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Come Out and See!

This weekend is the End of Session Championship for 8-Ball teams from the Winter 2009 Session. Even if you are not playing in it, I always recommend members come and check it out to see what it's like, and to watch and support people you've played with and against. Also, when your team makes it, you'll know what to expect!

Friday-Sunday, May 29-31, 2009 @
The Green Room
301 N. Polk St., Pineville, NC 28134
(704) 889-2582

The rounds will be played:
* 7:00 p.m. on Friday (1st Round)
* 12:00 p.m. on Saturday (1st Round)
* 5:00 p.m. on Saturday (2nd Round)
* 1:00 p.m. on Sunday (Semi-Finals)
* 5:00 p.m. on Sunday (Finals)

7 Weeks to Change Team Roster!

Don't forget 8 Ball Express allows until the end of the night you play on the 7th week to change your Team's Roster of players. For the Summer Session, Monday, June 15, 2009 - Sunday, June 21, 2009 is the 7th Week.

* Make sure your roster is complete by this time.

* ALL PLAYERS have paid their $10 membership fees or they will be removed from any teams.

Twisted Tuesdays...

Really Tuesday teams, I mean REALLY? Lol.
Some Tuesday teams have really caught my attention this Session, but I'm not so sure it's in all in good way.
"BIG-TEST-ISCLES" played "B-Low-Us" already this session. Teams are sporting members such as "Bad Touch Uncle" S. along with "Strokin" H. and "Jiggles" F. And what the heck IS A "Moose Knuckle"?
Tuesdays are turning out to be quite the twisted night...

Thoughts & Prayers...

While I try to keep my blog postings light and humorous, it is with a heavy heart I pass the following news on.
I just received word that one of 8 Ball Express' active members, Stephanie Lee, passed away. She was a member of Beth Royer's Wednesday night "Friends & Family" team out of JP's. She has played with the Wednesday night division for some time now and will be missed I am sure. She will remain on the team's roster for the rest of the session, having just played last week. If you play on Wednesdays, please be aware.
Our thoughts and prayers are with her friends and family.

5/20/09 Update: This was sent from Beth Royer, Stephanie's Team Captain and Friend -
"Stephanie Lynn Lee was born on December 6th, 1974 in Hamilton County, Tennesse to parents Stanley Lee and Sheila Hoots. Though she suffered from medical problems her whole life Stephanie never let them hamper her spirit or her determination to live her life. She was an avid pool player, playing 8 Ball Express on Wednesday nights as well as playing tournaments around town. She was also a huge Atlanta Braves fan. Stephanie worked for Wachovia Bank as a Customer Service Representative. Stephanie left us on May 14th, 2009, after only 34 short years. We, her friends who are left, will miss her spirit, her smile; which would light up the room; and the lovely sound of her infectious laughter. We love you Steph.Saying Good-bye to Our FriendOur dear friend, Stephanie Lee passed away Thursday May 14th. She was a beautiful, vibrant, tenacious, loving, smart and funny young woman who was full of life. She was a very tough opponent and anyone who ever played against her can attest to that. Despite a history of medical problems, Stephanie was never one to give in to self pity and would not accept pity from others. Those of us who were fortunate enough to have her as a friend are better for it. She played on Wednesday night with the "Friends & Family" pool team. We as a team are heartbroken by the loss of Stephanie, we loved her very much and will miss her terribly.Beth Royer, Team Captain, Billy Hilton, Hiram Rutledge, Mindy Vanasse, Rob McGhee, Scott Bethune, Doug Griffin "

Friday/Sunday/Monday Teams

Reminder for Friday/Sunday/Monday Teams:

• Memorial Day/Race Weekend weekend can mean people are out of town or not around.
• Make ups MUST BE DONE AHEAD OF TIME!
• So, if you need to, it's this week or never!
• Don't forget to call and let us know you are making a match up so we will pick it up and hold any no shows responsible.
  

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Yet Another Overheard Gem

This was sent via text message to me from a player that overhead the following during a match:
"Don't think she's pregnant, it's too jiggly." Wow...let's stick to the game on the table shall we? ;)

Tweet Tweet Tweet!

FYI - During the End of Session Championship the results will be Tweeted via Twitter in real time as each match finishes. The Tweets will appear in the side bar here on this Blog (to the right) as well as on 8BX.com in a news article. Check back or subscribe if you are interested!

End Of Session Championship Team Rosters & Handicap Reports - Winter 2009 Teams Now Available Online

End Of Session Championship Team Rosters & Handicap Reports - Winter 2009 Teams Now Available Online:
http://staging.8ballexpress.com/national/modules/news/article.php?storyid=117
or here
http://staging.8ballexpress.com/national/modules/mydownloads/viewcat.php?cid=15

Summer 2009

The Summer 2009 Session officially begins tonight! Seems like it should be good fun and competitive. Don't forget to play any make up matches ahead of time and let us know if your team is not able to play during regular scheduled league time because of:

• Memorial Day Weekend
• July 4 Weekend
• Mother's Day
• Father's Day
• Vacations
• End of Session Tournament
• Any Other Reasons

See you out and about!