2013 SENIORS INTERNATIONAL TEAM TRIALS


Details of our Seniors 2013 International Trials have now been released. We are now taking names for the 2 Trial days in the 147 Club, Omagh and Shooters Sports Bar, Bangor. These Trials help to select our squads for 2013 International events. **** Important **** To enter players should be available to travel to either or both the European Championships starting 18th March 2013 in Bridlington and the Nations Cup later on in the year, date and venue TBC. To be considered for selection, players must play in 50% of the maximum frames (Pyramid System) available over the 2 days of play. The exception to this is the NI Seniors Individual Champion for 2012 and any Managers wild cards.

When - Sunday 30th September 2012 (Trial 1)
Where - 147 Club, Omagh
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.
Who - Open to anyone who will be over 43 on 1/1/13 that are eligible to represent NI at Blackball
The EBA are raising the age of Senior Pool from 40 to 50. This is being done in increments of 1 year each year.
Spaces - Limited spaces, enter soon to avoid disappointment
Cost - £20 affiliated, £25 unaffiliated.
Prizes -Top 6 players after both trials guaranteed a place in one of our International Seniors Teams. Top 2 players go into a play off for prizes below
Winner - £50 spending money & free flights to 2012 European Championships, Bridlington
Runner Up - Free flights to the 2012 European Championships, Bridlington
Dress code - NIPA Competition dress code
Format - Pyramid

When - Sunday 2nd December 2012 (Trial 2)
Where - Shooters Sports Bar, Bangor
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.
Who - Open to anyone who will be over 43 on 1st January 2013 (See below)
The EBA are raising the age of Senior Pool from 40 to 50. This is being done in increments of 1 year each year.
Spaces - Limited spaces, enter soon to avoid disappointment
Cost - £10 affiliated, £15.00 if unaffiliated if you attended Trial 1. Otherwise £20 affiliated or £30 if not
Prizes  -Top 6 players after both trials guaranteed a place in one of our International Seniors Teams. Top 2 players go into a play off for prizes below
Winner ** -  Free flights and £50 spending money at 2012 European Championships, Bridlington
Runner Up ** - Free flights to the 2012 European Championships, Bridlington
Dress code - NIPA Competition dress code
Format - Pyramid

To enter call Robert Hawkins on 07970 450050 or email nipablackball@yahoo.co.uk  Entry fees can be paid on the day, but limited spaces available. Remember ONLY ENTER IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE 2013 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS and/or 2013 NATIONS CUP.
Follow this link for entries so far

Seperate Qualifiers are being held for our Mens Section. Players may enter both Sections if their age permits but players should be aware of a selection hierarchy which gives the Mens 'A' team Manager first selection preference.

**All prizes of flights and cash are on a use them or lose them basis and only by the player who has won them. Cash prize will only apply if winner travels to Bridlington and will be given to winner on 18th March 2013
Terms and conditions subject to change, please check back regularly