Scottish 8-Ball Pool Federation
Est. 1996
Recognised by the World Eightball Pool Federation (WEPF) & European Eightball Pool Federation (EEPF) as the governing body for Pool in Scotland
SEPF Region 1
2008
Region 1
(North East Scotland)
Mike Clark
Region 1 Chairman
101 Bon Accord Street
Aberdeen
AB11 6ED
[email protected]
07760 224 588 / 07747 007 508
New Sponsor
It gives me great pleasure to announce that SEPF Region 1 has
secured a new sponsor. Rileys Ltd, with over 165 clubs, are
probably the biggest name in Pool and Snooker in the UK, and have
recently extended their in-club services to include Poker.
Rileys have two clubs in Aberdeen. By May, there will be six
traditional style pool tables installed at their Bridge Place club, next
to Aberdeen’s bus and train stations.
In 2008, this will provide a venue for:
• Men’s Premier Section Events
• Men’s Aberdeen Section Events
• North East 5-Man Team Event
• North East Singles Event
• North East Scotch Doubles Event
• Junior’s Tour Section Events
• Other SEPF National Events
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Changes to the Tour Structure
Since the men’s tour split into two regions in 2007, the total number of tour
members increased to 118 (73 in Region 1 - 45 in Region 2).
Throughout the first season, it became obvious that there were some improvements
which could be made to the tour to suit the players, so the structure is changing:
• The Region 1 Tour is being merged with the NESPT Tour. The NESPT will no longer exist
• The ranking lists will be merged to ensure players are ranked accordingly
• The new look Region 1 Tour will be divided into sections
• All tour events will be played over one day
• Entry fees are reduced where possible
• Events are held in local venues meaning less travelling
• All players have an even fairer chance to qualify for the Scotland Squad
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Region 1 Men’s Tour 2008
The tour has now been split into different sections, these are:
• Premier Section
- for the top 32 ranked players
- venues to be Rileys, Bridge Place, Aberdeen and Station Hotel, Ellon
• Aberdeen Section
- for all other players in Aberdeen, Stonehaven and surrounding areas
- venue to be Rileys, Bridge Place, Aberdeen
• East Coast Section
- for all other players in Peterhead, Fraserburgh, Boddam, Cruden, Ellon and surrounding areas
- venues to be Top Break Club, Peterhead and any other suitable venues
• Moray Section
- for all other players in Elgin, Lossiemouth, Hopeman, Burghead and surrounding areas.
- venue to be decided
Premier Section
No. of events: 7
Events played: Aberdeen & Ellon
Venues: Rileys & Station Hotel
Contact: Mike Clark
East Coast Section
No. of events: 6
Events played in: Peterhead
Venue: Top Break Club
Contact: Ally McCulloch
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Aberdeen Section
No. of events: 6
Events played in: Aberdeen
Venue: Rileys Bridge Place
Contacts: Martin Campbell
George Henderson
Moray Section
No. of events: 4
Events played in: Elgin
Venue: Bowl 2000
Contacts: Dave Hector
Susan Collins
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Premier Section
Tour Contact:
Mike Clark
07760 224 588 / 07747 007 508
[email protected]
• No. of Events:
7 in total, best 6 count towards ranking points
• Format:
Knockout (best of 11 frames) – Top 8 players seeded
• Entry Fees:
£20 per event to be paid on the day
• Prize Fund:
£500+ approximately (events 1-6)
£1000+ approximately (final event)
• At the end of the season:
- Top 2 ranked players qualify automatically for the Scotland Men’s squad
- Players ranked 3rd – 8th qualify for the squad trials. Trial winners enter into squad
- Players ranked 9th – 12th qualify for the Region 1 squad trial qualifier. Winners enter the squad trials
- Bottom 7 ranked players are relegated to lower sections
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Premier Section
Based on last season’s combined tour rankings, the following players are eligible
to play in the Tour’s Premier Section:
Darren Matthew
Mike Kelly
Phil Craig
Bruce Thomson
Pat McCarron
Simon Mitchell
Alex Stephen
George Morrison
Ian Daniel
Mark Oaten
David Buchan
Mike More
Barry Calder
Allan Anderson
Alan Duncan
Nicky Duncan
Mark Gravener
Gavin James
Stuart Keith
Simon Donald
Mike Clark
Mike Ritchie
Neil Smith
Dave Bisset
Raymond Mowat
John Falconer
Philip Craig
Paul Simpson
Sandy Anderson
Jim Anderson
Kris Manett
Martin McIntosh
Andy Gerrie
Edwin Whyte
Richard Bruce
Thomas Bannon
James Elliott
All entries to the Premier Section must be confirmed by e-mail, phone or text by
19th April. Only first 32 entries will be received. No payment due until first event.
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Aberdeen Section
Tour Contacts:
Martin Campbell
07920 282 287
[email protected]
George Henderson
07877 712 789
[email protected]
• No. of Events:
6 in total, best 5 count towards ranking points
• Format:
Knockout (best of ? frames) – dependant on entries
Top 8 players seeded
• Entry Fees:
£10 per event to be paid on the day
• Prize Fund:
£??? – dependant on entries
• At the end of the season:
- Top 3 ranked players are automatically promoted into the Tour’s Premier Section
- Players ranked 4th – 7th qualify for the Region 1 squad trial qualifier. Winners enter the Scotland squad trials
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East Coast Section
Tour Contact:
Ally McCulloch
07716 684 494
[email protected]
No. of Events:
6 in total, best 5 count towards ranking points
• Format:
Knockout (best of ? frames) – dependant on entries
Top 8 players seeded
• Entry Fees:
£10 per event to be paid on the day
• Prize Fund:
£??? – dependant on entries
• At the end of the season:
- Top 3 ranked players are automatically promoted into the Tour’s Premier Section
- Players ranked 4th – 7th qualify for the Region 1 squad trial qualifier. Winners enter the Scotland squad trials
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Moray Section
Tour Contact:
Dave Hector
07788 606 058
Susan Collins
07511 552 931
[email protected]
• No. of Events:
4 in total
• Format:
Knockout (best of ? frames) – dependant on entries
• Entry Fees:
£5 per event to be paid on the day
• Prize Fund:
£??? – dependant on entries
• At the end of the season:
- Top 1 ranked player is automatically promoted into the Tour’s Premier Section
- Players ranked 2nd, 3rd & 4th qualify for the Region 1 squad trial qualifier. Winners enter the Scotland squad trials
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Calendar of Events
Tour Events
Premier Section
Aberdeen Section
East Coast Section
May 11th Sun – Event #1
May 24th Sat – Event #1
May 3rd – 4th – Event #1
Station Hotel, Ellon
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Top Break Club, Peterhead
May 25th Sun – Event #2
June 7th Sat – Event #2
June 7th – 8th – Event #2
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Top Break Club, Peterhead
June 8th Sun – Event #3
July 12th Sat – Event #3
July 19th – 20th – Event #3
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Top Break Club, Peterhead
July 13th Sun – Event #4
Aug 9th Sat – Event #4
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Aug 10th Sun – Event #5
Sept 13th Sat – Event #5
Station Hotel, Ellon
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Sept 14th Sun – Event #6
Oct 4th Sat – Event #6
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Moray Section
To be decided
See regional contact
To be decided
See regional contact
Oct 5th Sun – Event #7
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
!!! There is no longer a dress code for any Region 1 events !!!
Region Events
July 26th – 27th weekend
North East Scotch Doubles
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Oct 25th – 26th weekend
North East 5-Man Team
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
Nov 8th – 9th weekend
North East Singles
Rileys Bridge Place, Aberdeen
For a full calendar of events visit the SEPF website at www.sepf.com
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How To Join
1.
Give your details to your local tour contact (phone, text, e-mail)
2.
They will give you details of upcoming events
3.
Turn up on the day of an event and pay your event entry fee
4.
A season joining fee is also required at the first event you attend
2008 Joining Fees
Premier Tour Section
Aberdeen Tour Section
East Coast Tour Section
Moray Tour Section
Joining Fee - £15
Joining Fee - £10
Joining Fee - £10
Joining Fee - £5
What does your joining fee get you ?
- Rileys membership (except Moray Section), with access to any club in the UK
- SEPF Region 1 membership. As a member you are eligible to enter:
- Region 1 Tour Events in your local area
- North East 5-Man Team Event
- North East Singles
- North East Scotch Doubles
- Scotland Squad Qualifiers
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