Players Prepare For Trip To Bally’s!

Volume 17, Number 2, March 2017 VNEA 8-BALL NEWS & VIEWS THE MAGAZINE FOR PLAYERS

Regional Events... Chasing Charlies!

League Players Dreams Do Come True In Vegas!

Check Out What’s Inside This Issue... 2017 Las Vegas Championships Details 2017 Junior Championships Details

Inside 8-Ball News & Views Features

2 President’s Report 4 The Doctor’s In 6 2017 Junior Update 12 Charter FUNShop 15 Billiards With Briesath 16 Regional Events 26 2017 Vegas Details 38 2017 Hall of Famers 39 State/Prov. Tourn.

Editors... Tom Elum Publication Chair

Gregg Elliott Executive Director

Brian Elliott Marketing/Promotions Editor reserves the right to edit and reject all 26 submitted materials and/or advertisements. All rights reserved. Reproduction or other use of editorial content is strictly forbidden 15 4 without consent.

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March • 2017 1 President’s Report by Judy Mehle

With The Smell Of Spring In The Air The VNEA Eyes Vegas! Current VNEA President, Judy Mehle from BMW Billiards in Loveland, Colorado

It seems like we were just celebrating the Holidays and now I look at the calendar able to ensure an awesome pool playing I look forward to seeing everyone at Bally’s. and it’s almost SPRING! It’s crazy how experience for every player that decides time flies. And I know that a lot of players Until then... take care and God bless. to make the trip to Vegas. Not to mention are busy with their State and Provincial all of the extracurricular activities that the Judy Mehle Tournaments right now so I wish everyone VNEA President VNEA has planned the best of luck. Play hard, play fair and throughout the event bring home the hardware. But most of including the ever- all, have fun and enjoy your tournament popular Team experience. There’s nothing like it. Opening Ceremonies As leagues start to wind down, that means Suds & Chips Mixer BMW that we are all getting that much closer to and the Awards Banquet Finale which BILLIARDS the 37th Annual VNEA World Champion- ships! Bally’s will once again be playing has grown increasingly Ft. Collins • Loveland • Greeley host to our VNEA players community and popular with the Ph: 970.391.7664 Fax: 970.663.1276 they have such an amazing property for all addition of our CASH e: [email protected] of our players to enjoy. The newly remod- GIVEAWAYS! eled front of Bally’s has added several new restaurants, tons of unique shopping options and a variety of fun-filled, outdoor entertainment. Our players are sure to enjoy their stay at Bally’s.

This years event will once again feature thousands of league players from around the country and the world battling it out on nearly 300 Valley Pool Tables in an amazing 53+ events. There is truly an event for every person of every calibre. The idea of our incredible Champion- One lucky player will take ships is to make sure that everyone has a home this incredible, One-Of-A-Kind, chance to compete with other players of Customized “37th Annual” Valley Home Table a similar skill level. With all of our events at the upcoming Vegas Championships! and many different divisions, the VNEA is

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The Valley Cougar is a registred trademark of Valley-Dynamo. JanuaryAugust • 2013 3 The Artistic Pocket Newsletter

By Tom Rossman

NEVER MISS AGAIN - CREATING YOUR OWN GALLERY OF SHOTS!

I have written many articles on “how to improve your shot-making abilities” attached to the literal “sights and sounds” of balls dropping in designated pockets. The engrained perception of the end result of this process is one that almost all players seek, but sometimes gets derailed for one reason or another. How a player deals with an unintended “miss” often seals his or her fate for the game or even the entire match.

Someone who can assess a “literal miss” as a “make in disguise” will experience a quick recovery from a perceived failure. As an example, the professional antics of the Harlem Globetrotters and the “Table Trotter” style of “Dr. Cue” illustrate “programmed misses” in a literal sense and convert them to “makes in disguise” or the “thing to do” on the court (or pool table) via humorous actions that are “part of the act”!

Being able to mentally curb the rising tide of frustration and over analysis from missed shots is critical to renewing focus and achieving established goals. I would like to provide two unique catalysts to change mental perception and sooth the pain of a literal miss. First of all, let’s assume a person calls a “safety” on a specific shot where the object ball hits a cushion and remains on the table. That 6-letter word (s-a-f-e-t-y) technically allows you to literally miss a ball without having a “pity party” of sorts. If you really think about it, a player gets away with a miss with the simple uttering of the word “safety”!

Now, imagine shooting a shot with a literal miss attached to it! The opportunity to implement the programmed assurance of the word “safety” to this situation lies before you. Instead of dwelling on what went wrong, immediately and internally say the word “safety” – the right brain hears and absorbs this foundational game term and transmits a calming effect to the left brain, which often gets too analytical on the missed shot.

A second ointment to addressing literal misses is unique and far-reaching in scope. It has been estimated that there are over sixty-four quadrillion points on the table playfield (if scaled accordingly). On each miss the object ball will stop on one of these points (or an infinite number of other points, if the ball goes off the table). Stopping an object ball at a specific point on (or off) the table has great mental value if one’s perception of the miss is transformed to a thing of beauty – a portrait of sorts – to be stored in your right-brain “gallery of shots” (made or missed).

As in any gallery of images, frames around them make the picture complete. My mother assembled hundreds of jigsaw puzzles and sealed them with special glue. My father built decorative borders (frames) out of various woods and put them around the puzzles. The framed puzzles were placed on the walls of our home – a beautiful gallery of special colors and themes – memories to last a lifetime!

To change your perception of a miss, try to experience the joy of watching the object ball roll to an unexpected location that will never be duplicated again. Venturing into the unknown can produce huge rewards; namely, creating your own “gallery of shots”! Imagine the ball stopping somewhere different each time in relation to the bigger picture of an infinite creation. Imagine a custom designed wood frame around each stopped ball. Imagine hanging the framed image of each “new” shot on one of the infinite storage walls of your right brain, becoming part of your own mental “gallery of shots”! Framing the misses in your game and life will soon become for you beautiful “makes in disguise” as you look at them from a different perspective – special one-of-a-kind art pieces, created exclusively by you.

Even though these “tricky mental techniques” may sound nonsensical at first, you will be pleasantly surprised at their effectiveness in the long run as “parachutes to success” in your game and life. Just as I have used the “humorous quips and antics” of a “Dr. Cue” show to entertain with on literal misses, you can use the special mental tips in this article to “never miss again” and to discover the Picasso within your mind and heart! On a side note, I have not missed for over 30 years and I look forward to adding to my “gallery of shots” until next time when... The “Doctor’s In” The Drs In...

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1. The “All-Stars” compete in the Top Cat Challenge and are recognized with the Dick Hawkins All-Star Teams. 6 2. Overview of the Tournament Room (Rochester, MN) 3. Good Sportsmanship is always first and foremost as witnessed by the Annual Jerry Briesath Sportsmanship Award. 4. Bayfront Convention Center (Erie, Pennsylvania) 5. Official VNEA Referees keep the matches fair. 6. E2P Speed Pool Challenge 7. Annual “Parade Of Flags” Procession during the Team Opening Ceremonies and Singles Presentation. 7 Visit us @ VNEA.com

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March • 2017 9 VNEA Juniors will return to erie, pa for the 2017 world junior championships celebrating the “27th annual” event!

June 15-18, 2017 Bayfront Convention Center THURSDAY, JUNE 15 • 2017 Noon Room Opens for Practice Erie, Pennsylvania 2:00 - 6:00 pm Singles Check-In & Charter Holder Packets The 2016 Junior Championships in Erie 6:00 - 11:00 pm Singles Competition were so well received by both the play- TBA Mini-Singles Competition ers and the parents that it was over- whelmingly decided to bring the event FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • 2017 back in 2017. 200 Junior Players from 8 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Singles Competition States, Ontario, Canada and New Zea- 4:00 - 6:30 pm Team Events Check-In land battled it out on 80 beautiful Valley 7:00 - 8:00 pm Players Reception Pool Tables at the Bayfront Convention TBA - 11:00 pm Mini-Singles Competition Center. All of the participants (ages TBA All-Star Team Event 7-20) qualified through their local junior league system by shooting in at least 6 SATURDAY, JUNE 17 • 2017 8:30 am Opening Ceremonies weeks of league play. The Champion- - Singles Trophy Presentation ships offer the players action in Singles, 9:00 am Team Competition Begins 3-Player Teams and Scotch Doubles 1:00 pm Charter Holder Reception events with the chance to play in over 5:00 - 6:30 pm Jr. Scotch Doubles Sign-Up 20 Mini-Singles tournaments as well. 5:00 pm Parent’s Reception 2 When they aren’t in matches, the kids 7:00 pm E P Challenge and their parents/guardians can enjoy 7:30 pm Jr. Scotch Doubles Begins all of the amazing activities that Erie TBA Hardluck Competition and the surrounding areas have to offer. SUNDAY, JUNE 18 • 2017 From the scenic Presque Isle to a ride 9:00 am Team Competition continues on a Pirate Ship to an incredible nearby Continual Awards Presentation Water Park, the Juniors will have the time of their young lives. For all of the details on this incredible event, please click on the Junior Tournament Poster in the bottom, right corner of the Homepage (VNEA.com) + or click on the link below... http://vnea.com/Data/Sites/12/2017-vegas-details.pdf

10 8-Ball News & Views 2017 Junior preview...

VNEA is bringing the 27th Annual World Junior Championships back to the shores of Lake Erie’s Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pennsylvania. Erie’s Bayfront Convention Center is located within 20 miles of Ohio and New York and only 100 miles from Canada! This incredible property is right on the waterfront and at the heart of downtown Erie. It is also surrounded by 7 miles of beautiful beaches and year-round recreation. Here’s just a glimpse of the surroundings...

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The Marina sits comfortably off the Bay Presque Isle Bay Water Taxi! March • 2017 11 Stay Tuned For Details Of The “VNEA Educational FUNshop” Texas-Style!

The Valley National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA) will once again be hosting the VNEA Educational Seminar (formerly known as the Charter Holder Workshop). Our experience conducting “workshop-style” seminars is vast and the knowledge that our Charters (both veterans and new) can take away from this experience can be priceless! Amusement Company Owners and/or their League Coordinators from across the world will be traveling to Texas for this two-day event designed around topics such FUN as Developing Leagues, Player Relations and Developing Educational SeminSh Business through Social Media, Sponsorships and more. A Comprehensive Tour Of The Valley Manufacturing Plant! WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? • Learn ways to increase your bottom line by hearing new ideas and tips on ways to grow your leagues and business. • Discuss the latest industry trends and challenges with your peers and colleagues. • Develop a network of industry professionals to learn and grow from and compare tips and tricks with. • Meet face-to-face with experienced VNEA Leaders and pick their brains for ways to increase your leagues and players loyalty. • A fun night of MLB Baseball at the Rangers Stadium. Registration Is FREE!

12 8-Ball News & Views Hotel Information Schedule of Events (complete details to come soon) All events will take place at the following location: Thursday, August 10th Marriott DFW Airport South 4:30p - 6:00p 4151 Centreport Blvd. Rules Seminar Fort Worth, TX 76155 Reservation Link Telephone: 817.359.4695 http://bit.ly/2lFpBAR 6:00p - 9:00p Fax: 817.359.4619 Opening Reception dfwairportmarriott.com - Beverages & Camaraderie

Book by July 25th to take advantage of special room Friday, August 11th rates of just $104 per night for FUNShop Attendees. 9:30a - Noon To register online, visit VNEA.com and click on the Educational Sessions VNEA FUNShop Logo. Noon - 1:00p Lunch Baseball & Plant Tour... 1:00p - 3:00p Educational Sessions 3:00p - 6:00p Valley Plant Tour & Barbecue

Saturday, August 12th 9:30a - Noon Educational Sessions Noon - 1:00p Texas Rangers Baseball Game Lunch Globe Life Park - Arlington, TX 1:00p - 4:00p Educational Sessions 4:30p - 11:00p Texas Rangers Baseball Game

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14 8-Ball News & Views Billiards With Briesath

A Little Helpful Information About Hangers

By Jerry Briesath

Did you know that if your object ball is hanging in a corner pocket and the cue ball is on the short or long rail adjoining that pocket, a 1/4 ball hit scratches in the side pocket. If the cue ball is on the long rail it takes a hit thinner than one-quarter ball to get past the side pocket to the other end of the table. A half ball hit on the same shot should hit the rail about a diamond short of the side pocket. If the cue ball is on the end rail, you must hit the cue ball thinner than 1/4 ball to stay on your side of the side pocket and if you hit one half ball with a touch of outside English, a cue ball will easily go past the side pocket and to the other end of the table. Another nice thing to know is, if an object ball is hanging in a corner pocket and the cue ball is on a line from that hangar to the spot at the other end of the table, a quarter ball hit will cause the cue ball to come straight back at your and you can shoot the shot very soft because of the quarter ball hit. A hanger is the easiest shot on the table to make but one of the most difficult shots to make and get position on another ball. The reason is that you have so many choices on where to hit that hangar and only one choice to get proper position on the next ball. You must figure out how thick or thin to hit that ball and at what speed. Hangar knowledge takes years to learn.

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March • 2017 15 REGIONAL EVENTS Shakopee, Minnesota

Open 8-Ball Team - A Women’s 8-Ball Team - A 37th Annual MOMA 1ST SECOND TO NONE MENDOTA VALLEY 1ST WEST END GIRLS C & N SALES MIKE GOTT, TOM DERVIE, ARTURO SANCHEZ, STEVEN DELOYE, LAURIE BREYFOGLE, HILLARY DEVLAEMINCK, JANET FULL, BEAU-JAMES MORSETH JESSE BERKES State Pool Tournament 2ND 8-BALL RUNNERS SUPERIOR VENDING 2ND BRATTS MIDWEST COIN 3RD EAGLES #5 D & R STAR 3RD LUVLEEZ MIDWEST COIN January 18-22, 2017 - Canterbury Park Open 8-Ball Team - B Open 8-Ball Scotch Doubles - Master/AA/A/B The 37th Annual MOMA State Pool Tournament was held January 18-22, 1ST BROZ TWIN STATES 1ST DUANE HAUER & ADAM LECKEY TWIN STATES 2017 at Canterbury Park in Shakopee, Minnesota. THOMAS HOFMEISTER, LUKE HOFMEISTER, JEREMY BROWN, 2ND CHAD PLUMLEY & CRAIG RUNNAKKO SUPERIOR VENDING

CHAD ANDREA, DAVID JANKE 3-4TH DON HENDERSON & JOE DEVLAEMINCK C & N SALES Pool participants from nearly 20 different Operators across the state played 2ND SCOTTY DOESN’T KNOW MENDOTA VALLEY on 120 Valley Pool Tables. The tournaments provided a great opportunity for 3RD THAT JUST HAPPENED VALLEY VIDEO players of all levels to compete with their peers and have a chance to win prize Mixed 8-Ball Scotch Doubles - Master/AA/A/B money and awards. 1ST BETH FONDELL & TONY RUBEY D & R STAR Women’s 8-Ball Team - AA 2ND JEREMY PECK & CHRISTA SCHERFF D & R STAR Money was raised for the MOMA Scholarship Fund through Chuck-A-Luck and 1ST THELADIESMODSQUAD SUPERIOR VENDING 3-4TH CHANDRA CAMPION & JOHN FONDELL D & R STAR Raffles. Scholarships are awarded each year to college-bound students in the TRACY D’ANDREA, LAURA TROVECKE, MOLLY NISTLER, industry. MOMA also raised money for Breast Cancer Awareness by running a STACY L. LAMERS Tournament on the pink pool table. 2ND BOTTOMS UP BITCHEZ STANSFIELD VENDING

3RD DUCK’S TABLE SCRAPS MIDWEST COIN MOMA (Minnesota Operators of Music and Amusements) is dedicated to bringing together people in the coin and currency activated amusement industry for mutual social and business interests. Thousands of individuals and teams from throughout the state compete on a weekly basis in leagues organized and promoted by MOMA members.

9-Ball Master/AA/A 1ST TIM TONJUM D & R STAR 2ND MICKEY D. ROWLAND D & R STAR 3RD TONY MILLER STANSFIELD VENDING

9-Ball B/C Division 1ST DAVID VELA D & R STAR 2ND JUSTIN DASCHER DONIVAN’S VENDING 3RD BRENT TANNLER DONIVAN’S VENDING

8-Ball Singles - Master Division 1ST AARON DUDAS D & R STAR 2ND TONY ZIERMAN D & R STAR 3RD MIKE DOUGHERTY MIDWEST COIN

8-Ball Singles - AA Division 1ST SCOTT GOERGEN D & R STAR 2ND BRENT FLETCHER VALLEY VIDEO 3RD KEVIN HAGEMAN D & R STAR

8-Ball Singles - A Division 1ST JOE DEVLAEMINCK C & N SALES 2ND NATHAN LANGE C & N SALES 3RD DOUGLAS CARLSON SUPERIOR VENDING

8-Ball Singles - B Division 1ST CODY SCHREIBER D & R STAR 2ND JESSE BORASH MIDWEST COIN 3RD TONY PETERS STANSFIELD VENDING

8-Ball Singles - C Division 1ST JAMES DAVIS MIDWEST COIN 2ND NATE STATTELMAN GAMES UNLIMITED 3RD BRENT TANNLER DONIVAN’S VENDING

8-Ball Singles - Women’s 1ST JOLENE HERUM SUPERIOR VENDING 2ND MEGAN HYKE D & R STAR 3RD CHRIS GLASS SUPERIOR VENDING

8-Ball Singles - Women’s AA 1ST SAM MATUSKA VALLEY VIDEO 2ND BEVERLY KNOWLEN MIDWEST COIN 3RD WENDY FERGUSON D & R STAR

8-Ball Singles - Women’s A 1ST CHELSEA WRADISLAVSKY D & R STAR 2ND SHELLY CASE DONIVAN’S VENDING 3RD LINDA JOHNSON MIDWEST COIN

8-Ball Singles - Women’s B 1ST JANET MEIER C & N SALES 2ND KRISTINA KISHEL LIBERTY COIN 3RD MELISSA HOLST MIDWEST COIN

Open 8-Ball Team - Master/AA 1ST TABLES PLUS D & R STAR RICHIE CUNNINGHAM, MIKE LOWE, JOSH RAINES, TIM TONJUM, TONY ZIERMAN 2ND POACHIN BACON C & N SALES 3RD BAKERY GOODS D & R STAR

16 8-Ball News & Views REGIONAL EVENTS Shakopee, Minnesota

9-Ball Singles Master/AA/A Champion: Tim Tonjum 8-Ball Singles Master Champion: Aaron Dudas 8-Ball Singles AA Champion: Scott Goergen

8-Ball Singles A Champion: Joe Devlaeminck 8-Ball Singles B Champion: Cody Schreiber 8-Ball Singles C Champion: James Davis

8-Ball Singles Women’s Champion: Jolene Herum 8-Ball Singles Women’s AA Champion: Sam Matuska 8-Ball Women’s Singles B Champion: Janet Meier

Open 8-Ball Team Master/AA Champions: Tables Plus Open 8-Ball Team A Champions: Second To None Open 8-Ball Team B Champions: Broz

Women’s 8-Ball Team AA Champions: THELADIESMODSQUAD Women’s 8-Ball Team A Champions: West End Girls Pink Cue Winner: Vicki Muller March • 2017 17 REGIONAL EVENTS North Bay, Ontario

team of refs. Finally, thanks to our hardworking 5-6th Bill Symons Partners Pool Leagues 4th Annual executive committee, Bonnie Zufelt-President, John Trevor Brady New Crown Music Eastern Ontario 8-Ball Weloski-Vice President and Stephanie Vezina- Treasurer and Secretary. Bronze 80 Singles: February 22-26, 2017 1st Joel Petrin Billard Temis Enr Clarion Resort Pinewood Park Make sure to visit our website at www.eovnea.com 2nd Dave Larochelle Northshore Vending to view the 2017 results, numerous photographs 3rd Shannon Allhusen Partners Pool Leagues A beautiful winter weekend brought hundreds of and the latest information on upcoming events. 4th Kevin Baril Billard Temis Enr eager pool players from across Ontario and Quebec Don’t forget to “like” us on Facebook on the Eastern 5-6th Scott St. Jules Northshore Vending Mike Nolan Northshore Vending to showcase their skills at the 4th Annual Eastern Ontario Valley National Eight Ball Association page 7-8th Tee Jay Wabegijig New Crown Music Ontario VNEA Tournament in North Bay, Ontario and “follow” us on Twitter @EOVNEA. Next year, Shiana Thibault Partners Pool Leagues from February 22-26. We saw an increase in both the the EOVNEA tournament returns once again to the 9-12th Gaston Aubin Partners Pool Leagues Teams and Singles event. 85 Teams and 225 Singles Pinewood Park Clarion Resort in North Bay, Ontario were involved in some fierce competition, testing Scott Burbridge Partners Pool Leagues from February 21-25, 2018. As this tournament Ryan Baxter Partners Pool Leagues their skills in pursuit of championship titles. Quebec continues to grow, we know everyone will be looking representation included players and teams from Randy Young Partners Pool Leagues forward to seeing old friends and meeting new ones. 13-16th Diane Boudreault New Crown Music Billard Témis of Ville Marie, Les Agences Simplex See you all in 2018! Amusements of Rouyn-Noranda; Ontario representa- Conway Wemigwans Superior Amusements Steve Thomas Northshore Vending tion included players from, New Crown Music of Silver Teams: Mark Kingsbury New Crown Music Sudbury, Northshore Vending of Sault Ste. Marie, 1st Colour of Money New Crown Music Superior Amusements of Toronto, Partners Pool 2nd Classique Motel Louise Billard Temis Enr. Women’s Copper Singles: Leagues of North Bay and Regent Vending of Ottawa. 1st Natalie Wilson New Crown Music Competition in all divisions was strong and many Bronze Teams: 2nd Stacey Gardiner Northshore Vending matches were neck in neck in both Team and Singles 1st That’s Not a Fould Regent Vending 3rd Melissa McMaster Northshore Vending competitions. 2nd 8 Ball Addicts Northshore Vending 4th Julie Boucher Partners Pool Leagues 3rd Renegades Partners Pool Leagues 5-6th Roxanne Running Northshore Vending Energy was high in the main room of the Pinewood 4th Cutters Les Agences Simplex Stephanie Vezina Partners Pool Leagues Park Clarion Resort, as players crowded in and 5-6th Four Play New Crown Music Bonnie Zufelt, EOVNEA President, extended a warm Guns of Anarchy Northshore Vending Copper Singles: welcome to players and spectators for the 4th Annual 7-8th Hookers Northshore Vending 1st DJ Wemigwans Superior Amusement Championships. Excitement built as $250 cash The Shaft Strokers Partners Pool Leagues 2nd Fred Pelly Northshore Vending and an iPad, generously donated by EOVNEA, were 3rd Chad Laroue Northshore Vending raffled; both winners were thrilled to win. A Black Cat Copper Teams: 4th Zack Stewart Partners Pool Leagues Pool League wrapped bar fridge, generously donated 1st Bucket List Superior 5-6th Dan Brochu Northshore Vending by the Sault Ste. Marie player’s league was raffled for 2nd Repeat EH! Partners Pool Leagues Jay Porter Northshore Vending the Junior Program; Line Lajoie from Ottawa, Ontario 3rd Legends Partners Pool Leagues 7-8th Dale Montreuil Partners Pool Leagues was the lucky winner! 4th Warlocks Northshore Vending Christian Vaillette Les Agences Simplex 5-6th Surprise Us Partners Pool Leagues 9-12th Donnie Haywar Northshore Vending What Ever Partners Pool Leagues This event is on the cutting edge, utilizing Terry Walsh Northshore Vending 7-8th Rackless Behaviour Partners Pool Leagues CompuSport’s computerized tournament program Darcy Champagne Billard Temis Enr Hooks & Sinkers Partners Pool Leagues which allows players to input their results via scan- Chris Simpson-Johnson Partners Pool Leagues 9-12th Manic Monday Partners Pool Leagues ner providing immediate results which can be viewed 13-16th Vinnie Assiginack Northshore Vending Wrecking Cues Partners Pool Leagues Frank Genetti Northshore Vending either on the monitors provided or through their The Bandits Partners Pool Leagues smartphones. With the success of last year’s test of Michael Landriault Partners Pool Leagues Les Desalcolises Billard Temis Enr Karey Stewart Northshore Vending ‘continuous play’, where players are assigned tables as they become available, we were excited that we Silver Singles: Super Rec Singles: could accommodate a larger number of singles play- 1st Christian Bernard Billard Temis Enr 1st Lori Martin Northshore Vending ers. This increase in players also led to some great 2nd Kevin Gravelle Partners Pool Leagues 2nd Angela Zappacosta Northshore Vending new Singles Hard Luck tournaments! 3rd Mike Taus New Crown Music 3rd Kerrilyn Conway Northshore Vending 4th Dan Tremblay Northshore Vending 4th Brianne McMaster Northshore Vending We would like to extend a sincere thanks to everyone involved in the tournament and recognize all the Open Singles: players and Charter Holders for their continued 1st Ozzy Chiasson New Crown Music support of this incredible event. A special thanks to 2nd Ray Seguin Partners Pool Leagues the set-up crew from Sault Ste. Marie; together with 3rd Derick Girard Partners Pool Leagues Boomer Braido and John Weloski this team did an 4th Kefner Robson Partners Pool Leagues amazing job setting up and tearing down 36 pool tables. Thank you to Stéphane Lacombe of Rouyn- Bronze 70 Singles: Noranda, Quebec for his scheduling expertise, to 1st Leon Trudeau New Crown Music North Bay’s Kim Thibault who dedicated many hours 2nd Alex Lalanne New Crown Music providing mini tournaments for our players and to 3rd Jeff Donaldson New Crown Music our Head Referee, Cory Coulter and his dependable 4th Darren Horner New Crown Music

18 8-Ball News & Views REGIONAL EVENTS North Bay, Ontario

Silver Team Champions: Colour of Money Bronze Team Champions: That’s Not A Fould Copper Team Champions: Bucket List

Silver Singles Champion: Christian Bernard (r) Open Singles Champion: Ozzy Chiasson (r) Bronze 70 Singles Champion: Leon Trudeau (r) OEVNEA Vice President - John Weloski (l) OEVNEA Vice President - John Weloski (l) OEVNEA Vice President - John Weloski (l)

Bronze 80 Singles Champion: Joel Petrin (l) Women’s Copper Singles Champion: Natalie Wilson (r) Copper Singles Champion: D.J. Wemigwans (r) Head Referee - Cory Coulter (r) EOVNEA President - Bonnie Zufelt (l) OEVNEA Vice President - John Weloski (l)

Super Rec Singles Champion: Lori Martin (r) Hard Luck Bronze Team Champions Hard Luck Copper Team Champions

Line Lajoie: Fridge Winner March • 2017 19 REGIONAL EVENTS Loveland, Colorado / by Judy Mehle

Rocky Mountain VNEA Team Tournament February 17-19, 2017

OPEN AA

1st Shark Week BMW Billiards Colorado Robert Rivers, Mike Hellmer, Nelson Montierth, Johnny Vasquez, Chad Sholders 2nd Steampunk Entertainment Experts Colorado 3rd Breakroom #1 Rushmore Amusement S. Dakota 4th Beat The Ghost Games People Play Colorado Open AA Team Champions: Shark Week Open AA Team 2nd Place: Steampunk

OPEN A

1st Free Spirits All About Games Colorado Paul Drinnon, Kathy Crump, Dennis Romero, Deb Winter, Rick Spurio 2nd Four Men And A Baby E2 Amusements Colorado 3rd Extermin8ers Games People Play Colorado 4th Give Me A Break B & B Amusement New Mexico 5-6th Squeeze Games People Play Colorado Steve’s Team BMW Billiards Colorado 7-8th Kill Em All BMW Billiards Colorado R.S.B. Games People Play Colorado

OPEN B

1st Wyler’s The First Order BMW Billiards Colorado Scott Jones, Josh Robinson, Michael Karr, Mike Johnson, Trent Scheele Open AA Team 3rd Place: Breakroom #1 Open AA Team 4th Place: Beat The Ghost 2nd Cue Techs Paradise Pinball Wyoming 3rd Dugz Dogz BMW Billiards Colorado 4th The Knights Who Say Ni BMW Billiards Colorado 5-6th Lil’s B & C Games People Play Colorado YOUTH (Ages 9-13)

Shots O Fun Paradise Pinball Wyoming 1st The Triple AAA’s Games People Play Colorado 7-8th #IDGAF Games People Play Colorado Aaron, Ashton, Andrew Felt Up Games People Play Colorado 2nd Diamond Cutters Paradise Pinball Wyoming 3rd Ball Busters Paradise Pinball Wyoming OPEN C 4th The 3 Amigo’s 1st Chasin’ 8’s Paradise Pinball Wyoming Kirk Bernhardt, Tony Brown, Terry Leeling, Steve Lind, Fred Mortensen, Tom Watson 2nd Equalizers BMW Billiards Colorado 3rd Key Largo English Majors BMW Billiards Colorado 4th Ball Scratchers E2 Amusements Colorado 5-6th Pops Is Sober BMW Billiards Colorado Twist Em Up Games People Play Colorado 7-8th BC’s Champs E2 Amusements Colorado Ricky B’s BMW Billiards Colorado

WOMENS A

1st Chalk & Awe Paradise Pinball Wyoming Midori Spatz, Anita Smith, Lynn Duncan, Kathy Yanney 2nd Fire & Ice Games People Play Colorado 3rd The Cremators BMW Billiards Colorado 4th Deplorables E2 C/S Colorado

WOMENS B

1st Ball Bustin’ Betties Black Hills Novelty Wyoming Tiffany Holzer, Kim Lambert, Liza Hushagen, Sheila Slocum 2nd -N-Roll BMW BMW Billiards Colorado 3rd Rack N Roll Paradise Paradise Pinball Wyoming 4th Dangerous Divas Games People Play Colorado

Junior Event! For the Juniors, there was an event held on Sunday.

MAJORS (Ages 18-20)

1st No Mercy Cheyenne Wyoming Chase Anderson, Scott Rodekohr, Caleb Wright 2nd Bad Company Casper Wyoming

MINORS (Ages 14-17)

1st Super Nova Sterling Woody, Anthony Poitra, Taylor Canaday 2nd 2 Crackers & A Bean Paradise Pinball Wyoming 3rd 8-Ball Wizards 4th Just Us

20 8-Ball News & Views REGIONAL EVENTS Loveland, Colorado

Open A Team Champions: Free Spirits Open A Team 2nd Place: Four Men And A Baby Open A Team 3rd Place: Extermin8ers

Open A Team 4th Place: Give Me A Break Open B Team Champions: Wyler’s The First Order Open B Team 2nd Place: Cue Techs

Open B Team 3rd Place: Dugz Dogz Open B Team 4th Place: The Knights Who Say Ni Open C Team Champions: Chasin’ 8’s

Open C Team 2nd Place: Equalizers Open C Team 3rd Place: Key Largo English Majors Open C Team 4th Place: Ball Scratchers

Women’s A Team Champions: Chalk & Awe Women’s A Team 2nd Place: Fire & Ice Women’s A Team 3rd Place: The Cremators March • 2017 21 REGIONAL EVENTS Loveland, Colorado

Women’s A Team 4th Place: Deplorables Women’s B Team Champions: Ball Bustin’ Betties Women’s B Team 2nd Place: Rack-N-Roll BMW

Women’s B Team 3rd Place: Rack N Roll Paradise Women’s B Team 4th Place: Dangerous Divas Youth Team Champions: The Triple AAA’s

Youth Team 2nd Place: Diamond Cutters Youth Team 3rd Place: Ball Busters Youth Team 4th Place: The 3 Amigo’s

Minor Team Champions: Super Nova Minor Team 2nd Place: 2 Crackers & A Bean Minor Team 3rd Place: 8-Ball Wizards

Minor Team 4th Place: Just Us Major Team Champions: No Mercy Major Team 2nd Place: Bad Company 22 8-Ball News & Views From the beginning years of Richard VNEA to well into his 70’s, “Hawk” Dick would host countless Charter Holders at D & R Hawkins Star to help them get started and teach them numerous 1941-2017 ideas to help them grow.

Businessman, Innovator, Dick was always willing Leader, Hunter, Volunteer to lead and volunteer his but most of all loved by valuable time as evidenced all of his VNEA Family. by his time as President of AMOA, President of MOMA Back in 1980, Dick and his brother Dave, at D & R Star in and President of VNEA. Rochester, Minnesota had been running pool leagues for a few years. Dick joined forces with Chuck Milhem, Presi- With all that Dick accomplished, I do not believe there dent of Valley, to help create the beginning of the Valley was anything more satisfying or challenging to him than National 8-Ball League Association (VNEA). hunting down the most rare game in Africa and many other favorite hunting locales. Eight years later in 1988, when VNEA found itself in a rough spot, Dick lead the way financially and he also At many of the Junior World Championships, Dick would gathered a group of leaders to fly to Valley Headquarters host the Tournament Committee and friends to a skeet to interview and hire Gregg Elliott as Executive Director. It shooting contest at his fabulous range and home filled with was from that very meeting that I developed a friendship hundreds of his unique animal catches over his career. with Mr. Hawkins that I have gained valuable knowledge from and will treasure the memories forever. The world lost a great, great man on January 28th, 2017 but most of all the VNEA will never be the same. VNEA Dick seemed to never quit innovating, creating and imple- will always be forever grateful for his multiple contribu- menting his many fabulous ideas. D & R Star was the tions to our Association. host of the 1st Annual VNEA World Championships and the 1st Annual VNEA Junior World Championships. In honor of Dick and his love for the young players and future of pool, the VNEA has named the best of the best Dick hired many of VNEA’s future icons as D & R Stars Junior Tournament players the... “Dick Hawkins All-Stars”. league coordinators including our 35 years running World Championships Tournament Director Gary Benson. REST IN PEACE

R. Gregg Elliott

March • 2017 23 REGIONAL EVENTS Saskatoon, Saskatchewan / by Scott Morgan

Ladies Advanced WCVNEA 1st Val Henderson Aactive Championships 2nd Beverley Chief John’s Vending 3rd Tracey Shannacappo Wal-Mac February 15-20, 2017 • The Prairieland Park

Ladies Masters 1st Bonnie Plowman SML 17th Annual Western Canadian Valley 2nd Sharon Bull Firestar National Eightball Association Champi- 3rd Cindy Nanaquewitung Wal-Mac onships, held February 16th-20th, 2017, at Open Novice Prairieland Park, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, 1st Barry Witchekan John’s Vending Canada. Ladies Intermediate Singles: 1st - Maureen Crawley (r) 2nd Dan Dirk Firestar 2nd - Julie Shostal Over 160 Teams and 500 Singles from across 3rd Wayne Harris John’s Vending Western Canada met in Saskatoon to compete Open Intermediate in the 17th Annual WCVNEA Championships. 1st Jaxcob Bearhead Wal-Mac 2nd Steve Merasty Aactive Players competed in three Women’s and four 3rd Leonard Manitoken Firestar Men’s Singles and Team divisions for a prize payout of over $100,000. Open Advanced 1st Matt Wood Wal-Mac Ten Charter Holders from 4 Provinces came 2nd Barry Hooey SML together to provide a non-stop exciting pool 3rd Jenmen Luk SML event: Alberta (John’s Vending, PV Pool, SML Ladies Advanced Singles: 1st - Val Henderson (r) Open Masters 2nd - Beverley Chief Entertainment and Wal-Mac Amusements), 1st Johnny Baptiste Aactive Saskatchewan (Bridge City Amusements, 2nd Cory Wood Wal-Mac Firestar Amusements and Panther Pool 3rd PJ Massicotte SML League), Manitoba (Aactive Coin Machines and Darts ‘N Stuff Amusements) & Ontario Team Champions: (Selectomatic). Players get their fill of the game Ladies Intermediate they love and have the opportunity to play in 1st # Peyak Wal-Mac a variety of competitions, including Scotch 2nd Ridge-O-Nal Gals Wal-Mac Doubles (85 teams), Doubles (96 teams) 92 3rd Chicks With Sticks John’s Vending Mini-Tournaments, seven divisions of Singles Ladies Advanced and Team events and 3 Team Sportsman Divi- Ladies Masters Singles: 1st - Bonnie Plowman (l) sion. 1st 8 Ball Wishes Wal-Mac 2nd - Sharon Bull 2nd DC’s Rainbows John’s Vending We thank the following referee’s Gary Kroeker, Ladies Masters Jaymes Lindemann, Andrew Kroeker, Dave 1st Nice Sleeve Aactive Leather, Kris Treble, Troy Gruhlke and Trevor 2nd Sneaky Pete’s Femme Fatales Wal-Mac Justinen who helped make the event a great 3rd J Aactive success! Open Novice There was an amazing feat accomplished 1st KOOTAY Aactive during the event. On Sunday, February 19th, 2nd DC’s Billiards John’s Vending Darren Churchill shot a 50-0 (5 ERO’s) during a 3rd Off Constantly SML match. Congratulations Darren! Open Intermediate Open Novice Singles: 1st - Barry Witchekan (r) 2nd - Dan Dirk 1st All Balls John’s Vending We congratulate all the teams and players who 2nd Ebb & Flow 3 Aactive participated and the following winners: 3rd Drunken Shooters Panther

Singles Champions: Open Advanced 1st Prestige Worldwide Aactive Ladies Intermediate 2nd Whip It Out John’s Vending 1st Maureen Crawley Wal-Mac 3rd Outpatients Aactive 2nd Julie Shostal Selectomatic 3rd Judy Strong SML Open Masters 1st Barry’s Team SML 2nd Bennie & The Jets Wal-Mac 3rd Bernie & The Jets SML Open Intermediate Singles: 1st - Jacob Bearhead (r) 2nd - Steve Merasty 24 8-Ball News & Views REGIONAL EVENTS Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

Open Advanced Singles: 1st - Matt Wood (r) Open Masters Singles: 1st - Johnny Baptiste (r) Ladies Intermediate Team Champs: #Peyak 2nd - Barry Hooey 2nd - Cory Wood

Ladies Advanced Team Champs: 8-Ball Wishes Ladies Masters Team Champs: Nice Sleeve Open Novice Team Champs: Kootay

Open Intermediate Team Champs: All Balls Open Advanced Team Champs: Prestige Worldwide Open Masters Team Champs: Barry’s Team

March • 2017 25

Make Your Plans Today To Attend The 37th Annual VNEA World Pool Championships At Bally’s Hotel & Casino In Las Vegas, Nevada. Contact Your Charter For Requirements

Special Events Throughout The Tournament! • Valley Pool Table Giveaways • Exciting Daily Sponsor Giveaways • Incredible Opening Ceremonies • Weekly Entertainment • Mini-Tournaments Galore • Artistic Pool Competition - Dr. Cue • Fun-Filled Awards Banquet • Instructional Pool School - Jerry Briesath • 36 Year History Pictorial Display • Trick Shots / Instruction - Dave Pearson • 6th Annual World Team Event • CompuSport Software Innovation • Custom Valley Pool Table Raffle • Charter Holder Treasure Chest Giveaways • VNEA Tournament Booth Specials • Team Hardlucks

For all of the details on this incredible event, click on the Vegas Championships Poster on the Homepage (VNEA.com) or + click on the link below...

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28 8-Ball News & Views 37th Annual Schedule of Events NOTE... All times are approximate times only.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 24, 2017 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prize Money Available THURSDAY, JUNE 1, 2017

3:00 pm til Midnight: Mini Tournaments TBA Masters Singles Finals 9:00 am Team Competition Continues TBA Scotch Doubles Finals 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Scotch Doubles Sign-Ups 9:00 am Executive Committee Meeting

Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments THURSDAY, MAY 25, 2017 MONDAY, MAY 29, 2017 Times Posted On-Site: Daily Raffle 8:00 am - 10:00 am Scotch Doubles Sign-Ups TBA 8-Ball & 9-Ball Finals TBA Redemption Team Division Competition Begins Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments TBA World Team Competition NOON Scotch Doubles Begins (Regular, IM & Master) TBA Resurrection Division Competition Begins Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Certified Instructor Seminar 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Prize Money Available (includes Team) 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Artistic Finals Shootout #1 NEW 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Singles questions, concerns, etc. TIME 7:00 pm President’s Reception/Meritorious Service Award Players listed in computer at control stage simply need to 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Prize Money Available show at their scheduled match. 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Prize Money Available FRIDAY, JUNE 2, 2017 Noon - 4:00 pm Cert. Inst. Recertification Class FRIDAY, MAY 26, 2017 9:00 am Team Competition Continues Noon - 6:00 pm Team questions, concerns, etc. Teams 8:00 am - 8:30 am 9-Ball Singles questions, concerns, etc. listed in computer at control stage simply need to show at Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments 9:00 am 9-Ball Singles Competition Begins their scheduled match. (Annual patches, pins, luggage tags, TBA Hardluck Competition Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments programs can be picked up at the VNEA Booth) 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Artistic Finals VNEA World Shootout Times Posted On-Site: Daily Raffle 7:30 pm Opening Ceremonies and Suds & Chips Mixer 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8-Ball Singles questions, concerns, etc. Parade Of Flags, Hall Of Fame Induction Noon Charter Holders Meeting Players listed in computer at control stage simply need to Singles Awards Presentation 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm Prize Money Available show at their scheduled match. 8:30 pm Free Beer, Pop & Snacks (limited quantity) 5:00 pm Cues for Kids Giveaways @ VNEA Booth TBA 9-Ball Sports Singles Begins Cash Bar til midnight & Entertainment TBA 9-Ball Resurrection Singles Begin 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm Prize Money Available

TBA 9-Ball Redemption Singles Begins TUESDAY, MAY 30, 2017 TBA Team Finals

7:30 am - 8:30 am Team questions, concerns, etc. SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2017 9:00 am Team Competition Begins SATURDAY, JUNE 3, 2017 8:00 am - 8:30 am 8-Ball Singles questions, concerns, etc. Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments 9:00 am Team Competition Continues 9:00 am 8-Ball Singles Competition Begins 10:00 am - Final Match Prize Money Available Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments Times Posted On-Site: Daily Raffle Times Posted On-Site: Daily Raffle 11:30 am Intermediate Team Begins 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm Cocktails, Banquet, Awards, Constant Giveaways & Entertainment 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prize Money Available Noon - 3:00 pm Prize Money Available 8:31 pm Curtain Call & Goodbye’s 4:30 pm Master Team Competition Begins SUNDAY, MAY 28, 2017

TBA 3-Person Classic Event WEDNESDAY, MAY 31, 2017 9:00 am 8-Ball Singles Competition Continues (includes Sports) 9:00 am Team Competition Continues Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments Times Posted On-Site: Mini Tournaments 2:00 pm Certified Referee School Times Posted On-Site: Daily Raffle Times Posted On-Site: Daily Raffle 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prize Money Available TBA 8-Ball Redemption Singles Begins 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm C-H/L.C. Cocktail Hour TBA 8-Ball Resurrection Singles Begin 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hall of Famers Party TBA Sports Divisions Competition Begins

March • 2017 29 Awards Banquet 6/3 @ 5p

A Tribute To The Blues Brothers

The Best Odds Of Winning In Vegas! Drinks, Great Food & Entertainment With An Excellent Chance Of Winning Thousands Of Dollars In CA$H! Incredible PRODUCTS Will Also Be Given Away. Don’t Miss This Event!

30 8-Ball News & Views VNEA’s Awards Banquet Format! Tons of Fun & Mega-Rewarding! In BALLY’S Event Center

This years Banquet is once again going to feature a great Buffet-Style Dinner, an incredible Awards Presentation, the great sounds of THE BLUES BROTHERS and a Drawing for an amazing, “37th Annual” Valley Custom Home Pool Table.

What makes this Banquet different than mostOne lucky winner... will take home this beautiful, one-of-a-kind “35th Anniversary” Valley CA$H DRAWINGS!Home Pool Table! Every 15 Minutes througout the evening, VNEA is going to be handing out hundreds of dollars to lucky players in the crowd. These Drawings will accumulate to THOUSANDS throughout the night! If you didn’t win anything throughout the week, this is one last opportunity to go home a WINNER! All Tournament Participants in attendance, at the Banquet, will be eligible for CASH DRAWINGS! Starts @ 5pm; Ends @ 8:31pm Saturday, June 3rd

March • 2017 31 Suds & Chips Mixer Band Bally’s Rear Parking Pavilion

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32 8-Ball News & Views 1. VNEA Sanction Patch/Pin 6 2. League Champion Chevron 4 16 This special chevron is available for 17 the members of the first place team in each league.

3. Most Improved Player Patch 5 This award is available for one player 1 in each league who has shown marked 7 improvement over their previous season. 9 VNEA POOL PLAYER 4. Most 10/0 Games Pin 2 5. Most 10’s In A Season Pin 6. Most 10’s Consecutively Pin Those players who accomplish the 8 Most 10’s, Most 10/0 Games and League Champions Most 10’s Consecutively in a season will be awarded these unique Most 10 Pins. These pins are great additions to anyone’s award collection. 3 Most 7. Break Master Pin It’s when a player gets their first, fifth or 10 Improved tenth 8-On-The-Break or maybe you give it to the player who achieved the most Player on a team... It’s up to you! 8. Most 8-On The Break Pin For the player in your league who has 2016/17 accomplished the most 8-on the breaks.

9. ERO Pin VNEA offers to its players this very attractive 8-Ball Run-Out pin for their individual effort. 10. Most ERO’s Pin One per league. For the player who achieves the most 8-ball run-outs Awards Collection during the season. 11. Perfect Match Pin 11 When a player holds their opponent 21 scoreless in a league match. 12. Perfect Attendance Pin To be eligible for this award a player must have played every scheduled night of the league. 22 13. League MVP Pin Awarded to the player who has 12 20 escalated to the top of their league. 14. 9 & 10 Average Pins Awarded to those players who end the league season with a 9 or 10 23 average. 15. Sportsmanship Pin Awarded to the player showing the 19 qualities of a true sportsperson 13 throughout the league season. 16. Captain’s Pin Available to the Captain of each league team. 17. Most Consecutive 9-Ball Wins 15 18 18. Most 9-Ball Wins Pin 19. Most 9-Ball Shut Outs Pin 20. Most 9’s On The Break Pin These 9-Ball awards are available for one player in each league who achieves each of these feats at the end of the season. 14 21. 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35 Year Member Patches 17 These longevity awards are to thank your players for their continued support and dedication to the VNEA. 16 22. Charlie Cougar Pin 23. VNEA Pool Leagues Pin March • 2017 33 Bally’s Las Vegas! Room Reservations: 3645 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89109

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BALLY’S Hotel & Casino in fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada $ is the host of the Annual VNEA World Championships. Please make your reservations as soon as possible. No79 Resort Fee Please note: Upon booking your reservation, your credit When Booked Thru card will be charged, a deposit equal to one night’s room and The VNEA Block tax. To avoid forfeiture of deposit, please ensure all changes and cancellations are made at least 72 hours prior to scheduled arrival date. Payment will be accepted by check or major credit card. Early Bird Room Rates as low as $79 per night. We recommend immediately contacting BALLY’S by telephone as we anticipate our room block to fill up quickly. Check-In: 4 pm • Check-Out: 11 am All reservations subject to 12% room tax & suites subject to confirmation. Early-Bird Rates are available until the Early-Bird block is full.

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March • 2017 35 VNEA.com Site Map About Us Board of Directors Past Presidents Online Answers Charter Holder FAQ’s Company Objectives VNEA History Visit our site and get answers to all Code of Ethics Testimonials of your league questions, and more! Staff Contact Us 8-Ball News & Views Current Issue Archived Issues Submit an Article Advertising Info Rules 16/17 Rule Changes 9-Ball Rules 8-Ball Rules Scotch Doubles Rules General Definitions Tournaments 2017 Vegas Details 2017 Junior Tr. Info State/Provincial & Affiliated Results 2016 Vegas 2016 Juniors Past Int’l Champs 2016/17 State/Provincial Master, IM, Pro Listings Pro Player Listing Master & IM Player List Calendar Of Events Sponsors Current Members Member Benefits How to Join Sponsorship Plans Facebook Advertising Options VNEA’s exciting Facebook Page streams LIVE on our homepage. Vegas Booth Info Bally’s Forms Calendar Of Upcoming Events Find A League State, Provincial & Affiliated Tournaments as well as meetings and deadlines. Find a League Google Maps is also available to find your way to all of our events! Player Benefits Charter Holder Area Special Charter Holder Section Charter Benefits Helpful material for Charter Holders to more efficiently operate their leagues. National Awards Program Charter Holder Login Hall Of Fame Member Biographies Hall of Fame Enlightening biographies and photos of VNEA’s Illustrious Hall members. Hall of Fame Members Hall of Fame Ballot 8-Ball News & Views Magazine Merchandise The complete, full-color, popular Player Magazine is now available on-line. Clothing, etc. Stop by VNEA.com and flip through its entertaining pages.

36 8-Ball News & Views Win This Beautiful, One-Of-A-Kind, Customized, Valley Home Pool Table at the “37th Annual” VNEA World Championships in Las Vegas!

Last Years Winner - Richard Stekelenburg Wal-Mac Pool Leagues - Alberta, Canada

March • 2017 37 2017 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...

Janet Anseeuw Tammie George Chris Glass C & N Sales • Mankato, MN Wyoming Amusement • Sheridan, WY Superior Vending • Vadnais Heights, MN Years In VNEA: 35 Years Playing Pool: 36 Years In VNEA: 22 Years Playing Pool: 39 Years In VNEA: 33 Years Playing Pool: 44

David Smith Steve Sones Derrick Music • Charleston, WV Melodee Music • DesMoines, IA Years In VNEA: 21 Years Playing Pool: 50+ Years In VNEA: 31 Years Playing Pool: 55

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 37th Annual VNEA World Pool Championships Opening Ceremonies.

38 8-Ball News & Views STATE/PROVINCIAL EVENTS Scheduled 2016-17 Tournaments VNEA State/Provincial & Affiliated Tournaments

Upcoming Events! April 26-30, 2017 May 6-7, 2017 Michigan State Michigan Junior State Champ. March 2-5, 2017 Kellogg Arena Game On Sportsbar Quebec Invitational XXII Battle Creek, MI Jackson, MI Centre de congres de Levis Levis, Quebec April 28-30, 2017 September 1-3, 2017 Carolina State Georgia State March 8-12, 2017 Break Time Billiards Savannah’s Music City Bar & Grill Iowa State Wilmington, NC Savannah, GA 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Waterloo, IA May 4-7, 2017 OCMA State Team March 8-12, 2017 Canton Memorial Civic Center South Dakota State 8-Ball Canton, OH Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Rapid City, SD

March 9-12, 2017 Pennsylvania State Erie Bayfront Convention Center Erie, PA Congratulations!

March 15-19, 2017 WCVNEA Championships WAMO State February 15-20, 2017 Shopko Hall • Green Bay, WI The Prairieland Park • Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

March 15-19, 2017 While playing in the WCVNEA Master Team event at the recent WCVNEA Wyoming State 8-Ball Championships, Darren Churchill scored a Perfect Game. He finished Parkway Plaza the match with (5) ERO’s and a Perfect 50-Zip! Casper, WY Darren plays on the team of Opus Hard Eight out of Edmonton in the Wal-

Mac Pool League. They won the match 163 to 150 with one game remain- March 29 - April 2, 2017 ing (Darren was in the fourth spot). If Darren didn’t win all of his games, IAMOA Indiana State his team would have lost. At this level it was a true feat! For the record, Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel his fourth ERO in the match was against Bonnie Plowman who happened Indianapolis, IN to win the Women’s Master Singles title.

April 13-16, 2017 Congratulations, Darren, on this incredible accomplishment! MCMOA Montana State Radisson Hotel & Convention Center Billings, MT

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