Frank Kerastos & Billy Kim Win at Carom Café B & C Events
Frank Kerastos
"B" Tournament Winner
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Billy Kim
"C" Tournament Winner
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On Friday through Sunday, November 6-8, 2009, Carom Café in Flushing, NY hosted a USBA Tour Event that featured a separate “B” and “C” Tournament held simultaneously. There were full fields for both events, 49 players for the “B” tournament and 24 players for the “C” event, 73 players in all which resulted in 28 new or renewed USBA Memberships.
“B” Tournament Format: 7 groups of 7 players each to 20 points. The top 2 in each group advanced to the next round plus one auction winner and one lottery winner for a total of 16 players. Then the 16 players were divided into 4 groups of 4 players each to 25 points. The first place finishers of each of the 4 groups (4 players) would then play single elimination matches to determine 1st through 4th place overall. The 2nd place finishers of each of the 4 groups (4 players) would then play single elimination matches to determine 5th through 8th place overall. The 3rd place finishers of each group did not play again and had a final placement of 9th through 12th. The 4th place finishers of each group did not play again and had a final placement of 13th through 16th.
“C” Tournament Format: 4 groups of 6 players each to 15 points. The top 2 in each group advanced to the next round plus one auction winner and one lottery winner for a total of 10 players. Then the 10 players were divided into 2 groups of 5 players each to 20 points. The first place finishers of each of the 2 groups (2 players) would then play single elimination matches to determine 1st through 2nd place overall. The 2nd place finishers of each of the 2 groups (2 players) would then play single elimination matches to determine 3rd through 4th place overall. The 3rd place finishers of each group did not play again and had a final placement of 5th through 6th. The 4th place finishers of each group did not play again and had a final placement of 7th through 8th. The 5th place finishers of each group did not play again and had a final placement of 9th through 10th.
The 16 “B” semifinalists were divided into 4 groups with 4 players each. See page 13 of the Tournament Results PDF file. From these groups, Nayiv Ramirez, Frank Kerastos, Douglas Lee and Hyuk Yoon won their semifinal groups. Ira Lee, John Cristiano, Jun Park and Sun Shin finished 2nd in their semifinal groups.
"B" Finalists: Christian Portilla, Jim Shovak, Drew Dangelmayer, John Kim, Ira Lee, Jun Park, Sun Shin, John Cristiano, Hyuk Yoon, Douglas Lee, Nayiv Ramirez, Frank Kerastos.
Not pictured: Han Jun Shin, Richard Vitzthum, Kalu Gaviria and Adolfo Alzate.
Frank Kerastos defeated Douglas Lee and Nayiv Ramirez defeated Hyuk Yoon to set up the final match between Kerastos and Ramirez. Kerastos won the final match 25-18 averaging .962 in the final match.
Douglas Lee (3rd), Frank Kerastos (1st), Nayiv Ramirez (2nd)
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The 10 “C” semifinalists were divided into 2 groups with 5 players each. See page 13 of the Tournament Results PDF file. From these groups, Ademil Sanchez and Billy Kim finished 1st in their groups and George Padios and Ester Park finished 2nd in their groups.
"C" Finalists: Nick Bonavita, Rodrigo Gonzalez, Herman Nie, Ester Park, George Padios, Ademil Sanchez and Billy Kim. Not pictured: Carlos Castillo, Merrill Hughes, Seong Sil Park.
George Padios (3rd place) defeated Ester Park (4th place) 20-16 and Billy Kim (1st place) defeated Ademil Sanchez (2nd place) 20-10.
George Padios (3rd), Ademil Sanchez (2nd), Billy Kim (1st)
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“B” Tournament Prize Payouts:
*The top 4 finishers also each have $250.00 on account towards any USBA Open Tournament within the next 12 months.
Player |
Prize Amount |
1) Frank Kerastos |
$ 2,240.00 |
2) Nayiv Ramirez |
$ 1,740.00 |
3) Douglas Lee |
$ 1,340.00 |
4) Hyuk Yoon |
$ 1,040.00 |
5) John Cristiano |
$ 890.00 |
6) Sun Shin |
$ 840.00 |
7) Jun Park |
$ 740.00 |
8) Ira Lee |
$ 690.00 |
9) John Kim |
$ 490.00 |
10) Drew Dangelmayer |
$ 490.00 |
11) Adolfo Alzate |
$ 490.00 |
12) Jim Shovak |
$ 490.00 |
13) Kalu Gaviria |
$ 240.00 |
14) Richard Vitzthum |
$ 240.00 |
15) Christian Portilla |
$ 240.00 |
16) Han Jun Shin |
$ 240.00 |
"C” Tournament Prize Payouts:
*The top 4 finishers also each have $150.00 on account towards any USBA “B” or Open Tournament within the next 12 months.
Player |
Prize Amount |
1) Billy Kim |
$ 925.00 |
2) Ademil Sanchez |
$ 690.00 |
3) George Padios |
$ 540.00 |
4) Ester Park |
$ 440.00 |
5) Herman Nie |
$ 290.00 |
6) Seong Sil Park |
$ 290.00 |
7) Rodrigo Gonzalez |
$ 240.00 |
8) Merrill Hughes |
$ 240.00 |
9) Nick Bonavita |
$ 190.00 |
10) Carlos Castillo |
$ 190.00 |
We would like to thank the following:
-Michael Kang, owner of Carom Cafe for putting up his room and for adding money to the prize fund.
-Charles Brown and Min Jae Pak for running the tournament flawlessly as usual.
Sponsors:
-Iwan Simonis
-Aramith (Saluc)
-Adam Cue Company
USBA Tour Sponsors:
David Levine, Jim Shovak, Bob Jewett, Professor-Q-Ball (Paul Frankel),
Creative Billiard Shirts, Marty Isserlis, Michael Kang, Andrew Janquitto,
Dean Harrell, Pedro Piedrabuena, Robert Byrne, Tom Resk, Sonny Cho,
Mazin Shooni, Dr.Cue Promotions (Tom Rossman), Bruce Warner, Bob Watson,
Mike Walo, Jim Watson, Tommy Thomsen, Tom Haskin, Jamil Isreal, Bob Roach, Mike Melloy, Don Sperber, Norm Brust, Ed Friedman and Pat Young.
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Carom Cafe Billiards Presents:
The 2009 USBA Tour
2 Tournaments: "B" (up to .800 average) and "C" (up to .500 average)
Player Meetings on Thursday, November 5th at 8:00pm
Tournament # 1: Carom Cafe Billiards “B” Tournament
(Up to .800 average)
November 6-8, 2009
Carom Cafe Billiards
34-02 Linden Pl
Flushing NY, 11354
Phone: 718-358-8585
Contact: Min Jae Pak or Charles Brown
Player’s Meeting: Thursday, November 5th at 8:00pm
Entry Fee: $ 180.00
Estimated First Place Prize: $ 2,200.00 + $250 entry into any Open Event
Estimated Number of Payouts: 16
Maximum number of players: 49
Prelims: 7 groups of 7 players each: round robin (20 point matches)
Top 7 USBA Ranked “B” Players will be seeded into Prelim flights
Top 2 finishers from each flight advance to finals = 14 players
One lottery and one auction = 16 players in finals
Finals: 4 Groups with 4 players each. 25 Point Matches.
The first place finishers in each of the 4 finals groups will be playing for 1st through 4th place overall. Either a 4-player RR or single–elimination matches will be played depending on time constraints. At least 25 point matches.
The 2nd place finishers in each of the 4 finals groups will be playing for 5th through 8th place overall. Either a 4-player RR or single-elimination matches will be played depending on time constraints. At least 25 point matches.
The 3rd place finishers in each of the 4 finals groups will be playing for 9th through 12th place overall. Either a 4-player RR or single-elimination matches will be played depending on time constraints. At least 25 point matches.
The 4th place finishers in each of the 4 finals groups will be playing for 13th through 16th place overall. Either a 4-player RR or single-elimination matches will be played depending on time constraints. At least 25 point matches.
Estimated Payouts (Based on 49 Players):
1) $ 2,200.00 + $250 entry fee into any Open Event within next 12 months
2) $ 1,700.00 + $250 entry fee into any Open Event within next 12 months
3) $ 1,300.00 + $250 entry fee into any Open Event within next 12 months
4) $ 1,000.00 + $250 entry fee into any Open Event within next 12 months
5) $ 850.00
6) $ 800.00
7) $ 700.00
8) $ 650.00
9-12) $ 450.00 each
13-16) $ 200.00 each
Hi-Run in Finals = $ 100.00
Best Game in Finals = $ 100.00
Averages will be kept by all players.
All players must be or become USBA Members.
$ 5.00 per player USBA sanction fee already included in entry fee.
Black pants & shoes, collared shirt for Prelims.
Full tournament attire for Finals: tie, vest, black pants, black shoes.
Make checks payable to: “Carom Café” and send entry fees to:
Carom Café
34-02 Linden Pl
Flushing NY 11354
718-358-8585 Contact: Min Jae Pak, Charles Brown or Michael Kang
Rules: All official USBA tournament rules will apply.
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Tournament # 2:
Carom Cafe Billiards “C” Tournament
(Up to .500 average) November 6-8, 2009
Carom Cafe Billiards
34-02 Linden Pl
Flushing NY, 11354
Phone: 718-358-8585
Contact: Min Jae Pak or Charles Brown
Player’s Meeting: Thursday, November 5th at 8:00pm
Entry Fee: $ 130.00
Estimated First Place Prize: $ 1,000.00 + $150 entry into any "B" or "Open" Event
Estimated Number of Payouts: 8
Maximum number of players: 21
Prelims: 3 groups of 7 players each: round robin (15 point matches)
Top 3 USBA Ranked “C” Players will be seeded into Prelim flights
Top 2 from each flight advance to finals = 6 players
One lottery and one auction = 8 players in finals
Finals: 2 Groups with 4 players each. 20 Point Matches. The first place finishers in each of the 2 finals groups will be playing for 1st through 2nd place overall. At least a 20 point match.
The 2nd place finishers in each of the 2 finals groups will be playing for 3rd through 4th place overall. At least a 20 point match.
The 3rd place finishers in each of the 2 finals groups will be playing for 5th through 6th place overall. At least a 20 point match.
The 4th place finishers in each of the 2 finals groups will be playing for 7th through 8th place overall. At least a 20 point match.
Payouts (Based on 21 Players):
1) $ 850.00 + $150 entry fee into any "B" or "Open" Event within next 12 months
2) $ 650.00 + $150 entry fee into any "B" or "Open" Event within next 12 months
3) $ 500.00 + $150 entry fee into any "B" or "Open" Event within next 12 months
4) $ 400.00 + $150 entry fee into any "B" or "Open" Event within next 12 months
5-6) $ 250.00 each
7-8) $ 150.00 each
Hi-Run in Finals = $ 100.00
Best Game in Finals = $ 100.00
Averages will be kept by all players.
All players must be or become USBA Members.
$ 5.00 per player USBA sanction fee already included in entry fee.
Black pants & shoes, collared shirt for Prelims.
Full tournament attire for Finals: tie, vest, black pants, black shoes.
Make checks payable to: “Carom Café” and send entry fees to:
Carom Café
34-02 Linden Pl
Flushing NY 11354
718-358-8585 Contact: Min Jae Pak, Charles Brown or Michael Kang
Rules: All official USBA tournament rules will apply.
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Wingate Hotel
Special Tournament Rate:
They have changed management company. The rates are $119 for king. $129 for double. Breakfast is $10 for one person. $18.50 for two people. They also upgraded the rooms. They said they are nicer now.
Mention Carom Cafe Tournament
137-07 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY 11354
Walking distance from Carom Cafe
Beautiful hotel. 718-445-3300
A 5 minute walk (2 blocks) from Carom Cafe & a great hotel.
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Comfort Inn
133-43 37th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: 718-939-5000 Fax: 718-939-4000
Web: http://www.comfortinn.com/flushing (then type “Flushing” in the “City” field)
A 10-minute walk from Carom Café, this hotel is a slight upgrade compared to the Imperial. Continental breakfast is included in the price and the hotel offers free Wi-Fi connections. 17 of 50 rooms have two beds.
15% USBA DISCOUNT AVAILABLE. SEE YOUR MEMBERSHIP PACKAGE. Be advised that we have not reserved a block of rooms anywhere, and so availability is not guaranteed. Our aim has been to offer a wide range of choice with regard to type of room, exact location and price. Since availability is not guaranteed, we recommend that you make your reservation as soon as you know the dates you will be attending the Tournament. You may want to inquire if your hotel will offer a small discount if paid in cash upon your arrival (these policies may differ with each hotel).
Farrington Hotel
3353 Farrington Street
Flushing, NY 11354
718-939-1212
Right around the corner from Carom Cafe.
Most rooms have one queen bed.
About $ 70.00/night for a single.
Small rooms w/Ethernet Port/TV.
Flushing International Hotel
134-32 35th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: 718-358-4515
A 3-minute walk from Carom Café, this hotel is the closest and least expensive option. However, it also has the fewest amenities. There is no food service of any kind in the hotel – it doesn’t even have vending machines. 12 of the 50 rooms have two beds.
Howard Johnson Hotel
135-33 38th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: 718-461-3888 Fax: 718-461-5879
Web: http://www.imperialhotelny.com
A 10-minute walk from Carom Café, the hotel is nicer than both the Flushing Inter-national (above) and the Flushing Grand (below). There is complimentary coffee, tea, cake and cookies in the morning. However, only 4 of the 32 rooms have two beds and, thus, room availability will be limited except for couples and singles.
Flushing Grand Hotel
36-38 Main Street
Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: 718-888-8668 Fax: 718-888-8768
Web: http://flushinggrand.com/
A 5-minute walk from Carom Café, this hotel represents an upgrade compared to the Flushing International. The accommodations are a bit nicer and complimentary doughnuts and coffee in the morning is included in the price. 17 of 46 rooms have two beds.
Extended Stay America
18-30 Whitestone Expressway
Whitestone, NY 11357
Tel: 718-357-3661 Fax: 718-357-3644
Web: http://www.extendedstayamerica.com/
Located 1.3 miles from Carom Café, the walk takes about 25 minutes and will be too long for most people, but the drive is very short. This hotel is ideal for those who have cars and wish to stay in a place where they can prepare their own food. The rooms are large and have kitchen appliances and a small dining area. Also, there is a shopping mall adjacent to the hotel.
Best Western Queens Court
133-51 39th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: 718-888-1900
Web: http://book.bestwestern.com/bestwestern/productInfo.do?propertyCode=33111
A 12-minute walk from Carom Café, the rooms are quite nice and 37 of 59 rooms have two beds. However, the hotel has few amenities. For example, it has a fitness room but no food service. One would expect more from a hotel in this price range.
Sheraton Hotel La Guardia East
135-20 39th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Tel: 718-460-6666 Fax: 718-445-2655
Web: www.sheratonlaguardia.com
A 10-minute walk from Carom Café, this is the best hotel in the area and 116 of 173 rooms have two beds. There is a restaurant and bar, a fitness center, the rooms are spacious, etc. It is located near many stores and restaurants and a 1-minute walk from the #7 train to Manhattan. The hotel was not willing to offer special rates (and there are no weekly rates) but told us that the best rates are generally available online. They recommended their own website – i.e., www.starwoodhotels.com (type in “Flushing” in the city field and “New York” in the state field). However, we have sometimes been able to find better rates at the major online services like Orbitz, Expedia or Travelocity. So, hunt around before reserving.
USBA Members also receive between 5-10% discount from the following car rental companies, if they service the area:
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