Further update from Ross McInnes :
EBA European Pool Championships
Villa Marina, Douglas, Isle Of Man
27th September - 2nd October 2009

As you know, the Europeans are once again being held at the beautiful Villa Marina on the Isle Of Man. Over the coming weeks I will get all the information uploaded onto www.festivalofpool.com including travel and accommodation, but in the meantime I will detail some information for you below.

The opening ceremony will commence at 10 am on Sunday 27th September giving everyone time to arrive on the Friday or Saturday. The event will run through the week with the finals all being played on Friday 2nd October and everyone departing on Saturday 3rd October.

I am currently in negotiations with Eurosport to televise our finals.

There will be seven categories for the team event and one singles event for wheelchair players only.

Mens A Team - 5 person
Ladies A Team - 5 person
Seniors - 5 person
Mens B Team - 7 person (Max 2 teams per Country)
Ladies B Team - 7 person (Max 2 teams per Country)
Mens and Ladies Specials team sizes to be confirmed.

I am currently trying to negotiate a reduced rate for the Sleepwell Hotels and I will provide this information when complete.
In the meantime I am listing some apartments below and I would also recommend visiting www.visitisleofman.com.

Seafield Apartments 01624 625572
Arrandle 01624 674907
Ashville Holiday Flats
www.ashvilleholidayflats.co.uk
Contact Gordon Stuart on 07624 315654
Cunard Apartments/Hotel 01624 676728
The Wellbeck 01624 6756630
Beechwood Apartments 01624 616217

We will also he hosing the first Intercontinental Cup between Europe and Africa.
This will be a series of 5 tests between :

Mens Team - 5 person
Ladies Team - 5 person
Seniors - 5 person
Under 23's - 5 person
Under 18's - 5 person

Further news regarding the selection of Managers/Teams will be announced by the EBA shortly and updated on www.festivalofpool.com.

If anyone has any questions they can contact me on 01383 622641 or 07749 550440.

Regards

Ross

Ross McInnes
+441383 622641
+447749550440