Derby Details

This arrived in my mailbox this a.m.:

THE 12TH ANNUAL DERBY CITY CLASSIC
presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel
January 22nd-30th, 2010

Event Schedule at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Southern Indiana
Ring Games & Mini-Tournaments (subject to change)

Thursday, January 21st
• Late sign-ups (if fields are not full) 4 pm-10 pm
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

Friday, January 22nd
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am
• 9-BALL BANK DRAW 10:00 am
• Players meeting 12:00 pm
• Play begins (9-Ball Bank) 1:00 pm
• 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• Bank Ring Game 12 am

Saturday, January 23rd
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge 12 am
• 9-Ball Bank Mini 12 am

Sunday, January 24th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank & One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
• ONE-POCKET DRAW 10:00 am
• Players Meeting (One Pocket) 12:00 pm
• 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• Play begins (One Pocket) 1:00 pm
• One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge 12 am
• Boney’s Senior One-Pocket Mini 12 am

Monday, January 25th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
• One-Pocket match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• Semi-Finals (9-Ball Bank) 7:00 pm
• One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Finals (9-Ball Bank) 9:00 pm
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge 12 am

Tuesday, January 26th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am
• One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm
• Hall of Fame Dinner 6 pm
Steve Booth 603-496-8321
• One-Pocket match play continues 7 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• The One-Pocket Challenge in AZ room
• One-Handed One-Pocket Mini 12 am

Wednesday, January 27th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for One Pocket & 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-BALL DRAW 10:00 am
• Players meeting 12:00 pm
• One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm
• Play begins (9-Ball) 1:00 pm
• 9-Ball match play continues 7 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• The One-Pocket Challenge in AZ room

Thursday, January 28th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• Semi-Finals (One-Pocket) 7:00 pm
• 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Finals (One-Pocket) 9:00 pm
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• The One-Pocket Challenge in AZ room

Friday, January 29th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm
• 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am
• 9-Ball Mini 12 am

Saturday, January 30th
• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am
• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am
• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-3 pm
• Semi-Finals (9-Ball) 7:00 pm
• Finals (9-Ball) 9:00 pm
• Thank You’s 10:00 pm
• Awards Ceremony
(9-Ball Bank, One-Pocket, 9-Ball
& All Around Champions) 10:30 pm
• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am



THE $10,000 STRAIGHT POOL CHALLENGE
PLEASE CONTACT BOB JEWETT (408) 615-7479

THE ONE-POCKET CHALLENGE JAN. 26-28
HELD IN THE AZ ROOM
PLEASE CONTACT JAY HELFERT (310) 370-3994
OR JAYHELFERT@YAHOO.COM



Entry Fees
Regardless of the sport, all competitors have valid reasons for participating in tournaments and contests - recognition, the level of play, the internalized struggle, and the personal satisfaction. Rarely do they mention monetary reward, but as the old adage suggests, if they say it's the principle, it's the money. After all, "Show me the money" may be the new catch phrase, but the concept is an old one. It is not unusual for professional players with financial acumen and business write-offs to complain about the size of entry fees in the relation to prize money potential or size of purse. Ben Franklin wanted two birds with one stone, and these days, everyone with time management skills and economic savvy wants the best bang for their buck. The Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel, with a high level of guaranteed prize money in relation to its low entry fee, provides an explosive opportunity that few players, professional or amateur, will ignore. Only in The Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel can a total and modest $405 (Entry Fees include a $10.00 registration fee for each event) entry fee investment give you the chance to win money in all three different games. It's an irresistible billiards trifecta.
2010 Event Dates
9-Ball Banks
$110.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $10.00 registration fee)
Total: $110.00
Friday January 22nd $50.00 Buyback
Guaranteed Added $10,000
Draw 10:00am
Players Meeting 12 Noon
Match Play begins at 1:00pm
One-Pocket
$135.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $10.00 registration fee)
Total: $135.00
Sunday January 24th $75.00 Buyback
Guaranteed Added $15,000
Draw 10:00am
Players Meeting 12 Noon
Match Play begins at 1:00pm

9-Ball
$160.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $10.00 registration fee)
Total: $160.00
Wednesday January 27th $100.00 Buyback
Guaranteed Added $25,000
Draw 10:00am
Players Meeting, 12 Noon
Match Play begins at 1:00pm
9-Ball Mini-Tournament Player Entry
$30.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $5.00 registration fee)
Total: $30.00
Limited to first 64 players Race to 5
Saturday January 23rd
$1,000 Added
Match Play begins at 12:00am
9-Ball Bank Mini-Tournament Player Entry
$30.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $5.00 registration fee)
Total: $30.00
Limited to first 64 players Race to 5
Tuesday January 26th
$1,000 Added
Match Play Begins at 12:00am
One-Pocket Mini-Tournament Player Entry
$30.00 Entry Fee (Entry fee includes a $5.00 registration fee)
Total: $30.00
Limited to first 32 players Race to 2
Friday, January 29th
$1,000 Added
Match Play begins at 12:00am
The deadline for online registration will be Sunday January 17th, 2010 at 9:00pm EST
Refund request must be in writing and received at Diamond Billiard Products, Inc., 4700 New Middle Rd., Jeffersonville, IN 47130 by January 18, 2010. All refunds will be charged a $25.00 cancellation fee. The registration fee will not be refunded.
All refunds will be processed after February 28th, 2010. NO EXCEPTIONS!
For specific information or answers to questions, feel free to contact Diamond Billiard Products, Inc. @ (812)288-7665.
Tickets will be held at the Tournament Office located in the Horseshoe Casino and Hotel and can only be retrieved with a valid photo ID such as a state ID, driver's license or passport. Tickets will be available starting January 21st, 2010. If you have any questions please contact us at: info@dcctickets.com



Spectator Info
9 DAY EVENT PASS
VIP $185.00

VIP TV $240.00

3 Day VIP Finals Pass
Jan. 28th, 29th, and 30th
VIP $105.00

General Admission $100.00
DAILY ADMISSION AM
General Admission $6.00
VIP $10.00
DAILY ADMISSION PM
General Admission $9.00
VIP $15.00
FINALS
General Admission $15.00
VIP $25.00
VIP & VIP TV SEATS ARE NON REFUNDABLE AND NON TRANSFERABLE
Spouse passes to VIP will be charged full price due to limited seating.
Tickets will be held at DCC Office located in the Horseshoe Casino of Southern Indiana and can only be retrieved by the cardholder with original credit card of purchase and a valid photo ID with signature such as a state ID, driver's license or passport. Tickets will be available starting January 21st, 2010. If you have any questions please contact us at: info@dcctickets.com. Thank you for your order and see you at The 12th Annual Derby City Classic presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel.

Don't forget your longjohns.

Just heard a longterm weather forecast for the Midwest, and it appears we could have a repeat of last year's snowstorm. For those of you who remember, the storm caught the casino by surprise and most restaurants didn't open for 24 hours.

Luckily I had a fridge in my room that was well stocked with the essentials foodstuffs and, of course, beer. Entertaining the other stranded pool players made my week.

Anyway, pack some warm clothes, some trail mix or whatever, and a flask of whiskey, just to be safe. You can thank me later.

(For the teetotlers who constantly pester us on this board, or remind us of how holy they are when they play the blessed game of pool -- please go away.)

Updated as of 1-16-10

This arrived in my mailbox today:



The DCC store for On-line Ticket Sales and Player Entries will close Tuesday at 12:01 AM EST. http://dcctickets.com



9-day room packages are still available however you must get them NOW! The 9-day package will also expire Tuesday at 12:01 AM EST. ACK NOW! More info below…



9-day package (limited availability)



GROUP/OFFER CODE S01DPKG



Book online: http://www.harrahs.com/CheckGroupAvailability.do?propCode=UEL&groupCode=S01DPKG

Book by phone: 866-766-2671, code S01DPKG

Minimum stay: 9 nights

Dates available: arrive Fri 1/22/10 and depart Sun 1/31/10 only. Please request a separate reservation for additional nights before and after these package dates.

Price: $99.99/night. Additional $10 per room night per extra room occupant when more than 2 occupants.



Policies/Terms: A credit card is required at time of booking. The nonrefundable first night's deposit is charged for each reservation at the time of booking. Reservations for the 9-Day Package rate cannot be booked for fewer than the 9-day consecutive stay for the dates mentioned above. Cancellation of any day(s) within the 9-day package will result in all days reverting to the individual rates of $120 Sunday-Thursday, $140 Friday-Saturday. The 9-day package is available for a limited time only, so book now.





The Derby City 14.1 Challenge

The Derby City 14.1 Challenge will be held for the fifth straight

year. With $10,100 added and an entry fee of only $100 which is

100% returned as prizes, it's the best money odds in town. The

prelims are Sunday through Wednesday with each entrant shooting a

total of 12 innings of straight pool. $600 in daily prizes are

given for the top 3 daily shooters. The 8 players with the

highest runs have a playoff tourney with 100-point games. Some

games will be on the Accu-stats table, and a run of 100 will get

a bonus of $500 if commented by the shooter. Continue to 150 and

you get another $500 from Accu-stats. Greg Sullivan has offered

a special $1000 bonus for the first run of 200 or more.



Buy your entry at the ticket window and come up to the Straight

Pool Room on the second floor



2010 Event Schedule



Thursday, January 21st

• Late sign-ups (if fields are not full) 4 pm-10 pm

• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 5 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am



Friday, January 22nd

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am

• 9-BALL BANK DRAW 10:00 am

• Players meeting 12:00 pm

• Play begins (9-Ball Bank) 1:00 pm

• 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• Bank Ring Game 8pm



Saturday, January 23rd

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank players 9 am-10 am

• 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm

• 9-Ball Bank match play continues 5 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• The One-Pocket Challenge in AZ room

• 9-Ball Bank Mini 12 am Sponsor – Al Metzinger



Sunday, January 24th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for 9-Ball Bank & One Pocket players 9 am-10 am

• ONE-POCKET DRAW 10:00 am

• Players Meeting (One Pocket) 12:00 pm

• 9-Ball Bank match play resumes 10 am-5 pm

• Play begins (One Pocket) 1:00 pm

• One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• The One-Pocket Challenge in AZ room

• Boney’s Senior One-Pocket Mini 12 am Sponsor – Poison Cues



Monday, January 25th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am

• One-Pocket match play resumes 10 am-5 pm

• Semi-Finals (9-Ball Bank) 7:00 pm

• One-Pocket match play continues 5 pm-12 am

• Finals (9-Ball Bank) 9:00 pm

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• The One-Pocket Challenge in AZ room

• 1-Pocket Mini 12 am Sponsor – Predator Cues





Tuesday, January 26th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for One Pocket players 9 am-10 am

• One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm

• Hall of Fame Dinner 6 pm

Steve Booth 603-496-8321

• One-Pocket match play continues 7 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge 12 am

• One-Handed One-Pocket Mini 12 am Sponsor – American Cuemaker’s Assoc. - ACA



Wednesday, January 27th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for One Pocket & 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am

• 9-BALL DRAW 10:00 am

• Players meeting 12:00 pm

• One-Pocket match play resumes 11 am-5 pm

• Play begins (9-Ball) 1:00 pm

• 9-Ball match play continues 7 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge 12 am



Thursday, January 28th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am

• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm

• Semi-Finals (One-Pocket) 7:00 pm

• 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am

• Finals (One-Pocket) 9:00 pm

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• Fat Boy 10-Ball Challenge 12 am



Friday, January 29th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am

• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-5 pm

• 9-Ball match play continues 5 pm-12 am

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am

• 9-Ball Mini 12 am Sponsor – Al Metzinger



Saturday, January 30th

• Tournament Room clean-up (no admittance) 7 am-9 am

• Practice time for 9-Ball players 9 am-10 am

• 9-Ball match play resumes 10 am-3 pm

• Semi-Finals (9-Ball) 7:00 pm

• Finals (9-Ball) 9:00 pm

• Thank You’s 10:00 pm

• Awards Ceremony

(9-Ball Bank, One-Pocket, 9-Ball

& All Around Champions) 10:30 pm

• Tables available for rental 12 am-7 am



THE 12TH ANNUAL DERBY CITY CLASSIC presented by Horseshoe Casino and Hotel

2010 Event Schedule at Horseshoe Casino and Hotel Southern Indiana

Ring Games & Mini-Tournaments (subject to change)

THE $10,000 STRAIGHT POOL CHALLENGE -- PLEASE CONTACT BOB JEWETT (408) 615-7479

THE ONE-POCKET CHALLENGE HELD IN THE AZ ROOM JAN. 26-28 - PLEASE CONTACT

JAY HELFERT (310) 370-3994 OR JAYHELFERT@YAHOO.COM

WPA WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FOR WHEELCHAIR PLAYERS TO BE HELD JAN. 31 - FEB. 1. Please contact Jeff Dolezal (703) 980-2734.

Jay, you could be right, dunno. I cut and pasted what was mailed to me by the casino.