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Vol.4,
No.13 — August 10, 2007 |
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IT WAS A PROUD DAY FOR THE SPORT OF POCKET
BILLIARDS … as 39 of the 136 junior players competing in the
2007 Junior National 9-Ball Championships were given the Billiard
Education Foundation (BEF) Academic All-American Award. Medals and
certificates of achievement were presented to each youngster by BEF
Executive Director Laura Smith and Director of Program Development
Dawn Hopkins at the BEF Junior Nationals banquet, which was held on
Thursday, July 12, 2007, at the Minnesota State University, Mankato.
The stage was overflowing with smiling recipients as parents savored
the moment.
The BEF supports and
recognizes the student-athletes who excel both in the classroom and
in billiard competition. Academic All-American honors are given to
those who qualify for the BEF Junior Nationals, plus earn a 3.5 GPA
on a 4.0 scale. Students must complete an application and submit
their report cards to receive the award.
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2007 BEF Academic
All-American Award recipients stand proud for the camera
after receiving their medals and certificates of
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The 2007 Academic
All-Americans are: Chris Anderson; Spencer Moore; Chad Behnke; Logan
Parker; Brendan Bennett; Alec Parker; Ryan Beutler; Tanner Pruess;
Taylor Calderon; Angelo Quadara; Reza Dastmalchian; Daniel Rakin;
Adam Davis; Dante Rakin; Tyler Dollar; Jack Sanchez; Ryan Dunn;
Taylor Satterwhite; Caroline Egan; Landon Shuffett; Logan Elkins;
Derrick Sims; Jesse Engel; Ricky Smiley; Carlos “Alex” Esparza;
Rondell Smith; Christopher Futrell; Adam Tanner; Jeremy Gibson;
Amane Tawarada; Chuckie Holyoke; Jason Trager; William Howard; Vince
Villarreal; Nicole Jaynes; Schuyler Woodward; Kurtis Larkin; Amber
Yniguez; and James Lawrence.
For more information
about the BEF, please visit
billiardeducation.org
or contact Laura Smith at 303.926.1039 or e-mail
LauraSmith@BilliardEducation.org.
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MAESTROS IN
MANKATO: JUNIOR NATIONAL ARTISTIC POOL CHAMPIONS |
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 The 15th Annual Junior National Artistic Pool
competition … took place July 12-13, 2007, concurrently with the
BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships. Once again, Tom “Dr. Cue”
and Marty “Ms. Cue” Rossman provided the direction for participants
to demonstrate their special cue sport skills. This special addition
to the main event gave players of all four divisions an opportunity
to take the artistic challenge. As always, it was an exciting and a
highly anticipated event by young billiard enthusiasts. Special
thanks to Tom and Marty Rossman for their dedication and continued
involvement with the junior artistic program. Congratulations to the following contestants:
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Junior National Artistic
Pool competition winners pose with their trophies following
their skillful participation in the challenge. |
19 & Under Boys’ Division:
1st: Alex Larson-Walker (Chicago, Illinois)
2nd: Vince Villarreal (Sachse, Texas)
14 & Under Boys’ Division:
1st: Mark Tafoya (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
2nd: Logan Ross (Jerseyville, Illinois)
19 & Under Girls’ Division:
1st: Taylor Satterwhite (Houston, Texas)
2nd: Mary Rakin (Daly City, California)
14 & Under Girls’ Division:
1st: Nicole Jaynes (Albuquerque, New Mexico)
2nd: Amanda Rekdal (Mendota Heights, Minnesota) |
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ESPN updates enjoypool.com
airdate schedule |
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ESPN has recently made some changes …
to its television schedule of rebroadcasts of the
EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball
Championships. August airdates of the women's semi-final and final
matches from the championships have been cancelled. These
matches were scheduled to air on Saturday, August 25, 2007.
September Schedule:
December Schedule:
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Tuesday, December 11, 2007: 8:00 p.m.
(Men’s Semi-Final)
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Thursday, December 13, 2007: 7:00 p.m.
(Women’s Semi-Final)
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Thursday, December 13, 2007: 8:00 p.m.
(Women’s Final)
All times shown are Eastern and will appear on
ESPN2. Be sure to bookmark the online broadcast schedule under the
"Follow" tab at
EnjoyPool.com, to look for future air dates and times. And
always check your local listings for last-minute programming
changes.
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BILLIARDS IN THE NEWS |
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 The latest iPod
game
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released by Electronic Arts is The Sims Pool.
Players have a choice of 9-ball billiards, 8-ball
billiards and trick-shot pool games. [
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IN OTHER NEWS ...
Dragon promotions held the
first ever red carpet party for billiard superstars
at the W Hotel in Seoul, Korea. The party introduced
celebrities outside the billiards industry to the sport
in order to bring about future involvement.
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Sara Ellerby, a professional pool player, employed
running to drop 95 pounds and sharpen her game.
In a recent article published in Runner's World,
Ellerby points out that its not surprising for
professional athletes to credit running for enhancing
their performance, and billiards should be no different.
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Allison Fisher
won her fiftieth Classic Tour victory with a
double-hill win over Kelly Fisher in the finals of the
Cuetec Cues U.S. Open 9-Ball Tournament August 5, 2007,
in Lincoln, Rhode Island.
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Paul Song got a home-town victory when he defeated
Brian White twice in the finals to win the Viking Cue
9-Ball Open Tour in Athens, Georgia, on August 5, 2007.
- Chapters Indigo Bookstores, Canada’s
largest retail chain of books stores, and Cineplex
Entertainment, Canada’s largest theater exhibition
company, have
joined
forces to promote the sport of billiards through the
Canadian 9-Ball Tour.
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Filipino player
Dennis Orcollo gained the top spot on the AZBilliards
Player Ranking List beating out the previous
number-one player, Efren Reyes.
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MEMBER MARKETING
101 ... From "52 Ways to Make Pool Everybody's Game" |
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TIP №
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Develop cross-promotions with
local merchants to generate
additional business. |
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STRATEGY: |
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When you join forces
with local businesses,
such as Pizza Hut,
Baskin-Robbins or
another popular local
food outlet, you both
stand to gain business.
To attract new customers
from other merchants,
offer free playing time
with the purchase of a
meal. Or, with the
purchase of a game of
pool, offer a discounted
meal to give customers a
value-added incentive to
visit your pool room
more often. |
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EXECUTION: |
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Contact
businesses in your area that
would be a good match for
your pool room.
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Negotiate a cross-promotion
that would benefit both
businesses.
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Make
the offer good for a limited
time to instill a sense of
urgency.
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Note
which local food merchants
utilize radio advertising,
and suggest that they work
the promotion into their
existing radio spots.
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Create
displays at each business to
merchandise the promotion.
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Advertise the promotion in
local newspapers or
distribute flyers.
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Change
promotions over time to
attract different prospects.
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:: BCA
SPOTLIGHT |
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New BCA Board member John Petti … is
the director of operations for
Atlas Billiard Supplies
in Skokie, Illinois. Petti has served in this position
since he started in the billiards industry four years ago.
Prior to joining the billiards industry, Petti was vice
president of Chicago-based
Aeronautical
Electric Company, a manufacturer of electrical
components.
 Petti wants to see the BCA promote and
grow the billiards industry while also educating consumers
on the industry. “I hope that my past experience in
business can help me make the best choices for helping the
billiards industry expand and grow,” said Petti.
Petti definitely sees a potential for an
upturn in the marketplace for the entire industry, and
believes the BCA will have an opportunity to make a positive
impact on the industry, as well as consumers.
In his free time, Petti enjoys playing
pool and golf, and spending time with his family. He
is married and has one daughter. |
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WELCOMES
NEW MEMBERS |
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The BCA extends a warm welcome ... to
the following new members that joined during the months of May,
June and July 2007:
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Millennium Buying Group, LLC
ZieglerWorld.com
All Pro Billiards
Tobias Design
Pura Vida Mesas
Billiard & Beyond
World Poker Supplies
Billiard Tables & More
ArcadeGames.com
Foot Life Massaging Insoles
Expert Billiards
Quan Xing Recreational & Sports Necessities, Ltd.
Naz Manufacturing
Pacific Rim Tech
Motion Technology, Inc.
S & S Transport, Inc.
Break Room Billiard, LLC
Langfang Xingbao Billiards Co., Ltd.
DJ Roth, LLC
Distribution Bullz
American Billiard Service of San Diego
OmWorks, Inc./Carom Productions
Mister 8 Ball Palace
GC Billiards
Marquis Wall Décor, Inc.
SpecLearn
Certified Pool & Spa Specialists, Inc.
Happy Feet by Sole Mates
Fine Line
PB&J Industries
East-West Wholesale
Eastern Jungle Gym
Brothers Billiards and Entertainment
Racks 2 Rides
Casino Slots Billiards and More
U.S. Billiards & Cues
Chalk-O-Matic, LLC
Rocklin Family Billiards
Bonaparts Retreat
Outdoor Leisure, Inc.
Wood-Joy
RVJ International, LLC
ANM Design
Cue Stick Café
Oreck Vacuum
Swings & Things, Inc.
Chicago Land Pool Pros
Gameroom, Inc.
Dreamseat, LLC |
Padishan International Co., Ltd.
Canadian Home Leisure
Barstool Warehouse
USA Outdoor Media
At — Kippy’s Home Resort, Inc.
Southern Billiards, Inc
Body Care Resort, Inc.
GK Sports, Inc.
Empresas Rey Billar S.A.
Billiards & Gameroom Gallery
Beach Boys Indoor/Outdoor Superstore, LLC
Swim In, Pools, Spas & Billiards
Cue Table
Hot Shot, Inc.
Asia Time Wood Co., Ltd.
CaliforniaTables.com
Baseline Licensing Group
Pocket Change Amusement, LLC
Gameroom Specialties, LLC
American Heirloom Products, LLC
Pool Table King
Ardosia Nacional
Billiards.com, Inc.
Purewater Total Home Leisure
Special Service GMBH
Advanced Consumer Electronics, Inc.
16 Ball, Inc.
Pro Sports India Pvt. Ltd.
Diamondback Wholesale Billiards
Sunshine Billiard Service & Supply
Anazeh Sands East Billiards
EA Burgin
The Ball in Hand
Pacific Billiard
The Shark Billiards Club, LLC
EO’s Billiards
National Pocket Billiards Association, Inc.
Backyard Delights, Inc.
Leisure Time Warehouse
Paradise Islands Patio & Spa, Inc.
Western Slope Billiards
Spas East — Home Escapes
Heavenly Times Hot Tubs & Billiards
Club Billiards
Champion Bars & More, Inc.
Signs Factory Direct
Rack-A-Shot
Club Billiards
Oliver’s Billiards & Tavern |
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PRODUCT
UPDATE: FREIGHT SAVINGS PLAN |
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Good news for BCA shippers using FedEx
Freight® … not only can you get up to a
65-percent discount on your less-than-truckload (LTL)
shipping, but
FedEx
Freight has cut its fuel surcharge by 25 percent*
(effective July 23, 2007).
 Fuel charges are updated weekly, based on
fuel prices published by the U.S. Department of Energy. This
significant reduction in fuel surcharge offers immediate as
well as long-term assistance to shippers who are facing both
a challenging economy and volatile fuel prices.
In addition to reducing fuel surcharges,
FedEx Freight is taking proactive steps to address rising
fuel costs. FedEx Freight operates some of the newest
equipment in the industry and works with engine
manufacturers, the EPA and the Department of Transportation
to find new solutions that balance efficiency and
productivity. FedEx Freight is a leading U.S. provider of
regional next-day and second-day and extended LTL freight
services, backed by a no-fee money-back guarantee.
To take advantage of the savings and
service offered by the BCA Freight Savings Plan, call
Siriani & Associates
at 1.800.554.0005. Siriani will help you make the most of
your discounts and control your shipping costs.
*Applies only to customers using the FedEx
Freight standard fuel surcharge rate, as published in the
FXF100 Series Rules Tariff.
**For eligible FedEx Freight services and rates, contact
freight savings program provider, Siriani & Associates. See
the FXF 100 Series Rules Tariff for terms and conditions of
service offerings and money-back guarantee programs. FedEx
service marks used by permission. |
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FORMER BCA PRESIDENT
JOINS BILLIARDS INTERNATIONAL |
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Gregg Hovey,
2006-2007 BCA president ... has
recently joined Billiards International,
Ltd., in the capacity of senior partner.
In this new role, his principle
responsibility will center on future
growth of the company. Hovey will also
oversee various corporate functions,
including sponsorship within and outside
the billiards industry, liaison with
billiards organizations, host site
relations and the development of
mainstream media promotion.
“I am absolutely
delighted with the venture,” Hovey said.
“Billiards International is the major
producer of special events for ESPN, and
has set the standard for quality
television over the last 18 years. I'm
eager to be a part of taking the company
to the next plateau.” |
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COMING
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AUGUST
... APA National Team
Championships in
Las Vegas,
August 17-25
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SEPTEMBER
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EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Men's Finals
Rebroadcast on ESPN2,
September 18
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OCTOBER
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2007 WPA World 9-Ball
Championship for Wheelchair Players,
Tampa, Florida,
October 1-4
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32nd Annual U.S.
Open 9-Ball Championships,
Chesapeake, Virginia,
October 14-27
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NOVEMBER
... APA U.S. Amateur
Championship, Atlanta,
Georgia,
November 2-4
... BCAPL
Qlympics, Louisville, Kentucky,
November 1-18
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DECEMBER
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EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Men's Semi-Finals
Rebroadcast on ESPN2,
December 11
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EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Women's Semi-Finals
Rebroadcast on ESPN2,
December 13
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EnjoyPool.com 9-Ball Women's Finals
Rebroadcast on ESPN2,
December 13
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