News in from Dan Marlow:

I just wanted to let you know that my brother, Adam, who made a lot of friends in ACTEBA whilst playing in Canberra and who has been in New Zealand this year won the New Zealand 8-Ball Champs in Tokoroa yesterday.

When I spoke to him yesterday he was pleased to have done it at his first attempt but said that he would like to have had a go at the Australian Champs while he was here. He also didn’t take his cue to NZ and managed the feat with a rack cue from the venue. Nice!

Anyway, I thought that you (and ACTEBA) would be keen to know that Canberra pool is being well represented in New Zealand.

Regards,
Danny.

… great effort!

Groupings and venues for ROund 4 of the 2009 Open Singles are now available:

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/2009_open_singles_round4_groups.xls (MS Excel)

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/2009_open_singles_round4_groups.pdf (Adobe PDF)

An eventful weekend has seen the Top 32 finalised, with 9 of the seeds bowing out in Round 3. Three of the groups went into playoffs, including one three way, whilst three of the others came down to the last frame of the day to avoid a playoff.

Next week will be the last round before we head to the Top 16. The groups and venues will be published on the website at lunchtime on Monday.

Well played to those players who got this far and good luck to Round 4 contestants.

Please find below the results for round 3.

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/2009_open_singles_round3_results.xls (MS Excel)

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/2009_open_singles_round3_results.pdf (Adobe PDF)

The groups, times and venues for Round 3 of the Open Singles Championships are now confirmed. Please note that all groups will start at 10.30, with tables open from 10am.

[updated 11/6/09: small adjustment to groups, all players affected have been notified]

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/2009_open_singles_round3_groups.xls (MS Excel)

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/2009_open_singles_round3_groups.pdf (Adobe PDF)

The Division 2 Northern Potters wrested back the lead from the Southern Guns with a commanding 20-12 victory last night. The Potters produced back to back rounds of 6-2 in rounds 2 and 3, and despite a late rally from the Guns were able to give the Potters a 66-62 lead going into the final round.

Next week sees the cream of Division One battle it out for the Title, with the Guns keen to make up the difference with a big first round. Come down to the Labor Club to watch what should be a great match.

The Maram will be running a four person teams comp starting Tuesday 30 June

Comp will run for eight weeks plus finals and is open to a maximum of eight teams.

Entry fee is $15 per player, with each team registering a minimum of 4 and a maximum of 5 players. Each team can register a maximum of 2 players ranked in the top 50, as per the current ACTEBA rankings.

PRIZE MONEY FOR WINNING TEAMS!!

ENTER YOUR TEAM NOW!!!

To enter please call Cath Jones on 0419 487 498

Later this month Nicole Welsh and Kylie Power head to Blackpool in England to represent the Australian Ladies Team in the World Championships. They will be joined by Alessandro Nasca, who will be playing for the Australian Under 18 side. Last year Nicole was a quarter finalist in the Ladies Singles and we all wish the three players the very best in the tournament.

The successful ACT trio are holding a fundraiser Trivia Night at The Serbian Club in Mawson on Saturday 20th June to help them show the ACT’s might on the world stage. So come along for a fun night and a chance to win some great prizes.

Please see the flyer below for more information.

http://www.acteba.com.au/downloads/trivia_night_jun09.pdf (Adobe PDF, 2Mb)

Last night the division 3 Northern Potters clawed back some of the Southern Guns lead with a hard fought 18-14 win at Chisholm Tavern.

The Potters gained an early 2 frame lead and held it through to half time. Then a big 6-2 third round saw them jump 6 frames clear and within reach of the Guns overall 8 frame lead.

The Guns fought back in the last round but it was always going to be the Potters victorious. With just 4 frames in it heading into the top 2 divisions, the Guns leading 50-46, it promises to be a great finish!

After having a couple of goes at the groups for round 3 last night and today, it is increasingly obvious that I will not be able to accommodate preferred days of play this round.

If any players have a desperate need to stick to their preferred day, call me before lunchtime Thursday (June 4) on 0403 545 619 and I will see what I can do. Be warned that I cannot make any promises.

I will be sending the groups to the webmaster at 1pm Thursday for publishing and any changes after that time will need to be organised by the players and approved by myself.

Please note that venues and start times will be confirmed by next Monday (June 8).

Regards

Chris Jones
ACTEBA Tournament Director
0403 545 619

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