en-us Fri, 10 Sep 2010 06:42:19 -0500 info@apaofalbany.com 60 http://apaofalbany.com/ APA Of Greater Albany http://apaofalbany.com/ http://apaofalbany.com/common/forumimages/APALogoLrg.jpg 200 148 Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=314 Breaking News Mon, 16 Aug 2010 15:29:25 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=314 The best players from the Spring Session met this past weekend to compete for Cash and Prizes. Thank you all for attending! The next Top Gun Tournament will be in October
8 Ball Top Gun skill level 2-4

1st Place: Natasha Singletary
2nd Place: Donald Demas
3rd Place: Diana Garner

8 Ball Top Gun Skill level 5-7

1st Place: Charlie Ayotte
2nd Place: Steve Wereley
3rd Place: Fred Giovannetti
Special thanks to Diamond Eight Billiards for hosting the event

9 Ball Top Gun skill level 2-4

1st Place: Donald Demas
2nd Place: Jeff Delefano
3rd Place: Glen Shafir

9 Ball Top Gun skill level 5-9

1st Place: Frank Rich
2nd Place: Kevin Stinnett
3rd Place: Fred Giovannetti
Special thanks to Golden Cue Billiards for hosting the Event

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=313 Breaking News Wed, 04 Aug 2010 11:28:52 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=313 The 3 teams that won the Local Team Championships held at Diamond Eight Billiards this past June were honored at the Tri-City Valley Cats Minor League Baseball game this past Tuesday, August 3rd. The players were escorted onto the field and lined up along the 3rd base line. Little Johnathon Skawinski represented the APA and Diamond Eight Billiards by throwing out the first pitch and got the biggest applause. The teams were recognized over the load speaker for their recent accomplishments and were wished good luck in Vegas! If anyone is interested in attending a Tri-City Valley Cats game, please go to http://www.minorleaguebaseball.com/index.jsp?sid=t577.

This was a great experience for the APA of Greater Albany and we hope to make this a tradition for many years to come.

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=304 Breaking News Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:48:42 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=304
After competing in a 13 week session at Diamond Eight Billiards, the top 4 Ladies Doubles teams met at Diamond Eight for what ended up being a thrilling 8-Ball and 9-Ball Single Elimination Tournament. Two Division champions were crowned but only one could advance to play in Las Vegas! The team of Audre Hartman and Bernadette Westbrook won the 9-Ball division and had to meet the 8-Ball division winners Sue Marks and Robyn Smith in the finals. The match came down to the wire and Audre and Bernadette held on to win. They will compete in the National Doubles Championship Aug. 19-21 at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas!
Next doubles session will start in September! Open to all genders. For more info call the office at 518-708-9567
Spring 9-Ball Doubles Champions

Bernadette Westbrook & Audre Hartman

Spring 8-Ball Doubles Champions

Robyn Smith & Sue Marks

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=300 Breaking News Sun, 11 Jul 2010 20:50:55 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=300 These players are one step closer to Las Vegas and the

8 Ball Singles Board Winners

Vick Connors and Natasha Singletary

9-Ball Singles Board Winners

Wes Hotaling Jr. and Larry Meilak

Congratulations and Good Luck at Regional's in October!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=297 Breaking News Sat, 29 May 2010 06:51:52 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=297 Dukes Pub in Glenmont found great success this past Spring Session winning both Tuesday night Albany 8-Ball and Thursday night Troy/Albany 9-Ball. The 8-Ball team is Captained by Phil Blancato and John Shattell captains the 9-Ball crew. Congratulations and good luck at the Local Team Championships this June!

Dukes Pub 9-Ball Team JoAnn Hood, Kathleen Ashby, Pam Stipanovich, Melissa Katz, Kevin Gransbury, and John Shattell

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=294 Breaking News Mon, 10 May 2010 14:48:41 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=294 2's's, 3's, & 4's 8-Ball Tournament Results
1st Place: Terry Sinicropi
2nd Place: Tina Guilbault
3rd/4th Place: Kathleen Durand & Steve Wolf

Terry Sinicropi, League Operator-Matt, Tina Guilbault

5's, 6's, & 7's 8-Ball Tournament Results
1st Place: Tom Acciavatti
2nd Place: Paul Picard
3rd/4th Place: John Robinson & Joe Sinicropi

Paul Picard, League Operator-Matt, Tom Acciavatti

For more tournament picures go to http://apaofalbany.com/gallery/photogallery.asp?cat_id=7

Special thanks to all the players who attended and Diamond Eight Billiards who hosted this event.

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=293 Breaking News Sun, 02 May 2010 23:13:08 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=293
Congratulations to Tom Acciavatti for finishing 9th out of 180 players in his own skill level 6-9 range accross the Country and Canada. Tom competed this past April 29-May 1st at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV


Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=283 Breaking News Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:35:02 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=283 5's, 6's, 7's, 8's, & 9's 9-Ball Tournament Results

Rocky Spinelli Sr.

1st Place: Rocky Spinelli Sr
2nd Place: Frank Rich
3rd Place: Joe Sinicropi

Congratulations to everyone who attended and the Golden Cue for hosting the event. Frank Rich found himself in the hot seat after rolling through the winners bracket. Rocky calmly made his way through the losers bracket after a tough lose to Frank Rich. Not only did Rocky come back to win, but he also ran his business all day. Nice job Rocky!!!!!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=282 Breaking News Tue, 13 Apr 2010 11:18:42 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=282
Wes Hotaling Sr. & Audre Hartman

1st Place: Wes Hotaling
2nd Place: Audre Hartman
3rd/4th Place: Larry Meilak & Tim Goman

Congratulations to everyone who attended and Diamond Eight for hosting the event. Both Wes and Audre faught through the losers bracket to meet one another in the finals. Wes also earned himself an "I beat the League Operator" patch and the $50 side pot. Great shooting Wes!!!!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=280 Breaking News Tue, 30 Mar 2010 15:31:51 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=280 Ladies 8 Ball Tournament Results:

1st Place - Audre Hartman
2nd Place - Touche' Singletary
3rd Place - Vicki Connors
4th Place - Jackie Bogardus

Seniors 8 Ball Tournament Results:[/b]

[b]1st Place - Jackie Ford
2nd Place - Frank Rich
3rd Place - Frank Majewski
4th Place - Frank Bogardus
5th Place - John Robinson

Thank you for everyone who attended and Diamond Eight for hosting the event. Congratulations to the above winners! Jackie Ford, Audre Hartman, Frank Rich, and Touche' Singletary all walked away with trophies and cash. Both Jackie and Audre won "I Beat the League Operator" patches and equal shares of the side pot. They both shot great in the tournament and even better when playing against the league operator....great job guy's!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=279 Breaking News Wed, 03 Mar 2010 14:46:08 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=279 Family and Friends pay fitting tribute to Brian Mason
February 28, 2010 in APA, charity, tournament

The Brian Mason Memorial Tournament was an overwhelming success, with 32 fellow APA league players and Brian’s family and friends coming together to remember Brian. In one of the largest league tournaments ever held at Diamond Eight, 16 teams played scotch doubles 9-Ball, with the all-female final match going to the hill. Audre Hartman and Bernadette Westbrook edged out Christine Skawinski and Jen Oliver to win 1st place. Dan Murray won the beautiful Cuetec cue donated by the APA of Albany while his brother Dave took home a Diamond Eight gift pack. Over $550 was raised for the American Diabetes Association. A plaque was installed at Diamond Eight to remember Brian. Frank Rogers shared some memories of Brian with the emotional crowd of players, family and friends, who all shared in a delicious hot and cold buffet. Thanks again to everyone who participated to help make this event so successful!
Audre Hartman and Bernadette Westbrook lost in the first round to Tracie and Scott, but played strong to get to the finals by beating Jeremy and Steven, who had been undefeated to that point. Christine Skawinski and Jen Oliver also found their way back to the winner’s side after a 2nd round loss to John and Brian. They defeated Brian and Julie to meet Audre and Bernadette in the finals. The final match was played very well, with neither team deserving a loss. In a 3-3 tie and the 7-8-9 left on the table, a safety battle ensued, with Audre and Bernadette coming out on top, after Audre made a tough cut shot on the 9-ball for the win. Brian Mason’s son Brian and his future son-in-law Eric played very strong, and finished tied for 5th place with Kathleen and Arun. If they ever join the league, watch out! The Mason Family was very appreciative of the support and love shown in memory of Brian, in an event that Brian “would’ve loved,” playing pool, and spending time with friends and family.
More photos from the event are posted on flickr.





Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=278 Breaking News Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:47:42 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=278 The Team Mates Doubles 8-Ball Tournament at the Golden Cue this past February was the perfect venue to house the best doubles teams in the Greater Albany Area. The field of 14 players paired up and alternated turns through the modified single elimination tournament. There were a mixture of travel league, Golden Cue, Diamond Eight, and one out of town team to round out the field.


[center]1st PlaceBob Cooper & Jim Hastings, Pittsfield APA


2nd Place
Touche' Singletary & Frosty Wallace, Golden Cue and Diamond Eight

3rd/4th: Vincent Temple & Glen Shafir
Matt Lockhart & John Robinson
Thank you players for attending this prestigious event. We look forward to seeing you next tournament!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> edski http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=277 Breaking News Sun, 07 Feb 2010 12:29:41 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=277
And for those of you who would rather play pool…we will host a Pool Tournament starting at 5:30pm; practice at 4:30 pm. Players will decide on the format: 8-ball or 9-ball. $15. entry. APA rules. Everyone welcome! It will be fun!

edski]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=276 Breaking News Tue, 02 Feb 2010 19:38:33 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=276 Best of the Best 8-Ball at the Golden Cue
1st Place: Jason Welsh
2nd Place: Vince Temple
3rd Place: Paul Picard

Best of the Best 9-Ball at the Golden Cue

1st Place: Joe Sinicropi
2nd Place: Frank Rich
3rd Place: Glen Shafir
4th Place: Chris Whalen

Recap: Both events had it's share of nail bitters, lead changes, miscues, and most of all lots of laughs. You are all probably wondering how your League Operator faired against the winners. In 8-Ball, I barely escaped the exceptional shot making of young player Jason Welsh as the match went to the hill. I prevailed in the end but had no fingernails left...lol. So, the side pot for Sundays match was $105 and I found myself up against Joe Sinicropi who calmly ran 9 ball rack after 9 ball rack to win the side pot 65 to 45.

Thank you for all who attended, we will have a best of the best tournament this Summer for those players who finish top 12 in win percentage this Spring. Good Luck to all!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=261 Breaking News Thu, 14 Jan 2010 19:51:51 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=261 April FREE APA GEAR Winner is:

Larry Meilak - Elbow Room and Tug Boat Tavern
Lary plays in the Troy Tuesday Night 8-Ball Leagues, Wednesday NASCAR League and the Thursday Night 9-Ball League.

Congratulations and thank you for being a member
of the website!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=260 Breaking News Wed, 13 Jan 2010 19:36:23 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=260 2009 Fall Session Best of the Best Tournaments
Look to see if you are invited and contact the league office if you can attend.
8-Ball - Saturday, January 30th at The Golden Cue
9-Ball - Saturday, January 31st at The Golden Cue
Doors open both days at 10am, play starts at 11am
Entry Fee: $30 per player

Sunday Night Diamond Eight 8-Ball
David Ratigan, Michael Hayner, Ryan Brown, David Kruger, Glenn Shafir, Vincent Temple, Arun Narayanaswamy, Jason D'Haene, Stephan Kearns, Angela Skawinski, Stacie Kacensky, Michael Vinson
Sunday Night Diamond Eight 9-Ball
Terry Sinicropi, Martin Menard, Joe Sinicropi, Matt Lockhart, Kathleen Durand, Alexander Bennie, Arun Narayanaswamy, Claudio Decamargo, Patricia Currado, John Robinson, Brenda Budka, Jason D'Haene, Connie Kim, and Eric Davis (3 way tie for 12th)
Monday Night Golden Cue 9-Ball
Jose Gonzalez, Akil Edwards, Robert White, Michael Tauss, Jason Welsh, Angela Wallace, Jason Sylvester, Matthew Lockhart, Yoni Krafchow, Rocco Spinelli Sr., Stacy Mendrick, Kervin Bruno, Glenn Shafir
Monday Night Golden Cue 8-Ball
Yoni Krafchow, Derek Goodmand, David Wallace, Stacy Mendrick, Matthew Lockhart, Akil Edwards, Michael Tauss, Michael Vinson, Robert White, Rocco Spinelli Sr., Kervin Bruno, Jason Sylvester, Jason Welsh
Tuesday Night Albany Traveling 8-Ball League
Michael Lamoree, Kevin Jones, Bill Bliss, Matthew Fennelly, Juan Picasso, Tom McBain, Floyd Purdy, Michael Purcell, Frank Prudhomme, Jeff Stubits, Phil Blancato, James Ruchel, Brad Baley, Vicky Lamoree, Erika Tucker, Adam Gray, Jim Mahar (Big tie for 12th)
Tuesday Night Troy 8-Ball Traveling League
Johnny Bobo, David Murry, Dan Ryan, Dave Fennelly, Luke Miller, Andrew Ayotte, Angela Wallace, David Nichols, Angela McCormick,
Steve Beaudry, Marc Rivet, Corey Saddlemine
Wednesday Night Diamond Eight 8-Ball
Frank Rich, Tom Acciavatti, Bernadette Westbrook, Theodorick Grau, Stacy Mendrick, Paul Picard, Michael Yudin, Dana Martincic, Fredrick Ford, Michael Hayner, David Alexander, Terry Sinicropi
Wednesday Night Diamond Eight 9-Ball
Frank Rich, Theodorick Drau, Ann Smith, Paul Picard, Dana Martincic, Richard Kriz, Robert Macey, Bernadette Westbrook, Mike Nelson, Tom Acciavatti, Christopher Whalen, Craig Eagleson, David Alexander
Thrusday Night Troy/Albany 9-Ball Travel League
Gavin Roberts, Cory Saddlemine, John Shattell, Tina Guilbault, Francis Garner Jr., Derek Warner, Jeremy Kruse, Steven Ballard, Michael Downey, Scott Coonradt, Charlie Ayotte, Robert Lewis, Pete Derenzo
Thursday Night Glens Falls Traveling 8-Ball League
McCrea Manning, Steve Smith, Anthony Goodspeed, David Lebrun Sr., Joseph Paris, Eugene Knowlton, Sharon Ottalagano, Michael Wheeler, Robert Stevens, Lee Devino Jr., Cindy Loucks, David Lebrun Jr., Scott Ottalagano Jr.

All Players must be active on a Spring 2010 roster to be eligible to compete in this event.
The above players finished last session with the highest win percentages in their leagues.
Congratulations and Good Luck!!!!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=257 Breaking News Wed, 06 Jan 2010 01:15:58 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=257 The Spring Session free dues winner is

Team Captain: Jason Sylvester of Quick Sticks 5 of the Tuesday
Night Troy 8-Ball League.

Congratulation and enjoy your free session!

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> edski http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&TOPIC_ID=255&REPLY_ID=152 Breaking News Tue, 05 Jan 2010 23:09:54 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=255 Quote:
[8]
In the 8-ball finals, Home Team (Skawinski) lost the 1st 2 matches against Blue's Cues (Robinson) but was able to bounce back to win the next 2. Jay D'Haene and Julie Levenberg took the pressure in stride as they brought Home Team back from the brink. With Blue's Cues having to forfeit the last match, the trophies went to Home Team. Both teams qualify for the 8-ball LTC.
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In 9-Ball, Blue's Cues did not let their loss in 8-ball affect their focus as they held on to edge out the Intimid8ers (Strock). Although the Intimid8ers seemed broken after a stunning 18-2 loss, they began to mount a comeback. Blue's Cues stayed strong and hung on for the victory and the LTC qualification.


edski]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=256 Breaking News Sun, 27 Dec 2009 23:18:20 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=256 Everyone says they know how to keep score...."oh it's easy", they say! But in reality many teams are not keeping score correctly. I know you are out to have a good time and play pool and the last thing you want to think about is keeping score. However, keeping score can be fun too! How you say? Keeping score correctly will increase your teams chances of winning and help keep it fair for everyone else in the league. Fair is fun...right?

So, with that said, please take 15 minutes and watch the How to Keep Score video (below) and pass on what you learn to the rest of your team.

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]> Matt MacPhail http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=254 Breaking News Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:01:55 -0500 http://apaofalbany.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=254 (Left to Right) Natasha "Touche" Singletary, "Frosty" Wallace, Matt Lockhart, & Tom Acciavatti

Results: 8 Teams battled it out for the First Annual Golden Cue 8-Ball Doubles Championship. A special thanks to the staff at the Golden Cue and the players in attendance.

1st Place: Matt Lockhart & Tom Acciavatti
2nd Place: David "Frosty" Wallace & Natasha "Touche" Singletary
3rd Place: Ryan Brown & Joe Sinicropi
4th Place: Frank Rich & Audre Hartman

Matt MacPhail
mmacphail@apaleagues.com
518-708-9567]]>