August 2010
A Message from the League Operators...
Stories From Last Month's Events -- 2010 Spring Session Top Gun Tournaments -- 8-Ball Top Gun Tournament -- 9-Ball Top Gun Tournament
Upcoming Events -- 2010 Summer Session Playoffs -- 2010 APA National Team Championships -- 8-Ball and 9-Ball Open Teams -- Masters Championship Teams -- Doubles Championships Teams
Monthly Birthdays
Administrative Stuff
Rule of the Month
August is Team Nationals week. Check out the 2010 National Team Championships article in this month's newsletter for a list of all teams participating in Vegas. If you're not playing on one of the teams, you can still compete in mini-tournaments and support other South County players! Visit www.poolplayers.com/ntc.html for more information and onsite coverage.
This month we'll be wrapping the Summer Session and starting the Fall Session so if you're interested in playing on another night or starting a new team, please contact the league office.
We hope you're enjoying your summer!
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(July 10, 2010) Coconuts Cafe, Capistrano Beach -- Fourteen players participated in this modified single elimination event, with players competing individually based on skill level. Congratulations to Adam Fukushima, who defeated Ben MacGregor in the finals. Adam received $125 in cash plus a pool cue and case. Second place received $75 cash, and 3rd place went to John Schultz who received $50 in cash.
(July 24, 2010) Mulligans Sports Bar, San Clemente -- Fifteen players participated in this modified single elimination event, with players competing individually based on skill level. Congratulations to Susan Mason, who defeated Darin Reeves in the finals. Susan received a Singles Regional Qualifying Spot ($100 value) plus a cue and a case. Second place received a $50 in cash. Third place went to Chad Lucewicz and John Schultz who each received $25 in cash.
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Two weeks of playoffs will be held in August to determine the first group of teams that qualify for the 2011 South County Local Team Championships LTC). Visit the Local Stats page for current playoff pictures and standings in each division. (Back to Contents)
Visit www.poolplayers.com/ntc.html for national information and onsite coverage of the events!
L to R: Travis Smith, Steve Sirbu, Allison McGhie (captain), Preston Strait, Matt DiPaola, Victor Burke, Clay Bryant (absent from photo: Susan Mason)
L to R: Paul Silbert, Freddy Smith, Linda Marsh, Mark Marsh, Al Moon (captain), Fred Smith Sr, Chris Wright (absent from photo: Serena Stewart)
L to R: Alex Trujillo, Chris Solar, Kelly Bortolussi, Ryan Buist, Chad Lucewicz, Melanie Jenkins, Dave Cuneo (absent from photo: Liam Harrison)
Visit the Photo Gallery for pictures of the 2010 South County Local Team Championship events.
3 Masters Teams Will Represent South County at Nationals... August 22-25, 2010 Click here for National Information
3 Rooks & An Old Man Isaac Wooten, Ryan Buist, Darin Reeves, Doug Masiero Amateurs Matt Amalong, Brock Noteboom, Adam Fukushima, Ginger Amalong Finally Cesar Brandes, Spencer Quevedo, Eric Moser, Keith Hollingshead
August 19-21 National Information
August 25-27 National Information
The following doubles teams will represent South County at Nationals.
Jesse Childers
8/1
Singha Rakyong
8/3
Jason Daum
Andrea Herting
Andrew Albers
8/4
Brian Wagner
8/5
Grace Cho
8/6
Chelsey Arnaud
Dina Simmons
8/7
George Bedros
8/10
Lisa Larson
8/11
Spencer Quevedo
8/14
Cesar Brandes
Kathy Clark
8/15
Scott Little
Anthony Griffith
Salina Ritchie
8/16
Donna Joun
8/19
Letha Hodges
8/20
Dan White
Gavin Aylward
8/22
Peter Jacob
8/24
Bruce Gillis
Samuel Bernal
Christian Amstadter
8/26
Carol Kratz
8/27
Melanie Jenkins
Long Hoang
Adan Asay
8/28
Arthur Harvey
8/29
Team Packets/envelopes should be returned at the end of the session to receive refills on scoresheets, payment envelopes and team manuals.
Massé and jump shots are legal, when executed properly (see