I released details of this event on the blog back on May 1st, now it is nearly upon us, in fact it is on Sunday 20th May and will be live on Cuesport TV from around 11:00am.
Duane Puttock has done a tremendous job to pull together a 32 player field of the highest quality to do battle for an £800 first prize. Played to Blackball rules it has been interesting to see former IPA Tour number 1, Rob Chilton – noted as a World Rules player, put his name down for this one. It could perhaps be the start of something in England as the line between both rule sets is slowly (very slowly!) starting to fade, it is my belief that this, in part, has been caused by the rejuvenation of the IPA Tour.
Chilton, although being the most recognised player due to the IPA TV coverage is not the only notable player to be participating with many of the top English Blackball players in attendance. The list includes all of the England Men’s A team that won the 2012 European Championships (except for Andy Lucas who had to pull out due to other commitments) and the likes of 2011 National Champion Adam Brown and 2011 BAPTO Champion Shane Thompson.
The matches will all be of the highest quality (I have no doubt!) with it being very difficult to pick a winner, you can watch the action live and from the comfort of your own home for just £1.49 for the whole day – less than a pint of beer! Just visit Cuesport TV for the details. What more would you want to do with your Sunday?
