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2006 APA National Singles Championships
Onsite Coverage
Six new APA champions were crowned Saturday afternoon at the National Singles Championships in Las Vegas. Poolplayers from across North America came to the Riviera Hotel and Casino for the $200,000 8-Ball Classic and $100,000 9-Ball Shootout National Championships.
Check out this video segment from APA TV
View images of the tournament area and pool party
Pics - Thursday, April 27 | Friday, April 28 | Saturday, April 29
  
2006 Champions
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8-Ball |
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Blue Tier
Skill Level
2-3 |
Yellow Tier
Skill Level 4-5 |
Purple Tier
Skill Level
6-7 |
1st Place - Ron Schippert
of Las Vegas, NV |
1st Place - Armando Leal
of San Antonio, TX |
1st Place - Robert Hall
of Huntsville, AL |
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9-Ball |
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Green Tier
Skill Level
1-3 |
White Tier
Skill Level
4-5 |
Black Tier
Skill Level
6-9 |
1st Place - Andrea De Rossett
of Woodstock, GA |
1st Place - Lee Cox
of Richmond, VA |
1st Place - Brian Parks
of Bakersfiled, CA |
Stories
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Overkill Defeats Bust-n-Loose in Finals
The final match of the Jack & Jill Preregistered Championships paired Bust-n-Loose from Mobile, AL, teammates Mike Jones (SL6) and Chrissi Moore (SL4) head-to-head against husband and wife team Overkill from Fayetteville, OH teammates Larry Overstake (SL6) and Lisa Overstake (SL2). |
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Eye on the Prize
Trophies sparkle in the eyes of National Singles Championships participants as they enter the main tournament room. First, second and third place trophies catch the light and attention of those who dream big—those who wish to take the trophies home as National Singles Champions. |
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Check’in-in
Registration for the 8-Ball Classic and 9-Ball Shootout started Thursday morning at 9 a.m. Players received an APA goodie bag, including an APA glass, patch, jacket and tournament information. |
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Allison Fisher Appearances
APA spokesperson and #1 ranked WPBA player, Allison Fisher had a booth at the National Singles Championships this year. She offered autograph photos, posters, and billiard balls at her booth. |
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Cloth Concepts
The APA’s Official Cloth provider, Valley Ultra Teflon Cloth by Championship provided a sample of APA logo billiard cloth at the National Singles Championships. |
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Jack & Jill Engaged
“My plan was to ask her to marry me out here, but I was too scared to carry the ring on the plane across the country,” said Andrew Pokorny, “no, he was just to excited, he couldn’t wait,” added Laurie Beaury with a laugh. |
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On-Site Stress Relief
How do players relax before the big match? With an on-site massage of course! Players had the opportunity to take a breather and receive a relaxing massage by On-Site Stress Relief. |
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APA Members Meet & Marry
APA members Pamela and Frank met at the National Team Championships two years ago during a Dr. Cue Exhibition. Pamela, from New York, and Frank from Birmingham, Alabama found pool to be a common interest between them and immediately hit it off. A year later they were married, and sent Tom “Dr. Cue” Rossman an invitation to their wedding! |
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