Western Nebraska APA continued their mission to help fight cancer by hosting their second Fun & Cash Singles Tournament of the session—this one using the 8-Ball format. As with the previous Fun & Cash Tournament, $1,500 in prize money was up for grabs. Prize money was once again donated by Western Nebraska APA, allowing entry fees to be donated to the charity. The event raised $130, bringing the session total up to $1,312.
Twenty-one shooters competed in the modified single elimination tournament held March 26 at Big Apple Fun Center in Kearney, Neb. Chris Caddy won the tournament, with Justin Butts finishing in 2nd Place. The tournament board was drawn so players of similar abilities matched up in the first round.
In addition to entry fees, money for the charity was raised via raffles and donations. Raffle tickets not only gave donors a chance to win a t-shirt the day of the tournament, but also a chance to win a leather jacket in a grand prize drawing that’ll take place at the end of the Spring Session. Adding to the fun, a free drawing for APA t-shirts was held to start the event. Winners of the drawing were: Spencer Kehl, Amanda Pearson, Jeremy Loomis and Justin Butts.
For more information on the American Cancer Society visit cancer.org, and for more information on the Western Nebraska APA visit nebraska.apaleagues.com.
During Western Nebraska APA’s Annual 9-Ball Fun & Cash Singles Tournament, $1,500 in prize money was up for grabs. The event was held on Feb. 12 at three different locations in Sidney, Neb.— Silver Dollar, Harvey’s and Stewies. Forty-eight shooters competed, with the top 16 earning cash prizes. Western Nebraska APA donated the $1,500 in prize money, which meant that every dollar of the entry fee went to cancer research.
Raffle tickets were also sold, and donations were accepted. The event raised $539 for the American Cancer Society. Prizes for the raffles included t-shirts, and all tickets purchased were entered into a grand prize drawing for a leather jacket. The grand prize drawing will take place at the end of the session. The t-shirts and jacket were also donated by Western Nebraska APA.
First place in the tournament went to Barry Shepard of Kimball, Neb., who won $350. He defeated Anne Sterling of Sidney, Neb., in the finals. Sterling collected $250 for finishing in 2nd Place. Both Shepard and Sterling donated $50 of their winnings back to the cause.
Kaylee Henzie of Lodgepole, Neb., donated $15 of the $50 prize money she earned for her 9th Place tie. Royce and Beth Ann Penner of Ogallala, Neb., didn’t make it into the money round, but still made a very generous $100 donation.
For more information on the American Cancer Society visit cancer.org, and for more information on the Western Nebraska APA visit nebraska.apaleagues.com.
Thirteen people participated in APA Omaha’s Holiday Tournament, held Dec. 18, 2010 at Fort Crook Billiards in Bellevue, Neb. League Operators Russ and Mary Reynolds-East hope the charity tournament, which raised $150 for the Salvation Army, becomes an annual event.
Each person participating in the tournament received a gift bag that included APA chalk and t-shirts. Two winners, George McNamara and Jared Wright, each won $150.
“This was the first time we have held a charity event like this,” Mary said. “Everyone had a great time and we are looking forward to making it bigger and better next year.”
For more information on the Salvation Army visit salvationarmyusa.org; and for more information on APA Omaha visit omaha.apaleagues.com.
Western Nebraska APA League Operators Joe and Carmen Bond continue to do their part to make the world a better place. On July 31, they held a charity tournament to benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation. Three different locations in Paxton, Neb.—Windy Gap, Swede’s and Ole’s—played host for the tournament. All three locations are on the same block, with just a short walk between each.
The modified single elimination event featured a Flip-Flop format, which alternates between 8-Ball and 9-Ball each round. Thirty-one shooters competed for their share of the $1,500 in prize money provided by the Bond’s. Ashley Sierks took 1st Place and Jared Truman finished in 2nd Place.
Western Nebraska APA will continue to accept donations for the charity throughout the Summer and Fall sessions—$237 has been raised so far for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. “All money collected is donated to the Make-A-Wish Foundation in hopes of granting wishes to terminally ill children,” Joe Bond said.
For more information on donating, please visit nebraska.apaleagues.com, and for more information on the Make-A-Wish Foundation visit wish.org.
Date: July 31, 2010
Location: Paxton, Neb.
Format: Modified Single Elimination
Type of Event: Flip-Flop Singles (alternate rounds of 8-Ball & 9-Ball)
League Operators: Joe & Carmen Bond
League Web Site: nebraska.apaleagues.com
Description: Charity tournament benefiting Make-A-Wish Foundation. For information visit the League Web Site listed above.
Every year Western Nebraska APA League Operators Joe and Carmen Bond dedicate their entire Spring Session to raising money for cancer research. Donations are collected through weekly team packets, raffles and two tournaments—with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society.
The first tournament, a 9-Ball Singles event, was held Feb. 13 at Walker’s Steakhouse in Gothenburg, Neb. Lois Holbein took 1st place in the modified single elimination tournament, where 27 participants competed.
The second tournament, an 8-Ball event held on March 27 at the Touchdown Club in North Platte, Neb., hosted 47 players. Ashley Osienger took 1st place in the modified single elimination event.
To ensure that every dollar raised from entry fees can be donated to the American Cancer Society, Western Nebraska APA provides $1,500 in prize money to each tournament.
$1,301 was raised for cancer research through donations, raffles and tournaments. For more information on the Western Nebraska APA visit nebraska.apaleagues.com and for more information about the American Cancer Society please visit cancer.org.
