Rocky Lane

Rocky is a keen pool player who plays competition pool tournaments in different parts of the world. He does not claim to be a professional player or even a pro-amateur player, although others have said this of him. He simply plays the game with passion, and yes, has collected a few trophies and prizes along the way. He was inspired into the sport by his former father in law, the late Mr. Norm Stockman. Stockman was 1972 snooker champion for New Zealand. In the 1970's, Rocky played the Australasian pro circuit for two years, then gave it a rest for 26 years. He rejoined the sport in early 2002. Only six months later, picking up some club trophies and titles.

Rocky is more known to be the campaigner for gaining recognition for this professional sport at the Olympic games. He hopes that he will in his lifetime, see that stigma which has attached itself to this profession, eventually drop off. "Like golf, tennis and many other sports, there is no reason why this can't happen for pool.", says Rocky.

Rocky, who is more in to tricks and jump shooting says,
"Pool playing tournaments are, to my mind, not about finding out who is the true champion. It's more about finding out who makes the first mistake, so the other one can win. Most good pool players today are reasonably equal in ability. Like the game of chess, it's about who can concentrate more, and get crafty with their game."

Name	Mr. Rocky Lane
Nick Name	The Technician (9-Ball Nickname)
Citizenship	New Zealander
Occupation	Retired Senior In-House Legal Counsel, Multinational
Main Pool Sport	9 Ball
Civil Status	Married, two children
	- 1976 National New Zealand 8-Ball Champion - 1979 National B Grade Snooker National Champion - 27 Year break from cue sports, for educational attainments towards a career - June 12, 2002 - FCC Hong Kong Runner up 8 Ball Champion - October, 2002 - 4th Place, 9-Ball Borneo - July, 2003 - Asian 9 Ball, Jakarta, Top 16 Finalist - December, 2003 - 3rd Place, 9-Ball Borneo - January, 2004 - Windy City Opens, Chicago. Top 64 Finalist - January 28, 2004 - South Australian Classic Tour. Top 32 Finalist - February, 2004 - Starred in movie "POOL - From Beginner to Champion" - July, 2005 - NZ North Island 9 Ball tour, at Hamilton, NZ - Top 32 finalist - August, 2005 - Won a 9 Ball tournament at Orlando Opens, Florida USA - October, 2005 - Undefeated World Champion, fastest Jump Shooter, jump shooting and clearing off the table, 15 Pool Balls in 14.16 Seconds, on National & International TV - Feb 05, 2006 - Bronze Medalist - NZ Games, Dunedin - 8 Ball Doubles - 19 Feb, 2006 - 3rd Place - NZ Valley Pool 9 Ball Finals. Pukekohe - May 20- 21, 2006 - Top 32 NZ Nationals, Valley 8 Ball, Otahuhu Opens - Sep 17-21, 2006 - Represented New Zealand at Bali Open's Internationals - March, 2007 - made top 10 New Zealander, rancked No. 1 - May, 2007 - Won a Pool Marathon, achieving 250 racks in record time, 105 racks ahead of the 2ndjplace getter, in a playing field of 20 players - 11 Dec, 2007 - Won the Hong Kong $10,000 - 250 Rack Pool Marathon.
Hong Kong Pool Club Current 9-Ball Ranking	Ranked 10th place, as of March 2004
Other Club Events	Other Club Events Have competed in other club league matches in Hong Kong, New Zealand, Sweden and the Philippines.
Aspiration	Be the world champion 9-Ball player before 60 years
A Particular Outstanding Ability	Jump shots and skilled Cue sport tricks