2018 ACC Event Program

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Letter from Rob Johnson, BCA It is hard to believe we are entering our fourth year of the Atlantic Challenge Cup. It seems like just yesterday we were on a call with the European Pocket Billiard Federation discussing how to bring this event to life. In such short time, the Atlantic Challenge Cup has become so much more than just a three-day competition.

At its foundation, the Atlantic Challenge Cup is an exciting partnership between the Billiard Congress of America and the European Pool and Billiard Federation with the intent of providing another top-tier event to showcase our very talented junior pool players and to generate further interest in the game among today’s youth.

This event is not possible without the support of many individuals who are committed to giving back to our junior players. How lucky is Team USA to have BCA Hall of Famer Allison Fisher dedicating countless hours to work with the team? And, how about Tomas Birkmanis returning to the US again as captain of Team Europe? For those of you for helping bring this event to life we can’t thank you enough. This includes those assisting Allison and Tomas and, of course, the parents of this special group of junior pool players.

We have seen tremendous play and, more importantly, great sportsmanship throughout this event. While the goal is to win the Atlantic Challenge Cup, our teams and everyone associated with this event are rewarded with new friendships, lessons on how to deal with incredible pressure and expectations, and the unknown. In the end, everyone associated with this event comes away better off for having been involved in the Atlantic Challenge Cup. This event would be impossible without the support of the many partners of the Atlantic Challenge Cup. They come together to back our mission of promoting this wonderful game to a new generation of players.

To the players on both teams, congratulations for your accomplishments to date and for being selected as one of just a handful of players to compete in this prestigious event.

What a great opportunity to be young ambassadors of the beautiful game of pool! The future of the game is bright.

Rob Johnson

Chief Executive Officer Billiard Congress of America

Atlantic Challenge Cup

About the Venue

South Point Hotel and Casino The South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa has everything you need to enjoy a first-class experience in Las Vegas.

Of course, South Point has plenty of gaming choices that include more than 2,450 of the most popular slot and video poker machines, and a casino pit that features more than 20 table games including: 21, Craps, Roulette, Fortune Pai Gow Poker, Baccarat, Ultimate Texas Hold’em and Three Card Poker.

Additionally, the casino features a Race and Sports Book with more than 300 seats with separate viewing areas for horse and sports action. Bingo lovers will want to check out the 600-seat Bingo room, which offers Cash Bash and Progressive Double Action Jackpot.

When it comes to dining options, South Point showcases a handful of restaurants that cater to all appetites and tastes for every price range. Restaurants are designed to provide the foremost culinary experience to all diners and include Michael’s Gourmet Room, Silverado Steakhouse, Don Vito’s Italian, Primarily Prime Rib, Baja Miguel’s Mexican, Coronado Café, Garden Buffett, Big Sur Oyster Bar, Steak ‘n Shake, Zenshin, and the Del Mar Deli.

Other amenities include a 16-screen Century Theatre movie complex, complete with the latest in the extreme digital technology, a 64-lane bowling center and 400seat showroom that features headliner entertainment and dancing to live bands, along with full game room arcade with over 50 games for the whole family to enjoy.

If you need to get some work done, South Point’s business center offers a variety of services such as computers with high-speed Internet access, copy services, shipping & handling, fax services and notary services.

A unique feature to the property is its Equestrian Center, which is considered

one of the finest indoor horse facilities in the country.

The South Point Equestrian Center includes a 4,600seat arena, the Priefert Pavilion with two arenas, and 1,200 climate-controlled horse stalls.

If you have spare time on your hands, stop in the Spa Costa del Sur, which features more than 40,000 square feet, 27 treatment rooms, 4 couples suites, a couples coed wet area and a full-service salon. South Point offers one of the most extensive spa menus in Las Vegas.

Men might be more comfortable in the Barber Shop at South Point, which offers haircuts and styling, plus the very best in men’s skin care options, including the ultimate straight razor shaves and facial treatments, as well as smooth head shaves.

Soak up some sun, and let your stress melt away into a lagoon-style paradise pool, which also transforms into and exciting entertainment venue that can accommodate pool parties, concerts and private events.

There’s also a hot tub and gazebo.

And if you just want to relax in your room, South Point features 2,163 spacious rooms and suites with 42inch LED televisions, Point Plush mattresses and WiFi throughout. Guests can enjoy views of the glittering Las Vegas valley or the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape.

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Letter from the Team USA Captain It is huge honor for me to be chosen as the Atlantic Challenge Cup’s Team USA captain. As soon as it was announced, my very first call was to my old friend and former Mosconi Cup Team USA captain, Mark Wilson. Mark and I go way back to when we both competed in the very first Mosconi Cup. Before I could even ask him if he would be interested, he was already volunteering his time and facilities.

We are fortunate to have Mark offer his expertise to help coach this team.

We’ve taught together for many years and he helps me with my game whenever I’ve asked. I don’t think you could have a better pairing of coaches.

As for our message to Team USA, we are extremely excited to see what you can accomplish at the 2018 Atlantic Challenge Cup! This team has been carefully selected to represent the USA. Your skills and ability on the pool table, the way we’ve seen you handle pressure and how you conduct yourselves off the table were all taken into consideration. You are not only a great example to all players young and old but you are ambassadors for this great game. Pool players, fans and spectators from all over the world will be watching you represent your country.

The key to doing well in this event is to support each other no matter what. It is inevitable that you or your teammate will miss a shot or make a mistake. This is when the team must remain positive and always lift each other up. Working together is part of what makes this event so special. There is going to be a different kind of pressure playing in this format and we must all have each other’s backs. As Mark constantly remains us, “relentless positivity prevails!”

I know everyone has worked very hard and I am certain you will make a formidable team to compete against.

Playing in the Atlantic Challenge Cup, like playing in the Mosconi Cup is different than any other pool playing experience. The pressure of representing your country and performing well for your team simply cannot be replicated anywhere else in our sport. One major asset to set you apart from your competition as an elite pool player is your mental toughness. The single best weapon that you can bring to the table is your mind.

Mark and I have done everything we can to prepare you for this event, stay focused, stay positive, and be the teammate we believe that you already are!

Mark and I know you are ready to embrace this next challenge.

Allison Fisher

Team USA Captain

Atlantic Challenge Cup

Player Stats: Team USA

Team USA PLAYER (CUPS PLAYED)

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April Larson (‘15, ‘16, ‘17) Chris Robinson (‘16) Drake Niepoetter (‘15) Josh Franklin (‘15) Manny Perez (‘17) Nathan Childress (‘17) Nick Evans (‘15) Ricky Evans (‘16, ‘17) Ryan Ponton (‘16) Serena Black (‘16) Shane Wolford (‘16, ‘17) Sierra Reams (‘17) Taylor Hansen (‘15) Tyler Brandom (‘15)

Minnesota California Illinois Illinois Kansas Virginia Missouri Missouri Illinois Illinois Virginia Virginia Minnesota Massachusetts

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127 32 58 29 41 23 55 42 22 27 45 24 45 23

49 (38.58%) 15 (46.88%) 28 (48.28%) 14 (48.28%) 16 (39.02%) 8 (34.78%) 30 (54.55%) 12 (28.57%) 9 (40.91%) 7 (25.93%) 16 (35.56%) 8 (33.33%) 19 (42.22%) 9 (39.13%)

78 17 30 15 25 15 25 30 13 20 29 16 26 14

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Team USA: Kaiden Hunkins FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Finally winning the BEF Jr. National 9-Ball Championship 16U. I lost my first match that year, and was playing from the one-loss side, I came back and beat the guy in 2 sets (7-1 & 7-2) that sent me to the loser’s bracket.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 10-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2018, 1st at the 2018 BEF Jr Nationals 16U • 2018, 1st at the 2018 ACS Illinois BEF State Qualifier both 8-Ball and 9-Ball • 2017, 2nd at the BEF Junior Nationals (Boys 18 & Under) • 2016, 3rd/4th at the BEF Junior Nationals 14U • 2016, 1st at the ACS Illinois BEF State Qualifier in the 14U • 2016, 1st at the Wisconsin State Badger Games 14U

TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Smooth Criminal by Michael Jackson • Billie Jean by Michael Jackson • Aerials by System of a Down SPONSORS Jacoby Custom Cues CUES USED Jacoby Custom Cues and Predator Air II CURRENT BILLIARD INSTRUCTOR / COACH Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Earl Munson.

OW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? H When I was 5 or 6, I loved hanging out with my dad.

He always had friends over playing and I just started enjoying playing pool with him and his friends and never stopped.

FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Lindenwood University PLANNED CAREER Business HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like to play baseball and ride my motorcycle.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Alex Pagulayan because he always has a great attitude.

I never see him get upset and he always has a smile on his face.

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Age 16 | Waukesha, Wisconsin

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Team USA: Michelle Jiang FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Finding out I’d be going to Jr. Worlds for the first time.

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FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 9-Ball

CURRENT BILLIARD INSTRUCTOR / COACH Roy Pastor

POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2017, 2018 Jr. National Champion • 2017, 2018 BCAPL Platinum Division Women’s 8-Ball Champion • 2018 BCAPL Platinum Division Women’s 9-Ball Champion • 2016 BCAPL Gold Division Women’s 8-Ball Champion

HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? It was love at first sight. As soon as I started playing pool I feel in love with the game!

FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Massachusetts Institute of Technology PLANNED CAREER Software Engineer HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I am not playing pool I like reading, doing math and surfing the internet.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Ga Young Kim. She has one of the best breaks in 9-Ball.

FAVORITE FOOD Tomatoes FAVORITE APPS Facebook, Reddit, Messenger FAVORITE WEBSITES Google Drive, Netflix, Nonograms.org TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Hypnosis by Ian Clarke • Just One Last Dance by Sarah Connor • Sofia by Álvaro Soler SPONSORS J. Pechauer Custom Cues

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Team USA: April Larson FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Going hill-hill with Allison Fisher and Line Kjorsvik in the same tournament.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 10-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 5-time BEF Junior National Champion • 3-time ACC Team USA Member • 2015 ACC Team USA MVP • 2016 NAPT 10-Ball Summer Classic Champion • 2017 Ashton Twins Classic Champion • 2017 Bronze Medalist Junior World Championships FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Lindenwood University PLANNED CAREER I’m not sure yet.

TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Dura by Daddy Yankee • Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summer • No Brainer by DJ Khaled SPONSORS J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Kamui, IBA Pool Leagues, AC Billiards, and Northern Contours CUES USED J. Pechauer Custom Cues CURRENT BILLIARD INSTRUCTOR / COACH My father, Dave Larson.

HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? When I was 8 years old I had tried many other sports to find the one that was my calling. My dad showed me how to play pool and it came very natural to me so I stuck with it.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like watching movies, doing anything outdoors, and listening to music.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL LoreeJon Hasson and Allison Fisher because they have taken me under their wings and continue to help and encourage me to be the best me I can be.

FAVORITE FOOD Pizza FAVORITE APPS Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat FAVORITE WEBSITES AprilLarsonPool.com

Age 18 | Bloomington, Minnesota

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Team USA: Justin Martin FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Two years ago, I played Earl Strickland in the Don Coates Memorial Tournament. We went hill-hill, I broke dry and he ran out. Even though I lost that is still a very memorable match for me.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 10-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2018, 1st place “Bob Thurbon Ruler of the 9FT” • 1st place “2015 Sparkle City Shootout” • 2016, 2nd place BCA 9 Ball Platinum Division • 2018, 3rd Place NC State Open 10 Ball Championship • 2017, 4th place NC State Open 9 Ball Championship FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY University of North Carolina

TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Everyday by Logic • Look Alive by Drake • Lose Yourself by Eminem SPONSORS Meucci Cues CUES USED Muecci Cues CURRENT BILLIARD INSTRUCTOR / COACH Allison Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Earl Munson HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? When I was 13, my family and I moved to Wilmington.

When my dad began to play pool again, he gave me my first cue and I haven’t stop playing since then.

PLANNED CAREER American Bully Breeder, Professional Pool Player OBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL H Spending time with my dogs.

AVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL F Alex Pagulayan and James Aranas, I like these two players because of their positive energy at the table, and their ability to stay in the moment and forget about their previous mistakes.

FAVORITE FOOD Italian Food FAVORITE APPS Facebook, Messenger, Youtube FAVORITE WEBSITES YouTube

Age 19 | Wilmington, North Carolina

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Team USA: Joey Tate FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Winning the 2018 No Masters 9-Ball Tournament at the Carom Room in Beloit, WI.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like to spend my time playing soccer or hacky sack with my friends.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 9-Ball

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Kristina Tkach because when you watch her play pool you can tell she is really dedicated to the game and she really takes practicing very seriously. I am inspired because I want to develop that level of dedication when I practice. I am also impressed by her stroke.

POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2018, 1st Place BEF Jr. National 9-Ball Championship 14U • 2018, 1st Place Wednesday Warmup at Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo • 2017, 1st Place BEF Jr. National 9-Ball Championship 14U • 2017, 1st Place Junior National Artistic Challenge • 2016, 3/4th Place BEF Jr. National 9-Ball Championship 14U • 2016, 1st Place BEF Illinois State 9-Ball Championship 14U

FAVORITE FOOD Boneless BBQ wings FAVORITE APPS Apple Messages, Instagram, 8-Ball Pool App

FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Lindenwood University

FAVORITE WEBSITES YouTube, Amazon

PLANNED CAREER I don’t know yet.

TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Youngblood by 5 Seconds of Summer • Unstoppable Love by Jesus Culture • Brother by NEEDTOBREATH SPONSORS J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Bar Pool Tables LLC and Jam Up Billiard Apparel CUES USED J. Pechauer Custom Cues CURRENT BILLIARD INSTRUCTOR / COACH My dad, Randy Tate HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? At age 5, the minute I picked up a cue, hit a ball and watched it roll – I feel in love with the game.

Age 13 | Raleigh, North Carolina

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Team USA: Shane Wolford FAVORITE POOL MEMORY The first time I found out that I was going to the Junior World Championships.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 9-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 5 time Super Billiards Expo Junior Champion • 3 time Atlantic Challenge Cup Team USA member • Multiple VA Commonwealth Games titles • 2018 9-Ball Derby City Classic finished in top 64 FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Virginia Tech PLANNED CAREER Pharmacist

TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • In the Air Tonight by Phil Collins • Stir Fry by Migos • Cocky by Kid Rock SPONSORS J. Pechauer Custom Cues and Hustlin USA CUES USED J. Pechauer Custom Cues CURRENT BILLIARD INSTRUCTOR / COACH Allision Fisher, Mark Wilson, and Earl Munson HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? At a young age I watched my parents playing league and I immediately fell in love with the game.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like playing football, fishing, hanging out with my family and friends and watching any and all sports on TV. FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Nick Varner because he is one of the most well-rounded pool players, and he is a great person with tons of knowledge to share.

FAVORITE FOOD Steak and seafood FAVORITE APPS Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook FAVORITE WEBSITES AZBilliards.com, YouTube (…to watch pool and billiard matches)

Age 19 | Roanoke, Virginia

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Past ACC Teams

2017: EUROPE 11 – 2 USA (KLAGENFURT, AUSTRIA)

Maxim Dudanets (Russia), Patrick Hoffman (Germany), Diana Khodjaeva (Belgium), Daniel Maciol (Poland), Kristina Tkach (Russia), Wiktor Zielinski (Poland). Team Captain Albin Oushan (Austria).

Nathan Childress (VA), Ricky Evans (MO), April Larson (MN), Manny Perez (KS), Sierra Reams (VA), Shane Wolford (VA). Team Captain Johnny Archer (GA).

2016: EUROPE 11 – 3 USA (CHICAGO, IL)

Krystian Cwikla (Poland), Maxim Dudanets (Russia), Diana Khodjeava (Belgium), Andreas Madsen (Denmark), Vitaly Patsura (Ukraine), Kristina Tkach (Russia). Team Captain Tomas Brikimanis (Lithuania) Serena Black (IL), Ricky Evans (MO), April Larson (MN), Ryan Ponton (IL), Chris Robinson-Reinhold (CA), Shane Wolford (VA). Team Captain Earl Munson (AL).

2015: EUROPE 11 – 9 USA (RANKWEIL, AUSTRIA)

Maxim Dudanets (Russia), Margaret Feilova (Belarus), Patryk Statkiewicz (Poland), Daniel Tangudd (Sweden), Kristina Tkach (Russia), Raphal Wahl (Germany). Team Captain Sandra Hoff (Germany).

Tyler Brandom (MA), Nick Evans (MO), Josh Franklin (IL), Taylor Hansen (MN), April Larson (MN), Drake Niepoetter (IL). Team Captain Earl Munson (AL).

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Letter from Team EU Captain It’s amazing how far my pool career has taken me. Over 20 years ago when I was still a student fascinated with snooker on the television, I decided it would be fun to enter my first local pool tournament. Although I didn’t do very well at that first tournament, I knew that I had discovered a new passion.

As I played in more tournaments both locally and nationally, my dedication and commitment to this sport only grew stronger. Eventually, I became a referee and worked at various pool events across the country. Then one day I gave a few lessons to some kids playing in our local pool room and realized I was also a pretty good coach. But everything changed when one of my students made it the European Championship Finals! I realized at that moment that having my students win tournaments was as rewarding, if not more, than my own personal victories on the pool table.

When I joined the EPBF a little more than 2 years ago, I did so because I wanted to be a part of something bigger in the billiard world and I wanted to make a positive impact in the industry.

Since then, I have become the Youth Director for the EPBF and have been a part of two winning Atlantic Challenge Cup teams. I am living my dream of contributing and giving back to this great sport.

In 2016, when I debuted as Team Europe’s captain for the Atlantic Challenge Cup in Chicago I wasn’t sure what to expect. I knew we had talented players, but for many of them it was the first time traveling to the United States.

There was just a sense of us going into the unknown. I wanted our team to stay relaxed and have fun and ultimately, we succeeded. It was a summer we will always remember because winning such a prestigious event like the Atlantic Challenge Cup is certainly a special achievement.

For me, the importance of the Atlantic Challenge Cup is immeasurable. It raises the awareness of this great game and it brings youth pool to a whole new level. This event definitely provides extra motivation and incentive for the kids to practice and achieve more than they ever could have imagined.

Although Europe has managed to win the past three Atlantic Challenge Cups, it is meaningless for this year’s team.

This is a new year with a new team and the motivation for Team USA to win is likely to be at the peak. It will not be easy, but Team Europe will be ready for the challenge.

Tomas Brikmanis

Team Europe Captain

Atlantic Challenge Cup

Player Stats: Team EU

Team EU PLAYER (CUPS PLAYED) Andreas Madsen (‘16) Daniel Maciol (‘17) Daniel Tangudd (‘15) Diana Khodjaeva (‘16, ‘17) Kristina Tkach (‘15, ‘16, ‘17) Krystian Cwilka (‘16) Marharyta Fefilava (‘15) Maskim Dudanets (‘15, ‘16, ‘17) Patrick Hoffman (‘17) Patryk Statkiewicz (‘15) Raphael Wahl (‘15) Vitaliy Patsura (‘16) Wiktor Zielinski (‘17)

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Denmark Poland Sweden Belgium Russia Poland Belarus Russia Germany Poland Germany Ukraine Poland

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29 21 45 67 102 22 51 96 24 33 44 23 33

17 (58.62%) 15 (71.43%) 28 (62.22%) 46 (68.66%) 64 (62.75%) 13 (59.09%) 28 (54.90%) 59 (61.46%) 15 (62.50%) 11 (33.33%) 20 (45.45%) 16 (69.57%) 20 (60.61%)

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Team EU: Fedor Gorst LANGUAGES SPOKEN Russian, English FAVORITE POOL MEMORY My first Derby City Classic experience.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 10-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2018, 1st Place Jr. 9-Ball World Champion • Pinneberg Open Champion • 3 times Jr. European Champion • 2017, Runner-up DCC 10-Ball Big Foot Challenge FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Moscow State Academy of Physical Education PLANNED CAREER To be a World Championship Pool Player!

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like going to the gym to workout, playing table tennis and watching football with my friends.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL I try to find aspects of everyone’s game from which I can learn.

FAVORITE FOOD Italian and Sushi FAVORITE APPS Facebook, WhatsApp FAVORITE WEBSITES Facebook.com TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST Anything by Eminem, David Guetta, and Bruno Mars, I really don’t have favorite songs.

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Age 18 | Moscow, Russia

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Team EU: Patrick Hofmann LANGUAGES SPOKEN German, English FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Winning my first European Straight Pool Title.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE Straight Pool POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 5 times German Champion • 4 times European Champion • 2017, 3rd Place Jr. 9-Ball World Championships • 2016, 3rd Place Jr. 9-Ball World Championships

TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST I don’t have favorite songs, I like to listen to digital music services where my options are limitless.

SPONSORS Pool – Position Dortmund, J. Pechauer Custom Cues, Sniper Chalk, and J Flowers Cases CUES USED J. Pechauer Custom Cues

PLANNED CAREER I don’t know what the future holds for me yet.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I also like playing games on my pc, and watching and playing football.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Ronnie O’Sullivan FAVORITE FOOD Pizza FAVORITE APPS Facebook, WhatsApp FAVORITE WEBSITES Facebook.com

Age 19 | Schlangen, Germany

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Team EU: Weronika Karwik LANGUAGES SPOKEN Polish, English FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Competing in the European and World Championships FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE I love all disciplines of pool: 8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, it doesn’t matter I love them all!

POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Polish junior 8-Ball Championships • Silver medal in the European Championship FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Poznan School of Logistics PLANNED CAREER Work as a Forwarding Agent.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like reading crime books, listening to music and playing sports.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Mateusz niegocki, I like his calm with the game.

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FAVORITE APPS Facebook, YouTube, Snapchat FAVORITE WEBSITES YouTube.com TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Dancing On My Own by Calum Scot • Thunder by Imagine Dragons • Włóczęga - Pan Przecinek & Zespół Depresyjny SPONSORS My parents, my club, and Zduny (my city) CUES USED Predator Cues and a Fury Break Cue

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Team EU: Jan van Lierop LANGUAGES SPOKEN Dutch, German, English FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Competing in the finals for in the 2017 European Junior 9-Ball Championships.

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HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? When I was 9 years old I was eating at a restaurant with my parents. At the restaurant, there was also a pool table so I played a game with my father. It turned out that I had a natural talent for the game. We started to go to that restaurant more often because I was always wanting to play more. A few weeks later, we got an address from a restaurant employee where I could play on professional pool tables and the rest, as they say is history!

POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2018, 3rd Place Jr. 9-Ball World Champion • 23 times Dutch youth champion • 1 time Dutch Straight Pool (Men’s Division) Champion • 2 times European Champion PLANNED CAREER To be a professional pool player.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I like to watch other sports on the television.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL Niels Feijen. Because he is a real sportsman when he is at the table and when he is not.

FAVORITE FOOD Steak, and Chinese food FAVORITE APPS Facebook, WhatsApp, Instagram TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST I really don’t have favorite songs.

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Age 18 | Deurne, Netherlands

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Team EU: Valeriia Trushevskaya LANGUAGES SPOKEN Russian, English FAVORITE POOL MEMORY Getting my first silver medal in the 2017 European Championships.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 9-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • 2nd place, 2017 European Championships • 5th place 2017 Junior 9-Ball World Championships • 3rd Place, 8-Ball 2018 European Championships • 2nd Place, 9-Ball 2018 European Championships • 3rd Place, 10-Ball 2018 European Championships FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia PLANNED CAREER I would like to find a career where I can link life with sports.

HOBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL When I’m not playing pool I also like playing tennis, painting and in my free time I like to go to the theater.

FAVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL I don’t have a specific favorite player, there are a lot of really great players that I enjoy watching compete.

FAVORITE FOOD Japanese, Italian and Georgian FAVORITE APPS Facebook, Instagram FAVORITE WEBSITES Facebook.com TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST • Rolling in the Deep by Adele • Getting Along by Royal Republic • Fighter by Christina Aguilera CUES USED Lucasi Cue with a Predator shaft and Fury Break Cue

Age 17 | Moscow, Russia

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Team EU: Wiktor Zielinski LANGUAGES SPOKEN Polish, English and a little bit of Spanish FAVORITE POOL MEMORY My first Eurotour win!

HOW DID YOU FALL IN LOVE WITH PLAYING POOL? When I was 9 years old I saw pool being played on the television and I knew I wanted to try it. I had a pool club near my house so I went there and started playing pool, and never really stopped.

FAVORITE BILLIARD DISCIPLINE 9-Ball POOL RELATED ACCOMPLISHMENTS • Eurotour winner • 5 times European Junior Champion • 2018, 3rd Place Junior 9-Ball World Championships • 2017, 3rd Place Junior 9-Ball World Championships FAVORITE COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY I don’t have a favorite university.

PLANNED CAREER In 2 years, I will start learning at a university, but I will keep playing pool too!

OBBIES OR OTHER INTERESTS OUTSIDE OF POOL H When I’m not playing pool I like to watch football on the television, and I also like going to escape rooms and playing cards with my friends.

AVORITE POOL AND BILLIARD PROFESSIONAL F Jayson Shaw. Because of his offensive abilities as well as his fast style of play.

FAVORITE FOOD Pizza, and Chicken FAVORITE APPS Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram TOP THREE SONGS IN YOUR PLAYLIST I really don’t have favorite songs.

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MVP Roll Call 2015

Team Europe: Daniel Tangudd (Sweden)

Team USA: April Larson (Minnesota)

2016

Team Europe: Vitaliy Patsura (Ukraine)

Team USA: Ryan Ponton (Illinois)

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Team Europe: Patrick Hofmann (Germany)

Team USA: Manny Perez (Kansas)

Atlantic Challenge Cup

Schedule of Play and Rules Schedule

Rules

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 @ 10AM Match 1................................................ Team Match (all 6 to play) Match 2....................................................... ACC Las Vegas Triples Match 3....................................................... ACC Las Vegas Triples

21 Matches, Race to Six, Alternate Breaks, First Team to 11 Points Wins.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 @ 3PM Match 4.............................................Scotch Doubles (boys’ pair) Match 5 ............................................. Scotch Doubles (girls’ pair) Match 6........................................................................Singles (boys) FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 10AM Match 7........................................................................Singles (boys) Match 8......................................................................... Singles (girls) Match 9......................................................Mixed Scotch Doubles Match 10...................................................Mixed Scotch Doubles FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 @ 4PM Match 11.......................................................................Singles (boys) Match 12......................................................................Singles (boys) Match 13....................................................Mixed Scotch Doubles SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 9AM Match 14....................................................Mixed Scotch Doubles Match 15....................................................Scotch Doubles (boys) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 12PM Match 16....................................................................... Singles (girls) Match 17......................................................................Singles (boys) Match 18......................................................................Singles (boys) Match 19....................................................................... Singles (girls) Match 20.....................................................................Singles (boys) Match 21......................................................................Singles (boys) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 @ 7:30PM Banquet & Celebrations

The Team Captains may not use the same pairing twice.

There are seven doubles matches and a possible 12 different pairings.

REFEREES The 2018 Atlantic Challenge Cup will be officiated

by Dwayne Payne of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Genaro Vasquez of Minneapolis, Minnesota.

SHOT CLOCK There is a 25 + 10 seconds shot clock on all shots. Only exception to this after the break shot where 60 seconds are given with a warning after 50 seconds. In team and doubles play, only the shooter at the table may ask for an extension.

Each player/pair can ask for an extension of 25 seconds once per frame but only the player at the table may call an extension during the match.

A referee will always confirm the extension, if the player does not hear confirmation they must state clearly again to the referee and receive confirmation.

The referee has the power to stop the clock. This is in the event of any extraordinary occurrence, for example, a player playing out of turn in the doubles or team matches.

The match will then recommence with the referee stating “start the clock.” The clock will not be reset, it will continue from when it was stopped.

TIME OUTS Each player is allowed one 5-minute time out, regardless of length of match race. The Team Captain may suggest a time out be taken, but it must be requested by the player(s).

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