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Christmas Chip Tourney

Balancad Wins ..............

Larson & Bishop Top 9s

Oz & Gee at Kolbys ......

Jaye Succo Profile .........

Roger Long ...................

League Coverage ...........

League Directory ..........

APA Toys for Tots .........

Instructor Directory .......

APA Junior/Adults .........

Kolbys 3 Person Teams .

One Pocket Madness .....

Lyons Roars ..................

Dart Coverage ...............

Dart Tournaments ..........

Ratings Committee ........

Casey & Gator Win ......

Kittys Singles Split ........

John/Andy Undefeated ..

Weekly Tournaments .....

Tour Coverage ...............

AWBT Points ................

DPT Points ....................

Foos Pulse .....................

Monthly Tournaments ...

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I see a lot of local players doing quite a bit to help promote pool here in the valley. It really shows what a great community we have when people all do what they can to help.

On the other hand, I still see people talking about what they are doing to help promote pool, when what they are really doing is promoting themselves.

I realize that everyone helps in their own way, and it takes all of us helping to make the game better. Just dont hurt your arm patting yourself on the back over all you are doing for the game, when you are, in reality, doing it for yourself.

-Until next time Mike


Balancad Back In Knobbys Winners Circle

Burt Balancad returned to the winners circle at Knobbys 9 & Under 8-Ball Tournament on December 4th.

Balancad cruised through the winners side and took the hot-seat with a 2-1 win over Jose Gonzalez.

On the one loss side, Gonzalez ran into Troy Ridder. After a first round loss, Ridder had put together a six match winning streak on the left side of the board. That streak would end when Ridder jumped the cue ball off the table at 1-1 against Gonzalez, and was forced to watch Jose run out the rack for the 2-1 win.

The final rematch between Balancad and Gonzalez saw Balancad win 2-1, with an 8-ball break at hill-hill, in the first set.

Complete Payouts:1st Burt Balancad $2202nd Jose Gonzalez $1203rd Troy Ridder $604th Gilbert Franco $20

Jose Gonzalez, Sophia Morquecho and Burt Balancad

Mike Kounkel took first place, but Chris Negrin was the big winner, at Kolbys Christmas Chip Tournament on December 19th.

The chip tournament is the creation of Chris Adams, who held similar tournaments outside of Arizona in the past. He has brought the idea to Kolbys and it has been a huge success so far. The tournament has each player being given a number of chips (or lives) based on their rating. The lower the rating, the more chips a player starts with. Matches are one game of 9-ball, with the winner staying on the table to face the next player on the waiting list. The loser of the match loses a chip and goes to the bottom of the wait-ing list (if they still have chips left). The tourna-ment format is skewed towards the lower rated players, as the top players dont have the chips to take many losses, and the law of averages always catches up to them. Case in point, Ben Suther-land won twelve straight games at this event, and failed to cash in the tournament.

Adams has been running this format as a weekly event on Monday nights, so all of the players have grown quite familiar with the format. With that in mind, it was no surprise to see a turnout of 55 players ready to compete on this day. Even with a field that large, the tournament was over in under 12 hours and even had time to stop in the middle for a big rack contest.

Adams and his assistant tournament director, Josh Stinnett, had things moving smoothly all day with six tables in action non-stop, as well as a separate challenge table that saw a long wait-ing of list of players looking to stay on the table for as long as they could.

As players started falling out of the field, it was

the lower rated players who continued to excel. With five players left in the field, not one top rated player was left. A random drawing was held to determine matches that saw Jesse Gardella defeat Jake Powell, Mike Kounkel eliminate Becky Onnembo and Tara Negrin get a bye into the next round. The next round saw three players left, and Kounkel defeated Negrin, while Gardella got the bye. The final round saw Koun-kel beat Gardella for first place.

In addition to the main event, challenge table and numerous raffles throughout the day, the players also enjoyed a big rack challenge that saw the players earn chances to break a 10-ball rack with a prize awarded for each ball they could make after a successful break. After many players found them-selves unable to make a ball on the break, it was Chris Negrin who would make a ball and then run four balls to earn $548 in prize money.

Adams commented after the tournaments completion that the success of the event was largely due to the great sponsors that came on board. He expressed his thanks to G Cue Billiards, Mo Money Pawn Shop, Carl Stewart with the Az Billiards Academy, Hustlin USA, Crescent Distributors and Balabushka Pool Cues.

Complete Payouts:1st Mike Kounkel $4302nd Jessie Gardella $2503rd Tara Negrin $1004th Benny Onnembo $62.504th Jake Powell $62.506th Kate Franco $306th Andy Maxam $306th Kermit Rose $309th Veronica St. Germaine $209th Brandon Hinners $209th Laura Boothroyd $209th Pete Fox $20

Kounkel and Negrin Celebrate Kolbys Christmas Chip Tournament

Jesse Gardella, Mike Kounkel and Tara Negrin


Wayne Larson and Evans Bishop were the big winners at Main Street Billiards on December 5th and 6th at two different eight man 9s only events. Both days saw eight players pay a $200 entry to face off against some of the best 9-rated players that the valley has to offer.

The December 5th event saw Wayne Larson score wins over Rick Armbrust and Chad Barber, before a lopsided 9-4 win over Chris Adams for the hot-seat.

On the one loss side, Mike Williams was squeaking by players but staying alive. Williams lost his second match of the day to Adams 9-7, but scored three wins by the narrowest of margins on the one loss side. A 9-8 win over Chris Paradowski was followed by a 9-7 win over Jack Scerca and then a hill-hill win over Adams in the semi-final match.

The extended final match saw Larson hold off Williams in another close match. This one was 13-10 in Larsons favor.

December 6th saw eight more 9-rated players ready to do battle. Evans Bishop got his day started with back-to-back hill-hill wins over Ben Sutherland and then Tres Kane. After those two tight matches, the 9-6 win over John Ritonya for the hot-seat must have felt relaxing.

JR Burkhart started his day with a 9-7 loss to Bill Vander Weyst, but the loss didnt phase him. Burkhart put together a winning streak of four matches, with wins over Tyler Fleishman, Tres Kane, Vander Weyst and Ritonya to earn his spot in the finals.

The final was another extended single set, with Bishop cruising to a 13-6 win and first place.

Saturday Payouts:1st Wayne Larson $10002nd Mike Williams $600

Sunday Payouts:1st Evans Bishop $10002nd JR Burkhart $600

Top Right: Mike Williams and Wayne LarsonBottom Right: Evans Bishop and JR Burkhart

Larson & Bishop Win at Main Street

Oz & Gee Win at Kolbys

Oscar Avila & Jamie Gee teamed up for first place at Kolbys 15 & Under Scotch Doubles event on December 5th.

The field was smaller than expected, so the teams agreed to change the tour-nament format from double elimination to round robin. Two teams quickly distanced themselves from the pack as Avila & Gee, as well as Mark Koerner & Tami Hathcock were untouchable, remaining undefeated until the last round of play.

As is usually the case in round robin events, the two teams in contention for the tournament win played each other in the final round. One of the teams would have to take their first loss, and that team was Mark & Tami, as they lost to Oz & Jamie.

Complete Payouts:1st Oscar Avila & Jamie Gee $150 (no side pots)2nd Mark Koerner & Tami Hathcock $110 (with side pots)

Oscar Avila & Jamie Gee


Player Profile - Jaye Succo

By Carl StewartBCA Certified Instructor

Playing Cue - I shoot with a Players Cue that came with a PureX HXT Low Deflection Shaft. It has a Kamui Black soft tip. It works for me and thats all that matters.

Break cue - My break cue is also a Play-ers Cue. I used to shoot with this cue before I bought the one I use now. This cue, I added more weight, and by mistake, my good friend Lynor Johnson, decided to use this cue for her bridge at an AWBT stop at Bullshooters. By ac-cident, she pulled her bridge off, along with my tip, so she purchased a harder tip for me, I just cant remember what the name is. Roger then put it on for me and now its my break cue,

Shaft Taper - My taper is 11.75 with a inch ferrule but thinking of switching up to a 12.75.

Chalk- I use Predator 1080 pure blue chalk. I feel it grabs more and I definitelyhave less miscues. Only downside is, it leaves more on my hand than what the Master chalk did.

Case - My case, I got from Cue and Case. Nothing special, just a simple 3x6 case.Although, Im definitely looking into pur-chasing a soft case. Only because perhaps its lighter!

How did you choose that one? I thought it looked cool and I thought it made me look like a Pool player. (laughing) Its definitely not Ve-gas friendlyIts too heavy.

Player Bio - I am a born and raised, green chili eating, New Mexican. I am a Navajo, who comes from a small community in the Eastern part of the Navajo Nation called White Rock, NM. Pool was never a part of my life until I moved to Great Falls, Montana. Winters are so cold that nobody goes outside. Everyone staysindoors and the pool hall is where everyone was at. In 2006, I had a friend who invited me to her APA league one night and I was immediately HOOKED! It was there that I learned. I spent a lot of time at the 8 Ball In. Literally fromopen to close. I learned a lot by watching oth-

ers. I had several mentors there, Art St. Germaine and his wife, Veronica, also Sky Cristadora (for-merly Tigart), she was and is still,one of the best fe-males in the 406. I also watched and studied Jana Montour from Canada. Im proud to say I have a 2007 Womens B State Championship under my belt and several Team and Top Female/Top Shooter APA awards there. All in all, I have to say I have a lot of respect for the pool community of the BigSky Country.

I moved to Arizona in July 2011 with my part-ner, Summer, for better opportunities and also because I wanted to join the AWBT. For real! When I left MT, I said I wanted to become a pro, and Arizona was my only opportunity. I already knew the competition I would be facing here as I did my research on the women here. I already knew who the top ladies were and I wanted to be right up there with them. (yes, I really did my research) So far its been 4 years on the tour. Ive had my short lived WPBA membership, Ive played in the WPBA Region-al Tour Championship here at Bullshooters in 2014, This year I finished 5th in points without playing in the last 2 stops, but the high for the AWBT has to be winning a stop in my 2nd year against Bernie Store. Playing and winning the hot seat match against her, being down I think 4 or 5 games and then coming back to win in the finals. That was a great feeling, but she is still numero uno in my book.

Currently, I shoot in the BCA Paradise Pool League. I also participate in local tournaments and am sitting in 3rd on the AZ Hustlers 7s

list. Nationally, I am rated an Advanced Player. Moving forward, I am always striving to better my game. The drive, the hungry, the competi-tor, the underdog in me wants more and there is only one way to go, and thats UP!

Where do you play I truly have to give a lot of credit to Natalie and her crew at Skip and Jans. I spent a lot of time practicing at the old place. I had my lessons there with Mitch Eller-man, I won my first 6s tournament there as a 5, and I won my first AWBT Tour Stop there. So Skip and Jans has to get a lot of credit from me.

Currently, Kolbys Corner Pocket is where I call Home. Jimmy Langston is doing a lot for the players there. Bringing in 2 more 9 foot Dia-monds (so 4 in total), and in the midst of bring-ing in Diamond Bar Box tables. It has a great atmosphere. The food is great. You know for sure there is always some kind of action going on there.

My favorite games - My BEST game is Bar Box 8 ball, but my FAVORITE game is 9 ball on the 9 foot table because that is where the gamble is at.

Jaye Succo

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Whose Rules Should Rule?

By Roger LongCertified Instructor

One of the worlds top pros recently posted a rant on Facebook concerning the rules of 9-Ball. His main complaint was that pool is the only sport (to his knowledge) where the rules differ depending on the particular event or locale. He claimed that the rules should be standardized across the board for both profes-sionals and amateurs, and of course, went on to spell out his own preferences for specific rules. Not surprisingly, he also maintained that all pool tables should be made to one set of specs. In his opinion, pools non-standardization of rules and equipment is the primary reason it does not enjoy a level of success equivalent to that of other professional sports.

Before we go any further here, lets clarify one thing: rules are not standardized in all other sports. Im not familiar with every sport out there, but I do know that rules are not exactly the same for professionals and amateurs in football and basketball. And no one seems to mind.

Back to 9-Ball.

I picked up on what the Facebook pro was actually saying, even though his message was veiled. It was his penchant for certain rules that gave him away. Whenever someone suggests that 9-Ball should be played on tight-pocketed tables under rules that require you to call every shot, and the 9 pocketed on the break gets spot-

ted, plus, the 9-ball needs to be racked on the spot when using the Magic Rack, means only one thing: luck will be greatly diminished, if not totally eliminated.

Not a bad idea, you say? No, not if youre a top pro. But what if youre not one?

When Texas Express rules were introduced decades ago, the game of 9-Ball quickly be-came very popular all across the nation. Those rules not only sped the game up, they also introduced elements of luck that made lesser-skilled players feel like they had a realistic shot at winning, no matter who they were play-ing. And quite often, they did. Bangers could constantly ride the 9 for a quick win, or they could slop balls in and keep shooting, or they might miss their intended pocket for the money ball and have it go multiple rails into a differ-ent pocket and still take down the cash. Texas Express made the game wild and crazy and a whole lot of fun for a whole lot of people.

Now we are seeing the pros attitudes affect-ing those of the upper-ranked amateurs. Thats really nothing new since the top amateurs have always liked to mimic the pros and lament how they, too, could have been a pro if they hadnt gotten married, had children, taken a job, and bought a house and a car, or two. But being amateurs hasnt stopped them from thinking they actually shoot like pros and that

they should demand all the same things the pros demand. As an example, the other day I overheard one of our local players reciting all the luck-eliminating rules he would require his winter-visitor opponent to use in their upcom-ing 9-Ball match. Even though the rules were new and strange to the visitor, he still won the match. But the victory didnt come without a price. The visitor had to endure two hours of listening to the local telling him how he was getting every lucky roll in the book. If thats the way its going to be, what is the point in trying to take all luck out of the game if the loser is still going to claim that his opponent beat him with luck? Apparently, some things will never change.

But think about it: if the best players in the world get their way and force wholesale changes in rules and equipment that favor only themselves; where will the incentive be for lesser-skilled players to continue to compete against them? Do they really think that the world wants to see the same handful of players winning everything, every time?

So, do we really need one set of rules to cover all occasions? And do we need one type of table for all players? Or would it be best to leave the amateurs to their tables and rules while letting the pro organizations figure out whats best for the pros? Is a definitive differ-ence between the two groups such a bad thing?


Arizona Pool LeagueLeague name: AriZona Pool Leagues Where: Statewide Contact: Michael Kerin Phone: 480-217-2358 Email: [email protected]: www.AZPL.net

ACS American Cue SportsLeague Name: Sharks League Where: Phoenix Contact: Lee White Phone: 602-908-1503

League Name: Prescott Billiards AssociationCity: Prescott & Surrounding Areas, ArizonaContact: Nichole WilsonNumber: 928-642-7473Email: [email protected]

League Name: Kingman Pool PlayersCity: KingmanContact: Ronald MartinNumber: 928-530-0739

League Name: East Valley Legacy LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Cathy KelleyNumber: 480-203-8640

League Name: Wings of Fear ArizonaCity: MaricopaContact: Bill HuddartNumber: 480-694-5039

League Name: Mohave Valley Pool LeagueCity: Lake HavasuContact: Matt DennisNumber: 928-458-0750

League Name: StrokersCity: Lake HavasuContact: Ed & Sheri LawrenceNumber: 928-727-0349

League Name: Champions LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Jerry StuckartNumber: 602-332-4499

League Name: Arizona Hot Shots Where: Phoenix, AZ Contact: Larry Eans Phone: (602) 677-4220Website: www.azhotshotsonline.com

League Name: Enochs In House Where: Phoenix, AZ Contact: Glenn Newell Phone: (602) 750-4243

Arizona League Information

League Name: TAP THIS Billiard LeagueWhere: Maricopa and Pinal CountiesContact: John Muehling - 602309-7777 Website: www.TAPTHISBilliards.com

VNEA Valley National 8-Ball League Association

League Name: Eagle VNEA Where: Tucson Contact: Eric Allen Phone: (520) 748-2955

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BCA Billiard Congress of America

League Name: BULLSHOOTERS BCA 9 BALL City/State: PHOENIX, AZ Contact 1: GIBO PACHECO Home #: 602-841-8272 Contact 2: MARGIE STEPHANIK Home #: 602-332-1851Contact 3: JOHN ZAJACHome #: 602-870-0505 League Name: EAST VALLEY LEGACY LEAGUE City/State: GILBERT, AZ Contact 1: Cathy Kelley Work #: 480-203-8640

League Name: Troy Vending Where: Statewide Contact: Scott or Tobin Phone: (602) 265-0178

League Name: PARADISE POOL LEAGUE City/State: CHANDLER, AZ Contact: JEREMY GIBBSLeague #: 480-779-0343

League Name: Charleys Place Shooters City/State: Glendale, AZ Contact 1: Betty Barber Home #: 602-843-3692

League Name: Arizona Hot Shots Where: Phoenix, AZ Contact: Larry Eans Phone: (602) 677-4220Website: www.azhotshotsonline.com

League Name: Prescott Billiards AssociationCity: Prescott & Surrounding Areas, ArizonaContact: Nichole WilsonNumber: 928-642-7473Email: [email protected]

League Name: Mohave Valley Pool LeagueCity: Bullhead CityContact: Ed SandovalNumber: 928-763-3788

League Name: Jack and Jill Scotch DoublesCity: In-House at Stingers in PhoenixContact: Brynn HoffmanNumber: 602-510-8058

League Name: League of Champions Where: Maricopa County Contact: Frank Alvarez III Phone: (877) 788-7227Website: www.UPAtour.com

League Name: UPA Phoenix Contact: Stephanie Ponessa Phone: 816.668.7329

League Name: Troy Vending Where: Statewide Contact: Scott Phone: (602) 265-0178

Website: www.TroyVending.com

League Name: Kingman Pool PlayersCity: KingmanContact: Ronald MartinNumber: 928-530-0739

League Name: East Valley Legacy LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Cathy KelleyNumber: 480-203-8640

League Name: 8 Ball ShootersCity: PeoriaContact: Pat MartinNumber: 623-977-0976

League Name: Route 66 8-Ball LeagueCity: HolbrookContact: Anna BokkerNumber: 928-587-9327

League Name: Champions LeagueCity: PhoenixContact: Jerry StuckartNumber: 602-332-4499

League Name: Clicks In HouseCity: TucsonContact: Chris ChlupNumber: 520-245-9629

League Name: Wildcat Cue SportsCity: TucsonContact: Jack MurrayNumber: 520-404-5533

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The Annual Toys for Tots tournament held on December 13th at Bullshooters was a big success again this year. Players from all over the valley participated in the charity event and everyone had a great time playing pool and enjoying time with their friends. The annual charity event raised 2 truckloads of toys and fun for the valleys underprivileged children this year. There were a lot of new faces this year as well as the players who have been coming out every year to support this great event. Gina Nowlin, the APA league operator here in Phoenix says this event is the final highlight of the year for her. Anytime you can give back to the community its a good thing, and the generos-ity of the valley pool players is just phenomenal. APA and Bullshooters has been putting this event on for over 10 years now and it is growing each and every year. The best thing about this event is you do not have to be a part of any league or group to participate. Players from all over are welcome to play. In fact, for the second time in 2 years, we have a gentleman from the Midwest fly to Phoenix to play in the event, said Gina. Actually, Bob Reeves comes out to visit family during the holidays but has attended the tourna-ment for his second year in a row. The Toys for Tots annual tournament is sponsored by Bullshooters and the APA at Bullshooters pool hall in Phoenix each year just before Christmas and benefits the less fortunate kids here locally. It is part of the same campaign put on by the United States Marine Corps, who ultimately distributes the toys that are col-lected. The entry to the tournament is a new, unwrapped toy to be donated, and $10 entry fee used as the prize fund for the players. Its such a great event, said Gina. It is so good to see everyone come down and have a good time while doing something so important for someone else. The sportsmanship is so great. The Bates family at Bullshooters has always been so supportive of this event too. The event would not be the success it has become without them. The City of phoenix and the valley pool players are so lucky to have people like them and a place to go and hang out like Bullshooters. The tournament itself would not have been complete without Julie Bates famous taco bar. The food was amazing. Congratulations to Jerry Sisk for his first place finish in the tournament. He earned $160 for his effort. Coming in Second was David Rayner earning $100. 3rd place and $60 went to Scott Chadwick. The APA and Bullshooters would like to thank everyone for your participation. This event would not be possible without you the players.

APA Toys for Tots Tournament

David Rayner

Jerry Sisk

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Carl Stewart (BCA Master Certified) (602) 820-7665 [email protected]

Jerry Briesath (Master) Phoenix (623) 584-9221Joe Daguanno (BCA certified) Peoria (602) 628-5502 Dale Felber (BCA Certified) Scottsdale (480) 661-0521

Lenny Johnson (BCA Certified) Tucson (520) 591-7665Roger Long (BCA Advanced) Glendale (602) 320-9553

Bill MacKinnon (BCA Cert.) Tucson (520)790-9391 (520) 991-8036Joseph Ruggiero (BCA Certified & Referee) Peoria (623) 979-4532

Sean Shuster (BCA Certified) Chandler (602) 739-3424

Thomas Bingham (ACS certified-II) Mesa (480) 200-7105 David Keaggy (ACS certified-IV) Mesa (480) 980-6970 Roger Long (ACS Certified-III) Glendale (602) 320-9553

ACS Certified Levels: I - IV and Master

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Jon Smith Phoenix (480) 737-1185Mike Massey Phoenix (435) 659-4949

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APAs Junior Division held their tri-annual Junior/Adult tournament and awards ceremony on Sunday, December 20th at Bullshooters in Phoenix. The popular tournament is where the kids get to pick an adult of their choice to play in a scotch doubles match with opponents of the same skill level and age. This event is becoming one of the most popular tournaments that we run, said Gina Nowlin, APA league Operator for Maricopa County. Both the juniors and the Adults have a great time playing together as a team, she said. This event is a great way that parents and kids can spend an afternoon together having a good time doing something thats fun and safe.

The Juniors Division has grown to over 25 young players from all over the val-ley. There are two divisions for the juniors. The Young Guns division includes players from ages 11 to 17. The younger group, dubbed Junior Guns consist of shooters under the age of 11.

There were 16 teams who showed up to play for Plaques and gift cards this time around. As always, lunch was served to the players while the awards for the play-ers who excelled in the weekly division were being handed out.

Winners for the junior divisions Junior/Adult Scotch Doubles tournament this session were:First place James and Perfecto DiazSecond Place Shannon and Andrew ReinhartThird Place Troy and Tory Conley

Other awards received were first place -Top Gun to Michael Dale and Most improved player was Tory Conley. Junior Specialist, a brand new award, was given to Selena West for her help in acclimating the new Juniors and getting them excited about the program.

The Juniors play every other Sunday afternoon at Bullshooters in Phoenix and Main Street Billiards in Mesa. They play three sessions per year, ending each session with an awards ceremony, lunch, and then the coveted Junior/ Adult Scotch Doubles Tournament.

You can check the local website at www.apaphx.com for more information on this tournament. You can also check out our ad in this issue for date and time. We would like to invite everyone to come down and support the juniors. They are the future of our sport.

(James & Perfecto Top Right - Shannon & Andrew Reinhard Bottom Right)

APA Junior/Adult Tournament

Arizona Billiard & Dart News January 2016Shuman, Gee and Avila Top Kolbys Team

Jamie Gee, Oscar Avila Jr. & Ron Shuman teamed up to defeat eleven other teams at Skip & Jans Three Player Scotch Team event on December 19th.

Jamie, Oscar and Ron were taken to the hill, before defeating Chuck Bower, Joey Barrera & Jules Ray for the hot-seat.

On the one loss side, the team of Lionel Iglesias, Daneon Riley & Emanuel Steel were also hoping for a chance to get revenge for an earlier loss to Jamie, Oscar & Ron. Lionel, Daneon & Emanuel had won two matches in a row on the one loss side, but their tournament would end in third place after a 5-2 loss to Chuck, Joey & Jules.

The final match saw Jamie, Oscar & Ron take an early lead and then hold off a comeback attempt by Chuck, Joey & Jules, as they won the match 5-3 in one set.

Complete Payouts:1st Jamie Gee, Oscar Avila Jr. & Ron Shuman $350 (no side pots)2nd Chuck Bower, Joey Barrera & Jules Ray $565 (with side pots)3rd Lionel Iglesias, Daneon Riley & Emanuel Steel $215 (with side pots)

Ron Shuman, Jamie Gee & Oscar Avila Jr.


Emmons Wins One Pocket Madness

Bobby Emmons came back from a hot-seat loss to win Bullshooters One Pocket Madness event on December 12th.

Emmons lost the hot-seat match to Bernie Pettipiece 2-1, but he didnt let that loss get to him.

Emmons restarted his campaign on the left side of the board and eliminated Tres Kane in third place 2-0.

The win over Kane led to the rematch between Bobby and Bernie, which would go to Bobby this time 3-1.

Januarys One Pocket Madness event will be on January 16th, and will be open to twenty four players instead of the usual sixteen.

Complete Payouts:1st Bobby Emmons $2302nd Bernie Pettipiece $1703rd Tres Kane $1104th Manny Luevano $70

Bobby Emmons

Ron Casner and Harold Lyons

Lyons Wins Kolbys One Pocket Event

Harold Lyons was the top 8 rated one pocket player at Kolbys on December 26th.

Harold didnt have it easy, with well earned wins over Joey Barrera and then a hill-hill win over Manny Luevano to take the hot-seat.

Ron Casners game was in full display on the one loss side with three straight wins and he made quick work of Luevano 2-0 to earn his shot at Lyons in the finals.

The double elimination final only went one set, with Lyons turning in a 2-0 win for first place.

Complete Payouts:1st Harold Lyons $3002nd Ron Casner $1453rd Manny Luevano $30


Weekly Dart TournamentsSundaysWanderin 4149 E. McDowell Rd. Phx 602-275-1062 2:00 Blind Draw

Mondays Greenway Village 3143 E. Greenway Phx 602-971-5523 8:30 Blind Draw 200%

TuesdaysHideaway West 3558 W Northern Ave Phoenix 602-522-9999 8:00 Blind DrawJoes Grotto 13825 N. 32nd St. Phoenix 602-992-1007 9:00 Medley

WednesdaysCheers Tavern - 5915 W. Bell Rd - Phoenix - 602-938-0104 7pm Parity DrawHideaway West 3558 W Northern Ave Phoenix 602-522-9999 8:00 Blind DrawRJs - 3128 E. Cactus Rd - Phoenix - 602-494-5404 10pm 200%Jesters - 1515 N Gilbert Rd - Gilbert - 480-926-1314 $7:00 Blind Draw 150%

ThursdaysDaves Place - 2710 W Bell Rd - Phoenix - 602-866-9898 7:30 200% Payback Joes Grotto 13825 N. 32nd St. Phoenix 602-992-1007 9:00 Blind Draw

FridaysStingers 10040 N. 43rd Ave Glendale 623-937-9645 7:00 Blind Draw +$200Bull Shooters 3337 W. Peoria Phoenix 602-441-2447 8:00 Blind Draw 300%Jesters - 1515 N Gilbert Rd - Gilbert - 480-926-1314 7:30 Steel TipGarfields 10123 Apache Trail Apache Junction 480-380-0558 7:00 Blind DrawHideaway West 3558 W Northern Ave Phoenix 602-522-9999 8:00 Blind DrawJimbos - 12224 n. 51st Ave - 602-298-1500 8:30 Blind Draw 300%Enochs Sports Lounge 6750 W. Peoria Peoria 623-878-6296 8:00 Blind DrawGinos - 13623 N. 32st - 602-923-2500 10:00Blind Draw 200%

SaturdaysCheers Tavern - 5915 W. Bell Rd - Phoenix - 602-938-0104 6pm Parity DrawMetro Sportz Bar - 10402 N. Black Canyon Hwy - 602-997-5717 7:00 Blind DrawBull Shooters 3337 W. Peoria Phoenix 602-441-2447 8:00 Blind Draw 300%The Ox - 3209 E Pinchot - Phoenix - 602-466-3673 7:30 Blind Draw 200%Ginos - 13623 N. 32st - 602-923-2500 10:00Blind Draw 200%Kirks Korner 10634 N. 51st Ave. Glendale 623-878-9874 8:00 Steel TipStingers 10040 N. 43rd Ave Glendale 623-937-9645 3:30 Blind DrawTosos 2401 W. Union Hills Phoenix 602-547-2770 8:00 Blind Draw/Mixed


The Arizona Ratings Commitee held their final meeting of 2015 at the new Skip & Jans on December 13th.

After a long discussion regarding the Fargo rat-ings, a decision was made to list the Fargo rating next to the Az ratings on the azpoolratings.com website. This will allow rooms who wish, to change their handicap system from the Az ratings to the Fargo Ratings.

The issue of in-house ratings was discussed and a decision made to disallow members of the com-mittee from using in-house ratings at the rooms that they represent.

The following players were raised at the meet-ing...

Tim Daniel 10 10-1Brian Reich 9 10Burt Balancad 8 9Rick Galloway 8 9Del Glenn 8 9Steve Blackburn 8 9Josh Stinnett 8 9Ronnie Kidd III 8 9Art St. Germaine 8 9Aaron Purdy 8 9Bill Stock 8 9Zachary Payton 7 8Adam Hanten 7 8Jason Caton 7 8Leon Lin 7 8Manny Luevano 7 8Evan Brinkmann 7 8Patrick McGovern 7 8Carlos Esperaza 7 8Ray Unks 7 8Justin Turner 7 8

Matt Lee 7 8Brian Desantis 6 7Sheenan Leal 6 7Matt Rayman 6 7Dwayne Beagle 6 7Chad Verna 6 7Kyle Hubert 6 7Curtis Johnson 6 7Hugo Villanueva 6 7Stan Bodenheimer 6 7Scott Marcum 6 7Larry Chanenson 6 7Scott Boyd 6 7Greg Valenzuela 6 7Mike Bevins 6 7Wade Bryant 6 7Tammy Holben 6 7Dan Pearce 6 7Justin Winter 6 7Christopher Heape 6 7Justine Bishop 6 7Veronica Poore 6 7Phillip Salas 6 7Skylar Posey 6 7Cornell Benally 6 7Vito Leto 5 6Erica Hernandez 5 6Owen Veale 5 6Richard Sosa 5 6Dan Lorett 5 6Dennis Douthit 5 6Nai Saelee 5 6Lew Oliphant 5 6Bramin Brown 5 6

The next meeting was scheduled for March 13th at Stingers in Phoenix.

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John & Andy Undefeated

John Wing & Andy Benavidez teamed up for an undefeated day at Kittys 15 & & Under Scotch Doubles event on December 26th.

John & Andy took the hot-seat with a very tough hill-hill win over BBQ & Em-mitt Webb.

On the one loss side, Russ Baldwin & Bernie Papa were making the best of their day after a loss in the first round. Four wins later, they were matching up with BBQ & Emmitt in the semi-finals. That match would go to BBQ & Emmitt 9-5.

The double elimination finals only went one set, with John & Andy taking early control and cruising to a 9-5 win for first place.

Complete Payouts:1st John Wing & Andy Benavidez $4752nd BBQ & Emmitt Webb $2203rd Russ Baldwin & Bernie Papa $1054th Chet Lahti and Randell Moore $30

Andy Benavidez & John Wing

Smith and Jackson Split at Kittys

A smaller than usual turnout at Kittys 12 & Under Scotch Doubles event on December 19th led to a 7s & Under singles event, that was split between Casey Smith and Travis Jackson.

The two players did match up once, in the first match of the day for each player. That match went to Casey Smith.

Smith would keep his winning ways alive, and take the hot-seat with a hill-hill win over Joe Martinez.

Jackson was still alive on the one loss side, in the midst of a four match winning streak. He would take that streak to five, with a 6-3 win over Martinez in the semi-finals.

Instead of playing out the final set, Smith and Jackson agreed on a split from there.

Complete Payouts:1st Casey Smith $1301st Travis Jackson $1153rd Joe Martinez $25

Travis Jackson and Casey Smith

Casey & Gator Win at Kittys

John Casey & Ronald (Gator) Nesbitt went undefeated to win Kittys 13 & Under Scotch Doubles event on December 5th.

John & Gator took the hot-seat with a 7-7 (hill-hill) win over Randell Moore & Chet Lahti.

The one loss side came down to two teams with hopes to avenge losses to John & Gator. Randell & Chet faced off against Leo Satterwhite & Ebony Kelly, who had lost to John & Gator in their first match of the day. Leo & Ebony would want that shot at revenge a little more than Randell & Chet, as they won the semi-final match 8-6.

The finals stayed close early, until John & Gator took control and scored the 7-4 win in one set for first place.

Complete Payouts:1st John Casey & Ronald Nesbitt $2702nd Leo Satterwhite & Ebony Kelly $240 (with side pots)3rd Randell Moore & Chet Lahti $1504th Jose Mendoza & Dianne McCoy $40

John Casey & Ronald Nesbitt


MONDAY 7:30 KOLBYS 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL CHIP TOURNEY SEE PG 21 $15.00MONDAY 7:00 CHEERS TAVERN 5915 W. BELL RD 602-938-0104 OPEN CALL FOR DETAILS CALLMONDAY 7:00 MAIN ST BILLIARDS 1749 W MAIN ST, MESA 480-969-7898 9 TABLES RACE TO 4/3 $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 BULLSHOOTERS 3327 W PEORIA 602-441-2447 10-BALL 9TBL BALL WEIGHT $10.00TUESDAY 8PM BROOKSIDE II 15170 W BELL RD SURPRISE 623-556-1000 9-BALL D/E 200% RACE TO 2 $5.00THURSDAY 1:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL 9 TABLES HANDICAPPED $5.00THURSDAY 7:30 KAYS PLACE 315 S ALMA SCHOOL 602 666-6634 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00SATURDAY 4:00 KAYS PLACE 315 S ALMA SCHOOL 602 666-6634 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00SUNDAY 4PM THE SNAP 1516 W CAMELBACK 602-222-3551 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00

MONDAY 7:30 THE LOFT AGAIN 15015 N CAVE CREEK RD 602-482-3130 3-Ball CALL FOR DETAILS CALLWEDNESDAY 4:00 SAGE & SAND 13831 W GLENDALE AVE 623-935-5810 3-BALL CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00SUNDAY 2PM 5030 LOUNGE 5030 W. PEORIA AVE 623-939-3876 3-BALL (5 TOTAL SHOTS) $2.00

MONDAY 7:30 WHAT THE HELL 7309 E MAIN ST 480-380-6000 9-Ball ADDED MONEY $10.00TUESDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL 7 TABLES SIDES $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 STINGERS 43RD AVE & PEORIA 623-937-9645 9-BALL HDCP-2 D/E $10.00SATURDAY 7:30 PM THE DELI 9635 W PEORIA AVE 623-979-5163 8-BALL D/E 200% PAY $5.00SUNDAY 3:00 KOLBYS 1301 EAST UNIVERSITY DR. 480-829-7344 9-BALL RACE TO THREE $40.00

MONDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% Payback $5.00TUESDAY 7:00 KITTYS 2836 N 36TH ST 602-957-9786 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00TUESDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL 9 TABLES SIDES $7.00WEDNESDAY 7:30 THE LOFT AGAIN 15015 N CAVE CREEK RD 602-482-3130 8-Ball 200% PAYBACK $5.00WEDNESDAY 7:30 THUNDER PASS 9303 APACHE, MESA 480-986-5572 9-Ball CALL FOR DETAILS CALLTHURSDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX $5.00THURSDAY 7:30 WHAT THE HELL 7309 E MAIN ST 480-380-6000 8-Ball ADDED MONEY $6.00FRIDAY 7:00 KITTYS 2836 N 36TH ST 602-957-9786 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00FRIDAY 8:00 KIRKS KORNER 10634 N. 51 ST AVE 623-878-9874 8-BALL D/E 150% $5.00SATURDAY 4:30 PM KIRKS KORNER 10634 N. 51ST AVE 623-878-9874 8-BALL 150% PAY $1 SIDEPOT $5.00SATURDAY 5:00 WHAT THE HELL 7309 E MAIN ST 480-380-6000 9-Ball ADDED MONEY $6.00SATURDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SATURDAY 7:30 SKIP & JANS 7700 S PRIEST DR 480-598-8611 8-BALL 200% D/E $2 Greens Fee $5.00SATURDAY 8PM GREENWAY VILLAGE 3143 E. GREENWAY RD 602-971-5523 8BALL D/E 200% $5.00SUNDAY 2:00 STINGERS 43RD AVE & PEORIA 623-937-9645 8-BALL D/E RACE TO 2 $5 Green Fee $5.00 SUNDAY 2:00 KITTYS 2836 N 36TH ST 602-957-9786 8-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 2:00 THE BREAK ROOM 4729 E MCDOWELL 602-267-1010 9-BALL D/E $5 SIDE POT $5.00SUNDAY 3:00 GROGGYS 2207 W MAIN ST. 480-969-7648 9-BALL BARBOX D/E 200% 5.00

MONDAY 7PM BULLSHOOTERS 3327 W PEORIA 602-441-2447 9-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00MONDAY 7:00 DODEYS 3114 E CACTUS RD 602-404-2300 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00MONDAY 7:30 DAVES PLACE 2710 W BELL RD 602-866-9898 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00MONDAY 8:00 CANDY STORE 18613 N CAVE CREEK RD 602-569-0084 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00SUNDAY 7:30 HAMBONE 903 E MAIN ST 480-833-9839 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $3.00TUESDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 9-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00TUESDAY 8:00 CANDY STORE 18613 N CAVE CREEK RD 602-569-0084 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00WEDNESDAY 8:00 COOPS 8455 W. PEORIA AVE PEORIA 623-878-4250 8-BALL D/E 200% RETURN $5.00THURSDAY 7PM BULLSHOOTERS 3327 W PEORIA 602-441-2447 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00THURSDAY 8:00 THE NUGGET 4130 N 83RD AVE 623-873-1118 8-BALL RACE TO 1 150% PAYBACK $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 CHARLEYS PLACE 4324 W THUNDERBIRD 602-439-1668 8-BALL 200% PAY / RACE TO 2 D/E $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 SAGE & SAND 13831 W GLENDALE AVE 623-935-5810 9-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00FRIDAY 7:00 RACEWAY BAR 49237 W PAPAGO ROAD 520-568-0808 8-BALL D/E CALL FOR DETAILS $5.00FRIDAY 7:30 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL BARBOX $5.00FRIDAY 8:00 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00SATURDAY 7:00 CHARLEYS PLACE 4324 W THUNDERBIRD 602-439-1668 8-BALL 200% PAYBACK $5.00SATURDAY 7:00 WESTWOOD BAR 1818 W GLENDALE 602-995-5897 8-BALL 200% PAYBACK $5.00 SUNDAY 1:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 9-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 3:00 CROSSROADS 5030 W MCDOWELL 602-278-3857 8-BALL D/E ADDED MONEY $5.00SUNDAY 7:30 HAMBONE 903 E MAIN ST 480-833-9839 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $3.00SUNDAY 4:00 COOPS 8455 W. PEORIA AVE PEORIA 623-878-4250 8-BALL D/E 200% RETURN $5.00SUNDAY 6:00 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 9-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00SUNDAY 7:30 WHAT THE HELL 7309 E MAIN ST 480-380-6000 8-Ball ADDED MONEY $6.00

SUNDAY 7:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 8-BALL BARBOX 200% $5.00SUNDAY 7PM DAVES ON NORTHER 2344 W NORTHERN 602-973-7797 8BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00MONDAY 7:30 480 BAR 480 N ARIZONA AVE 480-899-2268 8-BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00FRIDAY 7PM 5030 LOUNGE 5030 W PEORIA 623-435-3997 8BALL D/E 200% PAYBACK $5.00

SUNDAY 5:00 METRO SPORTZ 10402 N BLACK CANY HWY 602-997-5717 16 & UNDER 9-BALL 9 TABLES $20.00

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DPT A Player Points List

1 Scott Frost 10402 Brian Reich 5403 Bobby Emmons 5254 Tim Daniel 4655 Nick De Leon 445

6 Bret Huth 4157 Spike Aiardo 3558 Gus Briseno 3358 Tres Kane 33510 Ben Sutherland 325

11 George Teyechea 30512 Rick Armbrust 28013 Pete Lhotka 26014 Bernie Pettipiece 25015 Joven Bustamante 220

16 Andy Kachur 21516 Eric Young 21516 Mickey Provencio 21519 Vilmos Foldes 18020 Ray Robles 15020 James Lester 150

Final 2015 Points List

AWBT Points List

1. Bernie Store 7602. Rebecca Wagner 5603. Sara Miller 4504. Tracie Hamman 3405. Jaye Succo 335

6. Amanda Pulley 3157. Susan Williams 3058. Tami Hathcock 3009. Justine Bishop 29510. Sarah Geoghan 275

11. Jessica Derezinski 25012. Donna Taylor 23013. Leandrea Gaff 22014. Terri Johnson-McCauley 21515. Sandi Wilson 20515. Renay Justus 205

17. Veronica Poore 19018. Carmen Osenton 18519. Pati Martinez-Muehling 17020. Cynthia Haefner 16520. Kim Kaufflam 165

22. Tracy Price 16022. Barbara Lee 16024. Beth Orth 15525. Tara Williams 125

26. Cathy Kelley 12027. Marcy Thomas 11528. Jodie Villegas 11029. Kim Hoffman 10029. Nancy Ann Kennedy 10029. Ashea Erdahl 100

32. Connie Soots 9533. Jamie Goodwin 8534. Kathy Christiansen 8034. Susan Mello 8034. Lynor Johnson 8034. Nina Tagley 80

38. Tina Hess 6539. Erica Hernandez 5040. Sara Sorg 4040. Diana Clayton 4040. Stacey Spencer 40

43. Heather Cortez 3043. Katherine Nelson 3043. Alicia De Leon 3043. Diana Leon 3043. Windy Breck 3043. Veronica St. Germain 3043. Misty Anderson 3043. Amanda Larson 30

51. Mary Helen Mondragon 2551. Peg Hurst 2551. Priscilla Hernandez 25


DPT B Player Points List

1. Joey Barrera 6102. Oscar Avila 5353. Guyle Fielder 5054. Nick Kline 4855. Rick Schmitz 455

6. Todd Rowitz 4057. George Bell 3958. Eric Lervold 3209. Karloz Chavez 28510. Rick Galloway 280

11. Ken Gouso 26512. James Main 25513. Art St. Germain 25013. Todd Dilley 25015. Jose Mendoza 24015. Mike Hamman 240

17. Aaron Purdy 23017. Joe Guerra 23019. Paul Feltman Jr. 22520. Brian Long 215



Foos PulseFoosball News

By Jim King

New Years HappeningsHappy New Year Phoenix foosers! Yes, its 2016 and its that time of the year when we all need to evaluate how 2015 treated us and to put plans and resolutions in place if we want to change anything, whether that is focused on foosball or any number of personal areas in our lives. Theres a quote by Tony Robbins that I like and is worth sharing. If you do what youve always done, youll get what youve always gotten. So, please take some time and see how you measured up during 2015 and take the initiative to change things since this is the time to do it. Make life count!

Foosball tourneys around Phoenix are continu-ing to draw a good number of participants and theres definitely ongoing growth and interest in our foosball community. More and more beginners and out of state players are showing up at events thanks primarily to our website, www.ArizonaFoosball.com and our continued word of mouth advertising.

Phoenix Tour

The Phoenix Tour wrapped up its final venue on Sunday, December 13, after three months of intense competition where players compete in tournaments all around the Phoenix area and are rated for overall performance during a three month stretch of events. The Tour had a record 103 foosers of all skill levels participating and it continues to grow in popularity. Following are the results of the Tour.

Grand Champion Overall Points Leader: Bryan Hendricks (Pro)

Rookie Champion Points Leader: Bob Duncan (Amateur)

Sharpshooter Highest Average Score: Bryan Hendricks

Venue King Dukes Sports Bar: Nick Bour-dos (Pro)

Venue King Stingers Sport Bar: Bryan Hen-dricks Venue King The Loft Again: Bob Duncan $50 Bonus Winner: Rissa Veloso (Expert)

Congratulations to Bryan for taking the Phoe-nix Tour in back-to-back seasons!

King of the Ring

For those of you not aware of what the King of the Ring is, its similar to the Phoenix Tour but is a singles tournament format with a unique twist to the playoff format, that being the top six finishing players (most points) are invited to a playoff in a handicapped round-robin for-mat. Pros must score 8, Experts 7, Amateurs 6, and Beginners 5. After the round-robin, the top two will square off in the final with the same handicap rules. However the finals are a goalies delight, meaning if you score from the pits (goalie area) you get the ball in the pits to start the next point. Currently the top six are:1. Nick Bourdos (Pro): 98 pts.2. Brad Chamberlain (Expert): 90 pts.3. Bob Duncan (Amateur): 85 pts.4. Jim King (Amateur): 83 pts.5. Pat Cain (Amateur): 60 pts.6. Michael Lawrence (Expert): 56 pts.

To date, weve had 44 foosers taking their shots at the final six playoff spots. This is definitely impressive since its an open format (non-handicap) and those of us with lesser skills end up playing against the better caliber players. This definitely forces us to improve our game but not sure of the effect it has on those better than ushmmmm. Also, since the inaugural season wraps up on January 8th, time is running out for anyone wanting to gain one of the top spots for entrance into this unique playoff format.

Interim League/Saturday Scrimmages

The Interim League events are continuing each and every week at either Main Street Billiards or Dukes Sports Bar in the east valley on Wednesday evenings (7:00 PM) and at Sting-ers Sports Bar in the west valley on Saturday afternoons (3:00 PM), referred to as Saturday Scrimmages. Both events continue to draw good numbers of players and are very popular venues due to using the league handicap rating system. Its a great way to keep up with league action, meet new players and new teammates, and just have some fun. Formats primarily al-

ternate between Bring Your Partner (BYP) and Draw Your Partner (DYP).Currently weve had 55 foosers playing in these events and the top 10 with the highest winning percentages are:

1. Bryan Hendricks: 0.9682. Rick Weirman: 0.8163. Brain Sternberg: 0.7694. Chris Petit: 0.7395. Steve Mathews: 0.6886. Rissa Veloso: 0.6837. Bob Duncan: 0.6728. Paul Freund: 0.6679. Del Compton: 0.64810. Travis Hubred: 0.641

Keep in mind that the Saturday Scrimmages have been targeted for new and rookie play-ers and will feature weekly lessons by local experts and professionals. The Arizona Foos-ball League point handicapping system will be utilized, allowing both veterans and rookies to participate on an even field. Incentives will also be provided for directors to enlist new players. Players will be able to register for events and check the interest list (other play-ers interested in playing) both online and via text message. Event types may change from week to week, so be sure to check the Coming Events section on the website for the latest information. And make sure you are registered in order to receive notifications of new events and to enable easy register-by-text.Miscellaneous

Late breaking news! Ive heard from a fairly reliable source that we will be hosting the largest ever Arizona state championships. The specific time frame is still being worked but we will be letting everyone know as soon as the details are available. So, continue sharpening your skills and, better yet, grab your wraps and head to a tourney near you.

Another tournament to be aware of is the upcoming 2016 Hall of Fame Classic being held at the Flamingo Hotel in Las Vegas March 9th 13th. Reservations are being accepted through February 7th.

If anyone is interested in getting involved in any of the previously mentioned venues in any capacity, visit www.ArizonaFoosball.com and register using the current signup sheet, post in our forums, or contact Bill Nolan at 602-751-8818. In addition, you can get the latest and greatest details on any foos related activities at this same awesome site.

RememberKeep Foosin Fun!


Monthly Tournament GuideLocation Address Phone

13 & Under Scotch Doubles Kittys 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 Jan 2nd

16 & Under Scotch Doubles Stingers 10040 N 43rd Ave (623) 937-9645 Jan 2nd

15 & Under Scotch Doubles Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 Jan 2nd

15 & Under Jack & Jill Scotch Doubles Max & Teds 480 (480) 899-2268 Jan 2ndDiamond Pool Tour Casino Del Sol 5655 W Valencia (855) 765-7829 Jan 7th - 10th

9s & Under 8-Ball Knobbys 10812 N Cave Creek Rd (602) 216-9933 Jan 8th

7 & Under 9-Ball Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 Jan 9th

Scotch Couples Round Robin Skip & Jans 1520 W Warner Rd. (480) 539-0110 Jan 16th

Senior State Championship Kittys 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 Jan 16th

One Pocket Madness Bullshooters 3337 W Peoria (602) 441-2447 Jan 16th

8 & Under 9-Ball Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 Jan 16th

15 & Under Scotch Doubles Max & Teds 480 (480) 899-2268 Jan 16th

Open Fargorate Skip & Jans 1520 W Warner Rd. (480) 539-0110 Jan 23rd

Monthly Chip Tournament Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 Jan 23rd

12 & Under Scotch Doubles Kittys 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 Jan 23rd

15 & Under Scotch Doubles Kittys 2836 N 36th St (602) 957-9786 Jan 30th

9 & Under 9-Ball Stingers 10040 N 43rd Ave (623) 937-9645 Jan 30th

8 & Under One Pocket Kolbys 1301 E University (480) 829-7344 Jan 30th

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