Virginia West South Central Regional Championships
Saturday, February 24th, 2024
Registration Opens: 12:00pm
Tournament Starts: 1:00pm
TD: Josh Bardwell
The Clubhouse
21174 Timberlake Road
Lynchburg, VA 24502
(434) 239-7665
DEFENDING TOP 3
Billy Gardner
Brett Pettinger
Donnie Brooks
QUALIFIED PLAYER LIST
VA-Central, VA-South Central, VA-Western
Regionals Overview
The Regional Championship brings together players from across your area for the shot at becoming the next Regional Champion.
This event is what you have been playing for all season! Enjoy great poker, party with your friends, and earn the opportunity to play in the ultimate World Tavern Poker tournament, the National Championships.
See you at the tables!
Venue Details
The Clubhouse is a fine location to host the Virginia South Central & West Regionals. Great food selections and plenty of cold drinks on tap await!
Plus, The Clubhouse is conveniently located just north of downtown Timberlake. It's a great venue, area, and atmosphere to hang out with your WTP Family. We hope you all have a great time!
Happy Hour from 11:30am to 6pm and $1 Wings available!
Event Schedule
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24th
10:00am: TD Tournament
This tournament is open to VA-South, Central, and West TD's from the previous and current seasons to say thank you for all that you do!
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12:00pm: Registration Opens
Regional Championships are for qualified players only. You must be 21 years of age or older to play. Please have your photo ID with you.
12:45pm: Registration Closes
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1:00pm: Regional Championship Tournament
There will be Regional Awards and some brief announcements prior to start time.
Side games may take place when enough players are available. Check with your TD if you get knocked out.
Interactive Map
Use this map for directional assistance.
Regional Prizes
Prizes awarded at this Regional Championship include:
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1st PLACE: 3 Nights Hotel & 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
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2nd PLACE: 2 Access Passes to OPEN 31
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3rd & 4th PLACE: 1 Access Pass to OPEN 31
The Top 10% of the player field earn seats to the National Championship Finals at OPEN 31 this November.
Season 2-2023/24 Winners
CHAMPION: BILLY GARDNER
2. Brett Pettinger
3. Donnie Brooks
4. Elaine Shumate
5. George Milam
6. Link Booth
7. Jim Abedeljalil
8. Derick Ligons
Season 1-2023 Winners
CHAMPION: LINK BOOTH (2 in a row!)
2. Alan Hughes
3. Ron Wilson
4. Earl Post
5. John Mink
6. Sharon Wortham
7. Derick Ligons
Participating WTP Bars
Back Deck Sports Grill
Back Deck Sports Grill - Tuesday
Bassett Moose Lodge #383
Bedford Moose Lodge #1897
Hill City Pub
Hot Shots VA
Rail Yard Restaurant and Sports Lounge
Smith Mountain Lake Moose Lodge #2346
The Clubhouse
The Clubhouse Sunday
Previous Regional Champions
Season 2-2023/24: BILLY GARDNER
Season 1-2023: LINK BOOTH
Season 2-2022/23: LINK BOOTH
Season 1-2022: MARK DAUBERT
Season 2-2021/22: LINDA VAUGHAN
Season 2-2019/20: KENNY CARR
Season 1-2019: MIKE BASISTA
Season 2-2018/19: MIKE GOEHLE
Season 1-2018: JASON BADEAUX
Season 2-2017/18: LINK BOOTH
Season 1-2017: RICHARD WHITE
Season 2-2016/17: ELAINE SHUMATE
Season 1-2016: CODY BRADLEY
Season 2-2015/16: CLARENCE WINDSPEAR
Season 1-2015: ZACH SMITH
Season 2-2014/15: TERRY SPROUSE