THE 2014 WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
THE 2014 TRICK SHOT MAGIC
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6 - 8 October 2014
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Thorsten Hohmann wins 2014 International Challenge of Champions
Recorded for future broadcast on ESPN and ESPN2, champions from around the world go head-to-head in a three-day extravaganza of action packed professional billiards. The MEN’S INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS, THE WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, and TRICK SHOT MAGIC are held on October 7, 8, and 9 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center, California, close to the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles.
Taped wiith a live audience for television broadcast that represents the highest viewed billiard programming on US network television. The events are widely considered the toughest tournament to win in professional billiards.
Enjoy these "snaps and stats" from the event, as they filter their way across the Atlantic, courtesy of David Thomson from MediumPool.
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THE 2014 MEN’S INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS
Shane Van Boening | Dennis Orcollo | Darren Appleton | Thorsten Hohmann
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THE 2014 MEN’S INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS
Thorsten Hohmann, aggressive as ever, faced sudden death as he and Darren Appleton were tied at one set in the 2014 Challenge of Champions at Harrah's Resort Southern California, Tuesday, Qct, 7th.
Appleton won the lag, broke and ran until he gets funny on the 7. Darren decides to play safe to leave Thorsten a long, off angle shot into the corner pocket. Thorsten, amazingly under the pressure, trickled it into the pocket with barely a wobble. The cue ball stopped to leave a cut so thin on the 8 that it was hard to control the speed for shape on the 9. He needed the bridge. Bingo! And, $25,000 is in the bank!
Semi finals: Darren Appleton def. Shane Van Boening 5-3, 3-5, and Sudden Death #1
Semi Final #2: Thorsten Hohmann def. Dennis Orcollo 5-2, 5-3.
THE 2014 MEN'S INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS | |||||
HARRAH'S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | |||||
THE WINNER'S LIST | |||||
| 1991 |  | Mike Lebron |  | USA | |
| 1992 | | Buddy Hall | | USA | |
| 1993 | | Allen Hopkins | | USA | |
| 1994 | | Nick Varner | | USA | |
| 1995 | | Chao Fong-Pang |  | Taiwan | |
| 1996 | | Ralf Souquet |  | Germany | |
| 1997 | | Oliver Ortman | | Germany | |
| 1998 | | Lee Kun-Fang | | Taiwan | |
| 1999 | | Francisco Bustamante |  | Philippines | |
| 2000 | | Oliver Ortmann | | Germany | |
| 2001 | | Chao Fong-Pang | | Taiwan | |
| 2002 | | Efren Reyes | | Philippines | |
| 2003 | | Francisco Bustamante | | Philippines | |
| 2004 | | Thomas Engert | | Germany | |
| 2005 | | Chao Fong-Pang | | Taiwan | |
| 2006 | | Johnny Archer | | USA | |
| 2007 | | Niels Feijen |  | Netherlands | |
| 2008 | | Fu Jian-Bo |  | China | |
| 2009 | | Mika Immonen |  | Finland | |
| 2010 | | Mika Immonen | | Finland | |
| 2011 | | Darren Appleton |  | Great Britain | |
| 2012 | | Darren Appleton | | Great Britain | |
| 2014 | | Thorsten Hohmann | | Germany | |
THE 2014 WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS
Allison Fisher - Great Britain | Ga Young Kim - Korea
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Allison Fisher - Great Britain
Ga Young Kim - Korea
Karen Corr - Ireland
Kelly Fisher - Great Britain
THE 2014 WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS | |||||
HARRAH'S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | |||||
THE WINNER'S LIST | |||||
| 1998 | | Allison Fisher | | Great Britain | |
| 1999 | | Jeanette Lee | | USA | |
| 2000 | | Allison Fisher | | Great Britain | |
| 2001 | | Allison Fisher | | Great Britain | |
| 2002 | | Allison Fisher | | Great Britain | |
| 2003 | | Jeanette Lee | | USA | |
| 2004 | | Allison Fisher | | Great Britain | |
| 2005 | | Ga Young Kim |  | Korea | |
| 2006 | | Karen Corr |  | Ireland | |
| 2007 | | Karen Corr | | Ireland | |
| 2008 | | Karen Corr | | Ireland | |
| 2009 | | Kelly Fisher | | Great Britain | |
| 2010 | | Ga Young Kim | | Korea | |
| 2011 | | Ga Young Kim | | Korea | |
| 2012 | | Ga Young Kim | | Korea | |
| 2014 | | Kelly Fisher | | Great Britain | |
THE 2014 TRICK SHOT MAGIC
Andy Segal - USA - 2014 Trick Shot Magic Champion
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Andy Segal - USA
Gabe Visiou - Romania
Gabe Visiou - Romania
Florian Kohler - France
Florian Kohler - France
The Trophy
THE 2014 TRICK SHOT MAGIC | |||||
HARRAH'S RESORT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA | |||||
THE WINNER'S LIST | |||||
| 2003 | | Mike Massey | | USA | |
| 2004 | | Mike Massey | | USA | |
| 2005 | | Stefano Pelinga |  | Italy | |
| 2006 | | Mike Massey | | USA | |
| 2007 | | Stefano Pelinga | | Italy | |
| 2008 | | Tom Rossman | | USA | |
| 2009 | | Andy Segal | | USA | |
| 2010 | | Andy Segal | | USA | |
| 2013 | | Andy Segal | | USA | |
| 2014 | | Andy Segal | | USA | |
DAY 0 - PROMO
Darren Appleton - Great Britain
Billiards International presents:
Champions from around the world will go head-to-head in a three-day extravaganza of action packed professional billiards. The MEN’S INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS, THE WOMEN’S TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS, and TRICK SHOT MAGIC will be held October 7, 8, and 9 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in Valley Center, California, close to the cities of San Diego and Los Angeles.
The matches will be taped for ESPN/ESPN2 with a live audience for television broadcast that represents the highest viewed billiard programming on US network television. The events are widely considered the toughest tournament to win in professional billiards.
Once, each year, international champions are battling in sudden-death shootouts with pressure-cooker formats and the highest prize money in pool's special events. And, the winners claim one of the most coveted titles in pool – Champion of Champions! On October 7, at 3pm, Harrah’s Resort Southern California will host the WPA sanctioned INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS presenting the top male players in the world: Darren Appleton defending Champion, 2010 and 2011, US Open 9-Ball Champion, 2013 Mosconi Cup Champion, 2012 World 9-Ball Champion, and 2014 World Tournament of 14.1 champion; Shane Van Boening 2014 Derby City Big Foot 10-Ball Challenge Champion, 2104 Derby City 9-Ball Champion, Super Billiards Expo Player's Champion, 2012 and 2013 US Open 9-Ball Champion; Thorsten Hohmann 2013 World 9-Ball Champion and World Tournament of 14.1 champion; Dennis Orcollo: 2014 Derby City Classic Master of the Table, 2014 US Open 1-Pocket Champion, 2013 World Cup of Pool Champion, 2011 World 8-Ball Champion.
On October 8, at 3pm, Harrah’s Resort Southern California presents the WPBA sanctioned TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS which will highlight the 4 most accomplished women champions contending for the title Champion of Champions: Kelly Fisher, defending Champion and 2012 Women’s World 9-Ball Champion; Allison Fisher #1 ranked WPBA player and 2012 US Open 9-Ball Champion; Karen Corr number 3 ranked WPBA player and 3 time winner of the Tournament of Champions; and Ga-Young Kim 2013 and 2014 WPBA Master’s Champion.
On October 9, at 2pm, the Harrah’s Resort Southern California welcomes the return of the highest rated pool tournament ever shown on ESPN, TRICK SHOT MAGIC. Four of the most talented Trick Shot competitors in the World will compete for a sudden death prize in television’s most exciting format: Nick Nikolaidis current overall World Champion; Andy Segal last year’s Champion and current Masse´ Shot and Stroke Shot World Champion; Gabi ”Mr. Perfect” Visiou current Draw Shot World Champion; and Florian Kohler World Cup of Trick Shots Champion and VENOM Internet sensation.
The three events are each regarded as the supreme test of skill and imagination in billiards. The players are so evenly matched that any one player could beat the others on any given day.
The INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS and the TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS are 9-Ball with a format of two sets and, in the event of one set each, a 1-game sudden death tie-breaker.
TRICK SHOT MAGIC presents the greatest individual trick shots selected by each player which then must be matched by their opponent. The sudden death tie-breaker to decide a match requires an incredible eight rail bank shot onto the face of a $100 bill. All in all, the 3 events offer the wildest shootout of the year.
COME CHALLENGE THE PROS: And, as if that weren't enough, for a few hours each evening, the pro's will accept challenge games from audience members and pool fans alike. You might also get tips on your game.
Harrah’s Resort Southern California, the Official Host Site, and the Resort of Choice with the most spectacular sports entertainment of 2014-2015, will make all three events ADMISSION FREE to pool fans over the age of 21.
The trophies and the checks will be presented by Harrah’s Resort Southern California. The tournaments are also sponsored by Aramith Tournament Balls, Simonis Cloth, Diamond Billiards, Executive Billiards Delta-13 Racks, Pool Dawg, Cuetec, and OB Cues.
The 2014 events are produced by Billiards International. For best seats, arrive early for each tournament session. Discount hotel rooms are available to make an enjoyable getaway at the spectacular, newly refurbished Harrah’s Resort Southern California. Please enter the following code: HYPERLINK http://bit.ly/1tqQpzr or call 877-242-7724 and mention the CODE: “Billiards” to receive DISCOUNTED room rates. Make your plans today to attend the INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE OF CHAMPIONS, the TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS and, TRICK SHOT MAGIC, October 7, 8, & 9 at Harrah’s Resort Southern California in San Diego County, California.
