It is my pleasure to welcome you to this Questions and Answers web-page for the game of Eightball Pool.
The World Eightball Pool Federation is very proud of its achievements over the past 20 years, and is committed to the continued promotion of the game.
You are encouraged to ask any questions to do with any aspect of the game. Questions about rules, playing techniques, qualifying for events, administration, or any query about the game in general or a particular matter that will help you with your understanding and involvement.
I invite you to enjoy and participate in the interaction of this web-page
and the answers provided by the expert panel.
Joe Fanto (pictured right)
President World Eightball Federation
President Australian Eight-Ball Federation
When and where are this year's World Championships being held?
This year’s World Eightball Pool Championships will be taking place at the Barcelo Imperial Hotel in Blackpool from 24 June to 4 July 2012.
In parallel with the World Championships, we will also be running a World Masters tournament which is an amateur only event. Entry is open to members of the WEPF, EPA (via your county) & UK Pool Tour. The World Masters will start at 7pm on Friday 30th June and be played to a finish on Sunday 2nd July 2012.
Schedules and Draws will be posted on the home page as information becomes available
What Events will there be and which teams will be taking part?
As in previous years, there will be Mens, Ladies, Seniors, Juniors, U21, O50's and Wheelchair categories. All will feature both Singles and Team competitions.
We are provisionally expecting teams from England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, France, India, Malta, Uganda, South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Australia, and the West Indies. Morocco have also expressed an interest in sending a team to the event.
How do I qualify to play?
All qualification takes place through the relevant national governing bodies, either on the basis of existing rankings or one-off qualifying competitions. Contact details for National bodies can be found on the menu at top of page under 'Member Associations'.
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IT'S the most prestigious tournament on the 8-Ball Pool calendar and now you too can have a chance to compete in the
final stages of the World Championships at Blackpool.
Indeed, as well as playing for a share of a £17,500 prize fund, if lady luck smiles,
then you could progress to the televised stages of an event steeped in history and tradition.
The biggest World Championship qualifier of its kind gets underway later this month (May) and now is the time to sign up.
A total of 26 clubs, from Cardiff to Croydon, Aberdeen to Brighton, are staging qualifiers, including 12 Rileys venues. One player from each venue is guaranteed to progress to Blackpool's Imperial Hotel and receive a minimum two free nights' accomodation.
The first qualifying tournament takes place at Greens Sports Bar, Dumfries on May 13. The last qualifier goes ahead at Penrith's O'Neils Sports Lounge on June 5.
Depending on entry numbers some clubs may promote two players to the finals venue in June.
Entry costs just £20-00 with forms and cheques sent to: World Championship Pool Office, 20 South View, Bamford, Rochdale, Lancashire, OL11 5HU
Venue dates and contact details
can be found on the Booking Form
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World Amateur Pool Masters 2012 held during the World Championships at the
Imperial Hotel Organised by the WEPF - EPA
