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<title>TOYS FOR TOTS</title>
<author>ssnnchr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=177</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:59:17 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ With the tournament at Fatso's on 12/7  Sunday for the<br />Toys for Tots, we have provided a box for donations at Fatso's.<br />You can drop off any donation if we wish not to participate in the <br />tournment.<br /><br />Thank you<br /><br />We appreciate any unwrapped new toys for those children in need.<br /><br />Sue Cherkowsky APA Tampa Tournament Director        813-433-6646]]></description>
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<title>HAPPY THANKSGIVING</title>
<author>ssnnchr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=176</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2008 09:17:31 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Happy Thanksgiving to our APA family.    David and I hope everyone<br />has a safe and happy Holiday.    We look forward to seeing everyone on Saturday at Big O's and Sunday at Fatso's for the last day of boards.<br /><br /><br /><br />Sue Cherkowsky APA Tampa Tournament Director        813-433-6646]]></description>
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<title>Looking for a 2 or 3 for  8 ball Thursdays</title>
<author>ssnnchr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=175</link>
<category>Players seeking a team</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 15:55:32 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Our team is looking for a 2 or 3 skill level player for Thursday nights.<br />We are looking for the next session.    We play out of Bulls <br />Club for right now but that may change next session.<br /><br />Our team name is Vegas Winners.<br /><br />Please email or call me if your interested.<br /><br />Sue Cherkowsky APA Tampa Tournament Director        813-433-6646]]></description>
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<title>Patches.?</title>
<author>CrazyManJack</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=172&amp;REPLY_ID=208</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2008 09:04:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 8 replies, with the last one on 11/24/2008 at 09:04:05 AM by ssnnchr<br />Quote:<br /><br />Started last session<br /><br />Sue Cherkowsky APA Tampa Tournament Director        813-433-6646]]></description>
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<title>Toys for Tots Tournaments</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=164&amp;REPLY_ID=206</link>
<category>Local Ad-Hoc Tournaments</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:16:11 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 2 replies, with the last one on 11/21/2008 at 5:16:11 PM by Rob Haefner<br />Quote:<br />I will definetly be there]]></description>
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<title>Attempting a comeback</title>
<author>hunntyr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=173</link>
<category>Players seeking a team</category>
<pubDate>Thu, 20 Nov 2008 17:38:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ I have been out of the APA for about 2yrs and am looking to get back into playing. I used to play both 8 & 9 ball and teetered between a SL 5 & 6. Would prefer to play out of Baluka's since I live in Brandon. Any takers?]]></description>
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<title>LAST CHANCE SINGLE BOARDS AT BIG O'S</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=174</link>
<category>Singles, Doubles &amp; Triples</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 18 Nov 2008 09:37:59 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ CARL MARKS WILL HOLD THE LAS CHANCE SINGLE BOARDS ON SATURDAY, 11/29/08 STARTING AT 1:30.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>questions &amp; request</title>
<author>David Burleson</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=72&amp;REPLY_ID=199</link>
<category>Improve the Website</category>
<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2008 07:26:27 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 8 replies, with the last one on 11/12/2008 at 07:26:27 AM by Bob Swauger<br />Quote:<br />I see it<br /><br />Bob Swauger<br /><b><i>APA Web Admin</i></b><br />[img]../common/images/knslogo.jpg[/img]<br />]]></description>
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<title>Language and Pool playing</title>
<author>ssnnchr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=171&amp;REPLY_ID=197</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:58:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 1 replies, with the last one on 11/11/2008 at 4:58:09 PM by Pat Giorgianni<br />Quote:<br />POTTY MOUTH LANGUAGE SHOULD BE USED EXACTLY WHERE IT STATES, THE POTTY ROOM.  Several players have gotten really bad about the language and Captains need to watch their players and Players need to watch their Captain.  I know everyone, even me believe it or not, uses a few choice words that should not be used but only occasionaly, still no excuse, but this every other word or couple of words has got to stop.  We are in a bar/tavern/billiard room and will hear these words but there is a thing call excessive language.  IT is a hard thing to keep tabs on but we will try to crack down on it.  Thanks for keeping me informed.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>League Rules and Player awareness</title>
<author>ssnnchr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=154&amp;REPLY_ID=196</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:48:01 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 15 replies, with the last one on 11/11/2008 at 4:48:01 PM by Pat Giorgianni<br />Quote:<br />As it states in your rule book, your handicap is based on the best 10 matches out of 20.  This means that each week your handicap changes to some degree and you do not see it unless it moves your skill level up or down.  For example:  my 20th score is a loss but just barely, i am a 3 and played a 4 and there were 6 games played we were on the both on the hill so there for he did not walk away with the win and i had a high loss.  Now this week that 20th score will drop off with my new loss of the 4 winning 4 and me winning ZIP.  this is a big loss and that will move my average way down and i could move from a 3 to a 2 skill level.  Let's reverse that and my 20th match was a BIG loss and this week it drops off and the new loss come on that was barely a loss, if my average was high enough that new score could move me from a 3 to a 4.  It is not just about win and loss, it is the average of the player you are and the average of the player you are playing, the size of the table you play on at home and the size of the table you are playing on tonight, the defensive shots, the number of games in that match you win and lose, the number of innings in your games and match. Those are just a few of the factors that are involved in caculating your handicap/skill level.  Just shoot the best you can and if you go up, great.  If you are a 4 and another player is a 4 it does not mean you are the same level in the 4 group.  It does not mean that each time you shoot you always shoot the same and at the same level.  Also, remember there are some players out there who like to brag what they do or did but it does not make it so.  I know a player who is bragging about beating a 7, 2/0.  When I looked the record up he won, not beat a 7.  It was 2/4 and the two he got were 8 out of turns by the 7.  As I said he won, he did not beat the 7.  You can always let me know what you think about a player but as I have said so many times before:  DON'T say this person is no 4 he is at least a 6.  Tell me why you think that and if he is running innings up then show the defensive marks on him.  DON'T say this person kept checking the innings to make sure they had enough to keep their skill level down and then when I look at defensive shots there are 1.  This can not be and I don't want to hear that.  Thanks, Pat<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>US Amateur results</title>
<author>Dave632</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=170&amp;REPLY_ID=195</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Tue, 11 Nov 2008 16:26:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ There are 2 replies, with the last one on 11/11/2008 at 4:26:16 PM by Pat Giorgianni<br />Quote:<br />Wonderful news about Dean Vince.  This was his first try, we kow he will be bigger and better next year.  Jason from Strokers won last year, but the year before that he did ot fair as well.  So again Congrats Dean, there is always next year for you.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>TEAM TOURNAMENT AT FATSO'S</title>
<author>ssnnchr</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=169</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Sun, 09 Nov 2008 21:24:55 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ The tournament at Fatso's was a success.   Congrats to Leon's team for their win.  Everyone had a great time.  We had some great matches and awesome competition.  We hope to do another tournament like this soon.<br /><br />Sue Cherkowsky APA Tampa Tournament Director        813-433-6646]]></description>
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<title>Anybody Need A 7 For Weekend Tournament At Fatso's</title>
<author>lasvegas08</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=168</link>
<category>Players seeking a team</category>
<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2008 10:58:23 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ My name is Michael Henry I'm looking for a team to play on this weekend for the tournament at Fatso's.My skill level is a 7 if you have a team or want to start one please give me a call at 813-679-4890.]]></description>
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<title>Office Closed for Holidays</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=167</link>
<category>Breaking News</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:54:05 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Office will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Holidays.  We will be back in the office on January 5, 2009 and that week will be the last week of play for most division before the Playoffs.<br /><br />HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY!<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>Monthly Scotch Doubles Event at</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=166</link>
<category>Singles, Doubles &amp; Triples</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:51:43 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ We are planning a last of the year Scotch Doubles Event starting at 1:30.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>LAST DAY SINGLE BOARDS AT FATSO'S</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=163</link>
<category>Singles, Doubles &amp; Triples</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:42:09 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ LAST DAY TO QUALIFY ON A SINGLES BOARD.  <br /><br />SUE AND I WILL ALSO HOLD SCOTCH DOUBLES TOURNAMENT FOR THOSE WHO WANT TO PLAY AT FATSO' STARTING AT 1:30<br /><br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>8 &amp; 9 Singles Boards &amp; Scotch Doubles Events</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=162</link>
<category>Singles, Doubles &amp; Triples</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:40:21 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ We will run 8 & 9 Ball singles boards at Big O's starting at 1:30 on Saturday, November 15 and at Balukas on Sunday, NOvember 16 starting at 1:30.  THESE WILL BE THE LAST OF THE SINGLE BOARDS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF NOVEMBER 30.  BOARDS WILL CLOSE AFTER NOVEMBER 30, 2008 FOR THE SINGLE REGIONALS IN MARCH TO GO ON TO THE NATIONALS IN APRIL. Don't miss out on qualifing for the National Vegas Singles.  The last day to play a board will be November 30 at Fatso's on Busch Blvd.  In the meantime you need to play on November 15 and 16 to secure you spot at the Regionals.  <br /><br />We will also hold Scotch Doubles Tournaments on those days for those who want to play.  Entry will be $5.00 per person for the Scotch Doubles with all money going to the travel fund for the grand winners for the trip to Vegas Doubles in August.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>Team Event on at Fatso' Billiards</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=161</link>
<category>Local Ad-Hoc Tournaments</category>
<pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2008 19:29:16 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ The $1,000.00 pot for 1st place Tournament at James Place has been postpone until early 2009, however several of the teams wanted to have a team tournament and therefore we have set one up at Fatso's on November 8, 2008.  Doors open at 8:00 am and Tournament starts at 9:00 am.  It will be a single modified, APA rules, team handicap 23, and is open to all active on a team players in Hillsborough County.  Form your team from players from different teams and call the league office (813-977-1499 or Sue (Tournament Director at 813-433-6646) to register your team.  Entry Fee $60.00 per team and all money goes in a pot for 1st place winners.  No scores will be kept and best 3 of 5 matches advances on.  Call for more info.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>Site Changes</title>
<author>Dave632</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?whichpage=-1&amp;TOPIC_ID=152&amp;REPLY_ID=181</link>
<category>General Pool Discussion</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 21:41:59 -0500</pubDate>
<guid>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=152</guid>
<description><![CDATA[ There are 2 replies, with the last one on 10/31/2008 at 9:41:59 PM by Pat Giorgianni<br />Quote:<br />Thanks, that is our Webmaster Bob and Fran who keep improving our site with all these new and great ideals.  They are doing a wonderful job and all I need to do is just keep sending them a check, lol.  Pat<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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<title>8-Doubles &amp; 9-Doubles @ Fatso's: 1:30pm</title>
<author>Pat Giorgianni</author>
<link>http://apatampa.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=158</link>
<category>Singles, Doubles &amp; Triples</category>
<pubDate>Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:22:20 -0500</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[ Don't forget the Scotch Doubles Tournament at Fatso's Billiards on Busch Blvd.  This is a pre qualifier to the LTC Doubles for a trip to Las Vegas Nationals.  Entry fee: $10.00 person.  Max handicap of 10.<br /><br />Patricia H. Giorgianni]]></description>
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