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IFPA Pin-Masters

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Tournament Information

Director : Josh Sharpe
Location : De Pere, WI
Country : United States
Information : Website

WPPR Snapshot

Ranking System :Main
Ranking Strength :27.11
Ratings Strength :14.91
Base Value : 32
Rated Players :73
Total (before TGP) : 74.02
TGP :100.00%
Event Booster :100%
Tour Value :74.02
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Results for the Side Tournament event on March 10, 2023

Pos
Player
Rank
Rating
Points
1 Andy Rosa 25 1802.39 74.02
2 Steven Bowden 9 1866.96 59.07
3 Erik Thoren 81 1606.95 50.92
4 Luke Nahorniak 21 1880.29 44.65
6 Jason Werdrick 17 1861.13 35.15
6 Jared August 3 1848.74 35.15
6 Zach Sharpe 23 1780.54 35.15
8 Will McKinney 89 1745.42 28.13
8 Anthony Lambos Jr 297 1815.06 28.13
11 Colin MacAlpine 19 1807.50 20.49
11 Colin Urban 58 1975.77 20.49
11 Lonnie Langford 135 1841.17 20.49
11 Austin Trent 120 1604.29 20.49
16 Erik Wurtenberger 384 1680.53 12.51
16 Jack Tadman 67 1742.12 12.51
16 Jamie Caton 897 1566.31 12.51
16 Suppressed Player 145 1774.24 12.51
16 Josh Sharpe 20 1818.97 12.51
22 Joe Lemire 78 1756.58 7.47
22 Kristen Gregory 640 1498.82 7.47
22 Carlos Delaserda 18 1756.71 7.47
22 Jim Martin 5062 1442.61 7.47
22 Jack Benson 1166 1509.33 7.47
22 Jordan Dechaine 73 1755.64 7.47
22 Escher Lefkoff 2 2091.10 7.47
22 David Daluga 36 1801.36 7.47
33 Tyler Zimmerman 1096 1643.61 4.21
33 Mike Weyenberg 62 1516.10 4.21
33 Raymond Davidson 4 1986.22 4.21
33 Ryan Spindler 113 1583.07 4.21
33 Linsey Rogers 908 1460.92 4.21
33 Logan Harding 1259 1629.28 4.21
33 Neil Graf 8 1821.53 4.21
33 Ted McGinty 638 1801.50 4.21
33 Dave Hubbard 177 1852.90 4.21
33 Nick Zendejas 236 1703.02 4.21
33 Fred Richardson 285 1603.08 4.21
33 Roger Sharpe 2681 1393.55 4.21
33 Robert Gagno 159 1721.97 4.21
33 David Smith CAN 2892 1656.55 4.21
47 Pat Herrington 2538 1580.17 2.74
47 Jokton Strealy 346 1580.04 2.74
47 Christina Capra 1904 1458.47 2.74
47 Geoff Alterman 714 1620.92 2.74
47 Danny Bronny 1725 1507.11 2.74
47 Stephen Prusa 108 1868.94 2.74
47 Aaron Hanson 690 1564.70 2.74
47 Nathan Zalewski 2014 1378.43 2.74
47 Chris Wamsley 903 1650.73 2.74
47 David Riel 35 1820.97 2.74
47 Trent Augenstein 57 1695.48 2.74
47 Nick Mueller 263 1694.30 2.74
47 Steve Hill MO 425 1657.04 2.74
60 Bill Richardson 1344 1443.11 1.42
60 Andrew Rosa II 29 1768.30 1.42
60 Matt Peace 289 1735.49 1.42
60 Matt Wason 1569 1544.09 1.42
60 Ariel Dutton 3274 1369.35 1.42
60 Josh Craig 1043 1586.69 1.42
60 Tom Graf 43 1652.53 1.42
60 Matthew Richardson 105 1775.43 1.42
60 Derek Price 45 1808.01 1.42
60 Thomas Urban 1666 1441.92 1.42
60 Dan Stephney 523 1584.13 1.42
60 Kaylee Campbell 167 1716.07 1.42
60 Sara Urban 2224 1269.51 1.42
71 sheldon olson 202 1532.46 0.30
71 John Monkus 1094 1573.79 0.30
71 John Kremmer 753 1652.75 0.30
71 Don Brownback 614 1642.99 0.30
71 Tim Zimmerman NE 5542 1150.24 0.30
71 Nick DeStefano 80 1809.10 0.30
71 Mike Tzanakos 190 1760.01 0.30
Highlighted players are not applied to strength calculations due to lack of played tournaments.

Location


800 O Keefe Rd suite f, De Pere, WI 54115

Format Details


Event Name : Side Tournament
Format : Strike Knockout
Player Limit : Unknown
Unlimited Qualifying? : No

Tournament Overview


Tournament Date: March 10, 2023

The IFPA and District 82 are teaming up to host a pinball tradition unlike any other . . .

The IFPA Pin-Masters will be held March 10th-12th at District 82 in De Pere, Wisconsin.

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?

District 82
800 O Keefe Rd suite f
De Pere, WI 54115


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 2023 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 $350 per player, which is payable through the IFPA website at the time of registration.

Fee breakdown:
– $100 hosting fee for District 82 (this allows competitors access to the Free Play room all day Friday and Saturday, along with unlimited free water bottles)
– $25 in processing fees (Stripe fees + Stern Pro Circuit + IFPA sanctioning + trophy costs)
– $25 towards prize money for the Classics Par 3-Strike Challenge (Friday night event after the PM tee time is completed)
– $200 towards prize money for IFPA Pin-Masters

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
Novice Champion – Plaque

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Thursday, 10am – 11am -> PRACTICE SESSION

Friday, 9am – 2pm -> GROUP 1 QUALIFYING
Friday, 2pm – 7pm -> GROUP 2 QUALIFYING
Friday, 7pm – 1am -> Classics Par 3-Strike Challenge

Saturday, 9am – 2pm -> GROUP 1 QUALIFYING
Saturday, 2pm – 7pm -> GROUP 2 QUALIFYING
Saturday, 7pm-10pm -> 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.

Registration opens September 24th at 11pm CST:
https://www.ifpapinball.com/tournament_pages/pinmasters/registration/

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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
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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