Mezz Cues Baltic Pool League 2023 - Stage I (open)

PLAN of the tournament:


Friday - 24th of March - Arrival date

18:00 - Mini

Saturday - 25th of March - Open, women, seniors start

09:00 – start of the matches
12:00 – Grand opening
12:30 – Continue of matches
18:00 – Shoot out

Sunday - 26th of March - Open, women, seniors single knock out

09:00 – Last 64
10:30 – Last 32
12:00 – Last 16
13:30 – Last 8
15:00 - Semi Finals
16:30 - Final
Max limitations per city: 

Kaunas (Arena) – 64x8x16 (open x women x seniors)
Kaunas (Entry) – 80x8x24
Riga (Bams) – 96x8x24
Tallinn (Hill Hill) – 64x8x16
Tournament regulations:

Dress code

Qualifying rounds: The dress code is nice and tidy pants or jeans in one color, polo shirt or long sleeved shirt with collar. No untidy clothing is allowed.

Play offs: Dress code B.

The head referee reserves the right to decide on the clothing. Additionally, the organizers reserve the right to make exceptions on clothing based on the circumstances, e.g. sweater for cold pool hall, short smart pants for very hot weather etc. All the exceptions will be announced no later than 2 days prior to start of the matches.

Time out

In a group stage, time out can be taken only after half of possible racks played. For instance, if race is to 5, then there is a possibility of 9 racks to be played, that means that time out can be taken only after 4 racks. It can be 4-0, 3-1, 2-2. Only in these cases time out can be taken. Time out cannot be more than 5 minutes and no smoking and drinking alcohol during time out is allowed. Time out can be taken by any player.

Alcohol, smoking, snuff, chewing tobaco or any other drugs

It is not allowed to use any of these drugs during the match. It is not allowed to use alcohol during whole tournament day. As time out is part of the match it is not allowed to use any of these during time out.

Mobile phones, smart watches

It is not allowed to use mobile phones or smart watches during the matches, unless smart watch is on flight mode. If such a situation occurs, penalty is 1 rack to opponent.

Unsportsmanlike behavior

Unsportsmanlike behavior will not be tolerated and will be evaluated by the head referee and penalized accordingly to the WPA tournament regulations.

Protest against referee decision

There might be some situations where athlete will not agree with referees decision. In these circumstances protest can be given by an athlete in writing no later than 3 days since the situation happened and 100 Eur paid at the front desk as a protest analyze fee. If after investigation protest is valid to athlete side, fee is returned and valid actions to be taken. In case the athletes protest is not satisfied the 100 Eur fee will not be returned to the athlete.

Tournament page and setup system

Tournament will be running in www.cuescore.com and all tables for main event will have tablets for live scoring and result entering. Players will need to update their scores on the tablets and at the end FINISH the match by pressing the button.

Best youth player

Youth is considered to be U-18. Best youth player in main division will be awarded with free entry fee to the next stage.

Lottery

At every stage of the event there will be a lottery to win main sponsor prizes. There will be no additional money collection for that. Random draw during the day will be organized to promote sponsor prizes and give away.

Calcutta

Calcutta will be organized only from single knock out stages, when there will be known all 32 or 16 players in an open division.



BPL MINI

Description

Event played on 9tf tables. Pro players will give hcp. This event is a fun part for all BPL and not only, participants. Like a weekly tournament for all arrivers on Friday to BPL and locals who maybe not want to participate in big event but would love to have a big game with foreigner. Action starts at 18:00. All players are free to enjoy the evening as they wish.

Friday - 6 PM

Player type - Singles

Tournament type - Double elimination

Game type - 9 Ball

Race to - 4

Bracket size - 32

Tables - Tournament will be played on 4 tables

Break format - Alternate break

Rules - WPA. 9 ball on the spot. 3 point rule.

Entry fee - 25 Eur (5 Eur cloth fee)

Draw type - Random

Tournament Director - Gintaras Petrovas

Payouts (in case of full chart)

1st - 200 Eur
2nd - 120 Eur
3-4th - 80 Eur
5-8th - 30 Eur

Total: 600 Eur

Shoot out

Description

Event is open for everybody. Event will be played on 1 or 2 tables, depending on amount of players. From Semi-finals there will be an auction to buy all 4 semifinalists which will create new quarter final chart and which will be played till the final.

Saturday - 6 PM

Player type - Singles

Tournament type - Single knock out

Game type - 9 ball

Race to - 1

Bracket size - No limit

Tables - 1 or 2

Break format - Winner break

Rules - WPA

Entry fee - 10 Eur

Draw type - Random

Tournament Director - Gintaras Petrovas

Winner takes it ALL

Open division:

Name - Mezz Cues Baltic 9 Ball Tour main event

Description

Main event can be participated by everyone. Men, women, seniors, wheelchair, youth, etc. Matches will be played on 9ft tables.

Saturday - 9 AM

Player type - Singles

Tournament type - Round Robin qualification and single 32 or 16 depending from amount of participants

Game type - 9 ball

Race to - 5 in a groups, and 7 in single knock out. Race to 8 in semi and final.

Bracket size - Depending on city club where is happening

Tables - As many as possible

Break format - Alternate break

Rules - WPA

Entry fee - 60 Eur

Draw type - Best players according to international rankings will be seeded in a different groups

Draw to single KO

2 best players will qualify from each group. 4 players per group. Unless there will be not enough participants to cover full chart of single KO, best 1st places will get a walk over in the first round of Single KO. In case 1st number will not get a walk over, match will be played. 1st places from the groups will be seeded by random draw, where 2nd places will be given in accordance not to play with the same player from the group.

Participation in multi events

Applicable for women and seniors only. If participation in multi events will result conflict in a game schedule, participant will need to choose the priority in which tournament shall he or she should proceed further.

Tournament Director and Referee - Gintaras Petrovas
Event Head Referee: Alan Bujas (Croatia)

Payouts (guaranteed)

1st - 1000 Eur
2nd - 500 Eur
3-4th - 250 Eur
5-8th - 100 Eur

Total: 2400 Eur

Women:

Name - Mezz Cues Baltic 9 Ball Tour women division

Description - Women division will be played on the first day of the tournament as early as possible.

Saturday - 9 AM

Player type - Singles

Tournament type - Round Robin qualification and single knock stage will be used

Game type - 9 ball

Race to - 4 in a groups, and 5 in single knock out. Race to 6 in semi and final.

Bracket size - Depending on city club where is happening

Tables - As many as possible

Break format - Alternate break

Rules - WPA

Entry fee - 50 Eur

Draw type - Best players according to international rankings will be seeded in a different groups

Draw to Single KO

2 best players from each group will qualify to the single KO stage. In case there will be 6-8 participants 2 groups will consist of 3-4 players in each group. In case of 9-12 players – 4 groups and 3 players per group will be used. In any amount of participants tournament officials has the right to decide what sporting system to apply, but of course there will be NO single elimination from the beginning and at least 2 matches will be played whatsoever.

Tournament Director - Gintaras Petrovas
Event Head Referee - Alan Bujas (Croatia)

Payouts (70% entries collected)

1st - 45%
2nd - 25%
3-4th - 15%*2

Total: 100%

Seniors:

Name - Mezz Cues Baltic 9 Ball Tour Seniors division event

Description - Seniors division will be played at the earliest convenience as possible on day 1.

Saturday - 9 AM

Player type - Singles

Tournament type - Round Robin qualification and single knock stage will be used

Game type - 9 ball

Race to - 4 in a groups, and 5 in single knock out. Race to 6 in semi and final.

Bracket size - Depending on city club where is happening

Tables - As many as possible

Break format - Alternate break

Rules - WPA

Entry fee - 50 Eur

Draw type - Best players according to international rankings will be seeded in a different groups

Draw to single KO

2 best players will qualify from each group. 4 players per group will be in use. Unless there will be not enough participants to cover full chart of single KO, best 1st places will get a walk over in the first round of Single KO.

Tournament Director - Gintaras Petrovas

Event Head Referee - Alan Bujas (Croatia)

Payouts (70% entries collected)

1st - 45%
2nd - 25%
3-4th - 15%*2

Total: 100%

Prize money will be paid during award ceremony only.