Pool Tournament

01-17-2023

Good news! We have 8 participants in the Pool Tournament. 

Here is the field: 

  1. Ray Wesolowski (reigning champion)
  2. Don Wittmer
  3. Ken Madeja
  4. Carl Aiello
  5. Tommy Jenkins
  6. Peter Lee
  7. Steve Villanueva 
  8. Joe Punzo

Here are the first round matchups (randomly selected): 

  1. Don Wittmer vs. Steve Villanueva (can’t start play until January 24th, will need scheduling)
  2. Joe Punzo vs. Carl Aiello
  3. Peter Lee vs. Ken Madeja
  4. Ray Wesolowski vs. Tommy Jenkins

Matches are scheduled for Saturday (or Sunday depending on participant availability)

8-ball, 2 out of 3 games to a match, APA (American Poolplayers Association) Rules

First Round: 

Recap of 8-ball Rules – Saturday 1/2  8:45am

Match #1 – ?? (After 1/24 when Steve is available) – Don vs. Steve

Match #2 – Saturday 1/21 9:00am  – Joe vs. Carl

Match #3 – Saturday 1/21 9:45am – Peter vs. Ken

Match #4 – Saturday 1/21 10:30am – Ray vs. Tommy

Semi-final Round:

Semi-final #1 – Saturday 1/28  9:00am (winners of #1 and #3)

Semi-final #2 – Saturday 1/28  9:45am (winners of #2 and #4)

Finals – Saturday 1/28  10:30 am (winners of Semi-final #1 and #2)

I plan to be at the Clubhouse on Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm, if anybody wants instruction, practice (highly advised), tips and/or 8-ball rules explanation. 

Please let me know ASAP if you have any scheduling conflicts and we will reschedule your match with your partner. 

This initial email is being sent to all of Bella Vista, so fans can mark these dates/times on their calendars for viewing. Tickets are free, but seats are limited, so come early! 

Start practicing now. See you at the pool hall!