BALTIC SNOOKER LEAGUE (BSL)

OPEN DIVISION — PRO-AM TOURNAMENT

OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS 2026

5–6 DECEMBER 2026 | VILNIUS, LITHUANIA

1. GENERAL INFORMATION

Tournament: Baltic Snooker League (BSL) Open Division — PRO-AM Tournament

Dates: 5–6 December 2026

Venue: BRONX Žirmūnai Club, Vilnius, Lithuania

Planned number of participants: 20 players

The tournament is open to professional, amateur and junior snooker players from all countries.

The aim is to bring together players of different levels, provide competitive experience and support the development of snooker in the Baltic region.

2. ENTRY FEES

Players aged 17 and over — €100

Players aged 16 and under — €50

Age is determined on the first day of the tournament, 5 December 2026.

3. REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

All players must register through the official TournamentService page:

https://tournamentservice.net/tournament.php?participants=56491

Bank transfer details:

Account holder: VSI Cue Sports Solutions

IBAN: LT597300010180183381

Payment reference: Baltic Snooker League Pro-Am

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT DEADLINE: 4 DECEMBER 2026, 20:00 (LITHUANIAN TIME)

All payments must be received by the deadline.

Registration is confirmed only after payment has been received and accepted by the organisers.

Cash payments are not accepted.

Places are allocated on a first-confirmed basis.

4. WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS

Players wishing to withdraw must notify the organisers in writing by email or WhatsApp.

Until 4 December 2026, 19:59 (Lithuanian time): Full refund of the entry fee.

From 4 December 2026, 20:00: No refunds will be made for player withdrawals.

All approved refunds will be paid within 7 days after the tournament finishes on 6 December 2026.

5. TOURNAMENT FORMAT

The planned format is 4 groups of 5 players, followed by a knockout stage.

GROUP STAGE

• Round-robin format

• All matches: Best of 3 frames

• Each player plays four group matches

• Top four players from each group qualify for the Last 16

KNOCKOUT STAGE

• Last 16 — Best of 5 frames

• Quarterfinals — Best of 5 frames

• Semifinals — Best of 5 frames

• Grand Final — Best of 7 frames

The organisers may adjust the format depending on the final number of confirmed participants.

6. GROUP RANKINGS AND TIE-BREAK CRITERIA

Group standings will be determined in the following order:

1. Total matches won — players with more match wins rank higher.

2. Head-to-head result — if players have the same number of wins, the result of their direct match determines the ranking.

3. Frame difference — if players are still tied, the difference between frames won and frames lost determines the ranking.

If players remain tied after these criteria, the tournament organisers will determine the final ranking through a deciding frame.

7. LAST 16 SEEDING AND KNOCKOUT DRAW

After the group stage, the 16 qualified players will be ranked from 1st to 16th based on their group-stage results.

The Last 16 matches will be determined by the following seeding system:

Seeding criteria:

1. Total matches won

2. Head-to-head result, where applicable

3. Frame difference

All Last 16 matches will be played Best of 5 frames.

The knockout bracket will be published after the group stage has been completed and the final rankings confirmed.

8. MISS RULE

The following miss limits will apply throughout the tournament:

The miss limits apply to consecutive Foul and a Miss calls in the same situation.

Once the applicable limit has been reached, no further Miss will be called for that situation. Normal foul penalties will still apply.

Grand Final: The standard unlimited Foul and a Miss rule will apply.

All decisions regarding the Miss Rule will be made by the match referee.

9. TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE

SATURDAY — 5 DECEMBER 2026

09:30 — Group-stage matches begin

11:00 — Official opening ceremony

Group-stage matches continue throughout the day, followed by the Last 16.

The group stage and Last 16 are scheduled to finish on Saturday.

SUNDAY — 6 DECEMBER 2026

10:00 — Quarterfinals begin

Semifinals follow.

Grand Final — Best of 7 frames.

Estimated tournament finish: 19:00–20:00

The schedule is provisional and may be adjusted by the organisers.

10. DRESS CODE B

Dress Code B is mandatory for all players.

• Polo shirt

• Trousers (no jeans)

• Black leather shoes or black sports shoes

All clothing must be clean and appropriate for competitive snooker.

11. MATCH RULES AND PLAYER CONDUCT

All matches will follow the official Laws of Snooker, subject to the tournament's stated Miss Rule.

Players must:

• Arrive on time and be ready for their scheduled matches

• Respect opponents, referees, organisers and venue staff

• Follow instructions from tournament officials

• Maintain fair play and good sportsmanship

• Treat tables and equipment with care

Late arrival, unsporting behaviour or serious rule violations may result in penalties, match forfeiture or disqualification.

The referee's decisions concerning match rules are final, subject to the applicable Laws of Snooker.

Main referee: To be announced.

12. PRIZE MONEY

If 20 players participate, the total prize fund will be €1,000 or more.

The final prize fund and prize distribution will be announced once all participants have been confirmed and the tournament draw has been completed.

All prize money will be paid within 7 days after the tournament finishes.

13. TOURNAMENT DRAW

The tournament draw will be prepared after the final list of confirmed participants is established.

Group allocations and match schedules will be published through the official tournament channels.

The organisers reserve the right to make necessary adjustments before the tournament begins.

14. MEDIA, PHOTOGRAPHY AND LIVESTREAMING

The tournament may be photographed, filmed or livestreamed.

Player names, results, photographs and videos may be published for tournament coverage and promotion, in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

15. ORGANISERS AND PARTNERS

The tournament is organised in cooperation with:

• Baltic Snooker League (BSL)

• Schulte Cue Sports

• Lithuanian Billiard Federation

• Latvian Billiard Federation

• Estonian Billiard Federation

• Warsaw Snooker Academy

16. CHANGES AND FINAL DECISIONS

The organisers reserve the right to make reasonable changes to the tournament schedule, draw, playing arrangements or competition format when necessary.

All participants must follow venue rules and instructions from tournament officials.

By registering, players confirm that they have read and accepted these tournament regulations.

17. CONTACT AND REGISTRATION

Official registration:

https://tournamentservice.net/tournament.php?participants=56491

Email: Schulte.Ebbert@gmail.com

WhatsApp / Phone: +370 620 89254

Registration and payment deadline:
4 December 2026, 20:00 (Lithuanian time)

Full refund request deadline:
4 December 2026, 19:59 (Lithuanian time)

BALTIC SNOOKER LEAGUE

OPEN DIVISION — PRO-AM 2026

5–6 DECEMBER 2026

BRONX ŽIRMŪNAI CLUB — VILNIUS, LITHUANIA

PROFESSIONALS • AMATEURS • JUNIORS

ENTRY FEES: €100 / €50

PLANNED FORMAT: 20 PLAYERS — 4 GROUPS

20 PARTICIPANTS = €1,000+ PRIZE FUND

GROUP STAGE: BEST OF 3

KNOCKOUT STAGE: BEST OF 5

GRAND FINAL: BEST OF 7

REGISTER NOW ON TOURNAMENTSERVICE