Class ?>core_secure line 51 'uri' ); ?>HERE Pro9.co.uk - European Pool Player Resource http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/ Pro9 Admin en-us Pro9.co.uk - European Pool Player Resource images/logo.gif http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/ Pro9.co.uk - European Pool Player Resource 88 31 2010 Bunny Open - International Billiard Tournament http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1247 <b>2010 Bunny Open - International Billiard Tournament</b>
Patrick's Canadian Taverne
Alemannenstrasse 49
6830 Rankweil
Austria
+43-(0)5522-48928
<b><a href="http://www.patricks.at/">www.patricks.at</a></b>
<b><a href="http://www.bunny-open.at">www.bunny-open.at</a></b>
 
4-5 April 2010

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<b>Players are invited to attend the Bunny Intenrational Open</b>

There's no Euro Tour in Austria this year, but players won't have to miss out on the legendary friendly atmosphere and fabulous playing conditions at Patrick's Canadian Taverne this year, instead thye can attend the Bunny International Open.

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<b>"Read More..." for further details!</b> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 23:24:50 UT Second GB9 World Pool Masters Qualifier http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1246 <b>Second GB9 WPM Qualifier</b>
Barcel Blackpool Imperial Hotel
North Promenade
Blackpool
FY1 2HB 
<b><a href="http://www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk/hotels/northern-england/barcelo-blackpool-imperial-hotel/">www.barcelo-hotels.co.uk</a></b>
<b><a href="http://www.gb9balltour.com/worldpoolmasters.htm">www.gb9balltour.com/worldpoolmasters.htm</a></b>

Monday 26 April 2010

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<b>Second spot available for once-in-a-lifetime opportunity!</b>

Following the large demand for places in the first qualifier to be held in Buxton next week GB9 is pleased to announce we are now accepting entries for a second qualifier, which will be held in Blackpool after the GB9 Paul Medati Trophy.

Any player who has entered the first qualifier may increase their chances of securing a place in the WPM by entering the second qualifier now. We will refund the entry fee to any player entering the second qualifier who is successful in winning the first one.

<b>"Read More..." for the details.</b> Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:08:48 UT Mosconi Cup Goes Back to Its Roots http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1245 <b>2010 PartyPoker.net Mosconi Cup</b>
York Hall Leisure Centre
5-15 Old Ford Road 
Bethnal Green 
London 
E2 9PJ
Tel: 020 8980 2243
<b><a href="http://www.matchroompool.com/page/MosconiCup/Home">www.matchroompool.com</a></b>

Thursday-Sunday 9-12 December 2010 

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<b>December Return to Pool’s Most ‘Intimidating’ Venue</b>

MATCHROOM SPORT can announce that the 2010 PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup will be taking place at the fabled York Hall, Bethnal Green, London from Thursday 9th to Sunday 12th December.

Home to the event for a six year period, the Mosconi Cup was last played in the famous East London boxing venue in 2002, when Europe won the trophy following six years of total domination by the USA.

Following a multi-million pound refurbishment of the York Hall, the PartyPoker.com Mosconi Cup returns for its first UK appearance in eight years.

One man delighted by the event’s return to London is Finland’s Mika Immonen. A five-time York Hall loser in previous years, Immonen has now established himself as the world’s leading player and will be a front-runner for a berth on the 2010 Euro team.

‘I love the fact that we are going back to the York Hall. What could be a more perfect setting for the Mosconi?’ said Immonen.

‘No memories in my pool career compare to the York Hall. The atmosphere was electric, and I can't wait to see how it is now. It has been my dream to go back there...bring it on..!

Matchroom Sport chairman and Mosconi Cup promoter, Barry Hearn, is looking forward to recreating the wild atmosphere that made the East London venue so charismatic.

‘The York Hall has a special place in the history of the Mosconi Cup and it’s fair to say that at times, it was the game’s most intimidating arena,’ commented Hearn.

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<b>"Read More..." for the details.</b> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:44:41 UT 2010 Amway WPA Women's World 9-Ball Open http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1244 <b>2010 Amway WPA Women's World 9-Ball Open</b>
Living Mall
Bade Road
Core Pacific City
Taipei
Taiwan
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<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/downloads/AmwayWPAWomensWorld9BallOpen_AsianRankingWomen9Ball.xls">Asian Ranking Women 9 Ball</a></b> - Download the XLS file.
<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/downloads/AmwayWPAWomensWorld9BallOpen_Top24ToFinalResults.pdf">Top 24 To Final Results</a></b> - Download the PDF file.
<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/downloads/AmwayWPAWomensWorld9BallOpen_PrizeMoneyBreakdown.pdf">Prize Money Breakdown</a></b> - PDF file.
<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/downloads/AmwayWPAWomensWorld9BallOpen_GroupResult.pdf">Group Results</a></b> - PDF file.

4-7 March 2010

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<i>Korea's Yu Ram Cha in action the 2010 Amway WPA Women's World 9-Ball Open</i></center>
<b>Korea's Yu Ram Cha wins in Taiwan</b>

A nerve shattering close call in the quarter-finals resulting in a victory by the narrowest of margins after a hill-hill battle with the USA's Vivian Villareal, was just one of the close calls that Korea's Yu Ram Cha faced on her way to the top of the podium in this most prestigious of annual events, once again sponsored by Amway and hosted in the delightful Taipei City, Taiwan.   

Surprisingly for such an international field, the final match turned out to be an all Korean affair, with Yu Ram Cha meeting compatriot Ga Young Kim. This time it was not so close and the young super-star of pool made short work of her opponent with a decisive 11-5 victory.

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<b>"Read More..." for further details.</b> Mon, 08 Mar 2010 10:35:45 UT Delta-13 Named As Official Rack for MBO London Pool Tour http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1242 <b>Metropolitan Billiard Organisation</b>
Ste Williams
Metropolitan Billiard Organisation 
0044 207 1931493 / 0044 792 4494238
<b><a href="mailto:ste@mbo-pool.com">ste@mbo-pool.com</a></b>
<b><a href="http://www.mbo-pool.com">www.mbo-pool.com</a></b>
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Sunday 7 March 2010

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<b>Delta-13 Named As Official Rack for MBO London Pool Tour</b>

The Metropolitan Billiard Organisation  has signed Executive Billiards, home of the Delta-13 rack; as a Gold Level Sponsor for the MBO London Pool Tour.

The long term contract confirms Delta-13 as the Official Rack for the high profile London based pool tour. The Colorado USA based engineering company Executive Billiards will support all MBO tours and events, sealing the agreement in time for the London Qualification Tournaments for the Matchroom Sport World Pool Masters; in Shepherds Bush, London, on the 6th and 7th March 2010.

“We're pleased to partner and sponsor the MBO Tour and are looking forward to building a long term relationship here, focusing on quality tournaments and increasing enthusiasm for the sport.” said Terry Taggart, President, Executive Billiards; manufacturer of the Delta-13 Billiard Rack. “The MBO management has many years of successful billiard experience which will translate into a strong organisation. We've just started our second year supporting the British Wheelchair Pool Players Association and Matthew Gleaves has been terrific to work with, so when the opportunity surfaced to work with another prestigious British billiard tour, it made a lot of sense for us.”

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Riviera Hotel & Casino
2901 Las Vegas Blvd, South
Las Vegas, 
Nevada 8910909
USA
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<b><a href="http://www.partypoker.com/index.htm?wm=3129040">www.partypoker.net</a></b>

Wednesday-Sunday 12-16 May 2010

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<b>Five Spots up for Grabs in Asia!  </b>

WITH THE PartyPoker.net World Pool Masters qualifying period now underway, Matchroom Sport can announce two further qualifying events in Asia that will offer five spots in total.

2010 sees the Masters field increase from 16 players up to 64, a number that will see approximately half the field invited and the other half qualifying.

The first event takes place on Thursday 18th March at the International Pool Club in Taipei, Taiwan and offers one spot to the eventual winner. Produced by the Chinese Taipei Billiards Association, all interested players are advised to contact Sophie Chen (<a href="mailto:bact.tw@msa.hinet.net">bact.tw@msa.hinet.net</a> or fax to +886-2-27261130).

The Golden Break Pool Club in Selangor, Malaysia is the venue for a larger regional qualifying tournament that will see four Masters spots up for grabs. This is scheduled to take place from Tuesday to Friday 13th – 16th April and will be operated by XZ Sports (www.xzsports.com)

Sanctioned by the Malaysian Snooker & Billiards Federation, all enquiries should be directed to David Ong - <a href="mailto:david@xzbilliards.com">david@xzbilliards.com</a> or +6012 209 2609.                          

Working with an array of respected partners around the world, the qualifying events take in France, England, Scotland, Holland, Belgium, Norway, Poland, Romania, Sweden, Russia, Spain, Canada, USA, Australia, Malaysia, Taiwan and Japan. This will give every pool player in the world the opportunity to win a trip to Las Vegas and mix it with the world’s elite in the Masters.

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<b>"Read More..." for the details.</b> Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:52:21 UT BWPPA Dynamic Billard Birmingham Open Results http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1240 <b>BWPPA Ranking Event No.1</b>
Rileys American Pool and Snooker Club - Birmingham
21-22 Essex Street
Birmingham
West Midlands
B5 4TR 
Tel: 0121 666 6811
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<b><a href="http://www.rileysltd.co.uk">www.rileysltd.co.uk</a></b>
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Saturday/Sunday 20/21 February 2010

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<i>Roy Kimberley continues his winning ways.</i></center>
<b>Kimberley makes it 4 in a row</b>

As a new decade began for the British Wheelchair Pool Players Association, Europe’s biggest wheelchair 9-ball tour. Roy Kimberley continued his relentless domination of the tour, winning the opening main event of the 2010 BWPPA season at his home club Rileys Birmingham (Essex Street). The tour welcomed a new tournament director Andy Warden and welcomed back Aslam Abubaker, who participated in his first BWPPA event in 3 years, the BWPPA also welcomed a newcomer Darren Staddon.

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<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1240">"Read More..."</a> for the details.</b> Wed, 24 Feb 2010 11:01:08 UT HUNT IS ON TO FIND NEXT ‘ROCKET’ RONNIE http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1239 <center><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/gallery/gallery/Pro9Advertising/2010RileysPromoRonnieSearchPosterLarge.jpg"><img src="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/gallery/gallery/Pro9Advertising/2010RileysPromoRonnieSearchPoster457.jpg" /></a>
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<b>Snooker clubs giant Rileys and legend O’Sullivan team up to tap into talent</b>

<b><a href="http://www.rileys.co.uk">Rileys</a></b>, the UK’s leading cue sports operator, have teamed up with green baize legend Ronnie O’Sullivan to find the future star of snooker.

Ronnie and Rileys believe they can find the next ‘Rocket’ through a series of ‘Future Stars’ competitions nationwide for under-16s starting 27th March. 

Regional events will produce 120 winners, who then go head-to-head at regional venues until 8 players are left standing.

The 8 will attend a ‘boot camp’ in Sheffield during the World Championships where they will be coached by top players in the game.

They will then be put through their paces in a series of skills tests and interviews with Ronnie, who will then choose his winner – and start the process of turning him into snooker superstar!
Along with this top coaching and mentoring by Ronnie, Rileys will provide the winner with a financial package worth £5,000 to support his snooker dreams.

Ronnie said: “Firstly, this youngster will have to love the game. Then, he or she will need pots of talents. And probably most important of all, the desire to go all the way.“

“The winner will work on cue skills and strategies with me, and I will do everything I can to help.“

<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1239">"Read More..."</a> for the details.</b> Sun, 21 Feb 2010 11:05:02 UT GB9 'WAGs' activties http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1238 <b>GB9 Ball Tour
PRESS RELEASE</b>
Great Britain's Official 9 Ball Tour 
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<b><a href="http://www.gb9balltour.com/documents/wags/wags_2010_1.pdf">*** DOWNLOAD THE FLYER FOR MORE INFORMATION ***</a></b> - Small .pdf 

Tuesday 16 February 2010

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<b>GB9 'WAGs' activities</b>

The move to hotels and developments for the tour mean that for many tour members each event can now be a true family occasion.  The superb facilities on offer at Barcel hotels make it a great excuse for players to bring wives, girlfriends and children to enjoy the weekend.  We thought it was a good idea to try to put on some sort of activity specifically for the WAGs and children at each tour event, and also to point people to local activities and attractions that they can enjoy whilst their boyfriend or hubby plays pool all day.

<b>"Read More..." for the details.</b> Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:07:14 UT February's Inside POOL Magazine Available for Free Download http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1237 <center><a href="http://www.insidepoolmag.com/magazines/february-2010-insidepool-magazine.html"><img src="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/gallery/gallery/Pro9Advertising/2010InsidePOOLFebruaryFrontCover457.jpg" width="457" /></a>
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<b>Dennis Hatch Powers USA Team to Mosconi Cup Glory</b>

The February issue of Inside POOL Magazine, which again features Dennis Hatch on the cover as Team USA wins the Mosconi Cup at the MGM Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, NV, has been made available for free download at InsidePOOLmag.com. This month the download features new technology in online billiards magazine viewing such as enhanced clarity, full-screen full length videos, links to favorite web sites, flipping pages, zooming, emailing, sharing, and printing.

<b><a href="http://www.pro9.co.uk/html/article.php?sid=1237">"Read More..."</a> for the details.</b> Mon, 15 Feb 2010 13:11:51 UT