This year’s Q-School results triggered a lot of discussions about the state of the amateur game, and the shortage of opportunities for young players to hone their skills by playing competitive snooker.

Today Jason Francis made this announcement on his Facebook page

This event is the first of the SNOOKER LEGENDS CUES OF TOMORROW- SUMMER CUP,

SUMMER CUP U21’S £1500 WINNER! £4150 PRIZE POT!

Held at The Crucible in Reading 26-30th July 2021
Open to all players of any gender or nationality providing they hold amateur status and are at the correct age on or before the first days play of 26th July 2021.
Capacity of the event is 32.

Players will earn ranking points based on the frames they win.
At the conclusion of the groups the top 4 in each group list will be invited into the Final Day where the Champion will be crowned.
In the event more than one player is tied on the same ranking points the following criteria will be used to define group position

Both groups are randomly drawn at the start of the event.

Tournament notes
• The 32 entries will be randomly drawn into two groups of 16
• Every player will be guaranteed 15 matches, 3 on Monday, 4 on Tuesday to Thursday
• All matches are best of 3 with all three frames played in every match
• Matches are played at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm and 4pm each day
• Every frame won is a ranking point.
• At the end of match ‘15’ on Thursday 29th the top 4 in each group qualify for Friday Final Stages.
• The event then becomes a knockout with the Winner of Group A playing the player who finished in position 4 in Group B. So 1v4, 2 v 3
• Finals day (Friday) is best of 5 at Quarters, Semis and Final but of course not all 5 frames are played.
• Players understand matches are not officiated although if their match is selected for streaming it will have a referee
• A ‘roving’ referee will be in place to assist with any decisions that arise.
• The full miss rule is played
• Dress code will be suit style trousers, polo shirt with collar and proper shoes (not trainers)
• The club has air conditioning and Costa Coffee on site, it will serve hot and cold food.

Prize Money
Winner £1500 and Cup & Medal
Runner up £750 & Medal
Semi Finals £400
Quarter Finals £250
Highest Break £100
• All prize money will be paid within 14 days into the players designated bank account.
Entry Fee £250
Please contact Jason@snookerlegends.co.uk if interested. Limited Spaces

 And these are the full terms and conditions 

All events in the SNOOKER LEGENDS CUES OF TOMORROW- SUMMER CUP, staged by ROKiT Events Ltd, are subject to the following Standard Conditions of Entry which are subject to change at the discretion of Snooker Legends without notice.

Please be reminded that all players are responsible for keeping Snooker Legends up to date with their current email address.

Entry Criteria: The Snooker Legends Cues of Tomorrow is open to all players of any gender or nationality providing they hold amateur status and are at the correct age on or before the first days play of 26th July 2021.
This means to enter you must still be 20 years of age on the 26th July 2021
All entries are subject to SNOOKER LEGENDS approval and we can refuse and refund the entry from any event to any player without giving a reason. Anyone found to not be eligible on the day of play will be disqualified from the event and lose their entrance fee.
Although we are independent from all National Governing Bodies anyone who is currently serving any ban or WPBSA suspension is not eligible to enter.
Players can purchase one place in the event as long as the event is not full or past its closing date. Capacity of the event is 32. Snooker Legends reserve the right to compile a reserve list.

Players will earn ranking points based on the frames they win. At the conclusion of the groups the top 4 in each group list will be invited into the Final Day where the Champion will be crowned.

In the event more than one player is tied on the same ranking points the following criteria will be sued to define group position
1, One frame shootout if two players
2, If three players are tied a round robin one frame of 6 reds
3, If tied after that a round robin black ball respot will decide who progresses
4, If 4 players are tied then a random draw 6 reds semi final and then final will decide.
5, IF the only decision to be made is finishing position of the qualifiers then head to head will be used to define place 1-4 as all players will have qualified for finals day anyway.

Both groups are randomly drawn at the start of the event.
Tournament notes
• The 32 entries will be randomly drawn into two groups of 16
• Every player will be guaranteed 15 matches, 3 day from Monday to Thursday
• All matches are best of 3 with all three frames played in every match
• Matches are played at 10am, 12 noon and 2pm and 4pm each day to allow the club to have its tables back in the evenings for normal operations.
• Players will be able to play in the evenings by hiring tables at the clubs rates if they require practice or more games with other players.
• Every frame won is a ranking point.
• At the end of match ‘15’ on Thursday 29th the top 4 in each group qualify for Friday Final Stages.
• The event then becomes a knockout with the Winner of Group A playing the player who finished in position 4 in Group B. So 1v4, 2 v 3
• Finals day (Friday) is best of 5 at Quarters, Semis and Final but of course not all 5 frames are played.
• Players understand matches are not officiated although if their match is selected for streaming it will have a referee
• A ‘roving’ referee will be in place to assist with any decisions that arise.
• The full miss rule is played
• Dress code will be suit style trousers, polo shirt with collar and proper shoes (not trainers)
• The club has air conditioning.
• Snooker legends reserve the right to place two logos on the players, players can also wear two logos of their own for the event.
• Players will agree to promote the event on any social media they have
• Players will agree to give interviews if asked

Prize Money
Winner £1500 and Cup
Runner up £750
Semi Finals £400
Quarter Finals £250
Highest Break £100

• All prize money will be paid within 14 days into the players designated bank account.
• The Cup remains the property of the tour and must be returned after one year.

Entry Fee £250 with £30 payable to secure your place. Rest is due June 1
• If a player is under 16 all communications must be with their parent or guardian.
• The deposit is non refundable and you understand if you do not pay the balance on request you lose the deposit and your place in the event.

All players understand, and accept, that qualifiers are played in a snooker club and whereas every effort will be made to provide the best standard of tables, we cannot replicate professional tournament table conditions. We will work with all clubs to provide the best conditions we can. No match is guaranteed a referee, a roving designated event referee will help with any disputed decisions and all black ball re spots.

The Event is staged in a WPBSA 147 Clubs and all clubs hold a Safeguarding Children’s Policy. Any coaches present will hold a WPBSA Qualification and have a valid DBS Check.
Please note if a player has a coach who does not hold a WPBSA License they are welcome to attend but will not be allowed to coach their player in the venue.
Failure to pay the balance on June 1 may see you excluded from the event and your place allocated to another player.
Entries cannot be transferred to another player or another event. Late entries may be accepted after the closing date subject to the absolute discretion of the SNOOKER LEGENDS. A Top up system may be used with SNOOKER LEGENDS discretion. SNOOKER LEGENDS may extend or close entry dates without notice, and at its discretion based on current entries at any time.
Sanctions and penalties may be put in place for players who enter but then do not show up for their event but only after close monitoring and a review of player circumstances for non-attendance.

Dress Code: Players will be required to a smart polo shirt with a collar, suit trousers and shoes. Should a player have a medical condition that prevents them from wearing this attire then a signed letter must be forwarded to this office in advance of your first days play from your doctor.
The decision of the Tournament Director will be final in respect of Non-adherence to the Dress Code. Noncompliance with the Dress Code will result in a breach of the terms and conditions of entry for this tournament. The sanction in this case to be at the discretion of the tournament director but MAY be withdrawal from the tournament without refund of entry fee. The Tournament Director also reserves the right to report a player to the SNOOKER LEGENDS for a breach of the dress code.
Mobile Phones/Electronic Communication Devices: Players are NOT permitted to use any mobile phones or other electronic communication devices during the course of a match. Any player seen in breach of this by any SNOOKER LEGENDS tournament official or referee will be reported to the Tournament Director and will be dealt with by the Tournament Director on conclusion of the match. The Tournament Director will then determine whether any sanction is required taking account of any mitigating circumstances. The only available sanction in this case to be at the discretion of the tournament director MAY be withdrawal from the tournament without refund of entry fee. The Tournament Directors decision will be final in respect of exceptional mitigating circumstances.

Smoking/E-cigarettes: Players are NOT permitted to smoke or use e-cigarettes during the course of a match. Any player seen in breach of this by any WSS tournament official or referee will be reported to the Tournament Director and will be dealt with by the Tournament Director on conclusion of the match. The Tournament Director will then determine whether any sanction is required taking account of any mitigating circumstances. The only available sanction in this case to be at the discretion of the tournament director MAY be withdrawal from the tournament without refund of entry fee. The Tournament Directors decision will be final in respect of exceptional mitigating circumstances.

Alcohol: Players are NOT permitted to drink alcohol during the course of a match. Any player seen in breach of this by any WSS tournament official or referee will be reported to the Tournament Director and will be dealt with by the Tournament Director on conclusion of the match. The Tournament Director will then determine whether any sanction is required taking account of any mitigating circumstances. The only available sanction in this case to be at the discretion of the tournament director MAY be withdrawal from the tournament without refund of entry fee. The Tournament Directors decision will be final in respect of exceptional mitigating circumstances.
Coaching: Coaching is not permitted during play. For the avoidance of doubt this includes between frames or any mid-session intervals. Any player seen in breach of this by any WSS tournament official or referee will be reported to the Tournament Director and will be dealt with by the Tournament Director on conclusion of the match. The Tournament Director will then determine whether any sanction is required taking account of any mitigating circumstances. The only available sanction in this case to be at the discretion of the tournament director MAY be withdrawal from the tournament without refund of entry fee. The Tournament Directors decision will be final in respect of exceptional mitigating circumstances.
Grievances:
a. Should the Player wish to make any criticism or complaint or raise any grievance in respect of any matter relating to SNOOKER LEGENDS or its employees or directors, a Referee, Tournament, Director, Equipment, any of the Partners or any of the Venues at any time then the Player shall do so by:
i. Contacting the Tournament Director for those complaints arising during a SNOOKER LEGENDS Event.
ii. Contacting Jason Francis at jason@snookerlegends.co.uk
Any player found to have made public any grievance outside of the above options shall be reported to the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director will then determine whether any sanction is required taking account of any mitigating circumstances. At the discretion of the tournament director sanction MAY be withdrawal from the tournament without refund of entry fee and/or referral to Snooker Legends.
Visa and Travel
Players are responsible for their own visa requirements should the location of the event mean they require one. Players must understand they are not tourists they are amateur snooker players visiting a territory to compete in an event which carries prize money.
Social media guidelines: Any unfair criticism of the event, opponent, referee or tournament director on social media will be reported to the Tournament Director and will be dealt with by the EVENT DIRECTOR at the conclusion of the event. We will then determine whether any sanction is required taking account of any mitigating circumstances. The only available sanction in this case to be at the discretion of the tournament director MAY be withdrawal from the Junior Series without refund of entry fees. The Event director’s decision will be final in respect of exceptional mitigating circumstances.
Right to call a roaming referee: If a dispute arises in a match where there is no match referee, either player has the right to call upon a roaming referee. In the event of there not being a roaming referee either player has the right to call upon the senior referee. If neither available, either player may call the Tournament Director.
Logos: Players are permitted to wear two of their own logos, to cover an area no greater than World Snooker Guidelines. SNOOKER LEGENDS reserves the right to apply brand exclusion on an event by event basis. Any exclusion and change to number of logos permitted will be specified clearly within the entry pack for each relevant tournament where applicable. SNOOKER LEGENDS reserves the right to hold two logo places back for event title sponsor and / or partner.
Accommodation: For all events each player is responsible for the payment of any hotel or expenses required to attend.
Cancellation/Relocation/Postponement: If a tournament is cancelled, relocated or postponed, entry fees will be refunded if the player cannot attend the new date. We cannot be responsible for the travel you have booked and whether or not you have got free cancellation and or flexible flights. It is the players responsibility to get themselves to the event, if you cannot get there you forfeit your entry fee.
Lateness: Where a player arrives late for their scheduled match time, a frame will be docked at the scheduled start time. A second frame will be docked fifteen minutes later and then after every fifteen minutes until the match is over. Regardless of the scheduled length of the match, once a player has been docked three frames the match is over. The match starting time is defined as the published time.

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