BILLIARD CLUB network Signs Charter Members Nationwide

Top Billiard Room Proprietors Join BCn as Affiliate Clubs for Right to Show BCtv

BILLIARD CLUB network (BCn) introduced a 30-minute pilot of Billiard Club television (BCtv) to room proprietors and industry manufacturers attending the 2001 Billiard Congress of America Trade Expo in Las Vegas last month. The extraordinarily positive reception to the program, combined with the unique marketing strategy behind the development of a true "billiard room proprietors association," helped garner the BCn its first members. From San Francisco to New York, to The Netherlands and Japan, "Affiliate Members" within the network will have the exclusive right to air BCtv for the benefit of their customers. "Billiard Clubs are the foundation of the marketplace," says Rob Sykora, President of BCn. "Through thousands of Club Affiliates we will build a closed circuit television network promoting the game and sport of pool." BCn has secured annual contract with the following "Charter Members."

BCn AFFILIATE CLUBLOCATIONPHONE
Affton BilliardsAffton, MO314-631-7667
Action Café & BilliardsHazelwood, MO314-731-1111
Amsterdam Billiard ClubNew York, NY212-570-4545
The Breaking PointLynwood, WA425-697-2459
Breaktime BilliardsFront Royal, VA540-636-8424
C. R. BilliardsCoon Rapids, MN763-780-1585
Carolina Rose Billiard CaféWausau, WI715-845-7665
Chalkers Billiard ClubSan Francisco, CA415-512-0450
Chesterfield BilliardsChesterfield, MO636-537-9229
Classic BilliardsGresham, OR 503-761-2622
Classic Cue BilliardsBuffalo, NY716-684-4644
Hard Times BilliardsFukuoka, Japan092-606-6627
McGoo’s BilliardsTulsa, OK918-663-3364
Pool & Snooker ClubLeiden, The Netherlands031-71-5127163
Q-Master BilliardsVirginia Beach, VA757-499-8900
Q-SharksBurnsville, MN952-736-8244
San Francisco Billiard Acad.Millbrae, CA650-873-4658
Southside Billiard ClubSavannah, GA912-925-5398
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22 Locations

Texas Locations: Dallas(5), Austin(2), San Antonio(2), El Paso(2)Corpus Christi, Tyler, Waco, and Houston
Orlando, FL (2)
Tempe, AZ
Phoenix, AZ
Tucson, AZ
Baton Rouge, LA
Memphis, TN

BCn Affiliates purchase the media right to show BCtv as their own internal programming to promote their core business, similar to national retail chains in other industries. "Wal-Mart, Blockbuster Video, Circuit City, Chuck E. Cheese play-center restaurants, and even professional sports venues, utilize their own internal television programming to entertain and inform their in-store customers," says Martin Danielson, President of Smart Marketing Solutions, a marketing and consulting firm working for BCn. "Savvy marketers understand the value of a captive audience and they do everything they possibly can to enhance the customers experience by reinforcing the image of their Brand at the point of purchase," remarks Danielson. "BCn provides billiard room proprietors with same promotional tools and branded imaging that these national organizations supply their individual store locations."

BCn's new Charter Members are excited about the concept and the affect BCtv will have upon their individual proprietorships:

"As a new Club owner, BCtv will definitely be part of our entire business plan…" - John Sondelski - Carolina Rose Billiard Café, Wausau, WI

"We are excited about BCtv and know it will help grow our business and improve the image of pool…" - Wanda Coates - Chesterfield Billiards Club, Chesterfield, MO

"BCtv is perfect for our club and it will help promote and feature the U.S Open around the country…" - Barry Behrman - Q-Masters Billiards, Virginia Beach, VA

"BCn is doing it right. I've been a proprietor for 15 years and now I have my own marketing and production company…" - Carl Galante - Classic Cue Billiards, Buffalo, NY

"BCtv is great eye candy! It has top quality visuals and creative editing that will entertain our casual customers as well as our avid pool players..." - Sue Backman - Chalkers, San Francisco, CA BCtv is a two-hour, magazine style program produced as visual entertainment for all patrons within each BCn Affiliate. BILLIARD CLUB tv showcases the game and sport like never before. "We understand the dynamics of the billiard club environment," says Jeff Fortune, President of Fortune Entertainment, BCn's production company. "BCtv will be seen but not necessarily heard, so the program will be graphically enhanced with special effects, colorful on-screen graphics and animation to create a highly visual and entertaining presentation."

BCtv features all aspects of pool and billiards as a lifestyle, including tournament highlights, instructional segments, in-depth reports, amateur and professional players, and a look inside BCn Affiliates nationwide.

Proprietors or Retail Stores can join the BCn for less than $2 per day or pay $590 for the annual membership. BCn Affiliates will receive a new BCtv program each month, along with materials, and advertising to help promote the program.

The BCtv 30-minute pilot features a "Sneak Preview" of Pool Hall Junkies, competitive tournament footage from content partner Accu-Stats Video Productions, as well as exciting match action courtesy of MJ Enterprises and Matchroom Sport.

A BCtv informational video and sample of the professional production can be seen online at www.billiardclubnetwork.com. Club owners, sponsors, and advertisers can receive a complimentary VHS copy and media kit by contacting BCn.

For Membership, Advertising, Sponsorship or distribution information contact:
BILLIARD CLUB network
6922 Aliceton Ave.
St. Louis, MO 63123

Call: 314-842-7998
Fax: 314-842-7908
Email: info@billiardclubnetwork.com