Fellow Virginia & D.C. Pool Players,
I am happy to announce that Diamonds Billiards in Midlothian Virginia and Outsville will once again be sponsoring the 15th Annual Virginia State 9 Ball Championships.
It is hard to believe that 15 years ago, after coming home from the U.S. Open, that I decided to start an event that would showcase this states greatest pool players. This event would not have come this far without all of the support from the venue's and sponsors I have had through the years. However without the most important part of any event; without the players, we wouldn't be here.
Pool has seen some surprising news so far in 2018. First, we heard that Pat Fleming would be putting on the U.S. International Open in Norfolk, VA this year. 24 hours later, we learned that the U.S. Open 9 Ball Championships has been sold to Matchroom Sports and would be moving to Las Vegas next year. While I was sad to see the Open move to Vegas, I know it is the right move to take the sport and event to the next level. That being said, this year's State Champion will receive paid entry into the U.S. International Open!
As I have done in the last few years, I will be to do a separate ladies division again. If we have 16 players, I will put you in a separate bracket and the winner will be sent to the U.S. International Open, along with the winner of the State Championship!
I want to stress again that this year there will be a Dress Code. One Day 1, shorts will be acceptable. On Day 2, Dress Pants, Slacks or Khakis will be required. Collared shirts at all times. The only t-shirts that will be acceptable will be either from previous State Tournaments or from one of your sponsors. I want everyone to look their best when I hand you your trophy and/or cash!
The details for the State Championship are on the site:
www.va-pool.org
I will be updating this thread, a Facebook invite if you are a member of the Virginia Pool & Billiards Association page; as well as the website.
I have met many people that have been come and played every year and we have become friends because of this event. For those of you that make the trip to Richmond to play every year, thank you all so very much! For those coming to play for the first time this year, I look forward to meeting you.
I hope this message finds you well.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or feedback on events or the website.
I am happy to announce that Diamonds Billiards in Midlothian Virginia and Outsville will once again be sponsoring the 15th Annual Virginia State 9 Ball Championships.
It is hard to believe that 15 years ago, after coming home from the U.S. Open, that I decided to start an event that would showcase this states greatest pool players. This event would not have come this far without all of the support from the venue's and sponsors I have had through the years. However without the most important part of any event; without the players, we wouldn't be here.
Pool has seen some surprising news so far in 2018. First, we heard that Pat Fleming would be putting on the U.S. International Open in Norfolk, VA this year. 24 hours later, we learned that the U.S. Open 9 Ball Championships has been sold to Matchroom Sports and would be moving to Las Vegas next year. While I was sad to see the Open move to Vegas, I know it is the right move to take the sport and event to the next level. That being said, this year's State Champion will receive paid entry into the U.S. International Open!
As I have done in the last few years, I will be to do a separate ladies division again. If we have 16 players, I will put you in a separate bracket and the winner will be sent to the U.S. International Open, along with the winner of the State Championship!
I want to stress again that this year there will be a Dress Code. One Day 1, shorts will be acceptable. On Day 2, Dress Pants, Slacks or Khakis will be required. Collared shirts at all times. The only t-shirts that will be acceptable will be either from previous State Tournaments or from one of your sponsors. I want everyone to look their best when I hand you your trophy and/or cash!
The details for the State Championship are on the site:
www.va-pool.org
I will be updating this thread, a Facebook invite if you are a member of the Virginia Pool & Billiards Association page; as well as the website.
I have met many people that have been come and played every year and we have become friends because of this event. For those of you that make the trip to Richmond to play every year, thank you all so very much! For those coming to play for the first time this year, I look forward to meeting you.
I hope this message finds you well.
Please reach out to me if you have any questions or feedback on events or the website.
