BRIDLINGTON SPA TO HOST WORLD BLACKBALL POOL CHAMPIONSHIPS

The World Blackball Pool Championships are to take place at Bridlington Spa next month. The event will be held from Friday 11th to Friday 18th October.

The flagship event is held every two years and will bring together the finest players from around the world, who will converge on the east coast for eight days of sporting drama.

Players from countries such as South Africa, Australia, the USA and many more, will be competing for the various titles that will be on offer in this international event.

In 2022 the event took place in Morrocco.

Following the conclusion of the World Championships, the English Grand Prix will take place from Saturday 19th to Sunday 20th October at Bridlington Spa, which will feature the cream of the crop, the International Pool Association (IPA) professionals.

Tournament Director Kevin Barton said: “We are thrilled to be bringing the finest talent from around the world to the Spa for the bi-annual World Championships.

‘’There will be an incredible atmosphere like no other with the passion that the players bring to the sport. We would like to thank Visit East Yorkshire for helping to make the event happen, and we are confident we won’t disappoint.

“We just can’t wait to get started.”

Councillor Nick Coultish, East Riding of Yorkshire Council’s cabinet member for leisure and tourism, added: “This event is a real coup for East Yorkshire and Bridlington and will help the boost the local visitor ecomony of the town during the winter season.

“We look forward to staging this iconic event on the Blackball International calendar and welcoming international players to the region.”

Spectators will be welcome free of charge up to 18th October. There will be a small entry fee after 18th October, payable to the venue.