Date: Saturday, April 20th 2024
Start Time: 10am
Host: In The Pocket Snooker Club
Rochester, Washington
Tournament Director: Carl Hancock
Qualifications: This is an invitational tournament only, designed to give Beginner level snooker players an opportunity to gain experience playing snooker in a tournament format. Players are determined to have a basic to mid-level understanding of the rules and strategy of snooker and have an average High Break of under 15 points. No Novice, Amateur, Professional players or past tournament champions allowed. Final entry qualifications will be determined by Carl Hancock of In The Pocket Snooker Club.
If you have not been invited to participate in this tournament but feel you qualify for this event, please contact us for further entry qualifications.
Format: Blind draw. Double elimination competition. Matches will be best of 3 frames. Frames are player regulated with official on site. Players will lag for break off. Coin toss will be used to determine players choice to start spotted black ball tie-break. Tournament is limited to 16 players.
Rules: Competition will follow World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association Rules, self-officiated with a 1-penalty limit for each foul. Clarification or questions on rules will be settled by the Tournament Director.
Rating: This is a Beginner rated event. Average High Breaks of no more than 15 points (per turn). No Novice, Amateur, Professional players or past tournament champions allowed.
Entry Fee: $40. Spectators: Free.
Parking: Free.
Food and Beverages: Snacks and beverages are available at the club by donation. Players & guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Food may be purchased prior to the event at Area Restaurants. Pizza may be ordered and delivered from Figaro’s Pizza. Club is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and oven.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, April 20th, 2024
Warm-Up Time: Tables will be available prior to 10am for warm up time.
Dress Code: Casual.
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Awards
1st: Player & Table Trophy
The first-place winner will receive a rating of Novice and will no longer be eligible to compete in beginner level tournaments.
2nd: Player Trophy
3rd: Plaque
Winners will be added to the Club Champions Wall
2023 Champions
2023 King of The Table Beginner Snooker Tournament #1
Mike Garrett (L-3rd), Michael Lasri (C-1st), Jeff Post (R-2nd)
Note: Michael Lasri is rated a Novice player and is not eligible to play in this tournament.
Snooker Orientation Class
If you are new to the sport and would like to participate in a free Snooker Orientation Class scheduled for Saturday, April 13th from 2pm – 4pm, 2024 or Monday, April 15th from 6pm – 8pm click on Snooker Class to register.
Registration: Players must register prior to the tournament using the form below and pay the entry fee on the day of the event. Location address and additional details are included in the registration confirmation email.
We are looking forward to an exciting event. Feel free to Contact Us with any questions. Be sure to check out Club Features for additional details on the club.
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Registered Players
James Bender – Beginner
Tumwater, Washington
Andy Coulam – Beginner
Olympia, Washington
Misty Drake – Beginner
Mukilteo, Washington
Mike Garrett – Beginner
Rochester, Washington
Ray May – Beginner
Everett, Washington
Petar Michinov – Beginner
Lynnwood, Washington
Shawn Shrestha – Beginner
Olympia, Washington
Tony Woods – Beginner
Spokane Valley, Oregon
Tournament Results
Matchups
Match Play
Winners!
James Bender (L) – 3rd Place
Tony Woods (C) – 2nd Place
Shaun Shrestha (R) – 1st Place
Shaun Shrestha – Champion
With this win, Shaun moves up to the Novice rating and is no longer eligable to play in the beginner level tournaments.
Brackets
Tournament Results Video