Amir Billiards Club
Hamad Bin Abdullah St
Farouj Al Wadi Building
Mezzanine floor (M1)
P.O. Box 3564
Fujairah City
United Arab Emirates
Email: pro9wc@yahoo.co.uk
Text: +44 7830 376 429
21-27 February 2007
WPA World 8 Ball Championship Qualifiers
So you think that you can play 8 Ball? To a World Class level?
Not afraid to travel? Well here is something that might interest you.
The World 8 Ball Championship will be played in the United Arab Emirates and you can join the field. There are ten spots available in the final stages (Last 64) of this major tournament. You can play up to six times in the preliminary events. The entry fees are very low – only $28 each event or $112 for five events.
Click on "Read More..." for the details.
Should you qualify then you will lineup against the likes of Reyes and Bustamante or reigning World 9 Ball king, Ronny Alcano. You will also be eligible to play in the Middle East Open which is a one day tournament on 27th February preceding the World 8 Ball Championship which runs from 2nd to 8th March.
You will also be invited to play in the lucrative Mid East 9 Ball Tour which is planned for later this year.
You can pick up a flight to Dubai for a little over £200 from the UK and stay at the fabulous Le Meridian Hotel at a discounted rate. If enough players are interested then we will even arrange a Jeep Safari for you.
Be Adventureous! See The World! Play the World’s Greatest Players!
If you would like more information then...
or text to +44 7830 376 429
Tournament Format
All matches are RACE TO 5 with alternate break – single elimination.
All players who sign up for the maximum option can play in up to 5 events. These will be drawn at random and players are not allowed choice of groups. The restrictions are outlined below.
The cost of the maximum option is $112 US.
Only the top 32 non qualified players can enter Event 10. Maximum 32 players with non filled spots coming from the ranking list. There will be an additional fee of $30 US for this event.
Players may enter individual events but there is no guarantee of places being available.
THE TEN QUALIFIERS
Will receive a spot in the final stages (last 64) of the Championship where they are guaranteed $500 US.
They will also play in THE AMIR 9 BALL INVITATION which carries a prize fund of
WINNER $500 2nd $250 3rd $125 4th $125
only open to 10 qualified players plus the 6 highest ranked non qualified players
SCHEDULE
Event 1 - 32 players
Wednesday 21st February
Players in this event may not enter Events 2 or 4
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Event 2 - 32 players
Thursday 22nd February
Players in this event may not enter Events 1 or 3
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Event 3
Thursday 22nd February
Players in this event may not enter Events 2 or 4
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Event 4
Friday 23rd February
Players in this event may not enter Events 1 or 3
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Event 5 - 32 players
Saturday 24th February
Players in this event may not enter Event 6
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Event 6
Saturday 24th February
Players in this event may not enter Event 5
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Event 7
Sunday 25th February
This Event is open to all players
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Event 8 - 32 players
Monday 26th February
Players in this event may not enter Event 9
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Event 9
Monday 26th February
Players in this event may not enter Event 8
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Event 10 - 32 players
Tuesday 27th February
This event is open to the top 32 non qualified players
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Typical Schedule
Player – Mohammad Smith Player – Kevin Patel
Event 2 Wed 10 Event 1 Tue 5
Event 4 Thu 10 Event 3 Wed 1.30
Event 5 Thu 1.30 Event 5 Thu 1.30
Event 7 Fri 12 Event 7 Fri 12
Event 8 Sat 10 Event 9 Sat 1.30
Event 10 Sun 10 Event 10 Sun 10
THE AMIR 9 BALL INVITATION
This will commence at 2 on Sunday 27th
BONUS EXTRA
Players participating in the WC Qualifying tournaments will be invited to play in the lucrative Mid East Tour which we are planning to launch later this year in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait and Qatar.