Phoenix Pool Series 2008 

The details are now released for the 2008 Phoenix Pool Series held exclusively at Phoenix Cue Sports in Eastwood near Nottingham and this Series should prove to be even bigger and better than the 2007 Series!

A prize fund of £3,600 is anticipated at this year's Series and it is open only to the first 48 players who register. A £15 deposit secures your place with the remaining balance of £60 due a month before Event 1. This Series will fill quickly so do not miss out! Prize money is paid down to the Last 16 and there is also a free plate event for all those who lose in the first two rounds. At each event 20 players will finish the day in the prize money giving great value for money.

Phoenix Cue Sports has 10 top quality English pool tables and plays host to several tours and events including the Premier Pool Tour, East Midlands Pool Series and county matches amongst other things. Players travel from as far as London, Worcester, the north west and Yorkshire to play at the venue.

The full details are as follows.....

Venue: Phoenix Cue Sports Ltd, 24 Mansfield Road, Eastwood, Nottingham NG16 3AQ

www.phoenixcuesports.com

Dates: June 21st, July 19th, August 16th and September 13th (All Saturdays)

Prize Fund: At each event.......
                             Winner: £250
                             Runner-Up: £130
                             Semi-Finals: £70
                             Quarter-Finals: £35
                             Last 16: £20
                             Plate Winner: £40
                             Plate Runner-up: £20
                             Plate Semis: £10

Competition rules:

1. Competition open to all players. The organisers reserve the right to refuse admission
2. Prize money paid at each individual event
3. Straight knockout format. All matches played to WEPF World 8-ball pool rules, best of 11 frames from start to finish (Main event only). Lag for break
4. Entry is just £75 for the full Series. A £15 deposit secures your place with the remaining balance due no later than 20th May 2008. Should any player not be paid up in full by that date there place may be re-advertised. Entry open only to 48 entrants and players lists will be compiled on various regional and national websites
5. The Series is advance entry only, absolutely no entries taken on the day. Should a Series member be unable to attend any given event they may request a substitute play in their place, however this MUST be done before the draw is made and have the tournament director's permission. The "substitute" will not gain ranking points but will be eligible for prize money. The draw will be made in advance and once the draw is made it cannot be altered
6. Handicaps will be issued against players who are ranked in the Top 32 of the IPA (international) Tour at the end of 2007. These players will give a one frame start to their opponents
7. There will be a plate event for all players who lose in the first two rounds. This is open only to players who take part in the Main event
8. Each event starts at 11am (doors open 10am). Start times will be issued to players, with the advance draw. There will be NO dress code
9. The tournament organsiers decision will be final in all cases
10. These rules are property of the Phoenix Pool Series and subject to change

To ensure your entry please send a cheque/postal order, payable to "Phoenix Cue Sports" and send, along with your name, address, contact number and email (if applicable) to:

2008 Phoenix Pool Series
Phoenix Cue Sports Ltd
24 Mansfield Road
Eastwood
Nottingham NG16 3AQ

Or simply hand your entry in to either Steve Lally or Darren Finch, or in to the venue direct at Phoenix Cue Sports.