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34th Annual BEF Junior National Pool Championships Crowns 2022 National Champions

Thu, 07 Jul 2022 20:30:09 GMT

34th Annual BEF Junior National Pool Championships Crowns 2022 National Champions Superior, Colo., July 6, 2022 – The Billiard Education Foundation recently held its 34th annual Junior National Pool Championships, Tuesday, June 21 to Saturday, June 25. The event attracted more than 130 of the top junior pool players across the country.

During the event, the Billiard Education Foundation recognized more than 90 players as Academic All Americans, as they all had a great point average of 3.0 GPA or better. Of those players, 39 players had a 4.0 GPA or higher. Along with the Academic All Americans, the BEF also recognized Hayleigh Marion and Kaden Hillman as the recipients of this year’s Brenden Crocket Sportsman Award for exemplifying the ideals of sportsmanship while at the pool table with ethical behavior, fair play, and integrity throughout the event.

During the week-long tournament BCA Hall of Famer Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman also held his 28th consecutive annual artistic pool competition. Dr. Cue presented the 2022 Artistic Pool awards to this year’s champions: Brody Hillman (U18 boys division), Kaden Hillman (U16 and U14 boys divisions), Sofia Mast (U18 girls division), Hayleigh Marion (U16 girls division), and Skylar Hess (U14 girls division).

On Saturday, June 25th the Junior National Pool Championships concluded with the final matches in each category. In an effort to align with the WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championship, the BEF awarded gold, silver and bronze medals to the top three finishers of each division.

The finalist of this year’s BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships presented by Iwan Simonis are:

Gold Medalists:

• 18UB Landon Hollingsworth (Greenville, SC)

• 18UG Skylar Hess (Queenstown, MD)

• 16UB Adrian Prasad (Sacramento, CA)

• 16UG Precilia Kinsley (Roanoke, VA)

• 14UB Eddie Vonderau (Rapid City, SD)

• 14UG Savannah Easton (Las Vegas, NV)

Silver Medalists:

• 18UB Joey Tate (Elm City, NC)

• 18UG Kennedy Meyman (White Bear Lake, MN)

• 16UB Harry Leinen (Waconia, MN)

• 16UG Bethany Tate (Elm City, NC)

• 14UB Jayce Little (High Point, NC)

• 14UG Sofia Mast (Land O’ Lakes, FL)

Bronze Medalists:

• 18UB Niko Konkel (Winston-Salem, NC)

• 18UG Courtney Hairfield (Chester, VA)

• 16UB Niko Konkel (Winston-Salem, NC)

• 16UG Hayleigh Marion (Bristol, VA)

• 14UB Jordan Witkin (Algonquin, IL)

• 14UG Noelle Tate (Elm City, NC)

The finalist of this year’s BEF U18 8-Ball National Championship presented by Lucasi Cues are:

8-Ball Girls Division:

Gold Medalist: Savannah Easton (Las Vegas, NV)

Silver Medalist: Sofia Mast (Land O’ Lakes, FL)

Bronze Medalist: Jordan Helfrey (St. Joseph, MO)

8-Ball Boys Division:

Gold Medalist: Trent White (Plant City, FL)

Silver Medalist: Jacob Kohl (Stevens, PA)

Bronze Medalist: Brent Worth (Hampton, VA)

The finalist of this year’s BEF U22 10-Ball National Championship presented by Diamond Billiard Products are:

Gold Medalist: Landon Hollingsworth (Greenville, SC)

Silver Medalist: Nathan Nunes (Fremont, CA)

Bronze Medalist: Adrian Prasad (Sacramento, CA)

Introduced at this year’s BEF Junior National Pool Championships was the Michael J. Repici Girls in Billiards Scholarship. The new scholarship fund provided $1,000 to the three girls 9-Ball division champions. In its inaugural year, the recipients of the Michael J Repici include:

U18 9-Ball Champion Skylar Hess
U16 9-Ball Champion Precilia Kinsley
U14 9-Ball Champion Savannah Easton.

Sponsors for this year’s event included: • Aramith • BilliardsKing.com • Diamond Billiard Products • Iwan Simonis • J. Pechauer Custom Cues • JamUp Apparel • Lucasi Cues • Mako Tips • Predator Group • Schon Custom Cues • Seyberts Billiard Supply

About the Billiard Education Foundation The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity committed to promoting a love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships. The BEF is managed by the Billiard Congress of America. For more information about the BEF or to learn how you can support the foundation please visit BilliardEducation.org.

33rd Annual BEF Junior National Pool Championships Crowns 2021 National Champions

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 13:30:00 GMT

Media Contact: Shane Tyree
Name: Billiard Education Foundation
Phone: 303.243.5070
Email address: shane@bca-pool.com

Superior, Colo., August 13, 2021 – The Billiard Education Foundation recently held its 33^rd annual Junior National Pool Championships, Tuesday, July 27 to Friday, July 30. The event attracted more than 130 of the top junior pool players across the country.

During the event, the Billiard Education Foundation recognized more than 85 players as Academic All Americans, as they all had a grade point average of 3.0 GPA or better. Of those players, 39 players had a 4.0 GPA or higher. Along with the Academic All Americans, the BEF also recognized Alessandra Alejandro and Niko Konkel as the recipients of this year’s Brenden Crocket Sportsman Award for exemplifying the ideals of sportsmanship while at the pool table with ethical behavior, fair play, and integrity throughout the event.

During the week-long tournament BCA Hall of Famer Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman also made his 27th consecutive appearance and held his annual artistic pool competition. Dr. Cue presented the 2021 Artistic Pool awards to this year’s champions: Landon Hollingsworth (U18 boys division), Joey Tate (U16 boys division), Grayson Vaughan (U14 boys division), Hayleigh Marion (U18 girls division), Hayleigh Marion (U16 girls division), and Chole Tate (U14 girls division).

On Friday July 30^ththe Junior National Pool Championships concluded with the final matches in each category. In an effort to aligned with the WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championship, the BEF awarded gold, silver and bronze medals to the top three finishers of each division.

The finalist of this year’s BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships presented by Iwan Simonis are:

Gold medalists:

• 18UB Landon Hollingsworth (Greenville, SC)

• 18UG Aryana Lynch (Allen, TX)

• 16UB Landon Hollingsworth (Greenville, SC)

• 16UG Kennedy Meyman (White Bear Lake, MN)

• 14UB Harry Leinen (Waconia, MN)

• 14UG Hayleigh Marion (Bristol, VA)

Silver medalists:

• 18UB Riley Adkins (West Jefferson, OH)

• 18UG Sofia Mast (Land O Lakes, FL)

• 16UB Joey Tate (Elm City, NC)

• 16UG Elli Gonzales (Normal, IL)

• 14UB Kyle Yi (Sugarland, TX)

• 14UG Skylar Hess (Queenstown, MD)

Bronze medalists:

• 18UB Eric Roberts (Crossville, TN)

• 18UG Tiana Jiang (Harvard, MA)

• 16UB Lazaro Martinez III (New Braunfels, TX)

• 16UG Hayleigh Marion (Bristol, VA)

• 14UB Konner McFadyen (New Port Richey, FL)

• 14UG Bethany Tate (Elm City, NC)

This year’s event also has 2 new divisions: the U22 10-Ball National Championship presented by Diamond Billiard Products; and U18 8-Ball National Championship presented by Lucasi Cues. Both inaugural events allowed for both male and female competitors to compete alongside one another for a very dynamic and competitive event that will return in 2022. Finalists for the 2021 10-Ball and 8-Ball events are:

U22 10-Ball National Championships presented by Diamond Billiard Products

· Gold Medalist: Mason Koch (Appleton, WI)

· Silver Medalist: Justin Toye (Ormond Beach, Florida)

· Bronze Medalist: Ricky Evans (St. Charles, MO)

U18 8-Ball National Championships presented by Lucasi Cues

· Gold Medalist: Gabriel Martinez (New Braunfels, TX)

· Silver Medalist: Lazaro Martinez III (New Braunfels, TX)

· Bronze Medalist: Trenton White (Plant City, FL)

Sponsors for this year’s event included:

• Aramith

• AZ Billiards

• BBTV Productions

• Billiards Digest

• Diamond Billiard Products

• Iwan Simonis

• J. Pechauer Custom Cues

• Jacoby Cues

• Lucasi Cues

• Master Chalk

• Predator Group

• Seyberts

• Ultimate Team Gear

• Viking Cues

About Billiard Education Foundation

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity committed to promoting a love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships. The BEF is managed by the Billiard Congress of America. For more information about the BEF or to learn how you can support the foundation please visit BilliardEducation.org.

Billiard Education Foundation | 303.243.5070 | BilliardEducation.org

SEYBERTS BILLIARD SUPPLY OFFICIAL RETAILER OF BEF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Tue, 01 Jun 2021 20:45:23 GMT

Today, June 1, 2021 is the Deadline to Register

Superior, Colo., - June 1, 2021 – The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) today announced Seyberts Billiard Supply will be the official retailer of the BEF Junior National Championships, taking place July 27-30 at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Convention Center.

“Seyberts Billiard Supply loves giving back to the sport,” said Sid Kreis of Seyberts. “Given this event is all about junior play, we simply can’t think of a better event to get behind and support. We are proud to support one of the most important slate of events on the calendar annually as it provides the infrastructure for our sports’ future.”

“It’s always a pleasure working with the team at Seyberts,” said Shane Tyree BEF associate director. “They are so committed to helping support our youth initiatives and their staff is knowledgeable, friendly and dedicated to the game. I even know a couple of their guys are PBIA instructors. I personally want to encourage all BEF participants to check out their web site (Seyberts.com) and show them and all of our sponsors some love and support.”

Today is last day to register and ensure participants receive this year’s free 2021 Ultimate Team Gear jersey and Predator pool glove. Registration for this year’s event will be open through June 1, 2021. No late or onsite registrations will be accepted.

To register for this year's events please visit BilliardEducation.org or use one of the following links below:

About Billiard Education Foundation

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity committed to promoting a lifelong love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships. The BEF also sanctions Junior State Championships, produces the annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships and qualifies young players each year for the WPA World Junior Championships. Visit BilliardEducation.org to learn more about junior programs in your area.

Today, June 1, 2021 is the Deadline to Register

Lucasi Named Presenting Sponsor of 2021 BEF Junior National 8-Ball Championships

Fri, 28 May 2021 13:00:00 GMT

Superior, Colo., - May 26, 2021 – The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) today announced Cues & Case with their flagship brand Lucasi, has agreed to be the presenting sponsor of the 2021 BEF Junior National 8-Ball Championships, taking place July 27-30 at the South Point Convention Center.

“With this sponsorship it signals that Cue & Case, and our parent company Escalade Sports has a renewed commitment to supporting youth play, including sponsoring tournaments and events aimed at promoting the sport of billiards for junior players. Cue & Case and Escalade Sports strongly believe that it is our duty as leaders in the sporting goods industry to promote healthy sporting activities for our young people, especially with the increased competition from the internet and electronic devices. Therefore, we are extremely excited to be sponsoring this new event at the BEF Junior National Championships, and really look forward to seeing some great play by the fantastic juniors that are participating this year.”

The 2021 BEF 8-Ball Championships presented by Lucasi, is a new event in 2021. An open field of male and female junior competitors who are 18 and under (won’t turn 19 in 2021), will take place alongside the 33^rd Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships presented by Iwan Simonis and another new open event, the 2021 BEF Junior National 10-Ball Championships for players who are 22 and under (won’t turn 23 in 2021). The event will also feature the return of the Artistic Pool Challenge.

“We are thrilled to have the Lucasi brand joining the Billiard Education Foundation in supporting this new event for junior pool players,” said BEF Managing Director Rob Johnson. “This is a great first step in what we believe will be a long and mutually beneficial partnership. They recognize the importance of supporting additional opportunities for our juniors to compete in a great atmosphere that will now see 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball and an Artistic Pool Challenge. As we’ve said many times, putting on these events would not be possible without sponsors who recognize the important of supporting tomorrow’s generation of players.”

Please register today as there is less than 7 days left to register and ensure you receive this year’s free 2021 Ultimate Team Gear jersey and Predator pool glove. Registration for this year’s event will be open until June 1, 2021. No late or onsite registrations will be accepted.

To register for this year's events please visit BilliardEducation.org or use one of the following links below:

Diamond Billiard Products Inc. Named Presenting Sponsor of the Inaugural 2021 U22 National 10-Ball Championships

Fri, 28 May 2021 04:20:13 GMT

Superior, Colo., - May 28, 2021 – The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) today announced Diamond Billiard Products Inc. has agreed to be the presenting sponsor of the inaugural 2021 BEF U22 National 10-Ball Championships, taking place July 27-30 at the South Point Hotel, Casino and Convention Center.

“Diamond Billiard Products Inc. has had a long tradition of supporting the Billiard Education Foundation’s Junior National Championships,” said Chad Scharlow of Diamond. “We are excited to see the Billiard Education Foundation expand its National Championships to include an older age division to provide BEF alumni players another high-level event to compete in after they have aged out of ‘traditional’ BEF junior events. We take great pride in partnering with the BEF to make the BEF Junior National Championships an even greater experience for our junior players.”

This year’s inaugural BEF 10-Ball National Championships presented by Diamond will feature an open field of male and female competitors, 22 and under, and will take place alongside the 33rd Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships presented by Iwan Simonis, the 2021 BEF Junior National 8-Ball Championships presented by Lucasi, as well as the return of the Dr. Cue’s Artistic Pool Challenge.

This year’s 10-Ball National Championships will host a very competitive field of past BEF champions, including: Kaiden Hunkins, April Larson, Shane Wolford, Casey Cork, Ricky Evans, Vivian Liu, Lukas Fracasso-Verner, Kodi Allen, and many additional players seeking to continue playing pool at the highest possible levels.

“Diamond has a long and successful track record of supporting the Billiard Education Foundation,” said BEF Associate Director Shane Tyree. “For them to now step up and become the title sponsor of our new 10-Ball BEF alumni event shows how much they care about our sport, as well as our sport’s continued growth and development. Knowing we can count on them annually to provide the tournament tables and installation services is such an amazing commitment from Diamond.”

The champion of this year’s BEF 10-Ball National Championships presented by Diamond will receive three paid entry fees into any BCA Ranking Events in 2021 or 2022 ($1,500 value). Second place will receive paid entry fees into two BCA Ranking Events in 2021 or 2022 ($1,000 value), and third place will receive a paid entry fee into one BCA Ranking Event or 50% entry fee covered for two BCA Ranking Events in 2021 or 2022 ($500 value). Click here for a complete list of 2021 BCA Ranking Events.

To register for this year's events please visit BilliardEducation.org or use one of the following links below:

"Mr 626" John Schmidt will be Keynote Speaker for the 2021 BEF Junior National Championships

Sun, 02 May 2021 15:23:41 GMT

Superior, Colo., April 30, 2021 – The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) today announced “Mr 626” John Schmidt will be the keynote speaker at the 33^rd annual BEF Junior National Championships awards banquet on Friday, July 30.

“On May 27, 2019 John Schmidt surpassed Willie Mosconi’s 65-year-old record of 526, when he ran 626 balls in a 14.1 straight pool exhibition,” said Shane Tyree, BEF associate director. “I was one of the first people able to witness John’s amazing record-breaking achievement and it is our honor to have him come share his story of dedication, perseverance and inspiration with the junior pool players and their families at this year’s award banquet.”

In addition to his 626 run, John’s list of pool playing achievements include: twice playing as a member of Team USA in the Mosconi Cup (2006, 2014); 2006 US Open champion; 2012 American 14.1 champion; 2012 14.1 World Tournament champion; and, 2018 Derby City Classic 14.1 Challenge champion. He is also the only living player known with eight runs of 400+ and 204 runs over 200 in 14.1 straight pool.

“I devoted a lot of my pool playing career to breaking Mosconi’s 526 record,” John Schmidt said. “It’s really the only true record in pool, and now, to be able to share my experience with the next generation of pool players at the BEF Junior National Championships is something that makes me very proud and excited.”

This year’s event will feature an “open” registration for any junior competitor wanting to compete in the country’s National Junior Pool Championship and will take place at the South Point, Hotel, Casino and Convention Center in Las Vegas, July 27 – 31, alongside the BCA Billiard and Home Leisure Expo.

This year, the BEF Junior National Championships will have three categories in the 9-Ball division, presented by Iwan Simonis, for boys and girls. The categories include: 14&U* (cannot turn 15 in 2021); 16&U* (cannot turn 17 in 2021); and, 18&U (cannot turn 19 in 2021). *Divisions are based on minimum field or players will participate in the open divisions.

Allocations for the prestigious 2021 Predator World Junior Pool Championship, September 9 – 11, at the Rio in Las Vegas, will be provided to the top three finishers in the boys open 18&U 9-Ball division, the top five finishers in the boys 16&U 9-Ball division, and in the girls open 18&U 9-Ball division.

This year’s BEF Junior National Championship will include two new events: a 21&U 10-Ball National Championship (min. age 18), and an 18&U Junior National 8-Ball Championship (this event is sold out, but if you are interested, please sign up on the waitlist on the 8-Ball registration site). Both of these new events will feature an open field of male and female competitors.

To register for this year's events please visit BilliardEducation.o rg or use one of the following links below:

Registration for this year’s event will be open until June 1, 2021. No late or onsite registrations will be accepted.

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33rd Annual BEF Junior Nationals Registration Opens, April 14

Thu, 08 Apr 2021 19:17:11 GMT

April 8, 2021 – The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) today announced the 33rd annual BEF Junior National Championships presented by Iwan Simonis will take place at the South Point, Hotel, Casino and Convention Center in Las Vegas, July 27 – 31, alongside the BCA Billiard and Home Leisure Expo.

This year’s event will feature an “open” registration due to the ongoing impact the COVID-19 pandemic is having on many pool rooms attempting to host 2021 qualifier and state championship events.

[click here] to read the full press release.

32nd Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships Cancelled Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

Wed, 20 May 2020 17:24:57 GMT

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Rasson USA Supports Youth Billiards Through Charity Auction

Thu, 14 Nov 2019 23:21:20 GMT

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CONTACT: Deanna Palma, Marketing Manager Imperial dpalma@imperialusa.com
Rasson Billiards USA

Rasson USA Supports Youth Billiards Through Charity Table Auction

November 14, 2019 (Las Vegas, NV) – Rasson Billiards and their exclusive United States distributor, Imperial, are partnering with Matchroom Pool and the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) to host a charity auction for the 9-foot Rasson OX arena table played on during the partypoker Mosconi Cup XXVI. Beginning Saturday, November 23, Rasson USA will be taking bids for the Rasson OX until December 2, with all proceeds to be donated to the BEF.

The OX is the latest table from Rasson Billiards and is the official table of the partypoker Mosconi Cup XXVI. The winner of the charity auction will be one of the first to own an OX in the U.S., with the table having been released on the market in November of 2019. Upon completion of the tournament, the table’s cloth will be removed and signed by each pro player at the event. The table will also come with a certificate of authenticity and an engraved plaque identifying it as the partypoker Mosconi Cup XXVI Arena Table.

100 percent of all proceeds from the auction will be designated to the BEF to support youth billiards. The BEF was formed in 1993 as a nonprofit charity with a mission to promote a lifelong love of pool and build the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships. “The Billiard Education Foundation is extremely grateful that Rasson and their U.S. distributor, Imperial, have chosen us to be the recipient of the funds from this amazing auction,” said BEF Managing Director and BCA CEO Rob Johnson. “What a great example of a leading company in our industry stepping up to support junior players with opportunities to compete in tournaments nationally and internationally, receive ongoing coaching and instruction and obtain educational scholarships. We will continue to strive to promote, operate and grow our junior programs.”

The OX is equipped with Rasson-designed and patented Slate Leveling and Leg Leveling Systems, Thermo-Plastic rubber pockets, 30mm thick premium slate, Klematch cushion rubber, aluminum support beams, and Adamath rails that are warp, scratch and heat resistant. The OX has been designated as the official table of the partypoker Mosconi Cup, replacing the Rasson Victory II Plus, which previously held the title. "We're thrilled to have so many top players from all over the world play on the OX,” said Junny Song, General Manager of Rasson Billiards. “We believe that whoever this table goes to after the event will enjoy many good years playing on it and we're more than excited to be able to give back to youth billiards and support the development of this sport!"

Bids will be accepted through the auction’s official eBay page to be posted on Rasson USA’s social media channels on Saturday, November 23. For news and updates about the auction follow Rasson USA on Facebook or Instagram @RASSONBILLIARDSUSA. For more information about Rasson and Rasson products visit www.rasson.cn.

About Rasson Billiards

Rasson Billiards was established in 1990 and has since become the leading manufacturer of billiard slate and billiard tables worldwide. Each Rasson commercial table is built with expert craftsmanship and the highest quality materials available. Rasson offers its support to an array of international billiard tournaments like EPBF, ICP, ECP, UMB, WPA, and more. Rasson has been designated as the official table of the partypoker Mosconi Cup, World Cup of Pool, World Pool Masters and by many international billiard organizations like Matchroom, WPBL, GB9, and the Polish Billiard Association.

About Imperial

Imperial is the premier distributor of billiards equipment and is the exclusive distributor of Rasson products in the United States. With over 60 years of experience, Imperial has made a name in the industry with some of the most well-crafted pool tables and accessories on the market with price ranges to fit any budget. For more information, visit the company's website at http://www.imperialusa.com. Follow Imperial on Twitter, Facebook @imperial_usa and Instagram @imperial_gameroom.

31st Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships Results

Thu, 15 Aug 2019 04:55:13 GMT

31st Annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships Results

Presented by Iwan Simonis Crowns the 2019 Champions

The Billiard Education Foundation recently held its 31st annual Junior National 9-Ball Championships, presented by Iwan Simonis, Tuesday, July 23 to Saturday, July 27. The event attracted more than 170 of the top junior pool players in the country.

During the event the Billiard Education Foundation recognized more than 100 players as Academic All Americans, as they all had a great point average of 3.0 or better. Along with the Academic All Americans, the BEF also recognized Joey Tate and Patricia Huber as the recipients of this year's Brendan Crockett Sportsman Award for exemplifying the ideals of sportsmanship while at the table with ethical behavior, fair play, and integrity throughout the event.

During the week long tournament BCA Hall of Famer Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman also made his 26th consecutive appearance and held his annual artistic pool competition. Dr. Cue, presented the 2019 Artistic Pool awards to this year's champions: Jack Boldt (U18 boys division), Duncan Weiss (U16 boys division), Jayden Liu (U14 boys division), Vivian Liu (U18 girls division), Brianna LaRatta (U16 girls division), and Patricia Huber (U14 division).

On Saturday July 27th the Junior National Championships concluded with the final matches in each category. In an effort to stay more aligned with the WPA World event, the BEF awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to the top three finishers of each division. The finalist of this year's BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships presented by Iwan Simonis are:

Gold Medalists:
18UB Kaiden Hunkins (Waukesha, WI)
18UG Vivian Liu (Harvard, MA)
16UB Kodi Allen (Tampa, FL)
16UG Tatum Cutting (Diamond, OH)
14UB Lazaro Martinez, III (New Braunfels, TX)
14UG Skylar Hess (Bowie, MD)

Silver Medalists:
18UB Lukas Francasso-Verner (Wallingford, CT)
18UG Casey Cork (Frankinville, NC)
16UB Matthew Wiseley (Poplar Bluff, MO)
16UG Tiana Jiang (Harvard, MA)
14UB Trenton White (Plant City, FL)
14UG Kennedy Meyman (White Bear Lake, MN)

Bronze Medalists:
18UB Ricky Evans (St. Peters, MO)
18UG Alexis Burciaga (Adrian, MI)
16UB Cameron Cummings (Como, TX)
16UG Savanna Wolford (Troutville, VA)
14UB Joey Tate (Lake Villa, IL)
14UG Tatum MacLachlan (Bonsall, CA)

Sponsors for this year's event included:
Aramith
Diamond Billiard Products
Iwan Simonis
J. Pechauer Custom Cues
Master Chalk
McDermott Cues
Predator Cues
Ultimate Team Gear
Billiards Digest

BILLIARD CONGRESS OF AMERICA TO MANAGE BILLIARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Wed, 30 Jan 2019 22:10:23 GMT

The Billiard Congress of America today announced it has reached an agreement with the Billiard Education Foundation’s Board of Trustees to assume oversight and day-to-day management of the organization.

The Billiard Education Foundation, formed in 1993 as a non-profit charity, is committed to promoting a lifelong love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships.

Key programs of the BEF include the annual BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships, annual Junior State Qualifiers, annual selection and support of juniors competing in the WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championships, academic scholarship and awards, Pool in School programming and curriculum development, and junior instruction in partnership with the Professional Billiard Instructors Association.

“With the recent partnership of the two organizations on the BEF Junior Nationals and Atlantic Challenge Cup, both organizations saw the benefit of joining together to promote the game of pool to a new generation of players,” said Billiard Congress of America Chairman Brian Igielski. “I’d like to thank the Billiard Education Foundation’s Board of Trustees and Billiard Congress of America’s Board of Directors for their support in making junior pool a priority. We’ll look forward to continuing the momentum we’ve seen the industry express for our junior programs.”

“This partnership is a great addition to the ever-growing support we are dedicated to provide junior players and their parents,” said Billiard Education Foundation President Tom Riccobene. “Across America, in this the foundation’s 30th anniversary year, more teachers and coaches than ever now recognize that playing pool promotes positive growth in social, cognitive and physical skills. On behalf of these professionals, as well as our fantastic group of volunteers and trustees, we want to thank the Billiard Congress of America for their commitment to help us each and every day to promote, operate and grow our junior programs.”

About Billiard Congress of America
Founded in 1948, the Billiard Congress of America is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to growing a united, prosperous and highly regarded billiard industry through BCA leadership. The BCA seeks to enhance the success of its members and promote the game of billiards though educational, marketing and promotional efforts, annual industry trade shows, tournaments and other programs designed to encourage billiards as a lifestyle and make pool everybody’s game. For more information, visit bca-pool.com or call 303.243.5070.

30th Annual Junior Nationals Results

Jeremiah — Mon, 03 Sep 2018 23:55:09 GMT

The 30th annual Jr National Championships kicked off on July 10th in New Orleans with over 160 players in 8 divisions. Our champions are listed below:

18 & Under Boys - Jordan Burden
16 & Under Boys - Kaiden Hunkins
14 & Under Boys - Joey Tate
11 & Under Boys - Kyle Yi

18 & Under Girls - Michelle Jiang
16 & Under Girls - Aryana Lynch
14 & Under Girls - Tiana Jiang
11 & Under Girls - Bethany Tate

Details on results can be found on the CompuSport page.

Also, Pool and Billiard magazine wrote an article on the event, so make sure to check that out too.

Billiard Education Foundation Crowns Artistic Pool Junior Champions!

Sun, 15 Jul 2018 17:35:55 GMT

Billiard Education Foundation Crowns Artistic Pool Junior Champions!

The magnetic sport of Artistic Pool celebrated 25 years of competitive challenge July 11 – 13, 2018 at the BEF Junior Nationals in New Orleans, LA. Players showed up in record numbers to take the ever – popular “speed control / lag challenge” with 8 BEF National Junior Championship division titles on the line.

The preliminary rounds of competition on the first two days revealed a host of talented players seeking a gold medal and national title recognition in each division, plus a special cue ball donated by Aramith in a customized clear box holder. Each ball was autographed by Nick Varner and Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman. Second place finishers after the final rounds would each receive a silver medal and an Aramith signed ball.

National champions / runner-ups for the boys were: Samuel Hoffman / Jordan Roberts (18 & under), Cody Mofield / Eric Robers (16 & under), Ivo Linkin / Jayden Liu (14 & under), and Patrick Tafoya / Max Moore (11 & under). The national champions / runner-ups for the girls were: Hailey Fullerton / Michelle Jiang (18 & under), Aryana Lynch / Vivian Liu (16 & under), Tiana Jiang / Skylar Hess (14 & under), and Hayleigh Marion / Bethany Tate (11 & under).

A record – breaking performance by Aryana Lynch was achieved when she scored the highest points total ever for five lags (63 points) and ten lags (108 points). The five lag score registered is the highest among any junior, amateur, or professional player that has ever taken this “repeatable stroke” challenge. Congratulations, Aryana!

Note: All champion and runner-up players were placed on a special online registry for documented Artistic Pool competitions (trick shots and so much more) since 1979. A “legacy listing” for 342 events and 783 overall / division champions can be found at:

http://www.drcuepromotions.com/past-present-future/

Two bonus divisions were also held this year so everyone could join in the competitive challenge and family fun. Terry Fullerton (father of Hailey and Ashley) won an “adult only” division, while Hailey and Terry Fullerton won an “adult / junior partner team” division. Congratulations to ALL players and parents that participated in and / or won select awards / prizes in the various Artistic Pool Divisions!

A special thanks to the BEF (Billiard Education Foundation) for hosting the 2018 BEF National Junior Artistic Pool Championships and for providing medal / ribbon awards for first and second place in each junior division, plus special prizes for the Adult and Adult / Junior divisions. Thank you also to Aramith for the cue balls and custom holders.

Best Victories...The “Artistic” Way!

Tom “Dr. Cue” and Marty “Ms. Cue” Rossman Artistic Pool Founders and Sport Crusaders

2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS LINK INFO

Wed, 11 Jul 2018 03:39:18 GMT

Live Streaming of the 2018 BEF Junior National Championships will be posted @ On The Wire Creative Media and the Billiard Education Facebook pages...First match at approximately 9am CST / 7am PST / 10am EST.

Live brackets will be provided by CompuSport.

Please stay tuned for match updates, player interviews and more..

Support our Juniors !!!!

COMPUSPORT

https://compusport.ca/CS/Tournaments

BiLLIARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

https://www.facebook.com/BilliardEducationFoundation/

ON THE WIRE CREATIVE MEDIA

https://www.facebook.com/onthewirepromotions/

NIVECRAFT/POCKET LATHE PRO SPONSORS THE 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sun, 01 Jul 2018 17:07:49 GMT

We are proud to have Nivecraft/Pocket Lathe Pro as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Michael Niver for his continued support.

"Our goal is to provide fun NEW innovative products to consumers with simple solutions to common problems. Nivecraft strives to provide unique products that have great value. Nivecraft is committed to providing quality products and excellent service to resellers/distributors to develop long term partnerships for success. Our products are fully field tested and will stand the test of time. If you ever have a problem with a Nivecraft product or delivery, please e-mail me directly and explain your issue. I will personally respond to you with a rapid solution. “

https://www.nivecraft.com/home.html

ULTIMATE TEAM GEAR SPONSORS THE 2018 JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wed, 27 Jun 2018 20:46:25 GMT

We are proud to have Ultimate Team Gear as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Charles Peterson for his continued support.

It is our great pleasure to continue our work with the Billiard Education Foundation. At Ultimate Team Gear we have had the opportunity to outfit players of all levels including professional players at the highest caliber, but being able to help the youth players is just as important to us. We believe in the work and opportunities the BEF provides to the next generation of pros, and are proud to be able to partner with them.

https://www.ultimateteamgear.com

DR, DAVE ALCIATORIE SPONSORS THE 2018 JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mon, 25 Jun 2018 19:48:23 GMT

We are proud to have Dr. Dave Alciatorie's AZ Billiards Challenge as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Dr. Dave Alciatorie for his continued support.

Dr. Dave is a PBIA Advanced Instructor and an instructional author. He wrote the "The Illustrated Principles of Pool and Billiards" and has published numerous instructional videos, including the "Video Encyclopedia" series. All of his instructional products are available for purchase at: DrDaveBilliards.com. Dr. Dave created and maintains the popular billiards resources website billiards.colostate.edu, and is Dean and cofounder of the Billiard University (BU). He was instrumental in developing the BU assessment tools, rating system, and instructional resources. Dr. Dave is also a long-time monthly instructional columnist for Billiards Digest (BD) magazine and an active participant on the AZB online discussion forum. He is a devoted pool and billiards enthusiast and an expert in understanding the physics of the game. Dr. Dave offers private lessons and intensive courses through Dr. Dave's Pool School and the Billiard University Summer School Boot Camps. He also has an active Facebook page and YouTube Channel.

For his "day job," Dr. Dave is a mechanical engineering professor at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Colorado. He is a passionate teacher and an experienced textbook author, and he has received many awards for his contributions. His teaching and writing experience has helped him develop skills for presenting and illustrating difficult concepts in a concise and understandable way.

http://billiards.colostate.edu/dr_dave.html

POOL & BILLIARD MAGAZINE SPONSORS THE 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:16:35 GMT

We are proud to have Pool & Billiard Magazine as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Shari Stauch for her continued support.

Pool & Billiard Magazine is the sport’s oldest monthly magazine and boasts the largest readership of billiard businesses, players and fans.

The company was founded in 1983 by Harold Simonsen and his oldest daughter Shari, originally titled the Pool & Billiard Scratch Sheet. The infant publication grew out of their relationship with the sport through the family business, Harold’s Pool Parlour, opened in the Chicago area in 1976 and operated for over 20 years before P&B relocated to Charleston, South Carolina.

Pool & Billiard Magazine proudly claims many “first” innovations in promoting the sport:

⇒ Launched the first contemporary monthly magazine for pool and billiards.

⇒ Developed and published a professional player annual ranking system.

⇒ Ran first-ever national television campaign for billiards and conducted the “How to Advertise on TV” seminar at BCA Trade Expo. Created the first annual reader demographic survey, the “Player & Fan Poll”.

⇒ Published the first annual Upscale Billiard Clubs issue, the first annual issues on The Legends of the Sport, Instruction, Cues and Tables.

⇒ Created the sport’s first magazine online website.

http://poolmag.com/

BILLIARDS DIGEST SPONSORS THE 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:04:11 GMT

We are proud to have Billiards Digest as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Mike Panozzo for his continued support.

Since 1978, Billiards Digest has been the pool world’s best source for news, top-flight instructional content, tournament coverage and player profiles.Billiards Digest is a monthly, full-color, glossy magazine covering every aspect of pool, written by the best professional billiard journalists. The magazine's content includes some of the best instructional columns anywhere (with monthly contributions from well-respected players Tony Robles and Nick Varner), professional and amateur coverage, industry news, personality profiles, billiards history and culture, and much more.

http://www.billiardsdigest.com

PRESIDENTIAL BILLIARDS SPONSORS THE 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:02:22 GMT

We are proud to have Presidential Billiards as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Elaine Gerber for her continued support.

Presidential Billiards offers a variety of fine products including a large selection of pool tables and game room furniture encompassing models from entry level to heirloom quality and featuring exotic hardwoods and hand carving. Tomorrows heirlooms today, Presidential Billiards’ pool tables and game room furnishings are designed and built to provide a lifetime of enjoyment.

As a quality billiard table manufacturer, our pool tables set the standard for playability and performance in the industry. All Presidential pool tables feature top grade materials, quality construction, unique design, and a lifetime warranty. Our tables are manufactured by craftsmen using highly advanced computerized woodworking equipment in our state-of-the-art facilities.

https://www.presidentialbilliards.com

J. PECHAUER CUSTOM CUES SPONSORS THE 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 15:58:57 GMT

We are proud to have J.Pechauer Custom Cues as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Steve Douglas for his continued support.

2013 marked our 50 year anniversary here at J. Pechauer Custom Cues... But how did we begin?

Our story begins with a single cue repair. In 1961 Jerry Pechauer was working under a truck mechanic apprenticeship for the International Harvester Company in Green Bay, Wisconsin. A fellow employee there shared an interest in pool and they played a match. A wager was made and Jerry was victorious. But rather than accepting money he received a broken Willie Hoppe cue as his prize.

Not knowing any better, Jerry purchased a wood lathe to make a shaft. With some creative alterations he was able to make a shaft fit that Hoppe cue. Next a drill press along with a lathe chuck allowed him to install joints. An avid pool player, Jerry took his love for the game and developed a hobby that would become a passion and a family business for himself and his son Joe.

Through the years Jerry and Joe continued to expand the shop, adding CNC machines and custom designed equipment to efficiently produce their own parts including a patented quick release joint screw and shaft insert, making Pechauer cues 100% made in-house.

In 2007, Joe Pechauer took over as President of the company while Jerry continues offering support and expertise on a regular basis.

A dealer base of 58 dealers in 1993 expanded to over 400 around the world in 2013 making J. Pechauer Custom Cues one of the top brands in the industry beginning with that broken Willie Hoppe cue in 1961.

https://www.pechauer.com

BILLIARDS CONGRESS OF AMERICA SPONSORS THE 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:32:47 GMT

We are proud to have The Billiard Congress Of America as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Rob Johnson for his continued support.

The Billiard Congress of America was established in 1948, with early involvement by players like Willie Mosconi and Willie Hoppe. The objective was to organize the players and promote the sport through qualifying tournaments at the local, regional and national levels in Straight Pool and 3-Cushion billiards (the popular competitive disciplines of the era) and recognize those champions. Organizers were also determined to produce an official rulebook to standardize the sport and help fund the effort; and to involve billiard rooms, retailers and manufacturers in meeting these promotional goals.

The Billiard Congress of America has the honor of being the North American representative to the World-Pool Billiard Association. As such, the organization is responsible for selecting players for world championships, rules and specifications input and other timely topics paramount to the sport and industry. This position permits the Billiard Congress of America to publish the "Official Rules and Records Book, World-Standardized Rules." The Billiard Congress of America also oversees the Billiard Congress of America Hall of Fame.

https://bca-pool.com/

TLP BILLIARDS SPONSORS 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:26:18 GMT

We are proud to have TLP Billiards as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Rick Tempkin for his continued support.

TLP Billiards started as an idea when owner Rick Tempkin, who had purchased a pool table for his new game room, was looking for accessory stands for his billiard products. Not finding anything satisfactory to his interests he created a prototype 8-ball rack and cue stick holder from an aluminum billet with an aluminum finish.

Doing some research to find out what the billiard industry had to offer Rick was surprised to find that most accessories where either wood or plastic based products. Metal was something that the industry hadn't taken into consideration over the years.

So Rick and his team at TLP Metalworks went into research and design for a variety of accessory products such as Wall Racks, Ball Racks, Cone Talc Holders and Floor Racks. A wide variety of colors and textures were added to produce bold new designs for the billiards and gaming industry in general.

http://tlpbilliards.com/

"DR. CUE" SPONSORS 2018 BEF JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:18:44 GMT

We are proud to have Dr Cue as a sponsor for the BEF. He has always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Tom Rossman for his continued support.

"Tom "Dr. Cue" Rossman started playing at age 10. He has competed in all levels of pocket billiards and 3-cushion billiards—professional 8-ball, 9-ball, bank, one pocket, straight pool, 3-cushion and "artistic pool" disciplines—since 1977.

Dr. Cue is currently a professional entertainer using Artistic Pool (trick shots and so much more) as his career work. He has been an entertainer for almost 30 years and relates his style to the Harlem Globetrotters in basketball. Dr. Cue is considered a "Table Trotter" in pocket billiards.

Dr. Cue has been chosen as the APA’s ambassador to promote amateur pool. In addition to exhibitions, Dr. Cue also writes instruction columns for The American Poolplayer magazine, and holds special performances during APA national events!

Supporter of Artistic Pool youth cue sport programs since 1993.

Special training programs for all player levels -- 40+ years experience with over a million online hits for Dr. Cue instructional segments from basics to advanced tips.

Professional Artistic Pool entertainment shows with over 5000 performances worldwide since 1974.

BCA Hall of Fame inductee -- meritorious category (2017)"

drcue@artisticpool.org

http://www.drcuepromotions.com/

http://artisticpool.org/

TWEETEN FIBRE COMPANY SPONSORS BEF 2018 JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fri, 15 Jun 2018 18:22:37 GMT

We are proud to have Tweeten Fibre Company as a sponsor for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Skip Nemecek for his continued support.

For over 85 years, Tweeten Fibre Co. has supplied the Billiards industry with the finest chalk, cue tips, and other products that make the game so exciting.

Master has the texture that transforms smoothly and evenly to leather cue tips. It forms the proper coating to prevent miscues and insure player satisfaction. Available in Blue, Green, Gold, Red, Rust, Brown, Gray and Black.

SIMONIS CLOTH AND ARAMITH BALLS SPONSOR THE BEF 2018 JUNIOR NATIONALS

Wed, 13 Jun 2018 20:31:06 GMT

We are proud to have Simonis Cloth and Aramith Products as sponsors for the BEF. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Ivan Lee for his continued support.

333 Years of Simonis Cloth (1680-2013)

The Cloth of Champions®

That's right! Simonis has been making our world famous cloth in our own factory in Verviers, Belgium since 1680... that's one-third of a millenium!

Simonis cloth: The best value in billiard cloth, period!

Simonis cloth is globally regarded as the best product of its kind.

Why?

Cloth is one of the most functional parts of your table. After all, the pool balls roll on the cloth, not the slate. Simonis cloth demonstrates its functional superiority by never interfering with the true roll of the ball, which allows every table covered in Simonis cloth to play better.

Manufacturing superior quality cloths since 1680, Simonis has been and remains the reference standard for quality billiard cloth. You can rest assured that Simonis will remain at the forefront of billiard cloth manufacturing and technology, and will continue to provide the world with the truest playing cloth for pool, carom, snooker, pyramid or any other cue-sport game!

Simonis Cloth. A Complete Product.

The true reference standard for accuracy, consistency & durability

The only cloth that enhances your enjoyment of the game

A modern company built on over three centuries of experience

Environmentally responsible manufacturing practices

The best value in pool, carom, snooker or pyramid cloth!

Brand recognition and loyalty earned through generations

http://www.simoniscloth.com/

http://www.aramithpoolballs.com/

DIAMOND BILLIARD PRODUCTS SPONSORS BEF 30TH ANNUAL JUNIOR NATIONALS

Tue, 12 Jun 2018 20:33:25 GMT

We are proud to have Diamond Billiard Products sponsor the BEF.. They have always been committed to our junior program and we would like to personally thank Chad Scarlow for his continues support.

DIAMOND supports the young pool players of today through the great organization known as the BEF. As the youth of today continue to advance in the great sport of billiards, they learn that commitment, determination, and hard work improves their game and better prepares them to become successful adults”. DIAMOND wishes all of the players great success at the upcoming BEF Junior National Championships!

http://www.diamondbilliards.com/Home.aspx

Official Ultimate TeamGear 2018 BEF Junior Nationals Jersey!

Tue, 29 May 2018 16:28:33 GMT

Check out the official BEF 2018 Junior Nationals custom jersey from Ultimate Team Gear!

Please show your support by ordering yours today!

The clock is ticking, so don't hesitate!

Click the link below!

https://www.ultimateteamgear.com/collections/jerseys/products/bef-junior-nationals

J.Pechauer Custom Cue Raffle!

Sat, 26 May 2018 15:30:38 GMT

RAFFLE TIME!!!!

We want to say thank you to Steve at J. Pechauer Custom Cues for his amazing generosity for donating this beautiful set of custom cues.

Each kid who is registered for Nationals receives tickets to raffle off in their state. Just $10 per ticket !!!

All raffle proceeds help ensure all the kids make it to our 2018 BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships, July 10-14 in New Orleans.

The drawing will be held during our Junior National party on July 12th, 2018.

For any newly registered juniors who haven’t received your tickets yet, they will be going out over the next week!!

LOOKING FOR JSC HOSTS IN COLORADO, OHIO AND NEVADA

Mon, 09 Apr 2018 20:22:53 GMT

Contact: The Billiard Education Foundation
Email: Carol@billiardeducation.org
Phone: (303) 926-1039

The BEF is currently looking for Junior State Championships Hosts in the following states: Colorado, Ohio and Nevada

The BEF Junior Nationals is the most prestigious youth billiard event in North America. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, this year’s event will be held July 10-14, 2018 at the New Orleans Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Top young cueists will compete for academic scholarships, prizes, and an opportunity to represent North America at the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships.

Junior State Championships (JSC) are held nationwide and we encourage you to participate as a host site. Please submit your applications to host a JSC by May 16, 2018.

For over 3 decades, young billiard student-athletes from all over the country compete in local qualifiers for their chance at this prestigious title, scholarship dollars, and prizes. It’s the only junior event in the U.S. that qualifies young players to compete at the WPA (World Pool-Billiard Association) World Junior 9-Ball Championships.

Between junior leagues, qualifiers and the Junior State Championship program, the BEF is anticipating its largest participation this year. The national championships boast 8 divisions: 18 & Under Boys, 16 & Under Boys, 14 & Under Boys, 11 & Under Boys (non-world-qualifying division), 18 & Under Girls, 16 & Under Girls, 14 & Under Girls, and 11 & Under Girls (non-world-qualifying division). The three upper age divisions for both boys and girls will also all be World Qualifiers. Those matches will be played on 20 each, 9' Diamonds. Deadline to register is June 30, 2018.

A special addition to the national tournament continues in the magnetism and competitive challenge of “artistic pool”, says ESPN & World Masters Trick Shot Champion Tom “Dr. Cue”® Rossman. For 25 years, this unique and exciting championship has run parallel to the 9-ball event. Each player in 8 youthful divisions of the 2018 BEF National Junior Championships has the opportunity to “take the artistic challenge”. “Everyone has a chance to win the 2018 BEF Junior National“Artistic Pool” Championship title in your respective division. It’s easy, it’s exciting, it’s fun, and it’s an experience you will never forget.”

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) non-profit charity committed to promoting a lifelong love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships. The BEF also sanctions Junior State Championships, produces the annual Junior National 9- Ball Championships and qualifies young players each year for the WPA World Junior Championships.

Tom “Dr. Cue”® Rossman, B.D., ESPN, WMTSC, NAPFSC, USOAPC, WPAWAPC
(Doctor of Billiardology, ESPN & World Masters Trick Shot Champion, North American Professional Fancy Shot Co-Champion, US Open Artistic Pool Champion, Plus WPA World Artistic Pool Champion, and 2017 BCA Hall Of Fame Inductee.)

Contact: The Billiard Education Foundation
Email: Carol@billiardeducation.org
Phone: (303) 926-1039

Visit www.billiardeducation.org or call (303) 926-1039 if interested in hosting a State Championship

UPCOMING JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

New Mexico State Junior 8 ball championships
04/14/2018
Slate Street Billiards
Rio Rancho, NM

KREWE MI 8 Ball Junior State Championship
04/21/2018
Anazeh Sands West Charley's Pub & Grill
Wyoming, MI

KREWE MI 10 Ball Junior State Championships
04/22/2018
Anazeh Sands West Charley's Pub & Grill
Wyoming, MI

Connecticut State 9 Ball Junior Championships
04/22/2018
Yale Billiards
Wallingford, CT

Indiana State 9 Ball Junior Championships
05/5/2018
Bluetip Billiards
Bloomington, IN

Arizona State 9 Ball Junior Championships
05/12/2018
Bull Shooters
Phoenix, AZ

More exciting details to come.

So be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.

We will be back with more news soon!

Best Regards,

Tom Riccobene,
President

BEF Junior National Championships Announcement

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 16:55:08 GMT

BUILDING THE NEXT GENERATION OF BILLIARD PLAYERS.

BEF Junior National
Championships
Announcement

March 12, 2018

PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 12, 2018.

Contact: The Billiard Education Foundation
Email: info@billiardeducation.org
Phone: (303) 926-1039

The 30^th Annual BEF Junior Nationals to be Held at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans July 10-14, 2018.

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) is thrilled to announce its 30th Annual Junior National 9-Ball Championships (JNC) to be held July 10-14, 2018 at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. Junior State Championships and qualifiers are being held across the country for the youth to earn their chance to compete at the JNC.

“We are so excited to have our 2018 Junior Nation Championship at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, LA. There is nothing quite like watching these young kids compete and have a great time,” said the BEF president Tom Riccobene. “We couldn’t be prouder of the level of intelligence, comradery, and talent these kids bring to this event. Everything we do for these events comes from our hearts and is focused on the kids.”

Between junior leagues, qualifiers and the Junior State Championship program, the BEF is anticipating its largest participation this year. The national championships boast 8 divisions: 18 & Under Boys, 16 & Under Boys, 14 & Under Boys, 11 & Under Boys (non-world-qualifying division), 18 & Under Girls, 16 & Under Girls, 14 & Under Girls, and 11 & Under Girls (non-world-qualifying division). The three upper age divisions for both boys and girls will also all be World Qualifiers. Those matches will be played on 20 each, 9' Diamonds. Deadline to register is June 30, 2018.

A special addition to the national tournament continues in the magnetism and competitive challenge of “artistic pool”, says ESPN & World Masters Trick Shot Champion Tom “Dr. Cue”® Rossman. For 25 years, this unique and exciting championship has run parallel to the 9-ball event. Each player in 8 youthful divisions of the 2018 BEF National Junior Championships has the opportunity to “take the artistic challenge”. “Everyone has a chance to win the 2018 BEF Junior National “Artistic Pool” Championship title in your respective division. It’s easy, it’s exciting, it’s fun, and it’s an experience you will never forget.”

Contact: The Billiard Education Foundation
Email: info@billiardeducation.org
Phone: (303) 926-1039

Visit www.billiardeducation.org or call (303) 926-1039 if interested in hosting a State Championship or qualifier.

UPCOMING JUNIOR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS

New Hampshire State Junior 9 Ball Championships
03/18/2018
Crows Nest Pub and Grill
Plaistow, NH

3rd Annual Florida State 8 Ball Junior Championships
03/18/2018
Uncle Waldo's Sports Pub & Billiards
Daytona Beach, FL

South Carolina State 9 Ball Junior Championships
04/7/2018
Palace Billiards
Greenville, SC

Illinois State 9 Ball Junior Championships
04/7/2018
Racks On The Rocks
West Peoria, IL

Wyoming State 8-Ball Junior Championships
04/8/2018
Platte Valley Community Center
Saratoga, WY

Massachusetts State Junior 10 ball championships
04/08/2018
The Billiards Cafe
Ayer, MA

New Mexico State Junior 8 ball championships
04/14/2018
Slate Street Billiards
Rio Rancho, NM

KREWE MI 8 Ball Junior State Championship
04/21/2018
Anazeh Sands West Charley's Pub & Grill
Wyoming, MI

Indiana State 9 Ball Junior Championships
05/5/2018
Bluetip Billiards
Bloomington, IN

Arizona State 9 Ball Junior Championships
05/12/2018
Bull Shooters
Phoenix, AZ

More exciting details to come.

So be sure to mark these dates on your calendar.

We will be back with more news soon!

Best Regards,

Tom Riccobene,
President

About the BEF
The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity committed to promoting a lifelong love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships.

JAM UP APPAREL PARTNERS WITH THE BILLIARD EDUCATION FOUNDATION

Wed, 28 Feb 2018 21:25:50 GMT

We are excited to announce that Jam Up Apparel will be partnering with the Billiard Education Foundation. With every order a portion of the proceeds will go to the BEF for scholarships and other needs of the foundation.

"This aligns with our philanthropic beliefs to be a business that serves people and a purpose. We want to promote the game of pool and invest back in our youth. They are the future of the sport and we are committed to supporting them," said Damian Pongpanik

Jam Up Apparel was started by lifelong friends Damian Pongpanik and Damian Alishan who aside from sharing a first name, also share an incredible passion for the precise discipline that is world class pool. Having spent several years traveling the country and competing on some of the sport’s biggest stages and most infamous backrooms, the respect they both have for the game has now transcended into their clothing brand Jam Up.

Hoping to give the pool community a brand that not only can they embrace as their own but one that also fits the individual player’s need for comfort, style, and the constant chase for pool perfection.

With the brilliant assistance of accomplished designer Mindy Pongpanik, Damian’s wife, Jam Up Apparel delivers to the pool community as well as the rest of the competitive world, what it means to reach the top and be considered Jam Up.

2018 BEF Texas 9 Ball Qualifier Recap And Results

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:41:59 GMT

2018 BEF Texas 9 Ball Qualifier Recap And Results

Date: 02/24/2018

Event Director: Kan Yi

Referee: John Taylor

14 & under division participants: (7 participants)

Kyle Yi

Cameron Cummings

Lazaro Martinez III

Gabriel Martinez

Saya Lynch

Cole Hart

Ben Cano

14 & under division results:

1st place: Lazaro Martinez III

2nd place: Gabriel Martinez

3rd place: Kyle Yi

4th place: Cameron Cummings

5th & 6th place: Cole Hart,Saya Lynch

7th place: Ben Cano

In the 14 & under division, the competition was very intense. Lazaro Martinez is a two time BCA national champion, and his brother Gabriel Martinez earned 3rd place in the 2017 BEF National Championships 14UB division. Lazaro defeated his brother Gabriel 3 to zero in the first round. The events youngest player Cole Hart surprisingly beat Saya Lynch 3 to zero, before succumbing to Kyle Yi,3 to nothing. Kyle then battled Lazaro to hill-hill. Lazaro won the match by utilizing the 3 foul rule to defeat Kyle. Gabriel emerged victorious after Kyle missed a key 9-ball combo shot and left 9-ball close to the corner pocket. In the finals Lazaro beat Gabriel again and won first place.

18 & under division participants: (5 Participants)

Bryan Rodriguez

Cody Cummings

Aryana Lynch

Parker Huggins Note: Parker has already qualified in Florida.

John Benavides

18 & under division results:

1st place: Aryana Lynch

2nd place: Cody Cummings

3rd place: Bryan Rodriguez

4th place: John Benavides

5th place: Parker Huggins

In the 18 & under division, Aryana Lynch is the most accomplished player. She earned 2nd place in the 2017 BCA Junior 9 ball Championships and 3rd place in the 2016 BEF National Championships 14UG division. She advanced to the championship rounds by defeating Parker Huggins, and then beating Cody Cummings twice to receive first place.

9th Annual Florida State 9 Ball Championships Recap And Results

Tue, 27 Feb 2018 06:19:36 GMT

9th Annual Florida Junior State 9 Ball Championship Recap And Results

The Florida Junior State 9 Ball Championships took place February 17, 2017, at Park Avenue Billiards, Orange Park and contained many surprising twists and turns. This year the tournament utilized one bracket for all of the 18 and under boy’s divisions. The Junior National Championship qualifying spots then went to the highest placing 18UB and highest placing 14UB. The event had participants from S. Daytona, FL, Plant City, FL, Tampa, FL, Jacksonville, FL, and all the way from Greenville, SC!

There was a total of 9 players participating; 6 18UB and 3 14UB. They all played at a high level. Trenton White was sent to the 1 loss bracket early on, however, he fought his way back to take 3rd place in the tournament and won the 14UB National Qualifier!

In another turn of events, Parker Huggins, from Greenville, SC sent Logan Hultz to the loser’s bracket and claimed the hot seat. Logan won the right to come back and play a grudge match against Parker for the National spot. Both boys competed very well. Parker went undefeated and won the 18UB National Qualifier.

18 & Under Boys Division

1st Parker Huggins

2nd Logan Hultz

3rd Kodi Allen

14 & Under Boys Division

1st Trenton White

2nd Dalton Woods

3rd Aiden Kitler

This event was directed and reported by Mel & Tammy Leonard

On The Wire Creative Media Partners With The Billiard Education Foundation

Fri, 09 Feb 2018 07:43:19 GMT

On The Wire Creative Media (OTW) is proud to announce a partnership agreement with The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). As the marketing manager for the BEF in 2018, OTW's charge will be to engage members, capture new followers and grow the number of supporters worldwide, goals which will be achieved by distributing interviews, free live streams and upcoming BEF events thru Facebook, Instagram and the BEF website.

Both the BEF and OTW are invested in supporting the kids through billiards education and instruction; promoting billiards as a positive way to learn life skills, developing and facilitating billiard programs and competition at all levels and providing academic scholarships.

"We are thrilled to have the opportunity to work with On The Wire Creative Media,” said BEF President Tom Riccobene. “Beau and Ra are committed to all the BEF stands for and this partnership will help us to do what we do to help these great kids. Each and every one of our juniors deserves to be recognized for their individual work and achievements. Working with OTW is a blessing to the BEF."

"The BEF is where billiards begins, I love this organization," said Beau Runningen of OTW.

"Surround yourself with the right people and great things will happen. This partnership is from our hearts," added OTW’s Ra Hanna. "We are very excited about our relationship with the BEF, the BEF is close to our hearts."

On The Wire Creative, based in Pasadena, Calif., has been making quite a splash in the pool world over the last few years, predominantly due to their viral on the spot reporting, live stream videos and tournament promotions. OTW has become a highly sought after choice of professional pool in America and were the official live streamers of the 2017 Mosconi Cup held in Las Vegas.

The Billiard Education Foundation was established to ensure that all juniors in the United States have opportunities to play and compete. The BEF's mission is to develop a lifelong love of billiard sports in junior players by supporting billiard education and instruction, promoting billiards as a positive way to learn life skills, developing and facilitating billiard programs and competition at all levels and providing academic scholarships.

29th Annual BEF Junior Nationals Rolls Ahead in Las Vegas

Jeremiah — Sat, 19 Aug 2017 01:36:57 GMT

The most respected, skilled and academically brilliant minded junior cueists from across the United States were just in Vegas competing in an action packed week of billiards. A few miles south of the Vegas strip the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF) had presented and concluded the 29th Annual Junior National 9-Ball Championships. This challenging co-event was held Wednesday-Saturday August 2nd- 5th, 2017, having returned to the family friendly South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas, Nevada. Showcased at one end of the Billiard Congress of America (BCA) Billiard & Home Leisure Expo was the BEF junior national’s arena. The competition area boasted 20 professional 9-foot Diamond tables. This junior event is the only opportunity for U.S. billiard student-athletes to qualify to compete at the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) World Junior 9-Ball Championships being held this year Oct 31st – Nov. 5th, 2017 in Moscow, Russia.

On Tuesday, the registration process was in full motion with the noise and bustle of last minute preparations for the tournament and expo grand openings. There, the junior players received BEF sponsor gifts and a 2017 tournament memorabilia shirt. The junior events kicked off that evening with the highly anticipated and popular annual Adult-Youth Scotch Doubles tournament, which gave parents and juniors the chance to showcase their skills for a doubles fun-filled night and prizes. Even the pros were actively seeking to be recruited to fill in and play. BEF Tournament director Earl Munson remarked, “Big grins everywhere. The pros were playing like kids and the kids were playing like pros!” BCA Hall of Famers and multi world champions Nick Varner & Loree Jon Hasson along with Mosconi team USA and doubles silver medalist in World Cup of Pool, Skyler Woodward & Shane Van Boening joined with the junior players. Former 2002 junior national champion Beau Runningen was eagerly paired and proved he still had game, and fellow 2017 Team USA member Manny Perez matched up as well. Parent’s skill levels ranged in doubles competition from yikes (Where is the instructor quick?), to wow (Did you see that parent play?!). Eventually the fun night ended with all the pros/junior teams converging to the semi-finals. 1st Place was Skyler Woodward & Trenton White, 2nd Place Nick Varner & Justin Toye, 3rd Place Loree Jon Hasson & Xavier Hultze, 4th Place Beau Runningen & Spencer Ladin.

Wednesday, the players meeting and group photo opened the 3 pm start of the first five rounds of the 2017 BEF Junior National 9-Ball tournament. This year’s tournament format incorporated the WPA World Junior style of preliminary double elimination brackets qualifying to a seeded single elimination finals bracket. The format also allows for the larger fields sizes, table and time constraints. This year’s field represented: 167 players, ranging from 7 to 18 years of age, from over 30 qualifying events, more than 25 states and including the U.S. Virgin Islands. There were four participating divisions included 18 & Under Boys (18UB), 18 & Under Girls (18UG), 14 & Under Boys (14UB) and 14 & Under Girls (14UG). The divisions played in 64, 64, 32 and 32 double elimination brackets respectively. The top 25% of players from each division then moved to single elimination brackets with the winners seeded and the one-loss players listed by a blind draw. Without a doubt match play all week was exciting and intense as all players vied to make it to their respective finals single-elimination brackets.

On Friday night before the finals, the packed banquet night was held. The banquet comfortably seated all juniors, family members, pros, sponsors, and BEF staff and volunteers to enjoy a great meal, laughs, heartfelt speeches, recognitions, remembrance, awards and honors.

Each year players are nominated by their peers at the junior nationals to recognize sportsmanship on and off the table. This special award is in remembrance and recognition of one of BEF’s alumni’s, Brendan Crockett, who was more than just a talented young player taken early from life. Brendan grew from an eager teen-ager to an intelligent, charming gentleman with true character and humility. His humor, willingness to work hard and ability to lead have been an important part of our programs. The 2017 Brendan Crockett Character Award Recipients were: Eric Roberts from Crossville, Tennessee and Eliana Rodriguez from Brooklyn, New York.

The Special Guest Speaker at the banquet this year was “The Colonel”, Nick Varner. He humorously recounted his junior moments in the game and he jokingly had some great advice to share. “If you bet twice as much, you will learn twice as fast.” Varner has long been an enthusiastic supporter of the juniors and also stated, “This event is amazing and a great showcase of our (nations) top junior players”.

Newly inducted 2017 BCA Hall of Famer Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman also made his 24th appearance at the junior nationals. Dr. Cue, presented the 2017 Artistic Pool awards to this year’s champions, Timmy Bly (Bettendorf, IA), Michelle Jiang (Harvard, MA), Joey Tate Raleigh, NC) and Lana Keith (Dyersburg, TN).

The banquet night again amassed much of the junior field with the coveted title of “Academic All American” (AAA) when awards were presented. Of the entire 167 player field, an incredible 45% of this year’s participants (75 players!) earned school GPA’s of 3.5 and 31.6% of the AAA field earned 4.0 GPA’s, to receive recognition! The sport of billiards is definitely attracting, developing, and maintaining academic excellence! The banquet concluded with words of optimism and change from longtime BEF Trustee Tom Riccobene, “Each of us can take home what we have learned here this week and share with the people we love and meet. You’re all champions and we are honored to learn from you”, Riccobene said.

The finals play for all divisions was held on Saturday Aug. 5th. In an effort to stay more aligned with the WPA World event, the BEF awarded Gold, Silver and Bronze medals to the top four finishers of each division.

All medalists in the 18UB & 18UG divisions along with the gold and silver medalists from the 14UG & 14UB divisions have been nominated for the 2017 WPA World Junior 9-Ball Championships October 31st to November 5th in Moscow, Russia.

This junior national was a year of competitive upsets. A trio of past back-to-back champions made up of Nathan Childress (14UB from North Chesterfield, VA), April “The Grinder” Larson (18UG from Bloomington, MN), and Ashley Fullerton (14UG from Lake Park, MN) all sought to become three-peat champions but fell short and all new gold medalists emerged.

Larson drew a bye sliding her to the winner side where she then matched up and defeated Katelin Ballou and then Abigail Reese to move her to the 18UG finals 8 bracket. In the semifinals match April was determined to move on but rival Michelle Jiang from Harvard, MA ended her bid to claim her 3rd straight 18UG’s title earning Larson a bronze medal instead for her effort. Gracie Davis from Decatur, IL with her great play also joined Larson for the bronze. Jiang battled it out in the 18UG finals match against Alex Booth from Mount Ayr, IA with Jiang excitedly getting her first 18UG gold medal win with Booth taking the very respectable silver. Jiang has been playing very strong the last few months with her now qualifying for her 4th Junior Worlds. Jiang will head to Moscow, Russia with her fellow Team USA members on Oct 31st, 2017.

In the 14UG division it was also a battle to maintain the championship reign, as the 2016 14UG Champion Fullerton from Lake Park, MN tried but failed to make the 14UG’s final bracket losing her first match to Tatum Cutting from Diamond, OH and her second to Vivian Liu from Harvard, MA. Liu and Cutting would eventually become opponents in the bronze medal round where Liu moved on leaving Cutting with the bronze. Gracie Davis from Decatur, IL matched up with Savanna Wolford from Troutville, VA in the other half of the semis with Davis also getting the bronze and earning Wolford a match up with Liu in the finals. The 14UG finals match played at 11am on Saturday spotlighted the two young quiet and upcoming players in Liu and Wolford. Both played well with Liu edging out the win with her first gold medal and Wolford proudly taking home the silver.

The title of 18UB champion was newly earned this year by Austin Summers from Metropolis, IL. Summers started out strong winning his first two matches only to come up short against Graham Swinson to earn a spot on the final 16 bracket winner seeded position. Needing only a single match win on the one loss side gave Summer’s his spot on the Final 16 single elimination 18UB bracket. Taking down Lukas Fracasso-Verner in a rescheduled reprieve match due to a disqualification sent Summer’s to play Ricky Evans in the semifinals. Evans from St. Peters, MO was last year’s 18UB champion but Evans struggled to keep Summer’s from finally advancing to gold earning Evans the bronze medal this year. Summers traded wins with Kaiden Hunkins from Waukesha, WI until the match was over with Austin Summers winning gold and Hunkins taking the silver medal for being runner-up in this year’s 18UB division. Thomas Haas from Lancaster, PA also took the bronze medal losing in the semifinals to Hunkins.

As always the 14UB’s is a very competitive division with high levels of play even for that age. As in the 18UG and 14UG, defending national champion Nathan Childress from North Chesterfield, VA was chasing his third consecutive championship. But Childress ran into a wall this year from a veteran BEF tournament player from Crossville, TN named Eric Roberts. Roberts knocked the defending champion, in a resounding statement of 6-0, to the one loss side where they would again meet up on the blind draw of the 14UB finals bracket. Again Roberts took Childress out this time for good with another convincing 6-2 win. Roberts would go on to win again in the quarterfinals against Jayden Liu from Harvard, MA only to eventually lose to Joey Tate from Lake Villa, IL in the semifinals earning Roberts his first medal ever with the Bronze. The very skilled Gabriel Martinez from New Braunfels, TX also earned a bronze medal after Joshua Shultz from Stedman, NC defeated him. Shultz earned a finals match with Joey Tate. Tate with 2X Junior Worlds experience under his belt was at an advantage in the high- pressure match for the gold with Shultz. After the last 9-ball was pocketed for the match wins the entire five-players strong Tate family, applauded with joy as their brother was crowned the BEF 2017 14UB Gold Medal Champion and Shultz as runner-up Silver Medalist.

The future is very bright for our BEF junior program members as there are now more than ever before, so many high level competitive opportunities at the local, state, national, and international level.

Gold Medals

18UB Austin Summers, (Metropolis, IL)
18UG Michelle Jiang, (Harvard, MA)
14UB Joey Tate, (Lake Villa, IL)
14UG Vivian Liu, (Harvard, MA)

Silver Medals

18UB Kaiden Hunkins, (Waukesha, WI)
18UG Alex Booth, (Mount Ayr, IA)
14UB Joshua Shultz, (Stedman, NC)
14UG Savanna Wolford, (Troutville, VA)

Bronze Medals

18UB Thomas Haas, (Lancaster, PA) and Ricky Evans, (St Peters, MO)
18UG Hailey Fullerton, (Lake Park, MN) and April Larson, (Bloomington, MN)
14UB Eric Roberts, (Crossville, TN) and Gabriel Martinez, (New Braunfels, TX)
14UG Tatum Cutting, (Diamond, OH) and Gracie Davis, (Decatur, IL)

The Billiard Education Foundation proudly recognizes the industry leaders who helped make this year’s event possible.

Event Sponsors: Billiard Congress of America. Diamond Billiard Products, TLP Billiards, Simonis, Aramith, Ultimate Team Gear, Jacoby Cues, On the Wire Creative Media, Pechaur Cue, ACS, Champion, Valley, Dynamo, Connelly, FCI Billiards, McDermott, Predator, OB Cues, DigiCue, Presidential Billiards, West State Billiards, OGB Millwork, Professional Billiards Instructor Association, Master Chalk, Tiger, Presidential Billiards Pool & Billiard Magazine, Professor Q Ball, Billiards Digest, AzBilliards.com, Dr. Cue, Billiard University, Dave Alciatore, Bob Jewett, Brett Lewis, Jay Helfert, Jeremiah Gage and Tom Riccobene.

The BEF gives special thanks to all the individuals who gave countless hours throughout the year to help make this event possible: Samm Diep-Vidal, Tom Riccobene (BEF Treasurer), Jeremiah Gage (BEF Secretary), Shari Stauch (BEF President), Tammy Jo Leonard (BEF Assistant National Director), Earl Munson (BEF Tournament Director) received the 2017 BCA Presidents Award, Rick Doner (BEF Head Referee), Justin Ballou (Assistant Head Referee), Ed Smith (Referee), Ed Stephens (Referee), Angela Williams (Referee), Dennis & Doris Stotler (Referees), Jim Ladin (Volunteer/Donor), Corey and Trena Wolford, Stephanie Shaw (Volunteer), Steve Strange(volunteer), congratulations to the new 2017 BCA Hall-of-Famer “Dr. Cue” Tom Rossman (Junior Artistic Pool Championship Director), Nick Varner (Pro Guest Speaker), Ra Hanna & Beau Runningen for providing live streaming/scoring/brackets through On The Wire Creative Media and pro commentary by Loree Jon Hasson and Max Eberle, Brian Glasgow and his professional team, all the staff at South Point and a huge thanks to BCA’s Rob Johnson, Chance Pack, and Shane Tyree for all their help and support, and to all the parents and juniors who are so dedicated to the sport we give a hearty thank you and we will see you next year in New Orleans.

Photos Courtesy of Tony Fox, Roy Pastor, Billiard Education Foundation, Story by Earl Munson

About the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF)

The BEF was formed in 1993 as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity, committed to promoting a lifelong love of pool and building the next generation of players through youth programs and academic scholarships. Visit billiardeducation.org or call (303) 926-1039 to learn more about junior billiard programs in your area.

Website Redesigned

Jeremiah — Mon, 07 Aug 2017 04:01:41 GMT

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