*IRISH BLACKBALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS*


The NIPA are pleased to announce the Irish Blackball Pool Championships. In partnership with the SIPF (Southern Ireland Pool Federation) we will be staging 3 days of Pool in the Park Plaza Hotel, at Belfast International Airport.

Many thanks to all our Table Sponsors
Aldergrove Taxis - A1 Taxi - Moes Grill - Agnew Recovery Services - Maddens Bar - R&R Accountancy - White 'O' Morn Fishing Shop - Gourleys Factory Furniture - City Air Express - Houston Thornton - Brian Slater Roofing - Ulster Unionist Party - Ballymena United Social Club - Mr Chips - Progressive Unionist Party - Regency Press - Fountain Snooker Club - A.McLeans Bookmakers

Guest Appearance by MARK ALLEN World No.16 Local Snooker Star (pictured right)

BOTH MEN'S INDIVIDUALS COMPETITIONS NOW SOLD OUT, ONLY A FEW PLACES REMAINING FOR THE LADIES EVENT

Schedule
Friday 27th February 2009
9.00 pm. Friendly International N.Ireland v S.Ireland.
Saturday 28th February 2009
10.00 am. Mens Irish Blackball Individuals. First Round Double Eliminator. 85 Players from both North and South played down to the final 2.
Sunday 1st March 2009
10.00am Mens and Ladies Northern Ireland Championships played to a finish.
12.00am Mens Irish Blackball Individuals. Final.

PRIZE FUND FOR MEN'S IRISH BLACKBALL INDIVIDUALS
Winner - £1000, Runner Up - £450, Semi Finalists - £150, Quarter Finalists - £60
PRIZE FUND FOR MEN'S NORTHERN IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Winner - £360, Runner Up - £175, Semi Finalists £75
PRIZE FUND FOR LADIES NORTHERN IRELAND CHAMPIONSHIPS
Winner - £200, Runner Up - £100, Semi Finalists £50

Easily Accessible Venue
12 Championship Tables
Quality Hotel
Tournament Director - Trevor Harte
Dress Code for Friendly International - Full International Attire
Dress Code
for Individuals Competitions - Dress Trousers and Shoes, Shirt with collar, polo acceptable. No football shirts or trainers etc