Lou Goldsmith wins the Burbank, CA Elks Qualifier
Tournament Chart in PDF Format
USBA Western Region Qualifier
for USBA National Championship
Where: Burbank Elks Lodge
2232 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
(1/4 mile south of Burbank [Bob Hope] Airport, across from Frys)
When: Dec 7 – Dec 9 (Fri-Sun)
Entry: $150 (includes $5 USBA sanction fee)
Nationals: Qualifiers have Entry Fee paid for Nationals (Louisville, KY, Jan 9 – 13)
Prizes: Cash prizes for top 3 – 6 finishers (depending on number of players);
if 20 players, and one goes to Nationals, prize fund is over $2,300
Who: All players must be members of the USBA (can join at the tournament),
AND must be U.S. citizens or permanent legal residents
Format: Determined by the number of entries (most likely flights of 6 – 8,
followed by a Finals flight 0f 4 – 6)
Matches: Prelims – 25 points; Finals – 35 points
Tables: 5 recently covered Verhoeven Paramount tables
Food:Complimentary morning refreshments and late-afternoon buffets
Sign Up
To Enter: Call or e-mail the Tournament Director immediately to reserve a spot;
SPACE LIMITED TO 24 ENTRIES; do NOT call the Burbank Elks
Deadline: Call or e-mail by 6:00pm, Thursday, Dec 6; NO WALK-INS
Fee/Dues: Bring $150 Entry PLUS USBA dues if necessary (if unsure, please call!)
Payment: Cash, certified checks or money orders ONLY – NO PERSONAL CHECKS
Payment MUST be made before 9:30am, Dec 7
Arrive: Mandatory Players’ Meeting – 10:00am, Dec 7
Contact: All inquiries to Tournament Director, Phil Panzera (Chairman, Burbank
Elks Billiard Room) – Cell: 805-427-4415 (9am-9pm please), or e-mail:
rocketceo@gmail.com [Assistant TD: Mike Lombardo]
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