WPBA and TAR Team Up For Live Stream

JCIN

JCIN

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We are very proud to team up with the WPBA to provide the first ever LIVE stream of of one of their events. We will be streaming live Pay Per View coverage from the 2008 WPBA Tour Championships at the Seminole Hard Rock Casino in Hollywood, FL. November 13-14.

The stream will consist of the two days leading up to the ESPN taping of the final rounds. The matches will be chosen on site by the WPBA. My understanding is that they will be looking for exciting match ups to stream on the feature table. Since it is a tournament it is impossible to schedule to far in advance what will be shown. I have faith that there will be some excellent matches to watch.

The price of the coverage will be as follows:

$30 for both Thursday and Friday
$20 for Friday only

The links to purchase the coverage will be on www.wpba.com early next week.

You will not be able to purchase the Friday only coverage until early Friday morning.

There is a PPV FAQ section on the WPBA home page for those who have questions about how to purchase and view the stream.

The WPBA will be providing commentators and interviewers during the broadcast. Fans will be able to interact with the commentators and guests through the live chat function of the viewer.

The schedule and format will be driven by the tournament schedule and other factors on site. We will do our best to let everyone know what is going on and what is coming up.

The match time schedule for both days is as follows:

10:00 am
11:45 am
1:30 pm
3:15 pm
Dinner Break
6:30 pm
8:15 pm
10:00 pm

There will be 14 live matches over two days. Right now there are still some questions as to what will fill the space during the dinner break. I am thinking it will end up being interviews and question and answer sessions in the chat.

If anyone has any questions about the coverage or how to view it please post them up and I will do my best to answer them.

I think is going to be a great event and a chance to see the WPBA in brand new way. These are the full races not the TV race to 7. Everyone at TAR is proud to be a part of this and we look forward to an exciting couple of days.
 
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Wow, I think this is a major step for both TAR and the WPBA. This could really bring some major advancements and exciting possibilities for all concerned. Congrats on your new venture Justin and Chad.
 
I think this will be awesome stuff,if the PPV does not work then make sure to look into sponsors,a tour like that should draw you guys some very good sponsors willing to pay something especially with the production and the commentators you will be having.I wish you guys the best of luck with it. :)
 
If these matches are on a shot clock I will order. If not then it will be a horrible decision and a lot of people who are bored will probably not order again if slow play is allowed.

Lee<<<<-------thinks slow play is the worst thing about pool.
 
Johnnyt said:
Are those times EST? Johnnyt
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Yes Johhny. All times are Eastern.

I am planning on starting the stream at 10:00 AM each day so everyone has time to get settled in before the first match starts.

We will work on making sure the upcoming matches are made known as soon as possible.
 
Luxury said:
If these matches are on a shot clock I will order. If not then it will be a horrible decision and a lot of people who are bored will probably not order again if slow play is allowed.

Lee<<<<-------thinks slow play is the worst thing about pool.
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I am not sure what the WPBA rule is before the TV rounds. I know they do try to keep a tight schedule as far as how long the rounds take.
 
There is no shot clock unless the match is far enough along at a certain time then the players are put on the clock. At least I think that this is how it's done.

Should be fun. I will probably purchase the coverage to see how it goes. WPBA fans should be treated to the real deal and not the ESPN light version.

Another good move on TAR and the WPBA's part!
 
WPBA shot clock policy before the TV rounds as I last saw it is that if a race to nine is scheduled for two hours, then if eight total racks have not been completed by the one hour mark, the match goes on the shot clock until its completion.
 
JCIN said:
Yes Johhny. All times are Eastern.

I am planning on starting the stream at 10:00 AM each day so everyone has time to get settled in before the first match starts.

We will work on making sure the upcoming matches are made known as soon as possible.
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Thank you. Johnnyt

PS: It should always be EST as the best players are in the East. Ohhh no I didn't say that.:eek: I better put my woof back to a yip before I get in trouble here.
 
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sjm said:
WPBA shot clock policy before the TV rounds as I last saw it is that if a race to nine is scheduled for two hours, then if eight total racks have not been completed by the one hour mark, the match goes on the shot clock until its completion.
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8 racks completed by the 45-minute mark is the usual criteria. However, the tournament director may put a clock on any match at any time if he thinks it is necessary.

I am glad someone mentioned this. I think having a shot clock for these streamed matches is a good idea...and I will suggest it to the production committee. Thank you.

Melissa
 
A large number of people will be working during the daytime matches and unable to watch, but will want to watch the night matches. What options will we have?
 
lady9ball said:
A large number of people will be working during the daytime matches and unable to watch, but will want to watch the night matches. What options will we have?
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At this point there is no way break up each day into separate matches or sessions. To view any matches during a particular day of programing you will have to purchase the whole day.

We will be recording the content. At some point in the future it may be possible to do some time shifting of an event. That will be determined by the WPBA at a later time.
 
Perhaps we could send in requests now for what players we would prefer be shown on the TV table when possible?

I think there are many players that are more exciting to watch, so right or wrong that's who I want to watch.

ex. Sarah Rousey has a good following on the AZ forums, and maybe some young upcoming players.

Anyway just a thought what does everyone else think? Either way I'm excited to be able to watch, TAR has done a great thing again!
 
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