Shooting Star Classic

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2010 Shooting Star Classic

Labor Day 8-Ball Tournament

September 3-6, 2010

Check back soon for announcements and improvements on how we’re making the 2010 tournament even better than the inaugural year!

Chase Plumley at the 2009 Shooting Star Classic

Results

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Men’s Open (128 players)

1^st	Brad Krystofiak	$1,400
2^nd	Cullen Newton	$1,000
3^rd	Charlie Garza	$700
4^th	Ron Latterell	$500
5-6^th	Matt Berg Zack Bos	$250
7-8^th	Frank Howe Blair Lawson	$150
9-12^th	Sean Johnson Chase Plumley John Kemball Jim Williams	$100
13-16^th	Austin Sissel Jayme Sanford Wayne Miller Bob Williams	$80
17-24^th	Jason Gongol Ryan Johnson Josh Raines Shannon Schroeder Bill Frisby Nate Steen Mark Finken Patrick Frost	$60
25-32^nd	Brent Hanson Dave Coon Pat Powers Tom Bloomquist Jeff Hanson Tom Kaminski Weston Broad Ron Miller	$50

Women’s Open (26 players)

1^st	Natalie Plumley	$900
2^nd	Joan Jacobs	$600
3^rd	Sam Matuska	$380
4^th	Veronica Lyons	$180
5-6^th	Patty Kiminski Joanie Gustin	$75
7-8^th	Lori Nelson Connie McGregor	$50

Men’s Masters (44 players)

1^st	Demetrius Jelatis	$1,400
2^nd	Felix Beardy	$1,000
3^rd	Jerrod Spence	$700
4^th	Marc Oelslager	$380
5-6^th	Fred Lamers Beau Runningen	$200
7-8^th	Darryl Smith Jimmy Wetch	$100
9-12^th	Tony Hilla Josh Burbul Gene Albrecht Lee Heuwagen	$75

Women’s Masters (12 players)

1^st	Jacqui Herrera-Schroeder	$900
2^nd	Jeri Bouvette	$600
3^rd	Kristen Castaldo	$400
4^th	Kelly Haffner	$200

Scotch Doubles (64 teams)

1^st	Runningen/Hilla	$690
2^nd	Frideres/Gunia	$690
3^rd	Steinhaus/Sherman	$380
4^th	Calleja/Moua	$230
5-6^th	Wetch/Parayno Moline/Fisher	$180
7-8^th	Kiminski/Folken French/Sissel	$80
9-12^th	Oelslager/Chewakin Wentz/Nadeau Kluka/Thomas Frisby/MacFarland	$50

Second Chance (32 players)
$20 entry, $100 added, plus Delta-13 rack

1^st	Pat Powers	$300 + rack
2^nd	Duck	$200
3-4^th	Mo Bashir Dan Koste	$70
5-8^th	Cale Coffey Randy Kiminski Tom Kaminski Lee French	$25

With support from our sponsors, we were able to provide coin-free play on pro-cut 7’ Diamond Smart Tables for the entire weekend for only a $10 greens fee.

Event Sponsors: Shooting Star Classic, Tiger Products, Delta-13 Rack, Peters Billiards, PoolDawg.com, Predator Group, and Simonis Cloth.

Krystofiak Takes Shooting Star Classic Men’s Open Title

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Joining the ranks of the new Shooting Star Classic champs is Brad Krystofiak of Cambridge, Minnesota. Krystofiak soared through the field of 128 players in the Men’s Open division without losing a match. In fact, the only to get more than two games on him was runner-up Cullen Newton, in the final match of the tournament. The modest Krystofiak did not want to comment on his stellar performance claiming, “I got lucky a few times.”

Krystofiak picked up his first title and a hefty $1,400. Not too shabby for his first return to pool after a two year break. The top four players all came through the East side of their brackets until the end.

Brad Krystofiak, Men's Open Champion

1^st	Brad Krystofiak	Cambridge, MN	$1,400
2^nd	Cullen Newton	Fridley, MN	$1,000
3^rd	Charlie Garza	Albert Lea, MN	$700
4^th	Ron Latterell	Sauk Rapids, MN	$500

All four singles division champions receive custom Delta-13 Elite racks engraved with the event name, date, and “CHAMPION” along with their prize money.

With support from our sponsors we were able to provide coin-free play on pro-cut 7’ Diamond Smart Tables for the entire weekend for only a $10 greens fee.

Event Sponsors: Shooting Star Classic, Tiger Products, Delta-13 Rack, Peters Billiards, PoolDawg.com, Predator Group, and Simonis Cloth.

Champions Crowned at Shooting Star Classic

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The 2009 Shooting Star Classic 8-Ball Tournament crowned its first four out of five champions. First to wrap up was the Women’s Masters division. Though the field was small, it included players from seven states and two countries. Of the six women to return on Sunday, Chicago prevailed, taking the gold and bronze. Kristen Castaldo of Oak Brook, Illinois captured third place while her road partner Jacqui Herrera-Schroeder met North Dakota’s 8-ball novice Jeri Bouvette for a rematch in the finals. The single-set finals saw a repeat 5-3 score in Herrera-Schroeder’s favor.

Jacqui Herrera-Schroeder, Women's Masters Champion

^st	Jacqui Herrera-Schroeder	Streamwood, IL	$900
2^nd	Jeri Bouvette	East Grand Forks, ND	$600
3^rd	Kristen Castaldo	Oak Brook, IL	$400
4^th	Kelly Haffner	St. Joe, MN	$200

The Men’s Masters division was nearly full with 44 players, including the likes of former touring pro Jimmy Wetch, and top MN players Beau Runningen and Gene Albrecht. After cruising through the A-side and defeating Felix Beardy for the driver’s seat, Demetrius Jelatis would face him again in the finals. Beardy was out for vengeance this time, taking the first set 5-2. After a quick break, a refreshed Jelatis would return to flip the score in his favor.

Demetrius Jelatis, Men's Masters Champion

^st	Demetrius Jelatis	Brooklyn Park, MN	$1,400
2^nd	Felix Beardy	Winnipeg, MB	$1,000
3^rd	Jerrod Spence	Winnipeg, MB	$700
4^th	Marc Oelslager	Fargo, ND	$380

Scotch Doubles matches were completed intermittently throughout the day between singles matches. In the end, the two teams of four Masters remained. Minnesota’s dynamic duo Runningen with Tony Hilla versus Iowa’s finest Jerrod Frideres with Dustin Gunia chopped the total $1,380 prize and hit the road.

Runningen/Hilla and Frideres/Gunia, Scotch Doubles Champs

^st	Runningen/Hilla	Minneapolis, MN	$690
2^nd	Frideres/Gunia	Fort Dodge, IA	$690
3^rd	Steinhaus/Sherman	Clearwater, MN	$380
4^th	Calleja/Moua	Deer Park, WI	$230

The Women’s Open also concluded with a double-set finals resulting in favor of the hot-seat winner. Natalie Plumley cruised through the open ladies field to meet up with Joan Jacobs in the finals. Jacobs dished out a 4-0 victory in the first set but slightly overstroked a key ball at hill-hill, coming just shy of the prize.

Natalie Plumley, Women's Open Champion

^st	Natalie Plumley	Owatonna, MN	$900
2^nd	Joan Jacobs	Devils Lake, ND	$600
3^rd	Sam Matuska	Fargo, ND	$380
4^th	Veronica Lyons	Schofield, WI	$180

All four champions from the singles divisions receive custom Delta-13 Elite racks engraved with the event name, date, and “CHAMPION” along with their prize money.

Six remain in the Men’s Open division, returning Monday morning at nine. With support from their sponsors, tournament directors, Samm Diep and Mike Fieldhammer were able to provide coin-free play on pro-cut 7’ Diamond Smart Tables for the entire weekend for only a $10 greens fee.

Event Sponsors: Shooting Star Classic, Tiger Products, Delta-13 Rack, Peters Billiards, PoolDawg.com, Predator Group, and Simonis Cloth.

Shooting Star Classic Underway

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On Friday, September 4^th, 2009, the inaugural Shooting Star Classic 8-Ball Tournament kicked off with a 64-player Scotch Doubles event on Friday event. All were welcome to play and they did. Scotch teams saw the likes of former touring professional Jimmy Wetch and multiple masters champ Mario Parayno as a team. With the field dwindled to the final 12 players, still undefeated are Iowa’s finest Jerrod Frideres and Dustin Gunia versus Minnesota’s bad boys Beau Runningen and Tony Hilla.

Tony Hilla and Jesse Engel

The 128-player Men’s Open field was underway by noon on Saturday and saw a 12 player waitlist, most of who either got in or played in the Masters. Some notable players were Midwest young gun Chase Plumley, Chicago’s Shannon Schroeder fighting his way back from the B-side, and Canadian rock stars Andrew Thomas, Joe Kluka, and Blair Lawson. Taking advantage of the Labor Day long weekend, the Men’s Open division will wrap up Monday afternoon.

In the Women’s Open, Midwest BCA women’s open champ Veronica Lyon from Wisconsin is still undefeated, along with Longoni Cue’s Kara Ceschini of Calgary, Alberta, and Fargo’s fav Sam Matuska. Of the 44 Men’s Masters players, only 13 remain. 2008 BCA 9-Ball Challenge runner-up Demetrius Jelatis remains East, awaiting the winner of Broadway Billiards’ Marc Oelslager and Jerrod Spence from Winnipeg. Coming from the West are 3-cushion phenom “Fast Freddy” Lamers, Lee Heuwagen, and Josh Burbul who will face Wetch. In the Women’s Masters division, veteran Jeri Bouvette of East Grand Forks will meet Qlympics ladies champ Jacqui Herrerra-Schroeder of Chicago for the driver’s seat.

With support from their sponsors, tournament directors, Samm Diep and Mike Fieldhammer were able to provide coin-free play on pro-cut 7’ Diamond Smart Tables for the entire weekend for only a $10 greens fee.

Event Sponsors: Shooting Star Classic, Tiger Products, Delta-13 Rack, Peters Billiards, PoolDawg.com, Predator Group, and Simonis Cloth.

Online Brackets

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Click on division to see bracket

Live Streaming from our Feature Table

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Free live streaming by Ustream

Shooting Star Classic 8-Ball Tournament

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Click Here to Register Online

Click Here to Download Entry Form

for Mail/Fax in Registration

Or, give Entry Form and payment to

Mike Fieldhammer or Samm Diep in person

Format:

8-ball on 7′ Diamond Tables
Open Divisions races to 4
Masters Division races to 5
BCA Rules [Phenolic break tips are okay]
Alternate break
Rack your own
Unlimited practice games and tournament matches
[A $10 Greens Fee is taken from all entry fees to allow players unlimited practice and match play.]
Dress Code will be enforced

Entry Fees:

Division	Entry Fee	Race
Men’s Open Singles	$50	4
Women’s Open Singles	$50	4
Men’s Masters Singles	$75	5
Women’s Masters Singles	$75	5
Open Scotch Doubles [Open + Open = 3, Open + Master = 4, Master + Master = 5]	$50	3/4/5

Extras:

Mini tournaments
Second chance events
Drawings and prizes
Fun for the whole family!
Check out the casino’s full service spa and other hotel amenities.

Click Here to Register Online

Click Here to Download Entry Form

for Mail/Fax in Registration

Or, give Entry Form and payment to

Mike Fieldhammer or Samm Diep in person

Event Schedule:

Friday

3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Hotel Check-in

Tables Open for Practice

8-player Mini Tournaments

8:00 p.m.

Close Sign-ups for Scotch Doubles

Drawing for Free Hotel Room

Scotch Doubles Draw and Matches Begin

Saturday

9:00 a.m.

Scotch Doubles Matches Continue

noon

Close Sign-ups for Men’s Open Division

Men’s Open Division Draw

First Round Matches Begin for Men’s Open

2:00 p.m.

Close Sign-ups for All Other Divisions

Men’s Masters / Women’s Open / Women’s Masters Draw

First Round Matches Begin for Men’s Masters, Women’s Open, and Women’s Masters

evening

Finals for Scotch Doubles Divisions

10:00 p.m.

Special Event

More Giveaways

Sunday

9:00 a.m.

Singles Tournament Play Continues

noon

Second Chance Tournament Begins ($$$ Added)

Monday

9:00 a.m.

Final 10% of Fields Continue Tournament Play

noon

Finals for Singles Divisions

[Event Schedule is as close as possible to finalized. Times are subject to change based on sign-ups. Please confirm schedule times in the week of the tournament.]

Hotel Reservations:

Shooting Star Casino Hotel & Event Center

777 Casino Road, Mahnomen, MN 56557

Call 800-453-STAR

(Room Block “POOL TOURNAMENT”)

Tournament Room Rate: $55/night

View Shooting Star Casino & Hotel in a larger map

Click Here to Register Online

Click Here to Download Entry Form

for Mail/Fax in Registration

Or, give Entry Form and payment to

Mike Fieldhammer or Samm Diep in person

Payouts are based on field sizes and added money. The Shooting Star Classic reserves the right to change any/all payouts based on, but not limited to inclement weather, acts of God or terrorism. Disqualification from any Shooting Star Classic event for unsportsmanlike conduct shall result in forfeiture of any prize money, trophy, or award won by that player.

Cancellations must be made within 48 hours of the start time for your division in order to receive a full refund. $2 convenience fees are non-refundable.

Sign up & Win!

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A FREE $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
with PoolDawg.com
or
A FREE HOTEL ROOM
courtesy of Shooting Star Casino

Winner #3 – Tom Lauritsen!

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We are pleased to announce our third and final recipient of a $50 PoolDawg gift certificate.

Congratulations to Tom Lauritsen of Montevideo, Minnesota!!!

Tom’s name was randomly selected among the early bird entries signed up between August 16-29.

Final Drawing is for a Free Hotel Room.
All entries submitted and paid prior to August 29 are eligible!

The drawing will be held on site at 8p.m. Friday night. You do not need to be present to win.

We are pleased to announce our second winner and recipient of a $50 PoolDawg gift certificate.

Congratulations to Glenn Henrikson of Fargo, North Dakota!!!

Glenn’s name was randomly selected among the early bird entries signed up between August 1-15. If you have not yet signed up, get your entries in! There’s one more chance to win your own $50 gift certificate.

Final Drawing:
August 29 [for all entries submitted and paid between Aug 16-29]

Click here for complete promotion details