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Olga Gashkova assists Maya Delvillar in a shot during the Team 9 Ball League at Amsterdam Billiards Photos courtesy of WilliamFuentes.com While pool may be thought of by some as strictly a one-on-one sport, many would argue that playing on a pool team is the most enjoyable aspect of the game. As pool leagues with both team and individual formats have cropped up around the country, Amsterdam Billiard Club has remained a stronghold in the pool scene for players looking to compete in a fun environment on a weekly basis. NYC Grind got to catch up with Amsterdam’s Team 9 Ball League Director, John Leyman as the pool room now marks its 20th Anniversary in operation. Read on to get an inside look from John at how the league has developed how it’s maintained its staying power for nearly two decades… Team 9 Ball League Director John Leyman some of Amsterdam's lady league players: Maya Delvillar, Neslihan Gurel, Olga Gashkova, & Emily Duddy The Team 9 Ball League started around 11 years ago at the Amsterdam Billiard Club on 86 th between 2 nd and 3 rd . At that point in time, Amsterdam already had a successful league structure with an 8 Ball / 9 Ball team leagues (for lower level players) at both the East Side club and the West Side club, as well as Individual 9 Ball on the East Side and Straight Pool on the West Side
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Amsterdam Billiard Club Leagues: A Tradition of Competition for Pool Players of All Levels
July 21st, 2010 
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Posted in General, Leagues 
Tags: america, amsterdam billiards buzz, danny barouty, game, jennifer barretta, league, mika immonen, night, nyc, pool news, purse, women 
No Comments »World Pool Masters Down to the Last 16
May 15th, 2010 admin Daryl Peach (Photo by John Yee) By NYC Grind Contributor, Geoff Conway “Pool Junkie” Friday saw the last 32 players in the World Pool Masters fighting to stay in the event, as it gets near to the TV matches that are awaiting the surviving 16 players, which will be played on all weekend the weekend. Click here to view the photo gallery from Day 3 of the event, photos by John Yee .
Posted in General Tags: england, german, last, masters, masters-down, night, nyc, online, photo, raj hundal, world, writing No Comments »Shane Van Boening Makes a Statement in Claiming His Second Win at the Allen Hopkins Super Billiards Expo
March 23rd, 2010 admin Allen Hopkins, Shane Van Boening, & referee Frank Del Pizzo (Photo by Don Hettiaratchy) SUPER BILLIARDS EXPO SATURDAY NIGHT PRO ACTION By NYC Grind Contributor, Geoff Conway – Pool Junkie Saturday evening saw the last four players standing on the winner’s side. The players left standing were John Pinegar against Shane Van Boening , and Thorsten Hohmann up against Corey Deuel, to find who would play for the hot seat
Posted in General, Videos Tags: allen, allen-hopkins, final, hettiaratchy, images-for, night, nyc grind, second, statement, super-billiards, thorsten hohmann, winner No Comments »The Evolution Series Jam Session at Creole, Hosted by Grammy Nominee Robert Glasper Tonight! (3/9/10)
March 9th, 2010 admin Robert Glasper is an extremely talented pianist, who has an appreciation for fusing hip-hop with jazz. Robert heads the Robert Glasper Trio which is known for their ability to stay true to their roots while pushing music forward. The other members of the trio are Vincente Archer (Bass) and Chris “Daddy” Dave (Drums)
World Renown Sports Writer Mike Geffner Launches “The Inspired Word” Spoken Word Series at Le Poisson Rouge
January 15th, 2010 admin MIke Geffner – Inspired Word What is it about New York… that it has the ability to inspire and uplift? If there is nothing you can’t do in NY… where do you find the inspiration
Posted in General, Videos Tags: chinese, europe, green, inspiration, location, mike geffner, mtv, night, spoken word, underground art, urban, Videos, words, writing No Comments »Pool Synergy Volume 2: Finding My Zone
December 17th, 2009 admin Pool Synergy Vol. 2 Welcome to the second edition of Pool Synergy … a collaboration of pool bloggers who come together every month to write on a common theme. December’s topic was created by this month’s host, Samm Diep of PoolTipJar.com which addresses an important story in each writer’s pool career that taught them to be a better player. Click Here to see all of the bloggers who contributed to this topic. There are many hurdles and stepping stones that players encounter in their early years of competition, and one of mine came at the 2008 Wisconsin State BCA Championships
Immonen Wins World Ten Ball Championship
December 4th, 2009 admin Day One of the World Ten Ball Championships -Jerry Forsyth, WPA Press Officer- World 10 Ball Day 1 Some big names have hit the bricks at the WPA World Ten Ball Championships in Manila. Ralf Souquet of Germany is now on the one-loss side after dropping his first match 9-6 to Thomasz Kaplan of Poland
