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CHALK TALKThe Midwest’s Premier Billiard Publication

BLACK BEAR CASINO RESORTTEAM CHAMPIONS!!!

Winter/Spring 2011 Edition

Upper Division - 1st Place - $3,000 - Pimp Daddys

More Pictures and Tournament Results!!!Check Out All the Upcoming Tournaments Inside this Edition...

Upper Division - 2nd Place - $2,000 - Front Runners

Lower Division - 1st Place - $2,200 - Rookies

Lower Division - 2nd Place - $1,500 - Crosstown Dogs

$25,000 AddedMPA/MNACS Championships

March 17-20, 2011Treasure Island Resort & Casino

Singles & Team TournamentsSee Tournament Information and Entry Forms on Pages 10-12

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THE MIDWEST'S BILLIARD NEWSLETTER 3From the Editor......

Hello Everyone! I hope you’re all having a great pool season. It’s been over 4 months since I’ve produced a Chalk Talkmagazine, so I have a lot to say. I think I’ll start by saying that I think pool is really taking a great turn right now, and things arereally looking up. If you’ve been to some tournaments in the area, I’m sure you’ve seen me there, handing out fliers and talkingto the players. I’m excited about all I’ve worked hard on building for the players, and I’m not shy about promoting it to everyoneand anyone who will take the time to listen or look at a flier I have. Many players share my enthusiasm, and they ask me to go outthere and call on more casinos, and build more events. I plan on building and expanding the base of pool in the midwest, but I wantto do it at a “more controlled” pace. Everything I do I want to do with a purpose and goal in mind. Every event I schedule I wantto make sure I can get a great turnout from the players. Saturating the market with a ton of events right away, before the base isbuilt, will cause some failures along the way. I don’t want a single failure. Therefore, I will move at a steady pace forward, but notso fast that I can’t gain the support of the players along the way. And right now, from what I’ve seen at the first several eventsI’ve been involved with, the pace is fine and the players are embracing the many new opportunities that have been made availableto them. I thank you - the pool players - for your support, and I pledge to you my continued effort in making every event asuccess. With your help and participation, we can make it happen.

I’d like to talk about the Midwest Poolplayers Association (MPA) for a moment. In my Fall Edition, I stated that I wasexpecting about 7,000 sanctioned players the first year. Obviously, that was my goal. I set my goals high because even if I don’treach them, I get some great numbers, and still get the feeling of success. Many of the leagues that I thought would “blanketsanction” chose not to this year, and because of that, my numbers weren’t as high as expected. But for those who HAVE becomeinvolved, you are already reaping the benefits of the MPA - the great payouts, the fun tournaments, and there’s much more tocome! If you haven’t gotten MPA sanctioned yet, you still have the opportunity to do so, and I’ve enclosed a sanctionapplication inside this edition for your convenience. To become a part of the MPA, just fill it out and send it in along with yoursanction fee, and you will be sanctioned for the rest of the pool season, making you eligible for all upcoming MPA events,including the $25,000 Added Championships at Treasure Island in March.

I’d like to talk about the new MPA website - www.mpapool.com. First, I’d like to tell you that I have had some very fortunatethings happen to me in the past year, and one of the most fortunate is to find a great guy like Scott Norberg. If you don’t knowScott, you really need to meet him. He’s got a dynamic personality and he loves the sport of pool. Scott is gifted with theknowledge of computers and programming, and has done an excellent job in getting the MPA website to a level that rivals manyof the websites that have been out there for years. He pays attention to detail, and with his knowledge behind the website, theMPA is able to maintain a state-of-the-art database of our players, and keep a constant line of communication open to thoseinterested in attending upcoming MPA events. I feel fortunate not only knowing a great guy like Scott, but having him on theMPA team along with me. Make sure you check out the website - www.mpapool - and let us know what you think.

The pool season has already “turned the corner” this season, and in the next couple of months, there are several largeChampionship events that players will be taking part in. I hope that I will see many of you at some of these events, as thousandsof dollars in added money will be offered to those in attendance. I don’t think I’m out of line by saying that I feel confident thatthe $25,000 Added MPA/MNACS Championships at Treasure Island will be an event that players in attendance will talk about foryears to come. And once this season is behind us, these players will be talking to other players, and next year will be even better!

Well, as I reach the bottom of the page, I feel like I have so much more to say. Every day I am thankful for the people I’vemet while doing something I truly enjoy. Setting up pool tables, running pool tournaments, playing in pool tournaments, andpromoting the sport I love is definitely my calling, and I am thankful for the support so many people have shown. I’ve got a greatlong-range plan, and hope that you all continue your support of these plans, and promise you that you will reap the benefits astime goes by. My attitude is 110% positive, and the outlook of pool is a bright one.

I hope you enjoy reading this publication as much as I enjoy writing it. It’s actually pretty ironic. English class was neverone of my favorites, and I always hated writing when I was in school. Yet when I sit down to “compose” this 32-page “assign-ment”, time seems to fly by and my fingers just go crazy, typing as fast as I possibly can without making a huge number ofmistakes. My mind just opens up and my thoughts are transferred to this magazine! My only worry is that I miss someone’s ad,or article, and I will feel bad if I do. But believe me, I try my best to provide to the pool players the most complete regional magazinethat positively promotes the sport we all love to play! There’s a lot more yet to say, and I’ll let this edition do the talking for me.Congratulations to all who have finished well at the tournaments already held, and a big THANK YOU to everyone who hassupported these events. I’m sure I’ll be seeing many of you in the next couple of months. Take Care! John Stich

John Stich • [email protected]

Chalk Talk Editor

E-Mail: All Ads, Ad Changes, Articles, and Tournament Results, if sent electronically,need to be e-mailed to [email protected]

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Paul Weiher • [email protected]

Chalk Talk Assistant Editor

C H A L K T A L K4Black Bear Casino Resort - John Kelly Memorial Tournament ResultsOn December 16-19, 2010, Black Bear Casino Resort in Carlton, MN (just 20 miles south of Duluth) hosted the 2nd Annual

John Kelly Memorial Pool Tournament. John Kelly, who passed away on October 27, 2008, loved playing pool in the local ParkRapids, MN leagues, and is remembered as not only a great competitor, but also as a great man who cared for those around him.His family and friends carry on the memory of John Kelly by hosting an annual tournament. This event was open to all players,with singles play on Thursday and Friday, and team play on Friday through Sunday. $12,000 was added to the prize fund, and thatdrew in players from hundreds of miles away. A great time was had by all, as players battled all weekend for some very attractiveprize funds. A special Thank You to the Kelly family, Black Bear Casino Resort, and the Midwest Poolplayers Association (MPA)for their contributions to the tournament. There will be another great tournament at Black Bear Casino on April 21-23, so check itout on pages 18-20 of this edition of Chalk Talk.

Top finishers for singles and team were as follows:Master Singles1. Tony Hilla $13002. Danny Olsen $9003. Demi Jelatis $7004. Gene Albrecht $5005. Josh Burbal $3505. John Traverse $3507. Robert Moua $2507. Vince Chambers $250

AA Singles1. Kris Brenke $9002. Matt Sherman $6503. Bill Brunelle $4504. Wayne Miller $3005. Jared Anderson $2005. Ryan Bennett $2007. Ryan Wenger $1507. Gilles LeCompte $1509. Dan Rose $1009. Mike Singer $1009. Charlie Garza $1009. Tom Anderson $100

A Singles1. Justin Brandt $7502. Chase Plumley $5003. Rich Ciponi $3754. Dan Herman $2505. Tom Bloomquist $2005. Dan Sibbert $2007. Jeremy Brown $1507. Chad Plumley $1509. Anthony Biscardi $1009. Rick Sommer $1009. Lyle Davis $1009. Aimee Chastain $10013. Lyle Pohlen $7013. Rob Rogowski $7013. Lenny Schultz $7013. Remy Cote $70

B Singles1. Orton Redsky $6502. Kyle Anderson $4503. Mike Beatson $3504. Robert Meyman $2255. Sam Disse $1505. Scott Johnson $1507. Kurt Larson $1007. Jeremy Christenson $1009. Tim Eld $809. Todd Meyer $809. Paul McArthur $809. Josh Coyle $8013. Roger Mork $6013. Cory Schuh $6013. Pete Emler $6013. Mike Lightner $60

C Singles1. Al Berthsaume $6002. Dan Campion $4503. Randy Koecheler $3504. Bob Copeland $2255. Tony Andrews $1505. Lucas Campion $1507. Jim Murphy $1007. Jamie Werner $1009. Richard Schultz $809. Teal Legutko $809. Tyrone Henry $809. Clayton Warner $8013. Jesse Carl $6013. James Howard Sr $6013. Dale Anderson $6013. John Wagner $60

Upper Team Division1. Pimp Daddys $30002. Front Runners $20003. RV Gas $15004. Whatever Dude $10005. Fin-nish 5 $5005. Big Dogs $500

Lower Team Division1. Rookies $22002. Crosstown Dogs $15003. 8 Balls & a Chick $10004. Doc’s Mutts $8005. Curly’s $6005. River Inn $6007. Scotty Doesn’t Know $4007. Get Rich Quick $4009. Break Room $2009. Hough-N-Puff $2009. Strike Dogs $2009. Old Dogs $200

Tony Hilla

Danny Olsen

Kris Brenke

Matt Sherman

Justin Brandt

Chase Plumley

Orton Redsky

Kyle Anderson

Al Berthsaume

Dan Campion

CongratulationsTo ALL the Singles and Team Players!!!

Top Finishing Teams are Pictured on the FrontCover of this edition of Chalk Talk.

The APRIL Tournament at Black Bear CasinoResort is Limited to 64 Teams, with a First Place

Prize of $4,000. See Pages 18-20 for Details

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C H A L K T A L K6CR’s Sports Bar

December MPA Results

On December 4, 2010, the Midwest Poolplayers Asso-ciation (MPA) kicked off the first of many MPA-sanctioned pooltournaments at CR’s Sports Bar in Coon Rapids. 87 Playersattended this inaugural event, taking their place in one of threedivisions of singles 8-ball play. With three divisions to choosefrom, players of all abilities had a shot at cashing in on someattractive prize funds.

The MPA would like to thank CR’s for being wonderfulhosts, and a big THANK YOU to all the players for coming andshowing their support of what is becoming the future of pool inthe Midwest. The top finishers in each division are as follows:Master/AA Division1. Lee Heuwagen $5002. Demi Jelatis $3503. Matt Sherman $2504. Mario Parayno $1705. Curtis Smith $1305. Craig Jesinoski $1307. Abe Smith $807. Jamie Pluta $80

A Division1. Dave Wiebelhaus $3502. Dave Coon $2203. Matt Herschi $1504. Aimee Chastain $805. Steve Mercier $505. Tyler Stich $50

B/C Division1. Kyle Anderson $3202. Bob Pike $2003. Dale “Diesel” Freelove $1404. JD Nelson $1005. Mike Wegleitner $705. Bill Krenik $707. Dan Kitzman $507. Joe Birkmeyer $50

Lee Heuwagen

Demi Jelatis

Dave Wiebelhaus

Dave Coon

Kyle Anderson

Bob Pike

Shooters Billiard ClubJanuary MPA Results

On January 15, 2011, 99 players came to Shooters Bil-liard Club in Burnsville, Minnesota for the second stop of theMidwest Poolplayers Association (MPA) Bar table tour. Therewere three divisions, so players of all abilities entered in thedivision that best suited their ability. The competition was tough,and the top finishers received nice cash compensation for theirhard-fought efforts.

There will be another MPA Singles 8-Ball Tour Stop atShooters on February 26th. Hope to see you all there! The topfinishers from January 15th are as follows:Master/AA Division1. Tom Bentley $5002. Beau Runningen $3503. Mario Parayno $2504. Weston Broad $1505. Sean Mitchell $1005. Dave Wiebelhaus $1007. Tony Hilla $757. Tony Zierman $75

A Division1. Chad Nelson $4002. Lonnie Olson $2503. Terry Ryan $1504. Luke Lund $1005. Brandon Hoff $505. Dan Temple $50

B/C Division1. Scott Norberg $3202. Dustin Burke $2403. T-Roy Davidson $1604. Mark Ellingsworth $1205. Toni Johnson $805. Kurt Sneide $807. Jeff Meixner $507. Scott Bergman $50

Tom Bentley

Beau Runningen

Chad Nelson

Lonnie Olson

Scott Norberg

Dustin Burke

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THE MIDWEST'S BILLIARD NEWSLETTER 9Tons of Tips in January © 2011 Mike Fieldhammer, BilliardCoach.com

In January, I tried to push my writing abilities by undertaking an ambitious project. 31 pool tips in 31 days atwww.billiardcoach.com. Could I give 31 useful tidbits? I tried to provide tips in many categories including Training, Travel,Pool Room Safety, Equipment, Tournament Play, Etiquette, and more. I encourage feedback as well as suggestions on bite-sized topics that I should cover in future articles. Here’s a sampling of four tips that are in the month-long series.

Learning Tip: Pay attention to better players. You’ll have plenty of time in the pool room or at tournaments when you’re notplaying. Spend that time wisely. Find out who the better players are or seek out some professional players. You can learn alot from them. Attitude, Focus, Intensity, and Knowledge of a professional player will inspire and educate you. Watch theirshot selections and their methods of executing shots. If their choices surprise you, ask yourself why that is better than theway you’d have played it. If you can’t see the logic in their choice, ask a better player about the situation or better yet, askthe shooter after his match or later in the day.

Equipment Tip: Don’t skimp on cue tips. Whatever your choice of cue tip is, you must be pleased with the tip’s shape andcondition. Nothing else will do. This will give you confidence in your gear and will translate to a confident stroke.

To see what the rest of the month of January’s tips consist of, please visit www.billiardcoach.com. I may try this again, so ifyou’ve got any killer words of wisdom feel free to send them my way. I’ll be happy to give you credit or keep youanonymous if you submit a winning tip.

Mike is a full time tournament player and professional billiard instructor. He is available for private instruction or groupclinics and events. Check out the new Billiard Coach Store: Serious Gear for Serious Players. Gift certificates are available.

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Pool Room Safety Tip: Organize your bankroll properly. Most pool players I know don’t carry theirfoldin’ money in their wallets. They stack it up, fold it in half, and stuff it in one of their front pockets.Pick pockets are less likely to get away with a front pocket pick than a back pocket heist.

A banker friend of mine said the only people he knew that carried so many hundred dollar bills aroundwere either pool players or bankers. I suggest putting the large bills in the middle and working outwardtoward the lower value bills. This is so that when you have to grab a couple of singles for a newspaperand a cup of coffee, you don’t need to flip past numerous large bills to grab two one dollar bills.

Folks can see into your wallet sometimes and surmise how much cash you’ve got. If you have a stackof twenty assorted bills in your properly folded bankroll, they won’t know if it’s all ones or a couplethousand bucks. I’m a satisfied money clip user, but like the extra security of using a large rubber bandto keep everything in its place. As my bankroll swells and shrinks, the rubber band always keeps themoney safe and snug. Plus, if I’ve got some loose pocketed dress slacks on, the tacky rubber helpskeep the “BR” in the bottom of my pocket.

I love the rubber bands that you find holding the stalks of broccoli together in your local supermarket.Steam some healthy greens and save the rubber band for your stack of green.

Traveling Tip: Stay awake when driving after a late night of pool. Pool Players frequently have toburn the midnight oil driving home from match-ups or tournaments. Please do so safely. An old farmerjust told me that he had a surefire way to stay awake for an all night drive. Eat popcorn one kernel at atime. He keeps a large bag in his car and swears that the activity of munching one piece of that fluffytreat at a time gives him something to do for hours. I’ve known pool players who eat sunflower seeds,corn nuts and wasabi peas. These could be too filling, too much work, or I could get sick of them. Ienjoy all of these snacks, but believe I’ll give popcorn a try on my next long haul.

This is a more appetizing option than what my dad suggested. He knew a guy who held a big crescentwrench across the steering wheel while he drove. “If it drops, you’ll wake up when it hits your knees.”There are other methods like having the windows down, cranking the tunes, or phoning a friend tostay alert. These could work when you’re driving alone, but when my co-pilot is snoozing, I’ll trychewing some popcorn.

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MPA/MNACS CHAMPIONSHIPS8-BALL SINGLES ENTRY FORM

Treasure Island Resort & CasinoMarch 17-18, 2011

The entry postmark deadline is Friday, March 4, 2011$10 Late Fee Imposed on All Entries after this date.

NAME _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________

CITY ____________________________ STATE _________ ZIP _________________

PHONE # ___________________________ E-MAIL ___________________________

LEAGUE NAME ________________________________________________________

LEAGUE OFFICER _____________________________________________________

DIVISION YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR (check one):

____ Open Masters - $90 Race to 7

____ Open AA - $70 Race to 6

____ Open A - $60 Race to 5

____ Open B - $50 Race to 5

____ Open C - $50 Race to 4

Check all that apply: ____ - I am MPA Sanctioned ____ - I am MNACS Sanctioned• Singles Matches will begin on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at 7 p.m.• Match Times and Table assignments will be posted at 6 p.m.• World Standardized 8-Ball Rules to Apply to all match play.• Divisions are by Ability and Past Finishes - Make sure you are properly placed.• To reserve a Hotel Room, Call 1-888-867-STAY (7829). Mention Pool Tourney.

I have read and agree to abide by the rules and regulations implemented by the Tournament Director.I understand that All the information I have provided is true & correct.

________________________________________________________________Player’s Signature and Date

Please complete this entry form and turn it into your LEAGUE OPERATOR or send with payment to:Chalk Talk Productions • 13514 Aldrich Ave S • Burnsville, MN 55337

Open Singles Divisions

____ Women’s Masters - $90 Race to 7

____ Women’s AA - $70 Race to 5

____ Women’s A - $60 Race to 4

Women’s Singles Divisions

All singles entry fees include a $15 Greens FeeTables will be set on “Free Play” for this event.

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8-BALL TEAM ENTRY FORMTreasure Island Resort & Casino

March 18 - 20, 2011

TEAM NAME _____________________________________

CAPTAIN’S NAME _________________________________________Rating________

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________

CITY ____________________________ STATE _________ ZIP _________________

PHONE # ___________________________ E-MAIL ___________________________

LEAGUE NAME ________________________________________________________

LEAGUE OFFICER _____________________________________________________

PLAYER #2 _______________________________________________Rating________

PLAYER #3 _______________________________________________Rating________

PLAYER #4 _______________________________________________Rating________

PLAYER #5 _______________________________________________Rating________

SUBS (UP TO 3 PLAYERS) ________________________________________________

OPEN TEAM DIVISIONS5-Person Teams • Race to 13 Wins

All Entry Fees include a $15/person Greens Fee.Tables will be set on “Free-Play” all Weekend long!All Non-Master team events will begin at 7 p.m. on

Friday Night. Master Teams start at Noon Saturday.

Check all that apply:____ - We are MPA Sanctioned ____ - We are MNACS Sanctioned• World Standardized 8-Ball Rules to Apply.• Divisions are by Ability and Past Finishes - Make sure you are properly placed.• Entry Postmark Deadline is Friday, March 4, 2011. $10 Late Fee on All Entries after this date.• To reserve a Hotel Room, Call 1-888-867-STAY (7829). Mention Pool Tournament block.


________________________________________________________________Captain’s Signature and Date


WOMEN’S TEAM DIVISIONS4-Person Teams • Race to 9 Wins

____ MASTERS - $300____ AA - $250____ A - $200____ B - $175____ C - $175

____ MASTERS - $240____ OPEN - $200


The Eagles Nest $2000 Shoot Out!!!

1st Place Guaranteed $1000

Congrats to the Final Field of 24

Finals take place Monday February 21st

Qualifying rounds happen EVERY Monday night – This just might

be the longest running weekly event with the HIGHEST payout!!!

Question call jomama @ 612-202-1941, or e-mail [email protected]

Thanks to Mendota Valley Amusement for the Added Money

A Thanks goes out to Brad Eagles & the Nest for their continued support of this event!!!

Jeremy Hanson

Joe Bushey

Joe Fish

Wade Peterson

Todd Dahlberg

Kyle Anderson

Dickie Barnier

Diesel

Steve Schulte

Patrick Gohsman

Jeremy Taylor

Kelly Johns

Mike Fieldhammer

Dave Calleja

Freddy Lamer

Mark Brown

Robert Moua

Ross Kromptich

Tom Anderson

Matt Sherman

Mike Fiala

Lindy Ellenbaum

Vince Garcia

Jomama

C H A L K T A L K14Shooters Billiard Club Tournament Results

Shooters Billiard Club in Burnsville has been putting on some very successful pool tournaments not only in the last fewmonths, for for the past couple of decades! Their weekly tournaments boast records for longest running weekly tournament(Monday night 9-ball) and largest weekly attendance (Wednesday night handicap 9-ball). Players of all abilities have takenadvantage of playing in these events and left with some extra cash in their pockets. This winter has been no different. Withtemperatures plundering below zero, pool action was HEATING UP inside Shooters as players from all over the area gathered forthese great events and top finishers raked in some well-earned cash for their hard-fought efforts. The top finishers are listed asfollows:12/1/2010 Wednesday Progressive1st Cam Anderson $972nd Greg Schlosser $553rd Tom Zensen $354th Jeff VanSickle $205th/6th Toby Dick $155th/6th Alex Ivanov $157th/8th Dan Nierenhausen $107th/8th Randy “Pops” Anderson $10

12/6/2010 Monday 9-Ball1st Jesse Engel $872nd Beau Runningen $553rd Gene Albrecht $304th Cameron Anderson $15

12/8/2010 Wednesday Progressive1st Jeff VanSickle $862nd Tony Anderson $503rd Tony Beletti $304th Randy “Pops” Anderson $205th/6th Dan Thompson $155th/6th Kyle Anderson’ $157th/8th Cam Anderson $107th/8th Gene Albrecht $10

12/13/2010 Monday 9-Ball1st Michael Perron Jr $852nd Dan Saliente $503rd Richard Harden $20

12/15/2010Wednesday FINALS1st Gene Albrecht $3002nd Jeff VanSickle $2203rd Jay Wegener $1704th Kevin Spinar $1255th/6th Tadas K $855th/6th Molly Nistler $857th/8th Albert Bruha $607th/8th Greg Schlosser $609th/12th Tom Bentley $359th/12th Dan Thompson $359th/12th Tony Beletti $359th/12th Tim Stadther $3513th/16th Cam Anderson $2013th/16th Tim Moe $2013th/16th Richard Harden $2013th/16th Bryan Smith $20

12/20/2010 Monday 9-Ball1st Sean Mitchell $902nd Jeff VanSickle $503rd Gene Albrecht $304th Michael Perron Jr $17

12/22/2010 Wednesday Progressive1st Jeff Meixner $1032nd Kyle Anderson $653rd Jeff VanSickle $454th Gene Albrecht $305th/6th Dustin Morris $155th/6th Courtney Harrison $15

12/27/2010 Monday 9-Ball1st Gene Albrecht $972nd Beau Runningen $553rd Jesse Engel $354th Dan Saliente $205th/6th Dan Thompson $105th/6th Jared Bailey $10

12/29/2010 Wednesday Progressive1st Gene Albrecht $1182nd Dan Kee $753rd Zach Bos $554th Michael Perron Jr $405th/6th Dan March $305th/6th Ralph Anderson $307th/8th Alan Franks $207th/8th Beau Runningen $20

1/3/2011 Monday 9-Ball1st Jesse Engel $1002nd Beau Runningen $603rd Gene Albrecht $354th Jeff VanSickle $205th/6th Tim Tonjum $105th/6th Dan Saliente $10

1/5/2011 Wednesday Progressive1st Gene Albrecht $932nd Dan Saliente $603rd Courtney Harrison $404th Tom Zensen $305th/6th Jesse Smith $205th/6th Tadas $20

1/10/2011Monday 9-Ball1st Dan Thompson $902nd Jesse Engel $453rd Gene Albrecht $28

1/12/2011 Wednesday Progressive1st Rich Larson $982nd Terry Ryan $603rd Jeff VanSickle $354th Jim Christensen $205th/6th Kyle Anderson $155th/6th Guy Thompson $15

1/17/11 Monday 9-Ball1st Dan Saliente $802nd Michael Perron Jr. $453rd David Wiebelhaus $22

1/19/2011Wednesday Progressive1st Gene Albrecht $1042nd Zach Bos $653rd Tony Zierman $504th Michael Perron Jr $355th/6th Terry Ryan $205th/6th David Wiebelhaus $20

1/24/11 Monday Night 9-Ball1st Jeff VanSickle $902nd Dan Thompson $503rd Jesse Smith $23

1/26/2011Wednesday Progressive1st Tom Zensen $932nd Dan Saliente $603rd Dan Thompson $404th Alan Johnson $305th/6th Alex Ivanov $205th/6th Michael Perron Jr $207th/8th Dave Lee $157th/8th Tadas $15

1/31/11 Monday 9-Ball1st Gene Albrecht $912nd Jeff VanSickle $553rd Larry Sunde $25

2/2/2011Wednesday Progressive1st Terry Ryan $912nd Alex Ivanov $453rd Richard Harden $304th Dan Thompson $205th/6th Courtney Harrison $155th/6th Benny VanCleve $157th/8th David Wiebelhaus $107th/8th Kyle Anderson $10

2/7/11 Monday 9-Ball1st Gene Albrecht $922nd Sean Mitchell $553rd Tony Anderson $254th Richard Harden $15

2/9/2011Wednesday Progressive1st Gene Albrecht $912nd Richard Harden $453rd Sean Mitchell $304th Terry Ryan $205th/6th Larry Sunde $155th/6th Kyle Anderson $157th/8th Tom Zensen $107th/8th Jerry Kolb $10

C H A L K T A L K16CR’s Sports Bar

February MPA Results

On February 5th, CR’s Sports Bar in Coon Rapidshosted their second MPA-sanctioned $1,000 Added Singles 8-Ball Tournament of the season. With 84 players in attendance,the fields were competitive at all levels. In an effort to encour-age more “C” rated players to participate, a separate C divisionwas introduced, ensuring that some C players will take home ashare of the prize fund. That field was small, but I am optimisticthat it will grow as time progresses.

The Midwest Poolplayers Association (MPA) and CR’sSports Bar would like to thank everyone who attended this eventand hope you had a great time, regardless of your finish. Wehope to see you back often, and hopefully you’ll put a teamtogether for the 5-person team tournament we’re holding onApril 9th. The Payouts will be Excellent!!!

Top finishers for the singles events were:Masters/AA Division1. Mario Parayno $5002. Lee Heuwagen $3503. Jesse Engel $2504. Kim Stigall $1605. Michael Perron Jr $1005. Matt Sherman $1007. Freddy Lamers $607. Tom Anderson $60

A/B Division1. Tim Stadther $4002. Dale Diesel Freelove $3003. Dave Soika $2004. Jesse Hill $1505. Ken Beissel $1005. Bob Bartlett $1007. Cole Vagovich $707. Dan “AA” Kitzman $709. George Bissonnette $709. Ted Beery $709. Erik Rekdal $709. Bill Krenik $70

C Division1. Jesse McDonnell $2202. Stevie Johnson $1603. Dave Niesen $1004. Rick Gelle $50

Farmington BilliardsJanuary MPA Results

On January 22nd, Farmington Billiards in Farmington,MN hosted a $500 Added Mixed Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Tourna-ment. This event was originally scheduled in December, but ablizzard forced a postponement to the January date instead. 27teams were in attendance for this event, and a great time washad by all. Dan Rider and his staff provided a warm friendlyatmosphere for the players as they battled it out on the 7-footDiamond tables.

The MPA and Farmington Billiards would like to thankall who attended this event, and look forward to seeing youback again at Farmington Billiards for one of our great weeklytournaments, for league play, or just stop in and visit and enjoysome quality practice with friends.

Top finishing teams were as follows:1. Tom Bentley/Carol Graham $4502. Steve Brand/Meachael Schoenrock $3203. Ross Kromptich/Marissa Herum $2004. Chase Plumley/Natalie Plumley $1205. Jesse Bastyr/Jodi Sheedy $705. Dan Rider/Margaret Wind $707. Tony Anderson/Stacey Graham $407. Mario Parayno/Kerry Blanski $40Mario Parayno

Lee Heuwagen

Tim “Locksmith” Stadther

Dale “Diesel” Freelove

Jesse McDonnell

Stevie Johnson is congratulatedby proud papa Jerry!

Check out our ad onPage 5 of this editionfor Team Tournament

Details!!!

1st - Tom & Carol 2nd - Meachael & Steve


933 8th Street • Farmington, MN 55024Pool Room: 651-463-2636 Fax: 651-344-8770

Dan: 612-226-7665 • Aaron 651-329-1935Website: www.farmingtonbilliardsmn.com

Hours: Mon - Thurs: 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. • Fri-Sat: 1 p.m. - 4 a.m.Sun: 1 p.m. - Midnight

Weekly Pool Tournaments Friday Night:6:30 p.m. Sign-up / 7 p.m. Start

Alternate 8-Ball on 7’ Tables • 9 Ball on 9’ Tables$20 Entry - Includes Green Fee • $50 Added @ 16 Players

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Pool LeaguesM-8 Leagues on Multiple Nights During the Week

In-House 8-Ball on Weds Nite • Straight Pool on Mon Nite

17 TablesEight 9-foot tables • Nine 7-foot Diamond tables

Food & BeveragesHeggie’s Pizza • Angus Cheeseburgers • Snacks

Appetizers Coming Soon!!!***Beer specials during all Professional Sports Games***

Saturday Afternoon:Handicapped 8-Ball Bar Box • 2 pm start • $20 Entry

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8-BALL SINGLES ENTRY FORMBlack Bear Casino Resort

Carlton, MN • 1-218-878-BEARApril 21-22, 2011

The entry postmark deadline is Friday, April 8, 2011$10 Late Fee Imposed on All Entries after this date.

This Event is Open to ALL Players - No Sanctioning Required.

NAME _________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________

CITY ____________________________ STATE _________ ZIP _________________

PHONE # ___________________________ E-MAIL ___________________________

LEAGUE NAME ________________________________________________________

LEAGUE OFFICER _____________________________________________________

DIVISION YOU ARE SIGNING UP FOR (check one):

____ Masters - $90 ____ AA - $70 ____ A - $60 ____ B - $50 ____ C - $50

MPA PLAYER BONUS - EVENT T-SHIRT______ Please provide your shirt size if you are an MPA-Sanctioned player.

IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ:• All entry fees include a $15 Greens Fee - All tables will be set on Free Play.• Singles Matches will begin on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at 7 p.m.• Match Times and Table assignments will be posted at 6 p.m.• World Standardized 8-Ball Rules to Apply to all match play.• Divisions are by Ability and Past Finishes - Make sure you are properly placed.• Divisions are based on Men & Women Player’s abilities, not gender.• To reserve a Hotel Room, Call 1-218-878-BEAR(2327). Mention Pool Tourney.


________________________________________________________________Player’s Signature and Date


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C H A L K T A L K208-BALL TEAM ENTRY FORM

BLACK BEAR CASINO RESORTCarlton, MN (20 minutes South of Duluth)

APRIL 22-23, 2011ALL POOL PLAYERS are eligible to enter this event!

TEAM NAME _____________________________________

CAPTAIN’S NAME _____________________________Shirt Size______Rating______

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________

CITY ____________________________ STATE _________ ZIP _________________

PHONE # ___________________________ E-MAIL ___________________________

LEAGUE NAME ________________________________________________________

LEAGUE OFFICER _____________________________________________________

PLAYER #2 ____________________________________Shirt Size______Rating______




SUBS (UP TO 3 PLAYERS) ________________________________________________

____ 5-Person Team - Handicapped Format - $250 Entry

Team Tournament consists of 5-Person Teams • 20-game round-robin format • 10-Point Scoring SystemEntry Fee includes a $50/team greens fee per team • Tables will be set on “Free-Play” all Weekend long!

Team Tournament will be Handicapped based on Individual Player Abilities and RankingsPlease provide Minnesota State Ranking for each individual player.

Player Rankings should be noted as: Master, AA, A, B, or C

• Team Matches will begin on Friday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Matches posted @ 6 p.m.• World Standardized 8-Ball Rules to Apply.• Divisions are by Ability and Past Finishes - Make sure you are properly placed.• To reserve a Hotel Room, Call 218-878-BEAR (2327). Mention Pool Tournament block.• The entry postmark deadline is April 8, 2011. $10 Late Fee Imposed on All Entries after this date.


________________________________________________________________Captain’s Signature and Date


***MPA PLAYER BONUS - EVENT T-SHIRT:***If you are MPA-Sanctioned, please provide shirt sizes to receive Free Event Shirt

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THE MIDWEST'S BILLIARD NEWSLETTER 212nd Annual Fargo Midwinter Shootout – January 21-23- Results

With over $19,000 paid out for the weekend, the second annual Fargo Midwinter Shootout was bigger and better thanthe inaugural event that drew rave reviews a year ago.

The weekend kicked off with a race-to-7 Friday evening 9-ball tournament on the 35 Diamond 7-foot pro am tables thatdrew 60 players wanting to have some fun and gear up for the main 8-ball event.

The two challenge tables—a tight Diamond Professional and a Gabriels Signature Pro—rocked all weekend. And setsof 9-ball, 10-ball, one pocket, 8-ball, and last-pocket 8-ball could be found all over the building.

Eighty two players began their race-to-5 8-ball matches shortly after noon on Saturday, but not before enjoying acomplimentary breakfast of eggs, bacon, sausage, bagels, and a taste of Tanya’s home-baked muffins.

Lee Heuwagen of Minneapolis plowed his way to the driver’s seat with wins over Larry Wentz, 9-ball champion JamiePluta, Johnny Meyer, Aaron Williamson, Dean Flanders, and Marc Oelslager. Accomplished young player Justin Bergman of theSt. Louis area, who must have made a wrong turn on his way to Derby City, would win the B-side. Bergman’s long ride beforethe weekend continued after a fourth-round loss to Canadian Jerrod Spence required him to prevail over Neal Cook, Dave Olson,Craig Stainbrook, Dean Flanders, Jerrod Spence, Marc Oelslager, and Danny Olson to face Heuwagen in the finals.

Lee Heuwagen won the first set of the finals to win the tournament and to join Shane Van Boening in the exclusive FargoMidwinter Shootout 8-Ball Champion club.8-Ball Results1. Lee Heuwagen $2,000 (+$3,320)2. Justin Bergman $1,200 (+$2,210)3. Dan Olson $800 (+$1,610)4. Marc Oelslager $600 (+$1,020)5-6. Jerrod Spence $400 (+$600) Chris Messer7-8. Dean Flanders $200 (+$300) Layne Opstedal9-12. Albert Bruha $100 Craig Stainbrook Mike Fieldhammer Dave Pearl13-16. Jerrod Bernath $75 Dave Olson Robert Pulver Travis Mann17-24. Mike Decelles $40 Darren Moen Dan Voeller Neal Cook Aaron Williamson Rory Hendrickson Cornell McClean Dave Johnson9-Ball Results1. Jamie Pluta $6002. Marc Oelslager $4003. Johnny Meyer $3004. Craig Stainbrook $2005-6. Justin Bergman $120 Gene Albrecht7-8. Josh Shones $80 Tyler Perry9-12. Lee Heuwagen $60 Dan Voeller Albert Bruha Dave Johnson13-16. Jim McNenny $40 Dustin Hansen Berry McClean Jerrod Spence Samsara Cues

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Open "B" Singles: 195 Entries1st - Chad Pew - Great Amusement - $9002nd - Trent Bredeck - Midwest Coin - $7503rd - Ryan Murphy - D&R/Star - $650

Open "A" Singles: 139 Entries1st - Bill Rothlisberger - Valley Video - $9502nd - Ian Swenson - D&R/Star - $8003rd - Moe McDonah - Stansfield - $650

Open "AA" Singles: 73 Entries1st - Tom Bentley - American Amusement - $10002nd - Mike Sklasz -- MN Pastime - $8003rd - Nick Marsolek - D&R/Star - $650

Open "Masters" Singles: 24 Entries1st - Tim Tonjum - American Amusement - $12002nd - Marc Oelslager - Valley Video - $9003rd - Jeff Spanier - Midwest Coin - $700

Ladies "A" Singles: 60 Entries1st - Heather Froelich - Midwest Coin - $5402nd - Kim Dulitz - D&R/Star - $4403rd - Lana Bjork - C&N Sales - $340

Ladies "AA" Singles: 32 Entries1st - Loni Bolz - Hazelwood - $6002nd - Shelly Radke - Mendota Valley - $5003rd - Jen Engle - D&R/Star - $400

Ladies Masters - 9 Entries - Played in the Open "A" Division -Beth Fondell & Jessica Frideres finished 17th in the field of 139.Great Job Ladies!!

Open "B" Team: 103 Entries1st - Sue's Krew - Twin States - $15002nd - Wing It - Midwest Coin - $13003rd - Hooked Again - C&N Sales - $1100

Open "A" Team: 72 Entries1st - Last Minute - American Amusement - $18002nd - Rack'Em 8 - Superior Vending - $16003rd - The Stickmen - Valley Video - $1400

Open "AA" Team: 24 Entries1st - Hooters LaCrosse - Stansfield - $19002nd - Duck's Lucky Players - Midwest Coin - $15003rd - Spin Doctors - C&N Sales - $1100

Open "Master" Team: 5 Entries - Round Robin Format1st - Boomtown - C&N Sales - $20002nd - Shoot I Don't Know - American Amusement - $1500

Ladies "A" Team: 27 Entries1st - Varsity Pub - C&N Sales - $10002nd - Pickled Tink - Stansfield - $8003rd - Ladies Legion of Doom - $600

Ladies "AA" Team: 18 Entries1st - No Mercy - Mendota Valley - $10002nd - Rack-N-Roll - D&R/Star - $8503rd - Diamond Dolls - Theisen Vending - $600

Total Team payout was $46,750Total Singles payout was $29,660

2011 MOMA Results - River Centre, St. Paul, MN

Schafer Benefit Results

On January 7-9, Chris Schafer and his friends gathered at the Ramada Hotel in Rochester to help raise money for peoplewho are in need due to cancer. Chris started this event because he had cancer, and every year after he has given the money toothers. But his cancer has come back, and support for his cause has grown as evidenced by the great showing of attendance.Special thanks to Jen Engel and all the staff for putting on a great event! The top finishers were as follows:Masters1. Dave Hyke2. Brandon Guse3. Jamie Wiesner

AA1. Ryan Elit2. Dale Lambrecht3. JR Gruhlke

A1. Chad Nelson2. Scott Jaycox3. Rob Merchlewitz

B/C1. Jeff LeVan2. Mike Sick3. Charlie Worthman

Women’s A-C1. Julie Kennedy2. Rosie Allen3. Darla Jaycox

Youth/Adult 9-141. Jayden Axley & Mike Williams2. Collin Rain & Lee Rain3. Dakota Schafer & Chris Schafer

Youth/Adult 15-201. Taylor Axley & Jody Axley2. Scott Jaycox & Mike Jaycox

Jayden Axley & Mike Williams


Largest Pool Room in MN - Open Daily until 3 a.m.Full Menu Massé Café - Open Daily 10:00 am to 2:30 am

64 Tables - 7, 8, & 9 - Foot TablesFull Video Arcade - Buck Hunter • Golden Tee Golf

New Happy Hour Prices & Hours:Mon-Fri: 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Sat: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.$1 off ALL Bottles and Wine

Only $2.25 for Domestics$2 Taps / $3 Tall Taps

Daily Pool Special: 10 a.m. - 7p.m.$10 Weekdays / $12 Weekends

Late Night Pool Special: 11 p.m. - 3 a.m. for only $13 • Sun-Thurs

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www.shootersbilliardclub.comJoin us on Facebook.com/ShootersMN

Check out our Shooters Stimulus Package!We’ve adjusted our prices to fit your budget!!!

Improve Your Game: Practice on 9-Foot Tables Are you tired of missing shots?

Do you want to become a Better Player?Come to Shooters and practice on our9-Foot Brunswick Gold Crowns andYOUR GAME WILL IMPROVE!!!

MONDAY is LADIES NIGHT: Ladies Play FREE with a payingcustomer or 1/2 price with others. (Make your Boyfriend Pay!!)

Guys...there’s lots of ladies here! $3.75 bottles Smirnoff Ice

MONEY-SAVING TIPS FOR THE POOL PLAYERS:

Free Lessons Each MonthFeaturing Shooter’s House Pro Beau Runningen and longtimeInstructor Jay Wegener. Catch us on FaceBook for updated

times.... Shootersbilliards and ShootersBurnsville

Professional Cues & Cue RepairsCome in and Join our Pool Leagues

Weekly Tournaments - EveryMonday and Wednesday

C H A L K T A L K24M8/Ultimate Pool League - Summer Season Results & Pictures

Masters Championship

Thunda Strokes

Miller High Life

Legacy

Masters Consolation

Game Room Players

Power Shot

Advanced Championship Open Championship

Wrecking Balls

Green Thunder

Pool Sharks

Advanced Consolation

Drunc in Publik

The Neisens & Johnny

Just Learning

6 Players & A Bitch

Haters Shakopee

The Dive Won

Open Consolation

Big Sticks & Tight Racks

Congratulations to all Players & Teams!!!Good Luck to All the Teams Competing in March

at Treasure Island & Canterbury!!!


13th

Annual The Dick Weddel Bald Eagle

Memorial 8-Ball Tournament

In Memory of Passed Pool Players Ray Trottier & Brett Benson Sponsors: Doc’s, Mendota Valley, Superior Vending, Biff’s, Eagle’s Nest,

Shortstop, J. Cousineaus, Granite City, BWW, Duffy’s, Mad Jacks, The

Shorewood, Steve O’s, and many more!!!

CONGRATUALATIONS

Ladies Champion Men’s Champion

Jenna Rivard Kory Schmidt

The Field of 54 players shared in over $2700.00 in cash and prizes!!!

OVER 200% PAID BACK

Rich Renstrom and Jomama say Thanks to the players and

Sponsors for making this event so special!!!

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THE MIDWEST'S BILLIARD NEWSLETTER 272010 Wilde Cup Results

Submitted by Jeff Maurer

The 2010 Wilde Cup was another success story worth sharing. This is our 11th year of raising money for a good cause,remembering someone who will be missed by the pool world and, of course, a pool tournament. This year we had around 85players. Again, this is a "non-sanctioned event" and I truly believe we draw new players in to this game every year. This year weremembered Geri Neudecker from New Ulm. Geri was married to Gary Neudecker and left us unexpectedly at a very young age.Geri left with us, two children, age 10 and 6. So, this year's proceeds ($1500) was given to an education fund for the children to usewhen they turn 18. This event has many wonderful sponsors which allows us to give over 100% back to the pool tournament,while allowing us to raffle off many donated items from gift cards, hats, shirts…..right up to pool cues other larger ticket items.Mike Lowe went through the winners side and guaranteed 2nd place before being called away. Mike has won this event in thepast and decided to let Max Kraus and Kris Brenke do battle for this year's title on the men's side. Max edged out Kris on the hillto win the right of having his name engraved in to our Wilde Cup Trophy. The women's side had Amanda Aning winning her firstWilde Cup Title as she beat out teammate and former Wilde Cup champ, Kristina Peterson. Marge Forst was 3rd.

This event is many things before it is a pool tournament and I thank Lori Wilde, Dan Telshaw, Bob Taylor and OwenDundas for helping create a phenomonal, congenial, fun-loving atmosphere. I expect this event to continue to grow as it is onelike no other. Thank you all who participated this year, past years and please come back in 2011.

I’ve Known Paul for 20 years. He’s an avid pool player and has played leagues for two decades. I think we should supportthose who support the sport we all love playing!! If you need computer repair, give him a call! John Stich

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SUNDAY2 p.m. Free practice Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, Fargo - 9-Ball on 7’ Diamond Tables. $15 entry, 5 table4 p.m. start Double elimination. Winner Breaks. Handicap Format. 701-282-4168 $100 added

MONDAY5 p.m. Free practice Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, Fargo - 9-Ball on 9’ Gabreils Tables. $10 entry7 p.m. start Double elim. Race to 3-winners/2-losers side. Free Pizza Buffet to all players.

Free custom event t-shirt to 1st place and all first-time people who cash. 701-282-4168

7:30 sign-up Eagles Nest Lounge, Robbinsdale - 8-Ball on 7’ Diamond Tables. $10 entry8 p.m. start Race to 1, Double elimination. Qualify for $2,000 Finals Event. 763-533-0800

Free Drink with paid tournament entry fee.

6:30 signup/practice Shooters Billiard Club, Burnsville - 9-ball on 9’ Brunswick tables. $13 total entry7:00 p.m. start Open to All Players. Double-Elimination. 763-780-1585 $75 added

WEDNESDAY7 p.m. signup/practice Shooters Billiard Club, Burnsville - Open 9-ball on 9’ Brunswick tables $15 total entry7:30 p.m. start 12-rank handicap. Progressive. Open to all abilities! 952-894-1100 $75 added

FRIDAY7:00 sign-up CR’s Sports Bar, Coon Rapids - 8-Ball on 7-foot Diamond Tables. $15 total entry7:30 start Open to All Players. Double-Elimination. 763-780-1585 $75 added

Break Pot currently Over $500!!!

6:30 sign-up Farmington Billiards, Farmington - 8-Ball or 9-Ball (Alternate Weeks) Tourney $20 entry7 p.m. start 8-Ball on 7-foot Diamonds or 9-Ball on 9-foot tables (Alternate Weeks) $50 Added @ 16

Open to All to Participate. 651-463-2636

SATURDAY1:30 sign-up Farmington Billiards, Farmington - 8-Ball on the 7’ Diamond Bar Tables. $20 entry2 p.m. start Open to All to Participate. 651-463-2636 $50 Added @ 16

DATE/TIME PLACE/GAME ENTRY FEE/PAYOUT

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Make sure that when you attend these tournaments that you let thetournament director know that you SAW IT IN THE CHALK TALK.

To Place an ad in Chalk Talk, call John at 507-210-7558

DATE/TIME PLACE/GAME ENTRY FEE/PAYOUT

SPECIFIC DATE TOURNAMENT GUIDE

February 26 Shooters Billiard Club, Burnsville - MPA-Sanctioned Singles 8-Ball on 7 & 8 Foot tables.10 am - Noon Signup 4 Divisions to Choose from: Masters/AA, A, B, and C. Open to Players of All Abilities12 Noon Start For details, go to www.mpapool.com. Shooters - 952-894-1100 $1,000 Added

March 3-6 Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing, MN - M8 Open & Master Team ChampionshipsHuge Payouts!!! Call M8 for details - 651-636-2022

March 10-13 Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN - M8 Advanced Team and Open Singles ChampionshipsCall M8 for details - 651-636-2022

March 17-20 Treasure Island Resort & Casino, Red Wing, MN - MPA/MNACS Championships $25,000 AddedSingles & Team Events. See ad on Pages 11-13 for details. John - 507-210-7558 $25,000 AddedEntry Forms are online at www.mpapool.com, or on pages 12 & 13 of this edition.

March 26 Shooters Billiard Club, Burnsville, MN - Billiards Bash - 8-Ball on 9-foot tables $30 entry feeNoon Start Proceeds to benefit Susan G Komen for the Cure. Silent Auction starts @ 11 a.m.

For more information, contact Matt Peck @ 651-387-7367

April 9 CR’s Sports Bar, Coon Rapids, MN - 5-Person Team 8-Ball Tournament on 7-foot $200 Entry11 a.m. Start Diamond tables. Open to the First 16 Paid Entries. Handicap Format. See ad and $500 Added

entry form on page 5 of this edition. 763-780-1585

April 21-22 - Singles Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton, MN - Singles 8-Ball on 7’ Valley tables. 5 Divisions - Based7 p.m. Thursday start on player ability. Open to Men and Women players of all abilities.

See Pages 18-20 of this edition for information & entry forms. www.mpapool.com 507-210-7558April 22-23 - Team Black Bear Casino Resort, Carlton, MN - 5-Person Team 8-Ball on 7’ Valley tables. Limited to the7 p.m. Friday Start First 64 Paid Team Entries. All play will be completed by late Saturday Night so it won’t interfere

with your Easter plans. For more information and entry forms, see pages 18-20 of this edition, orgo online to www.mpapool.com. John - 507-210-7558 $10,000 Added

May 1 Canterbury Park, Shakopee, MN - 3rd Annual Jomama’s Challenge 3-person team tournament.10 a.m. start See Ad on Page 7 for entry form and details. $100/team entry

May 26-June 4 VNEA Nationals - Las Vegas!!! Hope to see you all out there!!!

June 24-26 Fargo Billiards & Gastropub, Fargo, ND - Summer Shootout Tournament. $500 Added 9-Balltournament. $2,500 Added 8-Ball tournament. For details, see ad and entry form on page 8.

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13514 Aldrich Ave South • Burnsville, MN 55337Phone: 507-210-7558 • E-mail: [email protected]

Website: www.mpapool.com

PLAYER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION(all information is necessary so you get the Maximun Benefit of MPA)

Player Name ________________________________________________________________________________

Address ____________________________________________________________________________________

City _________________________________________ State __________ Zip __________________________

Phone # ______________________________________ E-mail _______________________________________

Date of Birth (required for MPA incentives) / / . Shirt Size _______________________

Do you currently have any of the following? (check yes or no)

Treasure Island Passport Club Card? ______ YES NO

Black Bear Players Club Card? ______ YES NO

I agree that the information that I have provided is for the sole use of becoming a member of the MPA and forreceiving the benefits and incentives offered by the MPA and its hosts and sponsors. I understand that bybecoming a member of the MPA, I will conduct myself in a professional manner while participating in MPA-sanctioned events and failure to do so may result in suspension or expulsion from said events.

Player Signature Date .

Optional Section (please fill this out only if you care to share this information for polling purposes):

Favorite Pool Game: 8-Ball Singles 8-Ball Team 9-Ball Singles 9-Ball Team

Mixed Scotch Dbls Regular Scotch Dbls Other: .

Favorite Casino Game: ______________________________________________________________________

Have you ever traveled to Las Vegas for Pool? YES NO

Once you’ve completed this form, send it along with your $15 Sanction Fee to Address Listed Above

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