Simonis Oslo Open 2019

Oslo Biljardklubb is proud to host the Simonis Oslo Open 2019!

Our club celebrates its 30th anniversary this year and invite you to join us in the celebrations. Oslo Biljardklubb is Norways largest club with our 700 members, and proudly welcomes you to this event.

We have been blessed with the attendance from some of the worlds highest ranked players.
Come and see how you stack up against them!

Join the official Facebook group for latest news
https://www.facebook.com/groups/1132086400332900/

-- Confirmed profiled players --

Damianos Giallourakis
Denis Grabe
Eklent Kaçi
Fedor Gorst
Imran Majid
Kim Laaksonen
Konrad Juszczyszyn
Marcus Chamat
Mario He
Mark Gray
Mika Immonen
Niels Feijen
Petri Makkonen
Ralf Souquet

We will be hosting a main event playing 9-ball in addition to several side-events (9 and 10ball).

-- CONTACT DETAILS --

oslobiljardsenter@gmail.com
+47 401 46 669
Per Hagen
Facebook group for event https://www.facebook.com/groups/1132086400332900/

#### MAIN EVENT ####

---- SOLD OUT ---
WAITING LIST HERE
https://cuescore.com/tournament/WAITING+LIST+FOR+OSLO+OPEN+2019/6096556

Registration here on Cuescore, or by contacting us via e-mail/Facebook.

-- THE TOTAL PRIZE POOL FOR MAIN EVENT IS GUARANTEED €11 000 --

1st: €4000
2nd: €1800
3rd: €800
5-8th: €400
9th-16th: €250

(To be paid within 14 days after completion)

Discipline: 9-ball
Race: 11
Handicap: 0-6
Winner breaks
Seeding

3 point break rule and 9 must be on spot when racking. Rack your own (template) with 2 in the back. 9-ball on the break in the two bottom corners does not count as a win – will be re-spotted.

The handicap will be based upon ranking in the participants home country and/or international ranking, in addition to the organizers discretion. Single elimination last 32 players.

Entry fee €110 (must be paid asap after field is full)
1100 NOK (Norwegian kroner) equals approximately €110

Remember to include the players name(s) when making payment.

-- PAYMENT DETAILS --

For international players:
Bank name: DNB
Address: Postboks 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo
IBAN: NO6015038985466
BIC: DNBANOKKXXX

For domestic players:
Bank name: DNB
Address: Postboks 1600 Sentrum, 0021 Oslo
Kontonummer: 15038985466

#### HIGH ROLLER ####

-- THE TOTAL PRIZE POOL FOR HIGH ROLLER IS €4000 IF 16 PLAYERS --

Entry fee €250

100% of entry fees goes back to the prize pool.

1st: €2000
2nd: €1000
3rd: €500

Discipline: 10-ball
Race: 9
Max 16 players, single elimination
No handicap, open to all.
Winner breaks
Registration link, payment at tournament desk/bank.
https://cuescore.com/tournament/High+Roller+-+Oslo+Open+-+Side+Event/6097617

#### LOW ROLLER ####

---- SOLD OUT ---
WAITING LIST HERE
https://cuescore.com/tournament/WAITING+LIST+FOR+OSLO+OPEN+2019+-+LOW+ROLLER/6098804

(Only open for players with a minimum +1 handicap)

-- THE TOTAL PRIZE POOL FOR LOW ROLLER IS €1600 IF 32 PLAYERS --

Entry fee €50

100% of entry fees goes back to the prize pool.

1st: €800
2nd: €400
3rd: €200

Discipline: 10-ball
Race: 7
Max 16 players, single elimination
+1/+2/+3, but only open for players with minimum +1 and up in handicap.
Registration and payment via bank transfer
Winner breaks

#### ONE-RACK ####

100% of entry fees goes back to the prize pool.

1st: 70%
2nd: 30%

Entry fee €10

Discipline: 9-ball
Race: 1, Single elimination
Registration and payment at the tournament desk
Winner breaks

Option to re-buy directly into the final 16 (auction).

####SCOTCH DOUBLE####

100% of entry fees goes back to the prize pool.

1st: 50%
2nd: 30%
3rd: 10% (x2)

Entry fee €20 per team

Discipline: 9-ball
Race: 3, Single elimination
Handicap
Alternate breaks

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The prize money will be transferred via bank or by other arrangement upon request from the winners.
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-- LOCATION, FLIGHT AND ACCOMMODATION --

It will be held in Oslo Biljardsenter which is situated near central Oslo. You will arrive in central Oslo in 20 minutes by train from the airport (Oslo Airport, OSL). Free pick-up at the airport/central Oslo can be arranged upon request.

There are both restaurants, shops, hotels and public transportation in walking distance from our pool hall. The hall is 1100 m2.

We also have 5 snooker, 4 carom, 2 Chinese and 2 English black ball tables. Furthermore: Darts, chess, games, kiosk and a kitchen that serves great food during the event. 20 free parking spaces.

There is a separate HD-streaming camera on all 16 tables. Live commentary during matches.

Recommended hotels nearby

Thon Hotel Linne
5 mins by subway from the pool hall.
https://www.thonhotels.no/hoteller/norge/oslo/thon-hotel-linne/

Single room, 1 bed: 634 NOK per room per night (€65)
Double room, 2 single beds, 634 NOK per room per night (€65)
Family room, 2 single beds + double sleeper sofa, 709,- per room per night (€74)
*Breakfast not included

Scandic Hotel Helsfyr
2 mins by subway from the pool hall.
https://www.scandichotels.no/hotell/norge/oslo/scandic-helsfyr

Double room, 2 single beds, 935 NOK per room per night (€97)
Family room, 2 single beds + double sleeper sofa, 1740,- per room per night (€181)
*Breakfast included

Radisson Blue Plaza
8 mins by subway from the pool hall. Very central location. 100 meters from central Oslo.
https://www.radissonblu.com/no/plazahotell-oslo

Double room, 2 single beds, 1615 NOK per room per night (€168)
*Breakfast included


-- EQUIPMENT --

16 x Gold Crown V tables
Simonis 860 HR cloth (new for the event)
Aramith Tournament TV-pro Cup balls (new for the event)
Pocket size is 11,4 cm (4 1/2 inch)

-- MENU --

Oslo Biljardsenter has a full kitchen and will be serving lots of delicious food and there will also be healthy food-options available. Several breakfast, lunch and dinner options.

On Saturday we will also in addition offer a "finer meal" which consists of steak, baked potato, fried tomato and a nice dessert to follow.

Due to the following activities that starts 21:30 there will be no attendance for players under 18 years when the main event is finished for the day.

Please let us know in advance if you require any special food during your visit.

-- PROGRAM -- (initiary)

Friday 30th August:

15:45, players briefing
16:00, start of main event for domestic players, international players starts at 17:30 >
20:30, end of day 1
22:00, one-rack and scotch double tournaments, no attendance for players under 18 years

Saturday 31th August:

10:00, start of day 2
19:00, start of high roller tournament
19:00, start of low roller tournament
20:30, end of day 2
21:30, one-rack and scotch double tournaments, no attendance for players under 18 years
(Steak dinner served from 16 to 19:00)

Sunday 1th September:

10:00, start of final day
13:00, final(s) high and low roller
16:00, final main event
17:30, prize ceremony




Sanctioned by the Norwegian Billiards Federation and EPBF. Rules apply thereafter. HCP will be published before final deadline and on request beforehand.