CBSA - Questions?

Pool in in a funk, not just the CBSA. Proof.. top players can't afford to play in events.

TSN paying $50,000 for a border battle is kind of gross. they should have added it to the national championship. Canada basically gift wrapped a bunch of money for American players.

Problem with pool....

Sponsors want to make money
Tournament directors want to make money
Host venue want to make money
People renting tables want to make money
People setting up the venue want to make money
Pool players want to make money.

not enough money to pay everyone above.
 
jMorra89 said:
It all boils down to this, whoever is running the show is doing a poor job seeking sponsorship for our national championships. They are the governing body of pool in Canada, that is a good title to have when your approaching any kind of business or company or whatever for sponsorship.
Also, the advertising is poor for our Canadian championships but there is nothing to advertise because the Canadian championships is no longer a tournament nor important in 100 different ways. So there is no point in advertising for it, it's not prestigious enough to even be thought of anymore let alone advertised
We can go on and on about why it's this and why it's that but the truth is that it's just depressing.
It's now held in my home pool room in Toronto, Shooters Billiards. Year after year now the the room owner and CBSA make all the money, meanwhile us pool players are putting on a great show for nickles and dimes.
Sorry if I offended anyone but that"s the ugly truth.
There is so much more to be said but it's just not worth it anymore.
Pool players are slaves to the game of pool in Canada on every level for the last however many years.
The people who are in charge are well aware of this, and they don't care they just pretend they do!

John Morra
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If you want to live a long happy life play pool for fun and get a trade....plumber, electrician...

You will make lots of money and not have to worry bout being no slave.
 
JD_Hogg said:
If you want to live a long happy life play pool for fun and get a trade....plumber, electrician...

You will make lots of money and not have to worry bout being no slave.
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This is almost exactly why nobody is playing out here in Edmonton anymore.
 
Jason Robichaud said:
Pool in in a funk, not just the CBSA. Proof.. top players can't afford to play in events.

TSN paying $50,000 for a border battle is kind of gross. they should have added it to the national championship. Canada basically gift wrapped a bunch of money for American players.

Problem with pool....

Sponsors want to make money
Tournament directors want to make money
Host venue want to make money
People renting tables want to make money
People setting up the venue want to make money
Pool players want to make money.

not enough money to pay everyone above.
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Only because our guys couldn't stop them, I know I had a front row seat for the entire match! FYI Our guys got handsomely paid as well, for LOSING, so there shouldn't be any complaints.

All most ever do is complain, but never step up to the plate....or even worse, they pretend to promote and then steal the added money along with the entry fees,.....

you have to add to your last comment...
"pool players want to make money.....
But "MOST" don't want to do anything in return for it, THAT IS THE PROBLEM..... I changed my mind and joined forces with JACCS instead of CBSA....nothing against them, Steve Cooper and the board do the best they can "with what they have to work with", but the juniors are the new future of our sport, and it is the amateur league players that make it possible for the vendors of billiard equipment and such to in turn SPONSOR events for the pros. Not to mention that they are also extremely grateful for what JACCS is trying to do for them, and know how to express their gratitude, they understand that a simple "thank you" goes a long way!

Keep this ranting and complaining going, and pretty soon we won't have anything to play in! Think about it, good tours have come and gone like the Stan James Tour, because the people who put in the effort, either get BURNT and BURN OUT!

Be part of the solution, don't add to existing problems! If you have something constructive to say then people will pay attention.
 
JD_Hogg said:
If you want to live a long happy life play pool for fun and get a trade....plumber, electrician...

You will make lots of money and not have to worry bout being no slave.
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lol John Morra with a job... :lmao:
 
Lol

Ya ;you are working hard in your pool games,and winning tournaments.I know I am a redneck,but I am not from the Maritimes,I live in Edmonton Alberta,I like the game of pool and I am sorry what that i wrote earlier...Although it did look funny.
 
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seether said:
Ya ;you are working at a door and window plant and out of a sudden they hired in John Morra to assemble doors,but there is a problem, John Morra was to afraid to use a nail gun and to afraid to use an a drill or screw gun because he hadnt use anything like that in his life,He is to afriad to use a tool.Known John Morra couldnt figure out how to use a hacksaw,He mite of thought that it was use like a pool and darn near sawed his fingure of.Ever seen the movie called Pool Hall Junkies,when the guy couldnt use a hammer....
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...fail...
 
LoL

That was actually pretty funny whatever you were trying to say, I think very few people will understand what you're implying. you must be a red neck from the maritimes or something lmao. You totally went off topic about the mesage i was trying to put across, that's because it's very true and the truth is ugly for Canadian Pool.

And yes I don't use hacksaws, chainsaws, drills and all that other bullshit your quacking about.
so scribble out what you just said because it makes zero sense, maybe it does in your brain but thats about it.

who are you anyway? you sound like someone I know...or someone I don't wanna know.
 
jMorra89 said:
That was actually pretty funny whatever you were trying to say, I think very few people will understand what you're implying. you must be a red neck from the maritimes or something lmao. You totally went off topic about the mesage i was trying to put across, that's because it's very true and the truth is ugly for Canadian Pool.

And yes I don't use hacksaws, chainsaws, drills and all that other bullshit your quacking about.
so scribble out what you just said because it makes zero sense, maybe it does in your brain but thats about it.

who are you anyway? you sound like someone I know...or someone I don't wanna know.
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Red-necks in the Maritimes have jobs and make money!!! Chainsaws, hacksaws, drills and that other bullshit can make you $40,000 - $60,000 a year, give you a car, house, woman, kids and the ability to afford a hobby of pool! Pool gives you?
 
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jMorra89 said:
That was actually pretty funny whatever you were trying to say, I think very few people will understand what you're implying. you must be a red neck from the maritimes or something lmao. You totally went off topic about the mesage i was trying to put across, that's because it's very true and the truth is ugly for Canadian Pool.

And yes I don't use hacksaws, chainsaws, drills and all that other bullshit your quacking about.
so scribble out what you just said because it makes zero sense, maybe it does in your brain but thats about it.

who are you anyway? you sound like someone I know...or someone I don't wanna know.
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Good guest,but I am from Alberta.I like Canadian pool and I didnt mean to say that,I ment it as a joke.
 
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Jason Robichaud said:
Red-necks in the Maritimes have jobs and make money!!! Chainsaws, hacksaws, drills and that other bullshit can make you $40,000 - $60,000 a year, give you a car, house, woman, kids and the ability to afford a hobby of pool! Pool gives you?
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Do you play pool?Is there any good pool halls in Fredericton NB?I am thinking on taking a trip to the maritimes.Actually is there any good pool halls in Moncton is what i am asking,or Saint John?I am from Edmonton, Alberta,and dont worry,I got a job as well involving carpentry and manufacturing of doors.
 
seether said:
Are you from Toronto Ontario to?I know that i wrote sounded silly and I 'll try to smarten up,and just play pool and I'll not quack anymore jokes.
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Write whatever you like bud, this forum wouldn't be any fun if people weren't razzin eachother from time to time :)
 
seether said:
Do you play pool?Is there any good pool halls in Fredericton NB?I am thinking on taking a trip to the maritimes.Actually is there any good pool halls in Moncton is what i am asking,or Saint John?I am from Edmonton, Alberta,and dont worry,I got a job as well involving carpentry and manufacturing of doors.
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I can't shoot, how much you wanna play for?
 
Celtic said:
Phil, I would most definately take part and add my time and effort into the game, trying to at least gain some semblence of a formal regional type of competition that can bring the players across Western Canada together and spur interest back into this sport.

As to working with Brad...



He shows a lack of respect for the players of this sport and has himself admitted that his focus is on promoting snooker, not billiards.

I have no real wish to connect the attempt to build something new and better by first thing connecting myself to a person who has admitted he is not really that interested in seeing the growth of billiards and does not care what the player-base within this province think of the events that they are given to play in.

IMO the players and their thoughts on the proper production and organization of events is an important thing to consider as it is their participation in the events that leads to the success of that event.
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I would love to see the growth of all cue sports in Alberta and Canada.
I disagree with the notion that I show a lack of respect for the players as it is quite the opposite. As for Snooker, nobody in the west in the past few years has made an attempt to do anything for the players so I took the idea on (it really is not that involved).
Celtic, you should put your name on the comments you make.
I would work with ANYONE here in Alberta that has the benefit of cue sports in mind and not their wallet.
 
bgrierson said:
I would love to see the growth of all cue sports in Alberta and Canada.
I disagree with the notion that I show a lack of respect for the players as it is quite the opposite. As for Snooker, nobody in the west in the past few years has made an attempt to do anything for the players so I took the idea on (it really is not that involved).
Celtic, you should put your name on the comments you make.
I would work with ANYONE here in Alberta that has the benefit of cue sports in mind and not their wallet.
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If you look back in this thread you'll see that he has posted his name. And I was also a part of the thread where you called us all "shortstops" and said that you were only interested in promoting snooker. It's amazing how the song changes when it suits you.
 
I am aware of what I wrote.
I apologize for that...Their were a few players that made my objective a miserable experience and I regret and apologize that I made such a stupid remark as a backlash.
I would love to run events in all disciplines for Alberta players on a non-profit basis including 8-9-10 Ball. I am aware of all the excellent players in our province that play pool and I would love the chance to run events for them.
Snooker is a passion for me but promoting pool as well is important.
Any ideas?....anyone?
 
Lmao

Well Mr. Robichaud it sounds like you know nothing about pool, you just think you do because actually I have a woman, no kids I'm too young for that right now, and a place to live.
So just don't worry about what pool gives me because it will give me more than it has ever gave you that's a promise.
You'll just make your 60,000 year and act like your a millionaire and that's fine, but what I can make in a lifetime doing what I do will outweigh your bankroll in the long run. So keep working hard and maybe move up to the next level when you get some heart bud.
until then just keep quacking.
Sorry if I'm harsh, but I love roasting guys like you, you're just too easy!:wink:
 
I 'll razz you instead

JD_Hogg said:
Write whatever you like bud, this forum wouldn't be any fun if people weren't razzin eachother from time to time :)
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I think that u must love that show called the Dukes of Hazzard,to be calling yourself JD Hogg.lol
 
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