Important Changes to The Orlando Open at Walt Disney World

[Eydie Romano]

Orlando Open ~Important Changes, READ THIS Carefully to the bottom of the page! We have made some BIG changes to the Orlando Open. These events are going to run nonstop with so much different action!

www.OrlandoOpen.com

8 Ball Event Added on August 3rd at 7PM Both Open and Women’s Events!

The first being an added 8 Ball tournament to Wednesday and Thursday in both women's and Open divisions. There will be NO handicap to this event so just go in and play your best. The fee is $40.00 it includes a $5.00 registration fee. There is no added money to this event, and we will take as many people as we get. Pay at the door for this event. Sign ups will begin at 2PM till 7PM Wednesday. Players auction and play to begin immediately after auction.



RING GAME
Ed Hagen form Diamond Sports Marketing is setting up a ring game for this event. It will be a BIG entry fee TBA, not confirmed yet.. IF you are interested, please give Ed Hagen a call at 502-247-1843 or me at 630-244-2900 or e-mail me at windycityopen@aol.com



APA Event ~ Contact your local APA league operator for more information!

***The Southeast Challenge and The Orlando Open are two completely separate events taking place at the same resort. Please do not confuse the two.***

APA Southeast Challenge ** Now Open to ALL STATES**

In conjunction with:

The Orlando Open at Walt Disney World, Florida

3 Person 8 Ball Team Event Aug 6th & 7th

15 Max Handicap, must have 20 matches to be eligible $375.00 ENTRY FEE per team, includes 2 nights lodging Friday and Saturday nights in (1) guest room.
Additional room or nights are $99.00 pr night x tx. Space limited to 64 teams. This event will sell quickly, so get your reservation today! This event is sold with the hotel room only, no discounts for locals. Hotel accommodations are for Aug 5th and 6th. All tournament play is located at the Coronado Springs Resort on Disney property in the NEW expo center!
All information must be submitted to your league operator for verification of handicap. All entry forms must be in by 7/22/05! Appropriate attire mandatory.
As part of this event the following are available for our group:
1. Discounted Park Hopper Passes

2. Discounted food coupons available (no outside food or drink are permit able)

3. Free round trip airport transportation available

4. Free transportation to all theme parks

5. Extra Magic Hours: Each day, one of Disney’s magical theme parks opens one hour early exclusively for resort guests, or, as a new feature, stays open up to three hours extra after regular park hours To book any of the above please go to www.OrlandoOpen.com and then to http://www.mousetyme.com/OrlandoOpenIntro2.html or by calling Linda at 1-877-300-5865 mention the Orlando Open Do Not use the toll free # after 7 PM She can only book rooms not answer pool questions

*The Orlando Open www.OrlandoOpen.com is a completely separate event that is open for all players and not affiliated with any one-league system. It has events available from Pro to Junior status. You are welcome to play in any of the events as long as they do not conflict with your team play. 8 Ball mini tournaments will be running nonstop all night from Wednesday Aug 3 till Sunday. Questions about the Orlando Open can be directed to Bob Romano at 630-244-2900 or by e-mailing windycityopen@aol.com



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**Note: League Operators Please send entire payment with verified handicap to: The APA Central Florida, Inc 340 S. Candler Ave Orlando, Fla 32835 Questions? Call Gary at 407-293-4717 or e-mail APAORL@aol.com



Registration Money
*Anyone who has sent in his or her money for the Orlando Open VIA postal service, you will receive a confirmation within the next few weeks. The cut off date for sending your registration is July 15th. NO exceptions. The mailbox will be closed at that time and we will NOT be able to retrieve your registration.


Table Equipment

*Please remember that all events except for the Ring game will be on 7 foot Diamond Smart tables with red circle and Aramith pro pool balls for the best in tournament play.



IMPORTANT Hotel/Resort Information
The hotel room block is starting to fill and the room cut off date is July 1st. IF you have not booked your room, you need to do so now because after July 1st the resort has the right to sell the rooms to other guests and they have the right to start charging rack rate which is $179.00 pr night. They have assured me that they will continue to sell them to my players at the pool player rate of $99 up to the time of the event, BUT if they have sold out the hotel, you will be lost for a room there. To book your room either go on line to www.OrlandoOpen.com or call 1-407-939-1020 Be sure to mention The Orlando Open code # G-0422380 Call me at 630-244-2900 before you book a reservation that needs connecting rooms…



**Please understand that this is a 5 star Disney resort. It comes with all great amenities along with a huge water park area. We also have huge discounts on Park Hopper Passes and FREE airport transportation. Use the info below on how to book it.**



Discounted Park Hopper Passes

Your discounted tickets can be purchased at:

http://disneymeetings.disney.go.com/dwm/ticketpages/ticketGroupSelect?id=BCA.



FREE Round Trip Airport Transportation

Please remember. If they want to use the FREE airport / resort transfer you must call 1-407-939-1020 and set up the transfer no later than 10 days prior to your arrival. They will need to know all of your flight information.



Fishing at Disney
At the Coronado Springs resort where this event is being held. There is a huge man made lake stocked with some of the biggest bass you will ever see. If you are an avid fisherman, bring your pole for some wonderful night fishing! You won’t be sorry!

Booth spaces ~ are almost sold out. If you would like a booth contact me at 630-244-2900 or by e-mail at windycityopen@aol.com



Attending Exhibitors
Mueller, Fury, Nat Green Southeast Cues, Josey Custom Cues, Sigel Cues, Cuestore.net, Poolpics By Hoppe, STORIS Management Systems, Joe Tucker, AZBilliards.com, InsidePool, and many more......



Clothing, Smoking and food

*No food or drink is allowed and appropriate attire is requested. Any one trying to bring in food or beverages will have to leave them outside. Anyone coming in questionable clothing will be asked to leave and return dressed appropriately. Please reframe from wearing any low cut shorts or shirts. No men's tank tops. Tank tops for women and shorts are acceptable as long as they are not revealing. Sandals are welcome.



Media Coverage and Diana Hoppe (Poolpics By Hoppe)

AZBilliards.com will be there covering the event, along with Diana Hoppe (Poolpics By Hoppe) She will have a booth where you can have your picture taken with one or more of the celebrity pro players attending or as a group or solo. Diana is the photographer to the stars; she is the most sought after photographer in pool today.



Attending pro players scheduled to appear are:

**Earl Strickland

Tony Crosby

Shannon Daulton

Joe Tucker

Blackjack

Mike Sigel

And many others committed but not confirmed..



Joe Tucker
Joe Tucker will be revealing his new 3rd Eye Stroke Trainer at our event and his Book “Racking Secrets” will be available on a new 2 disc DVD set.

**Joe will also be available for stroke analysis and answer any Aiming questions you may have.



Earl Strickland
Earl will be giving both pool and golf lessons while he is at Disney. He will be there the entire week of August 1st ~ 7th. Contact us if you are interested in taking a lesson. windycityopen@aol.com



Suggestions for travelers coming from out of town
If you are traveling VIA airplane be sure and pack your pool stick well. Either with bubble wrap or in a specialty suitcase designed to carry your cue. You must check your cue, so make sure it is packed securely. Rain gear, this is rainy season in Florida; bring rain gear for the parks. Buy cigarettes and cameras before you leave home.



Questions Comments or Concerns

Questions, comments or concerns regarding the tournament call us Eydie or Bob at 630-244-2900 or e-mail us at windycityopen@aol.com Use only this contact number, not the toll free number associated with the room booking agent.



A special “Thank You” to Mark Griffin, Diana Hoppe, Mike Howerton, John Barton, John Stich, Earl Strickland, Gary Hatfield, Mary Guzzo, Larry Giles, Kelly Larson, Tony Crosby, Ed Hagen, Susie Levinberg, GMPA and my many friends on AZBilliards.com who have reached out from all over the world to help me promote this event

 

[JAM]

...Joe Tucker will be revealing his new 3rd Eye Stroke Trainer at our event and his Book “Racking Secrets” will be available on a new 2 disc DVD set....

I cannot tell you how many times I have heard people asking about that "Racking Secrets" book of Joe Tucker's, wanting to know where to obtain a copy. Ryan "Genie Man" McCreesh had his copy of the book stolen at a pool event last year and was quite upset about it. It is a pool bible to some players.

The DVD set is a godsend and will be a best-seller in the pool world (IMO).

Now if Joe can only come out with a book on BREAKING SECRETS!

JAM

 

[Black-Balled]

Now if Joe can only come out with a book on BREAKING SECRETS!

JAM

I heard it is in there but you have to look at the other side !!

 

[JAM]

I heard it is in there but you have to look at the other side !!

In an ideal pool world, a neutral breaker would be the answer, but it just ain't cost effective to have them in place. At the Skins Billiards Tournament, it was decided to have Scott Smith the TD rack for every player, and the players were not allowed to look at the rack or have him change it.

Some tours and events have incorporated the alternate-break format, which has been met with mixed feelings by a variety of players.

One thing for sure, Joe Tucker is the racking/breaking guru of the pool world, and the Orlando Open provides a golden opportunity for pool players -- amateur, aspiring, and professional -- to pick his brain and gain a little wisdom!

I'm getting me a copy of them DVDs! It is a must-have for my pool library!

Now if I can get only my horse to study it, he may be a dangerous man!

JAM

 

[Boro Nut]

Table Equipment

*Please remember that all events except for the Ring game will be on 7 foot Diamond Smart tables with red circle and Aramith pro pool balls for the best in tournament play.

Ooh lovely. Mickey Mouse tables.

Clothing, Smoking and food

*No food or drink is allowed and appropriate attire is requested. Any one trying to bring in food or beverages will have to leave them outside. Anyone coming in questionable clothing will be asked to leave and return dressed appropriately. Please reframe from wearing any low cut shorts or shirts. No men's tank tops. Tank tops for women and shorts are acceptable as long as they are not revealing. Sandals are welcome.

Ooh lovely. A smoker!

Boro Nut

 

[Eydie Romano]

"Ooh lovely. Mickey Mouse tables."

Not sure what you mean by Mickey Mouse tables~~~? Have you ever played on a Diamond?

"Ooh lovely. A smoker!"

Disney is a non smoking facility~~~

Boro Nut[/QUOTE]

 

[Boro Nut]

Not sure what you mean by Mickey Mouse tables~~~? Have you ever played on a Diamond?

Disney is a non smoking facility~~~

Sorry Eydie, I don't know what I was thinking. I thought you said 7' tables for a minute there, and I couldn't see the point of paying £2000 to travel all the way to Disney when £1500 would buy me a cue long enough to knock them in from here. My mistake.

I thought the fact you listed the smoking and dress code policy then didn't say anything about smoking meant there was no smoking policy, and that I could smoke. Again I apologise for misunderstanding your glaring mistake, even though it was your fault.

Boro Nut

 

[a_susie_cue]

We have all made typos at some time. Was it really necessary to be so mean? Anyone who plays pool knows that she meant a 7 foot table. Some people have way too much time on their hands.

 

[pete lafond]

I love the fact that you were able to get Diamond tables. I'm looking forward to being there. Should be some great games and definitely a great social with tons of players.

 

[JAM]

IMPORTANT Hotel/Resort Information
The hotel room block is starting to fill and the room cut-off date is July 1st...

Just a heads-up for all, July 1st is tomorrow!

Media Coverage and Diana Hoppe (Poolpics By Hoppe)
AZBilliards.com will be there covering the event, along with Diana Hoppe (Poolpics By Hoppe) She will have a booth where you can have your picture taken with one or more of the celebrity pro players attending or as a group or solo. Diana is the photographer to the stars; she is the most sought after photographer in pool today....

Diana is the BEST in the business, bar none! This is a photo with a little of that Hoppe magic that she recently e-mailed to me of my favorite player!

JAM

 

[Boro Nut]

Should be some great games and definitely a great social with tons of players.

Could you be a bit more specific please. Based on current American demographics tons of players could mean as few as three.

Boro Nut

 

[JAM]

Could you be a bit more specific please. Based on current American demographics tons of players could mean as few as three.

It is an accurate representation, Boro Nut, to use the expression "tons of players," but it is quite difficult to be a bit more specific.

One ton equals 2,000 pounds here in the U.S, and the word "tons" in its plural form indicates there is more than 1 ton.

So it can be safe to assume, then, that there will be enough players at the Orlando Open that, if put on a scale, would weigh in at 2 tons or more, i.e., "tons of players."

JAM

 

[Boro Nut]

So it can be safe to assume, then, that there will be enough players at the Orlando Open that, if put on a scale, would weigh in at 2 tons or more, i.e., "tons of players."

OK I'm prepared to be generous, and I think I am, based on what I've seen on Jerry Springer. Shall we say up to 4 minimum?

Boro Nut

 

[JAM]

OK I'm prepared to be generous, and I think I am, based on what I've seen on Jerry Springer. Shall we say up to 4 minimum?

Could you be a bit more specific please. Based on the above-referenced, I did not see any reference to a 4-ton minimum.

JAM

 

[Boro Nut]

Could you be a bit more specific please. Based on the above-referenced, I did not see any reference to a 4-ton minimum.

JAM

Actually I was thinking along the lines of 4 players minimum. But 4 tons is fine. I'm happy with 4 tons. You can hold a quarter final if 8 players turn up.

Boro Nut

 

[JAM]

Actually I was thinking along the lines of 4 players minimum. But 4 tons is fine. I'm happy with 4 tons. You can hold a quarter final if 8 players turn up.

To my knowledge, and subject to check, Boro Nut, there isn't a venue at the Orlando Open for a 4-player minimum, unless you are referring to the ring game. The amount of players in ring games do vary, though, and can exceed 4 players.

So, to be a bit more specific, ring games are played out until there is only one man left standing. I guess if the ring game consists of 8 players, as in your hypothetical, then, in essence, there could be a quarter final with the remaining 4 players in the ring game.

JAM

 

[pete lafond]

OK I'm prepared to be generous, and I think I am, based on what I've seen on Jerry Springer. Shall we say up to 4 minimum?

Boro Nut

Boro NUT,

Am I missing something here, are you adding some value? If you are, please express it so everyone can understand.

Thanks.