SPECIAL ARTISTIC POOL EVENT RELEASE:

“DR. CUE” AND “MS. CUE” WANT TO…

INVITE ALL PLAYERS AND SPECTATORS TO THE…

2009 DR. CUE SIGNATURE ARTISTIC CUP III

IN ASSOCIATION WITH

DR. CUE CLASSIC ARTISTIC POOL “SPORT & SHOW” TOUR

8 Cueing Disciplines – 9 Champions

Special Audience Prizes – Everyone can win!!

$15,000+ Guaranteed in Player Payouts – $3,000 (1^st)

Event Dates:

November 20, 21, & 22, 2009 with November 19 for Practice (all day)

Venue:

The Bank Shot Bar & Grill         Venue Host:  George Bryant           301.483.8644        

3249 Ft. Meade Road               

Laurel, MD  20724                     Support Hosts:  Lee / Jane Tiani             800.803.7665   

Directions Note:  

Room is approximately 15 minutes South of airport on Baltimore/Washington Parkway. Exit Rte. 198 (Laurel / Ft. Meade). Go approximately 2 miles E. (toward Ft. Meade) on Rte. 198. 

Airport:  

Baltimore/Washington International Airport

Hotels: 

          All lodging options and shuttle / ground transportation details to be released soon

Tables:

7-foot Diamond tables (40″ x 80″) with Simonis Cloth

Age Restriction:  

Parent or legal guardian must accompany anyone 18, 19, or 20 years of age!  

Contact Persons:

Tom / Marty Rossman – 765.795.4968 (H) / 765.760.7665 (C)    drcue@artisticpool.org

Entry Note: 

“Intent to enter” notice can be made by email or phone at contact information above.

               Entry fees accepted in “cash only” and prior to player’s meeting at venue site!!

2009 DR. CUE SIGNATURE ARTISTIC CUP III

~ IN ASSOCIATION WITH ~

DR. CUE CLASSIC ARTISTIC POOL “SPORT & SHOW” TOUR,

FOUNDATION OF RACK, AND ARTISTIC POOL PLAYING ARTISTS (APPA)

Tour Stop / Event Features, Plus Venue / Promoter Provisions:

• Location / Dates/ Schedule – “Complete” details later in this document 
• 12 tables minimum (for timely practice / play scheduling) – 7’ (open play – light grid)
• Aramith TV Pro Cup Ball Sets (includes TV Pro Cup Cue Ball) – provided by promoter
• 36 – 48 player field size – Open to all professional, amateur, junior players – no review
• Top scoring 12 players after preliminary rounds will shoot single elimination shootout format
• 40 prelim challenges scored plus 2 tiebreakers (as needed) from Cup III Challenge Program

Note:  Cup III Program includes all challenges from 2008 Cup II Program, plus an additional 16

           challenges added for 2009 event.  The Cup II Program is online at: www.artisticpool.org

           The updated and complete Cup III Program will be available online no later than 7/31/09.

• $275.00 entry fee (select league and junior players will receive a $25.00 discount)
• Over $15,000.00 in guaranteed prize fund payouts (regardless of field size) as follows:

1                        $  3000.00 + Award

2                            2400.00 + Award                 Note:  All awards provided by Dr Cue Promotions

3                            1900.00 + Award    

4                            1500.00 + Award

5                            1200.00

6                              900.00

7                              600.00

8                              400.00            

9 – 12                     250.00 each ($1000 total)

13 – 16                   150.00 each ($600 total)

17 – 36                   100.00 each ($2000 total)

Discipline Champions:  $ 50.00 each ($400 total) + Award for each (8 total)

Sportsmanship Recipients:  Special Awards – 1 by player vote and 1 by vote of director / staff    

Total Payout (with full 36 player field):  $ 15,500.00 * + Discipline Total ($400.00)

* Special Funding Notes:  Dr. Cue Promotions guarantees all position / discipline payouts at event completion.  Additional positions over 36 will receive $100 each.  Any “over funding” will go to (APPA Player Incentives and Training – Audience Entertainment Program).

Special Player / Audience Amenities:

• Dr. Cue will offer a Master Program forum and entertainment show during the event
• Each entrant will be designated as an APPA (Artistic Pool Playing Artists) player and will receive a special welcome package with select “participation” gifts
• Select prizes via no cost drawings / give – a – ways for players and audience members
• RACK ROOM special “fellowship” features for players / guests / sponsors / media guests
• In Search Of Cue-Dean-“E” Final Audition Night (professorqball.com – click blue banner)
• And much, much, more, including special “reunion style” moments in billiard history!!

Inquiries and/or entry intent may be directed to:   drcue@artisticpool.org   or   765.795.4968

           Tom “Dr. Cue” and Marty “Ms. Cue” Rossman – Tour and Event Directors / Promoters

2009 DR. CUE SIGNATURE ARTISTIC CUP III

(Event Schedule and Details)

November 20, 21, & 22 (Competition Rounds) – November 19 (Practice, Registration, and Forum)

Location: The Bank Shot Bar & Grill, 3249 Ft. Meade Road, Laurel, MD  20724

Note: Take Rte. 198 Exit (Laurel / Ft. Meade) – Go approx. 2 miles E. (toward Ft. Meade) on Rte. 198.

            Rte. 198 is approx. 15 minutes South of B/W Airport on Baltimore / Washington Parkway.

Venue Host: George Bryant – 301.483.8644 (B)      Support Hosts: Lee/Jane Tiani – 800.803.7665 (B)

Event Promoters: Tom/Marty Rossman – 765.795.4968 (H) / 765.760.7665 (C) drcue@artisticpool.org

A) Thursday (11/19/09) – (1:00PM to 11:00PM) – Player Practice and Early Registration

B) Thursday (11/19/09) – (7:00PM – 9:00PM) – “Open” Training Forum on “Cup” Shots / Challenges

Note:  This session is for any event player or fan that wants to attend.

C) Friday (11/20/09) – (10:00AM – 12:00Noon) – Opening Ceremonies (RACK Room)

Note:  Includes “Dr. Cue” welcome message, confirmed registration list, players’ meeting, special prizes, group draw, and schedule postings for competition rounds (Players are encouraged to attend)

D) Friday (11/20/09) – (2:00PM to 5:00PM) – Round #1 for all players (Trick/Fancy & Prop/Novelty/SA)

Note:  Starting at this time allows players to fly in early on Friday, if necessary.

            E) Friday (11/20/09) – (7:00PM to 10:00PM) – Round #2 for all players (Draw & Follow)

            F) Saturday (11/21/09) – (10:00AM to 1:00PM) – Round #3 for all players (Bank/Kick & Stroke)

G) Saturday (11/21/09) – (2:00PM to 5:00PM) – Round #4 for all players (Jump & Masse)  

H) Saturday (11/21/09) – (7:00PM to 10:00PM) – In Search of Cue-Dean-“E” Final Auditions

I) Sunday (11/22/09) – (8:00AM to 9:00AM) – Sunrise Fellowship Service / Refreshments (RACK Room)

J) Sunday (11/22/09) – (10:00AM to 11:00AM) – Match Play (8 players – 10 pre-selected challenges)

            Note:  Top 4 players after preliminary rounds will receive bye in 1^st round of elimination shootout

            K) Sunday (11/22/09) – (11:00AM to 12:00Noon) – Match Play (8 players – 10 pre-selected challenges)

L) Sunday (11/22/09) – (1:00PM to 2:00PM) – Match Play (4 players – 10 pre-selected challenges)

M) Sunday (11/22/09) – (2:00PM to 3:00PM) – Match Play (2 players – 10 pre-selected challenges)

Scoring Note: Play by play scoring updates via large board process for all “match play” pairings, plus

displayed for audience viewing…providing excitement for spectators and players.  

            N) Sunday (11/22/09) – (4:00PM to 5:00PM) – Awards / Closing Ceremonies (RACK Room)

                        Special Note:  Overall event schedule subject to slight changes by event directors!   

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