BILLIARDS

Commissioners: Wenda Nichols, (719) 492-6029, poolgirl101@qwest.net
                          Sami Armendariz, (719) 540-0222, editor@q-ballexpress.com

Competition Sites: Antique Billiard Museum, 3628 Citadel Drive, Colorado Springs, (719) 597-9809
                              Corner Pocket Academy, 1330 N. Academy Blvd., Colorado Springs, (719) 550-2945
     Click here for maps & directions

Competition Dates: Friday, July 25 (Scotch Doubles); Saturday, July 26 & Sunday, July 27 (Singles)

Participant Entry Fees and Deadlines:
Early Registration (July 11); Fee: $25 - Singles, Scotch Doubles - $10 per person (each must register separately)
Registration Deadline (July 12 - July 18); Fee: $30 - Singles, Scotch Doubles - $10 per person (each must register separately)

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

Divisions & Codes:                                                
Sport Code         BL   

Note: Age determination date in all divisions is July 25, 2008.

General Information: Open to amateurs only. Singles competition in six divisions: Juniors (girls and boys in one division determined by age, both divisions limited to the first 32 paid entries); Open Men (limited to the first 128 paid entries); Open Women (limited to the first 32 paid entries); Senior Men (limited to the first 32 paid entries); and Senior Women (limited to the first 16 paid entries). For the Scotch Doubles Mixed, each partner must register separately, this is limited to the first 16 entries.

Competition Rules and Format: Double-elimination 8-ball-ACS/BCA rules will govern the tournament
(www.americancuesports.org, www.bca-pool.com and www.wpa-pool.com); Races to 5 (Men's Divisions); Races to 4 (Women's/Junior's Divisions); Scotch Doubles can be composed of any male/female - Races to 4/3; flip for opening break, alternating break. Competition on 3 ½ by 7 foot tables. Tables are $0.50 per game. Individuals may enter only one singles division. Coaching will not be permitted in any division.

Speed Pool / Mini-Tournaments: $5 Mini-Tournaments for all divisions (on-site entry only) will be conducted beginning at noon on Friday, July 25. Speed Pool (Male & Female divisions) will be conducted throughout regular competition. On-site entry only. Entry fee to be determined. Players may enter as many times as desired.

Dress Code: Men and women may wear polo/golf-style or button-down-style shirts with a conventional fold-over collar. Men may also wear dress shirts with Henley collars or tuxedo shirts with appropriate formal necktie. Women may wear dress blouses. No t-shirts allowed.

Men must wear dress shorts or long pants, either dress pants or neat, clean, casual pants including jeans. Women may wear dress pants, capri-style pants or neat, clean, casual pants including jeans. Women may also wear culottes, skirts or dresses of conservative length.

Men and women must wear neat, clean, shoes at all times.

*The SGW has a NO REFUND policy. Click here for details on eligibility, inclement weather, refunds, etc.

Competition Schedule: (Tentative)

Thursday , July 24 - Opening Ceremony Activities
4:00 p.m. - Pre-Opening Ceremony Festivities begin at the World Arena
6:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony Gates open
7:00 p.m. - Opening Ceremony begins

Friday, July 25
10:00 a.m. - Scotch Doubles tournament at Antique Billiards Museum only
12:00 p.m. - Mini-Tournaments & Speed Pool begin at both locations

Saturday, July 26
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Singles

Sunday, July 27
9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. - Singles
 

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