World class pool returns to Telford as the 2013 GB9 British Grand Prix takes place forming the first part of the inaugural GB 9 Ball Tour Festival of Pool. In a first of its kind for 9-ball pool in Great Britain, three top quality tournaments will be taking place back-to-back at the magnificent Park Inn by Radisson Hotel in Telford, home of this year’s Midlands Classic and Paul Medati Trophy competitions. The sixth GB9 British Grand Prix, the first ever GB9 UK Open and the annual Universities Pool Council Nine-Ball Championship will all take place at the Shropshire venue over the course of 10 action packed days with some of the world’s finest professional and amateur players will lock horns with over £30,000 up for grabs over the course of the festival.
The Universities Pool Council first held its annual championship back in 2004. Now in its 10th season, they themselves have made the leap away from holding their tournaments in clubs and are partnering with the GB 9 Ball Tour to host their events in a hotel set-up for the very first time, where Benji Buckley (University of Derby, pictured above, in action) will be aiming to retain his title. Oliver Dark, Executive Chair of the UPC, is eager for the event to get going. “It really does feel special to be a part of the inaugural Festival of Pool, held at the truly excellent Park Inn by Radisson Telford” said Dark. “I know our students certainly can’t wait for the action to start! This is yet another major milestone in the development of the sport in this country and the GB9 continue to be the driving force behind this; much credit should go to them for making this happen.”
The Official GB9 Press Release can be found by clicking here (PDF).
