The induction ceremony will take place o­n Thursday, April 1, 2004, in the Las Vegas Hilton. "We've moved the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony to an earlier night so that everyone will be able to attend this magnificent gathering of billiard legends," said Mr. Ducoff. "In past years, the event has been held o­n Saturday night, when most exhibitors are busy dismantling their booths."

In addition to the new night, the event will have a new format and a lower ticket price. The ticket price has been set at $35 and will feature an hors d'oeuvres and dessert buffet. A billiard table will be set up for Hall of Fame Member demonstrations and challenges. Mr. Orbach is an avid billiard fan and an accomplished player. He was thrilled to be invited as the host of billiard's most prestigious event of the year.

Nominees will be selected by the BCA Hall of Fame Committee, chaired by Tom Shaw of Pool & Billiard Magazine. Also o­n the committee are Conrad Burkman (National Billiard News), J.R. Calvert (InsidePool Magazine), John Nusser (J-S Sales), Mike Panozzo (Luby Publishing), Mike Shamos (The Billiard Archive) and Stephen Ducoff (BCA).

The Greatest Players category is reserved for persons who have competed professionally for at least 20 years and have won at least o­ne national or world cue sport title recognized by the BCA or other sanctioning body of which the BCA is a member. The Meritorious Service category is reserved for persons who have made lasting, memorable and important contributions to the sport and industry of billiards.

Ballots will be mailed to BCA Business Members in early December 2003 and will be due back to the BCA office by January 12, 2004.

Please submit BCA Hall of Fame nominations (name and list of accomplishments) to:

Billiard Congress of America

Attn: BCA Hall of Fame Nominations

4345 Beverly Street, Suite D

Colorado Springs, CO 80918-5916

or

steve-ducoff@bca-pool.com (Subject: BCA Hall of Fame Nominations)

Contact Information:

Amy Long, Director of Marketing & Business Development

719.264.8300 x 104      

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