Mezz cues 2
Vilnius, Uptown Billiards • 7-8 October 2023
Mezz Cues Baltic Pool League 2023 - IV Stage
Baltic Pool League
Game
9-ball
Category
International
Type
Individual
Venue
Vilnius, Uptown Billiards
Vytenio st 42A
Start
7 October 2023 09:00
Final
8 October 2023

PLAN of the tournament:

 

Friday - 6th of October

Arrival date

 

18:00 - Mini

Saturday - 7th of October

Open, women, seniors start

 

09:00 – start of the matches

 

12:00 – Grand opening

 

12:30 – Continue of matches

 

12:00 – PRO Event

Sunday - 8th of October

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: 

  • Vilnius (Uptown Billiards) – 90x12x24 (open x women x seniors)
  • Kaunas (Entry) – 80x8x24
  • Riga (Bams) – 96x16x24
  • Tallinn (Hill Hill) – 96x16x32 in case of many participants we will use another pool hall - "Club 147"

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.

Late cancellations

Participant has to pay an entry fee if on the day of the tournament or after draw they cancel their participation.

30 minutes before the match

Each participant has to be 30 minutes before the match is scheduled as there might be that the match will be called earlier.

 

BPL MINI

Name

Mezz Cues Baltic 9Ball Tour Mini Tournament

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

4:00 PM

Player type

Singles

Tournament type

Double elimination

Game type

9 Ball

Race to

4 (in case more than 32 players, then race to 3 in looser side)

Bracket size

40

Tables

Tournament will be played on 6 tables

Break format

Alternate break

Rules

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

Entry fee

30 Eur (5 Eur cloth fee)

Draw type

Random

Tournament Director

Gintaras Petrovas

Payouts (in case of full chart)

Place

Payout

1st

450 Eur

2nd

250 Eur

3-4th

130 Eur

5-8th

60 Eur

Total:

1200 Eur (48x25)

 

PRO event

 Name

PRO event

Description

Event is open for everybody. Event name is PRO not because only Professional players can compete. It is more that the conditions are super strict and intense.

Saturday

6 PM (some matches can start during the day on Saturday)

Player type

Singles

Tournament type

Single knock out

Game type

10 ball

Race to

8

Bracket size

16

Tables

Depending on availability before 6pm and 2-4 tables after 6pm

Break format

Winner break

Rules

WPA

Entry fee

100 Eur

Draw type

Random

Tournament Director

Gintaras Petrovas

Payouts (in case of full chart)

Place

Payouts

1st

700 Eur

2nd

350 Eur

2x3rd

200 Eur

Total:

1450 Eur

 

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

90 max

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 and cancel one of them.

Tournament Director and Referee

Gintaras Petrovas

Event Head Referee name

Payouts (guaranteed)

Place

Payouts

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

16 max

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 and Referee

Gintaras Petrovas

Event Head Referee name

Payouts (70% entries collected)

Place

Payouts

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

32 max

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 and Referee

Gintaras Petrovas

Event Head Referee name

Payouts (70% entries collected)

Place

Payouts

1st

45%

2nd

25%

3-4th

15%*2

Total:

100%

  • Prize money will be paid during award ceremony only.

Participants list

1Vilnius1994
2Šiauliai1989
3Kaunas1986
4Kaunas1989
5Tangier1997
6Vilnius1952
7Kuldīga1971
8Kaunas19957
9Klaipėda1985
10Prienai1961
11Riga1988
12Kaunas1998
13Riga19953
14Riga19808
15Kaunas1996
16Kaunas1994
17Kaunas1992
18Tallinn1995
19Tallinn2006
20Riga2006
21Kaunas1980
22Tallinn
23Riga
24Riga1995
25Ventspils1983
26Vilnius1983МС
27Kaunas1985
28Vilnius1988
29Vilnius
30Vilnius1980
31Kaunas1967
32Finland1977
33Panevėžys1995
34Vilnius
35Riga2000
36Vilnius1993
37Cēsis1973
38Riga1958
39Riga19686
40Panevėžys1997
41Estonia1984
42Tallinn1983
43Vilnius2007
44Warszawa1995
45Estonia1975
46Vilnius199418
47Kaunas1983
48Vilnius1979
49Vilnius1985
50Vilnius1977
51Riga19785
52Espoo1990
53Kretinga1986
54Kauno raj.1995
55Estonia1974
56Riga1985
57Panevėžys1987
58Vilnius1984
59Pori1969
60Tallinn1996
61Ventspils1977
62Vilnius1983
63Daugavpils1977
64Klaipėda1987
65Finland1967
66Espoo1976
67Tallinn19955
68Vilnius1994
69Riga1995
70Kaunas1956
71Lithuania198038
72Liepaja1955
73Kaunas1998
74Riga199312
75Klaipėda1997
76Panevėžys2007
77Šiauliai1983
78Panevėžys1985
79Vilnius1980
80Kaunas2011
81Visaginas1979
82Riga19783
83Vilnius
84Olsztyn1972
85Ķekava19764
86Kaunas1999
87Šiauliai1992
88Vilnius1975
89Kaunas1993
90Panevėžys1987
91Kaunas1973
92Kaunas1978
93Muraste1958
94Latvia1984
95Finland1985
96Klaipėda2000
97Kaunas1980
98Sigulda2001
99Riga198913