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IFPA Pin-Masters

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Tournament Information

Director : Josh Sharpe
Location : East Rochester, NY
Country : United States
Information : Website

WPPR Snapshot

Ranking System :Main
Ranking Strength :28.43
Ratings Strength :17.93
Base Value : 32
Rated Players :88
Total (before TGP) : 78.36
TGP :176.00%
Event Booster :150%
Tour Value :206.89
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Results for the Main Tournament event on March 09, 2025

Pos Player Rank Rating Points
1 Raymond Davidson 6 2040.81 206.89
2 Colin MacAlpine 43 1861.09 169.88
3 Nick Mueller 128 1774.00 149.33
4 Jason Zahler 2 2327.40 133.29
5 Daniele Celestino Acciari 8 1976.44 119.95
5 Dalton Ely 25 2035.60 119.95
7 Anthony Lambos Jr 365 1691.73 98.50
8 Jack Slovacek 15 1910.79 89.68
9 Braden Gentry 510 1858.54 81.82
11 Richie Terry 34 1896.86 68.45
11 Zach Sharpe 46 1890.02 68.45
11 Connor Mulberry 214 1682.65 68.45
13 Bowen Kerins 23 1995.73 57.57
14 Luke Nahorniak 7 1900.07 52.90
15 Trent Augenstein 98 1632.42 48.64
16 Casey Fowler 694 1608.49 44.79
17 Adam McKinnie 108 1890.40 41.30
18 Josh Sharpe 26 1914.98 38.12
19 Drew Cedolia 174 1934.31 35.23
19 Jared August 9 2162.22 35.23
21 Donavan Stepp 133 1863.22 30.25
22 Miles Grant 103 1759.12 28.10
23 Nick DeStefano 126 1880.73 26.15
24 Suppressed Player 307 1812.93 24.39
25 David Daluga 145 1817.78 22.81
27 Aaron RIch 47 1860.59 20.08
27 Brian Dye 606 1814.13 20.08
27 Neil Graf 13 1991.95 20.08
30 Galvin Morgan 53 1873.91 16.97
30 Cam Harrahy 792 1717.35 16.97
30 John Shopple 58 1744.41 16.97
33 Roland Nadeau 59 1784.93 14.74
33 James Adamson 864 1564.83 14.74
33 Joe Lemire 75 1812.18 14.74
37 Jack Tadman 30 1879.22 12.74
37 Josh Riggle 433 1606.44 12.74
37 Preston Pywell 1231 1552.86 12.74
37 Jaden Rich 390 1682.71 12.74
37 Nic Stein 37 1920.10 12.74
41 John Kottmann 76 1911.57 11.44
41 John Delzoppo 42 1929.46 11.44
41 Bruce Nightingale 2264 1676.55 11.44
43 Jeff Teolis 39 1745.86 10.94
44 David Riel 99 1786.21 10.69
44 Geoff Davis 401 1675.28 10.69
46 Andy Cushman 580 1679.80 10.23
46 Jared Eshelman 221 1766.34 10.23
49 Daniel Rone 93 1788.59 9.53
49 Sunshine Bon 472 1549.13 9.53
49 Trenton Kent 1698 1558.33 9.53
52 Greg Lapa 776 1643.67 8.83
52 Tom Graf 160 1803.37 8.83
52 Dwayne Smith 784 1663.35 8.83
56 Spencer Imboden 428 1781.08 7.90
56 Steve Zahler 51 1762.12 7.90
56 Christopher Dewitt Jr 659 1738.08 7.90
56 Deborah Tahlman 711 1514.36 7.90
56 Steven Bowden 14 1891.75 7.90
59 Zachary Frey 261 1743.43 7.21
61 Alex Kelley 276 1745.08 6.74
61 Jared Lemankiewicz 1205 1610.57 6.74
61 Raegan Harrahy 5250 1458.71 6.74
63 Douglas Salamon 1246 1591.02 6.28
64 Drew Sych 356 1697.51 6.04
65 Michael Geiss 2529 1569.59 5.81
65 Brent Shaub 6818 1448.36 5.81
67 Greg Poverelli 264 1685.20 5.35
67 Ivy Smolinski 4621 1432.79 5.35
69 Chris Dewitt 3252 1343.25 4.88
70 Ron Hallett Jr. 308 1542.48 4.65
71 Craig Pennuto 2136 1451.20 4.42
72 Joey Braaten 4508 1453.79 4.18
73 Mark Jezioro 2032 1645.80 3.95
75 Jeanette Fredrick 5006 1465.57 3.49
75 Jason Burleson 1622 1603.99 3.49
75 Rene Hilbach-Barger 1866 1352.53 3.49
77 Steve Drabik 1531 1485.98 3.02
77 John Bolton 3424 1574.29 3.02
79 Pete Indick 2811 1530.57 2.56
79 Jerry Valentine 3534 1552.89 2.56
81 Stephen Ely 2113 1463.28 2.09
82 Chris Nosiglia 3053 1428.32 1.86
83 Robert Salamon 1002 1455.96 1.63
84 Adam Yates 1620 1518.88 1.39
85 Erika Stonebay 10971 1217.73 1.16
86 Curtis Robbins 12937 1401.91 0.93
86 Adam Durling 3551 1487.86 0.93
88 brett cranwell 10400 1351.84 0.46
89 Gina Gribble 54454 Not Rated 0.23
Highlighted players are not applied to strength calculations due to lack of played tournaments.

Location


349 W. Commercial St. Suite 2965 East Rochester, NY 14445

Format Details


Event Name : Main Tournament
Qualifying Format : Pin-Golf Qualifying
Finals Format : Match Play
Player Limit : 144
Unlimited Qualifying? : No

Tournament Overview


Registration for this tournament opens on October 06, 2024

Start Date: March 07, 2025
End Date: March 09, 2025

The IFPA and the Rochester Pinball Collective are teaming up to host a pinball tradition unlike any other . . .

The IFPA Pin-Masters will be held March 7th-9th, 2025 at the Rochester Pinball Collective in Rochester, New York.

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?

Rochester Pinball Collective
349 W. Commercial St.
Suite 2965
East Rochester, NY 14445


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 once registration opens. There will be 2 tee times available (9am and 2pm). 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 2025 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.

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 1001+ 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 Saturday night/Sunday morning. The Final Round consists of 4-player group play, with 4 games per round using the same golf scoring.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?

Entry fee is $250 per player, which is payable through the IFPA website at the time of registration.

Fee breakdown:
– $50 hosting fee for District 82 (this allows competitors access to the Free Play room all day Friday and Saturday)
– $25 in processing fees (Stripe fees + Stern Pro Circuit + IFPA sanctioning + trophy costs)
– $175 towards prize money for IFPA Pin-Masters

Cancellations are refunded 50% of their registration fee.

PRIZE PACKAGE

1st place – NIB Stern Pro Pinball Machine + Trophy
2nd place – 22% of the prize pool + Plaque
3rd place – 14% of the prize pool + Plaque
4th place – 8% of the prize pool + Plaque
5th through 8th place – 6% of the prize pool each
9th through 16th place – 3% of the prize pool each
17th through 24th place – 1% of the prize pool each
Novice Champion – Plaque

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, 9am – 10am -> 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 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 08, 2020 MAIN Escher Lefkoff
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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