Harada Halts Harper for U.S. Open 10-Ball Qualifier Spot

Harada Halts Harper for U.S. Open 10-Ball Qualifier Spot

A special one day qualifier for the 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball was held Saturday, March 20 at Butera’s Billiards in Moorpark, California. The unique single elimination qualifier was highly competitive as it attracted several top players traveling from the Southern California region towards Reno, Nevada for the U.S. Bar Table Championships.

In the finals, Redondo Beach player Greg Harada, who recently finished 5th-6th at the 14th Jay Swanson Memorial, narrowly beat out pro player Corey Harper to win the paid spot to the $25,000 added U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. The Butera’s qualifier is the second in a limited number of qualifiers being held across the U.S. for the inaugural U.S. Open 10-Ball event. The first qualifier, held at Bullshooters in Phoenix, Arizona as part of the Desert Classic Tour where Gus Briseno won the paid spot.

U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Qualifiers:

April 3-4, 2010
Nevada
Pool Sharks
3650 S. Decatur
Las Vegas, NV
(702) 222-1011
$300 Added
Entry: $55
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 noon
Contact: John Kutcher
www.poolsharks.net

April 10-11, 2010
Northern Virginia
First Break Café
46970 Community Plaza #200
Sterling, VA
(703) 444-2551
$1000 Added
Entry: $65
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Contact: Anthony Luong

April 10-11, 2010
Washington
The Golden Fleece
7804 NE Bothell Way
Kenmore,WA
(425) 908-7332
$1000 Added (based on 64 field)
Entry: $50
Open: 9 am
Start: 11 am
Contact: Askar or Sam
www.goldenfleecebilliards.net

April 17-18, 2010
Colorado
The Wynkoop
(303) 297-2700
1634 18th Street
Denver, CO
Entry: $50
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Contact: Melissa Little
www.wynkoop.com

Additionally, the Ozone Billiards Predator 9-Ball Tour will award their U.S. Open 10-Ball spot to the tour point leader at the conclusion of its 6th stop of the 2010 season. Visit their website for the tour 2010 schedule at www.predator9balltour.com or contact tour organizer Tony Robles at (917) 202-2750.

For more information about the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship call CueSports International (CSI) at 702-719-7665 or email holly@playcsipool.com.

CueSports International is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.

Dates Changed for U.S. Open Billiards Qualifier

Dates Changed for Virginia U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship Qualifier

Due to a scheduling conflict with other events in the Mid-Atlantic region, the qualifier being held at First Break Café in Sterling, Virginia for the 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship is being moved from March 27-28 to April 10-11.

CSI, First Break Cafe room owner, and tournament director believe it is in the best interest of the players, the sport and for all rooms and venues involved to rearranged the dates in order to ensure each is successful and the players can maximize their competitive playing opportunities.

The winner of the $1000 added qualifier being held at First Break Café will receive their entry to the 2010 U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship.

April 10-11, 2010
Northern Virginia
First Break Café
46970 Community Plaza #200
Sterling, VA
(703) 444-2551
$1000 Added
Entry: $65
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Contact: Anthony Luong

The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada immediately following the World Pool Masters and in conjunction with the 34th Annual BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. It is also a recognized BCA point event and will feature the top men and women players from the U.S. and around the world.

In addition to the qualifier at First Break Café, participating regional tours and a select group of other independent host rooms will each send one player to the $25,000 added national 10-Ball event. To play in a qualifier spot hosted by a regional tour, participants must be a member of that tour or meet the tour’s membership requirements. The following tours are involved with the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship qualifier program: The Desert Classic Tour of Arizona, The Great Southern Billiards Tour and the Ozone Billiards Predator Tour.

The Desert Classic Tour and the Great Southern Billiards Tour will include their U.S Open 10-Ball Championship qualifier spot at one of their regularly scheduled tour stops this spring.

The Ozone Billiards Predator 9-Ball Tour will award their U.S. Open 10-Ball spot to the tour point leader at the conclusion of its 6th stop of the 2010 season. Visit their website for the tour 2010 schedule at www.predator9balltour.com or contact tour organizer Tony Robles at (917) 202-2750.

The remaining qualifier spots can be won at qualifier tournaments in the following host rooms: Butera’s in Moorpark, CA; The Wynkoop in Denver, CO; Pool Sharks in Las Vegas, NV; The Golden Fleece, Kenmore, WA; as part of the Virginia State 10-Ball Championship being held at First Break Café in Sterling, VA; and Toronto, Canada (date / location TBA).

Qualifier Dates and Locations:

February 6-7, 2010
Arizona (Desert Classic Tour Stop)
Bullshooters
3337 W. Peoria Ave
Phoenix, AZ
(602) 441-2447
$1000 Added
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Entry: Handicapped scale
$70(A+), $50 (A), $35 (B), $25 (C)
Contact: Dennis Orender
info@desertclassictour.com
www.desertclassictour.com

February 20, 2010
*Special 1 day 16 player limited field
California
Butera’s
476 West Los Angeles Ave.
Moorpark, CA
(805) 523-3088
Entry: $75 pre-register
$100 day of if available
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Contact: Sal Butera
www.buterasbilliards.com

April 10-11, 2010
Northern Virginia
First Break Café
46970 Community Plaza #200
Sterling, VA
(703) 444-2551
$1000 Added
Entry: $65
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Contact: Anthony Luong

April 3-4, 2010
Nevada
Pool Sharks
3650 S. Decatur
Las Vegas, Nevada
(702) 222-1011
$300 Added
Entry: $55
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 noon
Contact: John Kutcher
www.poolsharks.net

April 10-11, 2010
Washington
The Golden Fleece
7804 NE Bothell Way
Kenmore, WA
(425) 908-7332
$1000 Added (based on 64 field)
Entry: $50
Open: 9 am
Start: 11 am
Contact: Askar or Sam
www.goldenfleecebilliards.net

April 17-18, 2010
Colorado
The Wynkoop
(303) 297-2700
1634 18th Street
Denver, CO
Entry: $50
Open: 10 am
Start: 12 Noon
Contact: Melissa Little
www.wynkoop.com

*TBA: Great Southern Billiard Tour Date / Location

www.greatsouthernbilliardstour.com

*TBA: Toronto Metropolitan Area Date / Location

CSI wishes to thank all the host rooms and tours for their participation and support. The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship is sponsored and additionally supported by Diamond Billiard Products, Aramith, Simonis, The Action Report (TAR), BreakRAK and Bad Boys Billiard Productions. For more information about the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship please contact CSI at (702) 719-7665 or email holly@playcsipool.com.

CueSports International (CSI) is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.

Qualifiers Scheduled for U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship

Qualifiers Scheduled for U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship

In preparation for the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship scheduled May 17-22, 2010, CueSports International (CSI) would like to announce nine qualifiers for the event will take place in the U.S and Canada.

The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada immediately following the World Pool Masters and in conjunction with the 34th Annual BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. It is also a recognized BCA point event and will feature the top men and women players from the U.S. and around the world.

Participating regional tours and a select group of independent host rooms will each send one player to the $25,000 added national 10-Ball event. To play in a qualifier spot hosted by a regional tour, participants must be a member of that tour or meet the tour’s membership requirements. The following tours are involved with the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship qualifier program: The Desert Classic Tour of Arizona, The Great Southern Billiards Tour and the Ozone Billiards Predator Tour.

The Desert Classic Tour and the Great Southern Billiards Tour will include their U.S Open 10-Ball Championship qualifier spot at one of their regularly scheduled tour stops this spring.

The Ozone Billiards Predator 9-Ball Tour will award their U.S. Open 10-Ball spot to the tour point leader at the conclusion of its 6th stop of the 2010 season. Visit their website for the tour 2010 schedule at www.predator9balltour.com or contact tour organizer Tony Robles at (917) 202-2750.

The remaining qualifier spots can be won at qualifier tournaments in the following host rooms: Butera’s in Moorpark, CA; The Wynkoop in Denver, CO; Pool Sharks in Las Vegas, NV; The Golden Fleece, Kenmore, WA; as part of the Virginia State 10-Ball Championship being held at First Break Café in Sterling, VA; and Toronto, Canada (date / location TBA).

Qualifier Dates and Locations:

February 6-7, 2010

Arizona (Desert Classic Tour Stop)

Bullshooters

3337 W. Peoria Ave

Phoenix, AZ

(602) 441-2447

$1000 Added

Open: 10 am

Start: 12 Noon

Entry: Handicapped scale

$70(A+), $50 (A), $35 (B), $25 (C)

Contact: Dennis Orender

info@desertclassictour.com

www.desertclassictour.com

February 20, 2010

*Special 1 day 16 player limited field

California

Butera’s

476 West Los Angeles Ave.

Moorpark, CA

(805) 523-3088

Entry: $75 pre-register

$100 day of if available

Open: 10 am

Start: 12 Noon

Contact: Sal Butera

www.buterasbilliards.com

March 27-28, 2010

Virginia State 10-Ball Championship

Northern Virginia

First Break Café

46970 Community Plaza #200

Sterling, VA

(703) 444-2551

$1000 Added

Entry: $65

Open: 10 am

Start: 12 Noon

Contact: Anthony Luong

April 3-4, 2010

Nevada

Pool Sharks

3650 S. Decatur

Las Vegas, Nevada

(702) 222-1011

$300 Added

Entry: $55

Open: 10 am

Start: 12 noon

Contact: John Kutcher

www.poolsharks.net

April 10-11, 2010

Washington

The Golden Fleece

7804 NE Bothell Way

Kenmore, WA

(425) 908-7332

$1000 Added (based on 64 field)

Entry: $50

Open: 9 am

Start: 11 am

Contact: Askar or Sam

www.goldenfleecebilliards.net

April 17-18, 2010

Colorado

The Wynkoop

(303) 297-2700

1634 18th Street

Denver, CO

Entry: $50

Open: 10 am

Start: 12 Noon

Contact: Melissa Little

www.wynkoop.com

*TBA: Great Southern Billiard Tour Date / Location

www.greatsouthernbilliardstour.com

*TBA: Toronto Metropolitan Area Date / Location

CSI wishes to thank all the host rooms and tours for their participation and support. The U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship is sponsored and additionally supported by Diamond Billiard Products, Aramith, Simonis, The Action Report (TAR), BreakRAK and Bad Boys Billiard Productions. For more information about the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship please contact CSI at (702) 719-7665 or email holly@playcsipool.com.

CueSports International (CSI) is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.

American Grand Masters Heads to the Heartland

Team CSI – American Grand Masters Heads to the Heartland

CueSports International (CSI), in partnership with promoter Mark Cantrill, would like to announce that Team CSI – American Grand Masters is heading to the U.S. Midwest for the first leg of the Team CSI Tour.

The team is comprised of: BCA Hall of Fame inductee and 5 time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion Earl “The Pearl” Strickland, 2009 Texas Open winner Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant, 2006 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion and 2009 Derby City Classic One Pocket winner John “Mr. 400” Schmidt, and 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion Corey Deuel who has also served on the U.S. Mosconi Cup Team 6 times.

Each of the four members of Team CSI still actively compete in both U.S. and international events, thus two members of the team travel together for each leg of the tour. The Midwest Tour, which is scheduled January 8-17, will feature Earl Strickland and John Schmidt.

“I have always enjoyed teaching and passing on knowledge in person. I also enjoy meeting new people and so this is going to be a great experience and can’t wait.” said John Schmidt.

Strickland and Schmidt will perform a series of exciting exhibitions and hold pool schools throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska and Iowa. The pool school is 4 hours in length with a maximum of 12 students per school. Each student will have an opportunity for individual instruction with both Strickland and Schmidt addressing the student’s personal needs to progress in their respective games. The total cost to attend the pool school is $200 per student.

The Midwest Tour schedule dates and locations are:

• Friday, January 8th Open to Public Exhibition: 7:30 pm, The Rack, Livonia, MI

• Saturday, January 9th Pool School: 11 am – 4 pm, The Rack, Livonia, MI

• Saturday, January 9th Exhibition: The University of Michigan Student Union, Ann Arbor, MI

• Sunday, January 10th Pool School: 1 pm – 5 pm, Big Shot Billiards, Muncie, IN

• Sunday, January 10th Open to Public Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Big Shot Billiards, Muncie, IN

• Tuesday, January 12th Private Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Springfield, IL

• Wednesday, January 13th Private Pool School: 4 pm – 8 pm, Springfield, IL

• Thursday, January 14th Pool School: 4 pm – 8 pm, Big Dog’s Billiards, Des Moines, IA

• Friday, January 15th Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Big Dog’s Billiards, Des Moines, IA

• Saturday, January 16th Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Heidelberg’s, Lincoln, NE

• Sunday, January 17th Pool School: 11 am – 3 pm, Heidelberg’s, Lincoln, NE

Strickland started working with Cantrill in 2008 with the Legends and Champions Tour. With Cantrill’s partnership with CSI, as Team CSI – American Grand Master’s will be able to expand the team and offer more opportunity to bring these accomplished professionals to area pool communities to broaden the sport and help expand the skills of local pool enthusiasts.

“I am really excited that we are heading to the Midwest, the people are always welcoming and friendly whenever I have been there,” said Strickland.

For information about Team CSI visit the CSI website at www.playcsipool.com. For more information about the tour, to schedule an exhibition or pool school in your area, and to register to attend a pool school contact Mark Cantrill at (480) 612-7732 or email him at markc@playcsipool.com

In addition to CSI, Team CSI – American Grand Masters 2010 Midwest Tour is sponsored by, Mueller Recreational Products, Cornhuskers Billiards, Sterling Gaming, and Nielsen’s Billiards.

CueSports International (CSI) is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.

American Grand Masters Heads to the Heartland

Team CSI – American Grand Masters Heads to the Heartland

CueSports International (CSI), in partnership with promoter Mark Cantrill, would like to announce that Team CSI – American Grand Masters is heading to the U.S. Midwest for the first leg of the Team CSI Tour.

The team is comprised of: BCA Hall of Fame inductee and 5 time U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion Earl “The Pearl” Strickland, 2009 Texas Open winner Charlie “Hillbilly” Bryant, 2006 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion and 2009 Derby City Classic One Pocket winner John “Mr. 400” Schmidt, and 2001 U.S. Open 9-Ball Champion Corey Deuel who has also served on the U.S. Mosconi Cup Team 6 times.

Each of the four members of Team CSI still actively compete in both U.S. and international events, thus two members of the team travel together for each leg of the tour. The Midwest Tour, which is scheduled January 8-17, will feature Earl Strickland and John Schmidt.

“I have always enjoyed teaching and passing on knowledge in person. I also enjoy meeting new people and so this is going to be a great experience and can’t wait.” said John Schmidt.

Strickland and Schmidt will perform a series of exciting exhibitions and hold pool schools throughout Michigan, Indiana, Illinois, Nebraska and Iowa. The pool school is 4 hours in length with a maximum of 12 students per school. Each student will have an opportunity for individual instruction with both Strickland and Schmidt addressing the student’s personal needs to progress in their respective games. The total cost to attend the pool school is $200 per student.

The Midwest Tour schedule dates and locations are:

• Friday, January 8th Open to Public Exhibition: 7:30 pm, The Rack, Livonia, MI

• Saturday, January 9th Pool School: 11 am – 4 pm, The Rack, Livonia, MI

• Saturday, January 9th Exhibition: The University of Michigan Student Union, Ann Arbor, MI

• Sunday, January 10th Pool School: 1 pm – 5 pm, Big Shot Billiards, Muncie, IN

• Sunday, January 10th Open to Public Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Big Shot Billiards, Muncie, IN

• Tuesday, January 12th Private Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Springfield, IL

• Wednesday, January 13th Private Pool School: 4 pm – 8 pm, Springfield, IL

• Thursday, January 14th Pool School: 4 pm – 8 pm, Big Dog’s Billiards, Des Moines, IA

• Friday, January 15th Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Big Dog’s Billiards, Des Moines, IA

• Saturday, January 16th Exhibition: 7:30 pm, Heidelberg’s, Lincoln, NE

• Sunday, January 17th Pool School: 11 am – 3 pm, Heidelberg’s, Lincoln, NE

Strickland started working with Cantrill in 2008 with the Legends and Champions Tour. With Cantrill’s partnership with CSI, as Team CSI – American Grand Master’s will be able to expand the team and offer more opportunity to bring these accomplished professionals to area pool communities to broaden the sport and help expand the skills of local pool enthusiasts.

“I am really excited that we are heading to the Midwest, the people are always welcoming and friendly whenever I have been there,” said Strickland.

For information about Team CSI visit the CSI website at www.playcsipool.com. For more information about the tour, to schedule an exhibition or pool school in your area, and to register to attend a pool school contact Mark Cantrill at (480) 612-7732 or email him at markc@playcsipool.com

In addition to CSI, Team CSI – American Grand Masters 2010 Midwest Tour is sponsored by, Mueller Recreational Products, Cornhuskers Billiards, Sterling Gaming, and Nielsen’s Billiards.

CueSports International (CSI) is dedicated to creating more choices for all players. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), and the USA Pool League. CSI also produces independent events such as the U.S. Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and the U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship. Visit www.playcsipool.com, www.playbca.com and www.playusapool.com for more information about CSI and its divisions.