WORLD EIGHTBALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011
After 18 consecutive years with the championships televised on BSKYB, there could still be a last minute agreement which will continue the proud record. However, even if the finals are not covered for Sky, the cameras will still be in
the usual television arena, preparing to "Live Stream" the latter stages of the event to the world. Support for the Eightball World Championships has increased in all sections of the game, showing continued development for the sport following the excellent 2011 European Championships in Malta which had over 300 players and supporters in attendance.
Details of how to obtain tickets for the World Semi-Finals held on Monday 4th July (6pm and 9pm) plus Finals day on Tuesday 5th July will be shown on www.wepf.org by the end of May. Prize monies, if televised, will be as per last year at £30,000 and if "streamed" will still be £26,000.
Australia's mens squad is one of their strongest ever at the event making them one of the favourites, whilst European Champions, Wales, will be another seeking to take the title from holders England. Wales Ladies will be strong candidates to retain their world crown but with 8 ladies teams in the championships, there are other countries who will be seeking to take their title. With 9 junior, 10 under 21's and 10 over 50's squads, 2011 looks to be the most competitive World Eightball Pool Championships ever held, our regards to all countries.
CHAMPIONSHIP PROGRAMME Commences on Saturday 25th with the new format for the qualifiers which will see venue winners from around the UK competing in a Round-Robin event to decide which players go forward to the 1st round proper on Tuesday 28th. Men's team programme begins on Saturday 25th at 6pm with further matches on Sun/Mon/Tues and Fri 1st July.
The individual championship starts on Tuesday 28th June - Final on Tues 5th July. Ladies team programme also commences on Sat 25th and continues throughout the week with the individual event starting on Sunday 26th
Final also to be held on Tues 5th July. Monday 27th June sees the start of the Under 21 and Over 50 programmes. Tuesday 28th June is the first day for the Junior and Wheelchair events. Presentation night for the above 4 events is Friday 1st July, 7pm.
WORLD MASTERS PROGRAMME Starts on Friday 1st July at 8.30pm and continues throughout Saturday and Sunday with Mens final on Monday 4th. The Ladies World Master will be completed over one day, Sunday 3rd July. Entry will be around 400 for the Mens event and 64 for the Ladies event. Prize Fund for the World Masters will be in the region of £20,000
