2004 European Artistic Pool Championship Invitation

EVENT OPEN INVITATION PLAYER NOTICE Event Name: 2004 European Artistic Pool Championship (Sanctioned by EPBF) – 3rd AnnualEvent Location: Leader Club, Engelsa 154, St.Petersburg, Russia Note: Leader club is biggest in Europe billiard hall (10.000 m2) with 40 9' pool tables (Olimpic Dynamic) and 40 12' Pyramid tables (FORA-billiards), also in club 30 lanes of bowling, 2 cinemas, Q-zar, bars and restaurants. Event Promoter/Venue Host: Paul Timets – Email address: director@liderclub.ru Phone numbers: +7 812 1167379 or +7 812 9608024 Event Dates: March 5, 6, and 7, 2004Scheduled Practice: Friday, March 5, 2004 (All Day)Players Meeting and Draw for Player Groupings: Friday, March 5, 2004 (7:00 PM)Media/Press Interviews: Friday, March 5, 2004 (TBD)Competition Sessions/Rounds: Saturday, March 6, 2004 (12 Noon – 4 PM ) (Discipline 1: Trick and/or Fancy Shots) (Discipline 2: Prop/Novelty/Special Arts) Saturday, March 6, 2004 (6 PM – 10 PM) (Discipline 3: Draw Shots) (Discipline 4: Follow Shots) Sunday, March 7, 2004 (12 Noon – 4 PM) (Discipline 5: Bank/Kick Shots) (Discipline 6: Stroke Shots) Sunday, March 7, 2004 (6 PM – 10 PM) (Discipline 7: Jump Shots) (Discipline 8: Masse Shots) Awards Ceremony, Special Shots, Photo Shoot: Sunday, March 7, 2004 (10 PM – 11 PM) Equipment: 2 9’ Olimpic Dynamic pool tables, plus practice table, Simonis 860, Aramith Super (or TV Pro) balls Entry Fee: $200US, plus IAPA (International Artistic Poolplayers Association) member fee* * IAPA member fee of $25US is an “optional” fee. Those that pay it will automatically become eligible to receive “end of the year” points funding for1) Position of finish, 2) Discipline wins, and 3) Completion of programNote: All players must abide by code of conduct and dress requirements (explained in 2004 Program or go to www.artisticpool.org for this information) Entry/Event Details Contact: Paul Timets – Contact information next to event promoter above Championship Director: Tom Rossman – drcue@artisticpool.org or 765.795.4968 (USA)Prize Fund: $3000US added by organizer (Paul Timets) and $1000US added by “Dr. Cue” Promotions, plus 100% of all entry fees. “Dr. Cue” Promotions guarantees all places will receive monetary payback with a minimum of $100US for last place. 1st place is guaranteed a minimum of $1200US. Any additional sponsor money will be added to prize fund in a fair percentage payback. Bonus Funding: “End of year” points money by Dr. Cue Promotions (Explained at event)Titles: 2004 European “Artistic Pool” Champion (Overall), plus 8 - 2004 European Artistic Discipline ChampionsAwards: Medals for top finishers furnished by EPBF, 8 Discipline Awards, and 1 Sportsmanship Award furnished by Dr. Cue Promotions, and Trophy/Cup for 1st place overall Artistic Pool Champion Program: 40 Shots/Challenges (8 disciplines with 5 in each) – 333 possible points Program Being Used: 2004 Updated Edition (Hardcopy version) – Pro Skill Level Program Cost: $10US, plus S/H (Global Mail via Postal Service) or Download at N/C from: www.artisticpool.org Note: Email or call Tom Rossman for program purchase information (hardcopy version only) Airport: Pulkovo – St. Petersburg, RussiaLodging: 3 – 4 Star Hotel “MOSCOW”, located at the center of St. Petersburg and about 20 minutes from the club. Single or Double rooms (will be reserved) and will cost from 69 EURO to 169 EURO Note: Paul will organize a transfer from Airport to HotelSpecial Notes: Please coordinate with Paul details of your name, guests, passport copy, place of work, email address, telephone numbers, promo photos/bios, websites, and any promotional extras that you may provide him on your show abilities, costs, and recommendations, plus any VIP status attained. This event is open to all federation players in good standing. All are welcome to enter this special event. Please contact Tom Rossman at above contact email address if you have any questions on entry eligibility. A follow-up review with Mr. Gre Leenders, President of the EPBF, will be done to determine entry status. May each of you that enter play well. Tom Rossman, President WPA Artistic Pool Division Event Financial Administrator and Championship Director Visit InsidePOOL for the latest from the sport of billiards and pool.

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