International Challenge of Champions 2014(California) 7 Oct,3pm (9Ball) Winner $25K

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spartan

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The International Challenge of Champions starts tomorrow 7 Oct2014 3pm
Used to be a prestigious event and regarded as one of toughest to win. It used to be 8 players field and winner take all $50K prize
But since 2009 , event was watered down to only 4 players single elimination and smaller winners take all prize of only $25K
Now only need to win 2 matches to be champion so IMHO bit of a joke !

Players:
Darren Appleton
Shane Van Boening
Thorsten Hohmann
Dennis Orcollo

PRIZE FUND $25,000
Winner Takes All $25,000

TV/ Stream
TV : ESPN/ESPN2
Live Stream: To be Advised

PAST WINNERS
Year Winner

1991 United States Mike Lebron
1992 United States Buddy Hall
1993 United States Allen Hopkins
1994 United States Nick Varner
1995 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
1996 Germany Ralf Souquet
1997 Germany Oliver Ortmann
1998 Taiwan Lee Kun-fang
1999 Philippines Francisco Bustamante
2000 Germany Oliver Ortmann
2001 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
2002 Philippines Efren Reyes
2003 Philippines Francisco Bustamante
2004 Germany Thomas Engert
2005 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
2006 United States Johnny Archer
2007 Netherlands Niels Feijen
2008 China Fu Jian-bo
2009 Finland Mika Immonen
2010 Finland Mika Immonen
2011 United Kingdom Darren Appleton
2012 United Kingdom Darren Appleton


SOME PAST FINALS
1991 Mike Lebron v Buddy Hall
Controversial alleged "dumping scandal"
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=298512
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y12sL1oR2s

2001 Chao Fong Pang vs Bustamante
Lots of incredible shotmaking in final rack decider
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcv9KZVo40o


FORMAT/ RULES (Previous Editions)
Each match is compose of two sets; each of them is race to 5 and in
alternate break. Players lag to determine who shall break in the
first set. The player who loses that set will break in the second.

A 30-second shot clock rule of is used. This means a player must
make a shot within 30 seconds lest the other player will receive
ball-in-hand. Each player, however, can call for an extension but
only once per rack.

Unlike other nineball tournaments, a player must call the 9-ball
before pocketing it. Failing to call the shot or the 9-ball going in
another pocket other than the one called will result the 9-ball
being respotted and the player loses his turn at the table. Also, a
player can't win a rack by pocketing the 9-ball in the break.

To win a match, a player has to win both sets. If the sets are split
(one player winning the first but other player winning the next),
players again lag to break at the one rack decider.

:D
 
Thanks for the info. I went to a few of these when they were held in CT. Dropping it to 25k price is not as bad as having a field of 4. They may as well split it 4 ways and have a $6,000 vacation.

spartan said:
The International Challenge of Champions starts tomorrow 7 Oct2014 3pm
Used to be a prestigious event and regarded as one of toughest to win. It used to be 8 players field and winner take all $50K prize
But since 2009 , event was watered down to only 4 players single elimination and smaller winners take all prize of only $25K
Now only need to win 2 matches to be champion so IMHO bit of a joke !

Players:
Darren Appleton
Shane Van Boening
Thorsten Hohmann
Dennis Orcollo

PRIZE FUND $25,000
Winner Takes All $25,000

TV/ Stream
TV : ESPN/ESPN2
Live Stream: To be Advised

PAST WINNERS
Year Winner

1991 United States Mike Lebron
1992 United States Buddy Hall
1993 United States Allen Hopkins
1994 United States Nick Varner
1995 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
1996 Germany Ralf Souquet
1997 Germany Oliver Ortmann
1998 Taiwan Lee Kun-fang
1999 Philippines Francisco Bustamante
2000 Germany Oliver Ortmann
2001 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
2002 Philippines Efren Reyes
2003 Philippines Francisco Bustamante
2004 Germany Thomas Engert
2005 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
2006 United States Johnny Archer
2007 Netherlands Niels Feijen
2008 China Fu Jian-bo
2009 Finland Mika Immonen
2010 Finland Mika Immonen
2011 United Kingdom Darren Appleton
2012 United Kingdom Darren Appleton


SOME PAST FINALS
1991 Mike Lebron v Buddy Hall
Controversial alleged "dumping scandal"
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=298512
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y12sL1oR2s

2001 Chao Fong Pang vs Bustamante
Lots of incredible shotmaking in final rack decider
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcv9KZVo40o


FORMAT/ RULES (Previous Editions)
Each match is compose of two sets; each of them is race to 5 and in
alternate break. Players lag to determine who shall break in the
first set. The player who loses that set will break in the second.

A 30-second shot clock rule of is used. This means a player must
make a shot within 30 seconds lest the other player will receive
ball-in-hand. Each player, however, can call for an extension but
only once per rack.

Unlike other nineball tournaments, a player must call the 9-ball
before pocketing it. Failing to call the shot or the 9-ball going in
another pocket other than the one called will result the 9-ball
being respotted and the player loses his turn at the table. Also, a
player can't win a rack by pocketing the 9-ball in the break.

To win a match, a player has to win both sets. If the sets are split
(one player winning the first but other player winning the next),
players again lag to break at the one rack decider.

:D
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spartan said:
The International Challenge of Champions starts tomorrow 7 Oct2014 3pm
Used to be a prestigious event and regarded as one of toughest to win. It used to be 8 players field and winner take all $50K prize
But since 2009 , event was watered down to only 4 players single elimination and smaller winners take all prize of only $25K
Now only need to win 2 matches to be champion so IMHO bit of a joke !

Players:
Darren Appleton
Shane Van Boening
Thorsten Hohmann
Dennis Orcollo

PRIZE FUND $25,000
Winner Takes All $25,000

TV/ Stream
TV : ESPN/ESPN2
Live Stream: To be Advised

PAST WINNERS
Year Winner

1991 United States Mike Lebron
1992 United States Buddy Hall
1993 United States Allen Hopkins
1994 United States Nick Varner
1995 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
1996 Germany Ralf Souquet
1997 Germany Oliver Ortmann
1998 Taiwan Lee Kun-fang
1999 Philippines Francisco Bustamante
2000 Germany Oliver Ortmann
2001 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
2002 Philippines Efren Reyes
2003 Philippines Francisco Bustamante
2004 Germany Thomas Engert
2005 Taiwan Chao Fong-pang
2006 United States Johnny Archer
2007 Netherlands Niels Feijen
2008 China Fu Jian-bo
2009 Finland Mika Immonen
2010 Finland Mika Immonen
2011 United Kingdom Darren Appleton
2012 United Kingdom Darren Appleton


SOME PAST FINALS
1991 Mike Lebron v Buddy Hall
Controversial alleged "dumping scandal"
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=298512
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y12sL1oR2s

2001 Chao Fong Pang vs Bustamante
Lots of incredible shotmaking in final rack decider
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jcv9KZVo40o


FORMAT/ RULES (Previous Editions)
Each match is compose of two sets; each of them is race to 5 and in
alternate break. Players lag to determine who shall break in the
first set. The player who loses that set will break in the second.

A 30-second shot clock rule of is used. This means a player must
make a shot within 30 seconds lest the other player will receive
ball-in-hand. Each player, however, can call for an extension but
only once per rack.

Unlike other nineball tournaments, a player must call the 9-ball
before pocketing it. Failing to call the shot or the 9-ball going in
another pocket other than the one called will result the 9-ball
being respotted and the player loses his turn at the table. Also, a
player can't win a rack by pocketing the 9-ball in the break.

To win a match, a player has to win both sets. If the sets are split
(one player winning the first but other player winning the next),
players again lag to break at the one rack decider.

:D
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Only in pro pool does the prize money go down over 25 years .
 
Where in California will the event take place? (I'm too lazy to google.)

Arnaldo
 
I can't believe, Challenge of Champions has turned into an extremely well paying Mini tournament. With four players they should at least do a round robin format to see who comes out on top. Other than the final prize for the one winner which is still a great pay day for the one winner, I think the make it happen events from Accu-stats beat the heck out of this(Pat you and the guys are awesome!!!! gotta love those events. There's always amazing play at them all and they feel like a true event.

I'm sure having the title of Challenge of Champions Champion is amazing to have on your playing resume but this reduction in prize and size just isn't feeling right for the inherent significance of the title. Also weren't there other Champions that should have been included? Maybe I didn't keep track this past year as well as I should have to make this statement but I'm curious what others think.

Good shooting to you all,

Kevin
 
Thanks

Thanks for this information!

But what kind of format is this, where only 4 players participate?
Always thought, there should have been 16 instead of 8, cause it started with quarter finals.
Now it's starting with semis?

Let's play every player against each other - minimum...

... in Tennis they're playing 2 groups of 4 players with round robin.
Then semis with winner A : second B, and winner B : second A!
 
I hope nobody dumps. :D
Tournament ?
That's sad .
16 players should have been the minimum number.
 
arnaldo said:
Where in California will the event take place? (I'm too lazy to google.)

Arnaldo
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Harrah's Resort Southern California, 33750 Valley Center Rd, Valley Center, CA 92082.

Tomorrow at 3pm PST the Men's International Challenge of Champions will take place between Darren Appleton, Shane Van Boening, Thorsten Hohmann and Dennis Orcollo. This event is free to attend, will last roughly 5 to 6 hours and there will also be an OB cue given away to one lucky spectator. There is also a free exhibition scheduled right after the taping at 9pm PST.

On Wednesday the 8th at 3pm PST will be the Women's Tournament of Champions which will take place between Ga Young Kim, Kelly Fisher, Karen Corr and OB Pro Team member Allison Fisher (good luck Allison!). This event is free to attend, will last roughly 5 to 6 hours and there will also be an OB cue given away to one lucky spectator. There is also a free exhibition scheduled right after the taping at 9pm PST.

On Thursday the 9th at 2pm PST will be the Trick Shot Magic Event which will take place between Florian "Venom" Kohler, Nick Nikolaidis, Andy Segal and Gabi Visiou. This event is free to attend, will last roughly 5 to 6 hours and there will also be an OB cue given away to one lucky spectator.

More information about this can be found on a Facebook post that we just did here:
https://www.facebook.com/obcues/pho...9343843410560/868789593132646/?type=1&theater
 
Saver time

Where is Buddy Hall and Mike Lebron?
Mike bragged to me an Efren how they Dumped?
Looks like there is no Dump this time.

I don't like Invitationals, it set's up a four person conspiracy.

How about a Saver, they can all make Money$.
 
The Draw

c_bruner said:
does anyone know what the draw is?
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The womens event is races to 4. Kelly Fisher vs Karen Corr and Ga-young Kim vs Allison Fisher is the first draw on the womens side. Not sure bout the men.

Wedge
 
I was told espn will be airing the event shortly after this weekend. So make sure to check listings in the next coming weeks and set dvrs to record.
 
I read on the casino's Web page that it will air in December or January on ESPN.

Will it be livestreamed?

Somehow I think Appleton will win. He is a real grinder.
 
hang-the-9 said:
Thanks for the info. I went to a few of these when they were held in CT. Dropping it to 25k price is not as bad as having a field of 4. They may as well split it 4 ways and have a $6,000 vacation.
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You can guarantee , there is some kind of cutting up that money.

Unless Strickland is playing, he isnt sharing with no one!

Strickland mite be crazy at times, but you can bet your last dollar on him, knowing that he is trying his heart out to win, I mite be a little crazy myself, but I would say that Strickland can careless about the money he just wants to win!
 
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real bartram said:
Only in pro pool does the prize money go down over 25 years .
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Well to fair this was a special event and never a real tournament. It was a business and like in all businesses there are good times and lean times.

It's still a good payday for a couple days of work.
 
Pretty even field. Split 4 way, 6K each and play winner takes home the final 1K.
 
takeitdown said:
I read on the casino's Web page that it will air in December or January on ESPN.

Will it be livestreamed?

Somehow I think Appleton will win. He is a real grinder.
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That is not true! they are playing in a Casino!!! pick your horse :groucho:
 
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