Joss Tour, $1,500/$500 Added, Oct 14 & 15, Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub, Amsterdam NY
Oct 4, 2017
Players & Fans,
Congratulations to Stop # 2 winner & "Hudson Valley Fall Classic" champ Jorge Rodriguez ($1,100), Rob Pole ($320, second chance) & $1,200 custom, engraved Joss Cue raffle winner, Hondo
Stop # 3 of our Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour's 2017-2018 season will take place on October 14 & 15 at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub in Amsterdam NY. Tim & Julie Berlin also own Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in Clifton Park NY where we will once again have a tour stop this season, as well as another here at Sharp Shooters later on. Sharp Shooters is the home of some of the Diamond Pro tables that were used at one of our Turning Stone Classic events just a few years ago. Sharp Shooters is a full service facility with a full bar, a complete pub food menu, darts, arcade games, nightly entertainment and most recently a tournament quality indoor Bocce Ball court. There is something for everyone of all ages, every day of the week at Sharp Shooters. More information can be found at their site www.sharpshootersbilliards.com or call them at 518-627-4634. Also, as is done at all of our Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour events, there will be a raffle for a custom, engraved, Joss Cue valued at $1,200. Anyone can participate in the cue raffle and you Do Not have to be present to win! The drawing for this gorgeous cue will take place immediately prior to the final match on Sunday. So come to Sharp Shooters to play, or just watch a great tournament & to show your appreciation to Tim & Julie by taking a shot at winning a $1,200 Joss cue in their raffle!
The raffle cue can be viewed here: https://josscues.com/cues/custom/joss-custom-26/
On a sad note, this event is being held in honor of our recently departed good friend and regular Joss Tour player, John "Babs" Babravich who passed away suddenly last month. RIP John. You are missed already!
If you will be in need accommodations, try one of these two nearby motels. Super 8, 5502 Rt 30, Amsterdam NY 12010, 518-843-5888 - $70 plus tax OR Valley View Inn,1351 NY Rt 5s, Amsterdam NY 12010, 518-842-5637 - $59.99 plus tax. Make sure to mention Sharp Shooters to get the discount rate.
This event at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub will consist of a $1500 added Saturday and Sunday Main Event (entry Fee $120 for pro level or $70 for non pro level) and a $500 added second chance event on Sunday ($20 Entry Fee) for those non pro players eliminated from the main event on Saturday.
For those of you coming to play, please arrive on Saturday Oct 14th BEFORE 11:30 AM, and in proper dress please. Jeans and sneakers are permitted in our billiard parlor events. But please, No T-shirts, tanks, shorts or sweats. Complete tour info can be found on our site www.joss9balltour.com
Also, our second "Joss Junior 9-Ball Championships" will be held right here at Sharp Shooters on Oct 21 & 22. There will once again be 2 divisions. 18 & under and 12 and under. 18 & under will play exactly the same as all of our regular season Joss events which is, races to 9 double elimination on the 9 footers. The 12 & under will play races to 7, double elimination on the 7 footers. For more info, please contact Mike Zuglan immediately at 518-356-7163 for entry information.
Please note that our $25,000 Added Turning Stone Classic XXIX 9-Ball Open on January 4-7, 2018 is fast approaching and will fill to capacity before you know it. If you would like to compete in this BCA, WPA & Official Mosconi Team USA ranking event, NOW is the time to enter to avoid being shut out! To enter you must contact me at 518-356-7163 or see me at any of our events Before the event is full at 128. I have actively been collecting entries since our last Turning Stone event and we are currently about half full so I strongly urge everyone to act now!!
Please remember to spread the word to frequent your local billiard parlors and utilize the world class products of our most generous sponsors. They are the backbone of our sport and deserve our support!!
Thanks and I hope to see you all at Sharp Shooters.
Mike Zuglan
The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour Is Proudly Sponsored By;
Joss Cues - http://www.josscues.com
Turning Stone Resort Casino - http://www.turningstone.com
Simonis Cloth - http://www.simoniscloth.com
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AzBilliards.com - http://www.azbilliards.com
Aramith - http://www.aramith.com
Billiards Press - http://www.billiardspress.com
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