IBC and WPA Announce World Tour for 2003

The 2003 World Tour is named for the World Pool-Billiard Association, the governing body of the sport and representative to the International Olympic Committee. IBC and WPA have teamed up to organize The 2003 WPA World Tour. The 2003 World Tour features 12 Tournaments around the World, including:3 in Europe 3 in Asia 3 in North America 1 in Africa 1 in South America 1 in Oceania Plus a World Tour Final to determine the World Tour ChampionNovember 7-9 in Tokyo, Japan Features 32 Players, including:1. Top 12 from 2002 World Tour Ranking2. Winner (or top player not already invited) from the 12 World Tour Events held during 20033. 8 Players selected during a pre-championship qualifier held in TokyoAll 24 Invited Players receive free airfare (up to $1,000) and free hotel All players will receive prize money, and $25,000 will be paid to the winner, who will be named "2003 World Tour Champion"
World Tour Ranking System Players earn World Tour Ranking Points, based on their performance in the 12 tournaments. Invitations to the 2004 World Tour Championship will be based in part on this year's World Tour Rankings. Everyone with IBC Ranking Points will be listed on the Official Player Ranking List on the IBC Web Site2003 World Tour CalendarNot all tournaments have been decided. Please check the web site www.ibc-tour.com later in February, when the calendar should be complete. Here are the tournaments that are on the Tour, as of today:1. EPBF Euro Tour April 3-5, 2003St Petersburg, Russia2. EPBF Euro Tour June 11-15, 2003Neuwied, Germany3. EPBF Euro Tour September 10-14, 2003Weert, NetherlandsAsia Events (3)North America Events (3)BCA Open 9-Ball ChampionshipsMay 11-17, 2003Las Vegas, USAAfrica 1 EventOceana 1 EventAustralian 9-Ball ChampionshipsApril 23-25, 2003Adelaide, AustraliaSouth America 1 EventWorld Tour Championship/FinalNovember 7-9, 2003Tokyo, Japan All tournaments are independently produced. Please contact the organizer for more detailed information. IBC registration is not required to participate in the 2003 WPA World Tour. All events are sanctioned by the World Pool-Billiard Association.For more information visit the web site www.ibc-tour.comSend any questions to info@ibc-tour.com

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