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I need help finding the post described below:


A month or so ago, there was a thread talking about pro qualifications and such.

Some made a post describing the policies of the Japanese Billiard Assn. (JBA)
I think that was the name of the organization.

The governing body in Japan has the policy that if you want to play in the pro events, you must pass a test.

The play a number of 'equal offense' games and you must get a certain number or you cannt play. Amateurs cannot play in pro events and pros cannot play in amateur events.

In the rare exception, an amateur player may be able to play in pro event- costs him half and he wins half.

Anyone that knows the post or the info, please contact me:
Thanks,

Mark Griffin,
Markg@playcsipool.com
 
Lenny- thanks a lot.

I tried searching but I was having problems.

You did in 5 minutes what I couldn't do in over 2 hours.

I think I need 9 to 7.

Thanks buddy

Mark Griffin
 
Mark Griffin said:
Lenny- thanks a lot.

I tried searching but I was having problems.

You did in 5 minutes what I couldn't do in over 2 hours.

I think I need 9 to 7.

Thanks buddy

Mark Griffin
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I had a laugh when you said it was a month or so ago, the thread is from 16 months ago, time must be flying by, haha. :p

P.S. I am in Vegas and will play some cheap with you again, was fun. No 9/7 though Mark the Bark. :grin-square:
 
Fast Lenny said:
I had a laugh when you said it was a month or so ago, the thread is from 16 months ago, time must be flying by, haha. :p

P.S. I am in Vegas and will play some cheap with you again, was fun. No 9/7 though Mark the Bark. :grin-square:
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Allright Mr. Fast Lenny:

This post was 'reposted' in another thread about 1-3 months ago. That is where I saw it. Believe it or not, I can remember if something happened 3 months ago vs 16 months ago.

But you have got to tell me how you found it - my search methods don't work very well.

Let me know what your schedule is (for staying in Vegas) and we can get togerther.

Mark G
 
Mark,

Can this be the next TAR match? My money's on you. What this 9 / 7 thing? Does he need that much weight :p?

Was in Vegas a couple of weeks ago. Didn't get a chance to stop by the offices. Very best holiday wishes to you, Sunnyday and everyone at CSI.

Lyn
 
Mark Griffin said:
... But you have got to tell me how you found it - my search methods don't work very well. ...
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If you search on "japanese amateur" the thread is listed as the sixth or seventh hit. Picking the right search terms is sometimes a matter of luck.
 
Wow, I remember that post! Too much time on AZ! lol.

One thing about searches, I have almost no luck using the AZ search. But if I do a google search, and limit it to AZ forums, I have a much higher success rate.
 
iusedtoberich said:
... One thing about searches, I have almost no luck using the AZ search. But if I do a google search, and limit it to AZ forums, I have a much higher success rate.
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Yes, the built in search is not ideal. It refuses to consider short words like ABP. It does have knowledge of posting dates which is sometimes useful.
 
Mark Griffin said:
I need help finding the post described below:


A month or so ago, there was a thread talking about pro qualifications and such.

Some made a post describing the policies of the Japanese Billiard Assn. (JBA)
I think that was the name of the organization.

The governing body in Japan has the policy that if you want to play in the pro events, you must pass a test.

The play a number of 'equal offense' games and you must get a certain number or you cannt play. Amateurs cannot play in pro events and pros cannot play in amateur events.

In the rare exception, an amateur player may be able to play in pro event- costs him half and he wins half.

Anyone that knows the post or the info, please contact me:
Thanks,

Mark Griffin,
Markg@playcsipool.com
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Mark,

This might be the original thread that you were looking for:

http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=291575&highlight=japan+tournaments

Darryl
 
Mark Griffin said:
I need help finding the post described below:


A month or so ago, there was a thread talking about pro qualifications and such.

Some made a post describing the policies of the Japanese Billiard Assn. (JBA)
I think that was the name of the organization.

The governing body in Japan has the policy that if you want to play in the pro events, you must pass a test.

The play a number of 'equal offense' games and you must get a certain number or you cannt play. Amateurs cannot play in pro events and pros cannot play in amateur events.

In the rare exception, an amateur player may be able to play in pro event- costs him half and he wins half.

Anyone that knows the post or the info, please contact me:
Thanks,

Mark Griffin,
Markg@playcsipool.com
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ah, man.

Lou Figueroa
gonna to have to start
practicing his EO
 
Just read that thread. Sounds interesting. Obviously golf is a lot different due to long established governing bodies and explicit amateur status rules, but the test aspect sounds similar to the concept of passing the rules and PAT exams to joint the PGA of America.
 
Seem to remember years ago during the MPBA era, you had to earn sufficent qualifying points as a player / member before you could play in one of their events. That is if you were not a regular tour player. Always liked that scenario.

Lyn
 
I posted that thread a while back, I meant to continue it, but never really got around to it. If you would like any other information about the organization of pool in Japan, just let me know (not that I know everything about it, but I have been around a bit).
 
Mark Griffin said:
Allright Mr. Fast Lenny:

This post was 'reposted' in another thread about 1-3 months ago. That is where I saw it. Believe it or not, I can remember if something happened 3 months ago vs 16 months ago.

But you have got to tell me how you found it - my search methods don't work very well.

Let me know what your schedule is (for staying in Vegas) and we can get togerther.

Mark G
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I typed in amateur billiard Japanese and it popped up bud, just razzing you about the time frame, haha. I should be here in Vegas for the week then back to Phoenix for Christmas with the family. Look forward to playing again as long as the table is tight and the bet is right ($10-$20). :thumbup:
 
cardiac kid said:
Mark,

Can this be the next TAR match? My money's on you. What this 9 / 7 thing? Does he need that much weight :p?

Was in Vegas a couple of weeks ago. Didn't get a chance to stop by the offices. Very best holiday wishes to you, Sunnyday and everyone at CSI.

Lyn
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Thanks for the vote of confidence Lyn, haha. I would like to play Mark some one pocket as an under card for a real match, maybe a quick race to 3 or something for dinner and drinks.
 
Much better success searching for threads using Google.

I like the Japanese way. Make players EARN the right to play through skill.

Much better than the pay your entry fees/membership dues and you are a pro method in the USA.
 
JB Cases said:
Much better success searching for threads using Google.

I like the Japanese way. Make players EARN the right to play through skill.

Much better than the pay your entry fees/membership dues and you are a pro method in the USA.
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Well, to be honest, the japanese pro test isn't all that difficult. Any solid A player from the US (slightly higher than the lower level japanese A players) should be able to pass it with no problem at all. From there it is just a matter of paying fees and dues.
 
as a non pro here is one opinion about having a test in order to enter
as long as there are enough spots available so that a pro is not shut out from playing
entering into a tournament where you get a chance to play against a pro
for some is an opportunity of a lifetime
i would love to play one pocket against efren/ shane / alex/scott etc etc etc knowing i would lose
it would be priceless to do that
only in that type of scenario (ie tournament) could i get a chance for that to happen
 
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