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IFPA Pin-Masters

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Tournament Information

Director : Josh Sharpe
Location : Denver, CO
Country : United States
Information : Website

WPPR Snapshot

Ranking System :Main
Ranking Strength :34.89
Ratings Strength :16.79
Base Value : 32
Rated Players :138
Total (before TGP) : 83.68
TGP :100.00%
Event Booster :100%
Tour Value :83.68
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Results for the Main Tournament event on March 08, 2020

Pos Player Rank Rating Points
1 Escher Lefkoff 4 1990.56 83.68
2 Bowen Kerins 23 1978.69 72.55
3 Keith Elwin 5 2022.27 66.16
4 Raymond Davidson 1 2017.29 61.04
5 Jason Zahler 47 1887.59 56.67
6 Dave Hubbard 101 1696.60 52.82
7 Eric Stone 2 2029.91 49.38
8 Suppressed Player 42 1811.20 46.28
9 Colin Urban 10 1984.78 43.44
9 Travis Murie 160 1753.11 43.44
11 Steve Strom 266 1677.61 38.44
11 Cayle George 3 1865.24 38.44
13 Daniel Rone 139 1627.99 34.15
13 Josh Sharpe 18 1903.21 34.15
15 Zach Sharpe 16 1774.74 30.43
16 Louise Wagensonner 308 1641.63 28.76
17 Andy Rosa 28 2017.66 27.19
18 Nick DeStefano 115 1703.56 25.72
18 Keri Wing 188 1657.52 25.72
20 Zoe Vrabel 326 1728.06 23.05
21 Derek Thomson 36 1783.32 21.83
22 Luke Nahorniak 26 1807.34 20.68
22 Donavan Stepp 49 1842.50 20.68
24 Lewis Bevans 65 1872.30 18.60
25 Zach McCarthy 172 1888.36 17.65
27 Mike Tzanakos 261 1753.39 15.92
27 Trent Augenstein 15 1829.89 15.92
27 Robert Gagno 19 1864.32 15.92
29 Justin Rausch 959 1424.84 14.40
30 Roland Nadeau 412 1636.06 13.70
30 Robert Byers 95 1743.61 13.70
32 Jane Verwys 803 1635.12 12.43
32 Jason Werdrick 30 1805.90 12.43
34 Dave Stewart 45 1703.03 11.31
37 Nick Zendejas 177 1611.21 9.88
37 Jim Belsito 14 1764.05 9.88
37 Adam Lefkoff 67 1742.74 9.88
37 Shaun Amos 1098 1663.16 9.88
37 Bill Mason 167 1724.20 9.88
41 Sean Davis 358 1589.67 8.35
41 David Daluga 125 1769.47 8.35
41 Ryan McQuaid 481 1705.41 8.35
41 Dean Grover 503 1695.88 8.35
45 Brian O'Neill NH 55 1680.83 7.19
45 Brian Shepherd 190 1741.54 7.19
45 Greg Poverelli 110 1745.41 7.19
48 Derek Price 43 1730.19 6.51
48 Mark Pearson 111 1707.18 6.51
48 Leslie Ruckman 547 1568.58 6.51
53 Tommy Skinner 233 1739.56 5.65
53 Mat Brundage 410 1664.52 5.65
53 Ryan Wanger 60 1751.17 5.65
53 Sean Stewart 700 1656.09 5.65
53 Brian Dye 1328 1610.17 5.65
53 Tom Graf 86 1564.77 5.65
53 Spencer Imboden 1858 1524.03 5.65
57 Adam Higgins 739 1526.22 5.16
57 Dan Stephney 2785 1563.36 5.16
60 Kevin McCarthy 685 1661.50 4.87
60 george fisher 1796 1559.57 4.87
60 Max Koeckeritz 1004 1561.38 4.87
62 Steve Hill MO 209 1735.43 4.71
63 Robert Slyker 1432 1603.53 4.64
63 Dave Mercer 3837 1414.42 4.64
66 David Barber 933 1577.21 4.44
66 Michael Orrin 845 1526.51 4.44
66 Nick Yahnke 1731 1510.13 4.44
66 Ryan Altermatt 836 1624.92 4.44
72 Austin Trent 319 1565.01 4.06
72 Olivia Helm 913 1510.55 4.06
72 Jokton Strealy 680 1678.30 4.06
72 Josh Kemmer 2901 1631.01 4.06
72 Steve Zahler 144 1670.60 4.06
72 Sunshine Bon 309 1631.32 4.06
72 Deborah Tahlman 511 1464.97 4.06
76 Cody McQuiston 1716 1581.99 3.82
76 Joe Lemire 20 1883.11 3.82
80 Nathan Hart 987 1474.62 3.58
80 Jason VonLembke 4898 1442.96 3.58
80 Connor Shlatz 774 1631.13 3.58
80 Aviana Smith 1640 1483.67 3.58
80 Suppressed Player 432 1625.29 3.58
84 Amy Kesting 494 1481.89 3.34
84 Timothy Street 92 1731.91 3.34
84 nick brown 5036 1451.21 3.34
84 Miles Grant 639 1564.44 3.34
88 Nate Smith CO 2072 1488.54 3.09
88 Joe Styles 3510 1518.44 3.09
88 Travis Hockemeyer 407 1732.67 3.09
88 Anna Wolk 1063 1550.55 3.09
91 Dave Andersen CO 915 1638.68 2.91
93 Jeff Street 2400 1463.85 2.79
93 Ryan Odonnell CA 201 1612.76 2.79
93 Dwayne Smith 837 1686.17 2.79
96 Tim Fiechtner 3432 1450.36 2.61
96 Greg Pitner 350 1423.04 2.61
96 Holly Danowski 716 1410.18 2.61
96 Fil Baird 361 1710.38 2.61
101 Josh Craig 688 1639.34 2.30
101 Rick Deml 464 1600.27 2.30
101 Steven Bowden 13 1791.33 2.30
101 Rachel Karlic 1474 1466.59 2.30
101 Lou Nemphos 637 1614.05 2.30
101 Drew Sych 1684 1647.17 2.30
105 Thomas Urban 809 1433.42 2.06
108 Jason Thomas 1139 1519.35 1.88
108 Karyn Kiser 353 1418.10 1.88
108 Robert RedViper 1176 1406.04 1.88
108 Marcelo Campos Hazan 614 1570.46 1.88
108 Anna Neal 1103 1513.73 1.88
112 Davey Plaisted 222 1525.89 1.64
112 Snow Galvin 522 1601.05 1.64
112 Jasmijn de Jong 1240 1513.05 1.64
114 Tai Tran 4751 1349.11 1.52
116 Howard Dobson 310 1453.12 1.39
116 Allison O'Neill 669 1508.39 1.39
116 Mark Lindbergh 402 1571.75 1.39
119 Mark Brown CA 2261 1327.71 1.21
119 Adam Jordan 4562 1480.05 1.21
119 Jane Kissler 5297 1272.76 1.21
121 Shawn Savageau 2467 1535.16 1.09
123 Mark Gunter 1792 1488.99 0.97
123 Dylan Papazian-Clare 4331 1469.71 0.97
123 Holly Koskinen 1010 1547.92 0.97
125 Tracy Lindbergh 776 1520.54 0.85
125 Colin Alsheimer 3030 1318.95 0.85
127 Aaron Johnson 3022 1547.94 0.73
127 Jonathan Soon 911 1470.89 0.73
129 Dan Newman 586 1690.20 0.61
130 Helena Walter Higgins 683 1646.29 0.55
131 Robert Brook 4538 1385.08 0.49
131 Jason Gwin 1879 1372.97 0.49
133 David Dahl-Hansson 107 1522.01 0.36
134 Clark Nichols 4913 1304.24 0.30
134 Michael Palero 2013 1375.09 0.30
136 Monica Murie 5021 1222.69 0.18
137 Sara Urban 3062 1195.30 0.12
138 Elliott Layne 1206 1658.20 0.06
Highlighted players are not applied to strength calculations due to lack of played tournaments.

Location


2650 6th Ave Denver, CO 80204

Format Details


Event Name : Main Tournament
Qualifying Format :
Finals Format : Unknown
Player Limit : Unknown
Unlimited Qualifying? : No

Tournament Overview


Start Date: March 06, 2020
End Date: March 08, 2020

IFPA Pin-Masters Overview
The IFPA and Game Exchange of Colorado are teaming up to host a pinball tradition unlike any other . . .

The IFPA Pin-Masters will be held March 6th-8th at Game Exchange of Colorado in Denver, CO.

Below you will find important information about the tournament including how to qualify, tournament format, prize breakdown and more! Any questions please contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com.

WHERE ARE THE IFPA PIN-MASTERS GOING TO BE HELD?

Game Exchange of Colorado
2650 6th Ave
Denver, CO 80204


HOW DO YOU QUALIFY TO PLAY IN THE IFPA PIN-MASTERS?
The tournament is open for anyone to participate in. Players need to pre-register with the IFPA before February 1, 2020 HERE. There will be 2 tee times available (10am and 3pm). Players will rank their preference with respect to a preferred start time, and the IFPA will do our best to accommodate. We are currently limiting the field for the 2020 IFPA Pin-Masters to 144 players, 72 for each tee time. Please note spots will be RESERVED for any player that qualifies for the IFPA North American Pinball Championship and the IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship.

Each participant is guaranteed 2 full rounds with their paid admission into the tournament. The top 24 players after these Qualifying rounds will advance to the Finals, which will be 4-player group play continuing to use our golf scoring. The top 4 players not in the top 24 that are ranked 251+ in the World Pinball Player Rankings will advance to the Novice Final.

WHAT GAMES WILL BE USED IN THE TOURNAMENT TO MAKE UP THE PIN-GOLF COURSE?

Tournament games will consist of 18 games spanning all eras (Electromechanical through the latest DMD/LCD games). The game list will be published prior to the tournament so participants have plenty of time to get familiar with game rules and develop a strategy beforehand, although this list is tentative and is subject to change leading up to the event.

QUALIFYING ROUNDS

Players will complete 2 rounds of 9 Pin-Holes during Qualifying. Each Pin-Hole will consist of a pinball machine with a target score. The number of balls it takes for the player to reach that target score will represent the number of Pin-Strokes earned for that hole. Should a player not reach the target score after a full game is completed, a stroke value will be determined based on how close the player was to the target score at the end of their game.

For example, the target score of CSI may be set at 10 million points. A player will continue playing the game until he reaches 10 million points. If reached, the number of balls it took to reach that score will be recorded for that Pin-Hole. If the player fails to reach the target score after 5 balls are played, they will be awarded a score based on how close they were to that target:

8,000,000 – 9,999,990 points = 6 strokes [80% of par]
6,000,000 – 7,999,990 points = 7 strokes [60% of par]
4,000,000 – 5,999,990 points = 8 strokes [40% of par]
2,000,000 – 3,999,990 points = 9 strokes [20% of par]
0 – 1,999,990 points = 10 strokes [<20% of par]

A maximum of 10 Pin-Strokes per Pin-Hole will be enforced.

The 24 players with the lowest Pin-Stroke total after their 2 qualifying rounds will advance to the Final Round to be held Sunday morning. The Final Round consists of 4-player group play, with 3 games per round using the same golf scoring.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Entry fee is $100 per player, which is payable by check or via Paypal at the time of registration. All funds collected minus trophy costs, IFPA endorsement fees, Stern Pro Circuit fees and Paypal fees will be paid out.

Cancellations are refunded 50% of their registration fee. Any excess funds from player refunds will be added to the prize pool.

PRIZE PACKAGE

1st place – 28% of the prize pool
2nd place – 16% of the prize pool
3rd place – 10% of the prize pool
4th place – 6% of the prize pool
5th through 8th place – 4% of the prize pool each
9th through 16th place – 2% of the prize pool each
17th through 24th place – 1% of the prize pool each

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, 10am – 11am -> PRACTICE SESSION

Friday, 10am – 3pm -> GROUP 1 QUALIFYING
Friday, 3pm – 8pm -> GROUP 2 QUALIFYING

Saturday, 10am – 3pm -> GROUP 1 QUALIFYING
Saturday, 3pm – 8pm -> GROUP 2 QUALIFYING
Saturday, 8pm-11pm -> TIEBREAKERS + ROUND OF 24 FINALS

Sunday, 9am – 4pm -> TOP 16 through remainder of FINALS

QUESTIONS/COMMENTS

Please contact the IFPA at ifpapinball@gmail.com with any questions or comments you may have.

Other events related to this Tournament

Event Date Ranking System Winner
Main Tournament March 09, 2025 MAIN Raymond Davidson
Main Tournament March 10, 2024 MAIN Jason Zahler
Side Tournament March 08, 2024 MAIN Jason Scheffelmaer
Main Tournament March 12, 2023 MAIN Dalton Ely
Side Tournament March 10, 2023 MAIN Andy Rosa
Main Tournament March 31, 2019 MAIN Zach Sharpe
Main Tournament March 04, 2018 MAIN Adam Becker
Main Tournament March 18, 2017 MAIN Eric Stone
Main Tournament March 20, 2016 MAIN Jim Belsito
Main Tournament March 29, 2015 MAIN Robert Gagno
Side Tournament September 25, 2009 MAIN Zach Sharpe
Main Tournament September 25, 2009 MAIN Paul Madison

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