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Lincoln City, OR -–Allison Fisher, Karen Corr, Jennifer Barretta and 60 more of the world’s top female billiards players are scheduled to appear in Lincoln City, Oregon. Wednesday, November 8 through Sunday, November 12. The ladies of the Women’s Professional Billiards Association (WPBA) will compete in the Cuetec Cues National 9-Ball Championship at Chinook Winds Casino Resort. The tension will be high and the playing will be tough. But for die hard fans, recent admirers and those who are just curious, this is an event that can’t be missed. This opportunity provides those who watch the matches on ESPN the chance to see them live and in person.
Fans were not disappointed in 2005 as #6 Vivian “Texas Tornado” Villarreal took on the world #5 player Ga-Young “Little Devil Girl” Kim. Villarreal went into the finals undefeated in the tournament and awaited her eventual opponent Kim as she took on England’s Allison Fisher. In the race to 7 games Kim out played #1 ranked Fisher 7 to 5 and then #4 Monica Webb 7-4. The tension was high as the final match between Villarreal and Kim was set to be played. An American National Title holder was a possibility once again as Villarreal battled hard against one of the hottest players on tour and the reigning Cuetec Cues U.S. Open Champion. The match came to a head at 6-6 with the crowd intent on every play. The break went to Villarreal in the final game. After a tough break Kim ran out the rack for the match and the title.
On Wednesday, November 8th, at 7 p.m., the Pro-Am Celebrity Shootout will benefit My Sisters’ Place, a local shelter for women and children. At this pay-to-play event, members of the public can bid to play against or with one of the ladies of the WPBA. All ticket and bid monies collected will be donated to My Sister’s Place. Last year’s Shootout event raised almost $6,000.
For more information, or to obtain tickets, call 1-888-MAIN-ACT (624-6228) or Tickets West, 1-800-992-TIXX (8499) or 541-996-5775. Chinook Winds Casino Resort, located on the beach in Lincoln City, is owned and operated by the Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians.