2026 Gem City Shootout
Schedule
Thu, 01 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm to Sun, 04 Oct, 2026 at 06:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Bayfront Convention Center | Erie, PA
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Thursday Oct 1, 2026Scotch Doubles (Jack/Jill)
64 couples
$100 with $25 green fees included
Double Elimination
4 & 3 Race
9 Ball
$60 with $15 green fees included
Double Elimination
6:00 pm
6 & 5 Race
128 players
* You will play past the red line, then play will resume on Friday at 9 am*
(YOU CAN ONLY PLAY IN ONE EVENT THIS DAY!!)
Friday Oct 2, 2026
Men's and Women's 8 Ball
$60 with $15 green fees included
Taken 256 men's. 64 ladies
Double Elimination
1:00 pm
4& 3 Race
*You will play past the red line, then play will resume on Sunday 10am or when we have availability"
Saturday Oct 3, 2026
4 Man Team Event
4 Ladies Team event
$250 with $50 green fees included Double Elimination
9:00 am
64 Mens Teams
32 Ladies Team
*You will play past the red line, then play will resume on Sunday at 10am*
New Format =
1st round 9 ball,
2nd round Scotch,
3rd round 8 ball,
4th round Scotch / 8 ball,
5th Round Tie Breaker Quad Scotch
100% PAYOUT 1/4 OF THE FIELD AND 1/8 OF THE AUCTION
ALL ENTRIES ARE PREPAY ONLY
Play will be according to VNEA rules with some exceptions. Jumping is allowed! Tables will be open for practice 2 hours before play. All players must be signed up and prepaid by Sept 20,2026. If you are not there by the end of the auction, you WILL NOT be able to get into the auction. NO EXCEPTION!:
Amateur Pool Players Onlyl! NO Ranked Pro!
Players must be 18 years of age or accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
There will be no slow play!
No Sharking or stealing!
Any Un-sportsman like conduct will not be tolerated under any circumstances. You will be asked to leave, and you will forfeit your money!
40 to 60 Valley Tables
NO OUSTSIDE FOOD OR ALCOHOL ALLOWED
Food & Alcohol will be available for purchase.
Mail entry fees to:
Kinzua Classic Memorial Pool;
P.O. Box 73,
Venango PA 16440
by check, certified check, or money order.
Must be received by Sept 20, 2026, or you can PayPal entries (AS GIFT or friends and family) to @melenat220
Cash App $melandmel1
Venmo @brianmelena
Room blocks will be available until rooms are sold out at the Bayfront Courtyard and Bayfront Sheraton. Hotel Room Link will be posted on our Facebook page and event page
Questions: Please call
Shawn Stratton (814)-806-6791
Gary Layden (814)-566-5759
Melena Thompson (814)853-8842
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Where is it happening?
Bayfront Convention Center, 1 Sassafras Pier,Erie, Pennsylvania, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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