IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship Qualifier Schedule

IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship Qualifier ScheduleThe complete schedule for the IPT North American Open now availableThe International Pool Tour is the only true "open" tour in the history of the sport. Any person, of any age, man or woman, from any country, can play in our "open" tournaments. The IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship has over $2 million in prize money, regardless of the number of players. Complete payout schedule.There are 25 qualification tournaments around the world where the top two players will earn entry into the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship. The maximum number of players at each tournament will vary based on the number of tables available and other factors. The number of entrants allowed is very limited in many tournament venues, so entry is first-come, first-served. Entry fees must be made in advanced. Absolutely no entry fees will be accepted at the door. Visit the qualifier schedule and to register for tournaments.
Coming in first or second in the qualifier earns you entry into the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship. Over $2 million dollars in prize money will be earned by the 200 players. First place is $350,000. More importantly, last place is $2000! Also, any non-IPT member who places in the top six in the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship will earn automatic invitations to play in the 2006 IPT Players Championship and IPT Masters Championship. Over $2.5 million in prize money will be given away at these two championships. There are two entry fee levels for qualification tournaments. A full entry fee is $1000. All winnings earned at this entry fee level will count towards the top 100 Money List which wins you a 2007 IPT Player's Card. All 2007 IPT players are guaranteed $100,000! Earn an IPT Player's card.The second entry fee level is $500. If you enter a qualifying tournament at the $500 entry fee level and come in first or second, you still are entered into the IPT N.A. 8-Ball Open Championship. However, you will only receive 50% of any prize money you win. Your prize money will not count towards the money list. If you place in the top six in the North American Open, you will still be invited to the IPT Masters and the IPT Players Championships. If you choose this $500 entry fee level, you will only receive 50% of any prize money you win.This qualifying system is designed to allow players from all over the world to enter tournaments without huge travel expenses and costs. It is also designed to weed out players who know that they have no chance in the tournaments.We encourage players to set up pre-qualification tournaments between each other. A good example would be to have five players put up $100 or $200 each, and play a one day Round Robin tournament. The winner earns the money for the entry fee into the qualifier!

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