| — 3rd ANNUAL NYC SCOTCH DOUBLES 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS STARTS SATURDAY! |
| – Only 1 day to go before the 2nd Annual NYC Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Championships begin! Are you and your partner getting in a little last minute practice for the NYC Scotch Doubles 8-Ball Championships? Lots of players were spotted around the city honing their skills. We’re excited to see what everyone brings to the table. Here are the details for tomorrow! WHERE: Steinway Billiards 3525 Steinway St. Astoria, NY 11102 (718) 472-2124WHEN: August 3-4, 2019 Players must check in at the tournament desk upon arrival. MANDATORY PLAYERS MEETING starts 15 minutes before match start time. Saturday 8/3/19 8:00 AM Doors Open 8:45 AM Players Meeting – Open & Leisure Divisions 9:00 AM Open & Leisure Divisions 11:45 AM Players Meeting – Advanced Division 12:00 PM Advanced Division Sunday 8/4/19 9:00 AM Doors Open 9:45 AM Players Meeting for Masters Division 10:00 AM Masters Division FREE live stream courtesy of Blatt Billiards Hosted by “Upstate AL” Leon Watch it here: https://www.facebook.com/nycpoolchampionships/ Division1Start MANDATORY Players’ Meeting DivisionStart Time Race 2 Leisure 8/3 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 5 / 4 Open 8/3 8:45 AM 9:00 AM 6 / 5 Advanced 8/3 11:45 AM 12:00 PM 6 / 5 Masters 3 8/4 9:45 AM 10:00 AM 7 / 6 For Eligibility Requirements or Entrant Lists, click on the links for each Division.This is a double elimination tournament. Race for the opening round and loss side is one game shorter. Masters Division – Only ONE Open- or Pro-level player per team. |
| THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: DRESS CODE is similar to BCA guidelines. Click here for the DRESS CODE.NO ELECTRONIC HEADGEAR permitted. See DRESS CODE.It is YOUR responsibility to know the RULES of play. Click here for the RULES. Some highlights:NO TALKING/COACHING at the table EXCEPT FOR MASTER DIVISION. You may speak quietly to your partner only while your opponents shoot.CALL SHOT. No slop.Alternate break. Rack your own.8-ball on the break is neither loss of game or win. See RULES.If the 8-ball is on the table, the game is still in progress. If the 8-ball is not on the table (exception is on the break), game is over.There is a 15 minute grace period after a match is called. If you are late for your match, it will be listed as a forfeit. NO EXCEPTIONS. SHOT CLOCKS will be used if your match is holding up the chart. Slow play will not be tolerated. NYC Pool Championships also reserves the right to start any match on the clock from the 1st rack. The decision is at the tournament director’s discretion. PRIZE MONEY is paid by check. A completed tax form (Form W-9 or Form W-8BEN for foreigners) is required. Forms will be provided to prize recipients on Sunday.Questions? Contact us at [email protected]. |
3rd ANNUAL NYC SCOTCH DOUBLES 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS STARTS SATURDAY