Stan James Tour Kicks Off 2007 Season

The Stan James Tour begins its 2007 season this weekend with an event at Bigwig Billiards (1220 Stellar Dr., Newmarket) in Toronto. The Stan James Tour will expand to six stops this year with $5,000 added money at each stop.

The top two players at the end of the tour wil qualify for the WPA World 9-Ball Championships, the World Cup of Pool and other international events run by the WPA. Players wishing further information or who wish to register for this weeks event may contact Jim Wych at 905-469-8303. Highlightsof the Stan James Tour 2007 include:

Staggered Entry Fees of: $75 - $100 - $125 plus an annual CBSA tour sanctioning fee of $25 Entries (cheque, cash, money order) must be submitted two days prior to the commencement of each event.

Tournament Director: Jim Wych

Event I: Bigwigs Billiards 1220 Stellar Drive, Newmarket, Ontario, L3Y 7B9. September 22-24, 2006
Contact Ken Botham at (905) 868-9500

Hotel Info:
Newmarket Inn (ph. 1-800-577-9720) $90 per night + tax
Best Western Hotel (ph. 1-800-228-5150) $119 per night + tax (both hotels are approx. 5 miles from venue)

Event II: The Q Club 15121 Stony Plain Road, Edmonton, Alberta. T5P 3Y2. October 13-15, 2006
Contact Lisa Brodie at (780) 486-3388

Hotel Info:
Howard Johnson Hotel (ph 1-800-556-4156) $72 per night + tax. (quote event name for rate)

Event III:
Doolys Billiards, 30 Avenue du Centenaire Suite 220, Valleyfield, Quebec. J6S 3L6
Ph (450) 377-2755
Contact Luc Salvas at (450) 377-2755

Event IV: Breakers Billiards & Bistro 1-1525 Dilworth Drive, Kelowna, B.C. V1Y 9N5 February/March, 2007
Contact Russ Acton at (250) 762-6033

Event V: LeSkratch Bar & Billiards 1875 Panama, Brossard, Quebec. J4W 2S8 April, 2007
Contact Tony Retsinas at (450) 466-7903

Event VI: Shooters Sports Bar & Billiards 1448 Lawrence Avenue East, Toronto, Ontario. M4A 2V6 April/May, 2007
Contact John White at (416) 750-7787

All entries can be submitted directly to Jim Wych c/o The Canadian 9-Ball Tour at:
2125 Chatsworth Avenue, Oakville, Ontario. L6M 3X3
Phone (905) 469-8303