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Pool Tournament

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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!

Pool Tournament

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01-07-2023

The all-important 2nd Annual Bella Vista Pool Tournament signups are starting today. The tournament will be held this year at the prestigious Club Bella in beautiful Bolingbrook Illinois.   

Who can play? All residents of Bella Vista, male, female, young, older.

Format? 8-ball, American Poolplayer’s Association (APA) Rules, best 2 out of 3 games to advance to the next round.Do I need to know how to play? No, I will provide guidance for those who need it, let me know.

Do I have to be a skilled player? No, you just need to want to have fun.

When do I need to sign by? Please signup by January 16, 12:01am

When does the tournament start? The week of January 16.

How does the tournament work? Names are drawn for first round opponents, matches are scheduled when convenient for the two players, I will referee. Winners advance to next round. Second round names drawn and starts after all first round matches are complete. Same scenario until the “finals”, which may be live-streamed via BellaTV.

Are there prizes? There may be, but bragging rights and peer admiration are the biggest prizes of all!

Signup today, or tomorrow to leepa05@icloud.com

Pool Tournament Update

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02/07/2021

The semi-final matches of the Bella Vista Pool Tournament were played this weekend in front of an excited crowd. 
Match #1: Ray Wesoloski vs. Steve Villanueva 
The first game was a battle for the ages. Neck and neck to the final shot on which Ray won, but barely missed scratching on the 8-ball, which drew a large gasp from the crowd. The second was well played on both sides with Ray taking the game, hence the match 2-0.
Match #2: Don Wittmer vs. Peter Lee (no relation to the referee)
Don came out strong with a convincing game 1 victory. Peter roared back to win game 2. Game 3 was a humdinger with the “table advantage” shifting back and forth so often that the fans got whiplash. In the end, Peter prevailed and captured the match 2-1. 

“Finals” and “Third place” matches will be played next weekend.

Pool Tournament January 29 thru Feb 13

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The Bella Vista Activities Committee cordially invites you to participant in the first ever Bella Vista Clubhouse Pool Tournament. Please join the fun!
When: January 29 thru Feb 13
Who can play? Residents and family members (we are looking for at least 16 players! More would be great!)
What game are we playing? 8-ball 
Do you need to know how to play? Not really, but it helps you do better. Note: there are lots of Youtube videos out there!
What are the tournament rules? American Poolplayers Association (APA) rules, PDF attached
Who will be the referee the matches? Pat Lee (member of APA since 2012). 
Player registration NOW/Today until JANUARY 29, 2022. Register with Pat Lee via email, phone or text. leepa05@icloud.com 630–253-0542
How will the tournament be run? 3 games to a match. Winner of 2 games of the match, moves to the next level. Random drawing to determine opponents. You will be told “who you are playing” via email. Opponents decide a date/time to play their match, the referee must be available to attend. First level Matches must be played during the week of January 29 thru Feb 5.When first level matches are complete, next level matches are scheduled/played by opponents. Matches must be played during the week of Feb 5 thru Feb 12. Semi-finals and Final matches are played Sunday February 13. Match times depending on opponent’s availability.  There will be prizes.
*Masks must be worn unless both opponents agree to de-mask.** Spectators are welcome as long as they abide by mask requirements.***Based upon the number of registered players, the match schedule may be adjusted.  ****We suggest you practice before you play. The clubhouse has some new pool cues, but feel free to use your own if you have one.
A “Pool How-To-Play” workshop will be held Saturday January 29 at 10AM to introduce the game of 8-ball, APA rules and playing tips.