PA State 8-Ball Tournament Ready to Embark on 36th Year

The Pennsylvania State 8-Ball Tournament will host its 36^th annual event at the Bayfront Convention Center in Erie, Pa. March 9-11, 2018. The tournament, hosted annually by Warner Coin Machine, is the fourth largest 8-ball tournament in the country. Nearly 200 tables will be set up for competition, as 2,000 players will travel from across the state and beyond for the event.

Players must have competed in a VNEA- sanctioned league in order to participate in the tournament. Entries are currently being accepted at Warner Coin Machine.

The tournament will begin Friday, March 9 at 3 p.m. with the singles competition. Team competition will begin Saturday, March 10 at 9 a.m. and continue Sunday, March 12, also beginning at 9 a.m.

The event will feature pool entertainers Tom Rossman, also known as “Dr. Cue”, and Dave Pearson. Rossman has appeared in more than 5,000 shows, teaching clinics and special event appearances since 1974. Pearson is a British professional pool player who currently holds four records in the Guinness Book of World Records and has performed regularly on major network television, including Good Morning America and The Today Show.

Tickets for spectators are available at the door for $5 per day or $10 for a three-day pass.

“I’m so proud of the growth this tournament has experienced in 36years, starting as a small tournament with four tables, to now being the fourth largest in the country,” said Rod Didion, the Tournament Coordinator from Warner Coin Machine. “Seeing thousands of 8-ball players in one place at one time is an experience pretty unique to Erie. I’d invite anyone with even the slightest interest in pool, whether as a participant or spectator, to join us that weekend.”

“Hosting an event of this magnitude one time is an accomplishment. Hosting an event of this magnitude for the 36^th year is tremendous,” said Ron Sertz, Executive Director of the Erie Sports Commission. “Warner Coin has done a remarkable job in creating such a fun and impactful event in our community, and we are proud to call them partners.”

For more information, please visit www.warnercoin.com or contact Rod Didion at (814) 454-1587 or at warnercoin@aol.com.

The Erie Sports Commission is committed to promoting the Erie region as a prime destination for sports and recreation. The major goals of the ESC are to attract, create, support, and host sporting and recreational events that have a positive economic impact on the region, and assist in maximizing the potential of all regional sports facilities and venues. The ESC strives to enhance the image of Erie by showcasing the community, promote wellness through healthy lifestyles, and improve the quality of life for community members of all ages.