Mens 2012 International Trials

Bridlington Spa

Details of our Mens 2012 International Trials have now been released. We are now taking names and entry fees for the 4 days of Pool over 2 weekends in the Park Plaza Hotel, Antrim. These Trials are used to select our squads for 2012 International events. Players should be available to travel to either or both the European Championships on 26th March 2012 in Bridlington and the World Championships later on in the year, venue TBC. Spaces are limited, payment secures entry. To be considered for selection, players must have played in 2 full days out of the 4. The exception to this is the current NI Individual Champion and any Managers wild cards. 

When - 29th & 30th October 2011 (DAYS 1 & 2)
Where - Park Plaza Hotel, Belfast International Airport
Time - Registration closes at 10.15am (Roll call of registered players at 10.15am and only players present will be able to play in all rounds of 1st Pyramid. Any player registering after the roll call will be permitted to join in a pyramid at the start of the next round of matches in that pyramid, after their registration.
Cost - £20 if affiliated, £25 unaffiliated
Who - Open to everyone
Spaces - Limited spaces
Format - Pyramid
Dress Code - NIPA Competition dress code
Prizes - Top 16 players after Trials 1 to 4 guaranteed a place in one of our International teams at the European Championships, Bridlington 2012. Top 4 players after Trials 1 to 4 go into a play off for prizes below.
Winner** - Free flights, free accommodation & £200 spending money at European Championships, Bridlington 2012
Runner Up** - Free flights & free accommodation at European Championships, Bridlington 2012
Semi Finalists** - Free flights to European Championships, Bridlington 2012
Hotel - Room only rate of £60 (Double or twin room) per night for anyone wishing to stay over. Visit the Park Plaza Website and enter NIPA into the "rate code" box for your selected dates. Or call Reservations on 02894 457015. Limited rooms available due to large Conference.

When - 5th & 6th November 2011 (DAYS 3 & 4)
Where - Park Plaza Hotel, Belfast International Airport
Time - Registration closes at 10.15am (Roll call of registered players at 10.15am and only players present will be able to play in all rounds of 1st Pyramid. Any player registering after the roll call will be permitted to join in a pyramid at the start of the next round of matches in that pyramid, after their registration.
Cost - £10 if affiliated, £15 if not, if you attended first Trials. (£20 affiliated, £25 unaffiliated if not at first Trials)
Who - Open to anyone
Spaces - Limited spaces
Format - Pyramid
Dress Code - NIPA Competition dress code
Prizes - Top 16 players after Trials 1 to 4 guaranteed a place in one of our International teams at the European Championships, Bridlington 2012. Top 4 players after Trials 1 to 4 go into a play off for prizes below.
Winner** - Free flights, free accommodation & £200 spending money at European Championships, Bridlington 2012
Runner Up** - Free flights & free accommodation at European Championships, Bridlington 2012
Semi Finalists** - Free flights to European Championships, Bridlington 2012
Hotel - Room only rate of £60 (Double or twin room) per night for anyone wishing to stay over. Visit the Park Plaza Website and enter NIPA into the "rate code" box for your selected dates. Or call Reservations on 02894 457015. Very few rooms available due to MTV Music awards in Belfast this weekend. Please check for nearby accomodation if unable to get booked.

Entry fees can be paid to the following
Robert Hawkins 07970 450050 Trevor Harte 07814 432753 Darren Sterrett 07881 870300


Seperate Qualifiers will be held for our Seniors Section, details to appear soon. Players may enter both trials if their age permits but should be aware of a selection hierarchy which gives the Mens 'A' team Manager selection preference.

**All prizes of flights and accommodation are on a use them or lose them basis. Cash prize will only apply if winner travels to Bridlington and will be given to winner on 26th March 2012

Terms and conditions subject to change, please check back regularly