APA Pool Leagues Expand to Japan
Japanese Poolplayers Association Forming Teams in Tokyo
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (January 23, 2007) — The world’s largest amateur pool league is expanding oversees to Japan. In late-December, the American Poolplayers Association (APA) granted Noriyuki Nanjo approval to begin promoting and administering APA Leagues in Tokyo as the Japanese Poolplayers Association (JPA).
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APA Pool Leagues Expand to Japan
January 23rd, 2007APA Pool Leagues Expand to Japan
January 23rd, 2007APA Pool Leagues Expand to Japan
Japanese Poolplayers Association Forming Teams in Tokyo
LAKE SAINT LOUIS, MO (January 23, 2007) — The world’s largest amateur pool league is expanding oversees to Japan. In late-December, the American Poolplayers Association (APA) granted Noriyuki Nanjo approval to begin promoting and administering APA Leagues in Tokyo as the Japanese Poolplayers Association (JPA).
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Billiard Education Foundation Takes Junior Reins
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BEF to manage BCA Junior Nationals, Programs Education
Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has announced plans to transfer the oversight and management of its junior programs, including the BCA Junior National Championship and qualifier series, to the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). In addition, the BCA pledged to support the BEF’s efforts with $50,000 in annual funding over the next three years.
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Billiard Education Foundation Takes Junior Reins
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Colorado Springs, Colorado: The Billiard Congress of America (BCA) has announced plans to transfer the oversight and management of its junior programs, including the BCA Junior National Championship and qualifier series, to the Billiard Education Foundation (BEF). In addition, the BCA pledged to support the BEF’s efforts with $50,000 in annual funding over the next three years.
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Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Program
July 10th, 2006Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate ProgramWebmasters discover the full potential of your website!Inside POOL Magazine has been around for only 5 years. In that short time, it has become the most sought-after magazine revolving around pool and billiards in the world. High-impact photography, beautiful layouts, modern designs, quality printing, and a dedication to offering the most extensive coverage on every aspect of pool and billiards are responsible for this high demand. Inside POOL Magazine is pleased to announce the Inside POOL Magazine Affiliate Program. This affiliate program allows webmasters to earn cash just for referring customers to Inside POOL Magazine. This is truly the best way to discover your website’s full earning potential. And the good thing about it is there are no orders to process or customers to service. You simply refer the customers to us, and we do all of the work.
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American Academy of Cue Art (AACA)
April 10th, 2006American Academy of Cue Art (AACA)2006 International Billiard Home Recreation Expo (/content/view/309/88/)wound down on Saturday, acclaimed cue maker Richard Black invited members of the industry to his lovely home in Humble, TX, for the first meeting of the American Academy of Cue Art (AACA). Media, cue makers, vendors, and friends mingled at the koi ponds or by Lake Houston, on which the house is situated. Black also hired a mariachi band to sing and play while his guests enjoyed the Mexican buffet he provided.View the AACA image gallery (/pool_billiard_photos/index.php?cat=12)A short meeting of the AACA followed dinner, with the introduction of the board coming first: Jim Stadum of Samsara Cues; Dr. Mike Shamos; Lynn Castle, the executive director of the Art Museum of Southeast Texas; Paul Del Giudice, a registered patent practitioner; Tom Watters; Ivan Lee, president of Simonis Cloth of North America; and Dan Dishaw, president of the AACA. In his address, Dishaw expressed that the Academy is dedicated to promoting the function art form of cue-making by challenging the cue-making community to push the envelope in developing new creations. Additionally, the Academy is promoting the recognition of cue art in the arts community at large, as well as supporting art education with charitable contributions from the proceeds of the Academy.Visit Inside POOL Magazine for the latest news from the American Academy of Cue Art (AACA). (/)
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2006 International Billiard & Home Recreation Expo
April 10th, 20062006 International Billiard Home Recreation ExpoHouston, TXView the 2006 International Billiard Home Recreation Expo image gallery (http://insidepoolmag.bizatomic.net/gallery.php?category=2006+BCA+Trade+Show) Although foot traffic was lighter than we would like to see, we heard from several exhibitors that their sales have equaled previous years, stated the BCA Boards Second Vice-President and Trade Show Committee Chairman, Ivan Lee. Its no surprise that we see larger numbers of attendees in Las Vegas, but we know that sales volume for our exhibitors can remain steady in other venues.
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9 Ball Interview – Charlie Williams
July 6th, 2001Interview with Charlie Williams
17th July 2001
Name : Charlie Williams
D.O.B : 5/1/77
Nationality : American
Nickname : The Korean Dragon
Local Club : Pro Billiards, Oralndo, Florida
Current Ranking : Ranked no 5 in the U.S. by the BCA
Charlie Williams stepped into this year’s world championships a relatively unknown quantity to the British Isles. Haven’t heard of him? You soon will. America’s bright young thing is their best propsect since Corey Deuel, and is hoping to go one better than ‘The Prince Of Pool’ by reaching the final of this year’s championship.
Easy going Williams has a solid all-round game that can rival the best players in the world and a sledgehammer break-off matching Francisco Bustamente. In pool terms he’s still a lad, but at the grand old age of 23 he’s already Florida’s number one players, and was ranked by the BCA as America’s number 5.
We caught the former U.S. junior champion in the middle of a hectic world championship schedule. He took time to speak exclusively to 9ballpool.co.uk about the world championships, and the gambling scene in America.
So Charlie, with numerous titles already under your belt, how do you hope to fare in this year’s world championships?
I’m feeling confident and I’ve come here to win the competition.
How do you rate the British lads’ chances?
I think that Steve Knight has an excellent chance of doing well and even winning it this year. Nothing fazes him and he excels in the TV matches where other players so far have faltered.
There is still a very strong snooker-playing core in the British cue-sports scene. How would you encourage players to take up the game of 9 Ball Pool in Britain?
The best way is to get some of the best American players to come to Britain and teach people how to play the game properly. Steve Knight has the game to do ths as well. People will learn that it is a much more exciting game that involves so many different aspects of skill, such as the different types of break-off shots, putting different types of spin on the ball to maneouvre it around the table, etc.
9 Ball Pool is very much part of a gambling culture in American pool halls. Do you think that this helps to maintain healthy competition?
Gambling in 9 Ball is what distinguishes Americans from the rest of the pool world, as they are so used to playing for money
Do you think that the British lads suffer as a results of our somewhat conservative attitude to gambling?
Yes, I think that not only the British but the rest of the Europeans suffer. They aren’t used to playing for money. I’ve been gambling since I was 12 years old and can therefore handle different types of pressure that playing for money brings as I’ve had more seasoning under the conditions.
Thanks Charlie, we look forward to seeing you in the final!
