Tournament Info: 2015 IBSF World Billiards Championships

This will include the 150up and the Timed event, in addition to the Women (Timed) and the U21 (Timed).

The submission of entry has started on our website ibsf.info and the last date of sending entry is 2nd September 2015. Please note that system will not accept incomplete entries.

Each country is allowed to send an unlimited number of players per tournament. The Entry fee of US$ 70.00 per player must be paid to the host Association on the first day of the championship for all events. Any U21 or female player may enter the 150Up and Open Timed event in addition to their own specific event at the reduced entry fee of US$ 35.00 per event.

Referee and Player meetings will be on the 20th as will the Opening ceremony.

ABOUT ADELAIDE: Adelaide is South Australia’s cosmopolitan coastal capital. Its ring of parkland on the River Torrens is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted Indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. The city's Adelaide Festival is an annual international arts gathering with spin-offs including fringe and film events.

Temperature during the championship time should be 19˚ (Avg. High) and 10˚ (Avg. Low)


TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Host Association: Australian Billiards & Snooker Council Inc.
Host city: Adelaide, South Australia

HOST ASSOCIATION CONTACT
Australian Billiards & Snooker Council
PO Box 756, Happy Valley, SA 5159

President: Frank Dewens
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Mobile Phone: +61412055057

Secretary: Di Dale
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Mobile Phone: +61412221780

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
SAGE, 208 South Terrace, SA 5000, Australia
Tel. no.:  +61882232800
Website: http://www.silverneedlehotels.com/sage/adelaide

ROOM TARIFF
Single room    A$139.00       US$103.00
Double room   A$139.00       US$103.00
Triple room    n/a

REFEREES ACCOMMODATION & DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE
Accommodation will be supplied on a twin share basis for all International Referees

Breakfast and one extra meal allowance will be offered to all International Invited Referees. Overseas referees will receive US$ 200 air ticket support. Referee’s room will be provided at the venue with Tea & Coffee facilities.

No allowances will be payable to any other officials, delegates or players.

VENUE INFORMATION
Oceania Snooker Academy
City Mazda Stadium - 57 Milner Rd, Richmond SA 5033

Match Tables: 8
Practice tables: 4
Make of tables: SHENDER
Cloth: IBSF 6811 Tournament
Balls: Aramith Pro Cup
Scoring system: Electronic

TRAVEL
Name of nearest international airport: ADELAIDE

Travel time from airport to hotel: 20 Minutes
Bus service: Yes - (Free of charge subject to flight details being provided)

Travel time from Hotel to venue:  15 minutes (Free of charge)

PRIZE MONEY STRUCTURE AND SURETY
Total Prize Fund US$15,000, to be split into US$6000 each for 150Up and Open Timed and US$ 1500 each for U21 and Women’s timed

Winner             - Trophy, Certificate and Medal as Champion            40%        
Runner-up        - Trophy, Certificate and Medal as Runner-up           20%        
3rd place x 2     - Trophy, Certificate and Medal                                 20%        
5th-8th              - Certificate for reaching the last 8                            10%        
9th-16th            - Certificate for reaching the last 16                          10%        
17th-32nd         - Certificate for qualifying for the last 32

VISAS
Visas are required by some countries; please check with the Australian embassy in your country.
If you require an official Invitation please advise us as soon as possible giving all your details, and one will be provided.

DRUG TESTING
Players may be subjected to Drug Testing in accordance with the WCBS Drugs in Sport Policy.

CURRENCY
Local currency is Australian Dollar