Stiradors' First 9-Ball Cup!

I think it was in 2005 that my good friend, Arvin Arceo, invited the officers and pool players of the Makati Square Billiards Association (MSBA) to Stiradors' First 9-Ball Pocket Billiards tournament at Efren's Magic, Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati City. Me and my daughter - My Closeness (Agi) - placed 6th out of 50++ participants! It was a grueling event! I played from 1:00 PM till midnight against some of the Metro's best players! And guess what? It was all worth it! And I kid you not!

And here's a holiday present to all members of Stiradors - a picture essay on the historic 9-ball competition! Much thanks to my kababayan, Blowfish, for the pics!

Everyone had a good time at the 9-ball competition. I arrived at Efren's Magic before lunch with My Closeness. There were a couple of guys already there practicing and waiting for the early birds. Guess who was there first? ^_^

Parking is no problem at Efren's Magic. The place has a huge parking lot complete with security. Food? No worries! The billiard hall has a Starbucks coffee shop and Magoo's Pizza restaurant.

My good friends, Arvin Arceo and one of the Philippines' billiards greats, Leonardo "Dodong" Andam, aka The Rattlesnake.

Leonardo "Dodong" Andam with the Filipino pool players of Stiradors

Arvin Arceo with Lindsey David, Mark Chang, Vic Trinidad,
and Les Lacson (The General)

Leonardo "Dodong" Andam, aka The Rattlesnake,
with Arvin Arceo and Mark Chang

The holy grail of the First Stiradors 9-Ball Cup

The final lag of the historic Stiradors 9-Ball Cup led by my good friend, Rubilen Amit, aka Bingkay, - 2005 and 2007 SEA Games Medalist

Rubilen Amit, aka Bingkay, in her winning form

History was made as Rubilen Amit became Stiradors' First 9-Ball Champion! Bingkay was accompanied by other members of the Philippine Billiards Team, i.e., Coach Edgar "Boyet" Asonto and Filipino pool players Mary Ann Basas and Iris Ranola.

Stiradors President Arvin Arceo presents Rubilen Amit her trophy and cash prize. If my memory serves me right, the cash prize was Php10,000. It also included a brand new set of magnesium alloy wheels from Silverwind!

1st- and 2nd-Runners Up of the Stiradors 9-Ball Cup

Rubilen Amit and the finishers

The President (Arvin Arceo) with Lindsey David, Blowfish,
Mark Chang, and Vic Trinidad

Officers and sponsors of the First Stiradors 9-Ball Cup
Here's hoping for the next 9-ball competition in 2008!

"The AnitoKid loves 9-ball tours!"

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