADIES
DEFINE TROUBLE
AIM HIGH
STAND UP LADYZ FIRST
XCUES US
DMD AMUSEMENTS
HAMMERHEADS POOL CHICKSRICH & JUNNIES COIN INC.
STAND UP & SHOOT
MINNESOTA MISCHIEF
D&R STAR
B-STREET BLACK WIDOWS WAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
ALL RACKS NO BALLS
SELECTOMATIC GAMES
CROSSFIRE
G&G ENTERPRISES
STORYN LADIES FINLAND
PELIKA NET OY
8-Ball News & Views
ST/COUNTRY
SD
AB
IA
MN
ON
ON
CO
OH
MN
ON
CO
AB
OH
WY
ME
IA
ON
CO
AB
ON
IA
AB
MN
AB
ON
ON
FINLAND
PRIZE
$3,400
$2,350
$1,400
$800
$600
$600
$450
$450
$325
$325
$325
$325
$250
$250
$250
$250
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$175
$125
$125
$125
Master Scotch Doubles
HEIMEY’S PLACE
C & N SALES
500 CLUB GIRLS
ED BORGIA’S BABES
KISS MY 8
G&G ENTERPRISES
THE CREMATORS
BMW BILLIARDS
FINISH
1
2
3
4
5-6
7-8
9-12
13-16
17-24
25-32
33-48
49-64
65-96
OPEN REGULAR TEAM
PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
BLACKEYED CREES
HARD TO KILL
MOJO
SML ENTERTAINMENT
ITS A PROCESS
GO FA-COFFEE
DMD AMUSEMENTS
OFF @ THE POCKET
CANTON PHANTOMS
ELUM MUSIC CO.
THE POOL JUNKIES
RD VENDING
EAGLES CLUB #2
BIGS GRAVY TRAIN
CLUB 91
BANNOCK
CUE MASTER ELITE
DARK HORSE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
GRAVE DIGGERS
SNIPERS
CLICK’S HURRICANE
EAGLE VENDING
MP5 AUSTRALIA
TRUELINE BILLIARDS
ABARS
WE’VE GOT THE RUNS
J&J VENTURES INC.
WATCH OUT WE’RE OLD
TAILGATORS
CARAMBOLA
EICHMANS
NO PRESURE
WELCH MUSIC COMPANY
USUALLY 2L8
AACTIVE COIN
TOADLICKERS
SML ENTERTAINMENT
POOL DOGS
PRIX N STIX
BREAKROOM STRIKERS
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
LEGION PATRIOTS
B.H. NOVELTY
BIG WILLIES IN STROKE
SINNERS - SANCHEZ
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
SML ENTERTAINMENT
ONE EYED WILLY’S
C & N SALES
TAYLOR’S PUB
SHARK TANK
LAWSON MUSIC CO., INC.
POCKETS
EAGLE VENDING
TOO DAMN COMPETITIVE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
ICE HOUSE D’ANGELO
M&G SERVICES
PREDATORS
DOWNTOWN BROWN
EURO PETITE
ROCHESTER STAR
D&R STAR
EAGLES 16 #7
CENTURY GAMING
RETURN OF THUNDER
SML ENTERTAINMENT
TEAM BERMUDA
BIKERS
ALLIANCE
THE REAPERS
KC’S ELITE
WYANDOTTE MUSIC COMPANY
BUSTERS BAR & GRILL
LUMBRE
BMW BILLIARDS
1 @ A TIME
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
ONCE N AWHILE
MAGICIENS
ALLIANCE
BUST-A-RUN
ALL AMERICAN AMUSEMENT
LOG CABIN I
THE SCRIPT
OHIO VENDING MACHINE
SNOOZE YA LOSE
HOOLIGANS
C & N SALES
LA VILLA
IDEAL AMUSEMENTS, INC
GOING COMMANDO
SELECTOMATIC GAMES
CHROME DIRTY LITTLE PIGS WAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
NOT R FAULT
J&J VENTURES INC.
POCKET ACES
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
OVERLAND TALKIN & CHALKINWAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
FA-Q
G&G ENTERPRISES
OLD SKOOL
JAGUARS
ALLIANCE
MN
WI
PA
ON
CO
Total Winnings...
$125
$125
$125
$125
$125
$14,750
ST/COUNTRY
SK
CO
AB
ON
ON
SD
OH
OH
MT
SD
ID
IA
AB
FL
ON
AZ
AUSTRALIA
ON
IL
MN
ON
PORTUGAL
IA
WV
MB
AB
FL
SK
SD
WY
CO
OH
AB
MN
PA
FL
AZ
AB
OH
TX
AB
CO
MN
MT
AB
BERMUDA
QC
GERMANY
KS
WI
CO
OH
OH
QC
TX
MN
OH
IN
MN
IL
ON
AB
IL
ON
AB
ON
AB
QC
PRIZE
$10,000
$7,000
$6,000
$5,000
$3,000
$3,000
$2,300
$2,300
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,500
$1,100
$1,100
$1,100
$1,100
$900
$900
$900
$900
$900
$900
$900
$900
$750
$750
$750
$750
$750
$750
$750
$750
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$550
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$450
$300
$300
$300
$300
Open Master Team Champion: Who Needs A Billiard Coach?!
Women’s Master Team Champion: Midwest Masters
Open Intermediate Team Champion: Snuffy’s/Charlie’s Inn Misunderstood
Women’s Intermediate Team Champion: Rosario’s N.U.M.B.
Open Regular Team Champion: Blackeyed Crees
Women’s Regular Team Champion: Knuckle Diamonds
Open Redemption Team Champion: Budapest Rat Pack
Women’s Redemption Team Champion: Sin City Shooters
August • 2013
35
Sportsmen’s Team Champion: Midtown Drifters
SHARP SHOOTERS ASSOCIATED VENDING
OH
COORS LIGHT
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
KINGS TABLE # 7
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
OH
POOL CLUB
WRECKING CREW
LAWSON MUSIC CO., INC.
FL
KILLER FLEAS
AACTIVE COIN
MB
DOUG OUR OWN GRAVE
MN
MUSETTE OMAHA
N.T.S./DART TECH
NE
WORKING STIFFS
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
POPOV
ALLIANCE
QC
SPORTSMAN 50 SANDBAGGERS WAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
AB
SHARI’S #1
D&R STAR
MN
DAVINCI’S MOB
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
CARPET MUNCHERS
AB
DEEPSTROKE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
CANADIAN BACON
ON
BULLDOGS
IA
GUN CLUB
PRAIRIE STATE GAMING
IL
ROADRUNNERS
RELIANT AMUSEMENTS
TX
THIRSTY CAMEL FUBAR
AB
LIL’S - PROSECUTORS
CO
LUCKY DOGS
AACTIVE COIN
MB
3RD BASE - STICK IT
IN
CHROME SLATE HOGS
AB
COSSACK HORNETS
AB
BEAT THE GHOST
CO
J.A.F.H.I.C.A.
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
ON
CHARIOT PREDATORS
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
97-128 CUEJO’S NINJAS
AB
ONE BALL SHORT
OH
HAROLD’S BAR
D&R STAR
MN
POOL MY FINGER
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
BLACK DIAMOND BLACKOUTS MINNESOTA PASTIME INC.
MN
EDMONTON FREIGHT TRAIN WAL-MAC AMUSEMENTS LTD.
AB
DO OR DIE
SK
OASIS
BANNOCK
ID
JAMAICAMECRAZY
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
THAT’S GOOD STUFF!!
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
THE 500 CLUB
WI
SHARP SHOOTERS
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
XLR8
RELIANT AMUSEMENTS
TX
OLD SCHOOL
WYOMING AMUSEMENT INC.
WY
GO FOR BROKE
SK
JD’S CUES AND BREWS
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
DICK’S PICK’S (RICHARD)
BMW NV
IS WHAT IT IS
C & N SALES
MN
ROOKIES
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
NICKS
RELIANT AMUSEMENTS
TX
ROOSTER’S TOP SHOTS
D&R STAR
MN
WITCHEKAN WILD
SK
LAST SHOT
PA
ONE MORE ROUND
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
NO XPECTATIONS
SML ENTERTAINMENT
AB
BIG ONES
J&J VENTURES INC.
IL
CALL IN THE BIN
ALLIANCE
QC
GIVE ME A BREAK
B&B AMUSEMENT
NM
PLAYBOYS REUNITED
CHEYENNE VENDING & AMUSE. INC.
WY
EASY MONEY
WELCH MUSIC COMPANY
WV
SORRY CHARLIE
N.T.S./DART TECH
NE
TOMMY’S GUNS
EAGLE VENDING
AZ
Total Winnings...
WOMEN’S INTERMEDIATE TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
ROSARIOS N.U.M.B
2
SLEEPERS!!
3
WHO DOES THAT
SML ENTERTAINMENT
4
PREFERABLY ON TOP
5-6
WHICH WITCH IS WHICH
N.T.S./DART TECH
ROSARIOS BALL GAZERS
7-8
CHARLIES ANGELS
N.T.S./DART TECH
KNUCKLE #1
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
36
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ST/COUNTRY
AB
IN
AB
IN
NE
AB
NE
SD
Total Winnings...
Sportswomen’s Team Champion: 3 Cougars & A Cub
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$300
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$150
$92,600
PRIZE
$4,000
$2,500
$1,500
$1,000
$800
$800
$700
$700
$12,000
OPEN INTERMEDIATE TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
SNUFFY’S/CHARLIE’S INN STANSFIELD VENDING, INC.
WI
2
BETTER LATE THEN NEVER
BMW NV
3
AUSTRALIA 4
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
AUSTRALIA
4
ROSARIOS RABIOSO
AB
5-6
PRETTY BOYS
AACTIVE COIN
MB
SPORTSMENS STACEY
OH
7-8
THE OTHER PLACE
MIDWEST COIN CONCEPTS/BROTHERS
MN
MR. JJ KEITH
C.M. DISTRIBUTORS
KS
Total Winnings...
WOMEN’S REDEMPTION TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
SIN CITY SHOOTERS
BMW
2
ALASKA GIRLS GONE WILD TRI VALLEY VENDING
PRIZE
$7,000
$4,025
$3,000
$2,000
$1,300
$1,300
$1,000
$1,000
$20,625
ST/COUNTRY
NV
AK
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$550
$400
$950
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
BUDAPEST RAT PACK
ALEXANDER MUSIC CO
OH
2
LUCKY’S 1
MIDWEST COIN CONCEPTS/BROTHERS
MN
3-4
MAINE MEN
NEW ENGLAND VENDING
ME
KRUGZ POOL HALL
ILLOWA MUSIC
IA
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$1,000
$750
$550
$550
$2,850
OPEN REDEMPTION TEAM
OPEN SPORTS TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
MIDTOWN DRIFTERS
V.V.S. INC.
2
“O” WELL
3
BCS
4
ALMOST THERE
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
5-6
BREAKROOM ROUGH RIDERS RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
PARTNERS RENEGADES
PARTNERS BILLIARDS & BOWLING
7-8
OUT OF THE BLUE
ONTARIO SKILL GAMES
AUSTRALIA 1
PUB POOL PROMOTIONS
9-12
SNEAKY LONG
MELODEE MUSIC
BREAKING BAD
B&B AMUSEMENT
ELEVEN GOOD EYES
SML ENTERTAINMENT
GEORGE CLOONEY
AACTIVE COIN
13-16 ICE HOUSE EVERETT
M&G SERVICES THEM GUY’S
C & N SALES
B-TOWN BOYS
B&B AMUSEMENT
BUGGY WHEEL BOYZ
EAGLE VENDING
WOMEN’S SPORTS TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
3 COUGARS & A CUB
C & N SALES
2
TEDDYS HOT SHOTS
RUSHMORE AMUSEMENT
3
A WING AND A PRAYER
J&J VENTURES INC.
4
JUST TWISTED
MORDHORST VENDING
5-6
SHARKS GR8MIX
D DARN LADIES
SHAFFER AMUSEMENT
7-8
B STREET CLASSICS
PRIME PRODUCE
WOMEN’S MASTER TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1
MIDWEST MASTERS
2
RACK ATTACK
3
LOGISTICALLY CHALLENGED C & N SALES
4
GET OUTTHA WAY!!
OPEN MASTER TEAM
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
1 WHO NEEDS A BILLIARD COACH?! SUPERIOR VENDING, INC.
2
GOTTA HAVE IT
N.T.S./DART TECH
3
THE FAVORITES
4
THE MACHINE
SML ENTERTAINMENT
ST/COUNTRY
NE
PA
CO
OH
SD
ON
ON
AUSTRALIA
IA
NM
AB
MB
OH
MN
NM
AZ
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$900
$700
$600
$500
$400
$400
$300
$300
$200
$200
$200
$200
$100
$100
$100
$100
$5,300
ST/COUNTRY
MN
SD
IL
OK
AB
OH
AB
MI
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$500
$350
$250
$150
$100
$100
$75
$75
$1,600
ST/COUNTRY
MN
CO
MN
IN
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$4,000
$2,200
$1,200
$1,000
$8,400
ST/COUNTRY
MN
NE
CO
AB
Total Winnings...
PRIZE
$9,000
$5,000
$3,500
$2,500
$20,000
3 PERSON CLASSIC
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
POOL MY FINGER
Total Winnings...
INTERNATIONAL TEAM CHALLENGE
FINISH PLAYER
CHARTER HOLDER
ST/COUNTRY
1
TEAM GERMANY
2
TEAM AUSTRALIA
PRIZE
$120
$120
PRIZE
CUP
The “Hardluck Competition” also had some great play for teams that were
unfortunately knocked out in the early rounds of the Tournament. First place
winners were as follows:
Open Regular Teams
Breakroom Strikers
One More Round
Charter Holder
Rushmore Amusement
J & J Ventures
St./Prov.
SD
IL
Women’s Regular Teams Charter Holder
Aim HighEntertainment ExpertsCO
St./Prov.
Women’s Intermediate
WC’s Stacked
Charter Holder
V.V.S.
St./Prov.
NE
Open Intermediate
Chez Helene
Charter Holder
Amusements Classique
St./Prov.
Quebec
The VNEA’s 33rd Annual Championships All-Star Teams were also
announced. 1st Team All-Stars received a beautifully embroidered Jacket while
the 2nd Team All-Stars were awarded a unique All-Star Pullover. Each of the
All-Stars including Honorable Mention received a classy All-Star Certificate.
Men’s 1st Team
Andy Chou
Jerrod Frideres
Dustin Gunia
Terry Miller
Alex Olinger
Charter Holder
SML Entertainment
C & N Sales
N.T.S.
Stansfield Vending
Bullseye Amusement
St./Prov.
Alberta
MN
NE
WI
OH
Men’s 2nd Team
Kenneth Brisbon
Marc Vidal Claramunt
Travis Crawley
Brad Schilling
Harvey Shognosh
Steve Woods
Charter Holder
Nu-Way Vending
Entertainment Experts
Pub Pool Promotions
American Amuse. Arcades
DMD Amusements
Pub Pool Promotions
St./Prov.
MI
CO
Australia
MN
Ontario
Australia
Honorable Mention
John Barton
Ryan Behnke
Keith Boon
Ben Crawley
Greg Evans
Jerry Hager
Jeff Huber
Jason Kane
Blair Lawson
Tony Mikkola
Tony Zierman
Charter Holder
Trueline Billiards
Rich & Junnies Coin
C.M. Distributors
Trueline Billiards
Stansfield Vending
RD Vending
Stansfield Vending
BMW Billiards
Aactive Coin
Pelika Net Oy
American Amuse. Arcades
St./Prov.
Australia
IA
KS
Australia
WI
OH
WI
NV
Manitoba
Finland
MN
Women’s 1st Team
Aimee Chastain
Jessica Frideres
Chris Glass
Liz Lovely
Charter Holder
Superior Vending
C & N Sales
Superior Vending
Bullseye Amusements
St./Prov.
MN
MN
MN
OH
Women’s 2nd Team
Karla Chrony
Beth Fondell
Jolene Herum
Lenore McCarthy
Toni Sakamoto
Charter Holder
Camden Amusements
D & R Star
Superior Vending
Star Amusements
Pub Pool Promotions
St./Prov.
IA
MN
MN
IN
Australia
Honorable Mention
Renita Bremner
Sky Cristadora
Kelly Hotchkiss
Amy Latzko
Marsha Mok
Shawna Phillips
Michelle Rodriguez
Kelly Spangenburg
Dawn Spencer
Charter Holder
St./Prov.
John’s Vending
Alberta
Rocky Mountain Gaming
MT
Star Amusement
IN
Star Amusement
IN
Wal-Mac Amusements
Alberta
Wal-Mac Amusements
Alberta
Pioneer Vending
MI
Melodee Music
IA
Camden Amusements
IA
2nd Annual “World Team Championships”.
For the second year in a row, the VNEA conducted the fun and exciting World
Team Championships! Countries put together one, four-person team to represent their flag. Australia, USA, Spain, Portugal, Bermuda, Canada and Germany
all formed teams for a chance to win the coveted “World Cup” Trophy. When the
dust cleared, it came down to Australia and Germany in the finals with TEAM
GERMANY capturing the “World Cup” title. Congratulations to all of the teams
that participated in this fun-filled and exciting event.
VNEA President’s Reception.
Charter Holders and special dignitaries were invited to the annual President’s
Reception earlier in the week in honor of VNEA President David Hawkins
from Austin, Minnesota.
An entertaining pianist from a nearby “Dualing Piano’s” Bar played in one of
Bally’s scenic “Sky Rooms” during the events popular Cocktail Hour. His music
served as a relaxing backdrop for the evening.
The VNEA also made available four tables stocked full of VNEA “Silent Auction”
items. The guests love purchasing these unique treasures and the VNEA Junior
Program loves the generous donation. Thanks to everyone who participated.
Lifetime Sanction Cards were presented to four VNEA long time contributors. The cards exemplify a lifetime of commitment to the VNEA and were issued
to Dave Hawkins (D & R Star - MN), Dave Townsend (TX), John Fisher
(SML - Alberta) and Bob Glen - Ontario. Congratulations to these deserving
individuals.
Also highlighted at the reception was the presentation of the 2013 Warren
Kelley Meritorious Service Award. In memory of Warren Kelley, a great
believer in the VNEA, this is the highest award given by the VNEA. Accepting the
award at this years ceremony were long-time VNEA supporters Dick & Mona
Inglis from Inglis Coin in Boise, Idaho. Congratulations, Dick and Mona.
The President’s Choice Award, presented by current VNEA President David
Hawkins, was awarded to longtime VNEA Charter Holder, Bob Thomas, from
Minnesota Pastime in Virginia, Minnesota. Dave honored his old friend for
his dedication to the VNEA. Congratulations Bob and thank you for your many
contributions.
Another unique feature of the VNEA Championships was the Team Uniform Award.
This award was named the “Red Jones” Team Uniform Award in 1997 after Mr. Pool, Red
Jones, passed away. Red was always known for his classy wardrobe around the tournament room and it was an honor to keep his name alive by permanently affixing it to this
award.
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VNEA President Dave Hawkins with his President’s Award
Lifetime Member: Bob Glen (r) accepts from Gary Benson
Delicious Buffet-Style Dinner
(l-r): Veteran Charter Holders Jim Brame & Sam Westgate
Valley’s Link Pendley (l) with a few of his Canadian friends
(l-r): Barb Landrey, Bill Landrey & Ted Basset
(l-r): Larry Zigras and Elmar Klapstein
(l-r): Brian Elliott, Jerry Briesath, Gregg Elliott
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Silent Auction: Always a hit and great Junior Fundraiser
2013 MSA Recipients: Dick & Mona Inglis (r) with Jim Powell
The delightful sound of the piano filled the reception’s air
l-r: Dick Hawkins and Jim Mason
President’s Choice: Bob Thomas (r) accepts from Dave Hawkins
l-r: Longtime VNEA Instructors: Anthony Falcigno & Ed Borgia
Past Warren Kelley Meritorious Service Award Recipients: (l-r) Ed Borgia, Brian Elliott, Judy Mehle, Anthony Falcigno, Tom
Elum, Gregg Elliott, Gary Benson (podium), Dick Spitzer, Jim Mason, Dick Hawkins, Dave Courington, Elmar Klapstein, Mike Fowler
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Many teams, from all over the world, concentrated hard on having a unique tournament look. Several interesting and one of a kind fashions were unveiled. The women’s competition was
strong which made it very difficult to pick a winner. The women’s winner, and perennial favorite, was Alaska Girls Gone Wild from Tri Valley Vending in Wasilla, Alaska whose members
included Veronica Hereimi, Yvonne Powell, Tammie Kerby, Debbie Criss and Barb Glick. On the men’s side, Color Of Money, also from Tri Valley Vending captured first prize. Team
members included Mohammed Hereimi, Damien Turchetto, Billy Stephan, Milan Janulek, T.J. Frank and Richy Orem. Free “Team Photos” were e-mailed to every entry and the winners
were given “Free Banquet Tickets”.
Professional Pool Instructor Mr. Jerry Briesath was on hand throughout the week to give instruction and answer questions. Briesath, taking his Pool School on the road, is always a
crowd favorite as he teaches his techniques in a very intimate setting which makes him very understandable and in tune with the players. Jerry’s room was a popular spot throughout the
tournament week.
Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman brought his Artistic Pool show to the big VNEA show. The Doctors fast-paced, energy filled shows always draws a crowd as he grips you with his highly
skilled pool artistry and witty lingo. The 19th Annual VNEA International Artistic Pool Championship created quite a stir as hundreds of entries from around the world embraced the idea of
the Dr. Cue Classic Artistic Pool Tour with its low entry fees, guaranteed prize fund, and an opportunity to become part of a much bigger picture for this growing sport. Players have long
expressed a desire to take their passion for “Artistic Pool” to the next level and beyond. In this regard, a new format was designed by the Doctor... a simple LAG CONTEST. By simplifying
the contest, everyone in the tournament could take a shot at the title and have a great chance of winning. When the final playoffs were done, we had winners in Shootout #1 (during Singles)
and Shootout #2 (during Teams). Congratulations are in order for all players that “took the Artistic Pool Challenge”. Those players capturing titles were as follows:
Shootout #1:
1st - Juston Salcido (Bozeman, MT) - $160
2nd - Bill Watson (Morrill, NE) - $120
Shootout #2:
1st - Ed Wyse (West Unity, OH) - $160
2nd - Steve Portelance (Calgary, Alberta) - $120
Another very worthwhile event took place during the 33rd Annual event - The VNEA “Cues For Kids” Program. Many gracious companies donated cues, cases, clothing, etc. to be
raffled off during the tournament with the proceeds going directly to the growing VNEA Junior Program. Thank you very much to the following companies that donated merchandise:
VALLEY...
Connoisseur Of Custom Cues, Discount Custom Leather,
GW Cues, J & J America, Omega Billiards, On-Site Stress Relief, Palmer Cues, Speed Break Contest, The Custom Cue Connection
The Team competition concluded in the early afternoon on June 1st. It was now time to start preparing for the highly anticipated 33rd Annual VNEA Awards Banquet and Entertainment Extravaganza. When the doors opened at 4:45p, the players walked into an awesome setting which included a sparkling and modern stage surrounded by old-school Las Vegas
props which set the tone for the night!
As always, the players were treated to their pick of over a dozen beverage stations, and the great sounds of the Blues Brothers. Also, an incredible buffet style dinner was served to the
party-goers. The act entertained the crowd throughout the hour long cocktail party and then hung around to greet the players and have their pictures taken with them.
Once again serving as the 33rd Annual emcee was VNEA’s Director of Marketing & Promotions Brian Elliott. Brian made sure that each and every award winner received their accolades
and with the brilliantly lit set, everyone who stepped on the stage knew that they were part of something special. Brian also spontaneously showered the guests with hundreds of dollars of
casino chips throughout the evening.
An incredibly entertaining slide show of the weeks activities was compilated by Britt Pearson Photography of Las Vegas which documented a lot of the weeks tournament festivities and this
was shown to the party goers to great crowd approval.
Gregg Elliott, VNEA Executive Director, acknowledged the remarkable Manufacturer/Supplier members that help support the growth of the VNEA International Championships by displaying
their products during the tournament. They included: Connoisseur of Custom Cues, Discount Custom Leather, GW Collection, J & J America, Omega Billiards, On-Site Stress Relief,
Palmer Cues, Speed Break Contest and The Custom Cue Connection.
Sponsoring this years championships was: VALLEY
On top of everything that the sponsors do for the tournament, nothing is more rewarding for the players than the Daily Raffles that take place on 6 different occasions. Awesome Poolside
Cabana’s, mouth-watering Buffet Dinners (for 2) and Free 2-Night Stays at Ballys/Paris were all raffled off to our tournament participants.
Every year the VNEA acknowledges some special people behind the scenes who work incredibly hard throughout the tournament. The following people were awarded beautiful plaques for
their hard work:
• Statistician Of The Year - Naomi Thomsen • Set-Up Person Of The Year - Wally Howton • Referee Of The Year - Maureen Plaquet
Valley continued their support of the Annual VNEA Championships by giving away a phenomenal Valley Home Pool Table at the banquet. Billy Stephan, from Tri Valley Vending in
Wasilla, Alaska, was the lucky winner of the beautiful table.
Also, throughout the evening, the crowd was treated to the music of Frank Sinatra, Roy Orbison, Dolly Parton and, of course, the KING... Elvis Presley! Hats off to our great
impersonators who kept the show moving with their musical tributes.
Another successful event was in the books and all of us at the VNEA would like to thank every one of our players for their
continued support and we promise the future of your Association is going to be GREAT!
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Women’s Team Uniform Award Winners: Alaska Girls Gone Wild
Men’s Team Uniform Award Winners: Color Of Money
Of The Years: Wally Howton, Naomi Thomsen, Maureen Plaquet
Balloon Artist Victims!
VNEA’s Brian Elliott & Valley’s Dave Courington
Performers Elvis, Dolly and Frank!
Dolly and VNEA Referee Woody!
The Blues Brothers!
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The Chuck Milhem
GOLDEN ‘8’ AWARDS
During the week of the 33rd Annual VNEA International Championships
in Las Vegas, Nevada, several Charter Holders were recognized at the
popular Charter Holders Meeting with the VNEA’s coveted Chuck Milhem
Golden ‘8’ Awards for major achievements throughout their league season as well as other fine honors.
The first year Charter Holder sanctioning the highest number of
players their first official season.
1st - Central Ohio Amusements (OH) - 277
2nd - Sam’s Amusement (WI) - 83
(Tie) 3rd - BMW Billiards (NV) - 74
RD Vending (PA) - 74
The Charter Holder recording the highest percentage increase in
sanctioned players over the previous league season.
1st - Reid Sales (IN) - 111%
2nd - M & G Service (PA) - 74%
3rd - Ohio Vending Machine (OH) - 69%
The Charter Holder recording the largest increase in number of
sanctioned players over the previous season.
1st - Aactive Coin (Manitoba) - 225
2nd - C & N Sales (MN) - 188
3rd - M & G Service (PA) - 136
The Charter Holder recording the highest number of entries at the
International Championships.
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SML Entertainment (Alberta) - 186 Entries
Wal-Mac Amusements (Alberta) - 151 Entries
BMW Billiards (CO & NV) - 86
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Stay Tuned..
R SPOTLIGHT
To VNEA.com
Details Coming Soon
Regarding The 2014 Vegas
Championships And The 2014
Junior Championships!
Also, check back in early
September for the updated
Master & Intermediate Player
Listings at VNEA.com.
It’s going to be a great year
to be a member of the greatest
pool league association in
the world... VNEA!
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