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The host hotel for the Seminole Tribe Sports Festival will be the La Quinta Inn and Suites/Fort Lauderdale Airport.
The La Quinta Inn is located approximately three miles from the Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport, the telephone number is (954) 922-2295. The toll free number for reservations is 1(800) 531-5900.
When making reservations, mention our name and the Seminole Tribe Sports Festival for a discount rate of $59.00 per night. Please book by May 1, 2002 to receive the discount rate.
Directions: Take I-95 to the Sheridan Street exit. Go east on Sheridan Street for less than a quarter of a mile to north 26th avenue (Oakwood Boulevard). Go left (north) on north 26th avenue (Oakwood Boulevard), the hotel is straight ahead.
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The Opening Reception for the Seminole Tribe Sports Festival will be held on Thursday, May 23, on the third floor of the Hollywood Greyhound Track Clubhouse at 6:30-8:30 p.m.
There will be a buffet, cash bar and musical entertainment. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Corey Deuel, the #1 ranked 9-ball player in the world, may make an appearance at the opening reception. |
Professional pool players Corey Deuel, Troy Frank and Danny DiLiberto will be the special guests at the Opening Reception for the Seminole Tribe Sports Festival.
Corey Deuel had a breakthrough year on the pro billiards tour. Currently, Deuel is ranked #1 on the Billiards Digest Power Index for his play in 2001, the highlights of which were:
· Fourth Place- Music City Open
· Third Place- Derby City Classic, One Pocket Division
· Second Place- Lexington All-Star 9-Ball Championships
· First Place- Greater Columbus Open
· First Place- BCA Open 9-Ball Championships
· First Place- Reno Open
· First Place- 26th Annual U.S. Open 9-Ball
· First Place- ESPN Sudden Death 7-Ball
· First Place- 34th All-Japan Championship
Troy Frank is coming off of a recent win in Valley Forge, PA where he snapped off the Men’s Pro 8-Ball Player’s Championship. Frank had to beat players such as Larry Liscotti, Frank Hernandez, Mika Immonen and Earl Strickland to get the cash. Frank is currently ranked #12 on the Billiards Digest Power Index. Highlights include:
· Third Place- Derby City Classic, 9-Ball Division
· Third Place- Country Club USA, 8-Ball
· Third Place- ESPN Sudden Death 7-Ball
· First Place- Men’s Pro 8-Ball Player’s Championship
Deuel and Frank will be available for pictures and autographs at the Opening Reception.
After the reception, a billiards exhibition will be conducted upstairs on the fourth floor of the Clubhouse in the Lucky Bucks poolroom by pool legend, Danny DiLiberto. Known for his knowledge and skill in virtually every game played on the pool table, DiLiberto will be shooting trick shots and will be available to help you raise your level of play.
Directions: Take I-95 to Pembroke Road. Go east on Pembroke Road. The Hollywood Greyhound Track is on the southeast corner of Pembroke Road and Dixie Highway.
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