Saturday 12 June 2027 ● Norbreck Castle Hotel, Blackpool
The Baize Master
Junior Series
The Baize Master Junior Series returns in 2027, giving the next generation of players their own place at the Golden 8 Ball. Split into the Young Hustler Series for players aged 12 and under and the Junior Prodigy Series for ages 13–17, the event is all about giving young players a proper tournament experience in the unique Golden 8 Ball atmosphere.
Series sponsor
£20
Entry, two adults free
32
Player places
4pm
Sat 12 June start
2
Junior divisions
Next event is Saturday 12th June 2027, event to start approx 4pm.
Players welcome to arrive early.
To support younger generations participating in pool, we have made this event as simple and easy as possible to enter. Juniors are welcome to attend on just the Saturday 12th June to participate. They can be accompanied by up to two responsible adults, for just £20 entry! This includes entry for the adults.
Junior players do not need to be participating in the main competition to enter. They can just attend for the Saturday to participate in the Juniors. Those that are playing in the main team event are welcome to enter the Junior event as well.
This event has now firmly established itself, and we are looking at ways to develop it further, to make the experience more enjoyable and challenging for those taking part.
New sponsor ● Baize Master
Every junior who enters will also receive a surprise Baize Master gift — a little something to remember their Golden 8 Ball experience by.
Places are limited
32 players only
Register and pay to reserve a place, or register in the arena from 10am on the Saturday. Cut off for registration is 3pm.
● The 2025 junior field
FORMAT for 2027
Two junior divisions
● 13 TO 17 YEARS ● 13 TO 17 YEARS ●
Junior Prodigy Series
For players aged 13 to 17. Younger players of high ability may enter.
● 12 OR UNDER ● 12 OR UNDER ● 12 OR UNDER ●
Young Hustler Series
For players aged 12 or under on Saturday 12th June 2027.
Juniors 2025
● Youngest division, same tables
● Played in the right spirit
● 2025 winner and runner up
What every junior gets
Included in your entry
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FREE GIFT
Free Baize Master gift for all junior players
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TWO AGE DiViSIONS
compete against players in the same age bracket
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The adults
FREE Entry for two accompanying adults
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The arena
The same tables as the main series
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The record
Finalists added to the Winners Hall of Fame
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The prizes
Cash prizes & trophies
Winners and runners up
Before you register
Entry criteria
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Any player aged 17 or under on Sat 12th June 2027
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Exact format will be determined by the number of entries on the day
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To start 4pm on Sat 12th June
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Junior players can register in the playing arena from 10am on Sat 12th June
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Cut off time for players registration is 3pm on Sat
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Juniors can reserve their place in advance by registering through this website
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Cash prizes and trophies for winners and runners up
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Finalists added to ‘Winners Hall of Fame’
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£20 entry fee, including free spectator admission for two accompanying adults
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Limited to 32 players. Please register and pay to reserve your place
One band, all weekend
Wristbands & spectators
A standard player wristband is not required to enter the Junior Series. Juniors can simply attend on the day and will be given a Junior Series wristband for the event.
Any junior already playing in the main tournament can enter the Junior Series using their existing player wristband, but must pay the £20 entry fee.
Accompanying adults will receive free spectator wristbands.
Junior players
NO TEAM ENTRY REQUIRED
Juniors aged 17 or under can attend just for the Saturday and play in the Junior Series — no team entry or main tournament participation needed. They will receive a Junior Series wristband as part of their £20 entry fee.
Parents & guardians
Spectator wristband
Accompanying adults will receive free spectator festival wristbands for the Junior Series. No spectator charge applies for adults attending with a junior player for the day.
Junior cash prizes & trophies
Prize fund
The junior programme has three published prize pools. The Prodigy and Hustlers Trophy events award cash and trophies. First-round Prodigy Trophy losers enter the Plate.
Junior Prodigy ● 17 or under
Prodigy Trophy
£240
Maximum 32 players ● Best of 5 knockout
Champion: £120 + trophy
Runner-up: £60 + trophy
Semi-finalists: £30 each
Junior Prodigy ● Plate
Prodigy Plate
£60
For first-round Prodigy Trophy losers
Plate winner: £40
Runner-up: £20
Junior Hustlers ● 12 or under
Hustlers Trophy
£130
Maximum 12 players ● Groups and knockout
Champion: £60 + trophy
Runner-up: £30 + trophy
Semi-finalists: £20 each
● OFFICIAL SPONSORS ● BAIZE MASTER ● CUE + CASE ● JONNY 8 BALL ● 8 BALL DIRECT ● HAINSWORTH ● ARAMITH ● SAM LEISURE
Who makes it happen
Official sponsors
Presenting partner ● Junior Series
Baize Master England
Every junior who enters gets their own Baize Master players shirt and a goodies bag, free.
Cue & equipment
Cue maker
Smart Rack
Official cloth
Official balls
Official tables
Register today
Limited to 32 players. Please register and pay to reserve your place, and get the shirt size in at least two months before the event.