Larry Stadler November is a busy month for the 66 members of the IronOaks Breakers Pool League. Breakers members pay their annual dues, attend our annual Members party, and participate in the “Welcome Back” 8-Ball Tournaments. Each year as we welcome back our members who are returning from the those “cooler” states and country north…
Larry Stadler We are pleased and proud to announce that Rene Lamy has graciously accepted an appointment to the Breakers Board of Directors as secretary. Rene is a Massachusetts native and Arizona resident for 43 years. He and his wife Aline moved to Sun Lakes Oakwood in 2004. Rene joined the Breakers Pool League over…
Larry Stadler On February 27, three of the best IronOaks Breakers Pool League players stood “Cue Stick to Cue Stick” for a “Duel in the Oakwood Pool Room!” Over 20 players entered the tournament, competing in three Pockets of play. The three Pocket winners – Jim Boyes, Gene Granquist and Tom Tank – vied in…
Larry Stadler As mentioned in the November Splash, the Breakers began our 8 Ball Handicapped Tournament on November 5. Twenty-four players signed up to play, producing three “Pockets” of eight players in each Pocket. Each player in a Pocket must play seven opponents. Scoring is tabulated by the total number of games won. The tournament…
Larry Stadler As you remember from the past articles in the Splash, Tournament Director Ed Allen came up with an idea to have a “Scotch Doubles” 8-Ball Tournament. The Breakers Board and league members thought this was a good idea, so the tournament was scheduled. “Scotch Doubles” is played as follows: Team partners alternate shots…
Larry Stadler As you remember from the article in the June Splash, Tournament Director Ed Allen came up with an idea to have a “Scotch Doubles” 8-Ball Tournament. The Breakers Board and league members thought this was a good idea, so the tournament was scheduled. Here is a quick refresher of the play: “Scotch Doubles”…
Larry Stadler Tournament Director Ed Allen came up with an idea to have a “Scotch Doubles” 8 Ball Tournament. The Breakers Board and league members thought this was a good idea, so the tournament logistics were developed. Sign-up was from May 2, 2018, through May 15, 2018. Format: When the sign-up period ends, Tournament…
Larry Stadler On September 28, the IronOaks Breakers Pool League elected three new members to serve on the Breakers Board of Directors. League members voted to elect Ed Allen, Randy Bryan and Willie Foster. Ed, Randy and Willie will join existing board members Joe Petkus and Larry Stadler. Special thanks to Albert McCabe and Mike…
Larry Stadler To even the playing field and encourage more participation, the IronOaks Breakers Pool League began its Inaugural Handicap 8 Ball Pool Tournament in July. The tournament ends August 30. Twenty-two players signed up to play. This represents about 50% of our members. We are encouraged by this turnout because it’s summer. Several seasoned…
Larry Stadler The Breakers Board of Directors will hold an annual election in September. This is a reminder that any Breaker’s member is eligible to run for a position on the board. Thos interested in running for the BOD position myst submit their name(s) for nomination by September 13. Email [email protected] to submit your name.…