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Novice Series information
Fees, what you get, wristbands and the questions everyone asks.
Entry fees
£210
Per team ● 3 players ● one payment
● Works out at £70 per player for 4 days of pool
● Pay by card when you enter. No deposits, no instalments needed
● Full refund (less £10 admin) up to 60 days out. T&Cs
⏱ Novice entries close 30 April. 41 places left.
Not included
● Accommodation. Book direct with the Norbreck (venue page)
● Spectator wristbands. £15 for the weekend (wristbands)
● Food and drink. The hotel bar and grill run all weekend
What's included
5+ matches guaranteed
Group stage plus knockout or plate. No team's weekend ends on Friday.
Player wristbands
Arena, practice rooms and every evening session, all weekend.
Refereed knockouts
Qualified refs from the quarter-finals; call-a-ref at the desk before that.
Live scoring
Every frame on livepoolscores.com. Folks at home can follow along.
Fresh cloth
All ninety tables recovered before each weekend by 8 Ball Direct.
Cash prizes
£18,500 across main and plate paid at the presentation. See the prize fund.
FAQs
Who counts as a novice?
No current ‘County A’ players are allowed to enter. Maximum ONE past male County A player per team, and some exceptions may apply. Contact us before registering. Read the full Novice team entry criteria.
Can we bring a reserve player?
Reserve players can be used in sets 2 and 3. Players can be substituted for a reserve player on order of play sheet at any time. See the Novice team format and reserve rules.
Do we need our own cues?
Bring your own if you have one. House cues are on every table, and Cue & Case run repairs and re-tips in the foyer all weekend.
Can we enter both weekends?
Check the entry criteria for each weekend before registering. Read the Novice team entry criteria and the Pro-Am team entry criteria.