Womens Open 9-Ball 2023

ABOUT

This is the 2023 Womens Australian Open 9-Ball Title event held by the Australian Pool Players Association (APPA). $1000 added to the women's prize fund. Based on player feedback, we are offering groups on both Saturday and Sunday, so that some players can play the whole event in one day.

SPONSORS

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

FORMAT

1- 2 Day Event

9-Ball - WPA Rules. Alternate Breaks.

Day 1. Groups stage - Round Robin.

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

Day 2. Morning Groups stage. Afternoon Finals, Single Elimination.

RULES

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

1 on the spot - no 3pt rule in the womens.

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 & B2) 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)

<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.