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Sky Ute Casino Resort to host the WPBA September 16 – 20, 2009

July 15th, 2009 admin No comments

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The Southern Ute Indian Tribe in conjunction with Sky Ute Casino Resort are pleased to announce that the Casino/Resort will be hosting the Women’s Professional Billiards Association’s Colorado Classic September 16 – 20, 2009 that will be filmed to air October 18th, 2009 on ESPN. The competitive field will be made of 45 WPBA Exempt Professionals for 2009 with the remaining spots going to qualifiers and invited players.

This event caps-off an exciting time for the Casino/Resort as the one year anniversary of the brand new facility nears. “As the General Manager/COO of Sky Ute Casino Resort, I could not be more pleased to be hosting a WPBA event. I am excited to bring professional billiards to the Four Corners region and I know our customers and guests are looking forward to it as well. Since we are in a rural region, being able to host a WPBA event is a huge deal not only for us, but the entire community. Our brand new facility creates the perfect environment from which to host an event of this magnitude, says Matt Olin.
Anne Craig, WPBA Event Administrator, echoes Mr. Olin’s sentiments, ―It’s been quite a few years since the WPBA has had a Professional Tournament in this region and we are excited to bring our Classic Tour to such a fantastic facility and the beautiful surroundings that Sky Ute Casino Resort provides. Our players are looking forward to the hospitality that Sky Ute Casino Resort offers and bring top notch competition to Ignacio and the surrounding communities.
(from tournamentguidemag.com)

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Jasmin Ouschan takes Great Lakes Classic 9-ball final

July 15th, 2009 admin No comments

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Inside the Blue Chip Casino in Michigan City, Ind., Jasmin Ouschan survived a hellish draw to win the WPBA’s Great Lakes Classic. She went unbeaten in her six matches, which included victories over Line Kjorsvik, Ga Young Kim, Karen Corr (twice) and Kelly Fisher.

But her biggest challenge came from perhaps the most unlikely source: Pam Cimarelli. A part-time player on the Classic Tour, Cimarelli has shown flashes of real promise, including a run to fifth-place at last year’s WPBA U.S. Open. Still, she was certainly an underdog when she drew Jasmin Ouschan in the single-elimination round of 16.

On the hill with an 8-6 lead, Cimarelli lost a safety battle to allow Ouschan within one game. Getting ball in hand after Ouschan scratched, Cimarelli pocketed the 1 and played position for a 3-9 carom. The potential match-winner didn’t go, and Ouschan ran out to force a case game. After Cimarelli hooked herself on the 7, Ouschan cleared the final three balls for the victory.

From there, Ouschan throttled Ga Young Kim, 9-3, before defeating Corr for the second time in the event, 7-3. The final, where she faced 2008 No. 1 Kelly Fisher, was equally one-sided, with Ouschan dominating the match from the start. Jumping out to a 3-0 lead, Ouschan coasted to a 7-2 win, clinching her third title on the WPBA Classic Tour.

(from Billiard Digest)

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