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July 9, 2007
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WPBA Rolls Into Rhode Island for 2007 Cutec Cues U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
The Women's Professional Billiard Association (WPBA) in conjunction with the Rhode Island Sports Council announce that the WPBA rolls into Twin River (formerly Lincoln Park) in Lincoln, RI for its most prestigious tournament of the year, the Cutec Cues U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship, August 2 - August 5. Last year's champion, world #1 ranked Allison Fisher, will be on hand to defend her title, fresh off her first win of 2007 at the Florida Classic in Hollywood, FL on July 1. All of the world's top players are scheduled to compete, including Ireland's Karen Corr, England's Kelly Fisher, Kim Shaw and Sarah Ellerby, Korean Ga-Young Kim, Austrian Gerda Hofstatter, Sweden's Ewa Laurance and Helena Thornfeldt, and Americans Monica Webb, Vivian Villarreal, Jeanette Lee, Tiffany Nelson, Melissa Herndon and Jennifer Barretta.
This event marks the first time the Cutec Cues U.S. Open has been hosted at a Northeast location. "The players of the WPBA are extremely excited about the move to Twin River and their newly remodeled facility," says Peg Ledman, WPBA Tour coordinator. "The new venue coupled with 7 hours of ESPN coverage should make for a very exciting tournament for both the players and fans."
Total purse for the event is $110,000. The Saturday and Sunday rounds will be taped to be televised on the ESPN Network. Tickets are on sale at ticketmaster.com, and range from $10 single session general admission to $200 for a VIP All Event Pass. The Championship kicks off with a media night / Charity Pro/Am on Wednesday, August 1 at 7 p.m. Admission to the Pro/Am is a $20 donation. For more information, visit www.wpba.com.
The Women’s Professional Billiard Association, 31 years strong, is the premier tour for professional women’s billiard events.
The Rhode Island Sports Council is a non-profit public-private partnership whose mission is to attract major amateur and professional sporting events to the state as an economic generator and tourism vehicle.
Fact Sheet
Cutec Cues U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship
August 1-5, 2007
Twin River (Formerly Lincoln Park)
100 Twin River Road
Lincoln, RI 02864
(401) 723-2300
Tickets: On sale now at all Ticketmaster locations. (401) 331-2211 or ticketmaster.com
General Admission, Thursday/Friday - $10 per session, Sat $20 per
session, Sunday $20
VIP Thursday/Friday - $25 per session, Sat $40 per session, Sunday $60
All Event Pass, Gen. Adm. $75, VIP $200
| Schedule | |||
| Thurs. Aug. 2, Friday Aug. 3 | |||
| Day Session, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Evening Session 6:30 p.m. - midnight |
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| Sat. Aug. 4 (ESPN Taping) | |||
| Two Quarter Final Rounds, 1 p.m - 5 p.m. Two Quarter Final Rounds, 7 p.m. - 10 p.m |
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| Sun. Aug. 5 (ESPN Taping) | |||
| Semi-finals/Finals, 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. | |||
Defending Champion: Allison Fisher
Total Purse: $110,000
www.wpba.com
Calendar Listing
WPBA Cutec Cues U.S. Open 9-Ball Championship, Aug. 1 - 5, Twin River (formerly Lincoln Park), Lincoln, RI. Tickets ($10 - $200) on sale at ticketmaster.com. For more information, call Twin River, 1-877-82-RIVER or visit www.wpba.com.
Media
Photos, B-roll and player interviews available.
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