Official rack of The GSBT: Delta-13
We are very proud to announce that the official rack of The GSBT is the true triangle - Delta -13. Players attending the Players Championship will get the opportunity to use this great invention. Check out the press release:
http://www.azbilliards.com/2000storya.php?storynum=5955
The event is a week away and we are preparing for a great event. Jay Helfert is the official tournament director for the event. We are excited at the opportunity to work with him.
If you are an amateur and want to play in a warm up event plan on attending this event:
THE GREAT SOUTHERN BILLIARD TOUR & NICK VARNER CUES & CASES
PRESENTS
$2,000 Added Guaranteed AMATEUR ONLY 9-ball Tournament
November 15-16, 2008
Speakeazy Billiards
1221 D. North Horner Blvd.
Sanford, NC (919) 775-1166
ENTRY FEE:
$50 + $20 TOUR CARD
Entry fee breakdown: $50 ($30 to the tournament / $10 green fee / $10 administration fee)
Tour card: $20 (once a year - good for the current season)
**LADIES, MILITARY, JUNIORS (where permitted), & SENIORS PLAY FOR $25!!!
Ladies- non-touring pros-$50 GIVEN TO HIGHEST FINISHER
Military- must have photo id
Juniors- 14 & under
Seniors- 60 & over
ALL PLAYERS MUST PURCHASE A TOUR CARD.
SIGN-UPS:
Sign-ups / Practice @ noon On Saturday
Auction to follow: $10 optional bid
EQUIPMENT:
9 ft. Gold Crowns
RULES OF PLAY:
-Lag for the break
-Rack your own balls
-2 ball in the back of the pack
-Alternate break
-Texas express rules
-Race to 8 on both sides
-Double elimination / double elimination finals
PLAYERS INELIGIBLE TO PLAY IN AMATEUR ONLY:
a. any player who has won any open event in 2008
b. any player who has ever been a touring professional
c. any player who has ever won a national championship in an open, master, or grand master division
d. any player who wins five or more amateur events on any tour combined in one calendar year (January-January)
e. any player who wins three amateur events on the GSBT in 2008
f. any player that finishes in the top three or better nine times on any amateur tour in 2008
For any of those players that fly under the radar around the country and have snuck into an event in the past on another tour, please know that if you are known by the Tour Director not to be a true amateur player you will not be allowed to play- all entries will be at the discretion of the tour staff/management.
BONUS INCENTIVE:
All players playing in the event will receive a ticket at sign ups. Some lucky player will receive a FREEone hour lesson with tour director/professional player Shannon "The Cannon" Daulton.
NICK VARNER CUE RAFFLE

lay like a CHAMPION!! Take your chances to win!
Tickets prices: 1 for $5, 3 for $10, 10 for $20, & 30 for $50
Do not have to be present to win
Cues given away before the finals on Sunday night
SPONSORS FOR THE 2008 SEASON:
Title Sponsor: Nick Varner Cues & Cases
http://www.nickvarner.com
AZ BILLIARDS
http://www.azbilliards.com
Inside Pool
http://www.insidepoolmag.com
MASTER CHALK
http://www.tweeten.us
Billiards Digest
http://www.billiardsdigest.com
Professor Q-Ball
http://www.professorqball.com
Tiger Products
http://www.tigerproducts.com
Delta 13- The True Triangle
http://www.delta-13.com
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS: Mark your calendar!!
OPEN EVENT
The Players Championships
$20,000 ADDED GUARANTEED 10-BALL
$5,000 ADDED GUARANTEED ONE-POCKET
November 18-23, 2008
King Street Billiards
128 South King Street
Fayetteville, NC (910) 425-7665
http://www.kingstreetbilliards.com
Tables: 9 ft.
For complete details:
http://forums.azbilliards.com/showthread.php?t=108473
AMATEUR ONLY
$1500 ADDED GUARANTEED
December 6-7, 2008
Diamond Billiard Club
http://www.diamondbilliardclub.com
3600 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN (423) 877-5882
Tables: Diamond bar tables
AMATEUR ONLY
$1500 ADDED GUARANTEED
December 13-14, 2008
World Cup Billiards
6119 White Horse Road
Greenville, SC (864) 220-2630
Tables: 9 ft.
AMATEUR ONLY
$1750 ADDED GUARANTEED
December 20-21, 2008
Karl's Korner Pool Room & Tavern
1800 Memorial Drive
Cayce, SC (803) 791-1772
Tables: bar tables
OPEN EVENT
The Tour Championships
$10,000 total purse
February 4-8, 2008
Diamond Billiard Club
3600 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN (423) 877-5882
http://www.diamondbilliardclub.com
Tables: Diamond bar tables
For more info. call Shannon Daulton (865) 850-4572
Come join THE GREAT SOUTHERN BILLIARD TOUR for one of these great pool tournaments. The tour that welcomes all players- men, women, and juniors!! Striving to be the best tour on the planet!! For more info. or questions please feel free to call Shannon Daulton @ 865-850-4572.