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APA NATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS - AUGUST 19-28, 2010
The culmination of weekly APA League play is the APA National Team Championships, held annually at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. This event consists of three individual National Team Championships:
Open 8-Ball, Ladies 8-Ball and Open 9-Ball.
During the National Team Championships, the APA hosts MiniMania events, preregistered 8-Ball Doubles, 9-Ball Doubles, and Masters Championships, as well as the Wheelchair Challenge. MiniMania and preregistered events combined pay out more than $200,000 annually.
Only teams that have won their regional higher level tournaments are qualified to compete at Nationals. Proudly, Las Vegas has a few teams that did an outstanding job making
it all the way to the Riviera this year!
We have 2 Open 8-ball teams:
Vinnie & The Youtes: Sandra Clark, Jim Tellier, Vince Ciano, Capt., Tara Cornett, Shawn Robison, Ben Czyzewski and Catherine Greig
Team Tilt: Brian Berryman, Dan Carpenter, Capt., Mike Vargo, Tray Dedrickson, Chris Reedy and Tim Mix
2 Open 9-ball teams:
Gin Mill: Perry Presler, Gerald Branham, Capt., Carlo Butto, Carmel Candela,
Michaela Presler, Luz Hernandez and Dave Carter
Team Vegas Billiards: Vince Allocca, Brian Gyfteas, Dona Heiner, Brett Sandberg,
Rob Hately, Amy Encinias, Capt. and Cathy Smith
1 Ladies 8-Ball team:
Sin City Angels: Cindy Williams, Capt., Anne Martinez, Bobbi Ross,
Debra Rocha, Teresa Howard, Becky Wright
2 8-Ball Doubles teams:
B & B
Butch Peacock & Benny Berumen |
Slackers
Alford Burks & Brian Corder |
1 9-Ball Doubles team:
Vegas Night & Day: Amy Encinias and Sondra Friestad
(pictured with League Operator Marv Rethman)
2 Masters teams:
Randy Kukla, Capt., Frank Tran and Jerry Enos
Vegas Billiards Bowlers: Rob Hately, Capt., Carlo Bellistri Sr., Tim Wampler and Benny Schapero
EVERYONE COME SUPPORT - GOOD LUCK TO YOU ALL!
 MARIELLE'S FUNDRAISER SCOTCH DOUBLES TOURNY
July 24, 2010 ~ vbb
The event drew a terrific 29 teams, with many new faces. Congratulations to Shawn Foret & Roger Ignasiak and Igy Ignacio & George Specht who split for 1st place (pictured with Marielle). Tons of wonderful raffle items and many other people showed up that weren't even playing in the tournament, to socialize and contribute. Marielle and Matt were there the entire day and Marielle looked beautiful (inside and out). Many thanks and appreciation goes to Sondra Friestad for the excellent organization, Greg Kuhl the tournament director, all the sponsors (LV Cue Club, Pool Sharks, 7-11 Bar, SN9BTOA, Accinge), VBB for advertisement, Dee Dee Carballo for managing the raffles and to everyone who donated items: Henry Nogiec – Dufferin Custom Canadian Cue valued at $600 won by Brad Huffman of 7-11 Bar, whom was a sponsor and donated hats, shirts and booze, Pool Sharks, Putters, Debby Aarens, Christy Robertson, Holly Ryan, David Moon, CSI, Madeline Dolan, Mickey’s, APA and Avon.
“I have been incredibly blessed to have the most amazing people to call my friends, also known as the ‘Las Vegas Pool Players Community’. I can’t thank you enough for the selflessness you have shown me since I have started this very trying journey. The least I can do is send you a very special thank you and hope you know just how much I appreciate all you have done for me, even if it was just coming by to the event to say hi. I love and miss you all and am hoping to be on my feet again soon, so that I can give back to this extraordinary group.” Marielle Calizo
see more photos>>
see results>>
VEGAS BILLIARDS TOUR STOP #5 @ MICKEY'S CUES & BREWS - JULY 17 & 18, 2010
July 17, 2010 ~ vbb
5th Stop - RESULTS
Handicap 8-Ball :: $15 entry
Jul. 17, 2010 :: 60 players |
| 1st |
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Mark Estes |
$ 290.00 |
| 2nd |
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Will Deethardt |
$ 180.00 |
| 3rd |
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Latrelle Smith |
$ 120.00 |
| 4th |
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Randy Kukla |
$ 80.00 |
| 5-6th |
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Lee Harvey |
$ 55.00 |
| 5-6th |
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Frank Tran |
$ 55.00 |
| 7-8th |
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Sean Haviland |
$ 30.00 |
| 7-8th |
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Jason Osborn |
$ 30.00 |
| 9-12th |
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Gary Onomura |
$ 15.00 |
| 9-12th |
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Jerry Enos |
$ 15.00 |
| 9-12th |
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Brett Sandberg |
$ 15.00 |
| 9-12th |
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Lee Doerr |
$ 15.00 |
 Congratulations! to Mark Estes for winning the Vegas Billiards Tour Stop #5 - Handicap 8-ball Tournament on July 17 & 18th at Mickey's Cues & Brews. In a 6-2 race, Mark defeated Will Deethardt in the finals 6-0. Will played an outstanding tournament. There were 8 skill level "2's" total and during two long, challenging days he came from the one-loss side all the way to the end. The VBT tournament drew 60 players! Many of us were eagerly anticipating the exciting weekend at Mickey's. In addition to the Vegas Billiards Tour tournament, Shawn Gresser was also holding the John Ervolino Memorial, Open 9-Ball Tournament on the other side of the room on big tables.  Both tournaments ran steadily with 13 players competing in both. Impressively, Randy Kukla and Sean Haviland placed in the money in both tournaments.
We seeded the 64-player bracket by dividing everyone by their handicaps, 2-6. Placing the 2's at the top of the bracket and 6's at the bottom. We received a wonderful amount of positive feedback for this format. EVERYONE was playing opponents of similar ability well within the first 3 rounds. It was ironic that a 2 and a 6 landed in the finals.
Some first round wins were: Kellie Kehm over Patrick Kenney, Butch Peacock over Charlie Medeiros, Ralph Patterson over Steve Stokes, Sean Haviland over Joe Corpuz, Carlo Bellistri Sr. over Joe Klimchak, Tim Wampler over Phil Engstrom,  Shawn Foret over Mike Didier, Jerry Enos over James Murphy, Rebecca Wagner over Ray Galaviz, Randy Chugg over Ray Skenandore, Roger Ignasiak over Tony Spanier and Randy Kukla over Justin Whitehead to name a few. Every match was unpredictable.
Of course, there were some unbelievable comebacks! Jason Osborn vs. Brett Sandberg in a 4-3 race on the one-loss side. Brett was up 2-0 and Jason wins 4 in a row to win the match. Randy Kukla vs. Will Deethardt in a 6-2 race on the one-loss side. Randy was up 5-0 and Will won 2 in a row to win the match. Mark Estes vs. Latrelle (Smitty) Smith in a 6-4 race for the hot seat. Smitty was up 3-0 and Mark won 6 in a row to win the match!
 Another big congratulations goes to Walter Glass for winning the John Ervolino Open 9-ball big table tournament for $700.00! (Walter placed 17-24th in the VBT tournament.) Rocky Phipps did a great job taking 2nd in the Ervolino Open winning $350.00 with Justin Whitehead in 3rd place earning $225.00. Full Ervolino Open 9-Ball results here>>
Once again, Shawn & Michelle were exceptionally hospitable serving salad, fruit and Michelle's savory custom cupcakes.
Special thank you's to Shawn & Michelle Gresser, Roger Ignasiak, Tim Wampler and Ray Skenandore.
see VBT point standings>>
see photos>>
RAY SKENANDORE - 2010 ACS MEN'S OPEN CHAMPION
June 24, 2010 ~ vbb
How long have you been playing pool? We had a table at the house my whole my life. I played when I was a kid till I was about 11 or 12 years old. Once I started playing other sports, I never really played pool again till I was about 22. It was always just fun till I started playing league. Luckily, I joined a cool team that took winning seriously. Once I had other people counting on me to win, it was an easy decision to try and get better. Practice.
Have you ever had lessons? By whom? No. But many people have taught me a lot. Most notably my dad and Joe Pizza. And I plan on getting a lesson from Sarge.
How do you practice? How long? I deliberately practice about 1or 2 hours a week. Usually working on my break, banks, or cut shots.
How did you prepare to compete in the 2010 ACS National Championships? Playing tournaments and gambling. I have been 'tourney hot' before so I know the only way to get there again. To play lots of tournaments. Two weeks earlier, I literally played everything they would let me at the BCAPL National Championships. Singles 9ball, singles 8ball, scotch doubles, team 8ball, and lots of mini tournaments. And when there were no tournaments to play I gambled at pool. Always playing the game I like most, 8ball!
Do you have a favorite match you played in either the 2010 BCAPL or 2010 ACS National Championships? Yes. I was knocked out in the ACS 9-ball event by a guy named Shumacher. So, you can imagine my delight to play him in the 8ball event. I beat him 5-2 and shook his hand. Actively trying to win with class and not say much, I just said 'good match', while thinking "now we are even!' As we were putting our cues away, the verbal exchange (that HE started) went something like this:
"Next time we play I think its gonna go a little different."
"Well good luck to you and hopefully we meet in the finals."
"And next time we play, I'm gonna want to bet somethin on the side."
"I gamble.... I'm ready for that."
"And next time we play, I wanna bet alot on the side."
"Tell you what, if we meet in the finals, we can bet the whoooole thing on the side. Winner gets $4,500 and the loser gets a free trip to Vegas!"
"Deal."
"Deal."
He ended up taking 4th, and I haven't seen him since, but I heard he was at the finals trying to sidebet against me with the rail!
Describe life after winning the Doc Hill in 2008? I work 2 jobs and mostly play pool to have fun and relax. I'll get serious about a tournament twice a year and take time off work and practice. The Doc Hill was one of those tournaments. It is held at my home bar, Rum Runner Tropicana. It always sells out, and there is a lot of money if you win. The money was great, but even better is looking back and knowing that I played good when it counted!
Best advice you’ve ever received? "Always want to win, MORE than your opponent."
Anything you want to add? Chuck Norris plays so good, he once won an up 10 set... in 9 games!
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