Ohio State Billiards Championships

Ohio State BCA Pool League Championships

by InsidePOOL Staff

The 2009 Ohio State BCAPL Championships had tournament director Chris Williams, assisted by referee Earl Timmons, organize over 600 players from not only Ohio but neighboring Pennsylvania, West Virginia, and Indiana.

The attraction of the $24,000 prize money drew 96 men’s and 12 women’s teams, plus 128 men and 29 women in the singles divisions to the All Star Family Sports Entertainment Center in Columbus, OH, April 16-19. The monster indoor facility, where the Columbus Comets and the Columbus Destroyers arena football clubs practice, gave the Bad Boy Productions’ crew plenty of elbow room to house the forty 7-foot Diamond Smart tables complete with Simonis cloth and Aramith balls.

Williams, always looking for ways to add incentive to the festivities, awarded “bounties” equal to the entry fee for any individual or team who eliminated last year’s champions.

Chad Askins collected the first by ousting men’s defending titlist Fred Lane. Amy Theriault scored the second by eliminating 2008 women’s champion Melanie Headley. Theriault then proceeded through the one-loss bracket until defeated by Dana Gilmore, who captured the women’s singles championship and the $500 prize money.

In the men’s singles division, Shane Morrow of Erie, PA, mowed through the west side to meet undefeated West Virginian Terry Barker. Barker was not to be broken and garnered the $1,500 first prize.

The 2008 men’s and women’s team champions each made it to the final round. In an interesting note, in the four-year history of the championship, Tri County Wooley won the men’s events in ‘06 and ’07, and Fiddlestix Mammone won it last year. All Wooley had to do was muster some of their prior championship mastery, and not only would they have taken the title, they would have been eligible for the bounty reward. Although, pushed to the brink, Fiddlestix prevailed and banked the $5,000 for first and secured their second consecutive title.

 

Last year’s women’s champions, Nick’s Players, were not so fortunate. Delivered early to the one-loss side, bravely, they battled in their quest for back-to-back titles. In the finals, they faced an all-too-powerful O’Malley’s Gilmore. Dana Gilmore, the aforementioned 2009 women’s champion and namesake of O’Malley’s Gilmore, gallantly led her team to take that title too.

 

Cue Sports International (CSI), the BCA Pool League’s parent company, also donated a Joss cue to the prize fund. Williams, in the interest of procuring more BCA Pool League member e-mail addresses, created a draw where all entrants had to do was deposit their electronic contact info. With 300-plus addresses delivered, more than half the players were represented. Richard Caspary from Warren, OH, is now the proud owner of a new Joss Cue.

Our thanks to Tony Fox for his photographical and editorial contributions. www.tfoxfoto.com

 

For complete results and payouts, please visit centralohiobca.com, and for all upcoming BCAPL events, visit playbca.com.

 

Men’s Singles
1. Terry Barker $1500
2. Shane Morrow $1000
3. Ryan Stone $700
4. Will Slone $400

Women’s Singles
1. Dana Gilmore $500
2. Amy Theriault $300
3. Ida Hardman $200
4. Kim Vergontinni $150

 

Men’s Team
1. Fiddlestix Mammone $5000
2. Tri County Wooley $2500
3. Danger Zone $1400
4. Sportsman Timmons $700

 

Women’s Team
1. O’Malley’s Gilmore $680
2. Nick’s Players $460
3. Richmond BCA $300

Pool League Champs to Receive Jewelry

Winners to Receive Special Gift from BCAPL & PoolJewelry.com

Each year thousands of pool players from the United States and plus a dozen other nations travel to the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada for the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. The competition is rich in tradition and to win a singles division is a tremendous accomplishment.

Special for 2009 exclusively for CueSports International, PoolJewelry.com has designed custom jewelry to present to the winners of the men’s and women’s open, master and grand master singles divisions.

The winners of the men’s open, master and grand master divisions will each receive a handsome handmade pool table shaped engraved solid brass belt buckle commemorating their champion status, the division in which they won and the year. The women’s open, master and grand master singles champions will receive a beautiful custom 14K gold pendant also shaped as a pool table with similar engraving celebrating their win, the division, and year.

 

PoolJewelry.com will be located in booth 23, along with Diamond Billiard Products, at the BCAPL event.

CueSports International is dedicated to broadening opportunity to players of all ability. CSI is the parent company of the BCA Pool League, the National Championship Series (NCS), the USA Pool League (USAPL) and produces independent events such as the U.S Bar Table Championships, the Jay Swanson Memorial and starting August 2009, the Shootout at the Sands. For more information about the BCAPL or CSI call 702-719-7665 or visit www.playbca.com

photo courtesy of Pooljewelry.com

Wisconsin Billiard League Championships

Wisconsin BCA League Players State Championships 2009, January 21-25, 2009

Olympia Resort and Conference Center, Oconomowac,Wisconsin

1,692 WIBCA League Entrants compete for $75,000

By Rob Hovick

What a wonderful sight it is when, after a five-day pool tournament, everyone is smiling. We ask ourselves as players, was it worth it? We know, going in, that 99.9% of us will not win and that 75% of us will not cash. We know there will be expenses: Hotel, food, entry fees, travel and entertainment costs. We know there could be snowstorms and sub zero temperatures, but we come anyway. Our goal, of course, is to be the best in the state in each of our competitive divisions. (Wisconsin has women’s Master, A, and B divisions and Men’s Master, AA, A, and B) We come because watching the balls scatter after the opening break is a pure adrenaline rush. We come because to run out is heaven on earth and a 9-ball break puts a smile where it belongs. We come because the players we see year in and year out, aren’t just fellow competitors, they are now our friends. We come because our ongoing love-hate relationship with a crazy and sometimes unpredictable game drives us, and we do believe that our time to shine could be “ this time.” 

Our yearly mission in Wisconsin is to improve the WIBCA player’s experience. One example of that was to incorporate a green fee, rather than plugging in quarters. This sped up play and offered players some savings. Also, the tables being continuously available for play, was appreciated by all. Players loved the arrangement that Ric Jones of Bad Boy Productions created of the ninety, 7-foot Diamond, pro cut tables highlighted with Diamond tournament lighting. The Simonis Tour Blue 860 cloth made the playing surface fast and straight. The Super Aramith Pro ball sets and Aramith Red Circle cue balls were also appreciated.

Our tournament director, as in many past state events, was the well respected Dean (Dr. Pool) Roeseler. WIBCA, over the years, has established a unique working relationship with Dean. We are fortunate to be associated with a man who uses his talents and strengths for the betterment of pool. It’s one thing to do your job because it is your job. It is another because it is your love. Five days of competition with 1,692 entries and 80 tables could have meant “nightmare.” Dean and his staff showed that play can be accomplished with minimum turbulence.
          
Enough can’t be said about our gracious hosts Olympia Resort and Conference Center located half way between Madison and Milwaukee, only blocks off of US 94, in Oconomowac,Wisconsin. Owner Rick Eckert’s generosity to pool players was beyond our expectations. Luxurious surroundings, kind, courteous and friendly hotel staff contributed to our State Championships’ huge success. Our cue raffle was the best it has ever been. Something happens to people when they wear a piece of cheese for a hat. They just give like crazy. Wisconsin cue makers are seriously the best in the business. Many thanks goes out to Jacoby, Viking, McDermott, Pechaeur, and Jackson Cue companies and Big Ten Billiards for their donations and yearly support. Thanks to the BCA Pool League for their STAMP program which returns added money for our event. 2009 pushed upward to around $12,000 creating a total payout of about $75,000. We took our cheese-head hats off when we counted the money and, for the first time in the history of the WIBCA State Championships, all the winners were paid in cash.                                    
           
For complete results, payouts, and finishes please visit wisconsinbca.com and click on tournaments. You will find the site informative and easy to navigate. Photos of the winners and runner-ups are available for download. If you are interested in giving feedback, you can there too. The three lucky players who had their entries in early won a free night’s stay for next year’s tourney are: Joseph Manena, Craig Harmel, and Mark Mueller. Each and every year we hope to add more names and nights to this Early Bird special.

Pool tournaments are unique as they unite families in competition. This year we had Connie and Kelly O’Heron, mother and daughter from the Wausau area; Gene Albrecht Sr. and Gene Albrecht Jr., father and son from the Chippewa Falls area; Shannon and Jackie Schroeder, husband and wife from northern Illinois. It also connected long lost, old pool playing friends like Gary Johnson, Mike Miller, and Rob Hovick who grew up playing pool together in Superior. Pool brings together old adversaries that, no matter how hard we try, we can’t get them out of our mind. We know that, on the table, revenge for past losses is sweet and remembering can be our edge.
          
The goal of every pool player’s life is, of course, to be the best–even if it is for just one tournament. The Master’s division, at the state level, does represent this achievement. This year, as in all previous years, we have new names to put at the top of the list. In 9 Ball, the Men’s Division champion is Chris Patterson with Jeremy Fedkenhaur the runner-up. In the Ladies division, we have champion Ronda Nelson with Jackie Schroeder the runner-up. In Men’s 8-Ball, we have a new first time champion in Billy “The Kid” Lasee and in the runner-up spot, perennial top five finisher Duncan Kauffman. For the Ladies 8-Ball, it was newcomer Jackie Schroeder as champion and in the runner-up position, one of our state’s two Grand Master ladies, Katrina Lyman. These players can and should be very proud of their achievement. On behalf of all Wisconsin BCA league players, we salute you.
          
The Wisconsin BCA is a strong and growing group of league players who are dedicated to their sport. Now, if some of us could get that cheese out of our eyes when we shoot, everything would be just fine. Thanks to all the players for competing, enjoying, and respecting the game and the people who play it.  
                                                              
Wisconsin BCA League Players State Championships 2009
Download all results and winner pics at Wisconsinbca.com

For all other CSI productions including BCA Pool League and USA Pool League events, please visit playcsipool.com

 

 

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Western BCA 11th Annual Regional 9-Ball Championships

The Western BCA 11th Annual Regional 9-Ball Championships were held October 22-26, 2008 at the Chinook Winds Casino Resort in Lincoln City, Oregon. Player registration rose over 10% with 784 players and a total of 1331 entries in ten divisions vying for the $64,220 prize fund, setting a record over previous years. 

The four day event started with mini-tournaments and ring games organized to warm up the players for the main events. Top of the line  7 foot Diamond SMART Tables, Red Circle Cue Balls, Super Aramith Pro Balls and Simonis 860 Tour Blue Cloth were used for the event. Tournament management, pool tables, and other equipment were provided by Ric Jones of Bad Boys Billiard Productions.

Few upsets took place as players who were anticipated favorites rose to the top of the brackets. A special congratulations to Andrea Saenz-Maes and Bob Zack as first time winners in the Masters Singles divisions.

Below is the list of winners by division:
Master Scotch

-1st: Tyler Luce, Shari Ross – Seattle WA, 2nd Shane Verhaaren, Josie Le Roy – Portland OR
Open Scotch -1st: Paul and Laurie Kinney – Central Point OR, 2nd: Ernest Omori, Vikki Knutson – Lynnwood Wa
Men’s B -1st: Mike Tierney-Eugene OR, over Doug Dunn – Seattle WA
Men’s A -1st: Treon Pham-Seattle, over Mike Shannon – Seattle WA
Men’s Masters -1st: Bob Zack-Portland OR, over Matt Horner – Salem OR
Women’s Novice -1st: Angie Carnivale-Albany OR, over Stephanie Gustina – Florence OR
Women’s Open – 1st: Bonnie Mahaffey – Monroe OR, over Donna Totten – Kennewick WA
Women’s Masters -1st: Andrea Saenz-Maes – Gig Harbor WA, over Linda Carter – Central Point OR
Men’s Team – 1st: Anger Management, Larry Sowell, Denis Young, John Cassidy – Grant’s Pass and Klamath Falls OR, over Bounty Hunters, Matt Horner, Luke Thomas, Rod Bair – Salem OR
Women’s Team – 1st NPL-Chix, Cindy Doty, Anna, Busley, Shirley Morgan – Kelso, Vancouver WA over The Barbarians, Barb Thompson, Dolly Martell, Kathy Bielas – also from Vancouver WA
 
The Western BCA organization wishes to thank vendors 911 Billiards, and Carissa Biggs and Steve Lingelbach of Billiards and Barstools for their support.
And Women’s Novice Champion Angie Carnivale.

BCA Pool Leagues National 8-Ball Championships

32nd BCA National 8-Ball Champions Singles Scotch Wrap-up

Open Scotch Doubles

1st

Mike Williams Susan Williams

Chandler, Arizona

$4,300

2nd

Mary Rakin Colin Mazaika

Mountain View, California

$3,250

3rd

Lyn Wechsler Tammy Brook

Rochester, New York

$2,400

Masters Scotch Doubles

1st

Chad Vilmont Jessica Frideres

Fort Dodge, Iowa

$3,200

2nd

John Gabriel Michelle McDermott

Tulsa, Oklahoma

$2,200

3rd

Andrew Quinn Kristen Werner

Overland, Missouri

$1,550

Men’s Open Singles

1st

Danny Barnes

Newport, Michigan

$11,000

2nd

Sam Kirby

Muncie, Indiana

$8,000

3rd

Shayne Morrow

Erie, Pennsylvania

$6,000

Women’s Open Singles

1st

Noel Campos

Modesto, California

$6,000

2nd

Mary Rakin

Daly City, California

$4,000

3rd

Serena Copenance

Manitoba, CANADA

$3,000

Men’s Masters Singles

1st

Justin Bergman

Fairview Heights, Illinois

$5,700

2nd

Jeff Boucher

Bozeman, Montana

$4,200

3rd

Tony Sulsar

Sherman, Texas

$3,200

Women’s Masters Singles

1st

Iris Ranola

Zamboanga City, PHILIPPINES

$4,300

2nd

Kyu Yi

Houston, Texas

$3,000

3rd

Amalia Matas Heredia

Barcelona, SPAIN

$2,000

Men’s Senior Singles

1st

Tim Joseph

Pocatello, Idaho

$4,600

2nd

Carl Sampson

Nova Scotia, CANADA

$3,300

3rd

Jose Zaragoza

Fort Worth, Texas

$2,400

Women’s Senior Singles

1st

Holly Robinson

Concord, California

$2,500

2nd

Cheryl Pritchard

Moyock, North Carolina

$1,700

3rd

Kim Anderson

Boise, Idaho

$1,200

Super Senior Singles

1st

Donald Harp

Riverside, California

$3,000

2nd

Randy Goettlicher

Carrollton, Texas

$2,150

3rd

Angel Garcia

Thornton, Colorado

$1,500

Men’s Player Member Singles

1st

Ramesh Gokhul

London, ENGLAND

$4,900

2nd

Michel Couvrette

Newport Beach, California

$3,500

3rd

Donald Helbig

Oakland, Maryland

$2,400

Women’s Player Member Singles

1st

Sunny Griffin

Avon, Indiana

$1,800

2nd

Mary Ann Marr

Jackson, Michigan

$1,100

3rd

Keitha Belin

Shiprock, New Mexico

$700

Men’s Grand Master Singles

1st

Jason Kirkwood

Grand Rapids, Michigan

2nd

Gary Abood

West Monroe, Louisiana

3rd

Scott Tollefson

Houston, Texas

Women’s Grand Master Singles

1st

Kelly Fisher

Charlotte, North Carolina

2nd

Bonnie Plowman

Longmont, Colorado

3rd

Rebecca Wagner

Chicago, Illinois