Java Billiards in Federal Way

Over the holidays, I spent some time at Java Billiards in Federal Way, WA. It's a great little place, very family-oriented, with arcade games and coffee and snacks. I even did a mini show there and shot around with the owner and his kids. I just missed the karaoke New Years Eve party, but I guess that's probably music to their ears ;) Anyway, go check this place out if you're in town, Doug and Chris are great people and the rates are very reasonable. I'd pick one of the 9-ft Murrey's over the Brunswicks if you can though.

Mike Massey, Abram Diaz, and Jim Barnard on Fox 5

Check out this news clip from San Diego's Fox 5 for a show Mike Massey did in the area last month. Abram 'Too Tall' Diaz and Jim 'Coach' Barnard make special appearances as well.

 

2010 World Cup of Trick Shots on ESPN

Looks like the debut airing of the 2010 World Cup of Trick Shots has moved to January 16, 2011 from 2:30-5:30pm ET. Currently it's only listed on ESPN HD, but standard ESPN has an opening for that slot. UPDATE (1/10/11): It is now listed for both ESPN HD and ESPN.

2011 WPA World Artistic Pool Championships

The 2011 WPA World Artistic Pool Championships were recently announced. It will be held Mar 10-13, 2011 at the Super Billiards Expo in Valley Forge, PA. Check out the full details.

Dr. Cue Artistic Cup IV

Dr. Cue Tom Rossman is hosting Artistic Cup IV in St. Charles, MO this weekend. Check out the stream Fri-Sun for all the action featuring some of the best trick shot artists in the world.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/michigankid

APA Magazine Article

Check out the fall issue of the APA magazine! Great write up on my 2010 Ultimate Trick Shot Championship victory!

2009 World Cup of Trick Shots

Finally got around to finishing up the play-by-play for the 2009 World Cup of Trick Shots as seen on ESPN. I actually went to this in person, so I got to see every shot, unlike on TV. There are diagrams of every shot attempted, so check them out. The first semifinal pitted Mike Massey and Tom Rossman against Stefano Pelinga and Luke Szywala. In seminal number two, Andy Segal and Bruce Barthelette took on Ralph Eckert and Nick Nikolaidis. The final saw all eight competitors go at it.