FoosTalk Live | ITSF World Series of Tornado | Update

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[00:02:15] And I have a feeling if you're not in Dallas, Texas this weekend at the World Series, more than likely you're with friends, family and just, you know, having a great time. And enjoying your Memorial Day weekend, which I certainly hope you do. Of course, we always want to remind you that the reason for this weekend, this Memorial Day weekend, is to remember those who have given the ultimate sacrifice from our military. So, at any rate, we're just going to take a couple of minutes out of your weekend. Not much time here.

[00:02:43] We just want to take a little moment to bring you up to speed as to what's happening this weekend at the Weston DFW Airport in Dallas, Texas. Well, if you haven't heard, it is the ITSF World Series of Tornado and Gold Series Finals 2025. And they're having an amazing weekend so far. Lots of players. Almost twice the number of last year's event. And I certainly wish I could be there.

[00:03:12] Shout out to Steve Murray and Fareed Lunas and Donald Wilson and all the guys that are working so hard getting that event happening. And, again, thanks for Steve and Don for being on last week. Hopefully next weekend we're going to have more information, more updates, of course. But for tonight, what I thought we would do is just give you an update as to what's been happening so far. So let's dive right in.

[00:03:40] With the player count near 300, the ITSF has returned for the 2025 World Series of Tornado and the action has been nonstop this weekend. We begin with the junior singles under 19 division with a rising star, Jaden Lueras, walking away with a top prize after defeating a tough field, including Evan Chavez in the finals.

[00:04:01] Senior singles in the over 50 division found our good friend and promoter Dave Radek, the winner, beating Warren Van Landingham, both competitors hailing from Texas. Meanwhile, the senior singles over 63 division results are in with Rick Pomeroy defeating Mike Veidt with an amazing comeback win in the best of fine finals. 3-5, 4-5, 5-2, 5-4, 7-5. Congratulations to Rick.

[00:04:28] Rookie doubles was action-packed with Dylan Jensen and Matt Yanez taking down the team of Robin Hanke and Tony Owens in the finals in three games, 4-5, 5-2, 5-3. In the amateur singles competition, Michael Swagger was the victor over Michael Villanova. Women's over 50 singles was a barn burner with Stephanie Justice beating Gina Murray in three straights in the finals.

[00:04:52] Women's over 50 doubles found Stephanie and Gina on the same team this time, winning the final matchup against Lotus Chesbro and Amy Powers. Women's singles was a showcase of foosball talent as Romanian Ekaterina Sharbolewski battled to win over Hannah Bufkin of the USA in five games, 5-4, 2-5, 5-2, 3-5, 6-4 in overtime.

[00:05:18] In expert singles, Peter Singel of Slovakia faced down his German rival Dominic Fingstan as Peter took the final match in three games, 3-5, 5-2, 5-2. The pro singles results are in and Martin Douse of the Czech Republic defeated Teddy Kruger of the USA in two games. Pro doubles was a foosball drama from start to finish with Max Hoyer and Dominic Fingstan of Germany topping the team of Calum Oaks of Great Britain and USA's Corey Taylor.

[00:05:46] Men's singles was a classic matchup with Tony Sprademan going head-to-head against Ryan Moore. Once the smoke had cleared, Moore took the match against Tony in five games, 4-5, 5-1, 4-5, 5-4, 6-4 in overtime. Congratulations to the Golden Ticket winners Sullivan Rue, Ryan Moore, and Tommy Yore. The ITSF Champions League will happen tomorrow in the final day of competition of the ITSF Championship League play.

[00:06:15] Next time we cover an ITSF event, it'll be during the ITSF 2025 World Cup and World Championship in Saragossa, Spain, June 23rd through the 29th. Thanks for tuning in on Twitch TV and downloading the Foos Talk Live podcast. Next week, we'll be back for another edition of Foos Talk Live. Here's to having a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. And take time to remember the members of our military who gave the ultimate sacrifice. I'm Tom Robinson.

[00:06:47] Foosball tournaments are everywhere. Foos Talk Live proudly presents a weekly update of events near you. With the Foos Talk Live tournament beat, here's what's up. It's the 2025 Illinois State Championships, June 5th through the 8th at Poplar Creek Bowl, Hoffman Estates, Illinois. The ITSF presents the World Cup and World Championships 2025. June 23rd through the 29th, Saragossa, Spain.

[00:07:17] The World Foos Ball Tour presents the 2025 National Championships, July 10th through the 13th at the Millennium Maxwell House Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee. South Florida Foos Ball Club presents the 2025 Beachtown Beatdown, July 25th through the 27th. Lilo's in Lake Worth Beach, Florida.

[00:07:39] It's the Toronto Foos Ball Club Summer Epic 2025, August 1st through the 4th at the Toronto Foos Ball Club, Toronto, Canada. Canada Foos Ball Club presents the 2025 Vancouver Island Foos Ball Club, August 22nd through the 24th at Courtenay Legion, Courtenay, British Columbia.

[00:08:01] The World Foos Ball Tour presents the 2025 Tornado World Championship Foos Ball Tournament, August 27th through September 1st at the Hyatt Regency, New Orleans, Louisiana. The 2025 Great Lakes Classic is now scheduled for October 2nd through the 5th at the Hilton Garden Inn, Lansing, Michigan.

[00:08:22] The 2025 Louisiana State Foos Ball Championship, all set for December 4th through the 7th at the Clarion Hotel, Kenner, New Orleans, Louisiana. Each week we do our best to give you the most up-to-date listing of foosball tournaments near you. If you have an event you'd like to add, send us all the details at foosballradio at gmail.com. Tune in every week for the Foos Talk Live tournament beat.

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