Pool Tournament

About the event

🎱 International Human Rights Society Presents: Pool Tournament 2025 🎱

Take part in this exciting Pool Table Tournament and show off your skills!
Buy your £6 ticket now from the International Human Rights Society page on the university website!

🗓️ Tournament Schedule

Dates: 30 June – 4 July 2025
Match Duration: 10 minutes per match
Total Players: 32
Total Matches: 31
Entry Fee: £6

🧾 Daily Match Breakdown

Round 1 (32 players – 16 matches):

• Monday (1–2 PM): 5 matches

• Tuesday (1–2 PM): 5 matches

• Wednesday (12:30–2:40 PM): 6 matches

Round 2 (16 players – 8 matches):

• Wednesday (12:30–2:40 PM): 7 matches

• Thursday (1–2 PM): 1 match

Round 3 (8 players – 4 matches):

• Thursday (1–2 PM): 4 matches

Final Round (4 players – 3 matches):

• Friday (1–2 PM):

  • 2 Semifinal matches

  • 1 match for 3rd place

⏱️ Total Time Per Day

• Monday: 50 minutes

• Tuesday: 50 minutes

• Wednesday: 2 hours 10 minutes

• Thursday: 50 minutes

• Friday: 50 minutes

📜 Rules & Regulations

1. Match Duration

   • Matches last exactly 10 minutes. No extensions.

   • Matches end when the timer stops, regardless of the state of play.

2. Determining the Winner

   • Player with more points at 10 minutes wins.

   • Tie-breakers:

     • Player who pocketed more balls first.

     • If still tied, sudden death shootout.

3. Sudden Death (Tie Break)

   • Players take alternate shots at a nominated ball.

   • First to legally pocket wins.

4. Fouls

   • Standard fouls apply (cue ball scratch, wrong ball hit, etc.).

   • Fouls give the opponent ball in hand.

   • Repeated fouls may lead to disqualification.

5. Break & Turns

   • Breaker decided by coin toss/draw.

   • Players alternate turns until the match ends.

6. Match Start & Timing

   • Matches start exactly on schedule.

   • Players more than 5 minutes late forfeit.

   • Timer will not pause for any reason.

7. Conduct

   • Unsportsmanlike behaviour may lead to disqualification.

   • All decisions by the tournament manager are final.

8. Equipment

   • Use the provided cues and balls.

   • Personal equipment needs prior approval.

9. Referee

   • Referee’s decisions are final.

   • No appeals allowed once a decision is made.

🎟️ Don’t miss out! Spots are limited – grab your £6 ticket from the International Human Rights Society page on the university website today!

Let the best player win! 🏆