Tiger Products, a manufacturer of fine pool and billiard products, announces their sponsorship of WPBA pro pool player Cristina De La Garza. “I am extremely happy that we have teamed up with Cristina to promote the Tiger® brand. She is very professional & classy woman player who will be a great representative for us and for the game of pool. We have lot of new stuff in works and look forward to working with her for the years to come,” said president of Tiger Products, Inc., Tony Kalamdaryan.

DeLaGarza, 2009 National BCA 8-ball Champion, recently took a year off from competition while she was on maternity leave. She has relocated to Zurich, Switzerland with her son and boyfriend, Swiss Champion Marco Tschudi, and will return to competition in 2012 beginning with the Paris Open in January. The pair will plan and promote events in their region of Europe throughout 2012 and 2013 and have teamed up with Tiger Products for sponsorship of these events. Additionally, DeLaGarza will represent Tiger Products at upcoming billiard events in the U.S. and Europe.

DeLaGarza, 2009 National BCA 8-ball Champion, recently took a year off from competition while she was on maternity leave.

“Tiger makes great quality products and I am excited to be working with them. The popularity of their products is growing across the globe so I look forward to helping promote Tiger both in the United States and my new home in Europe, “ said DeLaGarza. Born in Austin, Texas, Cristina turned pro in November 2008. In addition to her career as a player, she is a recognized writer/reporter and presenter and has worked with top promoters in the industry including Matchroom Sports, American Poolplayers Association, Kozoom, Dragon Promotions and InsidePOOL Magazine.

About Tiger Products, Inc.
Tiger Products, Inc. is a recognized name in the industry, proudly manufacturing pool and billiards products made in the USA. Tiger began with laminated cue tips and now offers a variety of products including cues, shafts and multiple accessories. For more information about Tiger Products, Inc. visit www.tigerproducts.com.

Inside POOL Video and Kamui Tips are proud to announce special deal with Inside POOL Magazine and the live streaming of the 2011 U.S. Amateur Championships. The billiards event will be streamed live in HD at the Inside POOL Video page, InsidePOOL.tv. The event starts on Friday, November 4, 2011 and runs through Sunday, November 6, 2011. The event will be produced by the American Poolplayers Association (APA) and hosted by Strokers Billiards in Palm Harbor, FL.

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Kamui Tips and Inside POOL Video will be running a special offer for all the fans. The first 50 people who purchase a 2-year Inside POOL Magazine subscriptions at the special price of $27.99 (normally $36.99) will receive a voucher for one free Kamui tip to be redeemed at their local Authorized Kamui Tip installer, retail value $19.75. The special price will be available for a limited time.

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The live streaming for the event will be in HD and feature the U.S. and Canadian top players performing. The live stream will officially kick off at 9am EST on Friday, November 4, 2011.

The live HD stream of the U.S. Amateur Championships will be simulcast at the following locations:

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LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (September 7, 2011) — Last year, Guinness World Records recognized the American Poolplayers Association (APA)’s National Team Championship as the “world’s largest pool tournament.” Not to be outdone, this year’s event featured more teams and more prize money than ever before! More than 2,000 8-Ball, 9-Ball, Doubles and Masters teams made the trek to Sin City to compete, Aug. 18 – 27, for more than $1 Million in prize money.

In the 8-Ball Open Division, English Crooks of Bridgeport, Conn., defeated Murder by Numbers of Paola, Kan., 3-2 in the finals to take home $25,000 in cash and the championship title. As Runners-Up, Murder by Numbers received $15,000 in prize money.

In the finals of the Ladies 8-Ball Division, it was Snook Hers of Arlington, Va., defeating Queen Bee’s of Newport News, Va., 3-1 to win $10,000 in 1st Place prize money. As Runners-Up, Queen Bee’s received $5,000 in cash.

In the semifinal round, Snook Hers defeated Simply Stuhned of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, 3-2. Queen Bee’s advanced to the finals with a 3-2 win over Just Chickens of Moore, Okla. Simply Stuhned and Just Chickens tied for 3rd Place and each received $2,500 in prize money.

All teams in the 8-Ball Championships squared-off in a modified single-elimination format that ensured each team played at least twice before elimination. All 8-Ball Open Division teams automatically received $350 in national qualifier money, and the top 8 teams won at least $5,000. In the 8-Ball Ladies Division, all teams automatically earned $350 national qualifier money, with the top 8 teams winning at least $1,000. The Open Division began play on Aug. 21 and concluded on Aug. 27. The Ladies Division of the tournament started on Aug. 18 and concluded on Aug. 21.

In the 8-Ball Open Division, English Crooks of Bridgeport, Conn., defeated Murder by Numbers of Paola, Kan., 3-2 in the finals to take home $25,000 in cash and the championship title.

In Open 9-Ball National Championship action, it was Now What of Dayton, Ohio, beating N.J.’s Breakers of Metuchen, N.J., 50-30 in the finals. Now What took home $15,000 of the more than $200,000 guaranteed purse. As Runners-Up, N.J.’s Breakers received $7,000 in cash.

The Mickey Mouse Club of El Monte, Calif., finished in 3rd Place and took home $3,500 in prize money.

The Open 9-Ball National Championship was held Aug. 18 – 22, with each team competing in a modified single-elimination format that ensured each team played at least twice before elimination. All national qualifiers received a minimum of $350, with the top 6 teams winning at least $2,000.

After winning their divisions in weekly APA 8-Ball and 9-Ball League play and then placing in Local Team Championships throughout the United States, Canada and Japan, 721 Open 8-Ball, 422 Open 9-Ball, and 58 Ladies 8-Ball teams, all consisting of five to eight players, qualified to compete in the 2011 National Team Championships.

In the Open 8-Ball Doubles Championship, it was U Just got Hoff’d of Windsor, Ohio, winning $6,500 in the finals with a victory over Tejas Winners of Houston, Texas. Tejas Winners received $4,000 as Runner-Up in the 384-team event.

The finals of the Masters Championship event featured Still Don’t Know of Richmond, Va., defeating Bubba N Da Boyz of Coushatta, La. Still Don’t Know took home $10,000 in 1st Place prize money, while Bubba N Da Boyz received $5,000 as Runner-Up in the 256-team event.

In the Open 9-Ball Doubles Championship, Take Care Brush Ya Hair of Cheshire, Conn., defeated Vegas Bound of Vinton, Va. Take Care Brush Ya Hair took home a 1st Place prize of $5,000 and the championship trophy, while Vegas Bound walked away with $3,000 in prize money.

Robert Prince Jr. of Beltsville, Md., defeated former champion Charlie Hans of Middletown, Ohio, for $1,700 in the finals of the APA Wheelchair Challenge. Hans took home $800 as Runner-Up.

In addition, the APA conducted nearly round-the-clock MiniMania tournaments, which took place daily and were open to all APA members. The MiniMania tournaments offered multiple formats with 100% prize money payback that awarded nearly $250,000.

The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., sanctions the world’s largest amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool League throughout the United States, and as the Canadian Pool League in Canada. Nearly 270,000 members compete in weekly 8-Ball and 9‑Ball League play. Read more ...]]> http://www.cuesandpool.com/billiard-news/record-numbers-for-billiards-event.html/feed 0 http://www.cuesandpool.com/billiard-news/liz-ford-becomes-apa-league-operator.html http://www.cuesandpool.com/billiard-news/liz-ford-becomes-apa-league-operator.html#comments Tue, 05 Apr 2011 05:57:08 +0000 Pool and Billiards News http://www.insidepoolmag.com/?p=15582 Liz Ford BECOMES APA LEAGUE OPERATOR
WPBA Player Developing New APA League Area in Vermont

Women’s Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) player Liz Ford is the latest professional pool player to align herself with the American Poolplayers Association (APA). Ford recently launched the Green Mountain APA of Addison, Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille and Washington counties in Vermont.

Ford, ranked #16 on the WPBA Classic Tour in 2011, has been playing pool for 17 years and has represented the United States in tournaments around the world.

“I am beyond thrilled to get on board with the most successful business in the pool industry. I believe that amateur leagues are the lifeblood of pool and I’m proud to bring the APA to Vermont” said Ford.

Ford joins fellow WPBA player Ewa Laurance, as well as professional trick shot artists Andy Segal and Bruce Barthelette, in running an APA League.

“We’re happy Liz has joined Team APA, and we’re excited to see what she can do in Vermont. She’s a motivated young lady who has the potential to be a great APA League Operator,” said APA President Renee’ Lyle.

Ford, ranked #16 on the WPBA Classic Tour in 2011, has been playing pool for 17 years and has represented the United States in tournaments around the world. In addition, she’s appeared on national TV as a billiards expert, including an episode of “Time Warp” on the Discovery Channel. A former APA League player, Ford was the first female to achieve a skill level 7 rating in New York City.

Ford is now taking team sign-ups for three new 8-Ball divisions at Van Phan Sports in South Burlington, starting the first week in May. Visit http://gm.apaleagues.com for more info or call the Green Mountain APA at
802-777-9429.

The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., sanctions the world’s largest amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool League throughout the United States, and as the Canadian Pool League in Canada. Nearly 270,000 members compete in weekly 8-Ball and 9‑Ball league play. The APA is generally recognized as the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, having established the official rules, championships, formats and handicap systems for the sport of amateur billiards.

The APA produces three major tournaments each year—the APA National Team Championships, the APA National Singles Championships and the U.S. Amateur Championship—that, together, pay out nearly $1.5 Million in cash and prizes annually!

The APA and its championships are sponsored by Aramith, Action Cues and PoolDawg.

For more information on the American Poolplayers Association, visit www.poolplayers.com. For more information about Liz Ford, visit www.lizford.net.

ST. LOUIS, MO (February 17, 2011) — The Black Widow is coming back to New York. Jeanette Lee will make an appearance at Carom Café Billiards in Queens this coming Monday, Feb. 21, at 7pm as part of the APA Black Widow Tour. Earlier this week, Jeanette was featured in Manhattan’s world-famous Times Square (image attached).

Originally born in Brooklyn, the Korean-American perfected her pool game in some of Manhattan’s most well-know poolrooms, before leaving New York to pursue her career on the women’s professional tour.

Lee will make an appearance at Carom Café Billiards in Queens this coming Monday, Feb. 21, at 7pm as part of the APA Black Widow Tour.

The APA Black Widow Tour is sponsored by the American Poolplayers Association (APA). The tour opened last month in Chicago to hundreds of fans and media personalities.

Additional tour stops include: Miami, Memphis, Dallas, Toronto and Seattle, with the final three cities determined by the APA areas that grow the most members by October 15.

Fans will have an opportunity to get up close and personal with the Black Widow as she performs trick shots, signs autographs and even plays a few brave challengers in a game of pool. Admission is free and open to the public.

Lee is the official spokesperson for the American Poolplayers Association (APA) and encourages people of any age and athletic background to participate in the sport of pool through APA Leagues.

“I’m so excited to return to New York City. I have so many friends and family there, it’s going to be awesome show,” said Jeanette Lee.

The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., sanctions the world’s largest amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool League throughout the United States, and as the Canadian Pool League in Canada. More than 270,000 members compete in weekly 8-Ball and 9-Ball league play. The APA is generally recognized as the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, having established the official rules, championships, formats and handicap systems for the sport of amateur billiards.

The APA produces three major tournaments each year—the APA National Team Championships, the APA National Singles Championships and the U.S. Amateur Championship—that, together, pay out nearly $1.5 Million in cash and prizes annually!

The APA and its championships are sponsored by Aramith, PoolDawg and Action Cues.

For more information on the APA Black Widow Tour, visit www.apablackwidowtour.com. To request an interview, or media credentials for an exhibition, please contact Jason Bowman at (636) 625-8611 x5640.

LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (February 3, 2011) — Two thousand ten was yet another banner year for the American Poolplayers Association (APA). In October, APA Founders Terry Bell and Larry Hubbart were inducted into the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame.

Two thousand ten was yet another banner year for the American Poolplayers Association (APA).

Then late last year, the 2010 APA National Team Championship, held in August in Las Vegas, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the “world’s largest pool tournament.” Shortly thereafter, APA set yet another membership milestone with a record 270,366 members in 2010.

The good news hasn’t stopped for the APA with the turn of the calendar. They were recently recognized in USA Today as one of the “Top 50 franchises for veterans.” They’ve also been recognized once again by Entrepreneur Magazine as the #1 “Sports Business Franchise,” and #100 as “America’s Top Global Franchise.”

“These accolades are a tribute to the hard work of our League Operators and our National Office Staff, in addition to our very loyal members. The entire APA network should take great pride in these accomplishments, and we look forward to even more success in 2011,” said APA President Reneé Lyle.

The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., sanctions the world’s largest amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool League throughout the United States, and as the Canadian Pool League in Canada. More than 270,000 members compete in weekly 8-Ball and 9‑Ball league play. The APA is generally recognized as the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, having established the official rules, championships, formats and handicap systems for the sport of amateur billiards.

The APA produces three major tournaments each year—the APA National Team Championships, the APA National Singles Championships and the U.S. Amateur Championship—that, together, pay out nearly $1.5 Million in cash and prizes annually!

LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (December 17, 2010) — The Black Widow, Jeanette Lee, may be coming to an area near you in 2011, courtesy of the American Poolplayers Association (APA). The APA Black Widow Tour will open with two shows on January 12 & 13 in Chicago, Ill. Other tour stops include:

Miami – January 19
New York City – February 21
Dallas – May
Memphis – May
Seattle – September
Toronto – September

The APA Black Widow Tour will open with two shows on January 12 & 13 in Chicago, Ill.

Specific dates for each city will be released at a later date.

The final three cities will be determined directly by APA members. The three APA League areas that grow the most members between Spring and Fall will win a visit from the Black Widow. The final three tour stops are tentatively scheduled for late fall 2011.

Each exhibition will feature Jeanette talking about how she overcame scoliosis and got involved in pool, challenge matches against spectators and a photo and autograph session. Most of the exhibitions will be free of charge.

The APA, based in Lake Saint Louis, Mo., sanctions the world’s largest amateur pool league, known as the APA Pool League throughout the United States, and as the Canadian Pool League in Canada. Nearly 270,000 members compete in weekly 8-Ball and 9‑Ball league play. The APA is generally recognized as the Governing Body of Amateur Pool, having established the official rules, championships, formats and handicap systems for the sport of amateur billiards.

The APA produces three major tournaments each year—the APA National Team Championships, the APA National Singles Championships and the U.S. Amateur Championship—that, together, pay out nearly $1.5 Million in cash and prizes annually!

The APA and its championships are sponsored by Aramith, Action Cues and Pool Dawg.

For more information about the APA Black Widow Tour, visit www.apablackwidowtour.com.

Pan defeated Corr in the finals by a score of 7-4.

Pan defeated veteran pro Karen Corr of Ireland 7-4 in the match taped for later broadcast by ESPN/ESPN2. The tour championship was hosted by the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel and included sponsorship by the American Poolplayers Association (the world’s largest pool league); Diamond Billiard Tables; Iwan Simonis billiard cloth; Aramith balls, Delta13 rack, Cuetec Cues, Pooldawg and Mueller Recreation Products.

Enjoy the following blow-by-blow of the final match:
(Race to 7, alternate break)

Game 1 Break: Corr makes nothing. Pan makes 1, 2, plays safe on 3. Corr misses bank. Pan runs out to lead 1-0.
Game 2 Break: Pan Makes the 7, runs the rack to take a 2-0 lead.
Game 3 Break: Corr makes 1 on the break, but then misses. Pan has open shot and runs out to go up 3-0.
Game 4 Break: Pan Makes 1 on the break then scratches on safety attempt. Corr runs the remainder of the rack and is down 1-3.
Game 5 Break: Corr makes nothing on the break. Pan plays safe but Corr makes tough cut on 1 and runs out to narrow the gap 2-3.
Game 6 Break: Pan makes nothing on the break. Corr plays safe on 1. Pan executes a jump shot and makes it, nearly runs the rack but comes up short on 8 and misses cut. Corr makes both 8 & 9 to tie the match at 3-3.
Game 7 Break: Corr Makes the 5, has no shot on the 1, so plays safe, but leaves a shot. Pan runs out for a 4-3 lead.
Game 8 Break: Pan makes nothing on the break. Corr has an open shot on 1, but is hooked on 2 and misses. Pan plays safe. Corr returns safety with a kick safety. Pan misses a jump shot. Corr miscues, and with ball in hand. Pan runs out for a 5-3 lead
Game 9 Break: Corr makes nothing on the break. Pan rolls out. They trade safeties until Pan scratches on a kick. Corr runs 2, 3, plays safe on 4 ball. Pan makes thin cut on 4, but jaws 5. Corr kicks 5 in and runs out! Now down 4-5.
Game 10 Break: Pan makes nothing on the break. Corr makes the 1, hidden on the 2, kicks but leaves a look. Pan runs 2, 4 but misses 5-9 combo. Corr scratches trying safety. Pan runs out to lead 6-4.
Game 11 Break: Corr makes the 1,5,7 and plays safe on the 2. Pan returns the safe. Corr kicks, leaves a look. Pan thin cuts in the 2 and runs out for the game, match and Tour Championship title!

Xiaoting Pan and Karen Corr both thanked the fans and sponsors, as well as special thanks to the Seneca Niagara Casino & Hotel, a first-time host site for the WPBA who thrilled players and fans alike with the outstanding event site, first-class accommodations and impeccable staff and hospitality.

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. – American Poolplayers Association star player rep Jeanette Lee, appearing in her first event since the birth of her baby daughter Savannah, is storming through the field at the Seneca Hotel & Casino. Lee defeated defending champion and newly crowned World 10-Ball champ Jasmin Ouschan moments ago in a 9-8 thriller!

16 players remain in action in the single elimination.

The Final Sixteen in the Single Elimination round represents players from nine nations and includes:
Cathy Metzinger (CAN) vs. Jennifer Chen (TPE)
Monica Webb (USA) vs. Brittany Bryant (CAN)
Melissa Little (USA) vs. Mary Rakin (USA)
Karen Corr (IRE) vs. Vivian Villarreal (USA)
Xiaoting Pan (CHN) vs. Gerda Hofstatter (AUS)
Julie Kelly (IRE) vs. Jeanette Lee (USA)
Allison Fisher (ENG) vs. Helena Thornfeldt (SWE)
Ga Young Kim (KOR) vs. Sarah Rousey (USA)
Matches begin at 6 p.m.

Saturday Day Session First Elimination Round
(Matches are races to 9 – First player to 9 games wins match) Eliminated players finish 25-32nd.
Brittany Bryant d. Nicole Keeney 9-7
Jennifer Chen d. Melissa Herndon 9-6
Eleanor Callado d. Melissa Rademakers 9-7
Belinda Calhoun d. Rhio Flores 9-2
Stacie Bourbeau d. Dawn Hopkins 9-6
Gerda Hofstatter d. Liz Cole 9-3
Mary Rakin d. Janet Atwell 9-5
Jasmin Ouschan d. Naomi Williams 9-6

Saturday Day Session First Elimination Round
(Eliminated players finish 17-24th.)
Brittany Bryant d. Kyoko Sone 9-5
Jennifer Chen d. Kelly Fisher 9-6
Vivian Villarreal d. Eleanor Callado 9-7
Helena Thornfeldt d. Belinda Calhoun 9-6
Sarah Rousey d. Stacie Bourbeau 9-4
Gerda Hofstatter d. Line Kjorsvik 9-8
Mary Rakin d. Jennifer Barretta 9-7
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