2024 Southern Cross Classic
Will be held over the long weekend of the 8th, 9th and 10th June.
Will be held over the long weekend of the 8th, 9th and 10th June.
BALLINA RSL BILLIARDS & SNOOKER CLUB
2024 SOUTHERN CROSS SNOOKER CLASSIC
ANNUAL HANDICAP EVENT TO BE HELD 8 - 10 JUNE
Entry to the Annual Southern Cross Classic 2024 (Handicap Event) will be achieved through the Ballina RSL CLUB website
Purchase a ticket here
On purchasing entry ticket, please confirm by emailing Tournament Director, Alyssa Paton
([email protected]) or SMS 0438 271 169
with the following information:
*Name of each entry if paying for more than one
*Receipt number
* Name of Club for each entry
CONDITIONS OF ENTRY AND PLAY
- Tournament is a Handicap Event and open to 48 entrants. Entries close 24th May @ 5pm (no refunds after that time).
- Tournament will be played under the Rules of play & Code of Ethics set out in Australian Billiards & Snooker Council Handbook.
- Only confirmed paid entries will be placed in the draw. Entries will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. A number of reserves will also be accepted. The top 8 entries will be seeded. The Tournament Director reserves the right to change handicaps.
- Entry cost $60.00 Adults / $30.00 Juniors who must be accompanied by parent or guardian.
The Tournament Director/committee reserves the right to refuse entry. - Main Draw: Preliminary rounds best of 3 frames / Semi-Finals best of 5 frames / Final best of 7 frames (time permitting).
- Consolation Plate: open to all players who lose their first game of the main draw.
One frame knockout, Final best of 3 frames.
If time is short, 6 red balls will be played with half handicap. - Dress code: long/dress trousers, collared shirt & dress shoes - Ladies equivalent attire.
NO jeans, joggers, shorts, or shirts with offensive slogans.
Full tournament dress for all main draw games playing on Monday 10th June. - All matches Saturday, Sunday & Monday will commence at 9.00 am sharp. Players must be available to play either Saturday or Sunday pursuant to the draw.
- Players must be available to play 30 minutes prior the scheduled times. Players not in attendance 15 minutes after scheduled playing time forfeit 1 frame. After a further 15 minutes the entire game will be forfeited. This rule also applies if not correctly attired.
- Losers are to mark the next match. If not able to do so, they will pay $10.00 to a referee.
- Local and available matchups may be played on Friday 7th June at Ballina RSL or at home club.
- Payment of prize money by cash at the completion of the tournament.
- Any issues or disputes arising from these conditions or otherwise will be resolved at the discretion of the Tournament Director.
The Ballina RSL Billiards & Snooker Club members thank all our sponsors below:
Proudly Sponsored by:
Ballina RSL - River Billiards - Barlow’s Ballina - NPC Amusements
Carpet One Ballina - Allmark Screens & Awnings - Coaster Kings
InCurtains Ballina - Ballina Colour Copy - Rightfoot Podiatry
Cherry Street Butchery - Clifford Electrical - Kimberley Kampers
Wallaces Clothing - John's Bikes & Mowers
Ballina RSL - River Billiards - Barlow’s Ballina - NPC Amusements
Carpet One Ballina - Allmark Screens & Awnings - Coaster Kings
InCurtains Ballina - Ballina Colour Copy - Rightfoot Podiatry
Cherry Street Butchery - Clifford Electrical - Kimberley Kampers
Wallaces Clothing - John's Bikes & Mowers