Dave Chapman’s Return – Big Ball Shootout – May 12th

Posted on May 2 2017 - 3:45am by DV

(On-Line Entry HERE)

May 12-14, 2017 ~ Stratosphere, Las Vegas

WPH returns to Sin City for another amazing outdoor 3 wall big ball Shootout, as the 2017 Gold Cup continues!

As you recall, Manny Suarez took down the yellow at stop #1 in Stockton @ the Annual Iceman Challenge in January; meanwhile, Samzon Hernandez got back to his winning ways @ the Royal Flush a couple weeks later.  With Salt Lake City heading indoors in April, to continue the series, the WPH Outdoor Group will be clambering to head back outdoors and no better place to do it other than Vegas!

Who will win Gold Cup Stop #4?

WPH will have over $7,000 in combined prize money for this event; big enough that it forced outdoor legend, David Chapman, out of retirement, “After a long and needed layoff, I’ve decided to make a tournament appearance at the WPH Outdoor Big Ball Shootout in May.  This event is in my favorite city, …Las Vegas!”  When asked about conditioning, The Great One replied, “Hopefully I still have it.”

During Chapman’s 25 year career, he won multiple national outdoor three wall titles (all with the small ball); however, Chapman grew up playing big ball outdoors in Long Beach and prefers the pavement over hardwood.

Aside from a monumental Chapman return to the game, expect the best big ball players in the game to appear.  From Samzon Hernandez (CA), Timothy Gonzalez (NY), Shorty Ruiz (AZ) and Chava Cordova (CA) to Boxer Rosales (ID), Sal Duenas (CA), Ricky Ruiz (CA) and more!

Want more?  Info@wphlive.tv

SCHEDULE:

Friday, May 12th:

3pm – Stratosphere Hotel Check in

4pm – Registration desk Check in

5pm – All prelim & round of 32 & 16 matches will begin (all divisions)

Saturday, May 13th:

8am – All tournament divisions are underway (all quarters & semis)

11am – BBQ, Drink & Food being served

12pm – Junior/Pro Player Clinic (bring the kiddos)

11pm – Last two matches scheduled (to be determined)

Sunday, May 14th:

8am – Play begins for the day (Finals Sunday)

1pm – Trophy Presentation(s)

Limited divisions being offered – this is an official Yellow Jersey event for A (pros) & B divisions

Special Hotel Rates: Stratosphere Hotel Casino Tower – Thur $36, Fri $96, Sat $96, Sun $46 (Plus Tax & Fees) **Special Hotel Discount Code C-LVLTE STRATOSPHERE HOTEL SUPPORTS MULTIPLE HANDBALL EVENTS IN VEGAS AND GIVES EXTREME DISCOUNTS TO OUR EVENTS. PLEASE STAY AT THE STRATOSPHERE AND SHOW SUPPORT BACK. Call them at 1-800-99-TOWER. Click the Hotel Tab at the top for details. There is a limited block available, and players are able to cancel the room with a 24 hour notice so book soon!

Format & Rules Eye ware is mandatory, two 60/sec time outs, losers ref next match. You can only play one singles and one doubles event.

Singles:

Best two of three to 15, rally scoring – no second serves

Doubles:

Best two of three to 15, rally scoring – no second serves

Only one server per inning (you may alternate servers only when you are going into the server’s box after a full side out)

Contact the WPH for more details: info@wphlive.tv