Bangor Pool enthusiasts John Lowry and Sam Newell from SHOOTERS POOL HALL and THE KINGFISHER BAR respectively, have announced details of a new "NI BLACKBALL POOL TOUR" they are running. There are 3 categories, MENS, LADIES and SENIORS. For the Seniors players must have been 41 or over on January 1st 2011. This rises to 42 or over on January 1st 2012. For Mens and Ladies players minimum age is 16.How to enterYou can put in your name with entry fee at either bar or ring Scott Hay on 07927 657351
Scoring system per event
Winner 15 , Runner up 12 , Semis 9, Quarters 6, Last sixteen 3, Any wins before last sixteen 1
Players receive 1 bonus point for each event they participate in.
> Top 16 from Mens Tour and Top 16 from Seniors Tour will play off in Finals Day for the cash prizes (players 17th-32nd will play in the plate) 1st will play 16th, 2nd plays 15th and so on.
> Top 8 from the Ladies Tournament will play off in Finals Day for the cash prizes (players 9th - 32nd will play in the plate) 1st will play 8th, 2nd plays 7th and so on.
> Players must confirm entry 1 week before events to be in the draw, £20 entry per event, open draw made on the Friday before play. Players can pay for next event at on the day of current event.
> A £10 fine will be incurred for non attendance, this must be paid before player enters another event. In extreme cases 24 hours notice of non attendance must be given.
> Tournaments start at 11:00am sharp.
> All quoted prize money is based on 64 Men, 20 Ladies and 32 Seniors entries. Prize fund may go up or down according to numbers.
> All Mens & Seniors players must enter a minimum of 6 events to play in Finals Week, 5 for Ladies
> Dress code - Dressy trousers, shirt with collar, dress shoes (No jean type trousers, football shirts/ logos or trainers)
Estimated prize breakdown (dependant on entries)
MENS (Top 16)
Winner £3000, Runner Up £1600, Semi Finalists £800, Quarter Finalists £400, Last 16 £100
MENS PLATE (17-32)
Winner £800, Runner Up £300, Semi Finalists £180, Quarter Finalists £100, Last 16 £40
LADIES (Top 8)
Winner £500, Runner Up £300, Semi Finalists £175, Quarter Finalists £100
LADIES PLATE (9-32)
Winner £150, Runner Up £100, Semi Finalists £50, Quarter Finalists £40
SENIORS (Top 16)
Winner £1500, Runner Up £800, Semi Finalists £400, Quarter Finalists £200, Last 16 £50
SENIORS PLATE (17-32)
Winner £400, Runner Up £180, Semi Finalists £90, Quarter Finalists £50, Last 16 £20
Mens Dates
Tour 1 - Sunday 16th October (split between both venues)
Tour 2 - Sunday 20th October (split between both venues)
Tour 3 - Sunday 4th December (split between both venues)
Tour 4 - Sunday 15th January (split between both venues)
Tour 5 - Sunday 19th February (split between both venues)
Tour 6 - Sunday 4th March (split between both venues)
Tour 7 - Sunday 29th April (split between both venues)
Tour 8 - Sunday 27th May (split between both both venues)
Finals Day - Sunday 17th June (venue TBC)
Ladies Dates
Shooters Pool Hall, Bangor
Tour 1 - Sunday 13th November (Shooters)
Tour 2 - Sunday 11th December (Kingfisher)
Tour 3 - Sunday 12th February (Shooters)
Tour 5 - Sunday 15th April (Kingfisher)
Tour 6 - Sunday 13th May (Shooters)
Finals Day - Sunday 3rd June (venue TBC)
Seniors Dates
Tour 1 - Sunday 9th October (Shooters)
Tour 2 - Sunday 13th November (Kingfisher)
Tour 3 - Sunday 11th December (Shooters)
Tour 4 - Sunday 12th February (Kingfisher)
Tour 5 - Sunday 26th February (Shooters)
Tour 6 - Sunday 18th March (Kingfisher)
Tour 7 - Sunday 15th April (Shooters)
Tour 8 - Sunday 13th May (Kingfisher)
Finals Day - Sunday 10th June (venue TBC)
Terms and conditions subject to change, please check back regularly.
Tournament Directors decision final.