Author: Wayne Everhart

Sponsor Spotlight; DMVAT by Chris Wilburn

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TTMD Billiards Streaming would like to thank Chris Wilburn for his support with the TTMD Billiards Streaming 10-Ball Open Championship.

The DMVAT and TTMD Billiards Streaming started collaboration on several projects in 2020 and has continued into 2021, where Chris has been a valuable asset to the team offering guidance and support.

If you have not been to one of Chris Wilburn’s tournaments, they are well run and offer an excellent pathway for the league player to take that next step into tournament play. The DMVAT Tour Stops are FargoRated and handicapped to give the novice player an opportunity to compete in a fair match.

The DMVAT puts on tens of events each year, sometimes 2 or more a month. If you live in the area check out their schedule as they will most certainly be visiting a pool room near you.

Sponsor Spotlight; American Billiard Covering

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TTMD Billiards Streaming would like to send a huge thank you to Matt Suite of American Billiard Covering. Matt has to be one of the hardest working guys in the industry and in our opinion one of the best table technicians around.

Matt is sought after to prepare poolrooms and tournament venues for big-time competitions. As an authorized dealer for Diamond Billiard Products Inc, we knew we had to get in touch with him to support our event.

In preparation for the TTMD Billiards Streaming 10-Ball Open at On Cue Sports Bar and Grill, Matt recently recovered all the tables and checked every aspect of the equipment to make sure we are ready for our big day.

Contact American Billiard Covering to buy your new Diamond table, and rest easy knowing you are being taken care of by professionals.

American Billiards Covering, can recover just about any table with your preferred cloth. We recommend Simonis Cloth, which is globally recognized as the best product of its kind and a sponsor of the TTMD Billiards Streaming 10-Ball Open.

No matter if you are in the market for a new Diamond or to recover your classic or antique table. Don’t hesitate to reach out to American Billiards Covering, they are knowledgeable and friendly with years of experience in the industry.

You can reach them at (301) 399-4376 or on their Facebook page.

Help Grow Our YouTube Channel

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As we are counting down the days to the TTMD Billiards Streaming 10-Ball Open Championship, we would like to ask our Facebook subscribers to please take a moment of their time to visit our YouTube Channel and subscribe.

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If you do not have a YouTube account, it is free, and subscribing to our channel is free.

Your subscription will help us reach the milestone of 1000 subscribers that all YouTube content creators strive to reach. As a subscriber to our channel, you will be notified via the YouTube app on your mobile or when visiting YouTube.com when we are live.

The TTMD Billiards Streaming 10-Ball Championship will be live-streamed to our YouTube channel, June 26th, and 27th.

Our team strives to share with you the very best of cue sports and bring that coverage to you free of charge.

Every subscriber gets us closer and we are thankful for your help in growing the sport we love.

Sponsor Spotlight; The New Green Room Tournaments By Alishia Hixson

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TTMD Billiards Streaming would like to thank The New Green Room Tournaments and Alishia Hixson for all they do for the pool community. They are sponsors of our TTMD Billiards Streaming 10-Ball Open Championship 2021 and we are very thankful for their support.

Alishia and her staff have been doing a fabulous job organizing events to fit many types of play including scotch doubles, 3 person team events, and more. Often there will be a mix of 8-Ball, 9-Ball, and or Fastrack 8-Ball.

The tournaments are well run, and the facility offers 20+ tables to allow for large-scale events with big payouts. The tables are well maintained as The New Green Room Billiards is the home of all the Maryland APA Tournaments and the road to Vegas. Players can enjoy a full bar and excellent pub-style food.

There are thankless hours that go into preparing for and hosting a tournament, that most are not aware of. It isn’t just keeping track of paid entrees or coming up with a fresh event to attract new players that can weigh on a tournament director. Often players evolve over time and their game changes, as a result so do their skill rankings. No matter if it is APA, TAP, FargoRate, or any other ranking system, there are always people that will try to manipulate and take advantage. As with any gathering of competitive athletes, there are interpersonal issues between players, sometimes passions run high and emotions run over. The tournament directors are on the frontlines, trying to maintain a fair event, keeping an eye out for “sandbaggers” and maintaining order, while also keeping things fun and upbeat. The New Green Room Tournament staff, lead by Alishia Hixson, do a fabulous job.

TTMD Billiards Streaming is planning several events with TNGR Tournaments and Alishia for our 2022 schedule.

Without the support of The New Green Room Billiards, TNGR Tournaments, and Alishia Hixson, along with many others, we could not put on an event of this caliber.

TTMD (VIP) James Shiflett

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We would like to thank (VIP) James Shiflett for representing the sport and TTMD Billiards Streaming with class.

When James is not competing he will often visit tournaments, showing love to the venue and saying hello to everyone. If he cannot make it to a tournament, James is no doubt watching the stream at home. He would often chime in to let us know he is watching.

James is not shy in showing his love for his friends and the sport.

A little about James

James says “I started playing pool when I was 12 and in 2008 I joined the APA while going to college.”

The game he likes most is 8 ball, and says, “I feel 8 ball is a lot more challenging for a pool player that can’t run out over and over.” James continued, “I met a lot of good pool players and some became great friends and I try to practice or watch pool when I can but life, isn’t just that, with kids.”

Your Support Matters

At the end of a long weekend of streaming, when we are running on fumes and trying to keep the same energy. It means a lot when James approaches the booth and asks, “Hey, you need anything, a drink or anything?” Often followed by some words of encouragement and a thank you for the stream.

Thank you James and Serena Shiflett for all you do to support the sport, your friends and our stream.