GBPA

We are pleased to announce the birth of a new pool association, Great British Pool Association, GBPA which will represent the pool players of Great Britain.9-ball Rack!

Due to the demise of the last association which was recognized by the EPBF, the players in Great Britain found themselves in no‐man’s land. We have seen that it is required to have a legitimate body and with no foreseen association coming forward, took the initiative to start one and asked the EPBF for a provisional membership.

This was accepted by the board of the EPBF at their last board meeting and so we can begin with the structuring of the association and all that is involved.

We would like to state that it is our intention to promote the sport throughout Great Britain and in all categories. It is also our intention to work with the GB9 tour, and they have been contacted regarding this matter and also with our intentions.

We have obtained the domain www.gbpa.org.uk and are working on the web site which should be up and running in the New Year.

Our intentions for 2010 will be as follows;

• National championships in all categories
• Promoting and creating events for the youth including girls
• Promoting and creating events for seniors & ladies
• Helping the wheelchair division
• Helping GB9
  

We have stated to GB9, that due to the fact we have just started with this Association, we would like to work with them on the nominees for the European Championships men/women/Wheelchair and also the Nations cup in 2010.

All players participating at GBPA events and international events i.e. Eurotour/EC/WC/EPBF or WPA sanctioned events will be required to be a member of the GBPA for the coming year 2010.

Membership details will be published in December after our board meeting.

Below you will also find the Board of directors who have volunteered their time to create what we hope will be the turning point in British pool.

There are 2 positions still available on the board and those of you who are interested in giving some of your time and efforts are welcome to apply. Please send a short description about yourself and why you would want to be on the board. Send applications to the secretary of GBPA (see board of directors).

We sincerely hope that you will support and help the Association in becoming one of Europe’s best as we certainly have the players to be the best.