Men’s World Championships Qualifier 2014

This is your opportunity to play in the 2014 World Pool championships by entering the EPA qualifying stages, to be held at Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth.

Four players will win through to join the world’s leading players to compete for the title of World Pool Champion at the Grand Finals at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool.

Closing Dates for entries is: SUNDAY 16 MARCH 2014 and Entry forms available from EPA website, or contact the Tournament Office. 12 Helston Grove, Grove Hill West, Hemel Hempstead, Herts. HP2 6NU. Email: tournaments@epa.org.uk

Tournament Regulations

Entry: Restricted to EPA card holders who are over 18 years of age by the closing date, with an entry fee of £25 per person. Eligibility will be checked prior to play commencing. Closing date for entry is Sunday 16 March. Entry forms to be sent, with a cheque/postal order, made payable to EPA, to the tournament office.

Rules: Played to World 8-ball Pool Rules.

Play: Play will commence at 5pm on Thursday 27tMarch (subject to entries). Friday’s play will commence at 9am. The event will be played down to the last four players who will go forward to the Grand Finals in Blackpool commencing on Tuesday 24 June. Prize includes £400 cash, entry in to the event and two nights accommodation in the four star Imperial Hotel Blackpool.

The draw will be displayed on the EPA website as soon as possible after the close of entries. This is an open draw, all players should plan that they may be required to play on Thursday

Dress Code: No denims or trainers please. EPA Dress code will be enforced.

Venue: Vauxhall Holiday Park, Great Yarmouth. Accommodation forms will be forwarded if requested, giving special rates for those who wish to stay over the weekend. Thursday evening accommodation will be available at no extra cost for entrants who are staying the weekend, subject to availability.

Conditions of Entry: All players must agree to abide by the Rules and Regulations of the English Pool Association.  The Tournament Director’s decisions will be final in all cases. This is a limited entry competition and the competition will be closed prior to the closing date if sufficient entries are received.