WPA Announces World Tour Update

2003 WPA World Tour Update - February 17, 2003 This update includes: Correction about a tournament date South American tournament added to calendar Asian tournament added to calendarPlanning for the 2003 WPA World Tour is moving forward. 7 of 12 events have been decided and negotiations are underway to fill the remaining spots.Reminder: The winners of each of the 12 World Tour events (or top player not already qualified) will be invited to compete in the World Tour Finals in Tokyo in November. EVERYONE who participates in World Tour events is eligible to receive ranking points that will determine invitations to the 2004 World Tour Finals. So even if you don’t win, by doing well in as many World Tour events as possible, you could still earn a trip to Tokyo in 2004! So enter a World Tour event today!
2003 World Tour Calendar – UPDATED 2/15/03Europe (3 Events)1. EPBF Euro Tour May 1-3, 2003 - DATE CORRECTED! St. Petersburg, Russia Web Site: www.epbf.com/ Email contact: davidmorris13@hotmail.com 2. EPBF Euro Tour June 11-15, 2003 Neuwied, Germany Web Site: www.epbf.com/ Email contact: davidmorris13@hotmail.com 3. EPBF Euro Tour September 10-14, 2003 Weert, Netherlands Web Site: www.epbf.com/ Email contact: davidmorris13@hotmail.com Asia (3 Events)1. IBC Japan Cup – NEW WORLD TOUR EVENT! July 4-6, 2003 Tokyo, Japan Web Site: www.ibc-tour.com Email contact: info@ibc-tour.com2. TBA3. TBANorth America (3 Events)1. BCA Open 9-Ball Championships May 11-17, 2003 Las Vegas, USA Web Site: www.bca-pool.com Email contact: john-lewis@bca-pool.com2. TBA3. TBAAfrica (1 Event)1. TBAOceania (1 Event)1. Australian Open 9-Ball Championship April 23-25, 2003 Adelaide, Australia Email contact: charlton@idl.net.auSouth America (1 Event)1. Aruba Open 2003 – NEW WORLD TOUR EVENT! October 22-26, 2003 Aruba Web Site: www.poolinaruba.com Email contact: dittoacosta@setarnet.awWorld Tour Final WPA World Tour Championship – Tokyo 9 Ball November 7-9, 2003 Tokyo, Japan Web Site: www.ibc-tour.com Email contact: info@ibc-tour.comSummary The 2003 World Tour features 12 Tournaments around the World, Plus a World Tour Finals to determine the World Tour Champion. The Finals 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 32 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 SiteRemember, 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 our web site: www.ibc-tour.comSend any questions to info@ibc-tour.comSee you on the Tour!

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