Play 9-Ball pool for a good cause

The Philippine Billiard Club-Geneva, with the support of Elvis Sphere Billiards will be having a solidarity pool tournament for the victims of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines.  Come and join us !!!!

PBC-Geneva Polo-Shirts coming out soon!!!!

For information, contact PBC-Geneva at:  pbc.geneva@yahoo.com or leave a message at this blog or our Facebook page:   http://www.facebook.com/pages/Philippine-Billiard-Club-of-Geneva/172056694929?ref=hl

Joseph Sycip demolishes Leo Barroga 5-2 to capture 32nd Asian 9-Ball Tour

                                             Joseph Sycip, the Champ (center) with Isabella Pacchini and Bong Malabonga

Joseph Sycip demolished Leo Barroga 5-2 to bag the 32nd edition of the Asian 9-Ball Tournament at the La Sphere Billiard Center.  Barroga came out strong in
the first to racks advancing 2-0.  However, Sycip came back from behind by taking the next 2 racks to equalize the score.  Then, the fired-up Sycip took the next three straight racks to put the icing on the cake.

The battle for 3rd place was won by Isabella Pacchiani who nipped Bong Malabonga 3-2.  It was a neck-to-neck race that saw both players equally taking two racks each. However, in the final rack, Pacchiani pocketed a double bank shot on the 9 ball to win the game.

The next tournament is scheduled on the 21th of April. 

32nd Asian 9-Ball Tournament set for 24th March

The Asian Tours continues with the 32nd 9-Ball Tournament to be held this Sunday, 24 March 2013 at 2 pm at the Sphere Elvis Billiards, Rue de Lausanne 80, 1202 Geneva.  As usual, we will be having a friendly competition and lots of fun for our player participants.  Come and join us. Bring your friends along.

Jimmy Menguita nips Joseph Sycip 5-3, wins 31st Asian 9-Ball Championships at Sphere Elvis Billiards

31st Asian 9-Ball showdown at Sphere Elvis Billiards

The 31st Asian 9-Ball Tournament showdown wll be held at the Sphere Elvis Billiards this Sunday, 24 February at 2 pm. 

Val Arceo crushes Leo Barroga 6-0, captures 30th Asian 9-Ball Tour

Veteran Val Arceo crushed Leo Barroga, 6-0 to win the opening tournament of the year of the water snake at the 30th Asian 9-Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.  Arceo was too much for Barroga as he demolished his opponent from rack to rack not giving Barroga any opportunity to score a single point.

In the other match, Catherine Schneeberger upset Joseph Sycip 6-5 to win the 3rd place trophy.

30th Asian 9-Ball commences 2013: Year of the Water Snake

Val Arceo tops Christmas Tournament

Veteran pool hustler Val Arceo topped the year-ender Christmas tournament by demolishing Catherine Schneeberger 5-2 in the 29th Asian 9 Ball Tournament last night at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.

 In the other finals match, Ruben Zaballa lambasted Jimmy Menguita 5-3 to
win the 3rd place. 

The Christmas Pool Battle: The 29th Asian 9 Ball Tour on 16th December

Come on Bilyaristas !!! Join the 29th Asian 9-Ball Tournament on the 16th of December, 2 pm at the Centre Carouge de Billard. The Philippine Billiard Club of Geneva will also have their Christmas party in the evening. All bilyaristas/pool players are requested to bring food and drinks for our Christmas potluck celebration. Merry Christmas and a happy new year!!!!

Val Arceo beats Catherine Schneeberger 5-2 to win 28th Asian 9-Ball Tour

Mihai Straticiuc nips Ruben Zaballa 6-5, wins the 27th Asian 9-Ball Tour

Guest player Romanian Mihai Straticiuc played a neck-to-neck battle to nip Ruben Zaballa 6-5 in the finals of the 27th Asian 9-Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.  Both players fought nail and tooth for every rack until the score was evened at 5-5.  But Zaballla missed a few shots which gave his opponent a chance to run out the last 4 balls to win the finals.

In the battle for the 3rd place, Portuguese player Elder da Fonseca tripped Jimmy Menguita 5-2. 

Spookiest 27th Asian 9-Ball Tour on 28 October

The spookiest pool tournament reels off on the 28th of October at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.   This months' Halloween tour invites all the players and participants to come and play in their spookiest and creepiest costumes.

So, if you are Casper the friendly ghost, or Wendy, the good little witch, or Frankenstein, please come on and join our Halloween fun and bring your friends along.  The player with the best Halloween costume will be given a surprise gift.

Rookie Ed Giron de Guzman upsets veteran Val Arceo 6-5, captures 26th Asian 9-Ball Tour

 

Rookie Ed Giron de Guzman surprised the crowd tonight as he slowly crept into the finals and upset Veteran poolmaster Val Arceo 6-5. De Guzman played a tight match, he held on fighting rack after rack until they tied the score at 5-5. Then came a chance with a combination on the 9 ball which he took and this sealed his stunning victory.

Meanwhile, Nilo Teodoro lambasted Portuguese player Elder da Fonseca, 5-1 to take the 3rd place.   

26th Asian 9-Ball Tournament on 30th September

It's another Tour.  This time it is the 26th Asian 9-Ball Tour.  As usual, it will be held this Sunday, 30th of September, 2 pm at the Centre Carougeois de Billard. 
As in the past, the registration fee if 30 CHF and please come on time.

Val Arceo nips Joseph Sycip 5-3 to capture 25th Asian 9-Ball Tournament

Val Arceo nipped Joseph Sycip 5-3 in today's 25th Asian 9-Ball Tournament at the Centre Carougeois de Billard.  It was an exciting match as both players were at an even position. The first two racks was won by Sycip as he played flawlessly both in pocketing and positioning of the cue ball.  However in the 3rd and 4th rack, Arceo moved in for the kill and evened the score.  The 5th rack was again won by Sycip after running out.  But in the last two racks, the balls did not seem to cooperate with Sycip and Arceo took advantage of this to nail down his victory.

Battle of Pool Titans at the 25th Asian 9-Ball Tour on 19 August

After a long summer break, the 25th Asian 9-Ball Tournament starts again this 19th of August, 2012, at 2 pm, at the finest pool hall in Geneva,-- the Centre Carougeois de Billard.   Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 winners plus prize money. Registration will be 30 CHF.

For more information, please contact PJ Schatz at 076 7544405.

Morris Leonor crushes Leo Barroga 6-3, captures 6th Ambassador's Cup- Philippine Independence Day 9-Ball Tournament

 

It was another fun-filled day of pool competition at the Centre Carouge de Billard as the veteran cue artist Morris Leonor crushed Leo Barroga 6-3 in the finals of the 6th Ambassador's Cup - Philippine Independence Day 9-Ball Tournament. Leonor easily took the lead through his perfect pocketing and ball positioning. The veteran was too much for the less-experienced Barroga.

Jimmy Menguita, on the other hand blasted “Balikbayan” Banjo San Pedro to win the 3rd place. Menguita, moved quickly to surmount the resistance of his opponent.  It was a neck to neck battle until the 5th rack but Menguita grabbed the last 2 crucial racks to win 5-3.

Again, the Philippine Billiard Club of Geneva thanks the supporters, players, and fans, for the succesful PID 9-Ball Tournament. We would like to specially thank His Excellency, Ambassador Evan Garcia of the Philippine Mission to the UN for his continuing support and  Mr. Gael Grosjean of the Centre Carougeois de Billard for hosting the tournament. Also, let us thank our very own PJ Schatz for her excellent organizing efforts. 

Lastly,  Maraming Salamat at Mabuhay ang Kalayaan!!!

Philippine Independence Day 2012 Invitational 9-Ball Tournament- The 6th Ambassador's Cup reels off on June 10

Now on its 6th year, the yearly traditional Ambassador's Cup Billiard Tournament reels off as part of the over all Kalayaan 2012 activities.  The Philippine Billiard Club of Geneva supports the Ugnayang Bayan's theme for this year "Tungo sa Pagbabago, Para sa Pagbabago". The PBC-Geneva, as part of the Filipino community in Geneva stands in solidarity with the Filipino people for real and meaningful societal change.  The PBC- Geneva would again like to thank His Excellency Ambassador Evan Garcia of the Philippine Mission for his continuing commitment to support this yearly Kalayaan Day event for our pool aficionados.

So see you all on Sunday, 10 June 2012 at the Centre Carougeois de Billard, 2 pm and please bring your friends along for an afternoon of fun and competition. A registration fee of 30 CHF for the players will be collected. For more information, call Ms. PJ at 076 754 44 05.

Mabuhay ang Kalayaan!!!

Jimmy Menguita wins 24th Asian 9-Ball Tour

Veteran pool player Jimmy Menguita crushed Joseph Sycip 7-2 in today's finals of the 24th Asian 9-Ball Tournament which was held at the Centre Carougeois de Billiard. Menguita advanced quickly by taking the first three racks. But it was really Menguita's perfect offensive plays and defensive safeties which limited his opponent to just two racks.

The battle for the 3rd place was more of a neck-to-neck battle as PJ Schatz beat Russel Alata 5-4.

PJ Schatz who is one of the top women players in the league, played her best by employing defensive safeties to finally win the match.