International Pool Tour Satellite qualifier announced.

June 03, 2006 (PRLEAP.COM) Business News
American Pool Network are pleased to announce a Satellite qualifier for the IPT North American Open. The winner of the satellite will gain entry in to the IPT North American Open qualifier due to be held at Riley's Victoria over the weekend of 23rd-26th June.


Full entry to the IPT qualifier would be $1000 (£556). Entry to the satellite is only £20.

APN are guaranteeing (regardless of numbers) at least 1 x $500 entry into the main qualifier. With a full field of 64 runners there will be 2 x $1000 spots.

Full prize structure is detailed below.

Tournament Format

1st round - Group stage players guaranteed at least 2 matches. Race to 5 alternate break

2nd round - Straight knockout race to 8 alternate break

Final - Race to 9 alternate break.

World standardised rules apply - Jump shots allowed (full cue only - phenolic tips allowed) In all disputes tournament directors decision is final.

No dress code.

Prize Structure

27 players or less = 1x $500 entry
28-41 players = 1 x $1000 entry
42-54 players = 1 x $1000 + 1 x $500 entries
55-64 players = 2 x $1000 entries

Entry ONLY £20 - pay on the day.

Date, Venue and Time

Date: Sunday 11th June

Venue:
Rileys Victoria
16 Semley Place
Victoria
London
SW1W 9QJ
0207 824 8261 (Free on road parking - or NCP behind)

Time:

Registration: 9:30am
Draw: 10:15am
Play commences: 10:30am

Please arrive early as registrations will NOT be taken after 10:15am due to time constraints.