2003 World Tour Calendar – UPDATED 2/15/03

Europe (3 Events)

1. EPBF Euro Tour May 1-3, 2003 - DATE CORRECTED! St. Petersburg, Russia Web Site: www.epbf.com/  Email contact: davidmorris13@hotmail.com

2. EPBF Euro Tour June 11-15, 2003 Neuwied, Germany Web Site: www.epbf.com/  Email contact: davidmorris13@hotmail.com

3. EPBF Euro Tour September 10-14, 2003 Weert,  Netherlands Web Site: www.epbf.com/  Email contact: davidmorris13@hotmail.com

Asia (3 Events)

1. IBC Japan Cup – NEW WORLD TOUR EVENT! July 4-6, 2003 Tokyo, Japan Web Site: www.ibc-tour.com  Email contact: info@ibc-tour.com

2. TBA

3. TBA

North America (3 Events)

1. BCA Open 9-Ball Championships May 11-17, 2003 Las Vegas, USA Web Site: www.bca-pool.com  Email contact: john-lewis@bca-pool.com

2. TBA

3. TBA

Africa (1 Event)

1. TBA

Oceania (1 Event)

1. Australian Open 9-Ball Championship April 23-25, 2003 Adelaide, Australia Email contact: charlton@idl.net.au

South America (1 Event)

1. Aruba Open 2003 – NEW WORLD TOUR EVENT! October 22-26, 2003 Aruba Web Site: www.poolinaruba.com  Email contact: dittoacosta@setarnet.aw

World Tour Final

WPA World Tour Championship – Tokyo 9 Ball November 7-9, 2003 Tokyo, Japan Web Site: www.ibc-tour.com  Email contact: info@ibc-tour.com

Summary

The 2003 World Tour features 12 Tournaments around the World, Plus a World Tour Finals to determine the World Tour Champion. 

The Finals Features 32 Players, including:

1. Top 12 from 2002 World Tour Ranking2. Winner (or top player not already invited) from the 12 World Tour Events held during 20033. 8 Players selected during a pre-championship qualifier held in Tokyo

All 24 Invited Players receive free airfare (up to $1,000) and free hotel.  All 32 players will receive prize money, and $25,000 will be paid to the winner, who will be named "2003 World Tour Champion".

World Tour Ranking System

Players earn World Tour Ranking Points, based o­n their performance in the 12 tournaments. Invitations to the 2004 World Tour Championship will be based in part o­n this year's World Tour Rankings. Everyone with IBC Ranking Points will be listed o­n the Official Player Ranking List o­n the IBC Web Site

Remember, all tournaments are independently produced.  Please contact the organizer for more detailed information.  IBC registration is not required to participate in the 2003 WPA World Tour.  All events are sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association.

For more information, visit our web site: www.ibc-tour.com

Send any questions to info@ibc-tour.com

See you o­n the Tour!