Tournament Info: 2016 IBSF World Billiards Championships

IBSF has released the Info Pack on World Billiards Championship 2016 schedule to be held in Bengaluru from 5th till 12th December 2016 at Karnataka Billiards and Snooker Association, Bengaluru, India.

This will include the 150up and the Long Up format, in addition to the Women and the U21 Boys. The Women and Under-21 Boys event is subject to minimum five countries participation.

The submission of entry is starting today on our website (www.ibsf.info) and the last date of sending entry is 21st November 2016. Please note that system will not accept incomplete entries.

Each country is allowed to send 4 players per event. The Entry fee of US$ 70.00 per player per event must be paid to the Tournament Director on the first day of the championship.

Referee and Players meetings will be on the 4th December as will the Opening ceremony.

ABOUT BANGALORE: Bangalore officially known as Bengaluru is the capital of the Indian state of Karnataka. It is located in southern India on the Deccan Plateau. Bangalore is known for its pleasant climate throughout the year. Temperature during the championship time should be 26.5˚ (Avg. High) and 16.2˚ (Avg. Low)

A succession of South Indian dynasties, the Western Gangas, the Cholas and the Hoysalas, ruled the present region of Bangalore until in 1537 CE, Kempé Gowdā – a feudal ruler under the Vijayanagara Empire – established a mud fort considered to be the foundation of modern Bangalore. The existing Kannada name, Bengalūru, was declared the official name of the city in 2006.

Bangalore is sometimes referred to as the "Silicon Valley of India" (or "IT capital of India") because of its role as the nation's leading information technology (IT) exporter. Indian technological organizations ISRO, Infosys, Wipro and HAL are headquartered in the city.

A demographically diverse city, Bangalore is the second fastest-growing major metropolis in India. More details on Bangalore can be checked on Wikipedia.

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Host Association: Billiards and Snooker Federation of India
Host city: Bangalore, India

HOST FEDERATION CONTACT
5/1 Jasma Bhawan Road, Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore 560052

President: Capt. PVK Mohan
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Mobile Phone: +91 98480 98989

Secretary: S. Balasubramaniam
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Mobile Phone: +91 98864 09230

HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
FORTUNE SELECT JP COSMOS
No.49, Cunnigham Crescent Road, Bangalore – 560052
Tel. no.:  +91 80 42434243

ROOM TARIFF (Including Breakfast)
Single room    US$ 90.00
Double room   US$ 100.00

REFEREES ACCOMMODATION & DAILY FOOD ALLOWANCE
Accommodation will be supplied on a twin share basis for all International Referees
Breakfast and one extra meal 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
Karnataka State Billiards Association; 5/1 Jasma Bhawan Road, Bangalore 560052

Match Tables: 10
Practice tables: 4
Make of tables: SHENDER
Cloth: 6811 30 Oz
Balls: Aramith Pro Cup (Spotted)
Scoring system: Electronic
Air Conditioning: YES
Type of Floor: Carpeted
Seating / Number of Spectators: 350 for FINAL



TRAVEL
Name of nearest international airport: KEMPEGOWDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, BANGALORE
Travel time from airport to hotel: One hour
Tariff: Rs.350/- (INR) Average cost one way

Travel time from Hotel to venue:  Walkable (200 meters)

PRIZE MONEY
Total Prize Fund: US$ 20,000/-

VISAS
Visas are required by many countries; please check with the Indian 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 Indian Rupee.