May 2014

Bally’s Braces For VNEA Invasion!
VNEA 8-BALL
Volume 14, Number 3, May 2014
NEWS &VIEWS
THE MAGAZINE FOR POOL PLAYERS
2014 Junior Championships.
V.N.E.A.
A League That
Keeps PLAYERS
As Their One
True FOCUS!
VNEA Pool
Leagues
Inside
8-Ball News & Views
Features
2 President’s Report
4 Regional Events
8 2014 Juniors!
13 The Doctor’s In
15 2014 Hall of Fame Inductees
17 Billiards With Briesath
Editors...
Ed Borgia
Publication Chair
Gregg Elliott
Brian Elliott
Executive Director
Marketing/Promotions
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Editor reserves the right to edit and reject all
submitted materials and/or advertisements.
All rights reserved. Reproduction or other
use of editorial content is strictly forbidden
without consent.
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articles, pictures, etc. of activities in your
area. Forward comments, materials and
advertising inquiries to VNEA Headquarters.
May • 2014
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President’s
Report
by Tom Elum
VNEA Rolls On.
Well, another successful season is
under our belt. I hope that everyone
enjoyed their league season. Most
State and Provincials are winding
down with many success stories
around the country.
The Vegas World Championships are
May 22-31 at Bally’s Hotel in fabulous
Las Vegas, Nevada. It looks like there
is going to be another incredible turnout for this great event.
Don’t forget to stop by the VNEA
Booth and say “hello” to me and my
crew. We love seeing our Charter and
Coordinators.
If you’ve never been to the event,
you’re going to love the computerized event system that runs the entire
event without a glich. Players can
keep track of their matches on their
Smartphones and always know when
and where they play. It’s a GREAT
System!
I hope that everyone had a great
season and best of luck to all of our
players attending our Vegas
Championships!
Tom Elum
VNEA President
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
together owners and league coordinators of coinoperated vending companies from across the world
to learn the 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.
•Develop your network of peers and
industry professionals.
•Get easy-to-implement ideas for growing your leagues.
•Meet face-to-face with VNEA & Valley leaders.
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8-Ball News & Views
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The Valley Cougar is a registred
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January
August • 2013
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REGIONAL EVENTS
Mitchell 8-Ball
Pool League
Mitchell, South Dakota
First Half of Season
Ft. Randall league players with the Most Feats for
the season:
ERO’s: Curt VanDenHoek & Larry Weddell - 7
10/0’s: Steve Hofer - 7
Consecutive Wins: Greg Hofer -14
8-On-The-Breaks: Lawrence Cole &
Mel Tschumper - 2
1st Place Team: Longhorn Bar #1
Jason Carpenter, Eric Hohn, Jason Long, Jason Bates,
Josh Gebel
The Ft. Randall Pool League wrapped up their league
season with a League Tournament and had their first
Singles Tournament.
Second Half of Season
FT. RANDALL SINGLES
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Ethan, Mitchell, Forestburg and Letcher, SD
Blue Division
1st Mitchell VFW Good Bad N Ugly
Green Division
1st Longhorn Lakota’s
Orange Division
1st Longhorn #1
Mitchell 8-Ball league players with the Most Feats
for the season:
ERO’s: Jason Carpenter -10
10/0’s: Eric Hohn - 7
Consecutive Wins: Jason Carpenter - 33
8-On-The-Breaks: Corey Ditter - 3 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 Ethan, Mitchell, Forestburg and Letcher.
MITCHELL 8-BALL LEAGUE
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
A-Division
1st Longhorn Bar #5
2nd Longhorn Bar #1
3rd Doren’s Bar Drunks
Division “A”Division “B”
1st Jerry Benning 1st Brad Preheim
2nd Todd Vogt 2nd LeAlan Punt
Division “C”
Division “D”
1st Mel Tschumper 1st Matt Polries
2nd Lawrence Cole 2nd Hannah Hohn
Division “E”
1st Steve Roth
2nd Dennis Merkwan
FT. RANDALL LEAGUE
TOURNAMENT RESULTS
Division “A”
1st Sunset Casino Dakotah Arrows
2nd Kuip’s Lounge #1
Division “B”
1st Yellow Rose Missouri Breaks
2nd Soak N Suds Shooters
Division “C”
1st Suds Stop Chado Boys
2nd Boog’s #2
B-Division
1st Jake’s Lounge #1
2nd Jake’s Lounge The Hemmi’s
3rd Chubby’s Missfits
The Neal Anderson/Mark Bormann Sportsmanship Award was awarded to Blue Moon Chokers &
Boog’s #2 for the 2013-2014 Season.
FT. RANDALL POOL LEAGUE
KIMBALL/WHITELAKE
POOL LEAGUE
Parkston, Armour, Stickney, Lake Andes, Platte &
Ethan, SD
First Half of Season
1st Sunset Casino Dakotah Arrows
Tony Clairmont, Larry Weddell, Roger, Houseman Jr.,
Selmer Arrow, Wayne Cournoyer, David Arrow,
Mark Winckler, Jasper Holiday
Second Half of Season
Blue Division
1st Sunset Casino Dakota Arrows
Green Division
1st C’s Legion #1
Orange Division
1st Chubby’s Specialists
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Kimball & White Lake, SD
1st Soak N Suds SouthBar Shooters
Scot Wenzel, Wayne Willman, Josh Luckett, Brad
Donald, Shane Namanny, Jeff Ashley, Kevin Heath,
Brady Goodall, Eric Swanson, Charla Willman
Kimbal/White Lakel league players with the Most
Feats for the season:
ERO’s: Brad Donald - 2
10/0’s: Brad Donald - 2
Most Consecutive Wins: David Bies - 18
RIVERBANK POOL LEAGUE
Chamberlain, Reliance, Kennebec & Pukwana, SD
First Half of Season
1st Silver Dollar Stick It
Roger Metziger, Steve Hills, Larry Christensen, Chuck
Marcinko, Lori Preheim, Keith Preheim, Lawrence
Cole, Bradlee Girton, Steve Hofer
Second Half of Season
“A” Division
1st Kate’s Sioux Shooters
“B” Division
1st Prairie Dust #1
Riverbank league players with the Most Feats for the
season:
ERO’s: Lee Gourneau Jr. - 6
10/0’s: Lee Gourneau Jr. - 6
Most Consecutive Wins: Chuck Marcinko - 15
8-On-The-Breaks: John Fleury - 2
The Riverbank Pool League wrapped up their league
season with a League Tournament & Awards Banquet
at the Silver Dollar Bar, Pocket Aces & Bowling Dome
in Chamerlain.
“A” Division
1st Club Reli Team Jose
2nd Club Reli Mudcats
3rd Pocket Aces #1
4th Silver Dollar Young N Restless
“B” Division
1st Silver Dollar PWT (Tie)
1st Silver Dollar Just The Tip (Tie)
3rd Prairie Dust #1
4th Kate’s Brew Boys
SCOTLAND/KAYLOR/TABOR
POOL LEAGUE
Scotland, Tabor & Kaylor, SD
1st Rec Bar All Blown Up
Ryan Liebl, Jeff Eilers, Steven Seifert, Terry EKeren,
Tony VanBeek, Duanse Hochstein, Dan Liebl
Scotland/Kaylor/Tabor league players with the Most
Feats for the season:
ERO’s: Mike Gall - 8
10/0’s: Mike Gall - 6
Most Consecutive Wins: Mike Gall -16
LUCKY HORSESHOE POOL LEAGUE
Bridgewater, SD
1st Lucky Horseshoe #2
Rich Leitheiser, Jerry May, George McKelvey, Perry
Tschetter
Lucky Horseshoe league players with the Most Feats
for the season:
ERO’s: Jerry May - 1
10/0’s: Rich Leitheiser & Mike Cable - 1
Most Consecutive Wins: Rich Leitheiser - 11
May • 2014
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REGIONAL EVENTS
2014 Eastern Ontario
VNEA Championships
March 26-30, 2014 - Clarion Resort Pinewood Park
On behalf of the Steering Committee
for the 2014 Eastern Ontario VNEA
Championships in North Bay, Ontario,
I would like to personally thank all of the
players and Charter Holders for their participation in this year’s incredible event.
Events like these provide opportunities to
connect with old friends and chances to
meet new ones.
Seventy-four Teams and 162 Singles
were involved in some exciting competition, testing their skills in pursuit
of a title at the 1st Annual Tournament.
The competition within all divisions
was strong and many tight matches
were witnessed in both the Single and
Team events. The excitement piqued
at Friday night’s opening ceremonies
with two draws for 39” LCD televisions,
generously provided by the EOVNEA.
Guests of honour, Councilman Chris
Mayne, from the City of North Bay and
Sue Ray, General Manager of Pinewood
Park Clarion Resort, the host facility,
expressed amazement at the sheer size of
the event and complimented volunteers
and organizers for all their dedication and
hard work.
An event of this magnitude does not
come together without an excellent team
of people. Participating Charter Holders included Billard Temis from Bearn,
Quebec, Ontario Skill Games from
Scarborough, Northshore Vending from
Sault Ste. Marie, New Crown Music from
Sudbury, Les Agences Simplex from
Rouyn-Noranda, Joyland Amusements
from Stratford, Regent Vending from
Ottawa and Partners Billiards & Bowling from North Bay. We applaud the
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North Bay, Ontario / by Bonnie Zufelt
Steering Committee and Volunteers for
their hard work which ensured this event
was an astounding success. Their time
and dedication is appreciated by all those
involved in the tournament.
Let us not forget our behind the scenes
volunteers, the set up and take down
crew, from Northshore Vending in Sault
Ste Marie, who under the guidance of
John Weloski and Boomer Braido, came
in a day early to perform the laborious
process of setting up 38 pool tables.
These guys were amazing and are to be
commended for their transformation from
hotel banquet room to professional pool
tournament venue. Many thanks to these
dedicated players and volunteers, John
Weloski, Boomer Braido, Dan Tremblay,
Carlo Lucio, Ron Sauve, Greg Saarela,
Chad Laroue, Rob Wilson, Frank Genetti,
Sam Taranto, Steve Thomas and our
transport driver, Glen Auger.
Thank you to Stephane Lacombe,
Rouyn-Noranda, for his scheduling
expertise with the Compusport tournament software program. Stephane spent
many hours organizing data and was
instrumental in ensuring the tournament ran in a punctual manner during
the entire event. The Referee Team
Leader, Cory Coulter, travelled all the
way from Sarnia to lead a squad of 7 top
notch referees. Under Cory’s guidance,
our dedicated team of referees, Freida
Nassas, Rob Barr, Stephane Lacombe,
Michel Desroches, Daryl Duguay, Derick
Girard and Serge Ruel, were committed
to excellence and ensured that the tournament ran flawlessly. Outstanding job,
refs! Cory also instructed five players,
who completed the referee course and are
now certified referees, looking forward to
reffing opportunities in their futures.
Our volunteers worked many countless
hours, starting early morning until very
late at night, working the podium, ensuring scoresheet results were entered into
the system and new match cards were
available in a timely manner. Detail to
every item was given the utmost attention, which ensured an organized event.
Jeremy McRae, Stratford, did an incredible job, as he tackled the challenging
task of running mini tournaments into the
wee hours of the morning.
Many thanks to our hard working Executive Committee, Bonnie Zufelt, President;
John Weloski, Vice President; Larry
Zigras, Treasurer and Trina Cooper,
Secretary, as well as our other members,
Boomer Braido, Stephane Lacombe,
Nancy Bernard Cote-Baril, Shawn Norris
and Curtis Houlden. We are very fortunate to have these individuals involved in
our new Eastern Ontario VNEA Association.
To the all the players and Charter Holders
from across two Provinces, we would like
to thank you for your participation. Win
or lose, each and every player should be
proud of their accomplishments.
Make sure to visit our website at
EOVNEA.com to view the 2014 results
and photographs and the latest information on upcoming events. Don’t forget
to “like” us on Facebook on the Eastern
Ontario Valley National Eight Ball Association and “follow” us on Twitter @
EOVNEA.
Next year, we will be back in North Bay at
the Pinewood Park Clarion Resort from
February 26 - March 1, 2015 and I know
everyone will be looking forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. It
is my hope that the good sportsmanship,
fair play and integrity displayed at this
tournament will continue for many years.
See you all in 2015!
REGIONAL EVENTS
North Bay, Ontario
Silver Team Champions: Hoffman Machining
Copper Team Champions: 3 Men & A Lady
Bronze Team Champions: Captain Black
Copper Team Hard Luck Champions: Slightly Inappropriate
John Weloski
John Weloski
John Weloski
Silver Singles Champion: Wayne Brunelle (r)
John Weloski
Copper Singles Champion: Ryan Baxter (l)
Senior Singles Champion: Freida Nassas (r)
Women’s Bronze Singles Champion: Ruth McLaughlin (l)
John Weloski
Bronze Singles Champion: Chris Tidman (l)
Charter Holder Champions
May • 2014
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battle creek, Mi
welcomes BACK vnea juniors!
24tuhal
Ann
Pool Championships
Kellogg Arena • Battle Creek, MI
80 Beautiful Valley Pool Tables
8-Ball Team Events • Male & Female Singles
Mini-Tournaments • Fun-Filled Players Reception
Impressive Team Opening Ceremonies
Online Registration via Charter Holder
3 divisions
Artistic & Speed Pool Challenges
Youth: Ages 9-13
All-Star Event
Minor: Ages 14-17
Major: Ages 18-20
For complete details visit VNEA.com or contact your Charter Holder
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Download QR App
Scan with Smartphone
2014 ENHANCEMENTS...
“TOP CAT” TEAM COMPETITION! (see details enclosed)
New On-line Tournament Registration Is Easy, Fast & Secure!
• All Singles Competition will be a RACE TO 4 (includes loser’s bracket)
• Team Shirts are MANDATORY during all Team Competition
• Singles Trophy Presentation at Team Opening Ceremonies • HARDLUCK Team Event
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THE “GREAT LAKES” STATE HOSTS THE
LARGEST JUNIOR POOL EVENT IN THE WORLD!
June 26-29, 2014
The Kellogg Arena
Battle Creek, Michigan
After the tremendous success
we experienced at The Kellogg
Arena last Summer, the VNEA
decided that the best location
for the 2014 event would be right
back in Battle Creek! Over 300
Juniors from around the country
and Canada will participate in
Singles, Scotch Doubles and
Team events throughout this funfilled and exciting 4-day event!
Players ranging from 9-20 years
of age will compete in 3 different
age groups for both boys and
girls. Dozens of VNEA League
Operators will be represented
with matches being played on
80 beautiful Valley Pool Tables.
Now is the time to get your Junior
League Players qualified for this
incredible event. Your kids only
need a total of 6 weeks of league
play to qualify. So get busy and
let’s get as many kids qualified for
this event as possible!
Tons of Prizes!
Plus... Jerry Briesath,
Dave Pearson & Tom
Rossman
Team Shirts are MANDATORY
at the 24th Annual International
Junior Championships.
THURSDAY,
JUNE 26 • 2014
Noon
2:00 - 6:00 pm
6:00 - 11:00 pm
Room Opens for Practice
Singles Check-In
& Charter Holder Packets
Singles Competition
FRIDAY,
JUNE 27 • 2014
9:00 am - 11:00 pm
4:00 - 6:30 pm
7:00 - 8:00 pm
TBA - 11:00 pm
TBA
Singles Competition
Team Events Check-In
Players Reception
Mini-Singles Competition
All-Star Team Event
SATURDAY,
JUNE 28 • 2014
8:30 am
9:00 am
5:00 - 6:30 pm
6:00 pm
7:00 pm
7:30 pm
TBA
Opening Ceremonies
- Singles Trophy Presentation
Team Competition Begins
Jr. Scotch Doubles Sign-Up
Charter Holder Reception
E2P Challenge
Jr. Scotch Doubles Begins
Hardluck Competition
SUNDAY,
JUNE 29 • 2014
9:00 am
Continual
Team Competition continues
Awards Presentation
May • 2014
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2014 Host Hotel...
Dress Code
50 Capital Avenue, SW • Battle Creek, MI 49017
Ph: 269.963.7050 or 888.622.2659
1. No Halter Tops • No Cut-Offs
No Swimwear • No Midriffs
No Tank Tops • No Tube Tops
No Improper Verbiage
No Droopy Pants
All participants in the Int’l Junior
Championships must comply with the
following dress code:
McCamly Plaza Hotel
• Make reservations early as rooms will fill up quickly
(Reservation Deadline is June 4th)
• Mention “VNEA Juniors” when making reservations
3. All players, during their scheduled
matches, will present themselves in a
neat and clean appearance.
OZONE
TEAM PRIZES & AWARDS
(All Dollar Amounts Are Gift Cards Sponsored By Ozone Billiards)
Finish Award
1st Place
2nd Place
3rd Place
4th Place
5-6th Place
7-8th Place
$600, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies
$450, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies
$225, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies
$120, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies
$75, 3 Cue Cases & Individual Trophies
$60, 3 Cue Cases & Individual Trophies
MALE SINGLES PRIZES & AWARDS
(Approximately 80% Of Field)
Finish Award
1st $200 & Individual Trophy
2nd $150 & Individual Trophy
3rd $100 & Individual Trophy
4th $75 & Individual Trophy
5-6th$50
7-8th$40
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FEMALE SINGLES PRIZES & AWARDS
(Approximately 20% Of Field)
Finish Award
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
$75 & Individual Trophy
$50 & Individual Trophy
$40 & Individual Trophy
$25 & Individual Trophy
“TOP CAT” CHAMPIONS
Championship Plaques
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2. All shorts must be clean, neat,
presentable, hemmed and of proper length to be allowed. Rugged cut-offs
will not be allowed.
4. Tournament officials will have the right
to ask any player or spectator not properly attired to leave the playing area.
5. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or
smoking in the Tournament Room.
PLEASE NOTE...
There will be absolutely no tournament
entries accepted at the Tournament Site.
All participants will be required to submit
a Tournament Release Form.
All participants must meet the various
age requirements by January 1, 2014 to
compete in that division at the 24th
Annual International Championships.
New!
“TOP CAT” EVENT
This new and exciting TEAM
event will consist of all 1st
and 2nd Place Finishers in
the Singles Tournament. All
Divisions Finalists, both Boys
and Girls, will compete in the
9-Game, Single-Elimination,
Team format to see who is
the “BEST OF THE BEST”!
ALL ACTION IN...
OZONE
Team Format
Calling the 8-Ball
Teams will consist of three playing members who have competed in at least
6 junior league matches with the same Charter Holder. The 9 game round
robin format will be used in the 8-ball team events. Each player will play each
player from the opposing team once. The team with the most points at the
end of the match will be declared the winner. If there is a tie in total points,
the teams will play the last round over as it stands on the scoresheet until a
winner is decided. Flip for the first break and alternate thereafter.
Calling of the 8-ball must be by the disc method in the following manner:
All divisions will be of the double elimination format with the finals bracket
participants starting with zero losses.
Singles Format
Disc Placement...
The disc must be completely within the first two diamonds on either side of the intended
pocket. (A Referee will make a ruling if the position is protested.)
It is not necessary to move or touch the disc if it is already at the intended pocket. If a
player shoots at the 8-ball and commits a legal shot and the 8-ball is not pocketed, the
game continues.
Team Roster
Race - 4 games/winners and losers
The “Official Team Roster” are the players listed on the Scoresheet/Computer.
All players must have competed in a minimum of 6 junior league matches.
The double elimination format will be used.
Safeties
Substitution Rule
A team may substitute players during a match if the following criteria are met:
- The opposing team captain must be notified before the start of the round in which the substitution is being made.
- A substitute player will not be allowed to play any opposing player more than once.
- Once a player has played, he/she must keep that same position unless removed for a round and reinstated in a later round.
Determining the Break
Team: Team captains will flip a coin prior to making the line-up. The winner
of the coin toss has a chance of being home or visiting team. The home team
will complete their line-up first each round. The teams will then break in accordance with the scoresheet.
Singles: Flip a coin to determine the first break and alternate thereafter.
Official Scoresheet
The Home Scoresheet is the official scoresheet and will be used to settle
any disputes. Both captains are responsible for the accuracy of the Home
scoresheet after each game.
A Safety can be played within the definition of a legal shot.
Start of Match
All matches will start at their posted time if the assigned table is available. If a player/
players is absent, the match must still begin and the absent player/players will have until
the end of that round to show up. If they are not there by the end of the round, the absent person/persons will lose that game 10-0. This rule is the same for all the rounds.
Played Wrong Player
In the event that wrong people have played or are playing each other, the following
procedure will be followed:
• If the game is completed, that score will be forwarded to the proper place that they are scheduled to play. That score will not count until it falls into the proper place.
• If the game is not completed, the captains will get the proper people to the table and restart the game.
• If a game is played between the same opponents for a second time during the match, the score of the second time does not count as long as the scoresheet is filled out properly prior to the round beginning.
It is both team captain’s responsibility to ensure that the proper players are playing each game before the round starts. Therefore, if one captain listed a player to play the same player a second time, the captain’s team who listed the wrong player will lose 10-0.
• Scoresheets may be filled out round by round.
8-On-The-Break
End of Match
If an 8-ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may ask for a rerack or have
the 8-ball spotted and continue shooting. If the breaker scratches while pocketing the 8-ball on the break, the opposing player has the option of a rerack or
having the 8-ball spotted before beginning to shoot.
A match is considered over when a team can no longer mathematically win.
Rack Your Own Breaks
- Various Rack Systems will NOT be allowed.
Devices Are Not Allowed For Jump Shots
Call Pocket
In Call Pocket, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. It is the
opponent’s right to ask which ball and pocket if he/she is unsure of the shot.
Banks and combinations are not considered obvious and both the object ball
and the pocket must be called. When calling the shot, it is NEVER necessary
to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses, caroms,
etc. Any balls pocketed on a foul remain pocketed, regardless of whether
they belong to the shooter or the opponent. If a shooter continually refuses
to inform his opponent, even when asked, the captains or tournament officials
should be informed. Continuous failure to verbally call the pocket can be
ruled unsportsmanlike conduct.
Forfeits
Team & Singles...
Be sure to read and be aware of the Forfeit Procedures that are posted in the Tournament
Room.
Scoring
If a game ends without a group of balls being legally determined, the winner receives ten
points and the opponent receives zero points.
Junior League players who have played in the VNEA
International Championships in Las Vegas will not
be eligible to compete in the 24th Annual International Junior Pool Championships.
Tournament Referees will be used and decisions will be final.
Please refer to the Rules booklet for other rules of play.
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STATE/PROVINCIAL EVENTS
Events In The Books!
Scheduled 2013-14 Tournaments
VNEA State/Provincial & Affiliated Tournaments
February 14-16, 2014
Carolina State Championships
Breaktime Billiards
Wilmington, NC
March 25-30, 2014
IAMOA Indiana State
Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel
Indianapolis, IN
February 19-23, 2014
Western Canadian Provincials
River Cree Casino
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
March 26-30, 2014
OVNEA Eastern Ontario Champ.
Clarion Resort Pinewood Park
North Bay, Ontario
March 5-9, 2014
WAMO State
Chula Vista
WI Dells, WI
April 3-6, 2014
MCMOA Montana State
Holiday Inn
Billings, MT
December 5-8, 2013
Wyoming State 9-Ball
Ramkota Inn • Casper, WY
March 5-9, 2014
Quebec Invitational XIX
Congress Centre of Quebec
Quebec, Quebec
April 12-15, 2014
Michigan Junior State Champ.
Raks Sportsbar
Michigan Center, MI
January 23-26, 2014
MOMA State
Mayo Civic Center
Rochester, MN
March 7-9, 2014
Pennsylvania State
Erie Bayfront Convention Center
Erie, PA
April 23-27, 2014
Michigan State
Kellogg Arena
Battle Creek, MI
February 13-16, 2014
OVNEA Provincials
The Sheraton
London, Ontario
March 12-16, 2014
Iowa State
Five Sullivan Brothers Center
Waterloo, IA
May 2-4, 2014
OCMA State Team
Canton Memorial Civic Center
Canton, OH
February 13-16, 2014
Idaho State
Boise, ID
March 12-16, 2014
Wyoming State 8-Ball
Parkway Plaza
Casper, WY
Upcoming Events!
August 30 - September 1, 2013
Georgia State
Players Restaurant, Billiards & Bowling
Columbus, GA
October 3-6, 2013
South Dakota State 9-Ball
Deadwood Mountain Grand
Deadwood, SD
November 8-10, 2013
Rocky Mountain Singles
Holiday Inn • Cheyenne, WY
February 14-16, 2014
Rocky Mountain Team
Embassy Suites
Loveland, CO
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8-Ball News & Views
March 19-23, 2014
South Dakota State 8-Ball
Rushmore Plaza Civic Center
Rapid City, SD
July 25-26, 2014
Ontario Open Junior 8-Ball
Partners Billiards & Bowling
North Bay, Ontario
The Artistic
Pocket Newsletter
By Tom Rossman
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After 5 decades of playing billiards in all its forms (pool, carom,
snooker, and pyramid) I have come to realize an amazing solution for
truly “enjoying the roll” through the paper losses, disappointing rolls,
game setbacks, and other cue sport detours. No one is immune from
the aforementioned stumbling blocks to the pursuit of victory in our
table challenges and personal goals of becoming a champion; however, what makes the journey more palatable is when we understand
the purpose and perception of it all.
A few years ago I adopted a motto for our game and life experiences as follows:
TO WIN IS GREAT…
TO PLAY IS GREATER…
TO LOVE IS THE GREATEST…
Almost everyone wants to circle a “game won” or move the “bead
on the wire” after a hard fought game victory. And, almost everyone
desires to continue in this fulfilling manner until the final ball has
dropped and the next bracket match is undertaken in a similar manner.
An eventual tournament win, and then another, and so the story goes.
Oh, Yes... TO WIN IS GREAT!
There are some individuals who just want to play the game - some for
the 1st time ever and some who desire the “1st time ever”, but due
to physical restrictions may never realize that dream. Then, you have
those that continue to actually play the game and slowly, if ever reach
champion status, but have a spirit for the game that defies logic - smiling before striking the cue ball and sharing the joy of simply playing the game with anyone who will listen to their gentle persuasion.
Oh, Yes... TO PLAY IS GREATER!
And, then, there are a select few who seem to have a special attraction to the game whether they “win or play”. For this unique group of individuals the
“click of the pool balls” and the “color of each ball” presents a subliminal attraction and special “love” of the game that resembles the very 1st time the cue,
the balls, and the table became part of our life journey. Every shot
becomes a favorite shot and every ball missed becomes a “make in
disguise” regardless of who is shooting it. This type of person could
continue to “play the game”, even if they never “win the game” again.
Oh, Yes... TO LOVE IS THE GREATEST!
Until (and after) the next time, when…
The “Doctor’s In”
The Drs In...
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2014 VNEA Hall of Fame Inductees
The latest inductees into the prestigious VNEA Hall of Fame have gone through an extensive
review process which consisted of the following...
Ted Basset
Aactive Coin • Winnipeg, Manitoba
Years In VNEA: 20 Years Playing Pool: 35
Gary Miller
D&R Star • Rochester, MN
Years In VNEA: 33
Years Playing Pool: 45
April Bedard Smith
Wal-Mac Amusements • Edmonton, AB
Years In VNEA: 20 Years Playing Pool: 23
Scott Davey
Games People Play • Denver, CO
Years In VNEA: 27 Years Playing Pool: 30
Jack Reid
Ontario Skill Games • Scarborough, Ontario
Years In VNEA: 20 Years Playing Pool: 35
Nominations were received by player members and Charter Holders throughout the entire world.
The Awards Committee reviewed each nomination carefully and extensively and after many months of hard work chose the
individuals listed herein based on the following criteria:
• Good Sportsmanship and Professional Attitude.
• Promoter and participant in the development of pool and the VNEA.
• Active participant in the many affairs of their local, regional and state VNEA programs over an accomplished career.
• Various accomplishments in local, state, regional and international competitions.
The nominations were presented to the VNEA Executive Committee who offered their unanimous approval.
All members will receive their Official Certification and Award at the Induction Ceremonies to be held at the
34th Annual VNEA World Pool Championships Opening Ceremonies.
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Tournament Tips That Can Make A Difference
By Jerry Briesath
As you know playing and winning in a tournament requires the utmost in concentration and focus.
The better players start this mental part of the game long before the tournament date arrives.
Here are some tips to help you do your best when the pressure is on...
1. Get a good nights sleep and don’t drink too much.
2. Concentrate on every shot and remember, there is no such thing as an easy shot.
3. When your opponent is at the table watch every move he or she makes. Watch how the layout
changes as the balls are moved around the table.
4. Don’t make the mistake of getting to the tournament and slowing your game way down trying to be
more careful. Try to maintain the same pace and time allowed for each shot as you normally do
when you are playing well.
5. Don’t get overly upset at yourself if you make a bad mistake. Your opponent will probably do the
same thing very soon. Remember, all you have to do is make one less mistake then your opponent
to win.
6. If you win, shake your opponent’s hand with a smile and say something nice. If you lose do the
same thing.
Good Luck - Jerry
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