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Topic: *Industry News* 2012

Billiard Congress of America Launches Official Rules Mobile Application

Broomfield, Colo., October 19, 2012 - The Billiard Congress of America announced today the launch of the official billiard rules mobile application on both iPhone and Android platforms for the World-Standardized Rules of Pocket Billiards (8-Ball, 9-Ball, 10-Ball, 14.1 Continuous Pool, Black Ball, and more). The Official Billiard Rules App also will offer "Table Specifications," "Instructions for Referees," and an interactive "Ask the Referee" section.

Full versions of the BCA's Official Billiard Rules App can be downloaded in the iTunes and Google Play stores for $2.99, with a free supplemental lite version offering 8-Ball and general rules information.

The Official Billiard Rules App is designed for players and enthusiasts who want instant access to the World-Standardized Rules, Regulations and Table Specifications. Featuring easy to use navigation, players can quickly answer questions and solve disputes about every official rule and regulation.

"It is only fitting that the Billiard Congress of America, who has a long history of publishing the official rules of billiards and pool, is now offering a mobile application platform that offers consumers the same information wherever and whenever a billiard player needs it," said Rob Johnson, Chief Executive Officer of the Billiard Congress of America. "With this application, and its ease of use navigation, players will have instantaneous answers to rules questions and other valuable information.

The App allows users the opportunity to email the Billiard Congress of America directly from the application with a rules question. This mobile application also gives players a new way to seek answers from certified BCA and World-Standardized referees.

In an effort to standardize the sport and further assist the North American professional pool players, the Billiard Congress of America will donate 50% of proceeds from the purchase of the mobile application to a North American professional pool player travel fund. The fund's total will be reviewable at www.tinyurl.com/BCAProPlayerTravelFund.

The mobile application is powered by the Professional Billiard Instructors Association (PBIA). The PBIA is the largest recognized international body of billiard instructors, and is dedicated to growing cue sports through quality billiard instruction to individuals at all levels of proficiency to ensure that pool-playing students have a positive playing experience. For more information about the PBIA visit www.PlayBetterBilliards.com.

About Billiard Congress of America

Founded in 1948, the Billiard Congress of America is a non-profit trade organization dedicated to growing a united, prosperous and highly regarded billiard industry through BCA leadership. The BCA seeks to enhance the success of its members and promote the game of billiards though educational, marketing and promotional efforts, an annual industry trade show and other programs designed to encourage billiards as a lifestyle and make pool everybody's game. For more information, visit bca-pool.com or call 303-243-5070.

BRAGGING RIGHTS, NFL AND BOXING THIS WEEKEND

We've got football from both sides of the Atlantic plus a big showdown eliminator in the ring for you TV sports fans.

The Blue Square Fanzone big screens are showing some great action this weekend including two local front-ups in the Premiership with Spurs taking on Chelsea on Saturday followed by the mighty North East derby when Sunderland take on Newcastle at the Stadium of Light.

Saturday evening boxing gives you Kell Brook's IBF Welterweight final eliminator bout against Argentina's Hector Saldivia who himself is an explosive force with 32 knockouts in 43 fights!

Then on Sunday, the NFL offers action from Houston and New York.

It's your bumper weekend big screen action and Rileys offers you the best in viewing and of course the best in cue sports, atmosphere and service.

Let's get ready to rumble!

Saturday 20th October

ST.MIRREN V CELTIC K.O. 12.30PM
SPURS V CHELSEA K.O. 12.45pm
NORWICH V ARSENAL K.O. 5.30pm
BURNLEY V BLACKPOOL K.O. 5.20pm
LA CORUNA v BARCELONA K.O. 9pm
KELL BROOK v HECTOR SALDIVIA

Sunday 21st October

HEARTS v MOTHERWELL K.O. 12.45pm
SUNDERLAND v NEWCASTLE K.O. 1.30pm
QPR v EVERTON K.O. 4pm
BALTIMORE @ HOUSTON 5.30PM
NEW YORK JETS @ N.E.PATRIOTS 9.15PM

Tuesday 23rd October

BARCELONA v CELTIC K.O. 7.45pm
DONETSK v CHELSEA K.O. 7.45pm
MAN UTD. v BRAGA K.O. 7.45pm

Wednesday 24th October

AJAX v MAN CITY K.O. 7.45pm
ARSENAL v SCHALKE04 K.O. 7.45pm

Regards,
The Rileys Team

Allen Blasts Three Tons In Antwerp Final

Mark Allen made three century breaks in a terrific performance to beat Mark Selby 4-1 in the final of the Acuerate Antwerp Open in Belgium.

Allen's victory in the European Tour event, part of the Players Tour Championship series, gave the 26-year-old from Antrim his first title of the season and the third of his pro career. A packed house at the Lotto Arena saw him lift the trophy and earn 12,000 Euros and 2,000 ranking points.

World No 9 Allen started the final with a barrage of high scoring as breaks of 117, 102 and 106 put him 3-0 ahead. World No 1 Selby pulled one back before Allen made a 53 in frame five on his way to victory.

"It's been a long time coming because I've been struggling so far this season," said Allen, whose previous professional titles were the invitational Jiangsu Classic in 2009 and the Haikou World Open ranking event last March.

"I spent some time with my coach Terry Griffiths and he helped me get my mind right. I practised hard leading up to this tournament and I had a good attitude throughout. I'm pleased to be playing well again and looking forward to some big tournaments coming up."

Allen's triumph means that the 12 events on the World Snooker Tour so far this season have been won by 12 different players, and he added: "Snooker's more open now than it's ever been so there's no reason why I can't win more titles in the rest of the season."

The Players Tour Championship is a series of ten events, four in the UK and six on the Betfair European Tour, with the top 24 on the final Order of Merit going through to the Grand Finals in March. They will be joined by seven players from the Asian PTC Order of Merit. The next event is Asian PTC3 from November 5-9 in Zhengzhou, China.


Results (Last 16 onwards)

Last 16
Mark Selby 4-3 Paul Davison
Marco Fu 4-1 Michael White
Ali Carter 4-3 John Higgins
Joe Perry 4-3 Jack Lisowski
Alfie Burden 3-4 Neil Robertson
Thepchaiya Un-Nooh 2-4 Andrew Pagett
Graeme Dott 2-4 Mark Allen
Ben Woollaston 4-2 Tom Ford

Quarter Finals
Mark Selby 4-0 Marco Fu
Ali Carter 4-1 Joe Perry
Neil Robertson 3-4 Andrew Pagett
Mark Allen 4-3 Ben Woollaston

Semi Finals
Mark Selby 4-0 Ali Carter
Andrew Pagett 1-4 Mark Allen

Final
Mark Selby 1-4 Mark Allen

'BATA' REYES, 'ROBOCOP' ORCOLLO OFF TO GOOD START IN US OPEN 9-BALL
by Marlon Bernardino

FILIPINO cue masters Efren "Bata" Reyes and Dennis "Robocop" Orcollo got off to a blazing start by posting back-to-back victories in the 37th Annual U.S.Open being held at the Holiday Inn Virginia Beach - Norfolk Convention Center in Virginia, USA, yesterday (Monday night US Time).

Reyes, also known as "The Magician," defeated George McLanahan, 11-1, and Bobby Petroceli, 11-0, respectively to face Thorsten Hohmann of Germany in the next round.

Meanwhile, Orcollo, top player of Bugsy Promotions took a bye in the first round then routed Rory Hendrickson, 11-6, in the following round for a third round encounter against Mark Gray of Great Britain.

Sharing the limelight are Alex "The Lion" Pagulayan, Santos "The Saint" Sambajon, Israel "Amay" Rota, Jose "Amang" Parica, Ronato "Volcano" Alcano, Francisco "Django" Bustamante, and Carlo "The Black Tiger" Biado who also beat their respective opponents.

Pagulayan took a bye in the first round then toppled Danny Spell, 11-0, to meet Sambajon in the next round, winner over Adam Spell, 11-0, and Joe Brush, 11-3.

Rota subdued Randy Russel, 11-1, and Oliver Ortmann, 11-4, to face John Morra of Canada, Parica dealt Brett Stottlemyer, 11-1, and Jeff Clare, 11-4, to meet Donny Mills of the USA.

Alcano, on the other hand crushed Mike Delawder, 11-9, and Jason Michas, 11-6. He will face the survivor tussle of Ko Pin-yi of Chinese-Taipei and David Alcaide of Spain.

Bustamante nipped Bill Dugan, 11-2, and Jerome Rockwell, 11-1, to meet Mika Immonen of Finland, Biado took a bye in the first round then outclassed Chris Bartram, 11-6, to meet Tom D Alfonso of Italy,

Warren "Warrion" Kiamco defeated Charles Hagan, 11-1, but lost to Tommy Kennedy, 7-11, while Ramon "Maestro Monching"Mistica, who got a bye in the opening round but was yielded to Nick van den berg of the Netherlands, 3-11, in the next round.

Kiamco and Mistica, needed to win their games in the loser's side to progress. The Filipino US Open 9-Ball Campaign is supported by Billiards Managers and Players Association of the Philippines (BMPAP), Puyat Sports, Bugsy Promotions, Negros Billiards Stable, Hermes Sports Bar and Malungai Life Oil.

Bugsy Promotions top honcho Ceferino "Perry" Mariano is very confident that the Pinoy tumbok king will perform well "Malaki pag-asa na muli natin makopo ang US Open 9-ball lalu na't magkakahiwalay sila sa draw." said sportsman/businessman Perry Mariano, long-time benefactor of Orcollo and Biado as well Taiwanese Ko and Chang Jung-lin.

Philippine Billiards God Father Aristeo "Putch" Puyat commented" US Open 9-ball. Sa dami ng participants pag natalo kaagad ng maaga ay napakahirap at masalimuot ang daraanan mo. Pero naniniwala ako na handa naman ang mga manlalaro natin," said Putch Puyat, long-time supporter of Reyes, Bustamante and Pagulayan, the only Filipino who already won US Open 9-ball, dubbed as longest running pool event in the world.

WPA WITHDRAWS SANCTIONING FROM NOVEMBER'S WORLD TEN BALL CHAMPIONSHIP AND WORLD POOL SUMMIT IN MANILA

October 24, 2012

The WPA Board of Directors has taken the decision to withdraw the sanctioning of the World Ten Ball Championship and World Summit events that were scheduled for next month, November, in Manila.

Despite repeated attempts, we were unable to obtain any necessary information from the organisers, Raya Sports, about the events. This has left the WPA Board with no alternative but to withdraw the sanctioning.

Therefore, if these events do proceed, they will not yield ranking points for players. If anyone is interested in trying to gain information about either event, please contact the Organisers, Raya Sports at www.rayasports.wordpress.com.

WPBSA Statement - Stephen Lee Appeal Dismissed

On 19th October 2012 Stephen Lee appealed against the decision made by the Chairman of the WPBSA to suspend him on 12th October 2012. Robert Englehart QC was appointed by Sport Resolutions UK to consider Stephen Lee's appeal against suspension. On Wednesday 24th October 2012 he decided to dismiss the appeal.

The suspension will remain in place until either the conclusion of the investigation or any resultant hearings.

JOIN US FOR A MONSTER MASH

The snooky gets spooky on Wednesday 31st October as our Halloween Party haunts the halls with midweek mayhem. Whether it's a devilish trick shot on the tables or high spirits at the bar, there will be plenty going on - and you're invited!

We've got it all worked out for you, grab your mates, raid your costume box and head to Rileys to make the most of a FREE hour of pool or snooker. Just remember you need to be in fancy dress to qualify.

Get your round in with pumpkin and blood shots for only £1 and a bottle of VK or Becks for £2. Plus loads of other drink offers available on the night.

So what you waiting for? It's going to be monster!

Regards,
The Rileys Team

O'Sullivan Withdraws From International Championship

Ronnie O'Sullivan has pulled out of the International Championship, which starts on Sunday in China, for medical reasons.

O'Sullivan was due to face either Michael White or Lu Haotian on Monday evening at the world ranking event in Chengdu. The winner of that match will now receive a bye to the last 16.

WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson said: "We have been made aware that Ronnie has been unwell. The usual process for players pulling out of tournaments will now be applied.

"This is a huge disappointment for all of the fans in China who were hoping to see him play. However there is still an outstanding line-up of the world's best players at the International Championship and it will be a top class event."

SUNDAY NIGHT AT RILEYS - AMERICAN STYLE

Ditch all those boring jobs - DIY, homework, ironing blah, blah, blah and just have yourself a cheeky little lie in. Then get your mates rounded up and head down to Rileys this Sunday.

From 5pm you can play American Pool for FREE and take in the big guys on the big screen, as the New England Patriots take on the St Louis Rams live from Wembley Stadium, followed by the Dallas Cowboys v the New York Giants.

But that's just the appetiser for the main event, as the WWE wrestling extravaganza the devils playground in a Cell kicks off at midnight. It's going to be brutal.

As if that's not enough, get yourself some top offers at the bar to ease your way into the new week - we've got 4 Buds for £10 and 6 shots for £4 and if you're a bit peckish, then burgers are 2 for £5 - bargain.

Make Sunday a day of rest, relaxation and really big guys beating the devils playground out of each other - go on, you deserve it.

That's the life.

Regards,
The Rileys Team

World Ladies Billiards & Snooker Association press release

IT COULD be all change at the top when the women’s snooker circuit descends on Swindon on Saturday.

World number two Maria Catalano has been installed as favourite to claim her first UK Championship, the third leg of seven on the 2012/13 World Ladies Billiards & Snooker Association tour at Jesters Snooker Hall.

Catalano, still smarting from a 3-0 defeat by Hong Kong’s Ng On Yee in the final of the Northern Championship in September, could snatch the number one spot from the absent Reanne Evans.

Two young stars to watch out for are Derby’s England international Hannah Jones, 16, and 12-year-old Jasmine Bolsover, from Woking.

The draw will take place at the venue at 9.15am with play starting at 10am

UK CHAMPIONSHIP
Saturday, November 3
Jesters Snooker Hall
Greenbridge Industrial Estate
Greenbridge Road
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN3 3JD
Tel: 01793 420660

ENTRIES

Maria Catalano (Dudley, West Mids)
Tatjana Vasiljeva (Latvia)
Jenny Poulter (Maidstone, Kent)
Vicky Gibbs (Trowbridge)
Tina Owen-Sevilton (Bridgwater, Somerset)
Jasmine Bolsover (Woking)
Vicky Carter (Sandy, Bucks)
Hannah Jones (Derby)

WLBSA SNOOKER RANKINGS
Pos    Name    Home town/country    Pts    Sponsor
1    Reanne Evans    Dudley West Midlands, GB    647    MIUS
2    Maria Catalano    Dudley, West Midlands, GB    632    
3    Emma Bonney    Portsmouth, GB    517    
4    Eva Palmius    Isleham, Cambs, Sweden    325    
5    Tina Owen-Sevilton    Bridgwater, Somerset, GB    323    
6    Natascha Niermann    Cambridge, Germany    300    
7    Jaique Ip Wan In     Hong Kong, China    300    
8    Yu Ching Ching     Hong Kong, China    281    
9    Vicky Carter     Sandy, Beds, GB    269    
10    Katie Henrick     Bickley, Kent, GB    255    180poker.com
11    Ng On Yee     Hong Kong, China    242    
12    Jenny Poulter     Maidstone, Kent, GB    241    
13    Hannah Jones     Derby, GB    234    Jaxx Q Club & Wytech
14    So Man Yan     Hong Kong, China    230    
15    Tatjana Vasiljeva     Latvia    203    
16    Gaye Jones    Melksham, Wilts, GB    196    
17    Marianne Williams    Smallfield, Surrey, GB    166    
18    Chris Sharpe    Chelmsford, GB    149    
19    Jan Hughes     St Neots, Cambs, GB    138    
20    Martina Lumsden    Eastbourne, GB    113    
21    June Banks     Orpington, Kent, GB    109    
22    Suzie Opacic     Brambridge, Hants, GB    83    Kara Accountants
23    Jasmine Bolsover     Woking, GB    79    
24    Naomi Clare     Ripley, Derbys, GB    74    
25    Kim O'Brien     Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, GB    60    
26    Maureen Rowland     Wallsend, Tyne & Wear, GB    56    Fine Arch Cues
27    Chitra Magimairaj     India    56    
28    Revanna Umadevi    India    54    
29    Jodie Symes     Swindon, GB    40    
30    Karen Corr     Republic of Ireland    35    
31    Pam Wood     Newcastle, GB    30    
32    Fran Calvert     Lowestoft, GB    30    
33    Laura Alves     Dublin, Brazil    22    
34    Vicky Gibbs     Trowbridge, GB    19    
35    Karen Harrison     Fareham, GB    12    
36    Shaghayegh Sanei     Iran    5    
37    Donna Davies    Carmarthen, Wales    5    
38    Joanne Davies     Derby, GB    0    Wytech
39    Clare Heseldine     Broadstairs, GB    0    
40    Georgina Holloway     Derby, GB    0    
41    Charlotte Holloway     Derby, GB    0    
42    Mary Hawkes     Leighton Buzzard, GB    0    
43    Supanni Yam-Oum     France    0    

Picture by Monique Limbos: Maria Catalano

Fields Double Victory Over Ladies: Aguzin Wins Seniors at Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open

New Iberia,Louisiana - The 2012 Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open Ladies Divisions were both won by Florida's Chris Fields. The Seniors 9-Ball Open was won by Joey Aguzin. This marked also the first time the ladies and men's open were both swept by the same two winners in both 8-Ball and 9-Ball disciplines when Jimmy "SuperFly" Majors also swept the Men's Open. The events took place at Emerald Billiards in New Iberia, Louisiana. The Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open was produced by Dragon Promotions and coincided with The Championship Cloth Pro Classic events. This 7th installment of this amateur extravaganza featured 7 total tournaments in 9-Ball and 8-Ball disciplines, with divisions in Open, Women, Seniors, Mixed Doubles and the Open 9-Ball which allows all players of any level to play. The events were sponsored by Predator, Pool & Billiard Magazine, Aramith Balls, and Emerald Billiards.



Fields long trek from Florida didn't go unrewarded. She started the event on the 8-Ball ladies side, where she came back from the loser's side and defeated defending champion Ashley Kline in back to back double hill thrillers, 4-3, 3-2. She then entered the 9-Ball ladies event and again defeated Kline to go undefeated this time in the finals. She then entered the Mixed Doubles with her partner Hunter Lombardo. They went undefeated but were defeated twice in the finals by Brittany Bordeaux and Evan Lundy of Michigan.

50+ and up Joey Aguzin went undefeated to win the 9-Ball Seniors division. The 8-Ball was won earlier in the week by Mickey Elesterion. All the amateurs joined the champions circle with pro winners including Shane Van Boening of South Dakota and Ronnie Alcano of the Philippines.
Follow the Ozone Billiards US Amateur Open on Facebook at www.facebook.com/usamateuropen


Tournament Director John Leyman of NYC, Hunter Lombardo, Wang Can of China, Keith & Lisa Hulin (owners of Emerald Billiards), Germany's Ralph Eckert & Thorsten Hohmann, and event producer Charlie Williams

Smarties help Catalano feel on top of the world

A HANDFUL of Smarties helped snooker star Maria Catalano enjoy the sweet taste of success at the women’s UK Championship.

And Catalano is now provisionally ranked number one on the World Ladies Billiards & Snooker Association circuit following her 3-0 victory over Tina Owen-Sevilton in the final at Jesters Snooker Hall, Swindon.

The 30-year-old from Dudley, West Midlands, revealed she nearly quit the tournament after feeling “a bit giddy and a bit light-headed” in her previous two matches.

“During the semis, I was contemplating going home because I felt like I was in someone else’s body,” she admitted.

Catalano, the pre-tournament favourite to claim her first UK title, struggled back from 2-1 down to defeat Derby teenager Hannah Jones 3-2 on the final pink in the quarter-finals.

“Hannah played quite well and I managed to scrape through,” she said.

And she was 1-0 down to 12-year-old Jasmine Bolsover, from Woking, before prevailing 3-1 in the last-four.

Complaining of feeling unwell, Catalano was approached by Owen-Sevilton.

“Tina gave me about 20 Smarties and I ate them all,” she explained.

“I don’t know whether it was some kind of sugar rush but it worked. I felt a lot better and came to life in the final.

“I played really well. I think I missed three balls.”

Breaks of 30, 32, 52 and 66 secured Catalano a ninth WLBSA ranking title.

Jones, 16, beat Bolsover to clinch the Junior title and world number 12 Jenny Poulter, from Maidstone, Kent, won the Plate competition.

RESULTS (BREAKS)

QUARTER-FINALS: Maria Catalano (45, 38 ) beat Hannah Jones 3-2, Jasmine Bolsover beat Jenny Poulter 3-2, Vicky Carter w/o Tatjana Vasiljeva, Tina Owen-Sevilton beat Vicky Gibbs 3-0.

SEMI-FINALS: Catalano beat Bolsover 3-1, Owen-Sevilton beat Carter 3-2.

FINAL: Catalano (30, 32, 52, 66) beat Owen-Sevilton 3-0.

PLATE

SEMI-FINALS: Hannah Jones beat Vicky Gibbs 2-0, Jenny Poulter bye.

FINAL: Poulter beat Jones 2-0.

JUNIORS

FINAL: Hannah Jones beat Jasmine Bolsover 2-0.

MOSCONI CUP SHOOTOUT TO TAKE PLACE IN TREVISO

The final European spot will be determined during the Dynamic Billiards European Open

Monday, 05 November 2012:

On Wednesday, November 7th, a special event will take place at the BEST WESTERN PREMIER BHR Treviso Hotel.

The 5th and final spot for the European Mosconi Cup team will be at stake. The line-up will be as follows:

Nick Ekonomopoulos (GRE) and Albin Ouschan (AUT) will play their match at 17:00 local time. Followed by that, Oliver Ortmann (GER) will play against the winner of that match. If necessary, Ortmann will then play the loser of the first match. Whoever wins two matches or – in case of a tie - gets the best secondary points, will make Mosconi Cup Team Europe 2012 complete. All matches can be viewed on www.kozoom.com in the LIVEStream. They will be played in the final arena.

The event will be hosted by the European Governing Body for Pool, the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF) and organized by International Billiard Promotion (IBP). For further information and reference please go to the federation website www.europeanopenonline.eu , follow us on twitter @EPBF_News or contact our press office.

Fantastic, was hoping this would be streamed. Any idea how much the stream will cost?

World Snooker Statement: Ronnie O'Sullivan

World Snooker has been informed that Ronnie O'Sullivan does not intend to compete on the World Snooker Tour for the remainder of the 2012/13 season.

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: "I have spoken to Ronnie and he has decided to withdraw from any events he has entered, and he will not be playing for the rest of this season. He has some personal issues which he needs to resolve and we wish him all the best for the future."

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The annual subscription is now only £22.50! This will give you LIVE access to the entire year's event including:-

November 12-14: UK Players Tour Championship event four, Gloucester
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The Rileys Team

Capital Venue: promotional activities this week

Good Morning,

I’d just like to keep you up to date with a new venue I have launched in Gloucester, namely “The Capital Venue” , and let you know of a few upcoming events which may interest you.

The Capital Venue is a versatile building, with a variety of function rooms suitable for groups from 4 – 400 people, which will be used for entertainment, sports, private parties and corporate events. I’ve attached our brochure, which tells you more but please visit www.thecapitalvenue.com to see more.

I’ve attached a flyer for the Kay Suzanne memorial trophy, which is a major snooker tournament involving over 90 of the 99 professional snooker players in the World including World number 1 Judd Trump, winners of all the World Snooker Ranking events and several World Champions.

I’ve also attached a flyer for our first comedy night which hosts Ian Stone, Mike Gunn and Stephen Grant all of whom have appeared on TV in major comedy shows.

In the next few months we also have :-

·         The Voices Christmas Choir night – The Voices were the 2008 grand finalists of the BBC Radio 3 Choir of the Year competition.

·         The Rat Pack Frank’s Back – David’s portrayal of Frank Sinatra is unlike any other, as he not only sings and phrases uncannily like The Chairman of The Board, but also talks in an incredibly authentic Sinatra manner, leaving audiences spellbound

·         Psychic Donna - As featured on Living TV with Kerry Katona & Jodie Marsh

The Events pages on our website will be changing all the time so to keep abreast of new attractions please visit www.thecapitalvenue.com/category/events

I hope to see you at one or more of our events and possibly hosting a private party or company function for you. If you are interested to hear more please do not hesitate to contact me and if you have a friend who you think may be interested in The Capital Venue please forward them this email or ask them to visit www.thecapitalvenue.com

All the best
Paul

Paul Mount
Managing Director
On Q Promotions Ltd
& South West Snooker Academy
Edison Close
Waterwells Business Park
Quedgeley
Gloucester
GL2 2FN
tel : 01452 223214
www.onqpromotions.co.uk
www.southwestsnookeracademy.com

Snooker's Big Events On Big Screens!

Fans around the UK will be able to come together in city centres to enjoy World Snooker tournaments this season thanks to the BBC's Big Screens.

The Big Screen coverage will start with the williamhill.com UK Championship in York December, with green baize action shown on screens in Leeds, Manchester, Bradford, Derby, Liverpool and Middlesbrough. There will also be coverage of the Masters in January.

A spokesman for World Snooker said: "The Big Screens are a fantastic innovation from the BBC and they will help us to raise awareness of our leading events throughout the UK.

"We have used a Big Screen in Sheffield during the World Championship, in Tudor Square outside the Crucible, for several years and it's great to see fans coming together to watch the action and create their own special atmosphere. We'd love to see this replicated across the UK.

"It's also an excellent way to bring snooker to people who might not have watched the sport before, who might come across a Big Screen in one of the cities taking part. Watching a few frames is an ideal way to relax while taking a break from Christmas shopping!"

Geraldine McCullagh, Editor of the Screens Operational Centre, added: "After a fantastic summer of sport on our screens, it’s great to be delivering more world class sport to city centre audiences this December."

Here's the schedule of Big Screen coverage for the williamhill.com UK Championship:

Saturday December 1
1300 – 1400
1630 – 1730

Sunday December 2
1400 – 1730

Monday December 3
1300 – 1800

Tuesday December 4
1300 – 1800

Wednesday December 5
1300 – 1800

Thursday December 6
1300 – 1800
1900 - 2000

Friday December 7
1300 – 1800
1900 - 2000

Saturday December 8
1300 – 1630
1630 - 1730
1900 – 2200

Sunday December 9
1415 - 1800
2000 - 2300

WORLD CONFEDERATION OF BILLIARD SPORTS ANTI-DOPING COMMITTEE
84 a, Zagnanska Str.
25-528 Kielce
Poland
Phone/fax: +48 41 362-11-47
e-mail: mak@makmarketing.pl

Board members of WCBS

Report

World Confederation of Billiard Sports would like to inform, that we have continued action SAY NO! TO DOPING. We included to the program our world, continental and national federations. The logo (SAY NO!) was placed on several websites. There are also links to the national anti-doping committees or to WADA. Moreover they organize events where they promote the fight against the doping.
Thank you for your support.

I sent the information to International Olympic Committee, World Anti-Doping Agency and SportAccord.

You can visit the following websites:

Regards
Marcin Krzemiński
WCBS member of board directors
responsible for anti-doping

World Confederation of Billiard Sports
http://www.billiard-wcbs.org/

World Pool Association
http://www.wpa-pool.com

International Billiard & Snooker Federation
http://www.ibsf.info/

Union Mondiale de Billard
http://www.umb.org/

International Pyramid Committee
http://www.icpsport.com/


Continental and national billiard federations:

African Billiards & Snooker Federation : http://www.africabsf.com

Asian Pool Billiard Union - http://www.apbucuesports.org,

European Pocket-Billiard Federation - http://www.epbf.com

Confederation Panamericana de Billiar – Nicaragua - http://www.cpbillar.net/esp
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Club-Billares-Nelson/125860467473906?v=wall

Confederation Europeenne de Billard - http://www.eurobillard.org

Billiard Congress of America - www.bca-pool.com

European Billiard Council - http://www.ebc-billiard.com/

Estonia - http://www.epf.ee/
Finland - http://www.sbil.fi/fi_FI
France - http://www.ffbillard.com/
Israel - http://www.billiard.org.il/
Poland - http://www.bilard-sport.pl/
Serbia - http://www.bilijar.rs/
Sweden - http://iof1.idrottonline.se/SvenskaBiljardforbundet
Switzerland - http://www.poolbillard.ch/
Czech Republic - http://www.cmbs.cz/
Netherlands - http://www.knbb.nl/knbb/0/nieuws/2512/say-no-to-doping/
Ireland - http://www.ribsa.ie/ ,
Japan - http://www.nba.or.jp/r
Venezuela - http://www.poolocho.com
South Africa - http://www.cuesportfever.com
Belarus - http://www.billiard-online.com
Russia - http://www.billiard.su
             http://www.fbsrf.ru/
Ukraine - http://billiard.net.ua
Norway - http://www.biljardforbundet.no.
Lithuania - pulofederacija@gmail.com
Slovakia - http://www.sbiz.sk
Turkey - http://www.bilardo.gov.tr
Canada - http://www.cbsa.ca
Portugal - http://www.fpbilhar.pt
Slovenia - http://www.biljardna-zveza.si

CHRISTMAS POOL TOURNAMENT

Sign up today for the Rileys Christmas Pool Tournament

We've got lots of festive fun in our clubs lined up for this December, and to kick things off, we're putting on a Christmas Pool Tournament.

With the winner taking home a cash prize of £65, it's got to be worth putting your potting skills to the test to see if you can be club pool champ.

The group stage is best of 4 frames, and all entrants will play at least 3 matches, so there's plenty of competition for all. We've even thrown in a Wooden Spoon competition for those who don't make it through to the finals.

Click here to sign up on line now - it's quick and easy, and it's just £5 when you do it on line.

Enjoy the festive fun at Rileys!

Regards,
The Rileys Team