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APA 8-Ball Tourney

04/05/2012

 

For More Information, Contact:                                                       For Immediate Release

Maggie Moore                                                                                             April 5, 2012

American Poolplayers Association

(309) 208-2428

 

APA 8-Ball Tournament to be held at Grand Hotel and Conference Center

PEORIA, IL - The 3rd annual APA 8-Ball 3 on 3 Tournament will take place at the Grand Hotel and Conference Center April 13-15.

Registration will take place from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, April 13.  The Captain's meeting will then take place with the tournaments starting shortly after.

Participants will play in three person teams.  First place winners will be awarded payouts of $3,000, second place will receive $2,000 and third place will receive $1,000.

Pool entertainer Dr. Cue, also known as Tom Rossman, will make an appearance on Friday at a local bar and grill.

Maggie Moore and Jim Xheka acquired their APA franchise in 1999. This franchise consists of Tazewell, Peoria, Stark, Marshall, McLean, Knox and Woodford Counties.  They immediately set out to accomplish one goal: provide their members with the best APA league experience possible.

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            The 3rd annual APA 8-Ball 3 on 3 Tournament will create an economic impact of about $67,500 and fill 300 hotel rooms in the Peoria Area.  There will be about 500 individuals in attendance.

            The PACVB represents an eight county region including Bureau, Fulton, Marshall, Mason, Peoria, Stark, Tazewell and Woodford. The organization's mission is to promote the Peoria Area as a destination for visitors and contribute to the economic growth of the communities they represent.

  

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