Players & Fans,
The next stop on the Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour will take place this coming weekend October 6 & 7 at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub in Amsterdam NY. Sharp Shooters owner Tim Berlin also owns Trick Shot Billiards & Sports Pub in Clifton Park NY where we will once again have a tour stop this season as well. Sharp Shooters is the home of some of the Diamond Pro tables that were used at one of our Turning Stone Classic events just a few years ago. Since acquiring Sharp Shooters Tim has completely renovated it to include a full bar, a complete pub food menu, darts, arcade games and nightly entertainment. There is something for everyone of all ages, every day of the week at Sharp Shooters. More information can be found at their site www.sharpshootersbilliards.com or call them at 518-627-4634. Also, as is done at all of our Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour events, there will be a raffle for a Custom, Engraved, Joss Cue valued at over $1,000. Anyone can participate in the cue raffle and you Do Not have to be present to win! The drawing for this gorgeous cue will take place immediately prior to the final match on Sunday Oct 7. So come to Sharp Shooters to play, or just watch a great tournament & to show your appreciation to Tim by taking a shot at winning a $1,000+ cue in their raffle!
If you will be in need motel accommodations, Tim has arranged a special rate of $55 at the nearby America's Best Value Inn (518-843-5760). Make sure to mention Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub to get the discount rate.
This event at Sharp Shooters Billiards & Sports Pub will consist of a $1500 added Saturday and Sunday Main Event (entry Fee $120 for pro level or $70 for non pro level) and a $500 added consolation event on Sunday ($20 Entry Fee) for those non pro players eliminated from the main event on Saturday.
For those of you coming to play, please arrive on Saturday Oct 6th Before Noon, and in proper dress please. Yes, jeans and sneakers are permitted in our billiard parlor events. But please, no T-shirts, tanks, shorts or sweats. Complete tour info can be found on our site www.joss9balltour.com
Our $25,000 Added Turning Stone Classic XX 9-Ball Open will take place on January 10-13, 2013. I am currently accepting entries for this great event which will once again surely fill to it's 128 player capacity. Entry fees are only $150 for current 2012-2013 season tour members or only $200 for all others. If you would like to compete in this great event I strongly suggest you enter early! I can be reached at 518-356-7163 or you can pay me in person at any of our Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour events until the event is full.
Once again I ask all of you to please frequent your local billiard parlors and utilize the services of our most generous sponsors who are the backbone of our sport.
Thank You & I hope to see all of you at Sharp Shooters.
Mike Zuglan
The Joss Northeast 9-Ball Tour is sponsored by;
Joss Cues - http://www.josscues.com
Turning Stone Casino - http://www.turning-stone.com
Simonis Cloth - http://www.simoniscloth.com
Pool on the Net - http://www.poolonthenet.com
AzBilliards.com - http://www.azbilliards.com
Cue Shark - http://www.cueshark.com
Tiger Products - http://www.tigerproducts.com
Cameron Custom Cues - http://www.cameroncues.com
OB Cues - http://www.obcues.com
Samsara Cues - http://www.samsaracues.com
The Billiard Press - http://www.billiardspress.com
Unique Billiard Products by CUE-Z - http://www.cuezctc.com
Heidrich Custom Cues - http://heidrichcues.com
World Class Cue Care - http://www.jnj-industries.com
Joss Tour to be at Sharp Shooters in Amsterdam, NY
October 1, 2012