NCA 14.1 National Championship QUALIFIERS ANNOUNCED

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We at CSI are beginning the process of setting up qualifiers for the 2009 NCS 14.1 Continuous National Championship. The national event is scheduled at Comet Billiards in Parsippany, NJ July 31-August 2. In order to play at the national event you must win a spot at a qualifier host tournament.

We are also in process of scheduling more across the country. Thanks to OB Cues, DELTA-13, Comet Billiards, Accu-Stats and all the qualifier host rooms, room owners and tournament directors who have been supportive of the NCS.

The NCS is open to all players: men, women, amateur and professional who are U.S citizens.

14.1 Continuous Qualifiers:
*Format for all qualifiers: Double Elimination, race to 100 both sides. Finals one race to 150

April 18-19, 2009
Pool Sharks
3650 S. Decatur
Las Vegas, Nevada
Entry: $50
Added: Airfare to the NCS 14.1 Nationals (1 for every 12 players)
Open / Registration: 9:30 am
Start: 11 am
Contact: John Kutcher
Ph: 702-222-1011
TD: John Kutcher / Holly Ryan
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April 25-26, 2009
Hard Times Billiards
5536 Garfield
Sacramento, CA
Entry: $60
Added: $600
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
Contact: HTB Staff
Ph: 916-332-8793
TD’s: Tom Suarez and Ken Shuman
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April 26, 2009
The Ryno Room
511 N. Washington St.
Kokomo, IN
*Last day of a special three day event
Called the Ryno Cup!
Entry: $60 (*please call the room for more
Details about entering the entire three day Ryno Cup
Tournament)
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
TD / Contact: Ryan Newby
Ph: 765-868-8171
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May 16, 2009
New York 14.1 State Championship
Diamond 8 Billiards
9 Johnson Rd.
Latham, NY
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
Entry: $60
Max Field: 16 (*2 players to qualify)
TD / Contact: Ed Skawinski
Ph: 518-786-8048
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May 24, 2009
Massachusetts 14.1 State Championship
Casey’s Billiards Emporium
501 Dalton Ave
Pittsfield, MA
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
Entry: $60
Max Field: 16 (*2 players to qualify)
TD / Contact: Kevin Vidal
email: kevin@dominiakcuestour.com / ph: 413-212-6390
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May 29-31
14.1 National League Championship
Atlantic City Billiards
6701 Black Horse Pike
Egg Harbor Township, NJ
* Special event: the winner of the
14.1 League Championship will win
a spot to the 2009 NCS 14.1 Continuous
National Championship.
TD / Contact: Kevin Vidal
email: kevin@dominiakcuestour.com / ph: 413-212-6390
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June 21, 2009
Connecticut 14.1 State Championship
World Championship Billiards
171 Spencer St.
Manchester, CT
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
Entry: $60
Max Field: 16 (*2 players to qualify)
Contact: Jeff Mack
Ph: 860-647-1711 or
TD: Kevin Vidal
email: kevin@dominiakcuestour.com / ph: 413-212-6390
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July 18-19, 2009
Comet Billiards
233 Littleton Rd.
Parsippany, NJ
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
Entry: $60
TD / Contact: Bill Haley
Ph: 973-334-7429
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July 18-19, 2009
Jordan Pool Hall
731 Jordan Parkway
Whitehall, PA
Open: 10 am
Start: 11 am
Entry: $60
TD / Contact: David Wilde
484-554-9397

For more information please contact me at the CSI office at 702-719-7665 or feel free to email me at holly@playcsipool.com. I will have the NCS Calendar updated early this week to reflect the below scheduled qualifiers.
 
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Hi Holly,

Do you have to be a U.S. Citizen or does Permanent Resident status also qualify?

Thanks.

Bernie Pettipiece.
 
Hi Bernie,

Sorry dear friend, but must be citizen. The reason for this is from a long range perspective as spots for the top two finishers at nationals will be representing the US to WPA sanctioned world championships. You know I respect you and your game tremendously, but you're not eligible if you only have residency status. It was a tough but required decision we had to make.

Holly
 
Three more locations and dates were set up today. I'll have all the details on the forums Monday. Thanks Everyone!
 
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Hi Bernie,

Sorry dear friend, but must be citizen. The reason for this is from a long range perspective as spots for the top two finishers at nationals will be representing the US to WPA sanctioned world championships. You know I respect you and your game tremendously, but you're not eligible if you only have residency status. It was a tough but required decision we had to make.

Holly
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Holly,

You're breakin' my heart:frown:

I thought straight pool was the "international" language of billiards.

I guess I'll just have to do it the hard way again, and try through one of Charlie W's qualifiers:grin:

Thanks.

Bernie P.
 
Hi Bernie,

You were one of the people I know that while we have to stick to policy and they are for a good reason, it does break my heart too that you are not eligible.

I am talking to one room owner in AZ to set up qualifiers in 14.1, 9 and 10 ball. Attempts to set up something in your home room has been unproductive and I decided to go elsewhere.

Hope all is well,
Holly
 
Hey Kev,
How tough are these. Is it something I should consider if money is available? Would these be on scale with the 14and1.com Nationals - unhandicapped obviously?

Sorry I didn't make it to the last 10-ball tourney, probably won't be at the one on Easter Sunday either. I am hoping to get down to Pittsfield in the next week or two.

Stev
 
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Hey Kev,
How tough are these. Is it something I should consider if money is available? Would these be on scale with the 14and1.com Nationals - unhandicapped obviously?

Sorry I didn't make it to the last 10-ball tourney, probably won't be at the one on Easter Sunday either. I am hoping to get down to Pittsfield in the next week or two.

Stev
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Hey Steve, these qualifiers are open to anyone that wants to play. You can pretty much bank on that there will be strong competition.

See you soon
Kev
 
More NCS 14.1 qualifiers scheduled

Morning! Below are three additional NCS 14.1 qualifiers which were added in the past couple of days to the NCS calendar. Additionally we are also scheduling 9 and 10 ball qualifiers in preparation for the NCA 9 and 10 ball National Championships. For the most updated list of all qualifier dates and locations please visit the NCS Calendar under the Events tab at [SIZE="3"]www.playcsipool.com[/SIZE]

The NCS 14.1 Continuous National Championship is scheduled July 31-August 2, 2009 at Comet Billiards (Home of the Accu-Stats Arena) in Parsippany, NJ. Accu-Stats will be live streaming the event. In order to play in the national tournament you must win a spot through a qualifier. We currently have thirteen 14.1 qualifiers scheduled and are regularly updating the calendar. Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.

(Southern California)
May 23-24, 2009
Butera’s
476 West Los Angeles Ave.
Moorpark, CA
Entry: $60
Open: 11 am
Start: 12 noon
Contact: Sal Butera
805-523-3088


(Tennessee)
June 6-7, 2009
Murfreesboro Billiard Club
1253 NW Broad St.
Murfreesboro, TN
Entry: $60
Open: 8 am
Start: 9 am
Contact: Rick Doner
888-385-9018

(Washington State)
June 27-28, 2009
Uncle Jack’s Billiards
5800 198th Street SW
Lynwood, WA
Entry: $60
Added: Airfare to NCS 14.1 National Championship
(w/ 16 players)
Open: 11 am
Start: 12 noon
Contact: Randy Camantigue
425-640-5474

CueSports International would like to thank the OBCues, DELTA-13, Hustlin' USA and all the host rooms, owners and tournament directors around the country for their support of the NCS.

Have a great day!
 
Fat's Billiards, Derby CT NCS 14.1 Qualifier

Thanks to Michael of Fat's Billiards for his support and love of the sport!

May 30-31, 2009
Fat's Billiards
139 Main St. #3
Derby, CT
203-734-7713

Contact: Michael Pierce
Entry: $60
Open: 11 am

Format: Double elimination, race to 100 on both sides of brackets, finals one race to 150.

For more information about the NCS, NCS qualifiers or if interested in hosting an NCS qualifier please contact me at holly@playcsipool.com
 
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Added NCS qualifier: Illinois State 14.1 Championship May 30-31 Red Shoes Billiards

Thanks to John Lavin and the team at Red Shoes Billiards who are hosting the Illinois State 14.1 Championship and NCS qualifier

May 30-31, 2009
Illinois State 14.1 Championship
Red Shoes Billiards
12009 S. Pulaski Rd
Alsip, Illinois
708-388-3700
Contact: John Lavin
Entry: $60 (incl. green fee)
Open: 10 am / Start: Noon

Format: Double elimination, race to 100 on both sides of brackets, finals one race to 150.

For more information about the NCS, NCS qualifiers or if interested in hosting an NCS qualifier please contact me at holly@playcsipool.com
 
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Holly said:
Thanks to John Lavin and the team at Red Shoes Billiards who are hosting the Illinois State 14.1 Championship and NCS qualifier

May 30-31, 2009
Illinois State 14.1 Championship
Red Shoes Billiards
12009 S Pulaski Rd
Alsip, Illinois
708-388-3700
Contact: John Lavin
Entry: $60 (incl. green fee)
Open: 10 am / Start: Noon

Format: Double elimination, race to 100 on both sides of brackets, finals one race to 150.

For more information about the NCS, NCS qualifiers or if interested in hosting an NCS qualifier please contact me at holly@playcsipool.com
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Great news.

Bobby Hunter and Jeff Carter are working on all the tables. Bobby did about 4 of them as of Monday and they play superb. I heard Jeff was back in town and the two of them were working on more of them a few days ago. They should all be playing nice for the tournament.
 
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Yes, John at Red Shoes was telling me the work they've been putting into the tables. They will be sweet for the upcoming tournaments.
 
Holly said:
Thanks to John Lavin and the team at Red Shoes Billiards who are hosting the Illinois State 14.1 Championship and NCS qualifier

May 30-31, 2009
Illinois State 14.1 Championship
Red Shoes Billiards
12009 S Pulaski Rd
Alsip, Illinois
708-388-3700
Contact: John Lavin
Entry: $60 (incl. green fee)
Open: 10 am / Start: Noon

Format: Double elimination, race to 100 on both sides of brackets, finals one race to 150.

For more information about the NCS, NCS qualifiers or if interested in hosting an NCS qualifier please contact me at holly@playcsipool.com
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I should know this but....

Since these qualifiers are also being called state Chmpionships, are they restricted to residents of the respective states??

thanks.
 
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dmgwalsh said:
I should know this but....

Since these qualifiers are also being called state Chmpionships, are they restricted to residents of the respective states??

thanks.
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Dennis, I can answer that one for you, the answer is no, any USA citizen is eligible at all qualifiers.

Kev
 
Thanks Kevin :) yes, open to all U.S citizens regardless of state of residency.
 
I apologize if this question has already been asked, but are you allowed to play a second qualifier if you've already won one?

Sounds like a tough decision. I am a biiiiiig believer in not letting already-qualified people play in qualifiers, but some of these tournaments are being called state championships. So if a player wins the 2009 NY State Championship, here would be your two options:

1) Bar him from future qualifiers. This means he can't also become the 2009 Connecticut State Champion. Not good.
2) Allow him to play in the CT tournament. This hurts everyone in the CT tournament who is knocked out of contention by someone who already has a spot. Not good.

Just wondering if this has been addressed?

Thanks,
Steve
 
Steve Lipsky said:
I apologize if this question has already been asked, but are you allowed to play a second qualifier if you've already won one?

Sounds like a tough decision. I am a biiiiiig believer in not letting already-qualified people play in qualifiers, but some of these tournaments are being called state championships. So if a player wins the 2009 NY State Championship, here would be your two options:

1) Bar him from future qualifiers. This means he can't also become the 2009 Connecticut State Champion. Not good.
2) Allow him to play in the CT tournament. This hurts everyone in the CT tournament who is knocked out of contention by someone who already has a spot. Not good.

Just wondering if this has been addressed?

Thanks,
Steve
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Steve, thanks for your question and a valid one. Players are allowed to play in more than 1 qualifier even if they already earned a spot (at least in the 3 qualifiers I am running anyhow), but cannot win another qualifier spot of course. If they did win then the spot gets handed down to second place etc..But I don't want to exclude a player from trying to win a title if they choose too. The qualifier entry fees are the source for paying the $350 for the qualifier spots so there is no prize money to speak of at qualifiers themselves, so thats a non factor as well.

Kev
 
Red Shoes Illinois qualifier in 9 days

Holly said:
Thanks to John Lavin and the team at Red Shoes Billiards who are hosting the Illinois State 14.1 Championship and NCS qualifier

May 30-31, 2009
Illinois State 14.1 Championship
Red Shoes Billiards
12009 S Pulaski Rd.
Alsip, Illinois
708-388-3700
Contact: John Lavin
Entry: $60 (incl. green fee)
Open: 10 am / Start: Noon

Format: Double elimination, race to 100 on both sides of brackets, finals one race to 150.

For more information about the NCS, NCS qualifiers or if interested in hosting an NCS qualifier please contact me at holly@playcsipool.com
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bump for the qualifier a week from this coming Saturday!
 
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