Pacific Northwest Regional Snooker Tournament

A United States Snooker Association National Tour Stop Event

Dates: Saturday, August 24th – Sunday, August 25th, 2024
Start Time: 10am
Host: In The Pocket Snooker Club
Tournament Director: Carl Hancoc k
Rochester, Washington

Qualifications: This is an open invitation tournament open to all levels of competition.

Sanctioning: The Pacific Norwest Snooker Tournament is a National Ranking Tour Stop of the United States Snooker Association. USSA member registration through CloudSnooker.com is required prior to tournament registration.

Format: Double elimination competition. Matches will be best of 3 frames. Frames are player regulated with official on site. Players will lag for break off. Coin toss will be used to determine players choice to start spotted black ball tie-break. Tournament is limited to 16 players.

Timeframe: The tournament will start with opening ceremonies, player & team introduction and orientation of rules. First round table assignments will be announced, and competition will commence. Closing ceremonies and awards presentation will begin after the last match. The tournament is expected to complete around 5pm each day.

Player Responsibilities: Both players of each match are required to report their frame scores, match results and high breaks to the tournament director after each match. Team players will earn 1 point for their team for each frame won and be in contention for the High Break prize with their reported high breaks.

Team Competition

The Tournament also includes a 3 player (maximum) team competition. Each team must have a designated Team Captain. Team Captains will be registered in advance. Team Captains can recruit other players to be on their team. Each frame won earns a point for your team. Team with the most points wins and each team member will receive a Team Champion medal. Team participation is not required to enter the tournament. Team competition is limited to 4 teams.

Team Juneja

Varun Juneja – Amateur
Kent, Washington
Team Captain
2023 Seattle Snooker
Open Champion

Pratik Agrawal – Novice
Kent, Washington

Navi Gill – Amateur
Bonney Lake, Washington

Capacity: Full

Team Sawant

Prathamesh Sawant–Amateur
Team Captain
Seattle, Washington

Frances Tso–Novice
Kirkland, Washington

Jie Ma – Novice
Mountlake Terrace, Washington

Capacity: Full

Team Captain: TBD
Team Name: Team Captains Last Name
Team Members
TBD
Capacity: 3 Players

Team Captain: TBD
Team Name: Team Captains Last Name
Team Members
TBD
Capacity: 3 Players

Other Players

The following players are registered to compete but not on a team.

Kevin Kuei – Novice
Sammamish, Washington

Bill Parsons – Novice
North Vancouver, BC Canada

Song Chen – Amateur
Surrey, BC Canada

Rules: Competition will follow World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association Rules, self-officiated with a 3-penalty limit for each foul. Clarification or questions on rules will be settled by the Tournament Director.

Rating: This is a Open rated event.

Entry Fee: $200. Spectators: Free.
Parking: Free.

Food and Beverages: Snacks and beverages are available at the club by donation. Players & guests are welcome to bring their own snacks and non-alcoholic beverages. Food may be purchased prior to the event at Area Restaurants. Pizza may be ordered and delivered from Figaro’s Pizza. Club is equipped with a refrigerator, microwave and oven.

Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 21st, 2024

Warm-Up Time: Tables will be available prior to 10am for warm up time.

Dress Code: Formal or Casual.

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Awards

1st: Trophy & Cash Prize (Ranges from $250 to $500 depending on number of entries)
2nd: Trophy & Cash Prize (Ranges from $150 to $400 depending on number of entries)
3rd & 4th: Plaque & Cash Prize (Ranges from $100 to $220 each depending on number of entries)
Team Champions: Each team member receives a championship medal
Highest Break: $50

Current Payouts

Based on 8 registered players
1st: $250
2nd: $200
3rd: $110
4th: $110

Winners will be added to the Club Champions Wall

Tournament Registration Form

Registration: Players must register prior to the tournament using the form below and pay the entry fee on the day of the event. Location address and additional details are included in the registration confirmation email.

We are looking forward to an exciting event. Feel free to Contact Us with any questions. Be sure to check out Club Features for additional details on the club.

Regional tournament registration form

First Name

Last Name

Address

City

State/Province

Zip/Postal

Country

Phone

Birthdate

How would you rate your snooker experience?

Beginner: No (or little) understanding of the game and no (or little) experience playing on a snooker table. Average high break is under 15 points.

Novice: Basic to mid-level understanding of the game, strategy and experience playing club level matches. No (or little) experience playing in tournaments. Average high break is 15 – 30 points.

Amateur: Full understanding of the game, rules, strategy and several years’ experience playing club level matches and some experience playing in tournaments. Average high break is 30 – 60 points.

Professional: Full understanding of the game, rules, strategy and several years’ experience playing professional level tournaments and possibly winning prize money etc. Average high break is over 60 points.

Team Name: (Optional) Choose from above.

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