March 16 2027 - March 18 2027
Pocket Billiards
Details
Series
Pocket BilliardsContact
Email pocketbilliards@wpfg.infocompetition
PRACTICE | Prior to Competition | Independant |
BRIEFING | Date TBC | Time TBC |
COMPETITION | ||
Eight Ball | Tuesday, 16 March 2027 | AM – PM | Time TBC |
Nine Ball | Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | AM – PM | Time TBC |
Straight Pool (14.1) | Thursday, 18 March 2027 | AM – PM | Time TBC |
AWARDS CEREMONY | ||
Eight Ball | Tuesday, 16 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
Nine Ball | Wednesday, 17 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
Straight Pool (14.1) | Thursday, 18 March 2027 | PM Time TBC |
sport information
The Pocket Billiards competition features three separate disciplines. Each discipline will be completed within the same day.
Eight Ball is a call-shot game played with a full rack of 15 balls divided into solids and stripes.
Nine Ball is a rotation game played with balls numbered 1 through 9.
Straight Pool is a continuous scoring game where any object ball can be pocketed in any order.
All events are played in singles format only, with competitors participating individually rather than in teams. Players compete within each discipline according to standard rules of play, with performance determining progression and final ranking.
Event Entry Deadline: Sunday, 28 February 2027
Event Cost: USD $35 per event
events & divisions
INDIVIDUAL DIVISIONS
Unisex | 18+ |
EVENTS
Eight Ball | A call-shot game played with a full rack of 15 balls divided into solids and stripes. Players must legally pocket their assigned group and then pocket the 8-ball to win. The game requires strategy, control, and tactical safety play, with the 8-ball only being played once all of a player’s group has been cleared. |
Nine Ball | A rotation game played with balls numbered 1 through 9. Players must always strike the lowest-numbered ball on the table first but can win the game by legally pocketing the 9-ball at any time through a valid combination or direct shot. Matches are fast-paced and emphasize shot-making and strategy. |
Straight Pool (14.1) | is a continuous scoring game where any object ball can be pocketed in any order. Each legally pocketed ball scores one point, and players must call their intended shot. The game is typically played to a set point total, with players required to reach the target score through sustained runouts and precise positional play. |
format
Competition Format
All three disciplines will be conducted as a double elimination competition, allowing competitors a second chance after an initial loss before elimination from the event.
awards
Medals will be presented to individuals placing first through third.
Awards ceremonies will be conducted at the conclusion of each day’s play, at the competition venue.
getting there
This venue is NOT serviced by a dedicated WPFG Shuttle.
West Australian Eight Ball Federation is a short walk from the regular Transperth Train Services to Queens Park Train Station.
rules
World Police & Fire Games Federation (WPFGF)
7944 Convoy Court, San Diego, CA 92111 USA
Phone: (858) 571-9919
Email: [email protected]
The World Confederation of Billiards Sports – World Pool Association (WPA)
Maison du Sport International
Avenue de Rhodanie 54,
1007 Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland
