Cha & Barretta Will Lead Ladies at Mezz Classic

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Cha & Barretta Will Lead Ladies at Mezz Classic
By Sally Lee

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photo courtesy JP Parmentier


Orlando , Florida- Women pros Yu Ram Cha and Jennifer Barretta will headline a select number of female talent to play the men at the Mezz Classic Aug 6-9,2009 at Corner Pocket Billiards in Orlando,FL. The Mezz Classic will feature two pro events with the Mezz Classic Straight Pool Invitational and The Mezz Classic 10-Ball Invitational which is presented by sponsor Ozone Billiards. Ozone Billiards will also once again host the 4th Annual Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open which will coincide with the pro events. Brunswick Billiards, Simonis Cloth, Aramith Balls, Master Chalk, Laser Rack, and House of Billiards are top sponsors.

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Barretta returns to pro pool with new sponsor Mezz Cues

Other notable female players playing are Jeannie Seaver and Cristina De la Garza. Seaver is a numerous Florida Women's Pro Tour Player of the Year and De La Garza was a recent winner of the BCA Open Women's 8-Ball winner. Barretta, sponsored by Mezz Cues, was formerly ranked in the top 10 in the USA and winner of the Empress Cup in Korea, and is back on tour full swing after a 2 year break.

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De La Garza & Seaver will brave the men's division at The Mezz Classic

All eyes will be on the 22 year old Korean phenom Yu Ram Cha. Cha made a huge impact in her rookie year on the womens pro tour scene with a slew of top 5 finishes including a 3rd at the US Open where she defeated former #1 Karen Corr on ESPN. More notably, Cha is very seasoned against men pros defeating notable top men players such as Shane Van Boening, Tony Crosby, and Ronnie Wiseman. Cha will be a tough draw in the Mezz Classic for any player.

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Cha gets an embrace from manager Cindy Lee & coach Charlie Williams after her dramatic comeback win over Van Boening in Las Vegas

All info at www.dragonpromotions.com
 
Sweet Marissa said:
If ladies are playing in the men's division, wouldn't that make it... OPEN?
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Nope. They appear to be Semi-Invitationals. Sponsor invites and fill the field like an open as opposed to full invitational where the entire field is invited.

This is in contrast to the DP Championships which are sponsor invites and qualifiers ( which may or may not be open) and possible last minute fill ins.
 
Tbeaux said:
Nope. They appear to be Semi-Invitationals. Sponsor invites and fill the field like an open as opposed to full invitational where the entire field is invited.

This is in contrast to the DP Championships which are sponsor invites and qualifiers ( which may or may not be open) and possible last minute fill ins.
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It just hardly seems fair since men aren't allowed to play in women's events.
 
Sweet Marissa said:
It just hardly seems fair since men aren't allowed to play in women's events.
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There are only a few women's events a year sanctioned by WPBA. I don't think that hurts the men.

Plus the MEZZ tournament doesn't say its only for men. I don't think it matters since there are only three women playing in it.
 
QueenB said:
There are only a few women's events a year sanctioned by WPBA. I don't think that hurts the men.

Plus the MEZZ tournament doesn't say its only for men. I don't think it matters since there are only three women playing in it.
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There have just been so many arguments from a lot of the men about not playing in women's events, and I've always contended that women don't play in men's events, that they play in open events. After all, it isn't the ladies fault for having a great structure within the WPBA, and that the UPA (the self-proclaimed men's tour) doesn't.

On the DP press release, it states they're playing in the men's division. If Dragon Promotions allows women to play in the men's division, I imagine that there will be a few arguments from the men to play in their women's.

My post wasn't meant as an attack on the ladies, and I do wish them the best of luck! :)
 
Sweet Marissa said:
There have just been so many arguments from a lot of the men about not playing in women's events, and I've always contended that women don't play in men's events, that they play in open events. After all, it isn't the ladies fault for having a great structure within the WPBA, and that the UPA (the self-proclaimed men's tour) doesn't.

On the DP press release, it states they're playing in the men's division. If Dragon Promotions allows women to play in the men's division, I imagine that there will be a few arguments from the men to play in their women's.

My post wasn't meant as an attack on the ladies, and I do wish them the best of luck! :)
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Yes I see your point. The wording used to describe tournaments is NOT standard. Here are Terrys Tournament Vocabulary definitions, they should be mixed and matched to the intended tournament.:smile:

1) Open-all comers.

2) Mens (Boys) Open- all male comers.

3) Womens (Girls) Open- all female comers.

4) Pro- limited to professionals.

5) Amateur- limited to amateurs.

6) ProAm- Professionals and Amateurs welcome.

7) Invitational- must be invited.

8) Open/Invitational- Like this tournament.

9) Championship-LIMITED TO THOSE WHO QUALIFY or done in OPEN FORMAT! (Mens, womens or both)

10) Limited entry- A scaled size field for opens and open/invitational.

11) Handicapped- not about giving weight but instead for persons who are handicapped.

12) Juniors- those under 18 years of age.

13) Seniors- those who have semi retired.
 
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