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TWENTYNINE PALMS, Calif. - Combat Center Marines and sailors came together for an evening of friendly competition at the Single Marine Program’s weekly pool tournament held at The 5th Street Zone, Tuesday.
The billiards tournament is sponsored by the SMP and provides service members a chance to get out of the barracks and enjoy a recreational activity during off-duty hours.
“A lot of the time, it’s students [who participate] because they don’t have many privileges yet or can’t go off base,” said Anthony Baca, facility manager, The 5th Street Zone. “There are some higher ranks that come here and participate with them, which is really cool.”
The tournament is held with individual standings, which offer prizes at the end of each month for the number one player.
Each player at the tournament is there for different reasons; some do it to relieve stress, while others participate because it is fun.
“It’s one of my hobbies,” said Lance cpl. Alexander Klippert, student, Marine Corps Communication-Electronics School. “It’s something I enjoy and being in the competition is always fun.”
Although the event was a tournament, the Marines stood around and playfully taunted each other in a relaxed environment and conducted themselves with sportsmanship.
“The tournament and facility are open to anyone who is active duty,” said Baca.
Pool is not the only service happening in The Zone. Ping-Pong, video game tournaments and monthly poker tournaments are also hosted.
Pool is just a game, but at The Zone, it is a place where Marines of any rank can get together and engage in some healthy competition.
| Date Taken: | 09.16.2014 |
| Date Posted: | 09.17.2014 18:22 |
| Story ID: | 142467 |
| Location: | TWENTYNINE PALMS, CA, US |
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