Ladies Only! Amsterdam Billiards Hosts Women's Qualifier for World Tournament of 14.1 !

Jul 10, 2012

by Melanie Marquez Domingo
New York, New York - Women 14.1 players and female fans of the game will have their shot to play in the premiere tournament of straight pool. Amsterdam Billiards will be hosting the ladies only tournament this weekend, Saturday July 14th. The winning ladies will get their chance to match up against legends such as Efren Reyes, Thorsten Hohmann, Johnny Archer, Mika Immonen, John Schmidt and many more during the Predator World Tournament of 14.1.
The ladies will race to 100 points in a double elimination format. Winner of the event will get a free entry and spot into the main round robin where she will play a guaranteed 7 matches. If the qualifier draws 7 ladies or more, the top 2 winners will both get free entries.
"Amsterdam Billiards loves supporting the women and also straight pool. The World Tournament of 14.1 is a terrific event and great for the industry and New York City!", said Greg Hunt, owner of Amsterdam Billiard Club. Amsterdam Billiards will also be hosting a open 14.1 qualifier the following weekend on July 21st-22nd. Amsterdam Billiards is also the Official Poolroom Sponsor of the Predator World Tournament.
Amsterdam Billiards has had a long history of hosting great events and the world's best players such as Jeanette Lee pictured above.
Amsterdam Billiard Club has been one of the most famous and prestigious poolrooms in the history of pool for over 22 years. It has hosted many celebrities and been the home of billiard stars for decades. It's 11,000 sq ft. location has a full bar, serves food, and caters to dart players, pool leagues, and world champions. It is located at 110 East 11th Street New York, NY 10003-5302 (212) 995-0333 visit www.http://amsterdambilliardclub.com/
The Official Equipment of the World Tournament is Olhausen Tables, Championship Cloth, Kamui Chalk, and Predator Cues. The main tournament will take place at Carom Cafe in Queens, New York July 29th-August 3rd.
Tickets will be sold at the door during the event. Tickets for the Straight Pool Hall of Fame Banquet can be bought in advance online at www.worldstraightpool.com
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Venue and Hotel: Host location: Carom Café – 3402 Linden Place – Flushing NY 11354 (718) 358-5467
Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel 135-20 39th Ave, Flushing New York 11354 (718)460-6666
Group Code: Dragon Promotions Group Rate $169 Rates good through June 29, 2012
The 2012 Predator World Tournament is proudly co-sponsored by Championship Cloth, Olhausen Tables, Amsterdam Billiards, Aramith Balls, Pool & Billiard Magazine, Kamui Brand, and straight pool aficionados Dr.Louis Pannullo of NYC, Stu Mattana of NYC, Ralph Rubin of MD, and Tom Gleich of NC. Co-contributors Dr.James Heller and Charles Eames. For more information on player registration, sponsorship, or if you would like to submit a comment, please email worldstraightpoolchampionships@gmail.com or contact Dragon Promotions at 1-407-782-4978.
Full event info is now at www.Worldstraightpool.com and more info on www.dragonpromotions.com