WIN A CHANCE TO PLAY IN WORLD 8-BALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

DEAL STRUCK TO PLAY QUALIFIERS AT RILEYS OUTLETS

IT'S the most prestigious tournament on the 8-Ball Pool calendar and now you too can have a chance to compete in the final stages of the World Championships at Blackpool.
Indeed, as well as playing for a share of a £17,500 prize fund, if lady luck smiles, then you could progress to the televised stages of an event steeped in history and tradition.


World Championships Arena, Blackpool, England.


The biggest World Championship qualifier of its kind gets underway later this month (May) and now is the time to sign up.

A total of 26 clubs, from Cardiff to Croydon, Aberdeen to Brighton, are staging qualifiers, including 12 Rileys venues. One player from each venue is guaranteed to progress to Blackpool's Imperial Hotel and receive a minimum two free nights' accommodation.  
The first qualifying tournament takes place at Greens Sports Bar, Dumfries on May 13. The last qualifier goes ahead at Penrith's O'Neils Sports Lounge on June 5.

Depending on entry numbers some clubs may promote two players to the finals venue in June.
Entry costs just £20-00 with forms and cheques sent to: World Championship Pool Office, 20 South View, Bamford, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL 11 5HU.

2012 European Team Champions

Mens A European Championship Team Final

Ireland A

8

7

Wales A

Mens B European Championship Team Final

England B

8

2

Ireland C

Ladies European Championship Team Final

England Ladies

8

5

Northern Ireland Ladies

Junior European Championship Team Final

England

8

2

Ireland

Under 21's European Championship Team Final

England Under 21's

5

2

Ireland Under 21's

Over 50's European Championship Team Final

England Over 50's

5

2

Scotland Over 50's

2012 European Championships Individuals

Images from the 2012 European Championships below:

Download the 2012 European Championships Programme HERE

Schedules for team events are available here

Draws for the individual competitions are available here

NO EURO CRISIS IN DUBLIN

Economies may be in crisis across the continent but pool's stock couldn't be higher as the forthcoming European Championships are expected to prove.

In fact, this month's tournament at the Green Isle Hotel, Dublin (February 20-24) promises to be one of the largest ever staged.

More than 300 players will descend on the Irish capital, ensuring at least for a few days local businesses will benefit from a valuable injection of euro.     Read more...