Pool News - WPA World 9 Ball Event

Pool News - WPA World 9-Ball Championships for Juniors, Girls & Wheelchair athletes

Pool isn’t just for adults. Players these days are getting younger and younger, and it is by no means just a male sport. In just over a week, serious players will compete for the WPA World 9-ball championship for Juniors, girls, and wheelchair athletes. This event will be held from the 5th to the 7th of December in Germany.

This is a great chance to see the stars of the future. The competition will be strong, and 60 excellent players will compete over three days. Held in a superb venue that has staged many a pool tournament, this year's event is sure to be a great spectacle.

Below is the official press release for the pool event.

Friday, 23 November 2012 The WPA World 9-Ball pool Championships for Juniors, Girls and Wheelchair athletes are to be held from December 5th – 7th, 2012, in Sauerland Stern Hotel,Kneippweg 1, Willingen, Germany.

The Sauerland Stern Hotel has been the venue for several big pool billiard events in the past. This year, 32 junior players, 16 girls and 12 wheelchair athletes will compete in the main event for the crown of 9-ball pool.

The title of a “World Champion” is the most prestigious achievement in any sports. That promises top quality pool with drama and excitement. The entry for spectators is free during the entire event.

Just before the start of the Championships, a qualifier takes place in the venue. 25 junior players and 6 girl players will try to find a spot in the main field and get their share of the way to glory.

Up to four tables will be in the LiveStream during the whole event. The stream can be viewed at www.kozoom.com.

The event will be hosted by the European Governing Body for Pool, the European Pocket Billiard Federation (EPBF) in conjunction with the WPA and organized by International Billiard Promotion (IBP).

For further information and reference please go to the federation website www.wpapoolonline.com, follow us on twitter @EPBF_News or contact our press office.

By Press Release - 2012-11-24