2011 SELECTION TRIALS
The 2011 Australian Eight Ball Championships will be held from 17 October to 31 October. Trials for
selection of ACTEBA representatives will be as follows:
9 Ball – The ACT 9 Ball Championships are scheduled for the weekend of 19/20 March 2011. The
competition will be an elimination competition with 8 seeded players. The first Round is expected to be a race
to 4. Frames will increase progressively in the following Rounds. This is a prizemoney comp, with 2/3rds of
total entry fees allocated to the Open, and 1/3rd allocated to the Ladies, assuming sufficient number of entrants.
Open Doubles - The Open Doubles event is scheduled to commence on the weekend of 26/27 March 2011
and run through each following weekend till completion (approx 4 weekends). The first Round is expected to
be three full round robin in groups of 8. The remaining format will be advised prior to tournament commecing.
Pairs will be seeded according to ranking points accumulated over the previous two years in Doubles
competition, with possibly the top seeds being exempted from Round 1, depending on entries received.
Ladies Doubles - The Ladies Doubles event is scheduled for the weekend of 30 April / 1 May,. The format
is expected to be Round Robins (3 X single frames) in groups of 8, depending of course on the number of
entries.
Ladies Singles - The Ladies Singles event is scheduled for the Saturday 14 May, with the Top 12 and
Singles Knockout to be held over the next two weekends. The format will be the same as in previous years; ie
round robins (4 X single frames) in groups of 8 with the top 4 players in each group progressing to the next
round.
Masters - The Masters event (for players aged 50 or over) is scheduled for the weekend of 4/5 June. Format
is to be confirmed.
Open Singles – Rounds 1 to 4 of the Open Singles event is scheduled for the weekends 18/19 and 25/26
June and 2/3 and 9/10 July. The format will be the same as in previous years; ie round robins (4 X single
frames) in groups of 8 with the top 4 players in each group progressing to the next round. Seeded players (top
16 or top 32, depending on number of entries received) are exempt from Round 1 and are kindly asked to
donate some time to assist with the running of Round 1. Round 5 (Top 16) Round Robin will be held on the
weekend of 16/17 July, with the Top 16 knockout on 6/7 August.
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Under 21s - The Under 21s event (for players aged 20 or less on 31 December 2011 is scheduled for the
weekend of 27/28 August. A full round robin competition (3 rounds of single frames) is expected with a final
(race to 5) between the top 2 after the round robin.
NOTE: For all events, play commences at 10.30 am where possible, but this may vary depending on the
venues being used. Tables will be open a half hour before expected starting time for practice. Rounds will
require approximately 6 to 7 hours to complete. There will be no breaks for lunch.
ENTRIES FOR THE 9 BALL AND OPEN DOUBLES MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE
CLOSE OF THE STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ON MONDAY 7 MARCH 2011.
ENTRIES FOR ALL OTHER EVENTS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE CLOSE OF THE
STATE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEETING ON MONDAY 4 APRIL 2011.
PLEASE READ THE CONDITIONS OF ENTRY OVERLEAF.
ACTEBA 2011 STATE SELECTION TRIALS - NOMINATION FORM
Name: ............................................................................................ Mobile: .........................................................
Email address: ......................................................................................................................................................
OPEN SINGLES
LADIES SINGLES
OPEN 9-BALL
LADIES 9-BALL
MASTERS
UNDER 21s
OPEN DOUBLES
LADIES DOUBLES
Your Preferred Day of Play
Your Doubles Partner
(not guaranteed after Round 1)
Open:
Are you able to assist in the running of the
Saturday
Sunday
Either
If Yes, please indicate:
Saturday
Sunday
Either
Ladies:
NO
Selection Trials with adjudication of Groups
YES
IMPORTANT - Conditions of Entry
• Anyone who has entered or intends on entering the selection trials of another state or territory will be ineligible to compete in the
ACT selection trials.
• The Tournament Director must receive entries for the 9 Ball and Open Doubles, by the close of the State Executive Committee
Meeting on Monday 7 March 2011. Entries for all other events must be received by the close of the State Executive Committee
Meeting on Monday 4 April 2011.NO entries will be accepted without the accompanying fees. The relevant entry fees MUST
accompany entries: $15 per player for 9 Ball, the Masters, the Under 21s, and the Open and Ladies/Ladies Doubles, $30 per player
for the Open and Ladies Singles.
• The format and dates for the selection trials have been based on an expected number of entries being received. The Tournament
Director reserves the right to vary both the format and dates should this become necessary.
• Seeds will be taken strictly from the ACTEBA rankings as they stand prior to the commencement of the Summer Competition
2011. All groups (including seeds) are initially compiled from the rankings, then adjusted where possible for preferred day of play.
No changes to the groups will be made once they are finalised and released.
• All entries are accepted under the provision that the entrant agrees to abide by all and any directions made by the Tournament
Director and that their decisions will be final.
• Note that if you are selected to represent the ACT at the 2011 National titles you will be required to pay a deposit of $300.00
within 2 weeks of notification of your selection. If you do not pay your deposit within 2 weeks your place will be offered to the next
eligible player.
• The draws will be e-mailed to all competitors who have provided an email address, and will also be available on the ACTEBA
website (acteba.com.au). Competitors will NOT be notified by phone. It is each player’s responsibility to ensure they are aware of
when and where they are playing. If you don’t have email, then make sure you call the Tournament Director!
I agree to the above conditions of entry and wish to nominate for the 2011 ACTEBA State Selection Trials.
Signed:........................................................................................... Date: .............................................................
Nomination Forms and entry fees are to be lodged no later than the close of the 7 March 2011 Captains Meeting
Entry fees:
Open singles
Ladies singles
Open doubles
Ladies doubles
Open 9 ball
Ladies 9 ball
Masters
Under 21s
$30
$30
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
$15
Total ................... .........
Payment received by (Office Holder):
Signed: ....................................................... Date: .....................
Payment received by Treasurer:
Signed: ....................................................... Date: .....................