I just *finally* heard about the State Amatuer 9-Ball Tournament that’s happening Feb 11,2,13.  You can get the flyer and entry form here. Details below:

Each year, I think about heading down there to check it out, and each year I’m never able to make it.  This year is the best looking option, but it is also very last minute.  I’ll have to see what I can come up with, but maybe, hopefully, I can check it out for at least one day. Doubt I’ll play any, but it would be nice to see how it goes.

PRELIMINARIES  (2 sessions)
Friday, Feb. 10, 8 p.m. || Saturday, Feb. 11, 11 a.m.
Round robin
Ten flights of eight
Race to 6, winner’s choice
Single foul, 40 sec. shot clock
Top two per flight to finals
Five wild card finalists

SEMIFINALS: Sunday Feb. 12, 11 a.m.
Round robin
Five flights of five
Race to 6, winner’s choice
Top 2 per flight & 2 wild cards advance

FINALS: Twelve player double elimination playoff (4 byes).
Race to six in winners bracket.
Race to five in loser’s bracket

PRIZES: The C.L. Bailey Co. /Level Best has added $200 to the tournament for prizes and expenses.
1st = $2000.00 + Trophy
      Plus David Webster Custom Cue
2nd = 1100.00  + Trophy
3rd = 700.00  + Trophy
4th = 500.00  + Trophy
5th & 6th = 300.00  each
7th & 8th = 225.00  each
9th – 12th = 175.00  each
13th – 25th = 140.00  each

DOOR PRIZES
Out of the money finishers have a chance to compete For merchandise prizes… cues, cases… including the coveted Antique Cue. Door prize competition will begin after semifinals on Sunday.

FEES & REQUIREMENTS
  ENTRY FEE:  $95.00
  GREEN FEE:  $10.00
Early entrants have choice of session in preliminaries.  Time of entry time is judged by date and time of postmark, hand delivery or FAX.

MISSOURI RESIDENTS ONLY!

AMATEURS ONLY!

Valid Missouri driver’s license or other PICTURE I.D. required for proof of residence.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Tournament committee decides resident and amateur status.

Tournament Director reserves exclusive right to buy back and reassign any canceled or forfeited berth