2012 MediaInformation Kit

BCAPL National ChampionshipsMay 9-20, 2012

USAPL National ChampionshipsMay 9-12, 2012

13th US OpenOne Pocket ChampionshipMay 10-13, 2012

4th US Open10-Ball ChampionshipMay 14-19, 2012

Table Of Contents

Page 3: Ordering Press Passes

Page 3: Press Pass Pickup

Page 4: Media Table, Policies and Access

Page 5: Media / Press Resources

Page 5: Photo and Video Policies

PPage 6: Schedule of All Events

Page 6: 12th U.S. Open One Pocket Championship

Page 6: 3rd U.S. Open 10-Ball Championship

Page 7: Sponsor List

The contents and information expressed in this document, the CSI 2011 Media Information Kit, are the property of CueSports International, Henderson, Nevada. Any duplication for commercial use either in part or in its entirity is not permitted unless requested and accepted in writing by an authorizing party at CSI. For information or questions, call 702-719-7665,

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Each Press Organization will be permitted up to two press passes for the duration of all listed events. All individuals recieving press passes must be working for or workingon behalf of the media / press group they are associated. Ifmore than two passes are needed, please request themin writing to the below email.

TTo Order:Email Holly Ryan (holly@playcsipool.com)Include the following information with your email: - Name of Media / Press Organization - Names of up to two representatives for passes - Contact phone numbers for those receiving passes

Pick up and sign for your press passes at the Pro Event Box Office located between the Royale and Grande Ballrooms. By picking upyour pass you are acknowledging acceptance of the CSI press andmedia policies as outlined in this packet.

Box Office Hours of Operation:

Wednesday, May 9: 4 pm - 6 pmThursday, May 10: 9:30 am - 10:30 pmFriday. May 11: 9:30 am - 10:30 pmSaturday, May 12: 9:30 am - 10:30 pmSunday, May 13: 9:30 am - 10:30 pmMonday, May 14: 4 pm - 11:30 pmTTuesday, May 15: 9:30 am - 11:30 pmWednesday, May 16: 9:30 am - 11:30 pmThursday, May 17: 9:30 am - 11:30 pmFriday, May 18: 9:30 am - 11:30 pmSaturday, May 19: 9:30 am - 6:30 pm

Ordering Press Passes

Picking Up Your Press Passes

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A media table will be provided in the Riviera Hotel & Casino Conference Center. This year it will located in the lobby near the Royale Ballroom.

We welcome you to stock copies of your publication(s) or apromotional flyer for your on-line pool and billiard mediasite on the media table. Below are the Media Table policies.

1. Provide a copy of the promotional flyer or publication issue you wish to stockon the event media table to CSI. You can drop the copy off at the event registrationdesk located in the foyer between the Grande and Royale Ballrooms.

2. Only pool and billiard press will be allowed to stock the media table. Third party tournament promotional flyers will not be allowed and discarded if found on the table.

3. Signs will 3. Signs will be posted on or near the media table stating the media table policies.

1. Royale / Capri / Grande Amateur Ballrooms: Open access is allowed in the amateur arenas except inside the draped playing areas and the tournament control desk.

2. Royale Ballroom Pro Area: The press passes will allow for All Session General Admission within the Royale Ballroom Pro Area.

3. Pro Practice Room: Members of the press WILL NOT have access to the player practice room and the VIP/Skybox areas with the exception of the CSI photographerand media staand media staff.

Violation of the event media policies may result in your press pass being revoked.

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Media Table & Policies

Media Access POLICIES

The Riviera Hotel & Casino is well equipped with high speed internet access in each guest room. There is a fee for these services.

In addition to the on-site tournament boards for the BCAPL National Championships, US Open One Pocket Championship and US Open 10-BallChampionship, all brackets can be viewed live online at www.ctsondemand.com.

The Riviera Hotel & Casino Business Center is the exclusive agent for the Riviera Hotel and will receive and ship parcels to and from the hotel. Charge may apply for services. For details and pricing, please call thehotel business center at (702) 794-9500. You may send materials to CSI directly, but they must be received no later than Monday, April 30th to ensure they are included on the CSI transport pallets and trucks.

Most boxes of magazines and flyers may be stored directly under the skirtedmedia table. CSI is not responsible for the maintenance or security ofany boxes stored under the table.

No exhibit, performance or event presented at the Tournament shall bephotographed, broadcast or recorded for commercial use, sale or distribution of ANY kind without the written and express permission of CueSports International.

Exhibitors shall not photograph or videotape the exhibit or product of anotherexhibitor. Cameras are not permitted unless an authorized pass or permit is obtainedfrom CSI and photographs have been authorized by the exhibitor. Any exhibitorwho violwho violates this rule jeopardizes participation in the current or future events.

NO FLASH PHOTOGRAPHY ALLOWED ANYWHERE IN THE TOURNAMENT AREAS!

CueSports Tournament System (CTS)

*Shipping To / From the Riviera

Magazine Storage at the Riviera

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Media / Press Resources

General Photo & Video Policies

Internet Access

Thursday - Sunday, May 10-13, 2012Player list and event details are located at:

www.playcsipool.com/Events/2012USOpenOnePocketChampionship.aspx

Monday - Saturday, May 14-19, 2012Player list and event details are located at:

www.playcsipool.com/Events/2012USOpen10BallChampionship.aspx

13th US Open One Pocket Championship

4th US Open 10-Ball Championship

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36th BCAPL National Championships

We truly appreciate your work as members of the press covering the below listed events.We ask that in your coverage you please recognize the following sponsors who help tomake the events possible and successful.

13th Us open one pocket championship &4th US Open 10-Ball Championship

CueSports International (www.playcsipool.com) Riviera Hotel & Casino (www.rivierahotel.com)Diamond Billiard Products (www.diamondbilliards.net)McDermott Handcrafter Cues (www.mcdermott.com)Saluc - Aramith (www.saluc.com)Magic Ball Rack (www.playbca.com/magicballrack.aspx)BBad Boys Billiard Productions (www.badboysbilliardprod.com)Simonis (www.simoniscloth.com)TAR (www.theactionreport.com)Billiards Digest (www.billiardsdigest.com)BreakRak (www.breakrak.com)

CueSports International (www.playcsipool.com) Riviera Hotel & Casino (www.rivierahotel.com)Diamond Billiard Products (www.diamondbilliards.net)McDermott Handcrafted Cues (www.mcdermott.com)Mueller Recreational Products (www.mueller-sporting-goods.com)Bad Boys Billiard Productions (www.badboysbilliardprod.com)Simonis (Simonis (www.simoniscloth.com)TAR (www.theactionreport.com)Billiards Digest (www.billiardsdigest.com)BreakRak (www.breakrak.com)The Magic Rack (www.playbca.com/magicballrack.aspx)

2012 Sponsors

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