markgriffin
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CSI has announced the 12th US Open One Pocket Championship, to be held May 13-15 2011 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino. The $25,000 Added US Open 10-Ball Championships will be held immediately after the One Pocket (May 16-21). Both events are being held in conjunction with the BCAPL National 8-Ball Championships. You may read the full press release here: http://www.azbilliards.com/2000storya.php?storynum=8206. This will now be an annual event.
The 12th US Open One Pocket Championship is $10,000.00 added. Entry is $340.00 (including $40.00 registration fee).
It is still in the early stages of planning and the following criteria has been tentatively set (subject to change).
Field Size: 32 players (may open up to 48 depending on response).
Race to 4 on winners side/race to 3 on loser side
Final: 1 race to 5
Equipment: Diamond Pro-Am tables with 4.5" pockets with 860 Simonis Tour Blue
Because this is the US Open title, CSI would like to send an 'Invitation' to noteworthy One Pocket Players, but there isn't any rankings for One Pocket Players. So, CSI is asking YOUR help for suggestions for the invitee list.
This event is not Invite Only - and will be open to ALL players - Men & Women. The Invitation is a courtesy to deserving players, and those who have performed well in past events; this is to prevent them from being shut out. However, invitation does not reserve a spot, it only gives the player a certain period of time to accept or decline, then the field will be opened. The interest has been very high so it is possible that the waiting list will fill up the whole field after the invited players have made their decision.
FYI – both events have obtained WPBA recognition, and will be streamed by TAR. The 10-Ball is a BCA points event.
So, fire away. Who do you think should be on the list? Better yet, who do you want to see in the finals?
Mark Griffin
The 12th US Open One Pocket Championship is $10,000.00 added. Entry is $340.00 (including $40.00 registration fee).
It is still in the early stages of planning and the following criteria has been tentatively set (subject to change).
Field Size: 32 players (may open up to 48 depending on response).
Race to 4 on winners side/race to 3 on loser side
Final: 1 race to 5
Equipment: Diamond Pro-Am tables with 4.5" pockets with 860 Simonis Tour Blue
Because this is the US Open title, CSI would like to send an 'Invitation' to noteworthy One Pocket Players, but there isn't any rankings for One Pocket Players. So, CSI is asking YOUR help for suggestions for the invitee list.
This event is not Invite Only - and will be open to ALL players - Men & Women. The Invitation is a courtesy to deserving players, and those who have performed well in past events; this is to prevent them from being shut out. However, invitation does not reserve a spot, it only gives the player a certain period of time to accept or decline, then the field will be opened. The interest has been very high so it is possible that the waiting list will fill up the whole field after the invited players have made their decision.
FYI – both events have obtained WPBA recognition, and will be streamed by TAR. The 10-Ball is a BCA points event.
So, fire away. Who do you think should be on the list? Better yet, who do you want to see in the finals?
Mark Griffin