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28 dicembre BCA Board seeks Election Candidates for 2007Sent: Wednesday, December 27, 2006 5:57 PM
Subject: BCA Press Release Issued: Call for BCA Board Nominees
> > BOARD NOMINEES SOUGHT > BCA Board seeks Election Candidates for 2007 > Online at: > http://www.bca-pool.com/marketing/releases/2006/12rel_BODnoms.shtml > > > FOR MORE INFORMATION > -- Go to Pressroom: http://www.bca-pool.com/marketing/00pressroom.shtml > -- Bookmark www.BCA-Pool.com and www.EnjoyPool.com and www.BCAExpo.com > > -- > Linda Mojer > Director of Communications > Billiard Congress of America 23 dicembre Brunei Trick Shot MastersThree player field 1. Mike Massey 2. Tom Rossman 3. Bruce Barthelette Champion's Cash Prize: US$3,000.00 Format: Follow the leader (as seen in ESPN Trick Shot Magic) and 3 player rotational Race to 8 points 2 points for 1st attempt made 1 point for 2nd attempt made Main Sponsor: GHK Motors SDN. BHD. Organised and supported by: Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports & Brunei Cue Sports Association The event will be Graced by: His Royal Highness Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince And Senior Minister At The Prime Minister's Office 20 dicembre QUEZON CITY GOVERMENT HAILED AND WELCOME THE NEWESTQUEZON CITY GOVERMENT HAILED AND WELCOME THE NEWEST
HERO IN TOWN---ANTONIO GA-GA GABICA
BY: MARLON BERNARDINO
QUEZON CITY Mayor Feliciano onny?Belmonte Jr., Vice Mayor Herbert istek?Bautista, Majority Floor Leader and 4th District Councilor Ariel Inton together with Councilor Bayani Hipol hailed and welcome the newest hero in town, Quezon City son Antonio a-Ga?Gabica-the first Filipino gold medalist in the recent 15th Asian Games Doha 2006 in Qatar.
At the Flag ceremony Monday in front of City Hall attended by the whole council and employee and big number of Quezon City folks, Mayor Belmonte hailed Gabica heroics in Doha and told him that Quezon City is very proud for his victory in billiard that gave the country its breakthrough in gold harvest in Doha and put the Philippines in map of the winners tally in the quadrennial sports event.
ou made not only Quezon City very proud but our country the Philippines as a whole. You showed to our Asian neighbors that Filipinos can excel in any sports arena.?Mayor Belmonte told Gabica who residing city 4th District in Teacher Village.
or his outstanding performance in billiards event, capturing gold and silver, has given an exemplary honor to Quezon City.?added vice mayor Bautista.
The 34-year-old Gabica, the newest Asian Games 9-ball singles pool event champion and a silver medalist in the 8-ball division accompanied by Bugsy promotion head businessman/ sportsman Ceferino erry?Mariano, BPLO headPacifico Maghakot and Gabica's wife Jean on the other hand acknowledge the support and prayers extended to him and bowed to give more prestige for the country and his beloved town Quezon City.
Inton, in his part exemplified Gabica feat as an athlete who is a product of a good and comprehensive sports management that why in return he produced mayhem on a very prestigious event for Filipino pride.
abica is a product of a systematic sports management. No wonder he now a winner and a champion. Our sports officials must pay attention in this concept to produce more golden athletes and world champions.?Inton said.
Inton, a well known sports advocate also said the Council is passing a resolution giving Quezon City athletes and 2006 Philippine World Pool Champion Ronato olcano?Alcano special support particularly their future international competitions.
Gabica along other medalist athlete also schedule to pay courtesy call Tuesday to Her Excellency Republic of the Philippines President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo in Malaca鎙ng Palace. Gabica, the most outstanding Doha games Filipino athlete will receive cash incentives of P2.3 million from President Arroyo.(MARLON BERNARDINO). 2007 TOKYO 3-Cushion OPEN2007 TOKYO OPEN3-CUSHION TOURNAMENT
February 3(Sat)/4(Sun)
Format： Single elimation to 30 match points, 60-player field、 60 seconds time rule.
Venue: Billiards Kobayashi Nagumo Bldg. 3F 2-10-1 Hyakunincho Shinjuku-ku Tokyo (near Shin-Okubo station on Yamanote-line) Phone: 81 3 3371-4589 Fax: 81 3 3375-4592
Entry Fee: \20,000 Bank name: Citibank Branch: Ikebukuro Ordinary Deposit, Account No.5077676 Account name: Akira Hida
Prize Money: The winner gets \400,000. 2nd \220,000 3rd \130,000x2 5th \70.000x4 9th \40.000x8 17th \20.000x16 * We will withhold 20% of the prize money for tax purposes.
Dress Code: White shirts, Black pants, Black shoes, and a tie.
Registration: No later than January 12, 2007 at Nippon Billiard Association. By fax or e-mail.
Organization: Japan Professional Billiard Federation Approved by: Nippon Billiard Association
Information: Nippon Billiard AssociationPhone: +81 3 5770 7911 Fax: +81 3 5770 7913 e-mail nishio@nba.or.jp
Deadline for inscriptions: 12, January, 2007 (Fri.)
11 dicembre ACS NATIONAL “ARTISTIC POOL” CHAMPIONSHIPACS NATIONAL “ARTISTIC POOL” CHAMPIONSHIP
In Association With
DR. CUE CLASSIC “ARTISTIC POOL” TOUR
Presents
“Trick Shots…And So Much More”
“CLASSIC” SHOTS… “CLASSY” PLAYERS… “CLASS” ACT…
The multifaceted title above contains a very special meaning to ACS players, ACS league operators, and the special fans of “all” the ACS has to offer. Since 1993 record numbers of amateur players have participated in dozens of “artistic pool” competitions that have been developed and run by my wife and me. Select TV events have given the “art” of “trick shots and so much more” a wider audience appeal and several online sites continue to provide daily shot updates from players around the world…shooting “artistic” challenges with creative accents of original design and presentation…to the delight of each person viewing them.
Since Marty and I began our promotional association with the ACS years ago via our “artistic pool” shows, clinics, and competitions, many of you have expressed an interest in continuing and even expanding your competitive flair and participation in the sport of “artistic pool”…with the hope of being able to participate in higher levels of challenge, while enjoying an attractive monetary return. Well, the time has finally arrived for each of you to experience this journey of challenge and excitement…performing the “twists and turns / dips and dives” of this magnetic sport. “Ms. Cue” and I have created a unique opportunity for each of you attending the ACS National event in June of 2007 – the Dr. Cue Classic “Artistic Pool” Tour!!
Special Note: The “classic” shots of this tour are challenges that can be made with basic pool skills and knowledge, plus they are guaranteed to spark a special shooting joy to your overall “playing” experience during your Vegas visit.
This unique concept will include the ACS National “Artistic Pool” Championship as one of “four foundational – industry wide” tour stops, leading up to the Dr. Cue Classic “Artistic” Cup in late 2007. Each tour event will focus on the “sport and show” aspects of “artistic pool”, using a competitive format and shot selection program that will encourage players of all skill levels, regardless of gender or age…to “take the artistic challenge”. Special amenities will be high make rate challenges with excellent player prize fund payouts. Players, fans, sponsors, and league operators will have special access to the “Dr. Cue” Promotions entertainment and educational entity called APPA (Artistic Pool Playing Artists)…with its sport benefit amenities, personal / skill development guidelines, and RACK Room applications.
Following are just a few of the primary player amenities for the 2007 ACS National “Artistic Pool” Championship that will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino:
a) $1000 minimum added by Dr. Cue Promotions to player prize fund for overall payouts b) $500 added by the ACS to the player prize fund for overall payout enhancement c) Entry Fee – 1 for $15.00 or 2 for $25.00 – Unlimited entries allowed at venue site d) All participants receive free APPA (Level 1) membership ($10.00 value) e) $1000.00 guaranteed for 1st place finish and the ACS Championship title f) Guaranteed prize money to the top 12 scoring players from the preliminary rounds – positions of finish determined by a final “group” playoff format g) Top 4 players receive 1st option for “reduced” entry to the Dr. Cue Classic “Artistic” Cup event, plus a free APPA (Level 2) membership ($25.00 value) h) “Perfect” score bonus for making all 8 challenges (1 per discipline) on 1st attempt – $50.00 (Limited to one per player for overall event) i) Trophies/plaques awarded to top 4 players after final playoff
As an extra incentive to anyone interested in becoming part of this designated and special ACS/Dr. Cue Tour Stop for 2007 I am listing below a few of the “super” provisions for the end of the year Dr Cue Classic “Artistic” Cup event:
a) $10,000 minimum added by Dr. Cue Promotions; Total player prize fund – $20,000+ b) $2,500 ancillary sponsor contributions to prize fund for payout enhancement c) 100% return of all entry fees, plus “FULL” field payback – 48 players d) $5000.00 guaranteed for 1st place and the Dr. Cue Classic “Artistic” Cup title e) Perfect event bonus for making 40 program challenges on 1st attempt – $2,500 (Split among all players that may accomplish this feat) f) Special awards/prizes for 8 discipline champions (Tie consideration given) g) 2 Sportsmanship awards: 1) By vote of players and 2) By vote of audience h) Special “shots made in a row” awards (10/15/20/25/30/35)
The 2007 ACS National “Artistic Pool” Championship is part of a great journey for everyone coming to Vegas. Each ACS player is encouraged to practice the 8 challenges in advance of the event and to enter upon their arrival at the venue site. All challenge diagrams with specific setup and objective details will be available online no later than February 15, 2007 at:
www.americancuesports.org and www.drcuepromotions.com
This will provide each of you with 4 months of lead time to get ready. Players are required to set up the challenges themselves per the diagram details provided. This will be an easy process due to the nature of the shots, and players may ask questions at any time if needed.
“Ms. Cue” and I are looking forward to the start of this “new” tour concept, and we are excited about seeing each of you “enjoy the ACS roll” in Vegas…the “artistic” way!! If you have any questions between now and the time of the shot/challenge releases, please email us:
Submitted by, Tom “Dr. Cue” and Marty “Ms. Cue” Rossman “Artistic Pool” Tour Event Directors Phone: 765.795.4968 (Home / Business) Email: drcue@artisticpool.org
The ACS is a non-profit, national organization dedicated to heightening the interest and awareness of cue sports through the support and sanctioning of organized competition throughout the United States and North America. Rakin first US Gold Medalist at Junior Worlds----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda Mojer" Sent: Tuesday, December 05, 2006 11:24 AM Subject: BCA Press Release Issued: Rakin first US Gold Medalist at Junior Worlds > ** FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: BCA Press Material ** > > JUNIOR TEAM USA RETURNS WITH GOLD > Mary Rakin becomes first U.S. Gold Medalist at Junior Worlds > Online at: > http://bca-pool.com/marketing/releases/2006/11rel_jrteam_results.shtml WORLD CHAMP RONNIE ALCANO EXPRESSED CONFIDENCE IN ASIADBY: MARLON BERNARDINO
(MANILA) REIGNING world champion Ronnie Alcano expressed confidence on the Philippine billiards team chances to snare the 9-Ball singles gold medal in the ongoing 15th Asian Games in Doha, Qatar.
The 34-year-old lanky shot from Calamba City, Laguna, also the former AZBilliards Rookie of the Year said that both Jeffrey de Luna and Antonio Gabica have what it takes to go all the way and deliver the country’s first individual gold medal in cue sports in the quadrennial meet.
“Kayang-kaya nila Jeff at Gaga (Gabica’s nickname) ‘yan ( I believe the capacity of Jeff and Gaga),” said Alcano during his courtesy call to Department of Tourism Secretary Ace Durano and Assistant Secretary Cynthia Carrion Friday.
“Medyo mabigat ang laban dahil knockout system ang format at nand’yan ‘yung ibang malalakas gaya ng Chinese-Taipei, pero maganda naman ang inilalaro ngayon nung dalawa kaya sa tingin ko malaki ang tsansa na makuha nila ‘yung ginto ( The format in the event is so very tough using the knock-out system not to be outdone the power house of Chinese-Taipei but we have a possible chance to snare the gold medal,” added Alcano.
The Philippines has never won a singles event in cue sports in the Asian Games. The country though ruled the 9-Ball doubles competition in the past two staging with Gandy Valle and Romeo Villanueva doing the feat in the 1998 Bangkok Games, and the duo of Francisco "Django" Bustamante and Antonio Lining duplicating in the 2002 Busan edition.
The event, unfortunately, was scrapped in Doha.
“Halos parehas din ang tsansa natin kung kami nina Efren (Reyes) ang ipinadala dahil ang lamang lang naman namin ay ‘yung experience at hindi naman nalalayo ‘yung husay nina Jeff at Gaga ( If me and Efren (Reyes) send in Doha almost the same chance winning the gold medal. Our advantage only maybe the experience we have) ,” said Alcano, who became the nation’s toast for ruling the recently-concluded 2006 World Pool Champion.
Businessman and pool patron Perry Mariano echoed Alcano’s pronouncement saying: “De Luna and Gabica are very good 9-Ball players, hindi lang sila masyadong nabibigyan ng break, which may come this time.”
“Jeff, for one, is one of our rising pool stars, and he has shown his potential in the World Pool (Championship), and Gaga has consistently performed well in various international tournament,” added Mariano, who owns the Bugsy Promotion, in which Alcano, De Luna, and Gabica are stalwarts.
Meanwhile, Carrion has promised to help local cue artists in their visa applications abroad.
“I will do my best to help. I know that there are instances where are athletes, including billiards players, are having problems in securing visas to play in tournaments abroad, and I’m willing to offer any assistance I can for they are anyway the ones bringing honors to our country,” said Carrion, a former commissioner of the Philippine Sports Commission.
Carrions’ help was particularly sought by Roberto Gomez and Jharome Pena, who hope to play in a big tournament in Norway next month.
Billiards and Snooker Congress of the Philippines (BSCP) president Ernesto "Ernie" Fajardo added " Hope mag perform ng maganda ang mga player natin ( Hope they perform very well)."
Back in Doha, De Luna will open his Asiad debut against Sayeem Hossain of Bangladesh, while Gabica, who is in a strong running for the 8-Ball gold as of presstime, will meet Brunei’s Raed Ahmed Ali Hummed.
In the distaff side, Rubilen Amit will take on You Ram Cha of Korea, while Mary Ann Basas plays Vana Degermanji of Syria. (MARLON BERNARDINO). 09 dicembre PARTYPOKER.COM MOSCONI CUP FIRST DAYPress Release
7th December 2006
PARTYPOKER.COM MOSCONI CUP FIRST DAY
USA takes early lead
Europe 1 – 2 USA
Defending champions Team USA finished the opening session of the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup with a 2-1 lead after an entertaining evening at the Cruise Terminal, Rotterdam
The opening match of the tournament was a first for the event as all twelve players took part, playing in sequence throughout.
It looked like being Europe’s point as they reached the hill first but a Ralf Souquet miss, trying to force position on the 2 ball, allowed the Americans to square it before they ran the last rack for the victory.
Europe though, fought back in the second as the trio of Mika Immonen, Ralf Souquet and newcomer David Alcaide looked confident disposing of American captain Johnny Archer plus rookies John Schmidt and Michael Davis.
In the final match up of the evening the American powerhouse trio of Earl Strickland, Rodney Morris and Corey Deuel steamrollered the European team of Imran Majid, Thomas Engert and Nick van den Berg 6-2 after being 2-0 down in the early stages.
Play continues tomorrow afternoon with three pairs matches.
Team Match – Europe 5 – 6 USA
In the opening game of the 2006 Mosconi Cup, Team USA made the perfect start as they fought back from 5-4 down to win the opening team match.
They had led 4-2 but Europe won three racks in a row and looked to have been in pole position to claim a point. But a critical miss in the next from Ralf Souquet saw it become a hill-hill affair and USA ran throught the final rack as Earl Strickland clinched the victory.
The Americans took an early lead as John Schmidt sunk the first 9-ball of the tournament but an error from the USA side in the second rack presented Ralf Souquet the opportunity to level the match, which he took.
A 4-9 combination restored America's advantage and it soon became 3-1 when debutant Mike Davis held his nerve with a straightforward shot to pocket the 9-ball.
As expected, there was a partisan and colourful crowd in Rotterdam and they soon had something to cheer about as Thomas Engert narrowed the deficit to 3-2.
Most early racks had seen few mistakes but that changed in the sixth when Engert, Johnny Archer and David Alcaide each missed attempts at the green six before a fortunate table-length bank shot on the 8-ball from Morris helped it become 4-2.
The crowd were cheering every successful shot from the Europeans and Souquet made it 4-3 when he cut the 9-ball into the top corner pocket, despite being left a tough chance by Alcaide.
In the eighth, Davis missed his shot at the 1-ball and eventually Alcaide clinched the rack with a confidence-building pot.
It was proving to be a nervous start for Davis as he then failed to convert the 5-ball and Dutchman Nick van den Berg delighted the supporters by winning the third rack in a row for Europe to take them to the hill at 5-4.
But Morris made it a hill-hill match as USA benefited when a rare Souquet error saw he miss the 2-ball for 5-5 with America breaking in the last rack, a benefit of claiming the earlier lag. Strickland pocketed the last ball of the match to put the reigning champions 1-0 in front.
Immonen/Alcaide/Souquet 6 – 3 Archer/Schmidt/Davis
That lead though lasted for just one game as the Europeans won the second as the trio of Alcaide, Immonen and Souquet looked in top form against Americans Archer, Schmidt and Davis.
The scoreline was an impressive 6-3 and it would have certainly settled the collective European nerves.
This was the first ever contest of this type in the competition's history and both sides shared the opening two racks. It looked like becoming 2-1 to Europe when USA captain Johnny Archer missed the 3-ball but that mistake was not punished as Immonen scratched to gift America the 2-1 lead.
But Immonen soon redeemed himself when he made a 4-9 combination to bring it back to 2-2 before USA again moved into the lead at 2-3.
An underhit shot from Alcaide forced Souquet to play safe but left Davis with a great deal to do. The American was hooked but an attempted bank shot did not come off as the 7-ball was left hanging over the corner pocket and Souquet later sunk the 9-ball for 3-3.
Immonen missed an attempt at the blue 2 in the seventh rack but left a tricky, short-range shot into the left centre pocket, which Davis failed to convert. Europe ran through the rest of the balls before Immonen, who was having a mixed match, converted another rack.
For the second successive match, Europe became the first side to reach the hill as Alcaide downed the 9-ball in the eighth rack to give his team a 5-3 advantage and had a chance to seal the win when Davis scratched off the break in the next.
There was drama for the packed-out crowd at the Cruise Terminal in the ninth rack. Souquet left Immonen a tough shot on the 9-ball to win the match but the Finnish player rattled the ball into the jaws of the pocket, but fortunately left it safe.
Archer stepped up the table and tried an optimistic table-length bank shot but it did not work out and he was not as fortunate as Immonen as the ball stopped close to the right middle pocket and a delighted Alcaide sealed the 6-3 victory.
Majid/Engert/Van den Berg 2-6 Strickland/Morris/Deuel
Team USA secured an overnight lead after fighting back from 2-0 down to win 6-2 in the third match of the evening.
The American trio of Rodney Morris, Earl Strickland and Corey Deuel defeated Europe's Nick van den Berg, Thomas Engert and Imran Majid in a triples encounter to lead 2-1 overall.
Europe, who had just won their first point of the 2006 Mosconi Cup, made a bright start to the second triples match of the evening.
Van den Berg sunk the 9-ball in the first rack before Engert did likewise in the second to give the hosts an early 2-0 lead.
In yesterday's press conference, Strickland admitted that he would be targeted by the Dutch crowd in the hope they would get a reaction from him.
Well, after only two racks The Pearl was arguing with different supporters and it became clear he would have to stay focused if his team were to force their way back into this match.
America received a helping hand in the third as a van den Berg foul gave the USA trio ball in hand and they capiltalised fully as Deuel pulled it back to 2-1, in this race to six.
It quickly became 2-2 as USA ran through the fourth rack with Strickland potting the decisive ball.
In the fifth, van den Berg scratched when knocking the 2-ball in and trying to draw back for position for the 3-ball. That error was punished and USA ran through the next to secure their fourth rack in a row and a 4-2 lead.
Van den Berg fouled again to give the American's ball in hand, although the Dutchman was left in an impossible position as the cue ball was left inches away from the pocket and behind the five-ball as he strived to hit the two, which was at the other end of the table.
Deuel sealed the rack and the Americans also clinched the next to win 6-2 in a match Europe will be keen to forget.
05 dicembre 2006-2007 McDermott All American Tour Results Stop 6Sent: Monday, December 04, 2006 1:16 PM
Subject: 2006-2007 McDermott All American Tour Results Stop 6
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