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The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament

The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament is a first of its kind outdoor pool tournament held here in Lancaster County, PA. This event, proudly presented by Proficient Billiards, promises to be an exciting and unique experience for both players and spectators.

The Main Event will feature a thrilling 64 Player double elimination format for 9 Ball on Saturday, June 14th. Participants can expect a competitive atmosphere, where skill and strategy will be on full display.

Preceding the main event, on Friday night, players are invited to join in the fun by entering several mini tournaments, allowing everyone a chance to showcase their talents in a more casual setting.

On Sunday, there will be a 32 Team / Scotch Doubles event, part of The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament, which adds a layer of teamwork and camaraderie to the competition. This format caters to both seasoned players and newcomers, ensuring that everyone has a chance to participate and enjoy the festivities.

The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament
  • Singles Event 6/14/25 ENTRY AND PLAYER LIST

    This event is designed for individual players who will compete against one another in a series of matches. Expect a challenging yet rewarding experience where skill levels vary, and everyone has a chance to rise to the occasion.

  • Doubles Event 6/15/25 ENTRY AND PLAYER LIST

    The doubles event encourages teamwork and strategy as players pair up to compete together. This format fosters camaraderie and is a great way to bond with friends while enjoying the sport.

    • The tournament is being held at The Ephrata Amvets Post 136, located at 614 S State St, Ephrata, PA 17522. The AMVETS ORGANIZATION has made a significant long-term economic impact by providing assistance, jobs, and services to veterans and their communities for nearly 80 years.

    Every dollar spent on food, drinks, or other items at the club helps support this noble mission. By participating in the tournament, you are not only enjoying a wonderful game but also contributing to a worthy cause that aids our veterans.

    An outdoor Pool Tournament is a revolutionary idea from Scot Sherbine at Proficient Billiards. Traditionally, pool is played indoors, but this innovative concept has been met with enthusiasm and excitement.

    The Great Outdoors Tournament offers a refreshing change for players who love the game and enjoy the outdoors. In addition to the thrilling matches, added activities will include corn hole and badminton, providing fun alternatives for those looking to take a break from the table.

    To add to the atmosphere, there will be a delicious pig roast, and players are encouraged to bring comfy chairs and E-Z ups to relax and enjoy the day. This fusion of competition and leisure embodies the spirit of community and enjoyment that the tournament aims to achieve.

    Join us for The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament and bring your friends along to witness an unforgettable competition.

    The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament is not just about games; it’s a chance to connect with fellow pool enthusiasts.

    The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament: A Unique Experience Awaits

    As the excitement builds for The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament, participants are gearing up for an exhilarating experience.

    The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament offers a unique opportunity to enjoy the game in a fresh environment.

  • Singles Event 6/14/25 ENTRY AND PLAYER LIST

    Participants should prepare for an exhilarating day filled with competitive spirit and chances to showcase their skills. This event will feature a diverse range of players, making it an exciting environment for both competitors and spectators.

  • Doubles Event 6/15/25 ENTRY AND PLAYER LIST

    This doubles event is perfect for those who thrive on teamwork and strategy. Participants will be paired with friends or fellow players to navigate the challenges of the tournament together.

    • The Great Outdoors Tournament is entirely off-grid and powered by the sun, showcasing a commitment to sustainability. This year, we are utilizing a Hyundai Ioniq 5 to generate and store electricity for the event.

    Solar panels installed at Proficient Billiards will generate the necessary power, which will then be stored in the Ioniq 5. This clean energy will be used to power lights, refrigeration, and the music/PA system throughout the event, demonstrating how accessible off-grid power can be.

    It’s a remarkable example of how innovation can coexist with leisure and competition.

    We would like to express our gratitude to our fine sponsors for this year’s event:
    Lancaster Hyundai – expect some new models on-site for viewing.
    Ephrata Amvets – generously providing the space for this event, a crucial contribution to our success.

    Dee Dee’s Delight’s & More – a local catering service from Manheim PA that will delight your taste buds.
    Proficient Billiards and its subsidiaries, Billiards Bones and Big Game Tips, for their ongoing support and promotion of billiards.

    Thanks to our sponsors for supporting The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament and helping make this event possible.

    We look forward to capturing great moments at The Great Outdoors Pool Tournament.

    Special shout out to:
    Tiny Murray of CTM Automotive for expertly setting up the pool tables, ensuring everything is in perfect condition for the tournament.
    JWC Portraits – for capturing the unforgettable moments of our players and the event through stunning photography. Their work helps retain the memories of this fantastic tournament.

    $19.95 – BILLIARD BONES™ Billiards Dice FREE Shipping

    BILLIARD BONES™ only $19.95 FREE SHIPPING
    Place your bet, roll, and let BILLIARD BONES™ take care of the rest.BILLIARD BONES™ is an exciting new way to start your next set of pool. The game is played with 3 regulation sized engraved dice. The dice will decide what game you will play (8 ball, 9 ball, or 10 ball), what the length of the race will be, and who breaks. With 54 different combinations, there is plenty of action with a throw of the dice.


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    These dice are made for you in Lancaster County PA at Proficient Billiards. The patent pending idea comes from a cuebuilder who has stood in front of a lathe for decades and the insanity that comes from that. These dice are perfect for all levels of play. The recreational shooter, the league champs, and of course the gamblers.

    Please Enjoy Billiards Dice,
    Scot Sherbine

    Early 70’s Doc Frye cue – $2425

    Weight – 19.9oz
    Shaft diameter – 13.15mm
    Total Length – 59 3/4″
    Butt Length – 29 3/16″
    Shaft Length – 30 1/2″

    This is a Doc Frye cue. It was bought by it’s 2nd owner in 1971 at Blackie’s Billiards in Bethlehem PA. He stated that he paid $40 at that time. The butt section is straight. The shaft has a roll of about 1/8″. When screwed together the cue rolled straight at the tip. The cue is in 100% original condition and ready to be put in collection or as the owner states “plays amazing” and could be put right back use.

    2X4 Whitten cue case – excellent condition (heavier type) $525

    This case is older probably first generation Whitten. It is the older heavier built like a tank case. This one is grey leather and in near mint condition with only slight signs of use (mostly storage). This case was personalized and in speaking with Dan you can purchase a new name tag or a blank one. We have provided 2 other options here that will be included with the case (as pictured). One is a laser etched newer style logo on aluminum the other is lizard skin. $525

    2 Tim Scruggs cue Ivory Ferrule Shafts SOLD

    Here we have 2 Scruggs shafts. We just bought a collection / estate with some Scruggs stuff and unfortunately didn’t find the butt section that went along with these fancy shafts. Both 29 1/4 inch shafts are straight and have 1 inch ivory ferrules. Both shafts are 12.75mm and the tips look like they are LePro. Joint caps go along with. Will sell together or apart. $650 for the pair.

    Mike Bender cue – Very unique


    Mike Bender is a cue maker out of Alaska who has been making cues since 1992. Bender cues are easy to identify with the Bender name engraved on the joint pin.

    This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.

    Always buying, selling and trading. Check out our store link… https://proficientbilliards.com/category/for-sale/

    Meucci Lock and Key cue

    Meucci Lock and Key cue refinished here at Proficient. Bob Meucci is a cue maker who began making pool cues in 1975 out of Mississippi. Meucci cues are some of the most recognized pool cues on the planet. early models had Meucci Originals on the butt sleeve. Later models had the Meucci script writing on the butt cap. Bob now has a line of custom cues that has a BMC logo also.

    This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.

    Mid 70’s Meucci Dice and Cards cue – Meucci Originals Prototype Gambler $5250


    Mid 70’s Meucci Dice and Cards cue FOR SALE. This cue is a complete survivor. One shaft looks to have never been played, and the other maybe a handful of games. The cue looks like it was bought, put in the case, and never played. Of course due to a yellowing finish and settling we have refinished it to perfection. The cue was rewrapped in period correct Hurlbert linen. The butt and shafts are all straight together and apart. Cards are all perfect as pictured. This stopperless prototype is among the rarest of the pre Gambler Meucci Originals. One like this will not be found in better condition. A total unicorn for a Meucci collector. $5250

    Weight – 20.6oz on both shafts
    Shaft diameter – 13mm and 12mm
    Length – 58.25″ and 60″
    Butt section – 29″

    Earliest of the Meucci’s – QB 1 Meucci Originals cue $825


    This is the earliest of the Meucci cues. It was made when Bob Meucci worked for Paul Huebler… hence why there is a nylon insert. It just came out of a Meucci collection we are selling off. The shaft and butt are straight together and apart. The has a larger body to it than the later Meucci’s do after he refined his methods. The cue is in original condition with minimal play. We did hit some balls with it and it plays surprisingly well.

    Weight – 19.7oz
    Shaft diameter – 11.8mm
    Length – 57.5″

    This cue plays well enough to be put into use, or would probably sit as a piece of history in any serious Meucci collection.

    The quintessential Jerry Franklin Southwest cue


    Early unmarked Jerry Franklin Southwest cue. The company Southwest cues started making cues in 1982. Jerry Franklin began with cue repair as most do in the early 80’s. DPK Kersenbrock helped form Southwest cues. Early examples are unmarked and can be authenticated by Southwest cues. Cues after 93 are easy to identify and have a brass pin with a cactus, date, and number. Jerry passed away at the age of 42. His wife Laurie Franklin and family continue to run the business. Southwest cues are highly sought after and there is a lengthy waiting period for one. Pool Hall Junkies the movie also helped to catapult Southwest cues. Pictured are a few examples of cue refinishing and cue repair that we have performed here at Proficient Billiards.

    This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.

    THE GREAT OUTDOORS Pool Tournament – 9 Ball Double Elimination

    Saturday MAIN EVENT (64 Players) Handicaps based on Fargo and or Leagues
    These handicaps will be posted in advance. If you see something objectionable report it to us for review. Join us for the Great Outdoors Pool Tournament!

    Sunday Scotch Doubles Event

    Don’t miss out on the Great Outdoors Pool Tournament, an event filled with excitement and competition!

    Double Elimination Race to your Handicap. Split bracket. Split occurs in the middle of the field playing. 32 High / 32 Low Redraw for the final 16.

    REGISTRATION FORM FOR SINGLES

    ONLINE PAYMENT FOR THE SINGLES EVENT

    EVENT IS FULL (YOU CAN REGISTER IF YOU WANT TO BE ADDED TO THE WAITING LIST)

    PLAYER NAMEPAIDHANDICAP
    1 Migdoel DiazFargo 518
    2 Joey DiazFargo 496
    3 Matt HainesXFargo 656
    4 Bob ShimkoFargo 506
    5 Brandon SluzalisFargo 704
    6 Nick AbreuAPA 6 (8 ball)
    7 Tyche StanfordFargo 366
    8 Dave CericolaXFargo 573
    9 Doug CoglianoFargo 597
    10 Kyle DillyXFargo 660
    11 Steve WhitemanXFargo 491
    12 Ryan StiberFargo 426
    13 Matt HagyFargo 424
    14 Jessie KohlFargo 507
    15 Shane ClaytonFargo 570
    16 Devan RetherfordFargo 532
    17 Scott HuntFargo 420
    18 Shawn HarnishXFargo 406
    19 Felix Julio MirandaFargo 533
    20 Louie ValentinXFargo 451
    21 Justin CummingsFargo 488
    22 Scott HaasFargo 695
    23 Thomas Haas Fargo 716
    24 Nick ShonskyFargo 452
    25 Edward MejiaFargo 590
    26 Scott FordXFargo 541
    27 Ash BaneXFargo 498
    28 Mike KauffmanFargo 588
    29 Nicole Beltrami Nester XFargo 577
    30 Colleen Shoop XFargo 483
    31 Jennifer KellyFargo 524
    32 Chris ShenkFargo 576
    33 Justin GreberXFargo 579
    34 Dylan ShenkFargo 453
    35 Geoff BretonFargo 445
    36 Tiny MurrayXFargo 602
    37 Suzanne HugheyAPA 4
    38 Joshua ShaverXFargo 446
    39 April FultzXAPA 2
    40 Eric A TorresFargo 608
    41 Carmen Muckle
    42 Brent Brumbach
    43 Eric GonzalezFargo 675
    44 Paul ShifflerAPA 6/ 497
    45 William WoodsFargo 422
    46 Patrick SellersFargo 430
    47 Matt HarnishFargo 570
    48 David R. WhearyFargo 472
    49 Kevin GreenzweigFargo 434
    50 Jeremiah KiblerFargo 440
    51 Annetta RavegumAPA 3
    52 Jason Kochenour652
    53 Frank Markward561
    54 Megan Carr453
    55 Julio Echevarria542
    56 Wayne Ripple460
    57 Alexander LatshawAPA 5
    58 David Green
    59 George McDowell621
    60 Aidan McDowell446
    61 Jeffery Pry
    62 Douglas Pressel Jr.
    63 Bill Byers
    64 Joe Smith

    WAITING LIST

    • Devon Mylin
    • William L Byers
    • Noah Tittle
    • Kevin Sgrignoli

    Top Features of Big Game Tips: Performance and Quality

    8 layers of premium Japanese pigskin. Each tip individually graded and labeled. Easily identified by a signature black stripe Big Game Tips hold chalk like no other, control the cue ball like it’s attached to a string, and machine excellent during installation.

    Distributed exclusively by Proficient Billiards a known entity in the industry.

    With over a quarter century of experience here at Proficient we understand that leather by nature has inconsistencies in hardness. And for this reason we test in house and grade each tip individually with a hardness number. Dialing in and fine tuning the tip you play with is one of the most important things you can do for your game.

    Take your game to next level https://biggametips.com/

    1996 1 of 4 Mike Sigel cue


    Mike Sigel cues are made out of Florida. Sigel cues are easy to identify by his signature somewhere on the cue. Sometimes the signature is followed by the date.

    This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing usually takes about 2 weeks depending on workload.

    6 Point Scruggs are Far and Few

    Tim rarely ever made 6 point cues, and this one has inlays. It’s a real nice piece.

    Tim Scruggs started making Tim Scruggs custom cues in 1978 in Baltimore Maryland. This is an example of cue repair and cue refinishing work (not for sale) that has been done here at Proficient Billiards. Cue refinishing takes about 10-14 days.