2003 BCA NATIONAL 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO HOST A RECORD 8,000+ PLAYERS

2003 BCA NATIONAL 8-BALL CHAMPIONSHIPS TO HOST A RECORD 8,000+ PLAYERS Colorado Springs, CO - With all contestants entered into the database for the 2003 Billiard Congress of America (BCA) National 8-Ball Championships, BCA Executive Director Stephen Ducoff reports that "this year's event will break all previous participation records with just over 8,000 players registered, making this year's tournament and payout bigger than any other year since this tournament began 27 years ago. It's the largest amateur tournament in the world, thanks to the support of the BCA league operators and players." All of the events take place in the Riviera Hotel & Casino, with competition beginning on Friday May 9, and running through Saturday, May 17, 2003.
"If you're a player or a fan, I encourage everyone to participate in or attend this tournament," said BCA Director of Leagues & Player Programs John Lewis. "The Singles divisions are open to any amateur player and all qualified BCA league players can participate in the Scotch Doubles and Teams divisions." In addition to the Singles, Scotch Doubles and Teams competition, players can also test their skill at Speed Pool, Artistic Pool, mini tournaments and even a Second-Chance Team event. Awards are presented for Best Dressed Scotch Doubles, Women's Teams and Men's/Mixed Teams. Over 40 BCA Business Members will participate in the BCA Marketplace, selling cues, clothing, accessories, art and more. 8-Ball sponsors include Silver Cup Chalk, Aramith, Mueller Sporting Goods, Tayco Screen Printing, Frank's Center, Bobby Schulze, Viking, McDermott Cues, Jump Daddy, Championship Billiard Fabric, Ozone Billiards, K.C. Innovations and CueStix International. In between matches, players can enjoy watching the world's best professonal men and women 9-Ball players compete for $160,000 in prize money at the BCA Open 9-Ball Championships that take place May 11-17, 2003, also in the Riviera Hotel & Casino. Tickets may be purchased on site for the professional event, with the final four matches televised for later broadcast on ESPN. 9-Ball Sponsors include Billiards Digest (Presenting), Olhausen (Official Table), Cuetec (Official Cue), Econo Lodge (Official Hotel Partner), Championship Billiard Fabric (Official Cloth), Imperial International (Official Ball), Tweeten (Official Chalk), Sardo Tight Rack (Official Rack), and McDermott Cues (Arena).Visit InsidePOOL for the latest from the sport of billiards and pool.

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