IPT・国際プールツアーTO AIR LIVE ACROSS EUROPE

INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR TO AIR LIVE ACROSS EUROPE
Major deal with Eurosport Gives Pool its Biggest Live Platform Ever

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

London UK (May 31st, 2006): The International Pool Tour has announced the most comprehensive live broadcast rights package in the history of the sport with its newly-minted deal with Eurosport, the leading tv sports network and multimedia platform throughout Europe. Eurosport and British Eurosport will show live, prime-time coverage of every round of all major IPT events in 2006. The Pan-European network will also air a number of produced IPT highlights programs, including the recent “King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout.” Plans call for approximately two hours nightly of live coverage.

The announcement was made by IPT Founder Kevin Trudeau at a major press conference held today at the Hard Rock Café in London. The press event was attended by most of the major UK media, as well as a number of IPT players such as snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan, Gerda Hofstatter, Nick Van den Berg, Vincent Facquet, and a number of other players from the UK. The Hard Rock Café cleared out their main dining room to make room for the pool table, reporters, and television cameras. For pictures of the press conference, please visit www.internationalpooltour.com.

Eurosport, the first pan-European sports channel created in 1989, is now available in 19 different languages, reaches over 107 million homes and over 240 million viewers across 54 countries. British Eurosport, which will also provide live coverage of the IPT, is the most widely available sports channel in the UK, reaching over 10 million homes.

“Eurosport is proud and excited to welcome the International Pool Tour to our line-up of prestigious, world-class sports and sporting events,’ said Arnaud Simon, Eurosport’s Head of Programs. “The IPT clearly is the leader in worldwide pool and we believe our commitment to air its major events live will generate a huge amount of interest in both the sport and its players all across Europe.”

The International Pool Tour joins other major sports franchises on Eurosport including the Winter & Summer Olympics, soccer’s World Cup, Grand Slam Tennis, The Tour De France cycling championship and other top sports organizations such as the PGA Tour. The comprehensive live coverage of the IPT will introduce 8-ball and pool to millions of sports fans in Germany, France, the Netherlands, Italy, the UK and across Europe.

“This broadcast deal truly signals the emergence of 8-Ball as a major, world-class sport,” said IPT Founder Trudeau. “Eurosport has the most prestigious events and the best TV coverage and now sports fans throughout Europe can experience the live drama, pressure and excitement of the International Pool Tour.”

The IPT, the pool world’s unrivaled leader in both quality of play and prize money, features the world’s most acclaimed players, including many from Europe such as Germany’s Thorsten Hohmann and Ralf Soquet, Finland’s Mika Immonen, Austria’s Gerda Hofstatter, Nick Van Den Berg and Neils Feijin of the Netherlands, the UK’s Raj Hundal and British snooker stars O’Sullivan and Jimmy White, amongst many others. For the complete IPT player roster, click here.

The first live IPT event to be aired on Eurosport will be the North American 8-Ball Open Championship held at the Venetian Hotel in Las Vegas from July 22nd-July 30th. Players will be competing for $2 million, the largest prize money in the sport’s history. For the complete IPT schedule, including tournament formats and prize money payouts, visit www.internationalpooltour.com.

IPT Executive Director Jon Denny promises unprecedented and exciting production value on the live broadcasts. “Simply put,” said Denny, “No other cue sport will match it.”

Other major worldwide broadcast deals are expected to be announced shortly by IPT officials.

Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

IPT・国際プールツアーNews and Updates 2006/5/31

International Pool Tour News and Updates

The International Pool Tour congratulates the following players for qualifying to play in the "IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship" starting July 22nd, 2006 at the Venetian, Las Vegas:

Floyd Barger
Tomoki Mekari
Steeve Moore
Sam Monday
Greg Hogue
Jim Weast
Larry Nevel
Marco Marquez

After placing first or second in their respective qualifiers, these players will be playing for more than $2,000,000 in prize money and a first place prize of $350,000, as well as a place on the Money List! Doing well in the North American Open could result in being in the top 100 on the Money List at the end of 2006, thus qualifying for a 2007 Tour Card. A 2007 Tour Card is worth a minimum of $100,000, click here for details. At the North American Open, these players are each guaranteed a minimum of $2,000 for qualifying and playing, even if they fail to win a single game. These players stepped up and won their way into an IPT event in the first week of qualification tournaments. The good news is that there are still twenty events remaining over the next four weeks. This weekend's qualification tournaments are being held in the following cities: Seattle, Boardman (OH), Frederick (MD), Pratteln (Switzerland), Toronto (Canada). Click here to see the full schedule of qualification events for the North American Open. Click here to view tournament results from the qualification events that concluded last weekend.

The IPT Qualification System is the best method for populating major tournaments because it weeds all those who don't think that they can succeed, while rewarding those who believe in themselves. Most of the players who took the risk to enter these qualification tournaments have now been rewarded. Remember, the top two players in each tournament qualify for the North American Open. The next four players, third through sixth place finishers, each earn a free entry fee to another qualifier. And four players who place seventh or lower will have a chance to play against an IPT Pro for a free entry fee in another qualifier. This system really is the only true "open" system in which any player, man, woman, or child, can enter and win a place on this historic tour. So if you were thinking about playing and missed your chance this week, you can still sign up for the remaining qualifiers at www.internationalpooltour.com. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

International Pool Tour Television News

IPT to Premiere on OLN
The International Pool Tour has secured a major television package to air IPT's action-packed "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" series on OLN. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4. The International Pool Tour's "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" features the world's greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for the IPT TV schedule.

Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

IPT・国際プールツアーWORLDWIDE TV DEALS

INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR TO ANNOUNCE WORLDWIDE TV DEALS

Major Press Conference Set for Wednesday May 31st in London

London, UK (May 27, 2006): International Pool Tour executives, including founder Kevin Trudeau, will be joined by snooker legend and IPT player Ronnie O’Sullivan and other top Tour players at a major press conference to be held Wednesday May 31st in London.

The event, at the Hard Rock Café in central London, is already being called the biggest press conference in the history of pool, with dozens of representatives of major UK and European newspapers, magazines and tv networks expected to attend.

Trudeau, along with IPT Executive Director Jon Denny and IPT Tour Director Deno Andrews, is expected to make several major announcements about the global television deals that have been signed by the Tour, including unprecedented live coverage of all 2006 events. The entire 2006 schedule, including prize funds and tournament formats, is listed at www.internationalpooltour.com. Other exciting news about the International Pool Tour will be announced.

In addition to O’Sullivan, other top International Pool Tour players scheduled to attend the media event include Raj Hundal of the UK, Neils Feijin and Nick Van Den Berg of the Netherlands, France’s Vincent Facquet and Gerda Hofstatter, originally from Austria, amongst others.

The UK press conference has been organized by Pitch P.R., the IPT’s London-based media relations and sports marketing firm. Pitch P.R is backed by Freud Communications, one of Europe’s leading PR agencies.

Other Important IPT News:

IPT to Premiere on OLN -
If you haven't yet read the press release, we are happy to announce that The International Pool Tour, the richest professional pool tour in the world, has secured a major television package to air IPT's action-packed "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" series on OLN. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4. The International Pool Tour's "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" features the world's greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for IPT TV schedule, and click here to read the press release.

Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

IPT・国際プールツアー本選会場(ラスベガス）へ行かれる方へ

ヴェネチアンホテルへ5日間のツアーで大人ひとり約240,000円です(^^;)
結構しますね…カジノで稼ぐという方法もありかも？



素泊まり
Venetian Bella Suite-2 queen beds Total: $358.00（大人二人の料金）

でもホテルは最高級ですね(^_^)v
流石、ケビン・トルードMr.Kevin Trudeau さん。
徹底してます。

In the project, it is the highest and the hotel highest class.
It is Mr.Kevin Trudeau very smart.

IPT・国際プールツアー IPT Tour News and Updates 2006/05/27

Tournament 1
IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship
Prize Money: $2,000,000
Players: 200 - (150 Tour Members, 50 Qualifiers)
Dates: July 22 - 30, 2006
Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Entry Fee: Tour Member: $199.00
Non-Tour Member: $1000.00

Mr.Tomoki Mekari、銘苅　朝樹プロ　本選出場おめでとう御座います。
ラスベガスで頑張って下さい。日本のプレイヤーに夢と勇気を！(^_^)v

International Pool Tour News and Updates:

The International Pool Tour is proud to announce that the first day of nation-wide competition has concluded. In Cleveland, the Tournament Director there decided to finish the tournament in one day, so the International Pool Tour congratulates the first two players to qualify for the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship: Floyd Barger and Tomoki Mekari. These two fantastic players will be playing for more than $2,000,000 in prize money and a first place prize of $350,000! They are each guaranteed a minimum of $2,000 for qualifying and playing in the North American Open. The tournament from which they advanced drew six competitors including WPBA Pro Jeanette Lee. The four players who did not qualify in the Cleveland event will each receive a free entry fee into a qualifier of their choice for placing third through sixth place. Visit www.internationalpooltour.com for tournament details.

The tournament in Chicago (NA#5) saw its fair share of competition. There were twelve players including pool legend Jimmy Mataya, and top Midwestern players Marco Marquez, Tom Spencer, and Larry Nevel. Pro Tyme billiards owner Ed Hillar instituted a spectator dress code. He and his head referee, dressed in tuxedos, welcomed IPT Staff who visited the qualifier this morning. Still undefeated and playing tomorrow in the no-loss final match are Marco Marquez and Larry Nevel. View tournament results, pictures, and stories from this event on www.internationalpooltour.com.

Jillian's in Raleigh, NC (NA#2) hosted ten players. Steve Moore and Sam Monday are the only two undefeated players and will be playing Saturday for the first of two spots in the "IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship." Notable players who remain on the one loss side include Louis Ulrich and Gary Abood. The four players who have been eliminated will play off on Saturday against pool legend and IPT Pro Grady Mathews. Challengers who beat Mathews will earn a free entry into a qualification tournament of their choice. All remaining players in the tournament who don't qualify will automatically win a free entry into a qualifier of their choice. Visit www.internationalpooltour.com for details about the tournament and challenge matches.

Magoo's in Tulsa, Oklahoma (NA#3) will kick off tournament play on Saturday morning. Eight players will compete in Tulsa. The top two players will join their colleagues in the North American Open. Third through sixth place finishers receive a free entry into a qualification tournament of their choice. The remaining two players will challenge IPT Pro Jim Raney for free entries, or $1000 per match for Raney! Follow the action at www.internationalpooltour.com.

The Las Vegas Cue Club (NA#4) drew seventeen players including notorious players Ron Allen, Danny Medina, and Santos Sambajon. This fantastic field of players also includes Oscar Dominguez, son of IPT Pro Ernesto Dominguez. Four of the players who do not qualify or place 3rd-6th will challenge IPT Pro John Kutcher. Check out www.internationalpooltour.com to see who will qualify for the NA Open.

The IPT Qualification System is the best method for populating major tournaments because it weeds all those who don't think that they can succeed, while rewarding those who believe in themselves. Most of the players who took the risk to enter these qualification tournaments are now being rewarded. Remember, the top two players in each tournament qualify for the North American Open. The next four players, third through sixth place finishers, each earn a free entry fee to another qualifier. And four players who place seventh or lower will have a chance to play against an IPT Pro for a free entry fee in another qualifier. This system really is the only true “open” system in which any player, man, woman, or child, can enter and win a place on this historic tour. So if you were thinking about playing and missed your chance this week, you can still sign up for the remaining qualifiers at www.internationalpooltour.com. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

International Pool Tour Television News:

IPT to Premiere on OLN-
The International Pool Tour has secured a major television package to air IPT’s action-packed “King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout” series on OLN. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4. The International Pool Tour’s “King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout” features the world’s greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for the IPT TV schedule.

Other Important News-
The IPT will be hosting a live Press Conference Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in London, England at the Hard Rock Café. During this celebrity-clad Press Conference, we will be announcing our contracts detailing unprecedented live television coverage of the entire 2006 IPT Tour! We will also be making another major announcement that will rock the billiard world. These press releases, with all the details of these exciting announcements, will be sent to everyone on the email list. So if you haven't yet signed up for email updates, you can do so now at www.internationalpooltour.com.


Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

IPT・国際プールツアーに参加希望の方は…

皆さんに朗報です！
磯本さんのお力で日本予選に簡単に出場出来るようになりました。
コスモさんへ直接申し込めば、日本語でかつ銀行振り込みにて予選に出場出来ます（6月9日～東京にて開催）。
120,000円コースか60,000円コースか？
腕に自信のある方は是非チャレンジを！
100万ドルプレーヤーも夢ではありません(^^;)
詳しくはココをクリックして下さい。

もし腕に自信があって出たいけど…の方はご連絡をお待ちします。
賞金の１５％くらいで手を打ちますよ(^_^)v
勿論、タッドマニアとの厳しい予選にパスしなければ逝けませんがね！
↑
ある意味日本予選の2名に残るより困難かも？

IPT・国際プールツアー IPT Press Release 2006/05/26

International Pool Tour News and Updates:

The International Pool Tour is proud to announce that the first five qualification tournaments for the "IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship" are now closed and will be underway in just several hours. By the end of the weekend, there will be ten players who will have won entry into the North American Open, and a minimum of $2000 in prize money! They will be playing for more than $2,000,000 in prize money and a $350,000 first place prize! The players who stepped up to compete are incredibly excited for this opportunity to play on the biggest tour in the history of the sport.

What's even greater is that these tournaments are spread over a wide geography, which will allow a lot of local talent their shot on the IPT. Players who compete in qualification tournaments have such a great chance to do well. The top two players in each event will move on to play in the North American Open. The next four players will each receive a free entry into another qualification tournament of their choice. Of the remaining players who don't place in the top six of the qualifier, four of them will have a chance to play an IPT Pro in a challenge match. If the player beats the IPT Pro, they win a free entry fee into another qualifier. If the IPT Pro wins, he or she wins $1000.

Here is a breakdown of the first five qualification tournaments starting tomorrow:

NA#1 Jillian's, Cleveland Heights-
This tournament has six players who entered this tournament. They will compete on Friday May 26, 2006. Two of these six players will play in the IPT North American Open and win a minimum of $2000. One of the players is a very well known player. Visit www.internationalpooltour.com for details. Players are already kicking themselves for not entering this tournament!

NA#2 Jillian's, Raleigh, NC-
Ten players face off in the Southeast for their chance to play on the IPT. Two of them will win a minimum of $2000 in the North American Open. The next four automatically win free entries to another qualifier. And the remaining four players will play challenge matches against IPT Pro Player and pool legend Grady Mathews. Each challenger who beats Grady will receive a free entry into another qualifier. However, Grady will be trying to win $1000 per match for his victories. Visit www.internationalpooltour.com for details about the tournament and challenge matches.

NA#3 Magoo's, Tulsa OK-
Only eight players will play off in Tulsa starting Saturday May 27, 2006. Naturally, the top two will join their colleagues in the North American Open. Third through sixth place finishers receive a free entry into a qualification tournament of their choice. The remaining two players will challenge IPT Pro Jim Raney for free entries, or $1000 per match for Raney!
Follow the action at www.internationalpooltour.com.

NA#4 Las Vegas Cue Club, Las Vegas, NV-
Seventeen players, including some legendary names, entered this event. This fantastic field of players is impossible to predict. Four of the players who do not qualify or place 3rd-6th will challenge IPT Pro John Kutcher. Check out www.internationalpooltour.com to see who will qualify for the NA Open.

NA#5 Pro Tyme Billiards, Chicago, IL-
This Chicago area tournament will host ten players including a famous name of the near past and several other notorious players. Of course, two will qualify for the North American Open and a minimum of $2000 each in prize money. Third through sixth place finishers receive a free entry into a qualification tournament of their choice. Finally, all the remaining players in the tournament will try their luck against IPT Pro Jackie Broadhurst. Beating Jackie wins a challenger a free entry fee to another qualifier. However, she will be trying her best to win $1000 per match for her wins! Be sure to follow the action at www.internationalpooltour.com.

IPT Founder Kevin Trudeau is so excited and happy for the players competing this weekend. Kevin stated earlier that "this is exactly what these tournaments are supposed to be- local talent stepping up and winning their way onto the IPT." He also said that "now is the best time to sign up and play in qualification tournaments." There are many professional events going on throughout the country these next few weeks, which means that there may never be a better opportunity to qualify to play on the IPT. Those players who took the risk to enter these qualification tournaments are now all being rewarded with excellent chances to win big. This is the perfect qualification system because it weeds all those who don't think that they can succeed, while rewarding those who believe in themselves. This system is the only true “open” system in which any player, man, woman, or child, can enter and win a place on this historic tour. So if you were thinking about playing and missed your chance this week, you can sign up now for the remaining qualifiers at www.internationalpooltour.com. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity.

Other Important News-
The IPT will be hosting a live Press Conference Wednesday, May 31, 2006, in London, England at the Hard Rock Café. During this celebrity-clad Press Conference, we will be announcing our contracts detailing unprecedented live television coverage of the entire 2006 IPT Tour! We will also be making another major announcement that will rock the billiard world. These press releases, with all the details of these exciting announcements, will be sent to everyone on the email list. So if you haven't yet signed up for email updates, you can do so now at www.internationalpooltour.com.


Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

IPT・国際プールツアーInternational Pool Tour News and Updates

International Pool Tour News and Updates:

The first five tournaments of the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship Qualification System get underway starting Friday May 26, 2006. Entry to the first weekend events will be cut off some time on Thursday, May 25th. So if you are close to Cleveland, Raleigh (NC), Tulsa, Las Vegas, or Chicago, this is your last chance to enter one of these events. Entry fees must be paid in advanced. Absolutely no entry fees will be accepted at the door regardless of the number of players. Click here to visit the qualifier schedule for the remaining tournaments being held in the U.S. and abroad. You can also register on line at www.internationalpooltour.com or by calling the IPT at [phone] during business hours (CST).

Coming in first or second in the qualifier earns you entry into the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship. Over $2 million dollars in prize money will be given away at the North American Open. First place is $350,000. More importantly, last place is $2000...even if you don't make a single ball! Also, any non-IPT member who places in the top six in the IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship will earn automatic invitations to play in the 2006 IPT Players Championship and IPT Masters Championship. Over $5 million in prize money will be given away at these two championships. For the complete payout schedules, click here.

There are two entry fee levels for qualification tournaments. A full entry fee is $1000. All winnings earned at this entry fee level will count towards the top 100 Money List which wins you a 2007 IPT Player's Card. All 2007 IPT players are guaranteed $100,000! For more information on how this is earned, click here. The second entry fee level is $500. If you enter a qualifying tournament at the $500 entry fee level and come in first or second, you still are entered into the IPT N.A. 8-Ball Open Championship. However, you will only receive 50% of any prize money you win. Your prize money will not count towards the money list. If you place in the top six in the North American Open, you will still be invited to the IPT Masters and the IPT Players Championships. If you choose this $500 entry fee level, you will only receive 50% of any prize money you win. This qualifying system is designed to allow players from all over the world to enter tournaments without huge travel expenses and costs. It is also designed to weed out players who know that they have no chance in the tournaments.

Finally, don't forget about the fantastic opportunities available to get involved. Each player who signs up for a qualification tournament can specify a referrer, or someone who signed them up for the tournament. Whoever it is that is the referrer, whether it be an IPT Player, Room Owner, Tour Operator, Pool League, Pre-Qualifier Host, or Individual, will receive a 10% commission of the entry fee (a $1000 entry equals a $100 commission and a $500 entry fee equals a $50 commission) AND a bonus amount equaling 10% of the prize money won by that player in the tournament in which they qualified to play. So if you sign up a player (you or your business must be listed on the entry form) for a qualifier and he ends up winning the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship and the $350,000 first prize, you will receive 10% of the entry fee for signing him up and a $35,000 bonus (10% of the prize money won)! Even if the player comes in last place, you would receive 10% of the entry fee for signing the player up for the qualifier and $200 more because last place in the tournament pays $2000 (10% of the prize money won)! Obviously, the more players you sign up, the better the chance you will have to make serious money. Simply print out a copy of the entry form and schedule which can be downloaded by clicking here. Make sure to print your name or business name (tour name, league name, etc.) and a way to contact you on the form as the referrer. Make photocopies of the form and distribute to potential players.

Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

IPT・国際プールツアー IPT Press Release 2006/5/24

INTERNATIONAL POOL TOUR PRESS RELEASE

For immediate release

(Chicago, IL) The International Pool Tour announces that Danny Green's Billiards, in Toronto, Canada, will host an IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship Qualifier on June 3rd-5th, 2006. This qualifying tournament will be a Double-Elimination competition with races to ten of eight ball. The first and second place competitors will secure spots in the 2006 IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship at the Venetian Las Vegas, held on July 22-30, 2006. Players who advance to the Venetian Las Vegas will compete for their share of an unprecedented $2,000,000 prize fund and an historic first place prize of $350,000. Full entry into IPT Qualification Tournaments is $1,000, with a second option to enter for a $500 fee. Visit www.internationalpooltour.com for more information.

The full schedule of all 25 IPT qualification tournaments for the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championships is available on line at www.internationalpooltour.com. The International Pool Tour is the only true "open" tour in the history of the sport. Any person, of any age, man or woman, from any country, can play in our "open" tournaments. The IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship has over $2 million in prize money, regardless of the number of players. To learn about how to enter this historic tournament, click here.

Other Important News:
IPT to Premiere on OLN - If you haven't yet read the press release, we are happy to announce that The International Pool Tour, the richest professional pool tour in the world, has secured a major television package to air IPT's action-packed "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" series on OLN. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4. The International Pool Tour's "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" features the world's greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for IPT TV schedule, and click here to read the press release.

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

ビリヤード・IPT Press Release

International Pool Tour News and Updates:

Due to strong storms and flooding in the New Hampshire area, The International Pool Tour North American Open Qualifier previously scheduled in Manchester, New Hampshire has been rescheduled and moved to Toronto, Canada. As a result of flooding, the venue in Manchester would not be able to make the needed repairs in time for the tournament.

The International Pool Tour announces that Danny Green's Billiards in Toronto, Canada will host an IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship Qualifier June 2-5, 2006. This qualifying tournament will be a Double-Elimination competition with races to ten. The first and second place competitors will secure spots in the 2006 IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship at the Venetian Las Vegas held on July 22-30, 2006. Players who advance to the Venetian Las Vegas will compete for their share of an unprecedented $2,000,000 prize fund and an historic first place prize of $350,000. Full entry into IPT Qualification Tournaments is $1,000, with a second option to enter for a $500 fee. Visit www.internationalpooltour.com for more information.

The International Pool Tour is the largest pool tour in the history of billiards, and represents the best pocket billiards players from 27 countries. The IPT has six major professional pool tournaments in 2006 with qualification pocket billiards tournaments throughout the world for aspiring professional pool players. Never in the history of billiards have there been tournaments to offer such large prize funds and first place prize monies.
The North American Open 8-Ball Championship will consist of 200 players, 150 IPT Members and 50 players who qualify through 25 qualification events throughout North America and abroad.

There is very limited space at these events. Entries are based on a first-come, first-serve basis. On line registration, in advance, is the only way to enter these events. The form is on the IPT web site at www.internationalpooltour.com. Do not miss this chance to compete on the International Pool Tour.

Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director,
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

ビリヤード・IPT情報！：ISOブログさんからpakuri貼付(^^;)

ISOブログさんからpakuri貼付しやした！m(_ _)m
詳しくは本家（ISOブログ）をご覧下さい。

日時：2006年6月9日(金)～11日(日)　10：00～22：00(予定)　
会場：サンビリ荻窪店(JR中央線　荻窪駅 徒歩2分)
　　　住所：東京都杉並区上荻1-16-16　ユアビルＩ ７F　
　　　TEL：03‐5349‐8303

フォーマット　
ルールはIPTオフィシャルルールに基づいて行います。
エイトボール　10ゲーム先取　Wイリミネーション　
勝者ブレイク(ブレイクボックスあり)　
2名が7月22日～30日アメリカ（ラスベガス）で行われる、
IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship本戦へ出場できます。

観　戦
入場料：1日／前売り\2,000 当日\2,500　　　　　チケットぴあ
　　　　3日間通券　\5,000　　　　　　　　　　　5月26日発売開始


見学も良いですが、出来れば出たいですね！冷やかしで(^^;)
是非、交渉頑張って下さい。

IPT・国際プールツアー IPT Press Release

国際プールツアープレスリリース（IPT Press Release）

International Pool Tour News and Updates:

Congratulations -
The International Pool Tour would like to congratulate IPT Professional Gerda Hofstatter on her college graduation. Gerda attended the prestigious New York University where she studied business, specifically leadership and management. On Thursday, May 11, 2006, she graduated with Honors and now holds a Bachelor's of Science Degree. We at the IPT are very proud of Gerda's accomplishment and wish her continued success in her studies.

Please visit Gerda's page on the IPT Web Site to see her graduation picture.

IPT to Premiere on OLN -
If you haven't yet read the press release, we are happy to announce that The International Pool Tour, the richest professional pool tour in the world, has secured a major television package to air IPT's action-packed "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" series on OLN. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4. The International Pool Tour's "King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout" features the world's greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for IPT TV schedule, and click here to read the press release.

Play in the IPT North American Open 8-Ball Championship -
The International Pool Tour is the only true "open" tour in the history of the sport. Any person, of any age, man or woman, from any country, can play in our "open" tournaments. The IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship has over $2 million in prize money, regardless of the number of players. To see the complete payout schedule, click here. The complete schedule for the IPT North American Open qualification tournaments, with dates and locations, is now available- click here!
Best regards,

Deno J. Andrews
Tour Director, IPT
www.internationalpooltour.com

オフィシャルIPTエイトボール・ルール：Officia IPT 8-Ball Rules

オフィシャルIPTエイトボール・ルール（Officia IPT 8-Ball Rules）の日本語訳です。
前回の私の訳文は忘れて、以下のPDFファイルを参考にして下さい（JBCさんから勝手に頂いた物です）。
業界発展の為にお許しをm(_ _)m
ダウンロード(pdf)

ビリヤード・8エイトボールのルール（Official IPT 8-Ball Rules）

まだ途中ですが、IPT（国際プールツアー）8エイトボールのルールを訳してみました。

Official IPT 8-Ball Rules

These rules are for the game of 8-Ball played at all IPT tour events.
これらの⑧ボールゲームのルールは、全てのIPTツアーイベントで適用されます。
These rules are subject to change at any time.
これらのルールはいつでも変更の対象です。
It is the responsibility of the players to know and understand these rules before competing.
ゲーム前にこれらのルールを知り理解することはプレーヤーの責任です。
The most important rule is have fun, be honest, and be respectful to the other players and fans.
ルールの中でも最も重要なものは、正直なプレーでゲームを楽しみ、他のプレーヤーおよびファンに敬意を表すことです。

IPT Official 8-Ball Rules(pdf)
上のファイルはJBCさんからのPkuriモンです（業界発展の為お許しを）。

流石、JBCさんの訳文は綺麗にまとまってます。
汚い語訳(誤訳？）をご希望の方は、

つづきはこちら→クリック

森学プロのホムペからpakuった部分もあります（これも業界発展の為です）(^^;)

ビリヤード・IPT Press Release

IPT（国際プールツアー）から続報！

King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout to Air in Prime-Time Starting Sunday, June 4

Chicago, Illinois. (May 4, 2006) --- The International Pool Tour, the richest professional pool tour in the world, has secured a major television package to air IPT’s action-packed “King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout” series on OLN. The network will carry the six IPT shows in prime time, with the first show set to premiere at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, June 4.

The International Pool Tour’s “King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout” features the world’s greatest players competing for more than $1 million in prize money, by far the biggest purse ever offered in pool. The series will be shown on OLN over six consecutive Sundays, culminating in a two-hour finale on Sunday, July 9. Click here for IPT TV schedule.

The Comcast-owned OLN is currently available in almost 70 million households and is considered one of the hottest sports cable networks in America. The national network is best-known for its coverage of the National Hockey League, the prestigious Tour De France, America’s Cup, Davis Cup tennis, the A1 Grand Prix series and the “Survivor” reality series in syndication.

“We believe the IPT’s intense competition, production value and sports drama make it a good fit for our schedule” said Victoria Quoss, OLN’s VP of Programming, International & Strategic Planning. “Millions of people play 8-Ball all over the country and the International Pool Tour will take the sport to a whole new level. The series will not only appeal to pool fans, but to sports fans in general.”

The International Pool Tour series is a breakthrough in televised pool. It is one of the first-ever pool series to air nationally in prime-time and is widely considered to have the most high-end production value in the sport’s history. The “IPT King of the Hill 8-Ball Shootout” was produced by the International Pool Tour in association with A. Smith & Company, the executive producers of network hits such as “Hell’s Kitchen,” “Skating with the Stars” and many major television sports events including pro football.

“OLN is known for its coverage of some of the most prestigious and competitive international events in sports,” said Jon Denny, Executive Director of the IPT. “This new partnership signifies that pool is now a major television sport and that the International Pool Tour is a ready for prime time property.”

OLN (OLNTV.com) is the leader in competitive and adrenaline-charged content. Now in more than 69 million homes, OLN is the cable home of the National Hockey League and best-in-class events like The Tour de France, The America’s Cup, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), the Boston Marathon and USSA Skiing. The network offers unique programming in four primary areas: Action Sports, Field Sports, Bulls & Rodeo and Awe-Inspiring Series, and is the exclusive home of “Survivor” in syndication. OLN, a wholly owned company of Comcast Corporation (NASDAQ; CMCSA, CMCSK), is distributed via cable systems and satellite operators throughout the United States.

For more information on the International Pool Tour, visit www.internationalpooltour.com.

Media Contact:
Tip Nun
GEM Group

翻訳ソフトの直訳は、つづきはこちらをクリック！

ビリヤード・IPTからとんでもない、エキサイティングな情報が！

IPT（国際プールツアー）からまたまたとんでもなく、
エキサイティングでスリリングな情報が舞い込みました。
なんと！自分がトーナメントに出場出来なくても賞金が稼げるシステムです。

要するに自分がトーナメントの存在を紹介し、
出場する手助けをしてあげた人が増えれば増えた分だけコミッションが発生するのです。

詳しくは、つづきはこちらをクリックして以下の文章（英文＆翻訳文）をご覧下さい

登録用PDFファイルはココをクリックして下さい。
ダウンロード(pdf)

ビリヤード・IPTからビックニュースが入りました！

IPTって？って方は
ココ①、ココ②をクリック
インターナショナルプールツアーのデモストリーミング映像です
まずは上記リンクをクリックして下さい（回線スピードが遅いと、
初めは途切れ途切れですが、二回目からは自然と映ります）

International Pool Tour News!

Dear IPT Supporter:

The IPT has undergone incredible growth over the last few months. Building a profitable international pool tour is a huge undertaking. It takes a tremendous commitment in financial resources, manpower, and time. Something of this magnitude does not happen overnight. The IPT is fully committed for the long term. We have the financial resources, business expertise, long-term vision, and exciting future corporate partners that will ensure that the IPT continues to grow and expand for many, many years to come!

Here are some updates on various issues:

Worldwide TV Contracts - There has been tremendous worldwide interest in the purchasing of the King of the Hill TV series, and acquiring rights to broadcasting the entire 2006 season. The bidding war and negotiations amongst all the television broadcasters has been exciting and time consuming. We have made our decisions and will be announcing the exact times and networks that will handle the IPT 2006 tournament schedule within the next two weeks. The King of the Hill Tournament will be six one-hour episodes and a two-hour finale. Each episode is designed to appeal to the 95 percent of people who do not watch billiards on television. These episodes will be run in primetime in America, the UK, Europe, and Asia. The 2006 IPT tournaments will include three hours per day of live broadcasting on television in primetime in Europe and Asia. Recorded broadcasts will be in Prime Time in America. This is unprecedented television coverage, and it is only the beginning of bigger and better things to come. We are turning pool into a true “sport.” We are also working on finalizing broadcasting rights in Canada, Australia, Mexico, South America, and several other worldwide markets. We will be announcing the TV broadcast schedule within the next two weeks.


IPT Staff - The IPT staff has grown to over 15 full-time people in the U.S. We continue to recruit and hire top quality staff members for our Chicago office and plan on opening offices in Europe and Asia very soon. Within the next few months we anticipate over 50 IPT staff in offices around the world.


DVDs - It is our intention to have available on DVD and for downloading, every match from the King of the Hill Tournament. The editing and production will take several more months. At each major tournament we intend on filming feature matches and having those available on DVD and for downloading as well. Our complete library of taped matches should be current by fall 2006. The IPT will be producing several more instructional DVDs featuring top IPT players. Look for these DVDs by the end of the year. Any comments and suggestions on how to shoot the matches to make them better for pool aficionados would be appreciated. We want to produce DVDs of the matches that the pool public will be excited about.


IPT Website - We are in the process of bringing in the required resources to produce a website with more features than any other website in billiards. These will include:
Real time scoring of all qualifying tournaments and major tournaments.
Live video streaming from all tournaments.
Interactive online pool matches and tournaments. These will include:
Million dollar online pool tournaments, as well as real money matches.
Billiard equipment and training aids at the best prices anywhere in the world. We intend to be the number one billiards supply site in the world.
Huge photo galleries and player profiles, audio and video interviews and lessons with the top players.
Live call-in shows with top players.
Message boards, chat rooms, and much more.


Announcers and Hosts - Within the next three weeks we will be announcing the TV broadcast team for the 2006 season.


Healthcare for Players - We are working on details for providing health insurance for all IPT players. Details will be announced at the North American Open at the Venetian.


IPT Pension - A pension and retirement program will be announced at the North American Open at the Venetian. This is designed to provide security for players who dedicate their life to the game. This, combined with health insurance and guaranteed annual income for IPT Members, should dramatically increase the number of players who decide to make playing pool a career on the IPT.


Corporate Partners - The rumors are true! In the last several months several multibillion dollar organizations have expressed interest in acquiring the IPT in full or in part. Having a major worldwide multibillion dollar organization as a partner in the IPT has many advantages. It would provide additional security and peace of mind to the players with the knowledge that the IPT will be here for many, many years to come. There are also many other marketing and financial advantages for the IPT players as well. All discussions are highly confidential and any announcements regarding this will be made at the appropriate time. There is a good chance that we will be making a major announcement at the players meeting at the North American Open at the Venetian, Las vegas.


IPT Cloth - Gorina has been selected to manufacturer our tournament cloth to our very unique and specific requirements. There is no cloth in the world currently that is identical to the IPT tournament cloth. This slow nap cloth combined with the tight pockets of the IPT Diamond table, and with no breaking from the side rail, means that it is difficult to make balls on the break. This is the most significant reason this cloth was selected. With fast worsted cloth, even on a table with tight pockets, it is relatively easy to pocket two or three balls on the break. In our testing it was shown that on the same Diamond table, the worsted cloth produced 97 percent of the time at least one ball pocketed. This was compared to only 52 percent of the time a ball was pocketed with the IPT slow nap cloth. On the worsted cloth 65 percent of the time two or more balls were pocketed. This compared to only 22 percent of the time where two or more balls were pocketed with the IPT nap cloth. On the worsted cloth balls were tied up only 18 percent of the time. On the IPT nap cloth balls were tied up 42 percent of the time. In this test, the nap cloth had been broken in for three weeks of solid play; it was not new cloth.

What this means is that breaking and running out on the IPT nap cloth is much more difficult. In order to break and run out on the IPT nap cloth you must possess a very powerful break, knowledge of running patterns, pinpoint cue ball control, and incredible accuracy with a powerful stroke. It has been proven that the harder you hit the cue ball the less accurate the shot becomes. These factors dramatically reduce luck. These conditions will mean that the better player will more consistently win. IPT Tournament Conditions, like the U.S. Open golf conditions, are designed to make luck much less of a factor. To win an IPT Tournament, a player must have tremendous physical and mental stamina, ability to handle pressure, knowledge of running patterns, a high degree of accurate shot making, a powerful stroke, a powerful break, and excellent cue ball control. The winner must possess all of these skills. IPT Champions will not be lucky. They will be true athletes who have the mind, knowledge, skills, and physical fitness to be the best. Available now.


IPT Tournament Balls - SALUC of Belgium has been selected to manufacture IPT Tournament Balls to our very specific requirements. These will be the highest quality, longest lasting, and truest playing billiard balls in the world. These will be released in June.


IPT Chalk - The IPT has commissioned a major manufacturer to produce the IPTs official chalk. This chalk uses the most expensive and highest quality ingredients and manufacturing processes available anywhere in the world. It is by far the highest quality chalk in the world. It is ideal for multiple environmental conditions. Available now.


IPT Sardo Rack - The Sardo Rack has been selected as the official rack of the IPT. Using this rack guarantees fairness. Every player gets the exact same perfect rack every time. Available now.


IPT Tournament Table - Diamond has been selected to manufacture the IPT Tournament Table to our unique and specifications. These tables are designed to last. They play consistently the same year after year. They are also designed to play tougher than other tables. Players must be accurate, guaranteeing the more skilled and accurate player will more consistently win.


Corporate Sponsors - The IPT has generated interest for major corporations including insurance, financial services, automobiles, beer and liquor companies, credit cards, and several other industries. They are huge world-wide corporate interests in providing long term sponsorship agreements for the IPT. Since the IPT is fully funded, we are being prudent in evaluating all sponsorship offers currently being presented. We may choose to accept outside sponsorship in the future. More announcements on this will be made at the North American Open at the Venetian, Las Vegas.


Wagering on Tournaments - On-line sports books and casino sports books are discussing the possibility of accepting wagering on the major tournaments and possibly qualifiers. There are many legal and jurisdictional issues that are being reviewed. More details will be forthcoming when available.
Look for many more announcements to be coming within the next two months.

Very truly yours,

Deno Andrews, Director
International Pool Tour
www.internationalpooltour.com

翻訳ソフトの訳文はつづくをクリック！→

ビリヤード・IPTからのメールです。

2006年6月9日に東京のコスモさんで予選があるみたいですね！
詳しくは以下をご覧下さい

IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship Qualifier Schedule

The complete schedule for the IPT North American Open, with dates and locations, is now available- click here!

翻訳も含めて…続きます

ビリヤード IPT 国際プールツアーでの使用クロスが決定しました

本日、IPTのディレクター・J.アンドリュースから届いたメールです。

The International Pool Tour Announces Gorina as the Official Cloth of the IPT

Press Release for Immediate Release

April 12, 2006

(CHICAGO, IL,) The International Pool Tour is proud to announce that Gorina S.A. has been chosen to manufacture and supply Official IPT Cloth. This announcement comes after months of the IPT testing different brands and blends of cloth for its tournaments and Certified Room program.

Gorina S.A., established in 1835 outside Barcelona, Spain, is known for making some of the world’s finest textiles for the billiards industry as well as the fashion industry. Many of the finest hand-made business suits in the world are made with fabrics from the Gorina mill. The high level of quality of these fabrics from Gorina S.A. is demanded by the fashion industry. The same level of care and execution goes into Gorina’s manufacturing of the world’s finest cloth for billiard games. The International Pool Tour has chosen Gorina to produce its official cloth because of their commitment to excellence and the use of only the finest wools available. Gorina S.A. is a family owned and operated multi-national company as it was over 170 years ago. Gorina will produce two different cloth options that both meet strict IPT specifications for quality:

Gorina IPT Tournament Cloth – The finest quality, slow nap woolen cloth is what the IPT Professional Players play on during the major tournaments. Gorina IPT Tournament Cloth is the most difficult cloth in the world on which to master playing, and one of the most difficult cloths to manufacture. Only the longest strands of wool fiber are expertly woven to create this traditional slow-nap cloth. Playing on this cloth requires having a superior stroke and the best mechanics, which is why the IPT uses it and why only the best players in the world excel on it. Room owners who choose this tournament cloth for their tables will be giving their customers a taste of what life is like on the IPT tour!

Gorina IPT Recreation / Pro Cloth - Many players today are accustomed to playing on fast worsted cloth such as Simonis 860. Worsted cloth is the most durable and lasts the longest of all recreational cloth. Worsted cloth makes playing conditions and pocketing balls easier. Gorina IPT Recreational/Pro Cloth is the finest worsted cloth made anywhere in the world. It is superior in quality, durability, and playability to any other worsted cloth on the market and it is the perfect choice for pocket billiard rooms.

“The Gorina brand is synonymous with quality and performance. The International Pool Tour is proud to be associated with the Gorina family and their high performance cloth for all billiard games.” Deno J. Andrews, Director, International Pool Tour.

Media Contact:
Christine Starks
International Pool Tour
[e-mail]
[phone]

翻訳ソフトかエキサイト等の翻訳を使用して頂けば、
大体の意味は理解頂けると思います。

簡単に訳せば、国際プールツアーで使用するラシャのメーカーが、
「Gorina」ブランドに決定した！と言うことです。

今までのラシャ（シモニスSimonis860等の早いラシャ）見たいに、
下手ッピーでも適当に玉が入ってネキストが出るというラシャではなく、
キュー切れやひねりの効いたプロフェッショナルな球筋（玉突きでは無くビリヤード）が要求される、
世界で最高に難しく、最も高品質なラシャだそうです。

全世界の下手くその皆さん、是非一度このラシャでプレーして下さい。
キッと貴方が世界一ヘボだと言うことに気付くでしょう(^^)/

って感じの内容です(^^;)←関西風に言うと”文句があったら出て来んかい（かかってこんかい）！”

インターナショナルプールツアー（IPT）のデモ映像を！

International Pool Tour(IPT)

インターナショナルプールツアーのデモストリーミング映像です
まずは上記リンクをクリックして下さい（回線スピードが遅いと、
初めは途切れ途切れですが、二回目からは自然と映ります）

磯本さんが「ストちゃん…」って言ってる映像です。

確かに完敗か(^^;)←コ●モさんの…

土方君には恨みがないし、個人的に好きやけど、
五月蠅くてくどいよね！ブレイクシーンが連発で(^^;)
クリックしてないのに勝手に流れるからね！
夜コッソリ見てて音量最大やったら即、他ページやもんね！

俺もIPTで100万ドル（1＄＝120円で1億2000万円）稼げるかも！(^_^)v

2006 International Pool Tour Professional Season

Tournament 1 IPT North American 8-Ball Open Championship
Prize Money: $2,000,000
Players: 200 - (150 Tour Members, 50 Qualifiers)
Dates: July 22 - 30, 2006
Location: The Venetian in Las Vegas, Nevada
Entry Fee: Tour Member: $199.00
Non-Tour Member: $1000.00

Click here for tournament format and prize money distribution

優勝で35万ドル（4200万円）(>_<)エントリーフィーたったの12万円よ！
誰か出ませんか？
賞金の10％でどう？
おや待てよ？でも、勝てないと100万のマイナスか？
一寸考えるなあ？人選に(^^;)