On behalf of the Federation of Billiards Sports of Russia (FBSR), the IBSF extends invitation to all member countries for sending players to take part in the World Open Under-16 Snooker Championships (Men and Women) 2017. The championships are schedule from 1st October till 8th October 2017 at Center for billiard sports" PLAYPOOL in St. Petersburg.
Please use 'submission of entry system' on our website ibsf.info to send entries. The last date of sending entry is 15th September 2017. Please note that system will not accept incomplete entries. Also ensure that your player picture should not be less than 300 dpi.
Each country is allowed to send unlimited number of players (Men and Women) per tournament. The Entry fee of US$ 50.00 per player must be paid to the host Association on the first day of the championship.
Referee and Player meetings will be on the 1st October followed by Opening ceremony.
ABOUT St. Petersburg: St. Petersburg is a Russian port city on the Baltic Sea. Founded in 1703 by Peter the Great, it was the imperial capital for 2 centuries, and it remains the country's cultural center, with venues like the hypermodern Mariinsky Theatre hosting opera and ballet, and the Russian Museum showcasing Russian art, from Orthodox icon paintings to abstract works by Kandinsky.
It is possible of an extra bed in some rooms.
The ruble exchange rate (approx.): 1 $ = 60 rub.
(Metro stations: "Prospect Prosveshcheniia" or "Grazhdanskii Prospect").
A bus will be arranged between the hotel and the venue to the matches start.
The transfer time is 10-15 minutes. Taxi price is approx. 3 $.
INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: "Pulkovo", St. Petersburg, Russia.
Meeting in airport and transfer airport-hotel-airport will be cost 20 Euros per person.
Players can be tested for a doping test in accordance with the requirements of WADA.