GB9
Topic: GB9 Tour - 2016 Season

We are pleased to announce that the GB 9 Ball Tour will once again host all five of its 2016 events at the fantastic Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Telford. We are really grateful for their continued support of the tour and look forward to working with them again next season. We have agreed a deadline of 30 November 2015 with the venue for GB9 to secure at least 90 signed up members (entry forms and £75 deposit), the tour will be limited to the first 96 to apply and we are already a good way towards that. If however we fail to reach the required level of support by the deadline in all likelihood the hotel venue will not wish to continue their support.

We really don’t want this to happen and sincerely hope that you all get behind YOUR tour. Rest assured that if we fail to achieve the 90 player support required then all deposits will be refunded without delay.

All existing GB9 members are guaranteed a spot on the tour in 2016 providing they re-join by 30 November. Once all 96 spots are filled then your name will be added to a reserve list. If you are not one of the first 96 to apply and pay then your deposit will be refunded immediately.

** DON’T DELAY AND GET YOUR APPLICATION FORM IN NOW **

We have firmed up most of the details of the tour format for next season and in doing so we have taken on-board feedback from a number of players who have taken the time to write or talk to us, weighed up with what is achievable and workable. We are pleased to announce the following highlights:

•    Tour will be limited to 96 members – 16 Pro’s plus 80 Challenge players. Reserves will only be allowed to play if a member cannot attend an event
•    All five events will be held at the Park Inn by Radisson Hotel, Telford, UK
•    The Main event will be double elimination to the last 16 then straight knockout
•    The official UK No.1 and No.2 at the end of the season will receive a cash bonus of £1,000 and £500 respectively
•    The top two ranked Challenge division players at the end of the season will be offered a Pro spot in the following season with a 50% reduction in fees
•    The Pro event will remain as a 16 player field playing double elimination to the last 8 then straight knockout. If you wish to be considered for the Pro division please indicate this on your application form
•    We will retain the two-tier Challenge division which has proved popular with the lower ability players
•    If there are fewer than 64 Challenge players at an event all players will play in a single Challenge event
•    ALL players will accrue ranking points, not just GB9 members. This means that anybody playing GB9 events in 2016 will have an official UK ranking
•    Continuation of Calcutta auction at all events (subject to support)
•    Vacant tables at the latter stages of the main event on Saturday afternoons will be used to host a Scotch Doubles side events (extra entry fees will be payable)
•    Midnight Flyer events to be run on Friday and Saturday evenings as usual

** DON’T DELAY AND GET YOUR APPLICATION FORM IN NOW **

EVENT DATES

Confirmed dates for the 2016 season:

•    GB9 Midlands Classic: 29-31 January
•    GB9 Paul Medati Trophy: 8-10 April
•    GB9 Northern Masters: 22-24 July
•    GB9 Southern Masters: 16-18 September
•    GB9 British Grand Prix: 11-13 November

PRIZE MONEY

Main Event
Winner: £1,100
Runner-up: £550
3rd: £300
5th: £150
9th: £100
Total Per Event: £3,650

Pro Event
Winner: £1,000
Runner-up: £500
3rd: £250
5th: £125
Total Per Event: £2,500

Challenge Event - Tier 1
Winner: £500
Runner-up: £250
3rd: £150
5th: £75
Total Per Event: £1,350

Challenge Event - Tier 2
Winner: £350
Runner-up: £175
3rd: £100
5th: £50
Total Per Event: £925

Total Prize money per Event: £8,425
(subject to a full field of 96 players at each event)

MEMBERSHIP AND ENTRY FEES

Annual membership will be priced at £450 Challenge (Men) and £900 Pro, there are further discounts for Ladies, Wheelchair and Junior players (see below). This includes entry to either Main and Challenge or Main or Pro at all five tour events for the season. You can choose to pay the annual fee up front or in the following minimum instalments – You can pay extra amounts at any time if you wish to pay off your account earlier:

Challenge Division (Men)
Deposit by 30 November: £75
At Event 1: £150
At Event 2: £150
At Event 3: £75
TOTAL: £450

Pro Division
Deposit by 31 November: £75
At Event 1: £300
At Event 2: £300
At Event 3: £225
TOTAL: £900

Challenge Division (Ladies & Wheelchair)
Deposit by 31 November: £75
At Event 1: £150
At Event 2: £125
TOTAL: £350

Challenge Division (Juniors 14-18 )
Deposit by 31 November: £75
At Event 1: £100
At Event 2: £75
TOTAL: £250

Entries for single events are welcome (subject to a space being available), and will be priced at £100 challenge (men), £190 for Pro, £80 for Ladies/Wheelchair and £60 for Juniors.

FEEDBACK

GB9 are always keen to hear constructive feedback from players and you can do this either in person to myself or any of the GB9 committee at tour events or by email directly to me (andy.warden@gb9balltour.com) or you can contact all of the committee members by using the email address committee@gb9balltour.com. What we do ask is that you do not post negative comments on public forums or social media sites which are visible both by existing or potential GB9 tour sponsors. Thank you for your understanding.

** DON’T DELAY AND GET YOUR APPLICATION FORM IN NOW **


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Andy Warden, GB9 - Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √

Come on everyone, get signed up quickly or 9 Ball Pool will be dead in the Uk again....

This is a very well run Tour that is played in great conditions and offers lots of opportunity for all standards of players with very decent prize funds on offer also...

So get signed up ASAP as only 5 days left..

There was 83 runners at the last event so dont miss out!!!

Keep up the great work GB9    

                         Mark " Granite " Gray.

Well said Mark and thanks for the support and kind words!!

Interest this year from as far a field as Sudan, South Africa, Italy and Spain!!

DO WE REALLY WANT AMERICAN POOL TO DIE IN THE UK!!
American Pool has never really done itself just in the UK. It's a shame because we have many great players!!
The number of pool clubs are dwindling the future of our game may look bleak. However we have one saving grace! The GB9 ball tour!! We have undoubtedly the best national tour on the planet!! It is actually on par with the Eurotour but yet the Gb9 is only a national tour. I don't think we appreciate this enough and sometimes take it for granted.
We need alot more players to sign up for the 2016 season otherwise the world's best tour could be in danger. If you are thinking about it but haven't yet signed up...pull your finger out and let's support the tour!! You never realise the importance of what you have until you lose it!!!

Well Said Imran..........

Thanks for kind words Jim, much appreciated. I can't stress enough how in the balance things are.

I hope many players are leaving it to the last minute otherwise unfortunately GB9 won't be back next season

Andy some players maybe unable to pay the deposit at the moment...maybe waiting for payday or Xmas comittments. Maybe those in such a situation and want to join next season should speak to you and arrange something. I know you're a reasonable guy to deal with

Absolutely, if anybody is struggling to pay their deposit please fill in your application form anyway and then drop me a message or email. andy.warden @ gb9balltour.com

Get on board guys..... Only place you can play on great equipment, the most professionally run tournaments in the country, streamed matches and the opportunity to mix it up with some great players!
Get signed up and don't miss you!

Craig Osborne 2015 UK no.1.

Get on board guys..... Only place you can play on great equipment, the most professionally run tournaments in the country, streamed matches and the opportunity to mix it up with some great players!
Get signed up and don't miss you!

Craig Osborne 2015 UK no.1.

Well said Ossie... Both Times!!

I just wanted to add a comment onto this if I may..

As an amateur player, I have played 9-ball for around 2 years and play to an OK standard, I've always wanted to play on the tour but have never been able to afford to play. After all, being 23 and having to work full time plus paying for cues ect isn't easy.

I think it's difficult for people to come up with the cash just before Xmas.

I'm glad to say that I have paid a deposit and I hope the tour goes ahead as I'm excited to play my first GB9 experience.

Thanks to All. Hope it goes ahead

67 Applications with 24 hours to go. We are 23 short of the minimum number required so need a last push from everyone!!

Abnaof, Mazin
Abubaker, Aslam
Beeston, Michael
Brisley, Michael
Bryan, Jamie
Buckley, Benji
Callaghan, Louis
Challenger, Terry
Chick, Steve
Colclough, Stewart
Collins, Adam
Collins, Mark
Cook, Daniel
Cooper, Neil
Coton, Alan
Cowie, Chris
Cripps, Robin
Dad, Arfan
Davies, John
Davies, Terry
De beer, Andre
Enstone, Gwilym
Esmaiel, Mohamed
Evans, Dave
Exposito, Juan Carlos
Fee, Ed
Foster, Mark
Fraser, Chris
Gardner, Simon
George, Ben
Gray, Mark
Hall, Chris
Hamer, Ryan
Happs, Lee
Harris, Bob
Hawthorn, Matt
Holt, Bradley
Hooley, Karl
Hopkin, David
Ibrahim, Can
John, Alan
Majid, Imran
Margossian, Neil
Massey, Damian
Mccarthy, Darren
Mccormick, Ian
Mole, Jimmy
Nathwani, Ashik
Nelson, Dave
Nelson, Kellymarie
O'Neill, Ryan
Osborne, Craig
Overton, Damian
Parker, Brad
Parker, Mark
Paterson, David
Poultney, Edward
Pugh, Gareth
Radomski, Fi
Roper, Julian
Rowles, Kevin
Seeney, Craig
Seville, Chris
Shepherd, Mark
Simpson, Kev
Sporton, Dean
Staveley, Tom
Stevens, Adam
Stock, Andrew
Storry, Shaun
Sykes, Adam
Taggart, Jason
Taylor, Kevin
Taylor, Martyn
Taylor, Paul
Teahan, Christopher
Turner, Jordan
Warden, Andy
Weaver, Carl
Weaver, Kurtis
Weaver, Steve
White, Jamie
Wildman, Phil
Will, Stuart
Williams, Steve
Worrow, David
Worthington, Andy


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Andy Warden, GB9 - Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √

I know of a good few more that r signing up tomoz....

Up to 87 applications after closing date. Shame we couldn't make the 96 we had at this time last year. Anybody who was undecided please get in touch now. There is nothing we'd like more than to become over-subscribed and have to increase prize money!

Come on 9 Ballers get signed up...... If you love the game then its a must you sign up to YOUR National Tour... 5 Great weekends a year of socialising and pool!! Upto 89 runners now, so lets get at least another 7 and maybe MORE!!!!

We are pleased to announce that we have received 89 of a maximum of 96 applications for the 2016 season, this allows both us and the hotel venue to commit to the 2016 season. Thank you to everyone that has supported GB9.

As we would really like to have a full field of 96 players the GB9 committee have decided to extend the deadline for applications until 31st December, or when the tour is full. Please spread the word to all your friends and get them to fill in an application form.

Application Form for 2016 Season


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Andy Warden, GB9 - Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √

Up to 92 applications for 2016 so only 4 more spots on offer. It might be hard to get a single event spot next season we think!

Updated List:

Abnaof, Mazin
Abubaker, Aslam
Beeston, Michael
Brisley, Michael
Bryan, Jamie
Buckley, Benji
Burton, Tony
Callaghan, Louis
Challenger, Terry
Chick, Steve
Colclough, Stewart
Collins, Adam
Collins, Mark
Cook, Daniel
Cooper, Neil
Coton, Alan
Cowie, Chris
Cripps, Robin
Dad, Arfan
Davies, John
Davies, Terry
De beer, Andre
Enstone, Gwilym
Esmaiel, Mohamed
Evans, Dave
Exposito, Juan Carlos
Fee, Ed
Foster, Mark
Fraser, Chris
Gardner, Simon
George, Ben
Gray, Mark
Hall, Chris
Hamer, Ryan
Happs, Lee
Harris, Bob
Hawthorn, Matt
Holt, Bradley
Hooley, Karl
Hopkin, David
Ibrahim, Can
Illingworth, Anthony
John, Alan
Majid, Imran
Margossian, Neil
Massey, Damian
Mccarthy, Darren
Mccormick, Ian
Mole, Jimmy
Nathwani, Ashik
Nelson, Dave
Nelson, Kellymarie
O'Neill, Ryan
Osborne, Craig
Overton, Damian
Oyangoren, Gj
Parker, Brad
Parker, Mark
Paterson, David
Poultney, Edward
Pugh, Gareth
Quirante, Rodrigo
Radomski, Fi
Raine, Darren
Roper, Julian
Rowles, Kevin
Seeney, Craig
Seville, Chris
Shepherd, Mark
Simpson, Kev
Sporton, Dean
Staveley, Tom
Stevens, Adam
Stock, Andrew
Storry, Shaun
Sykes, Adam
Taggart, Jason
Taylor, Kevin
Taylor, Martyn
Taylor, Paul
Teahan, Christopher
Turner, Jordan
Warden, Andy
Weaver, Carl
Weaver, Kurtis
Weaver, Steve
White, Jamie
Wildman, Phil
Will, Stuart
Williams, Steve
Worrow, David
Worthington, Andy


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Andy Warden, GB9 - Authorised Pro9 forum advertiser/sponsor √

Wow no boyes no peach no Rhodes no drago no Burford no abs good chance for a lot of people here , get ya name in whilst ya can guys and gals

The Calcutta should be less predictable at least...

...Yeah, we should see some decent action on that this year!