The VFW
Michigan Pool League began with a friendly challenge to a game of pool in 1968
between District Pool Teams. In the
minds of the original players, this would determine once and for all, which VFW
Michigan District could claim bragging rights. Now, 56 years later, VFW members
gather annually for a statewide tournament, drawing in hundreds of VFW members
around Michigan.
2024-2025 VFW Michigan State Pool League Tournament
The 2025 Department Pool League Tournament will be held at VFW Post 4499, Manistee, District 12 (1211 E. 28th St., Manistee, MI 49660. The tournament will be held on April 24 - 26, 2025. Additional tournament information will be provided as the date draws near.
Who
Can Play: All VFW members are eligible to participate. The
tournament is not open to non-VFW members. If you are not currently a member
but like would like to become a member, see the VFW
eligibility requirements and join today. For more information regarding VFW membership, please contact VFW Department of Michigan at 517-485-9456, or adjutant@vfwmi.vet
What To Expect: Pool! As well as a weekend of camaraderie, food, prizes and a banquet at the end of the weekend.
Tournament
Structure:
Clarifying Rules - In any of the
events. single, double or team, the first player/double or team to win 3 games
moves on in the bracket. The final in each event is a race to 4. Call your ball and pocket, Veterans Last
Pocket 8 Ball: First game of any single,
double or team match is determined by coin toss by the referee. The winner of the toss breaks, after that the
loser of the previous game breaks. 8 ball made on the break is not a win or
loss.
Awards
- The winners of each event get to take an engraved traveling
trophy home with them for the year. Each winner of singles, doubles and the
team event will receive a first-place 2024 State Champion award. This plaque or
trophy is yours to keep. Second, Third & 4th place for each event also
receive awards to keep.
How To
Get Signed Up: The entry fee is $25.00 each for singles. $35.00 per
double. $45.00 for a team. Also, each shooter must sell 1 book of 25 raffle
tickets. There are District Chairman around the state that will register you.
If you do not know your District Chairman, contact your District Commander or the Department Pool League Director Don Smith at
989-971-3650, or don_cheryl@sbcglobal.net
Raffle Prizes: 1st prize $500.00
2nd prize $250.00,
3rd & 4th prize
$100.00 each.
The raffle tickets and entry fees pay for the costs to put
this event on including all Prizes, banquet and equipment.
Questions
or More Information: For more information on joining the VFW or entering into
our State Tournament please contact me.
Donald
G. Smith, Director
VFW of
Michigan State Pool League
989-971-3650
don_cheryl@sbcglobal.net
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