Hi Guys,
Attached is the much awaited Itinerary & Draw.
If you know of anyone interested in playing this year, but has not entered yet, can you please let them know that there are still vacancies at all venues except the host venue. Please navigate to www.berriopen.com if you require an entry form.
Looking forward to catching up with some of you next weekend.
Regards,
Neil Lemmey
Tournament Director
Berri Resort Hotel Open 8-Ball Singles Championships
Phone: 0409 845 808
BERRI RESORT HOTEL OPEN 8 BALL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
ITINERARY 2010
Hi guys,
Dates have now been set for the 2010 Berri Open.
The dates are Friday 23rd, Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th July 2010.
Please place these dates into your diary.
The entry form will be forwarded to you as soon as it becomes available.
Regards,
Neil Lemmey
Phone: 0409 845 808
2009 Berri Open Champion: Adam Andretzke
REPORT ON 2009 BERRI RESORT HOTEL OPEN 8-BALL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD ON SATURDAY JULY 25TH & SUNDAY JULY 26TH
Barossa based player Adam Andretzke defeated former winner and favourite for the title, Mark Williams from Adelaide by 4 frames to 2 in the final in front of an appreciative audience of approximately 180 spectators. Competitors were playing for $15,000 in prize-money.
BERRI RESORT HOTEL OPEN 8 BALL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS
ITINERARY
FRIDAY JULY 24th 2009
10.00am-7.00pmPractice in the Berri Resort Hotel Cocos Room, Riverview Lounge and the
Champs Sports Bar – Challenge tables
4.00pm-10.00pmPractice at various venues being used for Sectional Play.
5.30pm-6.30pmEntries received in Coopers Bar area for Restricted $10-00 knock-out No. 1 (Restricted to players who have not played 8-ball for their State in the Open Section since 2003.If more than 80 entries received, players will be entered into restricted knock-out No. 2.Please note players playing in Invitation Knock-out are ineligible to play in Restricted Knock-out.
6.00pm- 6-30pmNominations received for “Invitation Knock-out No. 1” Limit to 16 players.
Entry Fee $50 per player.
2008 Berri Open Champion: Brenton Collier
REPORT ON 2008 BERRI RESORT HOTEL OPEN 8-BALL SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS HELD ON SATURDAY JULY 19TH & SUNDAY JULY 20TH
Adelaide based player Brenton Collier defeated Nick Howie from Bendigo by 4 frames to 3 in an intriguing final in front of an appreciative audience of approximately 220 spectators.
Competitors were playing for $15,000 in prize-money.
For his efforts, Brenton took home $3,500.00 in prize-money, together with a replica of the Perpetual trophy and also the much treasured distinction of having his name engraved on the Perpetual trophy.
In such a close final, Nick committed 2 critical fouls, the first for failing to nominate which group of balls he wished to play after breaking in the second frame and in the second instance while attempting to pot out in the fourth frame, was fouled for an article of clothing making contact with a coloured ball. In such an important match, although these 2 instances did not directly result in Brenton winning the title, it certainly did not help the cause of Nick either.
Nick collected $1,700.00 plus a trophy, which will help relieve some of the pain of losing such a close final.
Three hundred and seventy four players nominated in this year’s tournament, which was slightly down on the 390 players that entered the 2007 event. The event consisted of players being divided up into 37 sections, with the sectional play being held at various Clubs and Hotels in the Riverland. At the conclusion of play on Saturday, 168 players had qualified for the finals on the Sunday.
The Friday night restricted knock-out competition resulted in Jason McLean (Melbourne) defeat Shane Irons (Riverland) in the Final. The Friday night Invitational knock-out No. 1 resulted in James Delahunty (Adelaide) defeat Steve Seebohm (Adelaide) in the final. The Friday night Invitational knock-out No. 2 resulted in Aleck Evreniadis (Adelaide) defeat Michael Scerri (Melbourne) in the final. All matches in this competition were high class and entertaining.
The Under 18 knock-out resulted in Ricky Emery (Adelaide) defeat Nathan Nemes (Adelaide) in the final. 20 Under 18 players competed in this competition and the skills shown by all players were exceptional. The efforts of Ricky Emery is worth noting, as Ricky lost to 2008 Champion, Brenton Collier 4/3 in the Semi Final of the main event.
The Saturday night Pot out competition was won by James Delahunty of Adelaide. The Saturday night Ladies competition, which is always keenly contested, resulted in Kolbe Poole (Melbourne) defeat Lyndall Hulley (Adelaide) in the final. The “Non Qualifiers” knock-out on Sunday saw Daniel Peck (Adelaide) defeat Jason Ramsden (Melbourne) in the final.
All 37 tables used in the event were manufactured by event sponsor Beta Billiards. The excellent standard of tables supplied was appreciated by all of the players competing.
At the Official Presentation, Berri Resort Hotel’s Duty Manager Rowan Crisp assisted in the handing out of the major prizes.
Neil Lemmey
Tournament Director
2012
Poster and entry form for the 2008 Berri Open 8-Ball Singles Championships.
ENTRY FORM POSTER 2008.pdf
This is being held on Saturday July 19 and Sunday July 20 2008.
As this is the 21st Anniversary of this event, we would appreciate if all players that have previously played in this event will make a special effort to attend this year to help celebrate the 21st Anniversary of this unique event. Of course we will also welcome any player wishing to enter this event for the first time (you are in for a
very enjoyable weekend).
Prizemoney has been increased to $15,000 for this year’s event. In addition to the Championship event, we will again be conducting the Friday night restricted knock-out and Invitation knock-out, Saturday night Ladies knock-out, Under 18 Knock-out and “Pot-Out” Challenge and Sunday “Non Qualifiers Knock-out.
In response to your request, the top 4 qualifiers from each section on Saturday will advance to the finals to be held on Sunday morning.
As the first 150 entrants only will be given preference to play on Saturday at the Berri Resort Hotel, it is suggested that you get your entries in early. It is also suggested that if you require accommodation at the Berri Resort Hotel that you book in early as accommodation bookings fill fast.
For all information regarding entries and accommodation, please contact:
Alexandra Gallard
Events Co-ordinator
Berri Resort Hotel
Phone: 08 8582 0161
Email: functions@berriresorthotel.com
For all general information regarding the tournament, please contact:
Neil Lemmey
Tournament Director
Berri Resort Hotel Open 8-Ball Singles Championships
Phone: 0409 845 808
Email: nlemmey@bigpond.com