New Tour in NC

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any chance they can post something here? I don't do Facebook.

The Facebook page shows these two events

March 9th at 150 n out
539 E Plaza Dr Mooresville, NC 28115
(704) 660-5363

March 23rd- Smokin Cue
10901 University City Blvd Charlotte, NC 28213
(704) 548-0882

Who runs this new tour?

from the Facebook page it looks like Chris Owens
Charlotte, North Carolina 28227
(828) 593-0559

Chris Owensposted toThe Q City 9 Ball Tour
February 17 near Waxhaw, NC
Format:
Games will be played in the 9 ball format
Field closes at 128 players
Players will lag for the break
Alternate Breaks
Rack your Own
Push Out is Allowed
3 Foul Rule is in effect
It is the responsibility of the player playing defense to inform his/her opponent when they are on 2 fouls.
A nine on the break will not count if made in one of the bottom two pockets.
In the case of the nine ball falling into the bottom two pockets on the break the nine ball will be immediately spotting and the breaking player will continue to shoot.
You must call the Pocket for the nine ball
In the situation of a close or questionable hit the call will go to the shooter unless a tournament director was called to watch the hit.
If a player asks for the tournament director to watch a hit but the shot was taken anyway it will be a ball in hand foul.
Handicaps

Players will be ranked by one of the following handicaps
3--Level
4 --Level
5 --Level
6 --Level
7 --Level
8 -- Level
9 – Level
10 + 1 – Level
Players will be required to win the number of games equal to their handicap.
The Top Three Finishing Players in each tournament will advance by one handicap.
If a player plays in three tournaments and does not place in the money the player is then eligible to drop by one handicap.
At no time will a player be eligible to drop more than one handicap or below a minimum rank set by the tournament director.

Entry Fees: The following is the entry fees for each player sorted by handicap:
3 Player ----- $30
4 Player -----$35
5 Player -----$40
6 Player ----$45
7 Player---$50
8 Player --- $55
9 Player --- $60
10 Player --- $65
10 +1 Player ---$65 + $5 for each plus one
Other Fees:
None
Payout:
Payout is based on a 8/1 ratio
Example: A 64 player field will pay out 8 places
Players Challenge:
Players buy up to 10 tickets for $1 each
Two players are drawn to play a handicapped race for the pot created by ticket sales
30 players buy 10 tickets = pot $300
Traveling Break & Run:
Tickets will be sold for $2 each
Contest will always be held on the tightest table available
Contest will take place on the first day of the tournament
Player Auctions:
Two blinds bid will be held starting at $25 bid
Each of the following players bid will start at $5
Each player will have the right to buy ½ of themselves
A player will have the right to buy ½ of themselves only if the player was bought by another player.
Any players that were not bid on will be placed in a pool together and auctioned off.
Point System:
Points will be awarded as follows:
1st place – 100 points
2nd place – 80 points
3rd place – 70 points
4th place – 60 points
5th & 6th place – 50 points
7th & 8th place – 40 points
9th – 12th place – 35 points
13th – 16th place – 30 points
17th – 24th place – 25 points
25th-- 32nd place – 20 points
33rd – 48th place – 15 points
49th – 64th place – 10 points
65th & up places – 5 points
End of the Year Tour Championship:
A date that will be determined by the tournament directors there will be a tour championship held for the top 32 players.
A minimum of the top 32 players in the points standings will be invited to this event and no other players will be allowed to enter.
Winnings: Trophy and added money will be awarded at this tournament.
Amount of added money will be determined by the tournament directors.
Additional Notes:
The highest C and C+ players will receive a free entry into the following tournament that the specified player attends.
The finals of any tournament will be a single race
A second player auction will be conducted when the tournament field reaches 25%
Rules:
Any player clearly playing beneath their handicap is subject to having their handicap raised during the tournament. This is at the discretion of the tournament director.
While no handicap system is perfect, every effort will be made to make the system as fair as possible for all participants.
Rude behavior towards the bar staff, tournament director, or any other player will not be tolerated at any time.
Any type of cheating or sharking the opposing player will not be tolerated at any time.

thanks for posting.

gunzby said:

No problem. If ya want me to post up the dates and locations I can.

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If you wouldn't mind. I obstain from any and all things Facebook.

Ah Carolina, golf all day and pool at night. I sure miss it but every year is closer to retirement and my return to southern heaven. Anyway I wish them success and hope it's going strong when I return sounds like fun to me!

My name is Herman Parker. we have a page on facebook---theqcity9balltour or call me at 828 593 0559 for more info. this tour will be the hottest tour in the carolinas within next few months. we also have the break and run and the player's challenge.

anyone know what time things start in Mooresville Saturday?