Congratulations to all the participants in this year’s Recreation Tournament held at Kansas State University. The following individuals placed in the various events:

Men’s 9-Ball Billiards (9 players)
1st Place – Adam Pfeifer (Kansas State University)
2nd Place – Todd Harrison (Northeastern State University)
3rd Place – Clancey Fairless (Northeastern State University)
Adam and Todd qualified as entrants into the International 9-Ball tournament that will be held in July 2009 at a location to be announced. Good luck guys!
Men’s Table Tennis (14 players)
1st Place – Alfred Najem (Emporia State University)
2nd Place – Frederico Cantarelli (Lindenwood University)
3rd Place – Andre Irigoyen (Lindenwood Univeresity)
All three men qualified for the International Tournament being held in April at Rochester University in Minnesota. Good luck guys! Alfred Najem will be attempting to repeat as the International Champion!
Women’s Table Tennis (4 players)
1st Place – Michelle John (Lindenwood University)
2nd Place – Min Gui (Kansas State University)
3rd Place – Aisha Foster (Lindenwood University)
All three women qualified for the International Tournament being held in April at Rochester University in Minnesota. Good luck ladies!

A huge thank you to all those who participated as well as the volunteers who helped make this tournament a reality. Thanks to Beth Bailey, Terri Eddy, Dale Withroder, Jennifer Heiman, Courtney Smith, Randy and Kelly Kendle. Your efforts made a huge difference and my heartfelt thanks to you all!
Keep track of updates and news surrounding next years Tournament by joining our Facebook group. Search for the ACUI Region 11 Recreation & Leisure Activities Tournament group and request to be a member.

~Joe Hayes
Region 11 Recreation Coordinator