Mike Massey will be inducted into the Artistic Pool Hall of Fame
The highly anticipated 2024 WPA SYKRS World Artistic Pool Championships is set to take place from 12-15 February at the Boys and Girls Club, Michigan, USA. This prestigious event will once again attract players from around the globe, vying for the title of World Champion in eight discipline categories as well as the overall World Artistic Pool Champion!
The competition will feature disciplines such as Trick and Fancy, Special Arts, Draw Shots, Follow Shots, Bank and Kick Shots, Stroke Shots, Jump Shots, and Massé shots. Players will showcase their incredible skills and creativity in each category, displaying their mastery of the sport. Players will be travelling from all around the world vying for the title of WPA World Artistic Pool Champion.
We are excited to announce Sykrs Professional Billiards Chalk as the Title Sponsor of the Event. In addition to their support, they have also generously contributed a $5000 cash prize for the “Longest Draw Shot World Record” on a Chinese Pool Table. Duya Billiards will provide a Chinese Pool Table specifically for this record-setting attempt.
Other sponsors who have also join hands to make this an unforgettable event are:
Statewide Billiards is providing Diamond pool tables for the Artistic Pool Event as well as the setup and teardown at no cost, Doubletree Hotel of Bay City is providing rooms at a reduced cost as well as use of their banquet room at a reduced rate.
A highlight of this years event is the Inaugural class induction for the Artistic Pool Hall of Fame. Tom “Dr.Cue” Rossman and Mike “Tennessee Tarzan” Massey will be inducted as well as George “Trickshooter” Middleditch posthumously.
Anyone interested in sponsoring this event can contact WPA Artistic Pool Division Chairman, Jason Lynch michigankidtrick@gmail.com or 989-252 9277.
Railbirds TV will livestream this event, featuring live commentary by renowned commentator Mark White. For the schedule and timing of each round, please check our social media platforms.
All eyes will be on the reigning overall champion, Youtube sensation Florian “Venom” Kohler, as players from around the world will compete for the coveted title of Artistic Pool World Champion. Kohler’s captivating trick shots and innovative techniques have earned him a massive following and he is most certainly the favorite for this event.
“We are delighted to be hosting this prestigious event once again,” said the event organizer. “It is an exciting opportunity for the players to showcase their extraordinary skills and compete at the highest level in Artistic Pool to attempt at bringing home a Gold, Silver or Bronze medal for their country.”
Fans and enthusiasts alike can look forward to four days of thrilling and mind-blowing performances. The event promises to offer spectators an unforgettable experience as they witness the crowning of the new World Champion and the unveiling of the eight prestigious world title winners.
For more information about the 2024 WPA SYKRS World Artistic Pool Championships, please visit our website at www.wpa-apd.org. Sponsors as well as player list will be posted soon.
Mike
Turns out that it is 2024. They hold their event early in the following year.
Mike