Date: Saturday, March 23rd, 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 & Novice 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 30 points. No top rated Amateur or Professional players 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: 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 18 players.
Timeframe: The tournament will start with opening ceremonies, player & team introduction and orientation of rules. First round table assignments will be announced, and competition will commence. Closing ceremonies and awards presentation will begin after the last match. The tournament is expected to complete around 8pm.
Player Responsibilities: Both players of each match are required to report their frame scores, match results and high breaks to the tournament director after each match. Team players will earn 1 point for their team for each frame won and be in contention for the High Break prize with their reported high breaks.
Team Competition
The Tournament also includes a 3 player (maximum) team competition. Each team must have a designated Team Captain and team name. Team Captains will be selected by the Tournament Director in advance. Team Captains can recruit other players (that are not designated Team Captains) to be on their team. Each frame won, earns a point for your team. Team with the highest points wins and each team member will receive a Team Champion medal. Team participation is not required to enter the tournament.
Team Captains
Team Captain: Michael Lasri
Team Name: Team Lasri
Team Members
Michael Lasri – Novice
Gig Harbor, Wa
James Bender – Beginner
Tumwater, Wa.
Chris Montanaro – Novice
Portland, Or
Capacity: Full
Team Captain: Daniel Lybeck
Team Name: Team Lybeck
Team Members
Daniel Lybeck – Novice
Bremerton, Wa
Aaron Moss – Novice
Allyn, Wa
Mark Neal – Beginner
Seabeck, Wa
Capacity: Full
Team Captain: Ray May
Team Name: Team May
Team Members
Ray May – Beginner
Everett, Wa
Angelo Ovena – Beginner
Edmonds, Wa
Misty Drake – Beginner
Capacity: Full
Team Captain: Greg Prendergast
Team Name: Team Prendergast
Team Members
Greg Prendergast – Novice
Bremerton, Wa
Vince Draper – Novice
Pulsbo, Wa
James Derrer – Novice
Gig Harbor, Wa
Capacity: Full
Team Captain: Tony Sang
Team Name: Team Sang
Team Members
Tony Sang – Novice
Auburn, Wa
Mike Garrett – Beginner
Rochester, Wa
Steve Creel – Beginner
Chehalis, Wa
Capacity: Full
Team Captain: Kevin Wadden
Team Name: Team Wadden
Team Members
Kevin Wadden
Burnaby, BC
Bill Parsons – Novice
North Vancouver, BC
Capacity: 1 Position Available
Rules: Competition will follow World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association Rules, self-officiated with a 3-penalty limit for each foul. When a player needs 2 snookers to tie or win, a mandatory concession is required. Clarification or questions on rules will be settled by the Tournament Director.
Rating: This is a Novice rated event. Average High Breaks of no more than 30 points (per turn). No top rated Amateur or Professional players allowed.
Entry Fee: $50. 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, March 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: Trophy & $150
2nd: Trophy & $50
3rd: Plaque
Team Champions: Each team member receives a medal
Highest Break: $50
Winners will be added to the Club Champions Wall
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.
Tournament Results
Congratulations to all the players who competed in the 2024 Washington State Novice Snooker Tournament. There was a total of 17 players who competed for the top 3 awards which included 6 teams competing for the team competition. All of the individual players represented teams in the competition.
Teams
Team Lasri included James Bender (L), Michael Lasri (C) and Chris Montanaro (R).
Team Lybeck included Mark Neal (L), Daniel Lybeck (c), and Aaron Moss (R).
Team May included Misty Drake (L), Ray May (C), and Angelo Oveno (R).
Team Prendergast included James Derrer (L), Gregg Prendergast (C), and Vincent Draper (R).
Team Sang included Steve Creel (L), Tony Sang (C), and Mike Garrett (R).
Team Wadden included Bill Parsons (L) and Kevin Wadden (R).
Match-ups
Match Play
Special Recognition
Thanks to all the players who took on the challenge of the 2024 Washington State Snooker Championship. Although there were many great matches, there are a few players who deserve special recognition, who did not make it to the championship rounds, but played exceptionally well in the tournament.
Bill Parsons: Bill played exceptionally well with several wins on the A side of the bracket. His only defeat came at the hands of the eventual tournament champion, Tony Sang. Bill had an opportunity to finish in the championship rounds but eventually withdrew due to time constraints.
Kevin Waden: Kevin was Bill Parsons team-mate. Both came down from North Vancouver, BC to compete in the tournament and were vetted by Dave Burney. Kevin played exceptionally well with several wins in the tournament before eventually being defeated by 2nd place winner, Vincent Draper.
Greg Prendergast: After an early first round defeat, Greg made an impressive comeback with several wins on the B side of the bracket and ultimately ended up in 4th place scoring several points for his team and capturing the Team Championship Title.
Awards
Tony Sang
2024 Washington State Snooker Champion
High Break Champion (23 points)
Representing Team Sang and member of
In The Pocket Snooker Club
Tony Sang, (C), Champion, 1st Place
Vince Draper (L), 2nd Place Runner-Up
Michael Lasri (R), 3rd Place
Team Champions – Team Prendergast
James Derrer (L), Greg Prendergast (c) and Vincent Draper (R).
Awards Presentation