Mens Open 9-Ball 2023

ABOUT

This is the 2023 Australian Open 9-Ball Title event held by the Australian Pool Players Association (APPA).  $2000 added to the men's prize fund.

LIMITED TO 64 PLAYERS. 

SPONSORS

• T140 – Event Sponsor
• Delahunty Construction -      Streaming Sponsor
• CityHeroes – Venue and Table      sponsor
• Carnell Cues - Trophy sponsor

FORMAT

2 Day Event

9-Ball - WPA Rules. Alternate Breaks.

Day 1. Groups stage - Round Robin.

Groups of 4 players per group. Race to 5. Top 3 from each group proceed.

Day 2. Single Elimination.

RULES

WPA 9-ball Rules: Rules of Play - WPA Pool

1 on spot with 3pt rule.

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

EQUIPMENT USED

9ft Diamond Tables

Predator Arcos Balls

VENUE

CityHeroes Burwood

31/27 Belmore St, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia

Parking Advice: Early Bird Parking $10 (pre pay and display for levels B1) https://www.burwood.nsw.gov.au/For-Residents/Parking-in-Burwood/Early-Bird-Parking

OR  Follow signs for emerald square level b3. That gets 1.5hrs free. Then validate ticket in machine at CityHeroes to increase to 4 hours free.

ENTRY FEES are based on your FargoRate.

(if you do not know or have a FargoRate, contact Tournament Director Marvin@aupoolplayers.org before entering, new players who do not have an existing Fargo will start of at a 525 Fargo)

With Annual Subscription (25% off entry)

<499 - $60

500 - 549 $75

550-599 $90

600 - 649  $120

650-699 $150

700+ $195

Without Annual Subscription (includes Temporary Membership fee)

<499 - $80 (includes $20 temp membership)

500 - 549 $100 (includes $25 temp membership)

550-599 $120 (includes $30 temp membership)

600 - 649  $160 (includes $40 temp membership)

650 - 699  $200 (includes $50 temp membership)

700+ $260 (includes $65 temp membership)

MEMBERSHIP FEE

Players who have paid an annual subscription have entry fee reduced by 25%

Players who have not paid pay a higher entry which includes a temporary membership fee.

NOTE: This pricing is intended to encourage people to subscribe to annual membership as this will always be equal to or cheaper.