Billiards & Snooker Federation of India is hosting 2014 IBSF World Snooker Championships (Men, Women and Masters) at Kanteerva Indoor Stadium, Bangalore, Karnataka scheduled from 18th to 29th November 2014.
Entry for these Championships has started and Member Countries can now enter their player’s names and details on IBSF Entry System using the password. Closing date for entries is 15th October 2014.
Each country is allowed to send:
3 players in the men’s, 4 players in the master’s, and 4 players in the women’s championships.
The matches will be played from 19th November to 29th November 2014. Referees & players meeting will take place at 5:00 PM on 18th November followed by Opening Ceremony.
Entry fee will be US$ 70.00 per Championship and must be paid to the Tournament Director before the start of the Championships.
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
Host Association: Billiards & Snooker Federation of India
Host city: Bangalore
HOST ASSOCIATION CONTACT
President: Capt. P.V.K. Mohan
e-mail: captpvkmohan@yahoo.com
Secretary: S. Balasubramaniam
email: bala.sb65@gmail.com
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION
Ibis Bengaluru City Centre
Plot No. 30, Raja Ram Mohan Roy Road,
Sampangiram Nagar, Bangalore-560027, India
Tel No.: +91-80-22221233
Website address: ibishotel.com, accorhotels.com
HOTEL ROOM RATES
Single room: US$ 95.00
Double room: US$ 110.00
Triple room: Not Available
All room rates include free of charge:
– Breakfast + 1 meal daily either Lunch or Dinner
– 2 Pieces of Laundry daily
– 2 Bottles of water daily
– WIFI and Taxes
– Use of the GYM
– 10% discount on Food & Beverages
VENUE INFORMATION
Kanteerva Indoor Stadium
Match tables: 20 (practice tables: 3)
Tables: Shender
Scoring system: Electronic
Cloth: Strachan 6811 Tournament
Balls: Aramith 1G
Air Conditioning: Yes
Type of floor covering: CARPET
Seating / number of spectators: 1,500
TRAVEL
Kempegowda International Airport, Bangalore
Travel time from airport to Hotel: 1 Hour
Bus service: Yes; Travel time: 1 Hour; Average cost one way: $ 5 (APPROX)
TAXI Travel time: 1 Hour; Average cost one way: $15 (APPROX)
PRIZE MONEY
Men Championship minimum prize fund US$ 16,000.00
Group Highest Break – US$100 per group
Championship Highest Break – US$500 + Certificate
Women Championship minimum prize fund US$ 6,000.00
Group Highest Break – US$50 per Group
Championship Highest Break – US$200 + Certificate
Masters Championship minimum prize fund US$ 8,000.00
Group Highest Break – US$50 per Group
Championship Highest Break – US$300 + Certificate
Prize money breakdown
Winner – Trophy, Certificate and Medal as Champion = 40%
Runner-up – Trophy, Certificate and Medal as Runner-up = 20%
3rd place x 2 – Trophy, Certificate and Medal = 20%
5th-8th – Certificate for reaching the last 8 = 10%
9th-16th – Certificate for reaching the last 16 = 10%
17th-32nd – Certificate for qualifying for the last 32
REFEREES
Interested referees should contact their regional association
VISAS
Visas are required by many countries; please check with the Indian embassy in your country.
DRUG TESTING
Players may be subjected to Drug Testing in accordance with the WCBS Drugs in Sport Policy.
CURRENCY
Local currency is Indian Rupee.
