APPA Open 8-Ball 2022 - Mens

ABOUT

This is the Mens Australian Open 8-Ball Championship Title event held by the Australian Pool Players Association (APPA).

SPONSORS

• Empire Bar & Pool - Venue Sponsor
• Delahunty Construction - Streaming Sponsor
• CueWorld - Womens Event Sponsor

FORMAT 

2 Day Event

8-Ball - WPA Rules. 

Alternate Breaks.

Day 1. Groups stage - Double Elimination.

Groups of 8 players per group. Race to 5. Capped at 64 men.

Session Times 9:30am, 12:00pm, 3:00pm

2 from winners and 2 from loser side from each group proceed to day 2.

Day 2. Single Elimination. 32 Players.

RULES

WPA 8-ball Rules: Rules of Play - WPA Pool 

Refer to the APPA T&C's: https://www.aupoolplayers.org/terms-conditions-of-entry

EQUIPMENT USED

9ft Olio Tables

Aramith Balls

Andy 900 cloth

VENUE

Empire Bar & Pool

2 Gresham Street, Adelaide (opposite Parliament House)

PARKING ADVICE

The Wilson Park on Hindley Street offers a flat rate of $7 after 5pm.

Alternatively, check out the information on Parkopedia

ACCOMMODATION

Players travelling from interstate will find there are many hotels very close to the venue. eg:

Grosvenor Hotel Adelaide, Adelaide Paringa, The Chancellor on Currie, Hotel Grand Chancellor, Stamford Plaza

REGISTRATION

Tickets will go on sale soon.

ENTRY FEES are based on your FargoRate.

(if you do not know or have a FargoRate, contact Tournament Director Marvin@aupoolplayers.org before entering)

<499 - $50

500-549 - $70

550-599 - $100

600-649 - $150

650-699 - $200

700+ - $250

MEMBERSHIP FEE

Under our new membership structure, membership costs of $10 per tournament will be added to entries.

Members who have already paid an annual membership will get a discount coupon to apply on checkout to deduct membership already paid.