Cork, Ireland...

Woehoe!!!!

Just got a call to confirm that I'm going to Cork in Ireland...
The WPA is hosting a World Championship Blackball there!
The 10th of November it will start until the 16th....
Flying over on the 9th and coming back on the 17th...
What can I tell about it?
Honestly?
Not a lot...
Printed out the rules last week when I found out that I might be going to it...
But I've read them a few times now and I still don't get most of it!

I've put some info about the event under here...
This is going to be interesting....

PS.. dont forget about Carl's good cause!
Donate here!!!

This is the info that's on the net....
Event: Blackball 2006 World Championship

Dear Team Managers,
We take this opportunity to present to you the details of the forthcoming WPA World Blackball Pool Championships in Cork, Ireland from the 9th to the 17th (Playing Dates – 10th thru 16th)

Discipline: Blackball Pool

Format: Team and Opens singles events.

5 Person Team Events:
All teams will consist of 5 players plus two reserves
National Team Ladies Team
Juniors Team (under 18 years of age)
Veterans Team (aged 40 and over)

Singles event:
Open Event
Ladies Event
Juniors Event
Veterans Event .

Plus a special invitation to representatives of International forces Teams e.g. Army, Prison Service and Police.

Prize monies:……TBA………………
Date of event:…9th – 17th November 2006……………….
Opening ceremony time and date:…10am – 10th November 2006
Closing ceremony:…20,00 hrs. 16th November 2006

Venue: Silver Springs Hotel & Conference Centre – Cork, Ireland – http://www.silverspringshotel.ie
Accommodation: In Host Hotel @ €70 Per Person Sharing (First Come First Served Basis) – Accommodation secured nearby at varying reduced rates for all delegates, players and supporters.

Players eligible to play: All national members of the Continental membership of the WPA. At this stage we are anticipating 20 participating countries plus individuals from within the WPA Membership.

Television coverage secured:…SKY SPORTS……………

As this will be the inaugural W/C for Blackball Pool we are looking forward to your favourable response to this invitation.

All enquiries regarding the accommodation and event details should be directed to SME Event Management @ stevemartyn@eircom.net

All correspondence regarding the staging of the event should be directed to Martin Kirwan @ irepool@gofree.indigo.ie

Best regards,
Martin Kirwan
……………………..

Martin Kirwan
EBA Chairperson