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Volume 14, Number 1, January 2014 VNEA 8-BALL NEWS & VIEWS THE MAGAZINE FOR POOL PLAYERS

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Inside 8-Ball News & Views Features BOOK YOUR ROOM 2 President’s Report AT BALLY'S 4 Regional Events TODAY! 10 2014 Juniors!

15 The Doctor’s In

19 Billiards With Briesath

20 2014 Vegas!

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January • 2014 1 President’s Report by Tom Elum

Happy New Year!

Wow, did 2013 fly by! I sure hope that everyone had a great 2013 and Current VNEA President, Tom Elum from Elum Music in Massillon, OH a wonderful Holiday Season! With the new year comes the excitement and anticipation of the 34th The VNEA & NDA will once again partner together Annual Vegas World Championships! Plans to make this event the best to bring you LeagueSMART 2014. LeagueSMART in our history are well underway so is a biennial education conference which brings make your plans to attend today by getting your team set and making together owners and league coordinators of coin- your room and airfare reservations. All entries must be at VNEA Head- operated vending companies from across the world quarters by May 1st. Early-Bird Room to learn the best practices for successfully maintaining Reservations at Bally’s must be made by March 7th. Their phone number is leagues and increasing participation. 800.634.3434. Don’t delay! Also, make sure you checkout our Facebook page! We have fun promo- 2014 LeagueSMART Conference tions and contests along with timely league notifications. Hilton St. Louis At The Ballpark Once again, Happy Holidays to all of our incredible league players and I July 10-12, 2014 wish you a very successful and pros- perous 2014 season! Why Should You Attend... • Be part of the conversation as we discuss Tom Elum the biggest challenges facing the industry. VNEA President • 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.

2 8-Ball News & Views NEW The Cougar Duramith™ magnetic cue ball by Aramith

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The Valley Cougar is a registred trademark of Valley-Dynamo. JanuaryAugust • 2013 3 REGIONAL EVENTS Phuket, Thailand

THAILAND POOL TABLES HOLDS MONSTER EVENT! On Friday, November 1st, 2013, one of VNEA’s newest, and most excited Charter Holders held one of the biggest “pool shows” that Thailand has ever experienced! The World’s #1 Exhibition Pool Player, Dave Pearson, flew to Phuket, Thailand to give the people of Thailand a show that they will never forget! From “Meet & Greets” to “Trick-Shots” to a World Record Attempt, Dave did it all for the capacity crowds! Keep up the good work, Thailand! The VNEA Loves Your Spirit! Two, beautiful Valley tables were the centerpiece for the Exhibition.

One of Dave’s many “autograph sessions” Beautiful Tablespoon Cafe Beautiful Tablespoon Cafe

Beautiful Tablespoon Cafe Fans of all sizes showed up to see The Ginger Wizard The Official “Ticket” for the BIG SHOW!

Huge crowds gathered at The Kamala Beer Garden Dave made a lot of new friends on his trip Practicing for his “World Record” Attempt

4 8-Ball News & Views January • 2014 5 REGIONAL EVENTS North Bay, Ontario / by Bonnie Zufelt

8-Ball Rumble Titles Declared!

The 12th Annual 8-Ball Rumble was held at Partners Billiards & Bowling in North Bay, Ontario, Canada on November 14-17, 2013. Players and teams represented North Bay’s Partners Pool Leagues, New Crown Music Leagues from Sudbury, Northshore Vending of Sault Ste. Marie, Regent Vending from Ottawa, Ontario Skill Games from Toronto, Les Agences Simplex from Rouyn-Noranda, Billiard Temis from Ville Marie and Joyland Amusements from Stratford.

A total of 69 Teams and 138 Singles took part in this four-day event that has become one of Ontario’s most popular events of the year. What started out as a small tournament a number of years ago has now grown into a major event that fills to capacity. The majority of players and teams return every year to socialize with the great friends they have met over the years from other Charter Holder cities.

Once again, this year’s event used Compusport’s amazing computerized tournament program. The program allowed the players and teams to scan their own scoresheets which advanced the matches in their brackets in record time. This meant the tournament ran on time and in most cases, had the next round of matches starting early. Players were able to view stats as well as all scheduled matches and photos on large screen TV’s, personal computers/laptops or smart phones in real time. This gave them the ability to see who they were playing next and what the opponent(s) results were in the tournament.

I would also like to extend my sincere thank you to everyone involved in this tournament. From Shirley Renaud who looked after the computer software to our Referee- In-Chief, Serge Ruel and his referees. All are to be commended for an excellent job. The popularity of this event is a direct reflection of the wonderful people involved with this tournament, including staff, volunteers, referees and players. We couldn’t do it without everyone’s help including the efforts of all the Charter Holders.

SINGLES RESULTS

Women’s Bronze Division Singles: Andrea Lauzon from Oshawa began the tournament winning her first match against Chantal Weloski from Sudbury 2 games to 0 and never looked back. She went on to defeat Jackie Shawanda in her next outing and then beat Kim Donaldson also from Sudbury to advance to the final. From the losers side of the bracket, Donaldson bounced back to win her next game defeating fellow Sudbury player, Nat Wilson. The win gave Donaldson another shot at Lauzon in the final.

Donaldson won the first set of the final, forcing a sudden death match. In the end, it was Andrea Lauzon who emerged the champion of the Women’s Bronze Division. Finishing in third place was Nat Wilson.

Copper Division Singles: Guy Campbell from North Bay was the victor, going through the tournament undefeated. Campbell opened the day with a win over Lou Schoals from Sault Ste. Marie. Campbell then defeated the Sault’s Chad Larue and Michelle Wilding to advance to the quarter finals. He then beat another Sault. Ste. Marie player, Alfie Behrans, by a close score of 3 games to 2 and next defeated Dolly Tucker from Ottawa, sending her to the losers bracket.

On the ‘B’ side of the draw, Frank Genetti from Sault Ste. Marie had a long day coming through the back door. Genetti lost his opening match to Ryan Baxter from North Bay by a score of 2-1. Genetti never looked back after that and went on to win his next eight matches to advance to the semi finals. There he defeated third place finisher, Dolly Tucker by a score of 3 games to 1.

In the final, Campbell only needed the first set to be declared the champion after defeating a very tired Genetti by a score of 3-0.

Bronze Division Singles: Rouyn-Noranda’s Stephane Lacombe had a long two days but still emerged as the champion in the Bronze Division. Lacombe won his first four matches before being sent to the ‘B’ side of the bracket by North Bay’s Rob Barr. Once on the loser side, Lacombe bounced back to defeat fellow Rouyn- Noranda player, Yvan Gingras and then Chris Farrell from Sudbury. In the semi finals Lacombe faced off against third place finisher, Rob Barr and handed him a loss with a 3-1 score.

In the finals, Lacombe faced Andre Trahan from Sault Ste. Marie. Trahan won his first match of the tournament over Shawn Delnin of Sudbury and then coasted to the finals winning his next five outings.

Lacombe and Trahan battled it out in the final with Lacombe winning the first set 3-1 to force a sudden death match. It was Lacombe easily winning the next set 3-0 to emerge the victor.

Silver Division Singles: In the strongest division, it was Stephane Desilets from Rouyn-Noranda who claimed the top shooter award in the Silver Division. Desilets opened the tournament with at win over Rob Vachon from Sault Ste. Marie then won his next four matches to earn a spot in the final.

Brad Guthrie from Toronto battled Desilets in the final but had to work hard to get there. Guthrie won four straight matches then lost his next outing to Desilets who sent him to the loser’s bracket. Once there, Guthrie rebounded and defeated his teammate and third place finisher Colin Kerr in the semi final.

In the final, Desilets only needed the first set to claim the championship by winning the match 4 games to 1.

TEAM RESULTS

Copper Division: In this 26 Team Division, Ya, He’s Our Itch from Ottawa won five consecutive matches to advance to the finals against 3 Hot Dogs and a Bun from Toronto. The final match was decided in the first set with Ottawa winning by a score of 119 to 98. On the road to the final, Toronto had four wins before being knocked to the loser’s bracket by Ottawa. To earn a spot in the finals, Toronto defeated third place finisher Somebody Better from Stratford by a score of 124-110.

Ya, He’s Our Itch only needed the first match to claim the title over 3 Hot Dogs and a Bun by winning the set 119-98.

6 8-Ball News & Views REGIONAL EVENTS North Bay, Ontario

Bronze Division: There were 29 teams participating in the bronze division. It was an all Toronto final with Proper Team Management capturing the title defeating Intimidators in the championship final. Proper Team Management took the long way around to the final after losing their second match of the tournament to FuuFfu, also from Toronto. On the ‘B’ side of the bracket they won five straight matches to advance to the semi final. They then defeated Never Too Late from Ottawa 151-132 to advance to the championship game.

Proper Team Management was unstoppable as they won the first set 146-111 and in the sudden death match, won by a score of 136 to 106 to be crowned the champions. Third place went to Never Too Late from Ottawa.

Silver Division: The Silver Division is for the top caliber pool players with this division being made up of some of the finest pool players in Ontario & Quebec. Toronto’s 8-Ball Hunters had few misses and emerged from the winner’s side of the double knockout tournament with no losses. The 8-Ball Hunters road to the final started with a win over last year’s champion, Captain Black from Rouyn-Noranda. From there they went on to win their next three outings to make it to the finals against Team Temis from Bearn, Quebec.

Team Temis had a much longer road to the final. After winning their first match, they lost to M.I.A. from Ottawa and were sent to the ‘B’ side of the bracket. From there they got back on track and won their next three matches and in the semi final, defeated third place finishers, Zombie Killers from Sudbury.

The final was a quick one, with The 8-Ball Hunters needing only to win the first set by a score of 136-104 to take the championship title.

Copper Hard Luck Division: North Bay’s Racknophobia captured first place with That EFN Team from Sault Ste. Marie placing second

Bronze Hard Luck Division: NCM Wolves from Sudbury placed first and Winning Stroke from North Bay placed second.

Silver Hard Luck Division: Show Time from Toronto captured first place with Captain Black from Rouyn-Noranda placing second.

Women’s Bronze Singles Champ: Andrea Lauzon (l) Copper Singles Champion: Guy Campbell (l) Bronze Singles Champion: Stephane Lacombe (r)

Silver Singles Champion: Stephane Desilets (r) Copper Team Champs: Ya... He’s Our Itch Bronze Team Champs: Proper Team Management

Silver Team Champions: 8-Ball Hunters Copper Hardluck Champions: Racknophobia

January • 2014 7 REGIONAL EVENTS Cheyenne, Wyoming / by Judy Mehle

4th DORI NORCUTT ENT. EXPERTS CO 3-4th DAVID SMEDSRUD ENT. EXPERTS CO 28th Annual 5-6th SAMANTHA LE BLANC ENT. EXPERTS CO SANDY KOHL BMW BILLIARDS CO WOMENS B - HARD LUCK 7-8th BUTKI LEANNA WYOMING AMUSE. WY 1st STEPHANIE WISE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO Rocky Mountain MICHELLE DEVOE BMW BILLIARDS CO 2nd DANYELLE FIGUEROA ENT. EXPERTS CO VNEA Singles 3-4th CHRISTINE REESE ENT. EXPERTS CO 2nd Chance Tournament NANCY DAVEY GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO November 8-10, 2013 - Holiday Inn, Cheyenne, WY For players that were eliminated in 4 rounds or less there was a 2nd Chance Tournament on Saturday afternoon. WOMENS C - HARD LUCK OPEN AAA\AA FINAL 8 - 69 players 1st SANDY KERMOADE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 1st RICH CUNNINGHAM ENT. EXPERTS CO OPEN AAA\AA - 2ND CHANCE 2nd LORNA MILLER GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 2nd ADAM SISNEROS BMW BILLIARDS CO 1st B.J. SPENCER CHEYENNE VENDING WY 3-4th CHELSEA KESSLER TOP DOG VENDING WY 3rd JAMES BECKMEYER ENT. EXPERTS CO 2nd CHARLES CASTONGUAY ALLIANCE Quebec NAOMI SANCHEZ GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 4th JEFF MCKEON ENT. EXPERTS CO 3-4th RAY PADILLA ENT. EXPERTS CO 5-6th DAVID MUNOZ CHEYENNE VENDING WY TOM MCGEE CHEYENNE VENDING WY Junior Event DERRICK PACHECO CHEYENNE VENDING WY For the juniors there was a junior event held on Sunday. 7-8th CHICO CISNEROS CHEYENNE VENDING WY OPEN A - 2ND CHANCE RUBEN SILVA, JR ENT. EXPERTS CO 1st JERRY ERVIN ENT. EXPERTS CO MINORS (Ages 14-17) 2nd ROLAND BECKER BMW BILLIARDS CO 1st SETH KRAFCZIK KIMBAL, NEBRASKA OPEN A FINAL 16 - 116 players 3-4th PAT BOWEN PLATTE COUNTY MUSIC WY 2nd TAREN STEWART WESTMINSTER, COLORADO 1st JASON REED ENT. EXPERTS CO STEVE DANAHER BLACK HILLS NOVELTY WY 3rd TYLER CASEY ARVADA, COLORADO 2nd JUSTIN PEEPLES CHEYENNE VENDING WY 4th KRISTIANA LIEVANOS DENVER, COLORADO 3rd MIKE MCQUEEN GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO OPEN B - 2ND CHANCE 4th MIKE HOGAN ENT. EXPERTS CO 1st JOHN COOPER GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO YOUTH (Ages 13 & under) 5-6th JOHN BAYLOR ENT. EXPERTS CO 2nd JON FELZIEN GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 1st JAMES MARTINEZ CHEYENNE, WYOMING JOHN ROY ENT. EXPERTS CO 3-4th ERIC PARKER PLATTE COUNTY MUSIC WY 2nd ANTHONY POITRA LITTLETON, COLORADO Top 6 players move up to AA MIKE JOHNSON SAGEBRUSH AMUSE. WY 3rd HUNTER STOOPS DENVER, COLORADO 7-8th BILL ANDERSON CHEYENNE VENDING WY 4th SHEIGN KRAFCZIK KIMBALL, NEBRASKA DELBERT WALTERS WYOMING AMUSEMENT WY OPEN C - 2ND CHANCE 1st GARRY SHINO FRONT STREET VENDING CO OPEN B FINAL 16 - 110 players 2nd TOM TYSVER WYOMING AMUSEMENT WY 1st MIKE KRAHL GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 3-4th DAVID BATH BMW BILLIARDS CO 2nd KEVIN FRENCH ENT. EXPERTS CO ZACH BARTUNEK BMW BILLIARDS CO 3rd MALEK HAJ-HUSSEIN ENT. EXPERTS CO 4th CURT WISELY FRONT STREET VENDING CO WOMENS AA/A - 2ND CHANCE 5-6th JEFF HOYT CHEYENNE VENDING WY 1st LINDA TRUJILLO CHEYENNE VENDING WY TOMMY RIVERA BMW BILLIARDS CO 2nd EILEEN CANNON ENT. EXPERTS CO Top 6 players move up to A 3-4th JEAN SOTO TOP DOG VENDING WY 7-8th MARK FRONZAGLIA ENT. EXPERTS CO TERI CURTIS TROY VENDING AZ RANDY CARRILLO ENT. EXPERTS WOMENS B - 2ND CHANCE OPEN C FINAL 16 - 128 players 1st CHERYL JONES GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 1st JOE RICHARDS BMW BILLIARDS CO 2nd DEE DELLEMONACHE GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 2nd JAMES ZOOK SAGEBRUSH AMUSE. WY 3-4th PAT POTTS ENT. EXPERTS CO 3rd MIKE KELLEY BMW BILLIARDS CO SHANNON SHOEMAKE ENT. EXPERTS CO 4th ROSS WEDEL BMW BILLIARDS CO 5-6th LEONARD JOHNSON ENT. EXPERTS CO WOMENS C - 2ND CHANCE Open AAA/AA: Rich Cunningham (l), Adam Sisneros J.J. MORRIS PATTY RACK AMUSE. WY 1st MARY HENDRICKSO TOP DOG VENDING WY Top 6 players move up to B 2nd SHARON THOMPSON FRONT STREET VENDING CO 7-8th BEN RADFORD CHEYENNE VENDING WY 3-4th BETH RICHTER BMW BILLIARDS CO DREW SMEDSRUD ENT. EXPERTS CO TRESSA MCKEE CHEYENNE VENDING WY

WOMENS AA/A FINAL 8 - 32 players 1st MIDORI SPATZ CHEYENNE VENDING WY Hard Luck Tournament For players that were eliminated and not advancing to the finals and Top player moves up to AA for players eliminated in the 2nd Chance Tournament there was a 2nd CAROL JAMES ENT. EXPERTS CO Hard Luck Tournament on Saturday evening. 3rd LAURA LO-BIRCH ENT. EXPERTS CO 4th DEBBI GLOVER ENT. EXPERTS CO 5-6th LANNA WOOD GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO OPEN AAA/AA - HARD LUCK 1st STEVE CHAN BMW BILLIARDS CO ROSE RAMOS GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 2nd JOHNNY VASQUEZ BMW BILLIARDS CO 7-8th DESIREE STRAIGN GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 3-4th JOE DUHACHEK GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO TERI HART GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO RON SHINO FRONT STREET VENDING CO Open A Winner: Jason Reed WOMENS B FINAL 8 - 32 players 1st KYLEIGH WESTON BMW BILLIARDS CO OPEN A - HARD LUCK 1st BILL WATSON PARADISE PINBALL WY Top player moves up to Women’s A 2nd FRANK MOLINA ENT. EXPERTS CO 2nd SARAH DOBLER ENT. EXPERTS CO 3-4th MARI HOLSTE CHEYENNE VENDING WY 3rd DENISE TENORIO BMW BILLIARDS CO JODY MILLER BMW BILLIARDS CO 4th DEBBIE HELLNER GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 5-6th JENNIFER HOSTERT ENT. EXPERTS CO PAULA MCCLURE CHEYENNE VENDING WY OPEN B - HARD LUCK 1st GARRETT RENVILLE BMW BILLIARDS CO 7-8th LAURA WALNOFER ENT. EXPERTS CO 2nd IVAN MENDOZA BMW BILLIARDS CO LORA JIMENEZ CHEYENNE VENDING WY 3-4th NICK WESTON BMW BILLIARDS CO ROGER DOMSON WYOMING AMUSEMENT WY WOMENS C FINAL 8 - 47 players 1st KRYSTLE JANE SAGEBRUSH AMUSE. WY 2nd NICOLE DEHERRERA ENT. EXPERTS CO OPEN C - HARD LUCK 1st GARRETT MATSUNAGA GAMES PEOPLE PLAY CO 3rd TOENIYA RADFORD CHEYENNE VENDING WY 2nd DAVE DEMCHOK BMW BILLIARDS CO Open B Winner: Mike Krahl Top 3 players move up to Women’s B 3-4th ALVA JOHNSTON CHEYENNE VENDING WY

8 8-Ball News & Views REGIONAL EVENTS Cheyenne, Wyoming

Open C Winner: Joe Richards Women’s B Winner: Kyleigh Weston Youth Singles: James Martinez & Anthony Poitra

Women’s AA/A Winner: Midori Spatz Women’s C Winner: Krystle Jane Minors Singles: Seth Krafczik & Taren Stewart

January • 2014 9 battle creek, Mi welcomes BACK vnea juniors!

th 24 Annual 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

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For complete details visit VNEA.com or contact your Charter Holder TM Scan with Smartphone 2014 ENHANCEMENTS... ALL-STAR 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

10 8-Ball News & Views 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 fun- filled and exciting 4-day event! Players ranging from 9-20 years THURSDAY, JUNE 26 • 2014 of age will compete in 3 different Noon Room Opens for Practice age groups for both boys and 2:00 - 6:00 pm Singles Check-In girls. Dozens of VNEA League & Charter Holder Packets Operators will be represented 6:00 - 11:00 pm Singles Competition with matches being played on FRIDAY, JUNE 27 • 2014 80 beautiful Valley Pool Tables. 9:00 am - 11:00 pm Singles Competition Now is the time to get your Junior 4:00 - 6:30 pm Team Events Check-In League Players qualified for this 7:00 - 8:00 pm Players Reception incredible event. Your kids only TBA - 11:00 pm Mini-Singles Competition need a total of 6 weeks of league TBA All-Star Team Event play to qualify. So get busy and let’s get as many kids qualified for SATURDAY, JUNE 28 • 2014 this event as possible! 8:30 am Opening Ceremonies - Singles Trophy Presentation 9:00 am Team Competition Begins Tons of Prizes! 5:00 - 6:30 pm Jr. Scotch Doubles Sign-Up Plus... Jerry Briesath, 6:00 pm Charter Holder Reception Dave Pearson & Tom 7:00 pm E2P Challenge 7:30 pm Jr. Scotch Doubles Begins Rossman TBA Hardluck Competition Team Shirts are MANDATORY SUNDAY, JUNE 29 • 2014 at the 24th Annual International 9:00 am Team Competition continues Junior Championships. Continual Awards Presentation

January • 2014 11 Dress Code 2014 Host Hotel... All participants in the Int’l Junior Championships must comply with the McCamly Plaza Hotel following dress code: 1. No Halter Tops • No Cut-Offs 50 Capital Avenue, SW • Battle Creek, MI 49017 No Swimwear • No Midriffs No Tank Tops • No Tube Tops Ph: 269.963.7050 or 888.622.2659 No Improper Verbiage No Droopy Pants • Make reservations early as rooms will fill up quickly 2. All shorts must be clean, neat, (Reservation Deadline is June 4th) presentable, hemmed and of proper length to be allowed. Rugged cut-offs • Mention “VNEA Juniors” when making reservations will not be allowed.

3. All players, during their scheduled matches, will present themselves in a neat and clean appearance.

TEAM PRIZES & AWARDS 4. Tournament officials will have the right (All Dollar Amounts Are Gift Cards Sponsored By Ozone Billiards) to ask any player or spectator not properly attired to leave the playing area. Finish Award 5. Absolutely no alcoholic beverages or 1st Place $600, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies smoking in the Tournament Room. 2nd Place $450, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies 3rd Place $225, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies PLEASE NOTE... 4th Place $120, 3 Two-Piece Cues & Individual Trophies 5-6th Place $75, 3 Cue Cases & Individual Trophies There will be absolutely no tournament 7-8th Place $60, 3 Cue Cases & Individual Trophies entries accepted at the Tournament Site. (Highest Mixed Team - Individual Trophies) All participants will be required to submit (Highest Female Team - Individual Trophies) a Tournament Release Form. All participants must meet the various MALE SINGLES PRIZES & AWARDS age requirements by January 1, 2014 to (Approximately 80% Of Field) compete in that division at the 24th Annual International Championships. Finish Award 1st $200 & Individual Trophy 2nd $150 & Individual Trophy 3rd $100 & Individual Trophy 4th $75 & Individual Trophy TM 5-6th $50 New! 7-8th $40 FEMALE SINGLES PRIZES & AWARDS ALL-STAR EVENT (Approximately 20% Of Field) This new and exciting TEAM Finish Award event will consist of all 1st 1st $75 & Individual Trophy and 2nd Place Finishers in BOGO the Singles Tournament. All 2nd $50 & Individual Trophy cues.com 3rd $40 & Individual Trophy Divisions Finalists, both Boys 4th $25 & Individual Trophy and Girls, will compete in the 9-Game, Single-Elimination, Team format to see who is the “BEST OF THE BEST”!

12 8-Ball News & Views Team Format Calling the 8-Ball

Teams will consist of three playing members who have competed in at least Calling of the 8-ball must be by the disc method in the following manner: 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 Disc Placement... player from the opposing team once. The team with the most points at the The disc must be completely within the first two diamonds on either side of the intended end of the match will be declared the winner. If there is a tie in total points, pocket. (A Referee will make a ruling if the position is protested.) 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. 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 All divisions will be of the double elimination format with the finals bracket game continues. participants starting with zero losses.

Singles Format 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. Safeties The double elimination format will be used. A Safety can be played within the definition of a legal shot. Substitution Rule Start of Match A team may substitute players during a match if the following criteria are met: All matches will start at their posted time if the assigned table is available. If a player/ - The opposing team captain must be notified before the start of the round in players is absent, the match must still begin and the absent player/players will have until which the substitution is being made. 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. - A substitute player will not be allowed to play any opposing player more than once. Played Wrong Player - Once a player has played, he/she must keep that same position unless removed for a round and reinstated in a later round. In the event that wrong people have played or are playing each other, the following procedure will be followed: Determining the Break • 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. 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 • If the game is not completed, the captains will get the proper people to the table and will complete their line-up first each round. The teams will then break in ac- restart the game. cordance with the scoresheet. • If a game is played between the same opponents for a second time during the match, Singles: Flip a coin to determine the first break and alternate thereafter. the score of the second time does not count as long as the scoresheet is filled out properly prior to the round beginning. Official Scoresheet 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 The Home Scoresheet is the official scoresheet and will be used to settle same player a second time, the captain’s team who listed the wrong player will lose 10-0. any disputes. Both captains are responsible for the accuracy of the Home scoresheet after each game. • Scoresheets may be filled out round by round.

8-On-The-Break End of Match A match is considered over when a team can no longer mathematically win. 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 Forfeits having the 8-ball spotted before beginning to shoot. Team & Singles... Be sure to read and be aware of the Forfeit Procedures that are posted in the Tournament Rack Your Own Breaks Room. - Various Rack Systems will NOT be allowed. Scoring Devices Are Not Allowed For Jump Shots If a game ends without a group of balls being legally determined, the winner receives ten points and the opponent receives zero points. Call Pocket

In Call Pocket, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be indicated. It is the Junior League players who have played in the VNEA opponent’s right to ask which ball and pocket if he/she is unsure of the shot. International Championships in Las Vegas will not Banks and combinations are not considered obvious and both the object ball be eligible to compete in the 24th Annual Interna- 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, tional Junior Pool Championships. 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 Tournament Referees will be used and decisions will be final. to inform his opponent, even when asked, the captains or tournament officials should be informed. Continuous failure to verbally call the pocket can be Please refer to the Rules booklet for other rules of play. ruled unsportsmanlike conduct. January • 2014 13 STATE/PROVINCIAL EVENTS Scheduled 2013-14 Tournaments VNEA State/Provincial & Affiliated Tournaments

Events In The Books! February 14-16, 2014 March 25-30, 2014 Carolina State Championships IAMOA Indiana State August 30 - September 1, 2013 Breaktime Billiards Indianapolis Marriott East Hotel Georgia State Wilmington, NC Indianapolis, IN Players Restaurant, Billiards & Bowling Columbus, GA February 19-23, 2014 March 26-30, 2014 Western Canadian Provincials OVNEA Eastern Ontario Champ. October 3-6, 2013 River Cree Casino Clarion Resort Pinewood Park South Dakota State 9-Ball Edmonton, Alberta, Canada North Bay, Ontario Deadwood Mountain Grand Deadwood, SD March 5-9, 2014 April 3-6, 2014 WAMO State MCMOA Montana State November 8-10, 2013 Chula Vista Holiday Inn Rocky Mountain Singles WI Dells, WI Billings, MT Holiday Inn Cheyenne, WY March 5-9, 2014 April 23-27, 2014 Quebec Invitational XIX Michigan State December 5-8, 2013 Congress Centre of Quebec Kellogg Arena Wyoming State 9-Ball Quebec, Quebec Battle Creek, MI Ramkota Inn Casper, WY March 7-9, 2014 May 2-4, 2014 Pennsylvania State OCMA State Team Upcoming Events! Erie Bayfront Convention Center Canton Memorial Civic Center Erie, PA Canton, OH January 23-26, 2014 MOMA State March 12-16, 2014 July 25-26, 2014 Mayo Civic Center Iowa State Ontario Open Junior 8-Ball Rochester, MN Five Sullivan Brothers Center Partners Billiards & Bowling Waterloo, IA North Bay, Ontario February 13-16, 2014 OVNEA Provincials March 12-16, 2014 To Be Announced The Sheraton Wyoming State 8-Ball Texas Regionals London, Ontario Parkway Plaza Idaho State Casper, WY February 14-16, 2014 Rocky Mountain Team March 19-23, 2014 Embassy Suites South Dakota State 8-Ball Loveland, CO Rushmore Plaza Civic Center Rapid City, SD

14 8-Ball News & Views The Artistic Pocket Newsletter

By Tom Rossman

NEW BEGINNINGS IN NEW YEAR!

New Year Resolutions! New Year Personal Promises! New Year Changes! New Year Dreams And Visions! The list can be very long at times and often “ends” with an unfulfilled challenge of many items going dormant within a short period of time. Even with best intentions, we seem to develop a “paralysis of analysis” type of approach to each item instead of “enjoying the roll” for those items where our main passion / calling is anchored securely and where personal “focus” is guaranteed to see the goal(s) before us become a fruitful reality.

Normally a “new beginning” for any project / concept includes a fare- well or “completion stage” for a former mission goal, often creating an uneasy feeling as we begin to step out of a conditioned comfort zone. Programmed successes from past endeavors remain in our physical movements / memory banks and seem to taunt us to “go back” to the “old” and forget the “new”. The mystery of something “new” eventu- ally becoming comfortable for us becomes our greatest challenge.

In my early 50’s I discovered a true passion for the “sport and show” of Artistic Pool after over 40 years of playing all the regular and often expected games for a pool player. This “new beginning” became a dynamic focal point of my competitive career, as I remained loyal to its ultimate challenge and calling.

Removing a “split focus” between several “games” at the professional level allowed me to experience amazing “mountaintop” moments event after event. This continued from 2000 until each mountain had been climbed and each blessing was realized in a short span of 11 years. Once again the time had come to focus on a “new beginning” for using the gifts and talents I had been given.

When I left the competitive Artistic Pool arena in 2011, I knew I had to focus on the “purpose” of a “new beginning”. Without doing so, I could have easily gone back to competing again in an attempt to garner another title / championship award. A personal soul-searching helped me realize that I had been equipped via my prior journey experiences for a far higher “purpose” in an exciting faith-driven “game and life” adventure. More on this in future articles!

Bottom-line, I believe a person should find some quiet time to “have a little talk with himself or herself” in regard to “game and life” experiences in the New Year and beyond. Many years ago I found a wonderful life application motto that I carry with me to this day – “Success is finding your calling and passion in life and pursuing it regardless of financial gain”. Any windfall from such effort becomes a by-product of a true “calling and passion” in one’s game and life. As you move forward in the New Year, I encourage you to consider any “new beginning” with dedicated focus, and I hope you discover a “true calling and passion” in all you do until next time when…

The “Doctor’s In” The Drs In...

January • 2014 15 16 8-Ball News & Views VNEA HALL of FAME INDIVIDUALS WHO STAND OUT IN THEIR LOCAL AREA FOR TALENT, GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP, LONGEVITY, HARD WORK AND FOR BEING AN ALL AROUND FINE, WELL RESPECTED PERSON, WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR THE VNEA ANNUAL HALL OF FAME INDUCTION.

Thousands of pool players have displayed their talents in ATTENTION VNEA Leagues throughout the U.S. and abroad since the inception of the VNEA in 1980. Our players are all very POOL PLAYERS important. OFFICIAL HALL OF FAME However, not all of these players will ever join the ranks of Willie Mosconi, Shane Van Boening or Allison Fisher. But, NOMINATION FORM a handful of them possess an incomparable desire to accom- ÷plish goals that far exceed an average pool players expecta- tions. For these extraordinary players, and also players with other special skills, the VNEA Hall of Fame was created in 1993. With 101 fine members already in place, the Hall prom- NAME OF VNEA HALL OF FAME “NOMINEE” ises to be a fraternity of honor and excellence.

If you believe that a player in your league system is deserving of being titled a Hall of Famer, we encourage you to complete NOMINEES CHARTER HOLDER this Official Ballot and return it to VNEA Headquarters by January 25th, 2014. Taking into consideration the comments on your ballots, the Awards Committee will choose the most deserving players for the Hall. Those who are chosen will be NOMINEE SUBMITTED BY highlighted in a future issue of “8-Ball News & Views”. Be sure to return “your nomination” TODAY!

SUBMITTER’S TELEPHONE # Take This Opportunity To Nominate! With nearly 100,000 league players in the VNEA, only 5 new members will forever be etched in our prestigious history books

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18 8-Ball News & Views Billiards With Briesath The Secrets Of Running Out

By Jerry Briesath

I’m sure you have noticed how easy the good players make it look when they run the table. They always seem to have a good angle on their object ball to make it easy to get position on the next ball, then they shoot that shot and the cue ball miraculously comes to a stop leaving a perfect angle on the next ball to get to the next ball. As you can see as a pool players knowledge and skills increase there is a big step from just getting position to getting the proper position or the proper angle on the next ball to continue the run. Sometimes you want the next shot to be straight in and sometimes you want an angle to the right or an angle to the left to make it easier to get position on the next ball and continue running out.

How many times have you had two stripes on the table and shot the first one and the cue ball rolled so you are almost straight in on the last stripe on the bottom rail and the eight ball is on the other end of the table and now it is almost impossible to get the cue ball to the other end of the table. As you can see there is a big difference between position and proper position. As your skill level increases start thinking more and more about getting the proper position on the next ball so you can run the table more often and win more games. The magic number to run racks is three. What this means is, I must make my next object ball and leave the proper position on the second object ball so I can get to the third one. Then I must make the second object ball and leave a good angle on a third object ball so I can get to the fourth one and so on until the game is over. So always try to think two balls ahead of your present object ball.

Good Luck - Jerry

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January • 2014 19 2014 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP ALL SKILL LEVELS: SPORTS, REDEMPTION, REGULAR, INTERMEDIATE, MASTERS MAY 22-31 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • SUDS & CHIPS PARTY • 8-BALL & 9-BALL SINGLES TEAM & SCOTCH DOUBLES • BRIESATH/PEARSON/ROSSMAN • ARTISTIC POOL 250 VALLEY POOL TABLES • INCREDIBLE AWARDS BANQUET BALLY’S LAS VEGAS

TM 34TH Annual VISIT VNEA.COM FOR ALL THE DETAILS 20 8-Ball News & Views 2014 WORLD POOL CHAMPIONSHIP ALL SKILL LEVELS: SPORTS, REDEMPTION, REGULAR, INTERMEDIATE, MASTERS MAY 22-31 LIVE ENTERTAINMENT • SUDS & CHIPS PARTY • 8-BALL & 9-BALL SINGLES TEAM & SCOTCH DOUBLES • BRIESATH/PEARSON/ROSSMAN • ARTISTIC POOL 250 VALLEY POOL TABLES • INCREDIBLE AWARDS BANQUET BALLY’S LAS VEGAS

TM 34TH Annual VISIT VNEA.COM FOR ALL THE DETAILS January • 2014 21 Notice: Recent Tournament Changes

Masters Team Divisions will compete using the Triple Elimination Format & will begin Tuesday at 4:30pm.

INTERMEDIATE TEAM DIVISIONS WILL COMPETE USING THE TRIPLE ELIMINATION FORMAT and will begin Tuesday at 11:30am.

Senior Singles participants can qualify with a minimum of 8 separate league nights played.

Various “Rack Systems” will NOT be allowed.

DEVICES ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR JUMP SHOTS.

Tournament Entries received after May 1st, 2014 will be considered late and will be assessed a $25 LATE FEE per entry.

REGULAR DIVISION CLASSIC/SENIORS WHO QUALIFY FOR THE SPORTS DIVISION WILL COMPETE IN A SEPARATE 8-BALL CLASSIC/ SENIOR SPORTS DIVISION.

A separate, pre-registered Classic Singles Division will be conducted of Intermediate & Master Players who are 50+ years of age.

A 3-Person Classic Division will be conducted as a MINI with Registration On-Site. No Masters and only (1) Intermediate per team. Players do not have to be from the same Charter Holder.

One (1) Intermediate FEMALE will be allowed to play on an Open Regular Team.

Our On-Line Tournament Registration and NEW updates to our Tournament Software will continue to take our Vegas event and many State and Provincial Tournaments to the next level. Scotch Doubles...

The “Official Scotch Doubles” competition has recently been moved to a new day during the Tournament. ALL Scotch Doubles will start on Thursday, May 22nd at NOON. Sign-ups for Regular, Intermediate and Master Scotch Doubles will take place on Wednesday, May 21st from 6pm- 10pm and Thursday, May 22nd from 8am-10am. FINALS will take place on Sunday, May 25th. Additional Scotch Doubles will take place, only in the mini format, during the rest of the week.

FEES WILL BE AS FOLLOWS... $100 / Team • Race: 3 Games (Regular), 4 Games (IM & M) • Format: DOUBLE Elimination

Fees Include A $25 GREEN FEE And A $10 ADMIN FEE • TEAM MUST PLAY IN THE HIGHER RANKED PLAYERS DIVISION

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22 8-Ball News & Views General Information For You & Your Players

CHAMPIONSHIP DATES: May 22nd - May 31st, 2014 TOURNAMENT SITE: Bally’s Hotel & Casino • Las Vegas, Nevada BALLY’S RESERVATIONS: Call 800.634.3434 And Mention VNEA

General Tournament Information Featured Events Sports Divisions Open 8-Ball Teams All participants in International Competition: Women’s 8-Ball Teams Men’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles a. must be deemed an active player by his/her Charter Holder. Women’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles b. must be able to show an up-to-date sanction card and pictured I.D. for positive identification Men’s 8-Ball Classic/Senior Singles and prize money disbursements. Redemption Divisions c. are subject to random I.D. checks for eligibility purposes. Open 8-Ball Teams Women’s 8-Ball Teams There will be absolutely no tournament entries accepted at Tournament Site. Men’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Exception: Mini-Tournaments and Scotch Doubles. Women’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Players may be listed on more than one teams roster, for precautionary purposes. However, the first Regular Divisions team that any player shoots for, in any division, is the only team that player is allowed to play for. Open 8-Ball Teams Women’s 8-Ball Teams Tournament Dress Code Men’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Women’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles All participants in the 34th Annual Int’l Championships must comply with the fol- Men’s Classic 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles lowing dress code: Women’s Classic 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Open Senior 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles No Halter Tops • No Midriffs • No Cut-Offs • No Swimwear Scotch Doubles No Tube Tops • No Tank Tops • No Improper Verbiage Intermediate Divisions All shorts must be clean, neat, presentable, hemmed and of proper length to be allowed. Open 8-Ball Teams Rugged cut-offs will not be allowed. Women’s 8-Ball Teams All players, during their scheduled matches, will present themselves in a neat and clean appearance. Men’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Women’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Tournament Officials will have the right to ask any player or spectator not properly attired to leave Open Classic 8-Ball Singles the playing area. Scotch Doubles

Age Requirement Masters Divisions Open 8-Ball Teams All players must be of legal drinking age to play in the licensed establishment Women’s 8-Ball Teams where the qualifying league is played AND are at least 18 years of age. Men’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Women’s 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles All prize money winners must be 21 years old to cash their winnings Open Classic 8-Ball Singles at the Bally’s Casino Cage. Scotch Doubles

January • 2014 23 34th Annual Mini-Tournaments, etc. You must be a current VNEA Member to register for any tournament.

Mini’s will be conducted every day from Wednesday, May 21st through Thursday, May 29th. They will begin each morning at 9:00am (exception: 5/21) and end every evening at Midnight. All Tournament Events subject to change based on participation.

• Your current VNEA Membership Card is required. • Photo Identification is required during play and again at cash payout. • Only the person entering an event may register. No one may register for you. NO EXCEPTIONS! • You will have only a 15 minute “grace period” after your match is called or you will forfeit. • All Tournaments are Single Elimination. • If Master or IM players are found playing in the wrong divisions, they will forfeit all prize money and will not be allowed to participate in any future mini’s. • A 3-Person Classic Division will be conducted. No Masters and only (1) Intermediate per team. Players do not have to be from the same Charter Holder. • All VNEA Rules are in effect at all times. • Dress Code will be enforced. No refunds of entry fees. Play Mini’s... It’s Fun!

Special Events Throughout The Week! • Two Valley Pool Table Giveaways • Exciting Daily Drawings • Incredible Opening Ceremonies • Weekly Entertainment Beyond Belief • Mini-Tournaments Galore • Artistic Pool Competition - Dr. Cue • Fun-Filled Awards Banquet • Instructional Pool School - Jerry Briesath • Dave Pearson “Challenge Matches” and “Trick Shot Shows” • ONLINE REGISTRATION & SOFTWARE ENHANCEMENTS • 3rd Annual World Team Championships

24 8-Ball News & Views 34th Annual Schedule of Events NOTE... All times are approximate times only.

WEDNESDAY, MAY 21, 2014 SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2014 WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2014 3:00 pm til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 9:00 am 8-Ball Singles Competition Continues (includes Sports) 9:00 am Team Competition Continues 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm Scotch Doubles Sign-Ups 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 2:00 pm Certified Referee School 10:00 am Certified Referee School THURSDAY, MAY 22, 2014 2:00 pm Daily Raffle 1:30 pm Daily Raffle 8:00 am - 10:00 am Scotch Doubles Sign-Ups 3:00 pm - 8-Ball Redemption Singles Begins 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Prize Money Available 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Prize Money Available 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Hall of Famers Party NOON Scotch Doubles Begins (Regular, IM & Master) TBA Masters Singles Finals 7:00 pm Sports Divisions Competition Begins 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm Certified Instructor Seminar TBA Scotch Doubles Finals 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Singles questions, concerns, etc. Players THURSDAY, MAY 29, 2014 listed in computer at control stage simply need to show at their MONDAY, MAY 26, 2014 9:00 am Team Competition Continues scheduled match. TBA 8-Ball & 9-Ball Finals 9:00 am Executive Committee Meeting TBA World Team Competition 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments FRIDAY, MAY 23, 2014 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 1:30 pm Daily Raffle 8:00 am - 8:30 am 9-Ball Singles questions, concerns, etc. 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Artistic Finals Shootout #1 2:00 pm Redemption Team Division Competition Begins 9:00 am 9-Ball Singles Competition Begins 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Prize Money Available 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Prize Money Available (Includes Classics & Seniors) Noon - 4:00 pm Cert. Inst. Recertification Class 8:00 pm President’s Reception/Meritorious Service Award 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments Noon - 6:00 pm Team questions, concerns, etc. Teams FRIDAY, MAY 30, 2014 11:30 am Daily Raffle listed in computer at control stage simply need to show at their 9:00 am Team Competition Continues 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm 8-Ball Singles questions, concerns, etc. scheduled match. (Annual patches, pins, luggage tags, programs 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments Players listed in computer at control stage simply need to show at can be picked up at the VNEA Booth) 10:00 am Hardluck Competition their scheduled match. 7:30 pm Opening Ceremonies and Suds & Chips Mixer 10:00 am - 2:30 pm Artistic Finals VNEA World Shootout 4:00 pm 9-Ball Sports Singles Begins Parade Of Flags, Hall Of Fame Induction Noon Charter Holders Meeting 6:00 pm 9-Ball Redemption Singles Begins Singles Awards Presentation 2:00 pm Charter Holder Roundtable 8:30 pm Free Beer & Snacks (limited quantity) 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm Prize Money Available SATURDAY, MAY 24, 2014 Cash Bar til midnight & Entertainment 7:00 pm Cues for Kids Giveaways @ VNEA Booth 8:00 am - 8:30 am 8-Ball Singles questions, concerns, etc. TBA Team Finals 9:00 am 8-Ball Singles Competition Begins TUESDAY, MAY 27, 2014 (Includes Classics & Seniors) 7:30 am - 8:30 am Team questions, concerns, etc. SATURDAY, MAY 31, 2014 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 9:00 am Team Competition Begins 9:00 am Team Competition Continues 11:30 am Daily Raffle 9:00 am til Midnight: Mini Tournaments 10:00 am - 4:00 pm Prize Money Available 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Prize Money Available 11:30 am Intermediate Team Begins 5:00 pm - 5:30 pm Cocktails & Tournament Video Noon - 3:00 pm Prize Money Available 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm Banquet, Awards & Constant 1:30 pm Daily Raffle Entertainment 4:30 pm Master Team Competition Begins 8:31 pm Curtain Call & Goodbye’s We are conducting the “3rd Annual VNEA World Team Championship” this year during our VNEA International Pool Championships.

This exciting event will match “top players” from every country represented at our tournament. Teams will compete against each other in a 1-Day “Battle Royale”! The winning country will claim the coveted Trophy and be proclaimed VNEA WORLD CHAMPS for the entire year! Each team will consist of (5) players from their home country and it will be a single-elimination format.

Make your plans to be in the Finals Arena (Monday, May 26th) to support your country in this “fan-friendly” and “fun-filled” event.

Cue Specifications: Width of Tip: Not to exceed 15mm. Length of Cue: 40 inches min.

Certified Instructor Recertification Class: This class is for those individuals who passed the Certified Instructor Seminar and would like to remain an active Certified Instructor and update their knowledge and skills.

Certified Instructor Seminar: This seminar was created to educate players on developing their own skills in order to use these teaching techniques to further promote the game of pool in their local area by instructing beginners and lesser skilled players as well as upper level shooters.

Certified Referee School: This school teaches players the proper way to conduct themselves as a referee at the local, regional and state levels. Many tested and true officiating techniques are shared with the members of this class.

January • 2014 25 34th Annual Vegas Event Specifics Notes: The Tournament Committee retains final discretion in placing players or teams in the proper Division.Green Fees have been adjusted slightly for the change in Sports Singles to Double Elimination, the IM and Master Triple Elimination formats and the addition of the Redemption Division. All Team Division Fees Include Green Fee & Administrative Fee REGULAR DIVISION INTERMEDIATE DIVISION MASTERS DIVISION (Double Elimination) 8-Ball Open Teams 8-Ball Open Teams 8-Ball Open Teams To Be Played With 5 Player Teams To Be Played With 5 Player Teams To Be Played With 5 Player Teams Team Fee - $530 Team Fee - $630 Team Fee - $755 (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) ($275) ($225) ($30) ($375) ($225) ($30) ($500) ($225) ($30) An Open Regular Team must be comprised of at least 2 original An Open Intermediate Team must be comprised of at least 2 original An Open Masters Team may be comprised of any 5 players from players from the same league team and both original members players from the league team and both original members must play within their Charter Holder’s League System so long as they meet must play every round. The 3rd, 4th and 5th players may come from every round. The 3rd, 4th and 5th players may come from any team the 12 separate league night requirement. any team within the same Charter Holder’s League System. Four within the same Charter Holder’s League System. Four members of members of the team must have played a minimum of 12 separate the team must have played a minimum of 12 separate league nights league nights and the fifth member must have played a minimum of and the fifth member must have played a minimum of 8 separate 8 separate league nights. league nights.

• A Regular Division Open Team may not have any Intermediate An Open Intermediate Division Team may have one (1) Master Men or any Master players. player.

• One (1) Intermediate FEMALE will be allowed to play on an Open Regular Team. IM & Master Teams Will Be Via The Triple Elimination Format 8-Ball Women’s Teams 8-Ball Women’s Teams 8-Ball Women’s Teams To Be Played With 4 Player Teams To Be Played With 4 Player Teams To Be Played With 4 Player Teams Team Fee - $404 Team Fee - $484 Team Fee - $584 (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) ($220) ($160) ($24) ($300) ($160) ($24) ($400) ($160) ($24) A Women’s Regular Team must be comprised of at least 2 original A Women’s Intermediate Team must be comprised of at least 2 A Women’s Masters Team may be comprised of any 4 female female players from the same league team and both original original female players from their league team and both original players from within their Charter Holder’s League System so long as members must play every round. The 3rd and 4th female players members must play every round. The 3rd and 4th female players they meet the 12 separate league night requirement. may come from any team within the same Charter Holder’s League may come from any team within the same Charter Holder’s League System. Three members of the team must have played a minimum System. Three members of the team must have played a minimum Team Note: Players may be listed on more than one teams roster, of 12 separate league nights and the fourth member must have of 12 separate league nights and the fourth member must have for precautionary purposes. However, the first team that any player played a minimum of 8 separate league nights. played a minimum of 8 separate league nights. shoots for, in any division, is the only team that player is allowed to play for. • A Regular Division Women’s Team may not have any • A Women’s Intermediate Division Team may have one (1) Female Intermediate or Master players. Master player.

Team Note: Players may be listed on more than one teams roster, Team Note: Players may be listed on more than one teams roster, for precautionary purposes. However, the first team that any player for precautionary purposes. However, the first team that any player shoots for, in any division, is the only team that player is allowed shoots for, in any division, is the only team that player is allowed to play for. to play for.

SPORTS DIVISIONS (Double Elimination) All Teams or Singles players eliminated in 4 rounds or less from the Regular Team or Singles Divisions, upon confirmation, will j automatically be placed in the Sports Singles or Team Division, pay no additional entry fee and share in the overall prize money. Classic & Senior participants, who qualify, will be eligible for the Sports Singles Divisions.

REDEMPTION DIVISIONS (Single Elimination) All Teams or Singles players eliminated in more than 4 rounds (and not yet in the money) from the Regular Team or Singles Divisions, upon confirmation, will automatically be placed in the Redemption Singles or Team Division, pay no additional entry fee and share in the overall prize money. Also, any Teams or Singles players eliminated from the Sports Division by the posting of the “Redemption” Division will qualify if they confirm.

Singles Division Fees Include A $40 Men & $35 Women Green Fee & A $10 Admin. Fee 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles 8-Ball & 9-Ball Singles Race: Men - 5, Women - 4 Race: Men - 6, Women - 5 Race: Men - 7, Women - 6 (DOUBLE ELIMINATION) (DOUBLE ELIMINATION) (DOUBLE ELIMINATION)

All players must have completed the 12 separate league night Intermediate/Master Classic Singles ($55 + $15 Green Fees) requirement (exception: Seniors may have 8 weeks) and are subject to Tournament Committee approval as Regular Division players. All players must have completed the 12 separate league night All players must have completed the 12 separate league night requirement and are subject to Tournament Committee approval as requirement. Participants need not be recognized Master players to Singles Fees Regular Division players. participate in this event. Men - $150 Women - $125 (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) Singles Fees Singles Fees Men - $175 Women - $145 Men - $200 Women - $165 (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee) (Includes Entry Fee, Green Fee & Admin. Fee)

26 8-Ball News & Views 34th Annual Vegas Championships For the 34th Annual International Championships, the following criteria will be used to place individuals in the proper Divisions for the 35th Anniversary Championships...

REGULAR DIVISION INTERMEDIATE DIVISION MASTERS DIVISION

At the 34th Annual Int’l At the 34th Annual Int’l At the 34th Annual Int’l Championships, participants Championships, participants Championships, participants finishing in theTop 12 Open finishing in theTop 4 Open finishing in thePrize Money in 8-Ball Teams, Top 2 Women’s 8-Ball Teams, Top 2 Women’s Open 8-Ball Teams and in the 8-Ball Teams, Top 24 Men’s 8-Ball Teams, Top 6 Men’s Prize Money in Women’s 8-Ball 8-Ball Singles, Top 8 Women’s 8-Ball Singles, Top 4 Women’s Teams and anyone finishing in 8-Ball Singles, Top 12 Men’s 8-Ball Singles, Top 4 Men’s the prize money in Men’s and 9-Ball Singles and Top 3 9-Ball Singles, and Top 2 Women’s 8-Ball Singles and Women’s 9-Ball Singles will Women’s 9-Ball Singles Men’s and Women’s 9-Ball be Intermediate for the 35th will be Masters for the 35th Singles will remain Masters Anniversary Championships Anniversary Championships for the 35th Anniversary Championships * Regular Division participants on the 3rd/4th place Women’s 8-Ball Teams will become Intermediate

• If you are a listed Intermediate player (see listings at VNEA.com), you are ineligible to play on a Regular Team. You can play on an Intermediate or Master Team. (EXCEPTION: One (1) Intermediate FEMALE will be allowed to play on an Open Regular Team.)

• If you are a listed Master player (see listings at VNEA.com), you are ineligible to play on a Regular Team. You can play on a Master Team or you can play on an Intermediate Team if you are the only Master on that Intermediate Team.

• All players have the option of competing in a higher division than they are listed.

• Classic Singles and Senior Singles are only available for Regular Division players of proper age.

• One (1) Intermediate FEMALE will be allowed to play on an Open Regular Team

It is very difficult to foresee every possible situation that can arise. Therefore, any player who hasn’t played in the International Championships in the last 3 years, or entries of known Intermediate or Masters ability may be placed in a higher Division at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. jVisit VNEA.com for the most up-to-date list of Master & Intermediate Players.

2014 VNEA All-Star Information All individuals participating at this years Vegas Championships are eligible to earn points towards selection to the VNEA All-Star Team. The Tournament will be broken down into four categories: 8-Ball Singles, 9-Ball Singles, Scotch Doubles & Team. The Tournament Committee will be selecting the elite few to be called “All-Stars” from all of the participants based on a performance criteria. Those individuals accumulating the most points during the course of the Tournament Week will be selected to either the 1st Team, 2nd Team or as Honorable Mention. The 1st Team All-Stars will receive a beautiful All-Star Pullover and 2nd Team All-Stars will receive a very attractive All-Star Team Sweatshirt. All players chosen, including those earning an Honorable Mention, will be presented a well deserved Official All-Star Team Certificate.

January • 2014 27 2014 Las Vegas Master & IM Players... • If you are a listed INTERMEDIATE PLAYER, you are ineligible to play on a Regular Team. You can play on an Intermediate or Master Team. (EXCEPTION: One (1) Intermediate FEMALE will be allowed to play on an Open Regular Team.) • If you are a listed MASTER PLAYER, you are ineligible to play on a Regular Team. You can play on a Master Team or you can play on an Intermediate Team if you are the only Master on that Intermediate Team. • All players have the option of competing in a higher division than they are listed. • Classic Singles and Senior Singles are only available for Regular Division players of proper age.

It is very difficult to foresee every possible situation that can arise. Therefore, any player who hasn’t played in the International Championships in the last 3 years, or entries of known Intermediate or Masters ability may be placed in a higher Division at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. These lists are not all-inclusive as the Tournament Committee retains final discretion, in all cases, in placement of individuals and teams in the various Divisions. Also, those wishing to voluntarily move up to a higher Division are welcome.

The following VNEA Sanctioned Players have earned higher rankings for their participation in the 2014 Las Vegas International Pool Championships. CONGRATULATIONS! After an individual has been moved up to a higher division, if they do not win any prize money (exception mini’s) for the next 3 years, they have the option of returning to the next lower division. Please Review Thoroughly As Many Names Have Been Dropped from M to IM Or Removed From IM List 34th Annual Vegas Women IM Players The players listed below must play on an Intermediate or Master Team. For Singles, the following players must play in the Intermediate Division.

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28 8-Ball News & Views 34th Annual Vegas Men’s IM Players

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January • 2014 29 34th Annual Vegas Master Players The players listed below must play on a Master Team or an Intermediate Team if there is only one Master player on that Intermediate Team. For Singles - the following players must play in the Masters Division.

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FRANK RON VA MOUSSEAU JASON MANITOBA ABBINK RACHEL MI ABOUDAHER MIKE ALBERTA FRANK TROY OH MULLOY BILL MN ASHTON BEV CANADA ADAMS MARV CANADA FRASER PHIL ONTARIO MUTSCHLER MARCUS GERMANY ASHTON JOANNE ALBERTA ADKINS AVERY (Dee) OH FREYBERG TRAVIS SD NAGEL WAYNE ALBERTA BADGER SANDRA ALBERTA ALBRECHT GENE WI BARNES SHELLY NM FRIDERES JERROD NE MN IA NEVEL LARRY WI AL-DAJANI OMAR OH GADDIS JW IN NOEL ANDRE ONTARIO BEAULIEU KARINE QUEBEC ANDERSON LLOYD ALBERTA BEDARD APRIL ALBERTA GARCIA HECTOR SPAIN NORTON LEE NE ANDREWS BOB NE GEORGEI JASON ONTARIO OELSLAGER MARC ND BELANGER DENISE ONTARIO ARNOLD KEVIN ONTARIO BENDIKAS LAURA IN GIACCONE GIORGIO ONTARIO OLINGER ALEX OH ARNOLD STEVE ONTARIO GILBERT DANNY ALBERTA OLSEN GLENN FL BERGERON CINDY CO ASHCRAFT BRANDON IN BIDDLE RAMONA NM GINGRAS SYLVAIN QUEBEC OLSON DANNY SD BLAZEVICH TANYA IL, MI ATWELL GLENN OR GODWIN HORACE VA OLSON DAVID SD BLOOMBERG TIMI SD BAILEY JARED MN GOEKMEN DUVAN GERMANY OMEARA RON IA BRODIE LISA CANADA BAILEY KEVIN WV GOLDSWORTHY BILL MN ONESKY CHRIS CO BROOKS JUNE CO BAKER MOE WI GOMEZ DAVID CO OSBORN KEVIN ALBERTA BUENDORF LORI MN BAKER TOM UT GOMEZ RAFAEL SPAIN OZTURK CETIN GERMANY CANTONI TAMMY AUSTRALIA BAPTISTE JOHNNY MANITOBA GONZALES III MANUEL CO PAINTER MIKE VA CANTRELL TRACY OH BARBOSA CARLOS ALBERTA GRACZYK RICKY CANADA PALAZZOLO FARO ONTARIO CHASTAIN AIMEE MN BARGER DENVER IN GREENLEE ALLAN ALBERTA PARAYNO MARIO MN CRUZ LINDA IL, IN, MI BARRY STEVE OH GREGG BRIAN IN PENA RICK IL D’ANDREA TRACY MN BARTRAM CHRIS IN GROCE BRIAN IN PHILLIPS ROB ALBERTA DEBATES MISTY MT BAUERS JEREMY IN GUNIA DUSTIN NE PIAZZA TONY CO DIEP SAMANTHA CO BEARDY FELIX CANADA HAFFNER BRIAN MN PIERSON STEVE CO DOMABYL JANET MN BEAULIEU TERRY MANITOBA DUNKS JANET MT HALLOCK SHAWN CO PILLON JEFF ONTARIO BEAVIS KEVIN ALBERTA HANSON GARY WI PINION WILLIAM MI FEN CARI CANADA BECKLEY JEFF IN FLEURY-KELLING JUDY MN HARR DENNIS TN PIZARRO DIAZ FRANCISCO SPAIN BEGEY BOB CO HAUCK GARRY ALBERTA PLUTA JAMIE MN FONDELL BETH MN BEHNKE RYAN IA FOX LONETTE MI HEATH JEFF NV PRATICO MARK IN BELMONTE IVAN SPAIN HECKBERT LEN ALBERTA PRUDEN RANDY CANADA FRANIEL VAL ALBERTA BENT TRACY WI FRIDERES JESSICA IA, MN HELDENBRAND MARTY KS QUESNEL PHIL ALBERTA GARCIA MARIA SPAIN BENVENUTO ANTONIO GERMANY HELLMER MIKE CO QUINTANILLA FERNANDO SPAIN GARCIA MARY MT BERNIER MARTIN QUEBEC HENDERSON MIKE IA- Melodee RECTOR STEVE KS GERKIN JACKIE SD BINION JOHN MI HENDRICKSON RORY ND REICHMANN JENS ALBERTA GILBERT HOLLY CO BJORNSTAD DWAYNE ALBERTA HENRY JOE MI REZIN BOBBY CANADA GLASS CHRIS MN BLACK DAVE CO HERNANDEZ TOMMY IA RHODES DAVID OR GRASS DONNA CANADA BLAIS JEAN FRANCOIS QUEBEC HILLA TONY MN RICHENS PAUL ALBERTA HAAS TIFFANY CO BLANCA CARLOS SPAIN HJORLEIFSON ERIK CANADA RICHESON RICHEY CANADA HAFFNER KELLY MN BLANKENSHIP TONY IN HOOEY BARRY ALBERTA RIVERS ROBERT CO HARDMAN IDA FULLER OH BOGGS FRED NV, VA HOOK MARTIN MN ROBERTS TIM MI HARTER MARY NM BOHNET KIM ALBERTA HUBER JEFF WI ROBINET ANDY ONTARIO HENLEY HUDDLESTON CAELA CO BOILARD STEPHANE QUEBEC HUNTER, JR. LARRY MANITOBA RODRIGUEZ ROBERT CO HERRERA-SCHROEDER JACQUI MI BOON KEITH KS IDROVO RICHARD IL ROMERO LARRY CO HERUM JOLENE MN BOUCHER JEFF MT IKEDA HOWARD LA ROSENBERRY BILL OR HERUM MARISSA MN BOURADA STEVE ONTARIO HOOD SAMANTHA NM JACKSON SHANE MN ROSS JEREMY WI BOUTAIN ALAIN CANADA JELATIS DEMITRIUS MN RUBY FRANK OH HOTCHKISS KELLY IN BOWERSOCK ED OH HUDDLESTON CAELA CO JOHNSON JOSH IA RUIZ FRANCISCO SPAIN BOWMAN DWAINE IL JOHNSON MIKE WI RUNNELLS ISAAC (IKE) IL, IN HUDSON SHELLEY OH BOWMAN JAMIE IL JACKSON ANGELA MN, WI, CO JOHNSON SEAN MN RUNNINGEN BEAU MN BOWMAN JESSE IA, IL JOHNSON SHANE IL RUSSO JERRY NV JENSEN GARI JO SD BOWMAN PAUL IN JEROME C.J. MI JONES BRIAN IN SAMSON THOM CANADA JOCKISCH APRIL NM BOYD RYAN MN JOSEPH TIM ID SANSCHAGRIN MARCO QUEBEC JOHNSON DEBBIE MN BRANDT JUSTIN SD KANAPILLY ALEX CO SANTOS CARLOS CANADA JONES KAYLA ONTARIO BRANNON JOHN WI KANE JASON NV, PA SCHELIN JEFF MN JONES MOLLY MT BREKKE BRIAN MN KARL MARTIN GERMANY SCHMIEGEL JR. RICHARD MI JUANA MARIA WI BRISBON KENNETH MI KAVANAUGH KERRY WI SCHROEDER JR. RICK MI KAMPS CANDACE MT BRODT HENRY IL, IN KELLER BOBBY CO SEAMAN JEREMY MI KEELER GINNEY NE BROWN JASON SC KELLER JAY IN SERGENT JEFF IN KELLEY TERRI OH BROWN JOHN IA KIESELAT GEORGE MI SHEPHERD CHRIS VA KOON KATHY IL BROWN ACE UT KIMINSKI RANDY MN SHOGNOSH HARVEY ONTARIO KUSS HOLLY MN BROWN EDDIE LA KING ADAM CO SIPES JEREMY MN LABOUCAN CHARITY ALBERTA BROWN JR. CLIFTON KS KIRBY SAM IN SMITH JOSH ID LARSEN TINA IN BRYANT SHANNON VA KIRKLAND GAREY ALBERTA SMITH MARK ALBERTA LATZKO AMY IN BUCK MARKUS GERMANY LAVE GAIL MO KIRKWOOD JASON IN SOLLEVELD RYAN MB BULL RON ONTARIO KITTO SCOTT IA SPENCE JERROD MANITOBA LAVIN HEATHER IL, IN BURBUL JOSH MN LINDSAY KRISTA ONTARIO KLATT JASON CANADA SPITZER DICK SD CABELLO ARIZA CARLOS SPAIN KLEIN MARC WI ST. GEORGES GERRY ONTARIO LOPEZ SILVIA SPAIN CARDINAL KEVIN ALBERTA MAC DONALD KATHIE ALBERTA KRUGER NICK CANADA STAHL THORSTEN GERMANY CARMONA JIM NV LALLIER DAN ALBERTA STEPHENSON TOMMY OH MAGLIO JAN WI CARSON DAVID ALBERTA MAIERS JUNE MN LAMAR RANDY WI STICH JOHN MN MALONE KIM IN CHAMBERS VINCE ONTARIO LARGEN WES VA STRUHAR KEVIN CO MASON JULIE KS CHAN RICH ONTARIO LAUERBACH FRANK GERMANY STUART MIKE ALBERTA MATUSKA SAM ND CHANCE JASON IA LAUZON ALAIN QUEBEC STUART RANDY OH MCCARTHY LENORE IN CHAU ROGER ONTARIO LAWRENCE AL NV SZUTER CHRIS OH MCLELLAN GLORIA CANADA CHAVEZ BERNARDO NV LAWSON BLAIR MB TALFORD BOB MI MCNALLY KERRY MN CHEREWYK STEVE ALBERTA LEE RICK AUSTRALIA TANNER DON SD METZINGER CATHY ALBERTA CHRISTIANSON JEFF WI LEONHARD RON CO TAPIES VICTOR SPAIN MOK MARSHA ALBERTA CHURCHILL DARREN ALBERTA LETHMAN WERNER CANADA TAYLOR GREG VA MONTOUR JANA ALBERTA CLARE JEFF MANITOBA LEUNG DANIEL ALBERTA TEMPLE DALE ALBERTA MUELLER TERESA ALBERTA CLARK ROBERT TX LIBURDI TONY ONTARIO THOMSON NICHOLAS IL NASSAS FREIDA ONTARIO CLAUSE DERRICK ONTARIO LIEFFRING SCOTT WI TOLLEFSON SCOTT CO, MN NOORDMAN KATHY ONTARIO CLAY JEFF IN LINDSAY BRETT ONTARIO TONJUM TIM MN ORTIZ PEARL NM COBB RYAN NE LOHTANDER MARKO FINLAND TOURANGEAU PHIL ALBERTA PAGLIA ANGELINA ALBERTA COFFEY JIM WI PATTON PAMELA SUE WI LOWE MIKE MN TOURANGEAU STAN ALBERTA COLES DAVE WI LUKENBILL FELIX IN TRAN FRANK NV PHILLIPS SHAWNA ALBERTA COLLINS GLEN ALBERTA PLOWMAN BONNIE CO LUND CHAD WI TRAVERS JOHN ONTARIO CRANER TODD ALBERTA MACDONALD ROB CANADA TRAVERSE JOHN ONTARIO PLUTA CHRISSY MN CRAWLEY TRAVIS AUSTRALIA POLIK JENNIFER MI MACINTYRE VINCE ONTARIO TREMBLAY ERIC QUEBEC CREVIER FRANCIS QUEBEC MARIGLIS GEORGE AUSTRALIA TRUJILLO PETE WY REMEDIOS MONA ALBERTA CRUSER BRETT IN RING JENNIFER GERMANY MARSHALL RICK BRIT. COL. TUNE STEVE OR ROCHA SARA PORTUGAL CUNNINGHAM RICH MN, CO MARSOLEK NICK MN TURF RICH MI RODRIGUEZ MICHELLE MI CUTCHER TODD OH MARTIN BROCK CANADA VANGUILDER WILLIE PA SASGES DONNA ONTARIO DAIGLE MARIO QUEBEC MARTIN DAVE ALBERTA VELIZ LUIS SPAIN SAVAGE COLLYNE ALBERTA D’ANDREA ELIO ONTARIO MASSICOTTE P.J. ALBERTA VERCAMMEN JIM ALBERTA SCHILLING BRENDA MN DAVIS MARVIN (TJ) TX MATSUI TOM ALBERTA VIDAL CLARAMUNT MARC CO SCHROEDER JACQUI IL, MI DEBRUYCKERE CHAD WI MATTSON ROB MN VILLENEUVE PASCAL QUEBEC SCHULTZ JULIE CO DECASTECKER FRANK IL MCCAUGHEY DON IA VILMONT CHAD MN SCOTT NICOLE ONTARIO DEMAS DUANE ALBERTA MCCLAIN MIKE PA VINCENT TONY WI SEAVY LAURA CO DESHAIES MIKE ONTARIO MCCREARY CHRIS NV VINOGRADOV MARK ALBERTA SERGENT DANIELLE IN DIAZ PIZARRO FRANCISCO SPAIN MCCUISTON CURTIS CO WALKER JOHN NV SHAW CONNIE WI DICK TOBY MN MCDANIEL CHRIS CO WAMPNER KEVIN IN SHAW SARA NM DIMITRI JASON AUSTRALIA MCGINLEY DJ ONTARIO WATSON TONY VA SINCLAIR ANNE ONTARIO DIX GREG SC SINCLAIR ROBBIN WY MCGRATH JR. BOBBY IL WEIPPERT PETER GERMANY DOOLITTLE DARRYL ONTARIO MCKAY SEAN ALBERTA WELCH JAMIE WI SMITH JUNE CO DOTY IVAN OR ST. GERMAIN MARILINE CANADA MCLEAN BERRY MANITOBA WELLS DONNIE OH DUNCAN DAVID WI MCLEAN, SR. CORNELL MANITOBA WERDROP DAN OH ST. THOMAS SHELLEY ONTARIO DURBIN ERIC OH STODDARD JENNIFER MI MCMASTERS DEREK MN WERTZ SHANE CO DUVAN GOKMEN GERMANY MCNICOLL GUILLAUME QUEBEC WHITE BRIAN VA SYMES SUSAN MN DY HERMIE ONTARIO TAUSHER LANA WI MERCALDI PETER CO WHITE PAT ONTARIO THOMAS TASHA CANADA ECKERT DAVE MN MERLERO DAVID SPAIN WHITEHEAD JUSTIN AZ TSCHUMPER CATHY MN EDEY TYLER ALBERTA MEYER JOHN MN WHITTLE RUSS ALBERTA VANDEVEN MAUREEN ONTARIO EDWARDS STEVE WV MIKKELSON BERNIE ALBERTA WHYTE BRAD ALBERTA VOORHEES ANGIE IL ENDRES THORSTEN GERMANY MILLER JASON OH WILLIAMS GERRY CANADA VORWERK CHRIS MN ENGEL JESSE MN MILLER ROGER ONTARIO WILLIAMS JOHNNY MN WAAK MARY WI ENGLAND KEVIN OH MILLER TERRY WI WILLIS ZACK NE WALSH KRISTA ONTARIO ENGLAND KURT OH MILLER TOMMY IN WILSON TY MN WESLEY TAMMIE AR ERDMANN DANIEL GERMANY MINOR MIKE IN WOJCIEHOWSKI RANDY MN, WI WILSON DEB IA ESPINOZA KELLY OH MITCHELL CHRIS WV WOODS STEVE AUSTRALIA WINTER DEB CO ESPINOZA STEVE OH MOLNER WERNER GERMANY WOODSON CHISOLM CO WOLD KAREN MI ESTES MARK NV MONKMAN SEAN MANITOBA WOOLLEY DENNIS ONTARIO WOOLDRIDGE BECKY ALBERTA EVANS GREG WI MONSTIS ANDREW OR WOOLSTENCROFT MATT ALBERTA WRIGHT BRENDA IN FEDKENHEUER JEREMY WI MONTEL EDWIN ALBERTA YOUNG TONY ALBERTA WRIGHT MICHELE ONTARIO FENTON JAMIE IA YANKOWSKI JODY ALBERTA MOORE JIMMY NV ZIERMAN TONY MN FIELD RICK CO MORRIS DUSTIN MN ZIMMER BEN OH YEOMAN DIANA ONTARIO FIELDHAMMER MIKE MN ZACK EDIE PA MORROW SHAYNE PA Professional Player Rule... Any player listed in any of the criteria below is not eligible to play in any VNEA competition at the International Championships. Professional Player Criteria: Women: Top 32 women players of the WPA & Top 32 women players of the WPBA Men: Tournament Committee discretion will be used to determine Pro status for all prospective male participants. Ample notice is required by the Tournament Committee for all players of potential Pro ability in your league system.

The VNEA thru the Tournament Committee reserves the right to disqualify any player or team, before or during the tournament or refuse any entry prior to the tournament. The VNEA reserves the right to change the above criteria at any time based on changes in a professional organization’s status or situation.

30 8-Ball News & Views Entertainment Galore!

VNEA “Rocks Out” The Strip! At The 2014 Suds & Chips Mixer

TEAM OPENING CEREMONIES on Monday, May 26th at 7:30pm in BALLY’S Rear Parking Pavilion will notify The Strip That The VNEA Is In Town And The Party Is Just Beginning!

Awards Banquet! In BALLY’S Event Center

PAST ENTERTAINERS HAVE INCLUDED... Jeff Dunham, Skiles & Henderson, Dan Riley, The Amazing Johnathon, T.P. Mulrooney, Jeff Foxworthy, Gordie Brown, Etta May, John Pinette, Craig Shoemaker, Wild Willy Parsons, Dan Riley, Ron Pearson, Legends Of Rock, Dick Bright’s Band, Hypnotist Jerry Valley, Tom McGillen, Christopher Titus, Ronn Lucas, Artist Michael Ostaski, Billy Finch, Rocky LaPorte, John Caponera, David Brenner, The Motown Revue, Elon Gold & Look-And-Sound-Alikes... Shania Twain, Garth Brooks, Dolly Parton, Buddy Holly, Rod Stewart, Blues Brothers, Alonzo Bodden. NEW TIME: Starts @ 5pm; Ends @ 8:31pm

And Don’t Forget The Popular Valley Pool Table & Cuestick Giveaways! Saturday, May 31st

January • 2014 31 5 Skill Levels For A Fair Playing Surface For ALL

1) Sports Division... Established to prove our commitment in creating competition and prize money for those not able to effectively compete in the Regular Division.

2) Redemption Division... Created to fill the void where players drop off the loser’s side of the bracket after it is too late to enter the Sports Division and before they make any money in the Regular Division.

3) Regular Division... Targeted for the everyday, fun-loving league player who dreams of the opportunity to attend an International Championship to experience this pool frenzy with fellow pool players around the World and find a very fair and competitive playing surface.(Intermediate & Master players will not be allowed to participate in the Regular Division) (Exception: One (1) Intermediate FEMALE will be allowed to play on an Open Regular Team)

4) Intermediate Division... Targeted for the average to above average league player who may have some Tournament level experience. Players looking for an awesome week of pool camaraderie with avid players around the World and an excellent opportunity, second to none, to compete against similar talented teams in an effort to earn great prize money, titles and incredible memories.

This awesome field and super payouts filled with spectacular matches right out of the gate eliminates those Regular Division early round scares and losses to less talented teams. (With only one Master player allowed on a team, all teams will be equally favored.)

5) Masters Division... Targeted at the accomplished pool players who want to test their skills against the best in the World and to gain valuable experience that is nearly impossible to obtain elsewhere.

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Our Dedicated Pro’s Will Be Back!

Jerry Briesath: The most respected Instructor in the world will be available (Sponsor Of The VNEA) every day of the Tournament to help our players improve their skills.

Dave Pearson: The Ginger Wizard will be playing “challenge matches” with the players, performing fancy-shot shows and conducting instructional sessions.

Tom Rossman: Dr. Cue will again be hosting our annual Artistic Pool Challenges along with his high-energy shows!

32 8-Ball News & Views 34th Annual Vegas Rules, Format, etc. The governing rules of play are detailed in the 2013-2014 VNEA Rules Booklet and will be strictly adhered to along with the following:

Team Format 8-On the Break second time during the match, the score of the second time does not count as long as the scoresheet is filled out properly The 25 game round robin format will be used in the Open If the 8-Ball is pocketed on the break, the breaker may ask for a prior to the round beginning. 8-Ball team events. The 16 game round robin format will be re-rack or have the 8-Ball spotted and continue shooting. If the It is both team captain’s responsibility to ensure that the used in the Women’s 8-Ball team events. Each player will play breaker scratches while pocketing the 8-Ball on the break, the proper players are playing each game before the round starts. each player from the opposing team once. The team with the opposing player has the option of a re-rack or having the 8-Ball Therefore, if one captain listed a player to play the same player most points at the end of the match will be declared the winner. spotted before beginning to shoot. a second time, the captains team who listed the wrong player • All team events will be played using a Double Elimination will lose 10-0. format in the qualifying brackets. Finals brackets will be re- Rack Your Own Breaks • Scoresheets may be filled out round by round. drawn with participants starting with no losses and will also be (Various Rack Systems will NOT be allowed) Double Elimination. Call Pocket End of Match • The Redemption Division will be Single Elimination. In Call Pocket, obvious balls and pockets do not have to be A match is considered over when a team can no longer • Master and Intermediate team events will be using the indicated. It is the opponent’s right to ask which ball and pocket mathematically win. format. Triple Elimination if he is unsure of the shot. Banks and combinations are not considered obvious and both the object ball and pocket must Forfeits Tie Breaker be called. When calling the shot, it is NEVER necessary to indicate details such as the number of cushions, banks, kisses, Team: If no team members are available within 15 minutes If there is a tie in the total points, the teams will play the last caroms, etc. Any balls pocketed on a foul remain pocketed, after their posted match time, the team will be forfeited. Tourna- round over as it stands on the scoresheet until a winner is regardless of whether they belong to the shooter or the op- ment Committee will decide forfeits. decided. Flip for the first break and alternate thereafter. ponent. If a shooter continually refuses to inform his opponent, even when asked, the captains or tournament officials should However, in the event that enough team members, but less than Singles Format (exception: Redemption Division) be informed. Continuous failure to verbally call the pocket can the full team, are available when the match is called, then those be ruled unsportsmanlike conduct. present must begin shooting. All Singles events will be played using a Double Elimination format in the qualifying brackets. Finals brackets will be re- Calling the 8-Ball Singles: All players must be at their assigned table at their drawn with participants starting with no losses and will also be assigned match time. If a player is not at their assigned table Double Elimination. Calling of the 8-Ball must be by the disc method in the follow- 5 minutes after their posted start time, the opponent will call ing manner: a referee to the table and the missing player will be given 10 Substitution Rule minutes to show up at the table. At the end of 10 minutes, Disc Placement the player who is present will recall the referee and the match A team may substitute players during a match if the following will be forfeited if the missing player is not present. If the table The disc must be completely within the first two diamonds on criteria are met: is not available, you must report to the control desk. either side of the intended pocket. (A Referee will make a ruling The opposing team captain must be notified before the start of if the disc position is protested) the round in which the substitution is being made. Protest Procedure It is not necessary to move or touch the disc if it is already A substitute player will not be allowed to play any opposing at the intended pocket. If a player shoots at the 8-Ball and In the event a person or team wishes to protest a player’s or a player more than once. commits a legal shot and the 8-Ball is not pocketed, the game team’s eligibility, the protesting team or person will be required Once a player has played, he/she must keep that same position continues. to deposit $100 with tournament officials. If protesters are unless removed for a round and reinstated in a later round. correct in their protest, they will be refunded their deposit and Team Roster the tournament officials will take proper measures in dealing with the situation. If protesters are incorrect in their protest, Determining the Break The “Official Team Roster” are the players listed on they will forfeit their deposit. Deposits will go into the general the scoresheet/computer. funds of the VNEA. Teams... Team captains will flip a coin prior to making the line-up. Safeties The winner of the coin toss has a choice of being home or Classics & Seniors visiting team. The home team will complete their line-up first A Safety can be played within the definition of a legal shot. Entrants in the 8-Ball Classics or Seniors Singles cannot play each round. The teams will then break in accordance with the in any other 8-Ball singles and entrants in the 9-Ball Classics scoresheet. Start of Match or Seniors Singles cannot play in any other 9-Ball Singles. Singles... All matches will start at there posted time if the assigned table Seniors can play in either Classics or Seniors - . Flip a coin to determine the first break and alternate thereafter. not both is available. If a player/players is absent, the match must still begin and the absent player/players will have until the end of Listed Master & Intermediate Classic or Senior players are Table Use that round to show up. If they are not there by the end of the ineligible for Regular, Classic or Senior events. However, round, the absent person/persons will lose that game 10-0. a Classic Division is available for them in addition to their Teams will play on two tables at all times, until the 25th game This rule is the same for all the rounds. Singles events. (25 game format) or 16th game (16 game format). It will be the Tournament Director’s discretion to play matches on more than Classics: (age as of event day) 2 tables if time is a factor. Played Wrong Player Age: Men - 50 yrs. old minimum Women - 45 yrs. old minimum In the event that wrong people have played or are playing each Official Scoresheet other, the following procedure will be followed: Seniors: (age as of event day) Age: Men & Women - 60 yrs. old minimum The Home Scoresheet is the official scoresheet and will be used • If the game is completed, that score will be forwarded to the to settle any disputes. Both captains are responsible for the proper place that they are scheduled to play. That score will not accuracy of the Home scoresheet after each game. count until it falls into the proper place. Scoring • If the game is not completed, the captains will get the proper If a game ends without a group of balls being legally Devices Are Not Allowed For people to the table and restart the game. determined, the winner receives ten points and the Jump Shots opponent receives zero points. • If a game is played between the same opponents for a

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