Players signing up for the full five tournament package will be given their full itinerary for the week and will be given priority over casual players in the daily draws. There will be a maximum of 64 players in the 10am tournaments,  Facilities at the CIA for the Qualifying Tournaments are a step up from the club venues that have been used in previous years.  

There will be 14 grade A tables (12 for play and 2 for practice) all fully equipped and in first class condition.    A Players Lounge will be available throughout the event. There will be Duty Referees o­n hand to resolve disputes and cover the final matches.  The Entry Fee to cover 5 tournaments plus free entry to the ORSO will be £350. You may enter individual events £80 each but places may be restricted in favour of players taking the five tournament option.

Accommodation: There is an extensive choice of hotels and guest houses starting from £18 per person per night upwards. There is an accompanying list  and you can book direct with the venue of your choice. But please do not leave it until the last minute or you may be unable to find suitable accommodation 

Contacts  Tournament  Information: 

Doug Gordon +44 7939 235716 or pro9wc2k3@yahoo.com 

Hotel and General  enquiries  Brenda Smith+44 208 693 8311   pro9bs@hotmail.com    

General Information  All the 11 tournament winners will be entered into a predetermined place in the draw for the last 128 of the World Pool Championship which commences in the CIA o­n the Saturday following the qualifiers (12th July).   They will also receive an accommodation voucher to cover the period 11th July until 20th July inclusive.  This will be for a double room at a nearby hotel and is transferable but non refundable.  

They will also receive a prize money cheque which will be dependent o­n the daily entrant level. All (15) players placed 2nd to 9th in Tournaments 1 to 10 will receive identical prize money based o­n daily entrant level.  

All payments will be made by cheque and players must sign to acknowledge receipt. Cheques may be cashed at the venue o­n the day following issue.   

The o­nly exception to this rule will cover money winners of Tournament 10 who will receive any prize money in cash two hours after the final.  Players may purchase a VIP Pass to the Players Lounge for  £10 which will entitle them and o­ne guest to enter this area for the duration of the qualifiers. 

Two practice tables will be available at most times from 9am until 10pm. Due to high demand these can o­nly be booked in 15 minute blocks and these timings must be observed in an amicable manner.  It is hoped to play the qualifying matches in a fair and sportsmanlike way. Any dispute must be referred to the referee (if present) or the Tournament Control Desk.  

The Dress Code is informal but players are requested to maintain a smart appearance - no headwear, sleeveless shirts or short pants.   

Players may o­nly leave the table during a match if they are due to break the next rack - failure to observe this rule will mean FORFEIT of  the next rack.   

Players can o­nly use the cues that they bring to the table before the match commences. Jump cues (minimum 1mtr long) and Break cues may be used but they must be with you when you first come to the table.   All matches are lag for break/winner breaks thereafter.    

When players are called by the Control Desk they must report within five minutes. Failure to do so will incur a o­ne rack forfeit. After a further five minutes they will lose a further rack and then five minutes later they will forfeit the match.  Scorecards must be completed and signed by both players and it is the responsibility of the winning player to ensure the notification of the result is recorded at the Control Desk. 

Accommodation in Cardiff IBIS HOTEL: Rate £48.95 per room per night including continental breakfast This hotel is at the back of the CIA (recommend you book before May 14th). Tel: 02920 649250  BIG SLEEP HOTEL: Rate From £55 per room per night including continental breakfast. This hotel is opposite the CIA (recommend you book before May 14th). Tel: 02920 636363  WYNFORD HOTEL: Rate £22 per person per night twin room £29 single room including breakfast.  Ref/ WC/Qul CIA. This hotel is a short walk to CIA. Tel: 02920 371983  SANDRINGHAM HOTEL: Rate £45 Twin or Double room per night £40 single room including breakfast. Ref/ WC Qul CIA. This hotel is a short walk from the CIA bookings must be made before 20th June. Tel: 02920 232161  AUSTINS GUEST HOUSE: Rate £35 Twin room per night £25 Single room including breakfast.  This Guest House is a short walk from CIA. Tel: 02920 377148  CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL BACKPACKER: This is a Hostel. o­ne weeks accommodation is £220 for a twin room including breakfast share bathroom it is very basic but good value. Within walking distance of CIA. Tel: 02920 345577    

 The Main Event (Televised stages)Dates Saturday 12th - Sunday 20th July  Venue Cardiff International Arena, Cardiff, Wales  Promoters Matchroom Sport, Romford, Essex,England  Players 128 ( 96 provided by WPA, 32  by Matchroom Sport )  Format 16 groups of 8 players. Each player plays each other o­nce, race to five,  alternate break. At the end of the group section, the top four players in each group move into the last 64, the bottom four drop out the competition.  Last 64, race to 9, winner breaks,   Last 32, race to 9, winner breaks  Last 16, race to 11, winner breaks  Quarter Finals, race to 11, winner breaks  Semi Finals, race to 11, winner breaks Final, race to 17, winner breaks.

Prize-money: US$300,000  Winner $65,000 x 1 $65,000 Runner-Up $30,000 x 1 $30,000 Losing Semi $17,500  x 2 $35,000 Losing Quarter $ 8,500 x 4 $34,000 Losing Last 16 $ 4,000 x 8     $32,000 Losing Last 32 $ 2,000 x 16  $32,000 Losing Last 64 $ 1,500 x 32   $48,000 5th Place in Grp $ 1,000 x 16 $16,000 6th Place in Grp $    500 x 16 $ 8,000

Hotels A full selection at varying budgets.

All enquiries to Alan Frasca of Shooting Star Travel  Tel: +44 208 669 0471 Fax: +44 208 401 2534 shoostar@lineone.net 

Dress Code Smart / casual. Collared shirts must be worn, no jeans or trainers, no tuxedos /  waistcoats / ties 

Tables Brunswick Gold Crown IVs  Cloth Simonis 860  Balls Saluc Super Aramith  Tickets All tickets are free except the Final which are priced at £12 Available from the CIA Box Office o­n 02920 224488 or Matchroom Sport WPA Ian Anderson, Thomas OverbeckRepresentatives

Matchroom Sport Contacts: luke.riches@matchroom.com, sharron.tokley@matchroom.com Website   www.worldpoolchampionship.com  ( expected to be live by the end of April )