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As the 2019 season enters the final 4 months of the season, so does the process for selecting those IFPA sanctioned events that end up on the Stern Pro Circuit for the 2020 season.

The top 15 events currently on the SPC will earn the right to stay on the SPC for next season. Each season 5 new events will be included in the SPC, replacing the 5 current events with the lowest average WPPR point total over the past three years.

The IFPA is excited to announce that the dates have been set for the 17th annual IFPA World Pinball Championship. IFPA17 will be held May 29-31, 2020, with the 7th edition of the Epstein Cup scheduled for Thursday, May 28th, 2020.

Our host will be The Pinball Asylum in Fort Myers, Florida.

We will continue to update details on the event HERE.

Here are the July 2019 IFPA winners for Player of the Month and Biggest Movers:

Player of the Month:
Craig Pullen (95.23 WPPR’s)

Biggest Movers:
Scott Yager (+22,070 spots), Conrad Rustad (+13,455 spots) and Harrison Kwik (+9,078 spots)

These players have now all qualified for the Stern Rewards Program for 2019. Congrats to everyone!

Now This posted a video on the growth of women participating in competitive pinball. Click HERE to watch the video.

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We are excited to announce that all 2019-20 IFPA State/Provincial/District Championships will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2020. Additional details will be provided when we get closer to the end of the season. Players are encouraged to reach out to their IFPA State/Provincial/District Representative for any questions regarding your specific Championship.

Other dates worth mentioning:
2019-20 IFPA North American Pinball Championship –> Thursday, March 5th, 2020
2020 IFPA Women’s World Pinball Championship –> Thursday, March 5th, 2020
2020 IFPA Pin-Masters: World Pin-Golf Championships –> Friday, March 6-8, 2020
*These events will all be at Game Exchange of Colorado in Denver, CO – 2650 6th Ave, Denver, CO 80204
*All North American and Women’s World Championship finalists will have a spot in the IFPA Pin-Masters reserved for them.

In the history of competitive pinball, 30 players have had the chance to call themselves a Major Champion.

The record books will have to wait a little longer to expand that list to 31, as Keith Elwin captured his record 11th Major Championship with a victory at the 2019 Pinburgh Match Play Championships this weekend. Keith also expanded his record for the most top 4 finishes in Major Championships to 18.

Daniele Acciari increased his top 4 finishes in Major Championships to 12 (tying himself for 2nd most of all-time). Andrew Rosa II became the 90th player in history to earn a top 4 finish at a Major Championship with his 3rd place finish. Cryss Stephens increased his top 4 finishes in Major Championships to 5 (one of only 15 players to do so).

To view the most current list of Major Championship stats, click HERE.

Congrats to Keith!

The Journal Gazette in Fort Wayne, IN published an article on the increased participation of women in competitive pinball at Fort Wayne Pinball Wizards World. Click HERE to read the article.

Re: in New Zealand posted a video interview with the current #1 ranked female player in the world, Danielle Peck. Click HERE to watch the video.