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BCA Warmups ...............

Tyson & Burt Split .......

Az Players at US Opens

Roger Long ...................

League Coverage ..........

League Directory ...........

BCA Nationals Results ..

B.Shooters Intro League

AZPL Fundraiser ...........

APA Captains Tourney ..

APA Ladies Qualify ......

BCA Nationals Photos ..

Menghe & Lahti Win ....

USPF Championship .....

Instructor Directory .......

Dart Coverage ...............

Dart Tournaments ..........

Ask Mike .......................

Bullshooters Fundraiser

Medalist Results ............

Firecracker Split ............

B.Shooters Open Scotch

Mizer & BBQ Split .......

Kitty’s Scotch Split .......

Moore & Turner Repeat

Weekly Tourney Guide ..

Pool Tours ......................

DCT Points List .............

DCT Schedule ...............

AWBT Points List .........

AWBT Schedule ............

Monthly Tourneys .........

WPBL Goes On Hiatus .

WPBL Extends Hiatus ..

Eric Young Undefeated .

480 Scotch Doubles ......

480 9 & Under Split ......

Max & Ted’s Winners ...

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Arizona Billiard & Dart News August 2013

Arizona Billiard & Dart NewsAugust 2013

Arizona Billiard& Dart News

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Firstthingsfirst.BeinginVegas for too many days really cut into the prep time for the paper this month.IwanttogiveaBIGthankstoeveryonethathelpedwithcontentandnotesfromeventsthismonth.Isuspectthereisatypoortwoinhere,butIcouldn’thavegottenthepapertogetherwithoutallofthehelpthismonth. As is always the case, the amateurBCAplayerskickedbuttandtooknamesinVegasthisyear.“Nicejob”toeveryone. Itwasalsonicetoseethenumber of Az players who competed intheUSOpenProevents.Someofourlocalplayersmaynothavewonmatches, but it was great to see them outtherefightingitoutwiththebigboys. BCA SW Regionals are coming upinlateAugust.Checkouttheadonpagesixteenfordetails.Seeeveryonethere.

Untilnexttime... -Mike


Tyson Cole and Burt Balancad were the players to beat at Knobbys’s July 9’s & Under 8-Ball event on July 5th as both players navigated the right side of the brackets to face off for the hot-seat.

Cole had notable wins over Bruce Hirose and Pete Barrios while Balancad had notable wins over Troy Ridder and Ed Scott. The hot-seat match was a close one with Tyson winning the match 2-1.

On the one loss side, Ed Scott ended John Waldecker’s tournament in 4th place. Waldecker had lost his first match and ran the one loss side until facing Scott.

Ed had no answer for Burt in the next match, with Balancad scoring the 2-0 win to earn another shot at Cole in the finals.

The first set of the finals saw Burt come back from a 0-1 score to win two games in a row for the 2-1 win. Instead of playing another set, both players agreed to a split of 1st and 2nd place.

1st Burt Balancad/Tyson Cole $190 each3rd Ed Scott $504th John Waldecker $10

Tyson & Burt Split at Knobbys

Burt Balancad & Tyson Cole

Smith, Williams & Rowitz Win Stingers BCA Warm Up Events

John Smith

Players heading off to Vegas for the BCA Cham-pionships had one last chance to get their games ready (and maybe pick up a little extra spend-ing money for the trip) over the July 13th - 14th weekend at Stinger’s Singles and “Jack & Jill” scotch doubles events.

Saturday kicked off with eleven teams compet-ing in the scotch doubles event. This event would play down to four teams and then be temporarily put on hold to get the singles event started.

When the scotch event paused, Todd Rowitz & Susan Williams had just beaten Bernie Store & Mike Sandoval 6-4 for the hot-seat.

On the one loss side, Sophia Morquecho & Burt Balancad were facing Brian & Veronica Poore.Burt and Sophia were responsible for the Poore’s first loss, but Brian & Veronica had revenge on their minds. Things looked good early for Brian & Veronia as they raced to a hill-0 lead. That was when the wheels fell off and Burt & Sophia took control and won the match hill-hill.

The scotch players temporarily put their partner-ships aside as the singles event got underway with twenty four players competing.

This event saw John Smith and Bernie Store race to the match for the hot-seat. Smith’s path included wins over Frank Alvarez, Todd Row-itz, Doc Rice and Brian Reich. Bernie matched Smith along the way with wins over Susan Wil-liams, Sara Miller and Ed Scott.

The hot-seat match saw Smith score a hard fought win over Store, sending Bernie to the one loss side.

Play on the one loss side of the singles event saw Ryan Anderson bulldozing the brackets after an early loss to Sara Miller. Anderson won five straight matches, eliminating Troy Ridder, Sonia Flores, Doc Rice, Jerry Stuck-art and Ed Scott before having his winning streak brought to a halt by Brian Reich. After Reich’s loss to Smith, he eliminated Mike Williams and then ended Anderson’s one loss side streak.

Reich then went on to earn his spot in the finals with a win over Bernie Store, sending Bernie back to the scotch event to find her partner and get their semi final match against Sophia & Burt going.

Reich gave it all he had in the finals against Smith, but he couldn’t find an answer for Smith’s play and had to settle for second place.

The scotch doubles event ended with Store & Sandoval defeating Balancad & Morquecho, but falling to Susan and Todd in the finals.

Singles Payouts:1st John Smith $6102nd Brian Reich $4003rd Bernie Store $2304th Ryan Anderson $1905th Ed Scott $905th Mike Williams $90

Scotch Payouts:1st Susan Williams / Todd Rowitz $4502nd Sophia Morquecho / Burt Balancad $2303rd Bernie Store / Mike Sandoval $100


Az Players at US Open Events

Ray “He Monster” Robles49th Place One Pocket / 65th Place 10-Ball / 65th Place 8-Ball

Brian Reich49th Place One Pocket / 65th Place 10-Ball

Jose Gonzalez49th Place One Pocket

Scott “The Freezer” Frost4th Place - One Pocket / 33rd Place 10-Ball / 17th Place 8-Ball

Mike Pankoff (File Photo)33rd Place One Pocket

Bernie Pettipiece9th Place One Pocket

Mike Pankoff file photo courtesy of Rick Schmitz.All other photos courtesy of JP Parmentier (AzBilliards)


The Most Important Shot

By Roger LongCertifi ed Instructor

Have you ever pondered if any one shot is the most im-portant shot in the game? If you have, what did you come up with? Is it the game ball? Is it the ball before the game ball? Or are you the type who considers every shot to be the most important? If you are the latter, I commend you for your dedication to the pursuance of good concentration, but I have a different perspective, myself.

I consider the break shot to be the most important shot in the game. And that goes for just about any game, whether it be 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 14.1, or One-Pocket.

Think about this with me for a minute. Regardless of a player’s skill level, a good break allows the breaker to retain control of the table (at least for that moment), while a bad break turns control over to the non-breaker (at least for

that moment). What happens after that “moment” will normally depend on the knowledge and experience of each player, but the quality of the break will still the determining factor in who gets fi rst crack at winning the game.

Take for instance, the game of 8-Ball. Whether I break the balls hard or soft won’t matter much if I don’t sink any-thing. My opponent will get to take control of the table by either sinking the fi rst ball or by playing a safety on me. The consequences will get even more severe if I sail the cue ball off the table, because now my opponent will get ball-in-hand, which makes his/her decision much easier.

The games of 9-Ball and 10-Ball are even more likely (than 8-Ball) to pres-ent run-out possibilities, and therefore, more precarious to the breaker who does not break well. In tournaments involving expert players, most sets are won by the player who controls the break the best.

In the games of 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and 10-

Ball, breaking well means sinking at least one ball, plus keeping the cue ball on the table (preferably, somewhere near the center).

In the game of 14.1 (sometimes called “Straight Pool”), the break is a de-fensive shot. If you screw it up, your opponent may just run oodles of balls on you.

The break in One-Pocket is similar to the break in 14.1 in that it is more of a defensive shot. The intention is to hit the rack softly, driving as many balls as possible toward your pocket, and leaving your opponent with no oppor-tunity to come with an offensive shot of his/her own. Not breaking well in this game can have devastating effects.

Most 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and 10-Ball tour-naments are run as a “winner breaks” format, which means that the winner of a game gets to break in the next game. In the game of 14.1, the winner of the lag gets to choose who breaks (and they almost always choose to have their opponent break). In One-Pocket,

the winner of the lag (or coin fl ip) gets the fi rst break, and then the break alternates from there. But no matter which game it is, the emphasis put on who gets to break is a testa-ment to the importance of the break, itself.

So maybe now you can see why I feel that the break is the most important shot in the game. Do it right, and you’re in control. Do it wrong, and you’ll greatly increase your chance of losing.


Arizona Pool LeagueLeague name: AriZona Pool LeaguesWhere: Statewide Contact: Michael Kerin Phone: 480-217-2358 Email: [email protected]: www.AZPL.net

ACS – American Cue Sports——————————————————League Name: Sharks LeagueWhere: Phoenix Contact: Lee White Phone: 602-908-1503

League Name: Prescott Billiards AssociationCity: Prescott & Surrounding Areas, ArizonaContact: Sonny GroatNumber: 928-533-3687

League Name: Kingman Pool PlayersCity: KingmanContact: Ronald MartinNumber: 928-530-0739

League Name: East Valley Legacy LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Cathy KelleyNumber: 480-203-8640

ArizonaLeagueInformation

League Name: TAP Pool LeagueWhere: Maricopa County Contact: Robert & Peggy Mallen Phone: (602) 268-6067

E-Mail: [email protected]

VNEA – Valley National 8-Ball League Association

League Name: Eagle VNEAWhere: Tucson Contact: Eric Allen Phone: (520) 748-2955

E-Mail: [email protected]

BCA – Billiard Congress of America

League Name: BULLSHOOTERS BCA 9 BALLCity/State: PHOENIX, AZ Contact 1: GIBO PACHECOHome #: 602-841-8272 Contact 2: CHARLES HEUN JRHome #: 602-246-0608 League Name: Scotch NinersCity/State: Phoenix, Az. Contact 1: ANJE ANDERSONHome #: 602-377-8583

League Name: EAST VALLEY LEGACY LEAGUECity/State: GILBERT, AZ Contact 1: Cathy KelleyWork #: 480-203-8640

League Name: Troy VendingWhere: Statewide Contact: Scott or Tobin Phone: (602) 265-0178

League Name: PARADISE POOL LEAGUECity/State: CHANDLER, AZ Contact: MATT SMITHLeague #: 480-759-0465

League Name: Charley’s Place ShootersCity/State: Glendale, AZ Contact 1: Betty BarberHome #: 602-843-3692

League Name: Arizona Hot ShotsWhere: Phoenix, AZ Contact: Larry Eans Phone: (602) 677-4220Website: www.azhotshotsonline.com

League Name: Prescott Billiards AssociationCity: Prescott & Surrounding Areas, ArizonaContact: Jerry SmithNumber: 928-458-0230

League Name: Mohave Valley Pool LeagueCity: Bullhead CityContact: Ed SandovalNumber: 928-763-3788

League Name: League of ChampionsWhere: Maricopa County Contact: Frank Alvarez III Phone: (877) 788-7227

Website: www.UPAtour.com

League Name: Troy VendingWhere: Statewide Contact: Scott Phone: (602) 265-0178

Website: www.TroyVending.com

League Name: Kingman Pool PlayersCity: KingmanContact: Ronald MartinNumber: 928-530-0739

League Name: East Valley Legacy LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Cathy KelleyNumber: 480-203-8640

League Name: 8 Ball ShootersCity: PeoriaContact: Pat MartinNumber: 623-977-0976

League Name: Route 66 8-Ball LeagueCity: HolbrookContact: Anna BokkerNumber: 928-587-9327

League Name: Champions LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Jerry StuckartNumber: 602-332-4499

League Name: Clicks In HouseCity: TucsonContact: Chris ChlupNumber: 520-245-9629

League Name: Wildcat Cue SportsCity: TucsonContact: Jack MurrayNumber: 520-404-5533

APA – American Pool Players Association

League Name: Tucson APAWhere: Tucson, Arizona Contact: Brandon Ferguson Phone: 520-615-9883 Fax: 520-529-8085 E-Mail: [email protected] E-Mail: [email protected]

League Name: APA Phoenix - MetroWhere: Phoenix, Arizona Contact: Doug & Gina Nowlin Phone: (602) 920-9192 Website: phx.apaleagues.com


Women’s Advanced / Master Teams

Bad Azz Babes 2nd Place $1700Sonia M Flores, Sara Miller, Sophia Morquecho, Susan R Williams

Women’s Advanced Singles

Bernie Store 2nd Place $2000

Women’s Open Singles

Amanda Pulley 5th Place $1200Sonia M Flores 13th Place $425Leandrea D Gaff 25th Place $250Sophia Morquecho 25th Place $250Cathy Kelley 49th Place $150 Teri Curtis 65th Place $125 Jaye Succo 65th Place $125

Women’s Master Singles

Susan Willams $9th Place $100

Women’s Open Teams

Hot Pockets 25th Place $250Brynn Lawhorn, Pat Schultz, Lynn Shoemaker, Jodie Villegas

Women’s Leisure Singles

Cheri Jacobs 25th Place $75Gwen Kaiser 33rd Place $50Pat Munson 33rd Place $50

Women’s Senior Singles

Judith Sperling 13th Place $150

Women’s 9-Ball Open Singles

Jaye Succo 5th Place $200

Open Scotch Doubles

Amanda Pulley/JR Burkhart 5th Place $1000Sonia M Flores/Junior Flores Jr 25th Place $225Dayna Street/Craig Goodman 25th Place $225Lynn Shoemaker/Troy Ridder 49th Place $125Becky Onnembo/David L Stowers 49th Place $125Marcy Thomas/Frank Alvarez Jr 49th Place $125Janine Robinson/John Jenks 65th Place $100Ebony Kelly/Chad Barber 65th Place $100Gurley Shaw/Todd Dilley 65th Place $100Leandrea D Gaff/Jose Gonzalez 65th Place $100

Advanced Scotch Doubles

Kitty Carroll/Doc Rice 17th $125

Men’s Advanced Singles

Jerry Stuckart 17th Place $300

Men’s Master Singles

Tres Kane 7th Place $225

Men’s Leisure Singles

Andy Davis 4th Place $350 Craig Carmichael 13th Place $175Ken Holgate 49th Place $80 BJ Chiago III 49th Place $80 Mike Kennedy 65th Place $65 John Chavez 65th Place $65 Ed Sandoval 65th Place $65 Rick Wolfe 65th Place $65

Men’s Open Singles

Ryan Anderson 5th Place $2700 Chris Paradowski 13th Place $1100 Michael S Williams 17th Place $800 Chad Purvis 33rd Place $450 Ronald Weeks 33rd Place $450 Joseph Barrera 65th Place $300 Chad Barber 65th Place $300 Jeremy Gibbs 65th Place $300 Steve Stowers 65th Place $300 Tony Yuzuik 65th Place $300 Jose Gonzalez 97th Place $250Tony Flores 129th Place $200 Bill Vander Weyst 129th Place $200 David Holloway 193rd Place $150Bob Soto 193rd Place $150 Troy Ridder 193rd Place $150 Jonathon Rowe 193rd Place $150 DFresh Frausto 257th Place $125 Ryan Schroeder 257th Place $125 JR Burkhart 257th Place $125 Jack Murray 257th Place $125 Josh Welch 257th Place $125

Men’s Senior Singles

Ed Scott 25th Place $225 John Halter 33rd Place $175Jim Money 49th Place $150 Burt J Balancad 49th Place $150Al Barlow 49th Place $150 Jim Conner 65th Place $125 Robert Briggson 65th Place $125 Doc Rice 65th Place $125 Talle L Sowers 65th Place $125

Men’s Super Senior Singles

Mike Reeves 17th Place $250Tom Neil 25th Place $200Frank Alvarez Jr 33rd Place $150

Men’s 9-Ball Open Singles

Chris Paradowski 17th Place $175 Frank Alvarez Jr 33rd Place $100Rico Gonzalez 65th Place $50

9 Ball Challenge

Bobby Emmons 17th Place $250Paul Grande 25th Place $150 Tres Kane III 25th Place $150

Men’s Mixed Teams 9-Ball Teams

Green Machine 9th Place $250Oscar Avila, Burt J Balancad, Jose Gonzalez, Doc Rice, Bill Vander Weyst

arizona shockers 17th Place $125Junior Flores Jr, Steve Stowers, David L Stowers, Ben Sutherland

Men’s Mixed Open Teams

No Flash 9th Place $2200Alex Aroz, Carlos Avalos, Jason Polk, Brian Poore, Bernie Store

McKee’s Filthy Animals 33rd Place $650 Tyler Fleishman, Randy (Ranj) Grapp, Brady Juve, Eric Ontiveros, Ryan Schroeder, Vic Tyynismaa

Haboob’s 49th Place $500Frank Alvarez Jr, Ryan Anderson, JR Burkhart, Ju-nior Flores Jr, Travis Kennedy, Michael Sandoval, Michael S Williams

What Would Efren Do 49th Place $500JR Ascencion, Jeremy Gibbs, James Lewis, David Linke, Alfonso Moreno Jr, Chad Purvis, Navin Talreja

Stinger’s Venom 65th Place $400Chad Barber, John Pegnum, Jason Stanley, Jerry Stuckart, Ben Sutherland

9 & 47 65th Place $400Mike Hamman, Andy Kachur, Jack Murray, Tom Neil, Chris Paradowski

Green Machine 65th Place $400Oscar Avila, Burt J Balancad, Jose Gonzalez, Doc Rice, Bill Vander Weyst

5 Bad Attitudes 129th Place $225Doug Anderson, Craig Goodman, John Homerding, Jeff Roe, Brit Ward, Paul Whelan

8 Ball Rebels 129th Place $225Louie Dira, Scott Ford, Lee Hall, Laurence Lin-dahl, Rich Saylor

Metro Billiard Bosses 129th Place $225Adam Kroll, Danny Pauli, Craig Pelleran, Crash Reddin, Will Sexton, Mike Wall

Slow UR Roll 129th Place $225Mike Chapa, Mike Ramirez, David Rayner, Bren-don Shivnen, Gary Wheeler

Hoochs Henchmen 129th Place $225Bruce Carney, Brian Dodd, Ryan Harman, Pete Peterson, Jimmy Roach, Brian Wolfe

Nickerson Cues 129th Place $225Jim Bentley Sr, Tim Christopher, Keith Nickerson, Tonee Tuley, Jerry Wilcox

Women’s 9-Ball Teams

Bad Azz Babes Minus 1 5th Place $200Sonia M Flores, Sara Miller, Sophia Morquecho

BCA National Championship Results


1st Place - Tim Daniel 3rd Place - Kevin Knuckey2nd Place - Cisco Sarmiento

3rd Place - Claudette Metz 4th Place - James Main

4th Place - Tony Muncie4th Place - Craig Loram4th Place - Heather Michelle

APA Captains Tournament Winners

Bull Shooters Intro League Starting Second Season

The first session of Bull Shooters’ Intro League is near its end, and players are now being recruited for the start of the second session.

The Intro League is designed to be a comfortable format for inexperienced play-ers wanting to ease into organized play, and for other players whose primary objective is to simply have fun.

The start date for the new season is set for Monday, August 19. Stop by Bull Shooters, or call Roger at 602-320-9553 if you, your family, or any of your friends are interested in getting on a team.

AZPL Raises Money For New Beginnings Paso Fino Horse Rescue

Congratulations to the New Beginnings Paso Fino Horse Rescue who we raised over $400 for in a charity pool tournament hosted by Stinger’s Sports Bar & Grill in Glendale!

Thank you to Stinger’s for hosting the event and matching 50% of the pot in ad-dition to donating some cool raffle prizes!

There were 16 players in the event with each paying $10 to play. Stinger’s matched 50% so they added another $80 to the total prize fund. With $120 go-ing to the Horse Rescue, the other $120 was split $60 for 1st (Jamie), $40 for 2nd (Rob) and $20 for 3rd (Bill).

Trevor & Dean won the 50/50 raffle! Thanks to everyone who came out and participated!

-Mike Kerin (AZPL)


APA Phoenix Metro is proud to announce our fi rst Ladies only team will be attending the APA National Team Championships in Las Vegas, Nevada this Month. This is the fi rst year for us to send a woman’s only team to compete in the National event. Gina Nowlin, the APA league operator here in Phoenix said she was very excited about this team. “We have all waited a long time to be able to send a team and now all the hard work has paid off. These girls really deserve the chance to compete and we are all proud of them”, Gina said.

The team captain, Arlene (Arte) Lewis has been playing for the APA for over 8 years and has captained many teams since she joined and is currently captain for 4 teams including her Ladies team.

Erin Hammill, Arte’s daughter, is the co-captain of the team. Erin has been playing for APA since 1997 and is no stranger to the game. Rounding out the rest of the team is Christine Hanson and Diane Loram, who have not played for as long as Arte and Erin, but have just as much competitiveness and spirit as anyone in the league. The girls have only been playing as a group for one session but they all play well and have a great chance at winning it all in Vegas. Good luck ladies and above all, have a good time.

The ladies division of APA Phoenix Metro is looking for players for their new session, so if anyone would like to compete on a weekly basis contact the local APA at 602-920-9193.

Artie’s Smarties Qualify For Vegas

Players in Photo from left to right:Diane Loram, Erin Hammill, Arlene (Arte) Lewis and Christine Hanson

APA Phoenix Metro held its 6th Captain’s Tournament on July 14th at Main Street Billiards in Mesa. A full fi eld of 64 players showed up to represent their teams and play for the honor of having their name on the wall at Main Street Billiards to go along with the trophy and cash. Tim Daniel from the Raceway Bar in Maricopa won the 1st place trophy and $300 in cash. He played excep-tionally well fending off some very strong players that had their eye on the 1st place prize.

Some of APA’s fi nest players came out for a great day of quality competition and fun. Several of APA’s lower ranked players had a great outing with several of them placing in the top 8 spots, proving that the Equalizer Handicap System that APA uses allows everyone a chance to win.

The Captains tournament is held each session at Main Street Billiards and is a tournament that was created to show appreciation for captains in the APA. Gina Nowlin and her husband Doug Nowlin are the APA league operators in the Phoenix area. Gina says the captains are the players that are the most valuable person on a team. They are the ones that keep things organized and fl owing smoothly on league nights. They have a lot of responsibility and we just want to show them some appreciation. This tournament has become very popular and has grown each session since it was begun 2 years ago.

We would like to congratulate the following winners and thank everyone for making the tournament such a success.

1st Place - $300 - Tim Daniel 2nd Place - $150 - Cisco Sarmiento3rd Place - $75 each - Claudette Metz and Kevin Knuckey4th Place - $40 each - Heather Michelle, James Main, Craig Loram and Tony Muncie

We would also like to thank Thor and his staff at Main Street Billiards for host-ing this tournament each session. They always take good care of the players.

APA Captains Tournament


BCA National Championship Photos

All photos courtesy of Rick Schmitz (http://www.pbase.com/rixx/2013_bcapl_vegas-az_players)

Chad Barber Brian Poore Junior Flores

Sophia Morquecho Tracie Hamman Michael Hamman

Chris Paradowski Terri Curtis Sara Sorg

Jerry Stuckart Bernie Store Ed Scott

Leandra Gaff Sonia Flores Cathy Kelley

Susan Williams Sara Miller Oscar Avila


BCA National Championship Photos

All photos courtesy of Rick Schmitz (http://www.pbase.com/rixx/2013_bcapl_vegas-az_players)

JR Burkhart & Amanda Pulley The always dapper Frank Alvarez Michael Williams

Mike Sandoval Selena West Jason Polk

Alex Aroz Ben Sutherland John Pegnam

Pat Schultz Bill Vander Weyst Larry Eans

Carlos Avalos Burt Balancad Lynn Shoemaker

Brynn Lawhorn Doc Rice Jodie Villegas


Menghe & Lahti Win at Groggys

The Groggys 12 and under Scotch Doubles tournament was held on July 13th with eleven strong teams competing for over $450.00 in prize money.

The hot seat match found Chet Lahti and Dale Menghe pitted against Chuck Bobbitt and Robin Clark. Chet and Dale won 6-4, sending Chuck and Robin to the one loss side.

Chuck and Robin faced Ben Acuma and Jack Orwig for 2nd and 3rd. Chuck and Robin won 6-4. For their efforts, Ben and Jack went home with $50.00.

The battle for 1st & 2nd ended with Chet and Dale winning hill-hill. For their efforts, Chuck and Robin went home with 2nd and $165.00. Chet and Dale claimed 1st place and $365.00.

As always, Groggy’s provided a great venue, good food and outstanding ser-vice.

Dale Menghe and Chet Lahti


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Arizona Billiard Academy, LLCwww.arizonabilliardacademy.com

Pool Instructor DirectoryCongratulations to Arizona pool player, Amado Martinez, for winning three medals and the grand prize for pocket billiards at The United States Police and Fire Cham-pionship in Pocket Billiards held in San Diego, CA on June 15-23.

Amado took fi rst place medals in “Straight Pool” and “8-Ball” and the third place medal in “9-Ball.” Since he took the most medals in the event, he was also awarded the grand prize three of a Bala-bushka, model GB22, pool cue - donated to the event by G Cue Billiard Store in Tempe, Arizona.

Organized in 1967, the USPF Championship is a non-profi t organization that supports the Children’s Special Olympics and is open to active and retired law enforcement and fi refi ghting personnel across the United States. These Champi-onships host over 60 events – pocket billiards being one of them.

The competitions are designed to promote physical fi tness, stress reduction and camaraderie amongst the law enforcement and fi refi ghting professions.

Great job Amado – Arizona is proud of your performance!

Amado Martinez Wins The USPF Championship in Pocket Billiards

Amado Martinez


Dart News

WeeklyDartTournamentsSundaysWanderin–4149E.McDowellRd.–Phx–602-275-1062 3:00BlindDraw

TuesdaysHotShots–2929N.16thSt.–Phoenix–602-277-2188 8:00BlindDrawJoe’sGrotto–13825N.32ndSt.–Phoenix–602-992-1007 9:00Medley

WednesdaysCheersTavern-5915W.BellRd-Phoenix-602-938-0104 7pmParityDrawRJ’s-3128E.CactusRd-Phoenix-602-494-5404 10pm200%Jesters-1515NGilbertRd-Gilbert-480-926-1314 $7:00BlindDraw150%

ThursdaysJoe’sGrotto–13825N.32ndSt.–Phoenix–602-992-1007 9:00BlindDraw

FridaysBullShooters–3337W.Peoria–Phoenix–602-441-2447 8:00BlindDraw300%TheOx-3209EPinchot-Phoenix-602-466-3673 7:30BlindDraw200%Jesters-1515NGilbertRd-Gilbert-480-926-1314 7:30SteelTipGarfield’s–10123ApacheTrail–ApacheJunction–480-380-05587:00BlindDrawBullShooters–3337W.Peoria–Phoenix–602-441-2447 8:00SteelTipJimbos-12224n.51stAve-602-298-1500 8:30BlindDraw300%Gino’s-13623N.32st-602-923-2500 10:00BlindDraw200%

SaturdaysMetroSportzBar-10402N.BlackCanyonHwy-602-997-5717 7:00BlindDrawBullShooters–3337W.Peoria–Phoenix–602-441-2447 8:00BlindDraw300%TheOx-3209EPinchot-Phoenix-602-466-3673 7:30BlindDraw200%Enoch’sSportsLounge–6750W.Peoria–Peoria–623-878-62969:00BlindDrawGino’s-13623N.32st-602-923-2500 10:00BlindDraw200%Kirk’sKorner–10634N.51stAve.–Glendale–623-878-98748:00SteelTipStingers–10040N.43rdAve–Glendale–623-937-96453:30BlindDrawToso’s2401W.UnionHills–Phoenix–602-547-2770 8:00BlindDraw/Mixed


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Mike, what is the difference in today’s new players as opposed to when you started playing?

Ok, I believe I know what you are asking so here goes.

Today’s player has advantages we didn’t have when I started playing.

First of all was the quality of the dart boards and the games that could be played. We had only 4 games on the fi rst elec-tronic boards, and no cricket. The dart weight limit was 12 grams, the weight of most bar darts today. You had only a few manufacturers of the soft tip darts and the tips were ter-rible. They would bend every throw. There were no real dart cases either, players used tin boxes, cigar boxes and any-thing they could. Darts were always getting messed up, bent, and the fl ights would never be

straight. The fl ights were made in two pieces and bonded together, this meant you would tear them up real easy.

Now darts are 20 grams with carbon shafts and made out of tungsten. You have Ruthless, L-Style, Fit Flight, and lots more great manufacturers of fl ights that will last lots longer. You have great cases like Dart Master (had to get a plug in) that protect the darts. The tips are lots stronger as well, not to mention all the great dart boards out there that play on line and are state of the art.

It is a totally different world today and the players are taking advantage of it to insure they have the best stuff money can buy. So if you are an up and coming dart player today, make sure you take advantage of all the great products out there that will defi nitely improve you game.

Just my thoughts and I may be wrong, but I doubt it.

By Mike Bates

Ask Mike Bull Shooters raises $1,600 for Yarnell Firefi ghter Families

It was a great day on July 20th at Bull Shooters. Thirty Six players showed up for a dart tournament/Fundraiser for the Yarnell Firefi ghter families.

Add lots of great pool players and it was a roaring success. When the day was done there was approximately $1,600 to be given to the 100 Club for the Yarnell 19 families.

Troy Vending , Bull Shooters, Kenny Wright, Dart Master and Suzie Lawson got together some great prizes for a great cause. A great thanks to all of them and and to Tracy Lange for helping get the event rolling. Another thanks to Gina Nowlin for getting the APA players involved in helping the pot get bigger. As usual our regular pool players chipped in as well.

To make it good for all, Bull Shooters added $360 to the tournament. A great event saw some great shooting for lots of players. When it was all over Andy Bates and Barry Yohnka took home the top spot outdistancing Eric Barron and Joe Campbell.

A special Thanks to all who contributed.

Medalist 2013 Winter Spring C Trios division Results

1st Place – Team DominateAmanda ButlerScott Butler - CaptainShereen Mostofo 2nd Place - Team D DriverTom BlanchardChristopher ButlerStormi Ranai – Cap-tainJason Pedzik 3rd Place - Team Just VegasLisa ButlerKevin Mangrum – CaptainBecca Morrow 4th Place - Team 3Cand1SrJenni CarawayKevin Caraway - CaptainTerre CarawayHoward Hughes Sr. A hard fought battle right down to the last day, has Team Dominate coming away with the big win!

All of the teams had a great time Saturday afternoons with a total prize pool of over $1,200 divided among the top four teams. Great job everyone.

Now it’s onto Las Vegas August 7th-10th to take on the rest of the nation.

Shereen Mostofo, Scott Butler & Amanda Butler


The Firecracker 15 & under Scotch Doubles Tournament, held at River City Pockets over the weekend of July 6th and 7th, was a huge success with forty one teams competing for $3,400.00 in prize money.

As the day progressed on Saturday, the matches were set to determine who was coming back on Sunday. On the winner’s side, Teri Curtis and Jeff Heimburger would face Chad Barber and Justin Wethington, while Bernie Store and Dan Young would face Robin Clark and Frank Alvarez.

On the one loss side, Brian Poore and Alex Aroz beat Jack Ripple and Randy Davis, Randy Kinney and Bill Garrett beat Harold Lyons and Pete Williams, Ernie Turner and Randell Moore beat Claudia and Selwyn. Finally, Sara Sorg and Andrew Rocha beat BBQ and Crash.

On Sunday, Teri and Jeff won against Chad and Justin, while Robin and Frank won against Bernie and Dan. In the hot seat match, Robin and Frank defeated Teri and Jeff hill/hill.

The match for 3rd and 4th found Dan and Bernie matched against Chad and Justin. Dan and Bernie claimed 4th and won $250.00. Not to be denied, Chad and Justin went on to defeat Jeff and Teri. For their efforts Jeff and Teri claimed 3rd and $340.00.

Due to the lateness and of the day, Robin and Frank split with Chad and Justin. For their efforts, Robin and Frank went home with $1400.00, while Chad and Justin garnered $930.00.

The finishers were:1st Robin Clark and Frank Alvarez $1,4002nd Chad Barber and Justin Wethington $930.003rd Jeff Heimburger and Teri Curtis $340.004th Dan Young and Bernie Store $250.005th/6th Randy Kinney and Bill Garrett $140.005th/6th Sara Sorg and Andrew Rocha $140.007th/8th Brian Poore and Alex Aroz $80.007th/8th Randell Moore and Ernie Turner $80.00

A big thank you to Greg and his staff for putting on this great tournament. As always, he provided a great venue and excellent service.

Firecracker 15 & Under Split at River City

Frank Alvarez & Robin Clark

Chad Barber & Justin Wethington

Bull Shooters’ Open Scotch Doubles

June 22 was the date for Bull Shooters’ second blind-draw open scotch doubles tournament. As maybe could be expected, the number of entrants were up slightly from the first go-around for this event, but the best news was that pro player, Tommy Kennedy, was one of said entrants.

Blind-draw tournaments have a way of sometimes humbling the best of players, but Kennedy was fortunate enough to get a very good draw in the person of one Charles Ward. And although Kennedy and Ward were challenged at times, they had relatively little trouble in vanquishing the rest of the field and taking home first-place winnings.

Finishing in second place was the team of Trevor Long and Jessica Johnson, with the team of James Main and Jessie Gardella taking third.

The next blind-draw open doubles tournament at Bull Shooters will be held on Saturday, August 17.

Trevor Long/Jessica Johnson, Tommy Kennedy/Charles Ward, Jessie Gardella/James Main

Pool Instruction from one of the Valley’s Best

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Bob Mizer was undefeated and took home the majority of the prize money at Kitty’s 7’s & Under 9-Ball event on July 13th.

Mizer was unbeaten on his way to the hot-seat, which he took with a lopsided 7-2 win over BBQ.

On the one loss side, Leo Satterwhite was on a mission. Satterwhite had lost to BBQ on the winners side, but wins over Johnny Garcia and Kitty showed that he was not ready to go home just yet. Unfortunately for Satterwhite, BBQ would beat him again and leave Satterwhite one spot out of the money.

Instead of playing the finals, Mizer and BBQ agreed on a 60/40 split of the prize money.

Complete Payouts:1st Bob Mizer $2582nd BBQ $172

Mizer & BBQ Split Kittys 7’s & Under

BBQ & Bob Mizer


Moore & Turner Win Kitty’s Scotch

Kitty’s 12 & under Scotch Doubles Tournament on July 20th drew a field of eleven teams competing for over $600.00 in prize money.

The hot seat match found Ernie Turner and Randell Moore pitted against Jeff Vikete and Chet Lahti, Ernie and Randell won, sending Chet and Jeff to the one loss side

Maddy Alvarado and Tim Biggs faced Chet and Jeff for 2nd and 3rd. Chet and Jeff won hill/hill. For their efforts, Maddy and Tim garnered 3rd place and $30.00.

The rematch between Ernie and Randell and Chet and Jeff was set. Ernie and Randell came from behind to win 7-3. For their efforts, Chet and Jeff claimed 2nd place and took home $190.00. Ernie and Randell won 1st and garnered $390.00.

Kitty and her staff provided a great venue and outstanding service. I hope to see everyone there next month.

Randell Moore & Ernie Turner

Ernie Turner and Randell Moore had so much fun winning the 12 & Under Scotch Doubles event at Kittys on July 20th that they came back and won the 15 & Under Scotch event a week later on July 27th.

The tournament on the 27th saw Bill Van Der Weyst & Mark Catanzaro win the hot-seat with an 8-5 win over BBQ & Manny.

Turner & Moore then sent BBQ & Manny home in third place and got ready for the final double elimination match against Bill & Mark.

The first set of the finals saw Ernie & Randell scoring a hill-hill win over Bill & Mark. As if one hill-hill victory wasn’t enough, Ernie & Randell scored yet another hill-hill victory in the second set of the finals to capture their second first place finish in as many week at Kitty’s.

Complete Payouts:1st Ernie Turner & Randell Moore $5002nd Bill Van Der Weyst & Mark Catanzaro $2503rd BBQ & Manny $50

Moore & Turner Repeat at Kittys

Ernie Turner & Randell Moore


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MONDAY 7:00 CHEERS TAVERN 5915 W. BELL RD 602-938-0104 OPEN CALL FOR DETAILS CALLTUESDAY 7PM KOLBY’S 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL 9’TBL WILD BALL $12.00TUESDAY 8PM BROOKSIDE II 15170 W BELL RD SURPRISE 623-556-1000 9-BALL D/E 200% RACE TO 2 $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 MVP SPORTS BAR 6001 N. 43RD AVE 602-973-2018 8-BALL D/E SIGN UP AT 7PM $5.00WEDNESDAY 8PM BROOKSIDE II 15170 W BELL RD SURPRISE 623-556-1000 8-BALL D/E 200% RACE TO 2 $5.00WEDNESDAY 8:00 THE CURVE 8455 W. PEORIA AVE PEORIA 623-878-4250 8-BALL D/E 200% RETURN $5.00THURSDAY 1:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL 9’ TABLES HANDICAPPED $5.00THURSDAY 7:30 KAY’S PLACE 315 S ALMA SCHOOL 480-962-9151 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00FRIDAY 9:00PM HARRY’s LAST CALL 9521 N 7TH STREET 602-944-9944 8-BALL RACE TO 1 D/E $5.00SATURDAY 1PM SPUD’S BAR & GRILL 3558 W. NORTHERN AVE 602-944-3992 OPEN 9BALL D/E 200% W/24 $5.00SATURDAY 3:30PM MVP SPORTS BAR 6001 N. 43RD AVE 602-973-2018 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SATURDAY 4:00 KAY’S PLACE 315 S ALMA SCHOOL 480-962-9151 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00SATURDAY 7PM 43RD AVE TAVERN 8945 N 43RD AVE 623-847-0335 8-BALL D/E 200% Race to 2/2 $5.00SUNDAY 1PM SKIP & JANS 7700 S PRIEST DR 480-598-8611 HANDICAPPED BTR TOUR $5.00SUNDAY 3PM MVP SPORTS BAR 6001 N. 43RD AVE 602-973-2018 8-BALL D/E SIGN UP AT 2PM $5.00SUNDAY 4PM KAY’S PLACE 315 S ALMA SCHOOL 480-962-9151 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00SUNDAY 7:30 THUNDER PASS 9303 APACHE, MESA 480-986-5572 OPEN CALL FOR DETAILS CALLSUNDAY 7PM DAVES PLACE 2710 W BELL 602-866-9898 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 3PM EXIT-7 7941 W. GLENDALE AVE 623-939-6261 8-BALL RACE TO 2 D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 6PM DADDY O’S 4163 W THUNDERBIRD 602-298-9953 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% RACE TO 2 $7.00

SUNDAY 2PM 5030 LOUNGE 5030 W. PEORIA AVE 623-939-3876 3-BALL (5 TOTAL SHOTS) $2.00

TUESDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL 7’ TABLES SIDES $5.00THURSDAY 7:30 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 9-BALL D/E RACE TO 2 200% Payback $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 STINGERS 43RD AVE & PEORIA 623-937-9645 9-BALL HDCP-2 D/E $10.00SATURDAY 7:30 PM THE DELI 9635 W PEORIA AVE 623-979-5163 8-BALL D/E 200% PAY $5.00SUNDAY 3:00 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 8-BALL D/E RACE TO 2 200% Payback $5.00

MONDAY 7PM RJ’S 3128 E CACTUS RD 602-4945404 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00MONDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% Payback $5.00MONDAY 7:30 THUNDER PASS 9303 APACHE, MESA 480-986-5572 8-Ball CALL FOR DETAILS CALLTUESDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL 9’ TABLES SIDES $7.00TUESDAY 7:30 LOFT AGAIN 15015 N. CAVE CREEK RD 602-482-3130 8-BALL 200% RACE TO 1 D/E $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 SPUD’S BAR & GRILL 3558 W. NORTHERN AVE 602-973-0011 9BALL D/E HDCP -2 $ ADDED $7.00WEDNESDAY 7:30 THUNDER PASS 9303 APACHE, MESA 480-986-5572 9-Ball CALL FOR DETAILS CALLWEDNESDAY 7PM MAIN ST 1749 W MAIN ST MESA 480-969-7898 9-BALL S/E FULL HANDICAP $5.00THURSDAY 7:00 KITTYS 2836 N 36TH ST 602-957-9786 8-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 SKIP & JANS 7700 S PRIEST DR 480-598-8611 9-BALL 200% D/E $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 PAPPY’S SPORTS BAR 11801 N. 19TH AVE 602-944-3992 8-BALL D/E 200% Payback $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 GROGGYS 2207 W MAIN ST MESA 480-969-7648 8-BALL D/E 200% $5.00SATURDAY 8PM GREENWAY VILLAGE 3143 E. GREENWAY RD 602-971-5523 OPEN 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 2:00 KOLBY’S 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL D/E HDP (-2) 9’ TBLS/SIDES $12.00SUNDAY 4:00 CHANTILLY’S 717 W UNION HILLS DR 602-789-1417 8-BALL BARBOX D/E 200% $5.00 SUNDAY 7PM DAVE’S PLACE 2710 W. BELL RD 602-866-9898 8-BALL D/E 200% $5.00

TUESDAY 6:00 SHOOTERS BAR 4132 E. MCDOWELL RD 602-633-2377 8-BALL Race to 1 D/E $5.00TUESDAY 7:00 RIVER CITY 1107 E BELL RD 602-993-3317 9-BALL D/E 200% Payback $5.00TUESDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 9-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00TUESDAY 8:00 CANDY STORE 18613 N CAVE CREEK RD 602-569-0084 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00THURSDAY 8:00 THE NUGGET 4130 N 83RD AVE 623-873-1118 8-BALL RACE TO 1 150% PAYBACK $5.00THURSDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 THE OX 3209 E PINCHOT 602-466-3673 8-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00FRIDAY 6:00 SHOOTERS BAR 4132 E. MCDOWELL RD 602-633-2377 8-BALL Race to 1 D/E $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 8-BALL D/E RACE TO 2 200% Payback $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 CHARLEY’S PLACE 4324 W THUNDERBIRD 602-439-1668 8-BALL 200% PAY / RACE TO 2 D/E $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 8-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL BARBOX $5.00SATURDAY 2:00 BREAK ROOM 4729 E MCDOWELL 602-267-1010 8-BALL RACE TO 1 200% $5.00SATURDAY 3:00 CACTUS JACKS 4747 E ELLIOT RD 480-753-4733 8-BALL CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00SATURDAY 7:00 CHARLEY’S PLACE 4324 W THUNDERBIRD 602-439-1668 8-BALL 200% PAYBACK $5.00SATURDAY 7:00 DIZZY’S 7051 NORTH 7TH ST 602-944-9699 8-Ball 200% PAYBACK $5.00SATURDAY 4:30 PM KIRK’S KORNER 10634 N. 51ST AVE 623-878-9874 8-BALL 150% PAY $1 SIDEPOT $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 8:00 RIVER CITY 1107 E. BELL RD 602-993-3317 8-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $10.00

TUESDAY 7:00 KITTYS 2836 N 36TH ST 602-957-9786 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 2:00 KITTYS 2836 N 36TH ST 602-957-9786 8-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 7:00 THE OX 3209 E PINCHOT 602-466-3673 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL BARBOX 200% 6’S & UNDER$5.00

TUESDAY 7:00 RIVER CITY 1107 E. BELL RD 602-993-3317 9-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00

WEDNESDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 8-BALL D/E 14 & UNDER $10.00FRIDAY 8:00 KIRK’S KORNER 10634 N. 51 ST AVE 623-878-9874 8-BALL D/E 150% $5.00SUNDAY 3:00 STINGERS 43RD AVE & PEORIA 623-937-9645 9-BALL D/E SIDEPOTS $10.00

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DCT Points List

1.MitchEllerman5602.DennisOrender3703.RickArmbrust2954.NickDeLeon2805.TresKane270

6.ChuckEvans2607.BobbyEmmons2508.ScottFrost2009/10MannyChau1609/10JohnSmith160

11.PaulGrande15512.MikeSandoval14513.BrettHuth13514/15BrianReich13014/15JerryStuckart130

1617 Bernie Pettipiece 12516/17RobinClark12518/19EricYoung12018/19MickeyProvencio12020 Larry Coffey 115

StandingscurrentasofStop#4(Stingers)

2013 AWBT Tournament Schedule*Sign-ups close at 11:30am and play starts at 12:00pm. Please call ahead if you are going to be late!*Side pots available at all events. Second Chance Tournament at all events!

March 16-17 - BullShooters, Phoenix - $300 added (9-ball on 9’ tables)Race to 7 - DE - Entry Fee: $25AWBT Yearly Membership fee: $40 payable at this event only!or…$10 Admin Fee at every event you play in this season

April 20-21 - Stinger’s Sports Bar, Glendale - $300 added (8-ball on 7’ Diamond tables)Race to be determined - DE - Entry Fee: $20 + $10 Admin Fee (if non-AWBT member)

June 8-9 - Skip & Jan’s Sports Bar - $300 added (9-ball on 9’ tables)Race to 7 - DE - Entry Fee: $25 + $10 Admin Fee (if non-AWBT member)

September 14-15 - BullShooters, Phoenix - $300 added (9-ball on 9’ tables)Race to 7 - DE - Entry Fee: $25 + $10 Admin Fee (if non-AWBT member)

October 12-13 - Pockets – Tucson - $300 added (9-ball on 9’ tables)Race to 7 - DE - Entry Fee: $25 + $10 Admin Fee (if non-AWBT member)

November 16-17 – BullShooters, Phoenix - $300 added (9-ball on 9’ tables)Race to 7 - DE - Entry Fee: $25 + $10 Admin Fee (if non-AWBT member)

BULLSHOOTERS STINGERS SKIP & JAN’S POCKETS3337 W. Peoria Ave 10040 N. 43rd Ave. 7700 S. Priest Drive 1062 South Wilmot RdPhoenix, AZ 85029 Phoenix, AZ 85051 Tempe, AZ 85284 Tucson, AZ 85711

(602) 441-2447 (623) 937-9645 (480) 598-8611 (520) 571-9421

Kristie Ortega & Tres Kane, Co-DirectorsArizona Women's Billiard Tour - Email: [email protected] Or call us: Kristie: (623) 556-7640 or Tres: (602) 350-7191

2013 AWBT Annual Membership Dues are good thru December, 2013

There will be two options for you to chose:1. Pay $40.00, in advance, at the 1st event of the 2013 season – March 16th only!

If you cannot attend the 1st event, you can pay the $40 by mail, to the AWBT prior to March 11th

You will receive AWBT points (2 for Saturday & 1 for Sunday) for every event you play in.Or…

2. Pay $10.00 admin fee at every event you play in, plus the entry fee.Play in 4 or more events above and earn money back from the player’s points fund at the end of the year just for participating! Attend all events, both days, and receive 10 bonus points!

*Qualifiers: In order to be eligible to play for the qualifier spot, an additional fee of $50 is required, WPBA Membership ($25) is required and the AWBT Membership fee ($40) will be required as well.

2013 WPBA Conditional Membership Dues: $25.00, optional and is good thru December, 2013

AWBT Points List

1.BernieStore3202.JayeSucco2403.AmandaPulley2054.RebeccaWager2005.SaraMiller190

6.SusanWilbur1807.StacyAllsup1308.SusanWilliams1209.TracieHamman11510.BethOrth 105

11.LynorJohnson8011.ConnieSoots8011.AliciaStreenz8011.JodiHirning8015.ClaudiaMorado75

15.MariaSimsonson7517.CarmenOsenton7017.JeriEngh7019.JustineBishop6519.DonnaTaylor65

StandingscurrentasofStop#3(Skip&Jan’s)


Monthly Tournament GuideEvent Location Address Phone

9’s & Under 8-Ball Knobbys 10812 N Cave Creek Rd (602)870-0273Aug 2nd 9’s & Under 8-Ball Metro Sportz 10402 N Black Canyon (602)997-5717Aug 3rd

15 & Under Scotch 9-Ball Groggys 2207 W Main St (480)969-7648 Aug 3rd13’s & Under Scotch 9-Ball Ox Sports Bar 3209 E Pinchot (602)466-3673Aug 3rd

5s&6’s/7’s&8’s Stingers 10040 N 43rd Ave (623)937-9645 Aug 10th-11th14 & Under Scotch 9-Ball Max & Ted’s 480 480 N Az Ave (480)899-2268 Aug 10th12 & Under Scotch 9-Ball Groggys 2207 W Main St (480)969-7648 Aug 10th

6 & Under 9-Ball River City Pockets 1107 E Bell Rd (602)993-3317Aug 10thOnePocketMadness Bullshooters 3337 W Peoria (602)441-2447Aug 10th

Second Chance Tourney Stingers 10040 N 43rd Ave (623)937-9645 Aug 11thDesert Classic Tour Skip & Jan’s 7700 S. Priest Dr (480)598-8611 Aug 17th - 18th

Blind Draw Open Scotch Bullshooters 3337 W Peoria (602)441-2447Aug 17th7’s & Under 9-ball Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602)957-9786 Aug 17th

9’s & Under 9-Ball Stingers 10040 N 43rd Ave (623)937-9645 Aug 23rd9 & Under 9-Ball Max & Ted’s 480 480 N Az Ave (480)899-2268 Aug 24th

15 & Under Scotch 9-Ball River City Pockets 1107 E Bell Rd (602)993-3317Aug 24th12 & Under Scotch Doubles Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602)957-9786Aug 24th

BCA SW Regionals Fort McDowell 10438 N Ft. McDowell Rd (480)789-5320Aug 29 - Sep 215 & Under Scotch 9-Ball Kitty’s 2836 N 36th St (602)957-9786Aug 31stKolby’sMonthly1-Pocket Kolbys 1301 E University (480)829-7344Aug 31st


Eric Young came back from an 0-2 deficit to defeat Terry Osborne and complete an undefeated run at Bull Shooter’s One Pocket Madness event on July 13th.

Young and Brett Huth made their way through the winners side and faced off for the hot seat, which was won by Young 2-1.

One the one loss side, Osborne was looking to avenge a late loss to Young. He eliminated Huth 2-1 to earn the right to face off against Young in the extended single elimination final match.

Osborne came out strong in the final match and took a 2-0 lead, only to see Young come back and win three straight games for first place.

Complete Payouts:1st Eric Young $2302nd Terry Obsorne $1603rd Brett Huth $100

Young Undefeated at Bull Shooters

Terry Osborne & Eric Young

The World Professional Billiard League’s 2013 season will continue to remain on hiatus during the next few weeks. At present, an exact restart date of the Las Vegas based league has yet to be announced. During the last few weeks, the WPBL has worked tirelessly to rectify the unforeseen circumstances which have interrupted the league’s 2013 season. The management will continue to make the WPBL players a priority in every business decision made. With that said, it was discussed that a possible restart date of August 1, 2013 may have been plausible. However, in order to align the additional finances as well as strengthen the business model, the WPBL will need to remain on hiatus for the time being. The WPBL players have continued their solidaric show of support during the stoppage of the season, and understand the importance of the league as it relates to the future of their careers as well as the billiards industry as a whole. Chi-cago Rocket’s Captain Rodney Morris had this to say: “I really love playing the game of Bonus Ball. I am looking forward to starting up again. After my recent US Open win, I’m anxious to continue the momentum.” As the management works to resume the season, the staff have also continued to work industriously compiling a collection of the league’s “Top 10 Moments from Weeks 1-6” for the fans enjoyment. This 13 minute video can be viewed on the WPBL’s YouTube channel.

On behalf of the WPBL players, staff and management, we would like to thank the fans and cue sport industry for their overwhelming words of encouragement for our continued success. Finally, it is our intention to keep everyone abreast of any new developments regarding the restart of the WPBL’s 2013 season as soon as that information becomes available. Please continue to follow the WPBL for additional updates: Web: http://wpbltv.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpbltvcomTwitter: https://twitter.com/WPBLtv

--July 29th Press Release

WPBL Extends Hiatus

Beginning immediately the World Professional Billiard League will go on hiatus from the league’s current schedule. Over the next several weeks, the WPBL will begin a plan to correct mistakes made in the operation of the league by management. As most fans know, the WPBL endured unfore-seen hurdles during the launch of the league. As a consequence of the fraudulent practices by the original contractor on the WPBL Arena’s construction, the allotted operating capital for the league’s inaugural season had to be used to finish the construction on the arena. As a result, the WPBL has found itself in a difficult financial predicament only six weeks into the season. Un-fortunately, the business model was not executed according to the original plan and consequently did not allow for such a setback. The WPBL has now been forced to re-evaluate our business structure and restart with a cohesive strategy for success. During the next few weeks, the WPBL staff will take time to redistribute responsibilities and reform our strategies. Two weeks ago the players were informed of the league’s current financial status and have shown an allegiance of support to the WPBL by continuing to play during this time. Furthermore, the players are standing by our decision to recess the league’s season tempo-rarily in an effort to restructure. Both the WPBL staff and players have over-whelmingly spoke out with words of encourage-ment regarding the league. Most notably, Scott Frost captain of the Phoenix Fire had this to say: “This league is the present and future of pro pool and I need the fans and the world to believe me when I tell you there’s no other game on earth

we want to play. If you see the true passion of myself and all of the other players then you must believe we are behind this game and league 110% and look forward to the future as WPBL players!” Philadelphia Aces captain Darren Appleton added “I love the game, it’s the best game I have ever played. I believe in this game and I plead to the public to give it a chance, because it could be the best thing to happen to professional pool. This concept and game is where the future lies for billiards to become recognized globally and finally taken seriously.” We at the WPBL acknowledge the mistakes made op-erating the league. In the coming weeks, we will make every effort to rectify these errors with the cooperation of the staff, players and fans. The WPBL has every intention to continue the 2013 season by executing a newly developed business plan that has the support of the WPBL pros. During this time off, the WPBL will not only work to strengthen its internal structure, but help fans and skep-tics understand how Bonus Ball is played. We recognize that some people are having a difficult time understand-ing various aspects of the game, including subtle rules, or how the scoring relates to the statistics and league standings. In the coming weeks, we look to improve our relationship with our fans as well as the billiards industry as a whole by responding to industry concerns such as this. With the number of active billiards players declining throughout the globe, our goal at the WPBL has always to been to reinvigorate the sport whose rich history dates back to the 15th century, by adding proven con-temporary sporting elements to the game. At present, although numbering in the millions, billiards fans would have a difficult time finding “pool” on traditional broad-cast television. Our mission is to create an outstanding

production of a cue sport that is exciting to watch, challenging to play and esthetically pleasing to the eye. We believe that by building the first dedicated billiards arena in the world, it is evident that we are committed to advancing the future of the sport through the creation of Bonus Ball as well as the World Professional Billiard League. Finally, anyone who has bought WPBL PPV access will be contacted in the coming weeks regarding compensation for their purchase. On behalf of all involved, we want to thank the fans and the billiard community as a whole, for their patience and understanding during this time. The WPBL staff and players will diligently work over the next few weeks to make improvements in all aspects of the corporation for the betterment of league, the players and the industry. Please continue to follow the WPBL for additional updates: Web: http://wpbltv.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wpbltvcomTwitter: https://twitter.com/WPBLtv

--July 8th Press Release

WPBL To Go On Hiatus


Amado Martinez & Francisco Serrano teamed up to win Max & Ted’s 480’s Scotch Doubles 9-Ball event on July 13th.

The winners side in this event came down to Mike & Nancy Kennedy beating Gilbert Ortiz & Jason Shriner. Mike and Nancy only had to win four games in this match and they won it 4-5.

Ortiz & Shriner would then face Martinez & Serrano in a straight race to seven, which was won 7-6 by Amado & Francisco.

Next up for Amado and Francisco was Mike & Nancy in the finals. Again, Mike and Nancy would be racing to four, while their opponents went to seven. That didn’t prove to be a problem with Martinez & Serrano scoring 7-1 and 7-3 wins for first place.

1st Amado Martinez & Francisco Serrano $3272nd Nancy & Mike Kennedy $76 (no side pots)3rd Gilbert Ortiz & Jason Shriner $664th JB Hart & Corky Callahan $50 (side pots)5th Pete Barrios & John Bridges $24

Martinez & Serrano Win at 480

Serrano, Martinez, Kennedy and Kennedy

Francisco Serrano was half of the winning team at Max & Ted’s 480’s July Scotch event on July 13th. He came back on July 27th to split first place with Robert Barry in 480’s 9’s & Under 9-Ball event.

Serrano lost to Barry 6-3 for the hot-seat, but took that loss in stride and went to the one loss side to face Jason Sweet. Serrano had beaten Sweet earlier in the tournament, and he repeated that win with a 5-3 scoreline in the semi-final match.

Instead of playing out the final match, Barry and Serrano agreed to a split of first and second place.

Complete Payouts:1st Robert Barry $2072nd Francisco Serrano $2073rd Jason Sweet $83

Serrano & Barry Score 480 Split

Francisco Serrano, Robert Barry and Jason Sweet


Max & Ted’s 480 July Wall of Fame

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July 5th1st: Ray / 2nd: Kiko / 3rd: Mike L.

July 7th1st: Doc & Ernie Split / 3rd: Scott

July 11th1st: Scott & Tina Split / 3rd: Del

July 12th1st: Francisco / 2nd: Joe G / 3rd: Emilio

July 18th1st: Kenny / 2nd: Tim / 3rd: Chris

July 19th1st: Francisco / 2nd: Amado / 3rd: Pat

July 21st - 1st Gilbert, 2nd Francisco, 3rd Quinn July 25th - 1st Francisco, 2nd Hopell, 3rd Scott July 26th - 1st Scott, 2nd Amado, 3rd Emilio

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