Eight-ball, double elimination tournament. Lag for the first break and then alternate thereafter. Competition will be held on 3.5x7-foot Diamond tables.
Tables are $1.25 per game. Individuals may only enter one singles division and play on one doubles team. Single registration fee covers both single and doubles event.
Scotch Doubles – Races to 3. Junior-aged players may partner with adult in Scotch Doubles division. Each player may play on only one Scotch Doubles Team. Scotch Doubles can be composed of any man/women or youth combination.
Men’s Divisions - Races to 4.
Women’s Divisions - Races to 3.
Youth Divisions – Races to 3.
Location:
Biff's Billiards Sports Bar & Grill, 7777 Highway 65 NE, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432-2851
Eligibility:
Open to Minnesota residents and amateur players only.
Player rankings to be determined by the Minnesota State Ranking list located at: www.mnbilliards.com.
Dress Code:
Male and Female players may wear polo/golf-style or button-down-style shirts with a conventional fold over collar.
Men may also wear dress shirts with Henley collars or tuxedo shirts with appropriate formal necktie.
Women may wear dress blouses. Women may wear dress pants, Capri-style pants or neat, clean, casual pants including jeans. Women may also wear culottes, skirts or dresses of conservative length.
Men and women must wear neat, clean, close-toed shoes at all times. Should a player require a footwear exception for medical reasons, the player must provide a letter on official letterhead from his/her healthcare provider prior to the tournament.
Awards:
Star of the North medals will be awarded to the top three finishing individuals or doubles team in each division. Medal winners at the 2008 Star of the North Games will earn an invitation to the 2009 State Games of America National Championship in Colorado Springs.