Round 1 - Pool

Last updated: 29 Apr 2009

Result

1. 1st - 10 points - Alan Roberts
2. 2nd - 8 points - Craig Wakerley
3. 3rd - 6 points - Peter Duffy
4. 4th - 5 points - Aaron Haake
5. 5th - 4 points - Craig Masters
6. 6th - 3 points - Anthony Kane
7. 7th - 2 points - Darren Dixon
8. 8th - 1 point - Mark Gallagher

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Round 1 - Pool.xls

Format

1. Players are split up into 4 groups.
2. Within each group, players play each other over 1 frame.
3. 2 points for a win.
4. The top 2 in each group go through to the quarter finals.
5. In the event of a tie for one or more positions in the group stages, the following will be used (in order) to determine placings:
   1. The result of the match or matches involving tied players.
   2. "Black Ball Fight Eliminator".
6. The quarter finals are played over 1 frame.
7. The losing quarter finalists will play a "Black Ball Fight Eliminator" to determine 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th place.
8. The winning quarter finalists will progress to the semi finals which will be played over 1 frame.
9. The losing semi finalists will play in a 3rd place play-off which will be played over 1 frame.
10. The winning semi finalists will progress to the final which will be played over 3 frames (time permitting) otherwise just 1.

Game Rules

1. No Two-Shot carry.
2. One shot on the black.
3. Free ball if snookered by a foul.
4. Name pocket on black.
5. The white is played from anywhere behind the line, up or down the table.

Points Scoring

1. 1st - 10 points
2. 2nd - 8 points
3. 3rd - 6 points
4. 4th - 5 points
5. 5th - 4 points
6. 6th - 3 points
7. 7th - 2 points
8. 8th - 1 point

Black Ball Fight Eliminator

1. Players taking part in a black ball fight eliminator each take it in turns to see how many shots it takes them to pot the black.
2. The white is played from anywhere behind the line and the black must start from it's spot.
3. In the event of a foul stroke a 1 shot penalty is added. Balls are re-spotted if necessary.
4. The pocket must be nominated on each shot. Failure to do so will result in a 1 shot penalty if the black is potted.
5. The player taking the least amount of shots wins the eliminator.
6. In the event of a tie another round of the eliminator takes place between tied players.
7. In the event of a tie after 3 full rounds of any eliminator in the group stages, the starting position of the white and/or black shall be moved.
8. In the event of a tie after a further 3 full rounds of any eliminator in the group stages, then lots will be drawn to determine the winner.
9. In the event of a tie after 3 full rounds of any eliminator in the quarter final stages, then those positions shall remain tied.

Disputes

The Organiser's decision in all disputes/matters will be final!

May the best man win!