Whoo hoo, I am so happy that we have a pro event coming to Phoenix. The Desert Shootout Classic April 24-27th 2008. This will be a UPA sactioned event and $25k added, this will bring the big boys to town. It is being promoted by a new promoter named Chuck Bobbit, I have spoken a few times with Chuck and he is a real nice guy and has only the best intentions for the sport. I congratulate him and also thank him for the effort he has gone to to make this happen. As some of you know I do a little promoting myself with the Pros and hope to also bring a Major event to the Phoenix area and so I know the hard work it has been for him to make this happen and the risks involved. I can't wait and I hope that everyone who is a pool enthusiast will get behind this event and support it and maybe we will be able to get more events on the UPA Tour here and in the surrounding areas. There are also some other things that are going on in conjunction with the tournament, I have pasted it here so you can read it for yourself if you did not get it.
PHOENIX, AZ (March 3, 2008) - The United States Professional Poolplayers Association (the "UPA") has announced that it will sanction the upcoming Desert Shootout Classic currently scheduled for April 24-27, 2008. With the UPA sanctioning this event, it now ups the anty as this tournament will be a World Championship qualifier as well as helping determine 2008 U.S. rankings.
The $25,000 added ten-ball tournament will be played at the Sheraton-Crescent Hotel located in Phoenix, Arizona. The equipment of choice, nine foot Pro-Cut Diamond tables and products from our official UPA sponsors Simonis 860 Cloth, Aramith Pro Cup Balls, and the new Delta-13 Rack. The event will be limited to the first 128 paid entrants with the player meeting and draw taking place on April 23rd at 7 p.m., play to follow on Thursday at 8 a.m. To register for this event or for additional details, visit www.desertshootout.com.
Prior to the event, a qualifier will be played at Alexander's Bar & Grill located at 3603 W Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. The qualifier entry is $75 plus a $25 registration fee and will be limited to 64 paid entrants. The first four prizes include a free entry into the main event plus first place will enjoy a four night stay at the hotel; second, a three night stay; third, a two night stay; and fourth, a one night stay.
A second chance tournament will be played April 26th and 27th for those that have been knocked out of the main event. Metro Sportz Bar in Phoenix will be the venue for this $3000 added event. The entry fee is $125 with a $25 registration, limited to 64 shoot-out eliminated players. The cut-off time for registration is noon on April 26th. If available spots are not filled with "shoot-out players", stand-by opportunities will be available on a first come basis.
The event promoter, Chuck Bobbit, stated "We are excited to make this a UPA event and look forward to working together in the future. The Shoot-out is coming together and we expect to have a great event for players and fans alike."
For those of you that are not currently UPA members, please take a moment to visit our website and click on "Join the UPA" for membership details. To registar for the event online Click Here.
PHOENIX, AZ (March 3, 2008) - The United States Professional Poolplayers Association (the "UPA") has announced that it will sanction the upcoming Desert Shootout Classic currently scheduled for April 24-27, 2008. With the UPA sanctioning this event, it now ups the anty as this tournament will be a World Championship qualifier as well as helping determine 2008 U.S. rankings.
The $25,000 added ten-ball tournament will be played at the Sheraton-Crescent Hotel located in Phoenix, Arizona. The equipment of choice, nine foot Pro-Cut Diamond tables and products from our official UPA sponsors Simonis 860 Cloth, Aramith Pro Cup Balls, and the new Delta-13 Rack. The event will be limited to the first 128 paid entrants with the player meeting and draw taking place on April 23rd at 7 p.m., play to follow on Thursday at 8 a.m. To register for this event or for additional details, visit www.desertshootout.com.
Prior to the event, a qualifier will be played at Alexander's Bar & Grill located at 3603 W Dunlap Avenue in Phoenix. The qualifier entry is $75 plus a $25 registration fee and will be limited to 64 paid entrants. The first four prizes include a free entry into the main event plus first place will enjoy a four night stay at the hotel; second, a three night stay; third, a two night stay; and fourth, a one night stay.
A second chance tournament will be played April 26th and 27th for those that have been knocked out of the main event. Metro Sportz Bar in Phoenix will be the venue for this $3000 added event. The entry fee is $125 with a $25 registration, limited to 64 shoot-out eliminated players. The cut-off time for registration is noon on April 26th. If available spots are not filled with "shoot-out players", stand-by opportunities will be available on a first come basis.
The event promoter, Chuck Bobbit, stated "We are excited to make this a UPA event and look forward to working together in the future. The Shoot-out is coming together and we expect to have a great event for players and fans alike."
For those of you that are not currently UPA members, please take a moment to visit our website and click on "Join the UPA" for membership details. To registar for the event online Click Here.
