Mens National 9-Ball 2022

ABOUT

This is the first Australian National Title event held by the Australian Pool Players Association (APPA)!

Competitors must be an Australian Citizen and a current financial member of the APPA.

There will be both a Men's Title and a Women's Title.

Winner of the men's title will be offered the Australian spot to compete in the World 9-Ball Championships in 2022

MENS FORMAT

2 Day Event

• Day 1.   Groups stage.  18 groups of 4 players per group.  Race to 5.  Capped at 72 players.
  • Session Times 9:30am, 12:30pm, 3:30pm
  • Each group will have one seed per group.
• Day 2.    Single Elimination.  Top 2 from each group proceed.  36 Players.

VENUE

• CityHeroes Burwood
• 31/27 Belmore St, Burwood NSW 2134, Australia
• Parking Advice:
• 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.

REGISTRATION

Must be via the official Registration Form:

Link:  Mens Registration Form

ENTRY FEES are subject to your FargoRate

(National membership for 2022 included in Entry fee)

(if you do not know or have a FargoRate, choose 'Unknown' on the Registration form)

<499 - $100

500-549 - $120

560-599 - $150

600-649 - $170

650-699 - $200

700+ -  $250

RULES

We play under WPA regulations. Refer to the Rules of Play here:

https://wpapool.com/rules-of-play/#9-ball

See also the  APPA Terms & Conditions of Entry:

https://www.aupoolplayers.org/terms-conditions-of-entry

COVID-19 SAFETY PROCEDURES:

• Please remember to sign in through the COVID SAFE Check in app when entering the venue. (If required on tournament dates)
• Practice 1.5m social distancing, good personal hygiene, and cough/sneeze etiquette.
• Hand sanitiser and alcoholic wipes are available at the front counter.
• Wearing a face mask is highly recommended.
• We highly recommend you use the alcoholic wipes to wipe the table down before and after play.
• If you're sick please do not attend the event.

DRESS CODE:

• NO Jeans regardless of colour
• NO Slippers
• NO Work Boots
• NO Thongs.
• NO Track Pants or Pantaloons.
• YES Dark Trousers
• YES Dark Slacks
• YES Dark Pants
• YES Chinos are permissible if dark (grey, brown, navy or black)
• YES Dark closed shoes (black runners are ok).
• YES Polo Shirt or Collared Shirt

If you have any queries with dress code do not hesitate to contact the Sports Director (Marvin Monzon) or the Chairman (Stuart Rogers).