Straight Pool League
Please join us for the NEW flight of our Straight Pool league starting Thursday, February 11th. If you are interested, please stop by on February 11th at 6pm to learn more about the league, learn the rules and see how straight pool can help your game! Free practice at 6pm, players’ meeting at 6:30pm and play starts at 7pm! Download the flyer for all the info!

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Chris Orme

The 2010 Diamond Eight edition of the Joss Tour Stop was not the same old story, as favorite Dennis Hatch was eliminated early, leaving the door open for the rest of the field. Canada natives Chris Orme and Dan Hewitt took advantage of the situation to reach the finals. Chris played brilliantly, defeating Bob Cunningham, Dwight Dixon, Dan Hewitt, Dave Fernandez and Redgie Cutler on his way to fill the hot seat. Chris made quick work of Redgie Cutler, 9-1, to send him to the 1-loss side to face Dan Hewitt, who had rolled through tough matches against Mike Zuglan, Paul Rozonowski and Bucky Souvanthong, Dan and Redgie traded games until 6-6, when Dan was able to pull away with the victory and get to the finals. Chris took an early 5-1 lead in the final match, but Dan started a comeback to get to 5. Chris was able to stay focused and stay undefeated to win the $1400. first place prize, 9-5. Payouts appear after the jump.

Congrats to Kevin Soranno, who won the $1100 Custom Joss Cue! Thanks to Mike Zuglan, all the spectators, and the field of 39 players for their support of Diamond Eight!

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Brian Mason

Brian Mason Memorial Tournament set for Feb. 27th

January 24, 2010

[ February 27, 2010; 12:00 pm to 8:00 pm. ] Please join us on Saturday, February 27th as we remember our friend and fellow league player Brian Mason during this very special tournament. Scotch Doubles 9-ball, race to 4. Click on the link for all the details.

Brian Mason Memorial Tournament, Scotch Doubles 9-Ball, Race to 4

Scotch Doubles (partners alternate shots not turns). [...]

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Players Wanted!

January 3, 2010

There is still time to join in the new league session! Stop by or call the APA of Greater Albany at 518-708-9567.

Diamond Eight is proud to host the APA (American Poolplayers Association) and now you can join on the area’s best-kept secret! Shoot pool, meet people and have fun! You do not have to be [...]

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Girls Night Out!

December 28, 2009
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[ January 25, 2010; 6:00 pm to 11:00 pm. ] Monday night in-house Ladies League starts very soon! Play every other Monday! League meeting and first night of play is Monday, January 25th at 6pm!

Play pool, sing karaoke, win prizes playing team trivia, and have lots of fun!

If we can get 6 or more teams for this division, the APA will give every woman in [...]

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2009 Toys for Tots Tournament benefits Capital District Kids

November 22, 2009

Diamond Eight’s annual Toys for Tots 8-Ball Tournament was another huge success, thanks to all of our friends (old and new) who came to support the mission of Toys for Tots and ensure that the children of the Capital Region shared in the holiday spirit.

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Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk

October 18, 2009

Thanks to our Diamond Eight walkers: Stacy, Colin, Caitlyn, Brian, Angela, Julie, Judy, Danielle, Jen, Christine, Caitlin, and Meighan and everyone who sponsored them in the fight against breast cancer! We appreciate all your support!

We are sold out of pink Diamond Eight t-shirts left, with proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society. Thank you again!

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Football!

September 27, 2009

Football season is in full swing! Diamond Eight is a great place to watch the games! Even if you don’t care so much about the NFL (whatever), there is always a good time to be had at Diamond Eight!

Go Team!

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Jared Zimmerman wins 2009 Dominiak Tour Stop

September 27, 2009

The Dominiak Cues Northeast Amateur 10-Ball Tour kicked off its 2009/2010 Season at Diamond Eight with a strong field of 25 amateur players. Jared Zimmerman, of Mayfield, NY and frequent visitor at Diamond Eight, worked his way through the field to meet Tom Acciavatti in the race-to-5 final match. Jared jumped out to a 4-1 [...]

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Diamond Eight players put their stamp at U.S. Amateur Qualifier

September 20, 2009

Congratulations to Tom Acciavatti for advancing to the U.S. Amateur Championship, to be held November 6-8 at Stroker’s in Tampa, Florida! Tom was among the four Diamond Eight league players competing against the very best pool players in the region, in the preliminary tournament held in Connecticut over the weekend of September 19-20, 2009. Congratulations [...]

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