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The WSOP 2019 State Tournament will be held on Sunday, October 28, 2018 at Running Aces Casino in Forest Lake. Registration for the event will open at 10am and the tournament will begin promptly at 12pm. This event may only be attended by players who qualified for the event through one of the Regional Tournaments, the session bar winners (WSOP 2019 A and WSOP2019 B), and eligible Tournament Directors.

The full list of those who are qualified to participate in the event will be placed below the prize pool information following the regional tournaments held during the week of July 22nd (WSOP2019 A session) and October 14th (WSOP2019 B session).

Prizes for the State Tournament:
1st: Roundtrip Air and Hotel stay in Las Vegas, Buy-in to Colossus V Event ($565) and a personalized Straight Flush Hoodie or Polo
2nd: Roundtrip Air and Hotel in Las Vegas, Buy-in to Tournament at ARIA Resort & Casino ($120 value)
3rd: Roundtrip Air and Hotel in Las Vegas, Buy-in to tournament at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino ($70 value)
4th: $100 Running Aces Tournament Lammer
5th: Running Aces Cold Hard Cash Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) (held in December)
6th: Running Aces Cold Hard Cash Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) (held in December)
7th: Running Aces Cold Hard Cash Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) (held in December)
8th: Running Aces Cold Hard Cash Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) (held in December)
9th: $50 Running Aces Tournament Lammer and a Straight Flush t-shirt ($12 value)
10th: $50 Running Aces Tournament Lammer and a Straight Flush t-shirt ($12 value)

WSOP2019 A session Bar Winners:
Biffs Wednesday – Justice Calane
Biffs Friday – Nate French
Biffs Sunday – Grizz
Carbones CG Sunday – Jennie Peterson
Carbones CG Thursday – Deanna Olsen
Country Nites – Bob Davis
Jerseys – Sam Shenouda
Park Place Wednesday – BBQ Dan
Park Place Friday – Nick Sachs
Detour 19 Sunday A – Mick M
Detour 19 Sunday B – Debbie Arens
Pourhouse – Alyssa Ulrich
Chanhassen Legion – Steve Buechler
Medina Thursday A – Mike Miller
Medina Thursday B – Ruth Breen
Barnboard – Tiffany Schmidt
White Bear Bar Sunday – Deanna Olsen
White Bear Bar Tuesday A – Justice Calane
White Bear Bar Tuesday B – Justice Calane
Big Guys BBQ – Nick Sachs
Schuggys Tuesday – John Nash
The Tilted Tiki – No Bar Winner
Cedarvale/Fitz – Myke Zurn
Caspers – Jason Forde
Palmer Lake VFW – Paul Neuburger

Qualifiers from WSOP2019A Regionals:
Hearts Region:
Dave Rasmussen
Brandon Switch
Jeremy Strauss
Deanna Olson
BBQ Dan
Mark Haynes
Bob Davis
Joel Thurber
Broberg
Bill Sylvander

Diamonds Region:
Kurt Cosman
Ed Kerber
Greg Zerwas
Leroy Graunke
Al Wuori
John Pollock
Dale Lange
Jan Haase
Natasha S.
Shane Cameron

Spades Region:
Chris Funk
Mercedes M. Waggoner
Deb O’Connell
Jannell Brown
Lorraine Hamilton
Matt Husnik
Sarah Nau
Bill Wermager
Carol Brown
Marcy Noodell

Clubs Region:
Michael Mattson
Matt Husnik
Shawn Arneson
Ray Ostertag
Keith Johnson
Zach Ostertag
Jake D
Heather Carland
David Todd
Larry L.L.

WSOP2019B Bar Winners:
White Bear Bar Sunday Anthony Nordquist
Carbones CG Sunday Bonnie Woodbeck
Medina Thursday B Bud Abbott
Detour 19 Sunday B David Rathke
Carbones CG Thursday Deanna Olson
Medina Thursday A Debbie Arens
Chanhassen Legion Dick Krueger
Biffs Wednesday Ernie Christensen
Caspers Jason Leurquin
Cedarvale/Fitz Jeremy Strauss
Park Place Friday Kirk Woodbeck
White Bear Bar Tuesday B Kristi La Valle
White Bear Bar Tuesday A Lee Price
Jerseys Mark Haynes
Big Guys BBQ Melissa Steiner
Detour 19 Sunday A Mick M
Park Place Wednesday Nick Sachs
Country Nites No Bar Winner
Willies Hideaway No Bar Winner
Biffs Friday Paul Neuburger
Biffs Sunday Paul Neuburger
Palmer Lake VFW Paul Neuburger
Barnboard Ray Magnuson
Pourhouse Russ A
Schuggys Tuesday Tiffany Schmidt

Qualifiers from WSOP2019B Regionals:
Spades Region:
Brandon Schultz
Bill Schultz
Phyllis S.
Ed Lemke
Jane Neuburger
Dan Witt
Bryan Stanton
Jason Leurquin
Greg Born
Elaine Wedel

Clubs Region:
Keith Hines
Graham Oas
Chris Funk
Nick Sachs
Shane Cameron
Dave Rasmussen
Tiffany Schmidt
Keith Johnson
Mike Schoeder

Hearts Region:
Nate Muller
Patrick Timor
Carolyn LeDuc
Matt Husnik
Holly Wilson
Bob Davis
Bill Sylvander
Kansas – Sue Kaszas
Jennie Peterson
Pete Verhulst

Diamonds Region:
Scott Shelton
Julie Halvorson
Phyllis Pollock
John Kunik
Didn’t sign out, nobody could remember who he was.
Ty Brown
Nic McBride
Michael P Nelson
Bud Abbott

Hearts Region qualifier will be hosted by Carbone’s Pizzeria, Cottage Grove MN on Monday, July 23, 2018 at 7pm (includes Carbone’s Cottage Grove, Country Nites, Park Place, Jersey’s)
HEARTS REGION QUALIFER LIST

Diamonds Region qualifier will be hosted by Chanhassen American Legion Post 580 on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 7pm (includes Chanhassen Legion, Medina, Detour 19, PourHouse)
DIAMOND REGION QUALIFER LIST

Spades Region qualifier will be hosted by Cedarvale Fitz’s
on Friday,July 27, 2018 at 7pm (includes Casper’s, Cedarvale Fitz’s,Palmer Lake VFW, and Biff’s)
SPADES REGION QUALIFIER LIST

Clubs Region qualifier will be hosted by Barn Board Grill and Saloon on Saturday,July 28, 2018 2pm (includes Barnboard, Big Guy’s, Schuggy’s, and White Bear Bar)
CLUBS REGION QUALIFER LIST

If you cannot make your designated regional and wish to attend an alternate, you may contact us via Direct Message on Twitter, Facebook message, by emailing straightflushpokertour@gmail.com or by texting/calling Crystal Kempf at 651-295-6854. You MUST notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you wish to attend a different regional event. Same day requests will NOT be approved.

The winner of each Regional Qualifier event will receive a $500 bonus chip for the State Tournament. If someone qualifies for multiple Regionals and wins multiple Regional Tournaments, they will receive a $500 bonus chip for each tournament they win. Bar Champions are eligible to receive these bonus chips in addition to any bonus chips earned for being the Champion of more than on location.

Clubs Region includes: Barnboard, Schuggy’s, White Bear Bar, Big Guys BBQ

The top 30% of point earners from each nightly tournament at each location will be qualified to participate in the Region Qualifier for our State Tournament.

If you cannot make your designated regional and wish to attend an alternate, you may contact us via Direct Message on Twitter, Facebook message, by emailing straightflushpokertour@gmail.com or by texting/calling Crystal Kempf at 651-295-6854. You MUST notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you wish to attend a different regional event. Same day requests will NOT be approved.

The winner of each Regional Qualifier event will receive a $500 bonus chip for the State Tournament. If someone qualifies for multiple Regionals and wins multiple Regional Tournaments, they will receive a $500 bonus chip for each tournament they win. Bar Champions are eligible to receive these bonus chips in addition to any bonus chips earned for being the Champion of more than on location.

The State Tournament will be held on a Sunday at Running Aces Casino. Registration will begin at 10:00am and the tournament will begin promptly at 12:00pm. Exact date is pending but as soon as it is finalized, we will update everyone.

Players who qualified for the Clubs Region State Tournament Qualifier:
Tiffany Schmidt
Keith Hines
Kevin McCauley
John Nash
JoAnn Pottebaum
Deanna Olsen
David Chapa
Kristi La Valle
Marcus O
Melissa Steiner
Zane
Whitney Baldridge
Eric Hammer
Harrison
Justice Calane
Lee Price
Michael Mattson
Larry L L
Karam
Craig Moyer
David Todd
Shane Cameron
Alec Lewandowski
Bill Dwinells
Keith Johnson
Brian Weller
Zack Ostertag
Heather Carland
Ray Ostertag
John Christensen
Jake D
Nick Sachs
Tony Garofalo
Matt Husnik
Shawn Arneson
Brandon Switch
Mike Johnson
Rob Boles
Steve Johnson
Tom Caron

Spades Region includes: Casper’s Cherokee of Eagan, Cedarvale Fitz’s, Palmer Lake VFW, and Biff’s Sports Bar & Grill.

The top 30% of point earners from each nightly tournament at each location will be qualified to participate in the Region Qualifier for our State Tournament.

If you cannot make your designated regional and wish to attend an alternate, you may contact us via Direct Message on Twitter, Facebook message, by emailing straightflushpokertour@gmail.com or by texting/calling Crystal Kempf at 651-295-6854. You MUST notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you wish to attend a different regional event. Same day requests will NOT be approved.

The winner of each Regional Qualifier event will receive a $500 bonus chip for the State Tournament. If someone qualifies for multiple Regionals and wins multiple Regional Tournaments, they will receive a $500 bonus chip for each tournament they win. Bar Champions are eligible to receive these bonus chips in addition to any bonus chips earned for being the Champion of more than on location.

The State Tournament will be held on a Sunday at Running Aces Casino. Registration will begin at 10:00am and the tournament will begin promptly at 12:00pm. Exact date is pending but as soon as it is finalized, we will update everyone.

Players who qualified for the Spades Region State Tournament Qualifier:
Myke Zurn
Mercedes M.W.
Michelle Tell
Paul Baumgard
Bryan Stanton
Dwayne Garwood
Mike Gilman
James Anderson
Marcie Noodell
Jeremy Strauss
Mike Renlund
Jason Forde
Nate Mueller
Tony Garofalo
Vicky Salas
Matt Husnik
Deb O’Connell
Paul Neuburger
Craig Teske
Sarah Nau
Justice Calane
Michael P Nelson
Ty1 Brown
Jay Johnson
Mick M
Murray Herstein
Jason Dalrymple
Bill Wermager
Grizz
Nate French
Carol Brown
Chuck Moses
Dean Stenske
Ed Lemke
Ernie Christensen
Jeromy Sell
Sheree Theobald
Scott Heberer
Lisa Winge
Seth Reaves
Tom Evans
Ken Winge
Tammy Kassler
Chong Zoua Lor
Nancy Heberer
Bridget Bohme
Lorraine Hamilton
Mary Ellen Mills
Chris Funk
Chuck Young
Rodney Urbanski
Jannell Brown
Glenn Brown
Curtis Petersen
Shawn Eman
Nic McBride
Mike Menth
Marcus O
Jane Neuburger

Diamonds Region includes: Chanhassen Legion, Medina Entertainment Center, Detour 19, The Pour House

The top 30% of point earners from each nightly tournament at each location will be qualified to participate in the Region Qualifier for our State Tournament.

If you cannot make your designated regional and wish to attend an alternate, you may contact us via Direct Message on Twitter, Facebook message, by emailing straightflushpokertour@gmail.com or by texting/calling Crystal Kempf at 651-295-6854. You MUST notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you wish to attend a different regional event. Same day requests will NOT be approved.

The winner of each Regional Qualifier event will receive a $500 bonus chip for the State Tournament. If someone qualifies for multiple Regionals and wins multiple Regional Tournaments, they will receive a $500 bonus chip for each tournament they win. Bar Champions are eligible to receive these bonus chips in addition to any bonus chips earned for being the Champion of more than on location.

The State Tournament will be held on a Sunday at Running Aces Casino. Registration will begin at 10:00am and the tournament will begin promptly at 12:00pm. Exact date is pending but as soon as it is finalized, we will update everyone.

Players who qualified for the Diamonds Region State Tournament Qualifier:
Mick M
Al Wuori
Debbie Arens
David Dorn
Chris Urbia
Bob Watson
Alyssa Ulrich
Bob Top
Russ A
Bill A
Russ K
Kevin W
Steve Buechler
Earl Bilek
Jan Hasse
John Pollock
Bud Abbott
Ed Kerber
Bob Topinka
Chris Wilson
Phyllis Pollock
Dick Krueger
Dean Volk
Robin Kerber
Leroy Graunke
Greg Zerwas
Mike Miller
James Browne
Paul Neuburger
Scott Rochat
Phyliss Mirviss
Sarah Nau
Paul Meide
Kurt Cosman
Kent Cosman
Dale Lange
David Broz
Ruth Breen
Dennis Westly
Natasha S
Rick Gunderson
Victor Bettendof (tie)
Scott Shelton (tie)
Reid Lau (tie)

Hearts Region includes: Jersey’s, Country Nites, Carbone’s, Park Place

The top 30% of point earners from each nightly tournament at each location will be qualified to participate in the Region Qualifier for our State Tournament.

If you cannot make your designated regional and wish to attend an alternate, you may contact us via Direct Message on Twitter, Facebook message, by emailing straightflushpokertour@gmail.com or by texting/calling Crystal Kempf at 651-295-6854. You MUST notify us at least 24 hours in advance if you wish to attend a different regional event. Same day requests will NOT be approved.

The winner of each Regional Qualifier event will receive a $500 bonus chip for the State Tournament. If someone qualifies for multiple Regionals and wins multiple Regional Tournaments, they will receive a $500 bonus chip for each tournament they win. Bar Champions are eligible to receive these bonus chips in addition to any bonus chips earned for being the Champion of more than on location.

The State Tournament will be held on a Sunday at Running Aces Casino. Registration will begin at 10:00am and the tournament will begin promptly at 12:00pm. Exact date is pending but as soon as it is finalized, we will update everyone.

Players who qualified for the Hearts Region State Tournament Qualifier:
Jennie Peterson
Bonnie Woodbeck
Kansas
Mike Schoeder
Deanna Olsen
Nate Mueller
Rob Hullopeter
John Kennedy
Patrick Tima
Dan Gunderson
Dogger
Brendan Rank
Nissa Schaefer
Bob Davis
Marcus O
Todd Ebel
Bill Sylvander
Kim Neal
Shane Grass
Linda Desonpere
Steve Woodbeck
Dave Jones
Joey Nyberg
Ben Cummins
Sam Shenouda
Dave Rasmussen
Mike Beberg
Janet Welsch
Brandon Switch
J.J. Anderson
Mark Haynes
Dom D’Valle
Melissa Steiner
Jeremy Strauss
Chris Gale
Peter Agnes
Toxic Tyke P.
Jake C
BBQ Dan
Matt Husnik
Nick Sachs
Holly Wilson
Kirk Woodbeck
Lance Ward
Broberg
Eric Gorres
Nancy Hagen
Michael Cairl III
Jake D
Eric Sanders
Dustin Tuttle
James Anderson
Grizz
Bob Isaacson
Shawn Garcia
John Knowles
Jon Beavers
Joel Thurber
Shawn Paschke (tie)
Tim Thornbeck (tie)

WSOP 2018 STATE TOURNAMENT RESULTS


1st Place: Alec Lewandowski (right)
2nd Place: Mark Zachmann (left)

The WSOP 2018 State Tournament was held Sunday, April 29, 2018 at Running Aces Casino in Forest Lake. This event was attended by 97 players who qualified through one of the Regional Tournaments. Prizes awarded during the event are as follows:

Final Table

1st: Roundtrip Air and Hotel stay in Las Vegas 5/31 – 6/03, Buy-in to Colossus IV Event ($565) and a personalized Straight Flush Hoodie or Polo – ALEC LEWANDOWSKI
2nd: Roundtrip Air and Hotel in Las Vegas 5/31 – 6/03, Buy-in to Tournament at ARIA Resort & Casino ($120 value) – MARK ZACHMANN
3rd: Roundtrip Air and Hotel in Las Vegas 5/31 – 6/03, Buy-in to tournament at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino ($70 value) – DANIEL REHBEIN
4th: $100 Running Aces Tournament Lammer – DONNA BURNS
5th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) – NICK SACHS
6th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) – CORY WAYMAN
7th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) – JOHN NASH
8th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value) – JACOB ANDERSON
9th: $50 Running Aces Tournament Lammer and a Straight Flush t-shirt ($12 value) – DAVE JONES
10th: $50 Running Aces Tournament Lammer and a Straight Flush t-shirt ($12 value) – LYNN MENTH

Cinco de Mayo Chanclas (flip flop) Tournament


Registration for this event will be limited to 64 players and will only be accepted via email to sfptspecialtytourney@gmail.com

Join us to celebrate the Cinco de Mayo while playing a flip-flip poker tournament. For this tournament, the blinds will all be flip-flopped, meaning we will start with 50/100, then play 25/50, followed by 200/400, and so on. Each player will start with $4000 in chips for this event, however those who register on or before Monday, April 30th, will receive an extra $500 chip. All those who show up to the event in their best fiesta outfits will receive an additional $1000 chip.

Registration for this event will be limited to 64 players and will only be accepted via email to sfptspecialtytourney@gmail.com

Prize pool for this event will be the maximum of $200 based on a minimum of 40 players.

Food and drink specials for our event include:
$10 Nacho/Taco Bar – opens at 11:30am and is for poker players only
$4 Margaritas
$3 Corona Bottles
$2 Pacifico Drafts
$10 Corona Bucket (5 bottles)

Registration for this event will be limited to 64 players and will only be accepted via email to sfptspecialtytourney@gmail.com

The WSOP 2018 State Tournament may only be attended by those who qualified for the event through one of the Regional Tournaments or those who won entry through the All-in for Africa event. The full list of those who are qualified to participate in the event will be placed below the prize pool information following the regional tournaments held during the week of January 14th (WSOP2018A session) and April 4th (WSOP2018B session).

Prizes for the WSOP2018 State are as follows:

1st: Roundtrip Air and Hotel stay in Las Vegas 5/31 – 6/03, Buy-in to Colossus IV Event ($565) and a personalized Straight Flush Hoodie or Polo
2nd: Roundtrip Air and Hotel in Las Vegas 5/31 – 6/03, Buy-in to Tournament at ARIA Resort & Casino ($120 value)
3rd: Roundtrip Air and Hotel in Las Vegas 5/31 – 6/03, Buy-in to tournament at the Flamingo Las Vegas Hotel & Casino ($70 value)
4th: $100 Running Aces Tournament Lammer
5th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value)
6th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value)
7th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value)
8th: Running Aces Mayham in May Qualifier Event Seat ($75 value)
9th: $50 Running Aces Tournament Lammer and a Straight Flush t-shirt ($12 value)
10th: $50 Running Aces Tournament Lammer and a Straight Flush t-shirt ($12 value)

Players Qualified for the State Tournament:

WSOP2018A Bar Champions:
Carbones CG Sunday – Jennie Peterson
Carbones CG Thursday – Joey Nyberg
Country Nites – Mike Schoeder
Jerseys – ICECUBE
Park Place Wednesday – ICECUBE
Park Place Friday – Marcus O
Detour 19 Sunday A – Mike Miller
Detour 19 Sunday B – Bob Watson
Pourhouse – Vicki Koranda
Thirstys – Dan Mueller
Chanhassen Legion – Bob Topinka
Medina Thursday A – Bill Schultz
Medina Thursday B – Tom R
Barnboard – JoAnn Pottebaum
Mama T’s (Bradys) – Al Mercado
White Bear Bar Sunday A – David Chupa
White Bear Bar Tuesday A – Eric Hammer
White Bear Bar Tuesday B – Lee Price
Big Guys BBQ – Nick Sachs
Schuggys Saturday – No Bar Winner
Schuggys Tuesday – No Bar Winner
The Tilted Tiki – Kathy Caron
Cedarvale/Fitz – Greg Born
Caspers – Chuck Young
The Lodge Friday – Scott Rochat
The Lodge Tuesday – Michael P Nelson
Palmer Lake VFW – Nate French
Granite City Bingo – Chris Kay

WSOP2018A Regional Qualifiers:
Hearts Region:
Bonnie Woodbeck
Kim Neal
Steve Woodbeck
Nick Sachs
Jeremy Strauss
Shane Cameron
Nissa Schaefer
Bob Isaacson
Mike Schoeder
Kirk Woodbeck

Diamond Region:
Elaine Wedel
Phyllis Pollock
Mike Miller
Bud Abbott
Michael P Nelson
Debbie Arens
Phyllis Mirviss
Kurt Cosman
Bill Schultz
Greg Zerwas

Spades Region:
Kyle Reese
Tony Garofalo
Michael P. Nelson
Chuck Young
Ty Brown
Scott Rochat
Mike Menth
Lynn Menth
Paul Baumgard
Jarrod Loerzel

Clubs Region:
Jon Jurisch
Katie Castle
Aaron Bennett
Ken Hoffmyier
John Nash
Keith Hines
Shawn Arneson
Sue Kansas
Jeremy Strauss
Tom Caron

Granite City Bingo:
Chris Kay
Donna Meyer
Chad Reichert
Kenneth Wright
Amanda Kallhoff

WSOP2018B Bar Champions:
Biffs Wednesday – Not eligible
Biffs Friday – Not eligible
Biffs Sunday – Not eligible
Carbones CG Sunday – Jennie Peterson
Carbones CG Thursday – Dan Gunderson
Country Nites – Roger Seager
Jerseys – Jeremy Strauss
Park Place Wednesday – Dave Jones
Park Place Friday – Bob Isaacson
Detour 19 Sunday A – Mick M
Detour 19 Sunday B – David Dorn
Pourhouse – Alyssa Urlich
Chanhassen Legion – Bud Abbott
Medina Thursday A – Steve Buechler
Medina Thursday – Bob Watson
Barnboard – Graham Oas
Mama T’s (Bradys) – Not eligible
White Bear Bar Sunday – Ben Cummins
White Bear Bar Tuesday A – Ben Cummins
White Bear Bar Tuesday B – Lee Price
Big Guys BBQ – Nick Sachs
Schuggys Tuesday – Jon Jurisch
The Tilted Tiki – Jack Burke
Cedarvale/Fitz – Aaron Bennett
Caspers – Jason Forde
The Lodge Friday – Mick M
The Lodge Tuesday – Mick M
Palmer Lake VFW – Bill Wermager

WSOP2018B Regional Qualifiers:
Clubs Region:
Faron Fuller
Tom Caron
Aaron Bennett
Bob Beran
John Christensen
Dan Rehbein
Julie Halvorson
Nick Sachs
Brandon Switch
Jack Burke

Spades Region:
Carol Brown
Rachelle Clermont
Bob Watson
Brandon Schultz
Jannell Brown
Chad Detloff
Jerrod L
Alec Lewandowski
Craig Teske
Paul Neuburger

Hearts Region:
Jeremy Strauss
Steve Woodbeck
Sam Shenouda
Paul Baumgard
Heather Carland
Russ A
Brent Delougherty
James Lopez
Dave Rasmussen
Kara Rasmussen

Diamonds Region:
Ed Kerber
Mark Zachmann
Bill Anderson
Jan Haase
Russ A
John Pollock
Alyssa Ulrich
Rick Gunderson
Nick Larsen
Bud Abbott

Update: As of 8am Sunday morning, travel is not advised on 212. Due to the amount of snow received and the various road closures, we have decided to move the Regional tournament to Tuesday, April 17th at 7pm at The Pour House Pub.

Due to impending inclement weather, we have decided to reschedule the Diamonds Regional State Tournament Qualifier from Saturday, April 14th to Sunday, April 15th. The start time for the event will remain 1pm and the location remains at The Pour House Pub. The bar opens at 12pm. I have included the list of the Diamond Region qualifiers below.

Diamonds Region Qualifier List