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## TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

[For Professional Series draws, scores and results, please visit our Live Scoring page here.](https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring)

**Number of Players:** There are 48 players on the 2022 Ultimate Pool Professional Series.

**Format:** The Professional Series consists of eight events throughout the season. All events are straight knockout and ranked. For the 2022 season, those ranked outside of the top 16 will contest a preliminary round – the winners from this round will then meet the top 16 ranked players in round one (last 32).

Races in all Professional Series events are the first to seven frames (unless a timed match).

The Golden Break and Golden Duck are not in operation on the Professional Series.

**Dates/Venues:** There are four Professional Series ‘weekends’ throughout the 2022 season. At each ‘weekend’ there are two events.

- **Events 1 & 2** | Friday 4th - Sunday 6th March, 2022: The Grand Hotel, Blackpool
- **Events 3 & 4** | Friday 15th - Monday 18th April, 2022: The Hilton Metropole, Birmingham
- **Events 5 & 6** | Friday 24th - Sunday 26th June, 2022: The Grand Hotel, Blackpool
- **Events 7 & 8** | Friday 9th - Sunday 11th December, 2022: The Grand Hotel, Blackpool

**Prize Money:** The 2022 Ultimate Pool Professional Series has a total prize fund of £144,000. The prize money breakdown is as follows:

<u>Events 1, 3, 5 and 7</u>
- Winner: £10,000
- Runner-Up: £4,000
- Semi-Finalists: £2,000 each
- Quarter-Finalists: £1,000 each
- Last 16 Losers: £500 each

<u>Events 2, 4, 6 and 8</u>
- Winner: £4,000
- Runner-Up: £2,000
- Semi-Finalists: £1,000 each
- Quarter-Finalists: £500 each

**Coverage:** Extensive live television coverage on FreeSports and ultimatepool.tv.

**Rankings:** The Professional Series forms part of the overall Ultimate Pool professional ranking event circuit. [You can find full information about the ranking points structure and the 2021 end-of-season rankings here.](https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/tournaments/professional-rankings-2022)

## TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR PLAYERS

It is mandatory for all players competing on the 2022 Ultimate Pool Professional Series to stay at least two nights (Friday & Saturday) at the hotel venue that the events are being played in.

You must book and pay for your accommodation in full at least three weeks prior to a Series weekend. Failure to do so will mean you will not be included in the draw, you could be replaced in the event(s) and you won't be eligible for any refund of entry fees.

For all accommodation enquiries, please contact Neil Toms (Head of Tournament Operations) on 07811 111855.

The draw and a comprehensive match schedule will be published on ultimatepool.tv under the 'Live Scoring' tab at least two weeks prior to an event starting.

All matches will have a start time - please register with the 'Top Table' at least 15 minutes beforehand.

Match races are subject to change throughout the events.

**Deposits & Payments:** All Series entry fees for the season must be paid in FULL before the first event. Deposits and all entry fees are non-refundable. The organisers reserve the right to remove and replace any entrant who fails to make the payment deadline. All players must pay all of the entry fees, even if they do not attend all of the events.

By paying your deposit/entry fee it is deemed that you have read and agree to abide by the rules set out by the organisers of the Ultimate Pool Professional Series, and accept they are subject to change and that decisions made by the Tournament Director(s) are final.

**The Ultimate Pool Group's full Standard Conditions of Competition Entry are soon to be released. Before these are published, anything that is not covered will be at the discretion of the Ultimate Pool Group.**

### All-Time Roll of Honour (number of Professional Series event wins)
- Shane Thompson (England) – 3
- Michael Hill (England) - 2
- Declan Brennan (Northern Ireland) – 1
- Shaun Storry (England) – 1
- Gareth Potts (England) - 1
- Jake McCartney (Australia) - 1
- Dom Cooney (England) - 1
- Chris Melling (England) - 1
- Jack Whelan (England) - 1

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The 2022 Ultimate Pool Professional Series features 48 of the world’s elite 8-ball pool players vying for a total prize fund of £144,000.

Consisting of eight knockout events played between March & December, stars competing on the circuit include current six-time world champion Michael Hill, four-time World Champion Gareth Potts, and two-time World Champion MVP Chris Melling. 2022 also sees the introduction of two-time World Champion Tom Cousins, and Pro Cup Winner Jordan Shepherd, plus many more.

Pool fans across the globe can watch live action of the Series via an exclusive livestream platform on ultimatepoolgroup.com which will cover three tables.

We also have action from the 288 strong Challenger Series field, and the inaugural Ultimate Pool Women’s Series.

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Events 3 & 4 | The Hilton Metropole, Birmingham

15-17th April 2022

The 2022 Ultimate Pool Professional Series features 48 of the world’s elite 8-ball pool players vying for a total prize fund of £144,000.

Consisting of eight knockout events played between March & December, stars competing on the circuit include current six-time world champion Michael Hill, four-time World Champion Gareth Potts, and two-time World Champion MVP Chris Melling. 2022 also sees the introduction of two-time World Champion Tom Cousins, and Pro Cup Winner, Jordan Shepherd, plus many more.

Pool fans across the globe can watch live action of the Series via an exclusive livestream platform on ultimatepoolgroup.com which will cover three tables.

We also have action from the 288 strong Challenger Series field, and the inaugural Ultimate Pool Women’s Series.

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4th-6th March 2022

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Events 5 & 6 | The Grand Hotel, Blackpool

24-26th June 2022

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Events 7 & 8 | The Grand Hotel, Blackpool

9-11th December 2022

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## TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The Ultimate Pool Masters is back and better than ever in 2022/23 as the field expands to 128 players and the tournament becomes a professional ranking event for the first time. 


Phil Harrison won the inaugural edition of the Masters in the summer of 2021 after a memorable 6-red shootout victory over Simon Fitzsimmons in the final. 


The bumper competition will now take place on Wednesday nights across 40 weeks before a Finals Day featuring the eight remaining competitors will decide the champion and recipient of a £10,000 top prize. 


The action is live and exclusive on ultimatepool.tv throughout, starting from July 6th. Subscribe here for access. 


### **Format**

Straight knockout – races to 8 with a match-clock of 50 minutes throughout all rounds.


Should players be tied after the match-clock expires, a 6-red shootout will determine the winner.



•	Phase One: 128 players (32 ‘groups’ of 4) 

•	Phase Two: 32 players (8 ‘groups’ of 4)

•	Phase Three: 8 players (Finals Day)


The 4-2-1 format is back, with each night seeing a section of the draw featuring four players in a ‘group’ semi-final and then final.


A total of 32 players will advance to phase two, where the 4-2-1 process will repeat again to yield eight players for the third and final phase. 


The remaining eight contestants will then appear for a Finals Day where the quarter-finals will be played in the afternoon, followed by the semi-finals and final in the evening session. 


### **Shot-Clock**

•	A 30-second shot-clock is in operation for the first 40 minutes of a match.

•	A 15-second shot-clock is in operation for the last 10 minutes of a match.

•	Players are permitted to have one extension per frame.


### **Prize Money**

The 2022/23 Ultimate Pool Masters has a total prize fund of TBC. The prize money breakdown is as follows:

•	Winner: £10,000

•	Runner-Up: TBC

•	Semi-Finalists: TBC

•	Quarter-Finalists: TBC  

•	Last 16: TBC

•	Last 32: TBC


### **Ranking Points**

The 2022/23 Masters forms part of the overall Ultimate Pool professional ranking event circuit. You can find full information about the ranking points structure and the 2021 end-of-season rankings here.


Ultimate Pool professionals will be seeded in the draw. 


The Ultimate Pool Masters is back and better than ever in 2022/23 as the field expands to 128 players and the tournament becomes a professional ranking event for the first time.

Phil Harrison won the inaugural edition of the Masters in the summer of 2021 after a memorable 6-red shootout victory over Simon Fitzsimmons in the final.

The bumper competition will now take place on Wednesday nights across 40 weeks before a Finals Day featuring the eight remaining competitors will decide the champion and recipient of a £10,000 top prize.

The action is live and exclusive on ultimatepool.tv throughout, starting from July 6th. Subscribe here for access.


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28th September 22' Masters - Week 13

7th September 22' Masters - Week 10

30th November 22' Masters - Week 22

5th April 23' Masters - Week 40 - Last 32 G8

14th December 22' Masters - Week 24

10th April 23' Masters - Week 41 - Finals Day Part 2

7th December 22' Masters - Week 23

28th December 22' Masters - Week 26

22nd March 23' Masters - Week 38 - Last 32 G6

6th July 22' Masters - Week 1

1st March 23' Masters - Week 35 - Last 32 G3

14th September 22' Masters - Week 11

9th November 22' Masters - Week 19

17th August 22' Masters - Week 7

21st September 22' Masters - Week 12

5th October 22' Masters - Week 14

15th March 23' Masters - Week 37 - Last 32 G5

19th October 22' Masters - Week 16

10th April 23' Masters - Week 41 - Finals Day Part 1

21st December 22' Masters - Week 25

8th February 23' Masters - Week 32

13th July 22' Masters - Week 2

11th January 23' Masters - Week 28

1st February 23' Masters - Week 31

10th August 22' Masters - Week 6

2nd November 22' Masters - Week 18

24th August 22' Masters - Week 8

22nd February 23' Masters - Week 34 - Last 32 G2

15th February 23' Masters - Week 33 - Last 32 G1

23rd November 22' Masters - Week 21

20th July 22' Masters - Week 3

16th November 22' Masters - Week 20

12th October 22' Masters - Week 15

31st August 22' Masters - Week 9

26th October 22' Masters - Week 17

3rd August 22' Masters - Week 5

29th March 23' Masters - Week 39 - Last 32 G7

8th March 23' Masters - Week 36 - Last 32 G4

25th January 23' Masters - Week 30

4th January 23' Masters - Week 27

18th January 23' Masters - Week 29

27th July 22' Masters - Week 4

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Masters 2022

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## TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

The unique Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup is back for a second edition after Shaun Chipperfield & Karl Sutton’s memorable 6-red shootout victory in the final of the inaugural staging. 

The world’s top 8-ball pool stars will once again partner up for Pairs Cup glory as 64 two-player teams hope to run the 21-week gauntlet.  

Starting on July 4th, live action takes place each Monday night from 18:30GMT on FreeSports and ultimatepool.tv. 

### Tournament Format 
Phases one (Last 64) and two (Last 16) are in a round robin format with four pairs in each group. The group winners will progress to the next phase. The tournament concluding Finals Night will see the four remaining pairs play in straight knockout semi-finals and then a final.

The semi-finals and final will be the best of two sets.

Whoever wins the set gets a point. If the scores are level at the end of a set, each team receives half a point. 

If the match score is level after both sets are completed, the match will be determined by a 6-reds shootout. 

The Golden Break and Golden Duck are in operation during the Pairs Cup. 

### Match/Set Format
Each match/set is first to four frames with a 20-minute match-clock.

The order of play sequence is:  
•	Scotch Doubles
•	Singles
•	Singles
•	Scotch Doubles
•	Singles
•	Singles
•	Scotch Doubles

### Round-Robin Format

During phases one and two, all pairs play each other in a round robin format. Teams receive two points for a match win, one point for a drawn match and no points for a match loss.

If at the end of all round robin fixtures teams are tied on the same number of points to determine top spot, a 6-red shootout will be played to determine the group winners.

### Shot-Clock

•	A 30-second shot-clock is in operation for the first 15 minutes of a match.

•	A 15-second shot-clock is in operation for the last 5 minutes of a match.

•	Players/scotch doubles pairings are permitted to have one extension per frame.

### Prize Money

The 2022 Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup has a total prize fund of TBC. The prize money breakdown is as follows:  

•	Winners: TBC 

•	Runners-Up: TBC

•	Semi-Finalists: TBC (each team)

•	Joint 5th (second place in a Last 16 group): TBC (each team)

•	Joint 9th (third place in a Last 16 group): TBC (each team)

•	Joint 13th (fourth place in a Last 16 group): TBC (each team) 


The Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup is an unranked event featuring both professionals and amateurs. There are no restrictions on partnerships.



The unique Ultimate Pool Pairs Cup is back for a second edition after Shaun Chipperfield & Karl Sutton’s memorable 6-red shootout victory in the final of the inaugural staging.

The world’s top 8-ball pool stars will once again partner up for Pairs Cup glory as 64 two-player teams hope to run the 21-week gauntlet.

Starting on July 4th, live action takes place each Monday night from 21:00GMT on FreeSports and ultimatepool.tv.


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12th September 22' Pairs Cup - Week 11 - Group 11

11th July 22' Pairs Cup - Week 2 - Group 2

25th July 22' Pairs Cup - Week 4 - Group 4

29th August 22' Pairs Cup - Week 9 - Group 9

21st November 22' Pairs Cup - Finals Night

18th July 22' Pairs Cup - Week 3 - Group 3

5th September 22' Pairs Cup - Week 10 - Group 10

26th September 22' Pairs Cup - Week 13 - Group 13

10th October 22' Pairs Cup - Week 15 - Group 15

22nd August 22' Pairs Cup - Week 8 - Group 8

31st October 22' Pairs Cup - Group B - Last 16

3rd October 22' Pairs Cup - Week 14 - Group 14

14th November 22' Pairs Cup - Group D - Last 16

8th August 22' Pairs Cup - Week 6 - Group 6

17th October 22' Pairs Cup - Week 16 - Group 16

7th November 22' Pairs Cup - Group C - Last 16

15th August 22' Pairs Cup - Week 7 - Group 7

19th September 22' Pairs Cup - Week 12 - Group 12

4th July 22' Pairs Cup - Week 1 - Group 1

24th October 22' Pairs Cup - Group A - Last 16

1st August 22' Pairs Cup - Week 5 - Group 5

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The ultimatepool.tv Players Championship is a professional ranking event featuring 48 players in a unique format which is very different to other competitions already on the calendar. 

Action takes place on just one main table, will all participants getting at least five matches in the arena and in front of the live cameras, providing them with additional table time and exposure. 

## Format 

A concept created and put forward by current Ultimate Pool professional Chris Day, the tournament sees the 48 players split into eight groups of six during the opening phase. 

These groups are played across separate weekends. On Saturdays, there will be a round robin format (everyone plays each other once). These matches are races to six frames but with a 30-minute match clock. Players collect two points for a win and one point for a draw.  

At the end of the round robin, the top four placed players will qualify for Sunday’s group knockouts (1 v 4, 2 v 3). Should any players be tied on points, a 6-red shootout will be used to determine positions. Those positioned fifth and sixth exit the competition. 

The Sunday group knockouts will consist of two semi-finals followed by a final. These matches are the best of two sets, with sets being races to eight frames, but with a 50-minute match clock. If players are tied after the two sets, a 6-red shootout will determine the winner. 

Winners of the group finals will advance to an eight-player finals weekend to be held in November. The finals weekend will be straight knockout throughout. 

## Dates 

- 30/31 July – Group 1 
- 6/7 August – Group 2 
- 13/14 August – Group 3 
- 20/21 August – Group 4 
- 3/4 September – Group 5 
- 10/11 September – Group 6 
- 17/18 September – Group 7 
- 24/25 September – Group 8 
- November (Weekend TBC) - Finals Weekend 

## Prize Money 

- Winner: £6,000 
- Runner-Up: £3,000 
- Semi-Finalists: £2,000 each 
- Quarter-Finalists: £1,000 each 
- Group Runner-Up £500 each 
- Player with the most golden breaks: £200
- Total Prize Fund: £21,200

## Ranking Points Structure

- Winner: 6,000
- Runner-Up: 3,000
- Semi-Finalists: 2,000 each
- Quarter-Finalists: 1,500 each
- Last 16 (Group Runner-Up): 1,250 each
- Last 32 (Group Semi-Finalists): 1,000 each
- 5th in Group: 300 each
- 6th in Group: 200 each

Ranking points are only available to current Ultimate Pool professional players

A concept created and put forward by current Ultimate Pool professional Chris Day, the tournament sees the 48 players split into eight groups of six during the opening phase.

These groups are played across separate weekends. On Saturdays, there will be a round robin format (everyone plays each other once). These matches are races to six frames but with a 30-minute match clock. Players collect two points for a win and one point for a draw.

At the end of the round robin, the top four placed players will qualify for Sunday’s group knockouts (1 v 4, 2 v 3). Should any players be tied on points, a 6-red shootout will be used to determine positions. Those positioned fifth and sixth exit the competition.

The Sunday group knockouts will consist of two semi-finals followed by a final. These matches are the best of two sets, with sets being races to eight frames, but with a 50-minute match clock. If players are tied after the two sets, a 6-red shootout will determine the winner.

Winners of the group finals will advance to an eight-player finals weekend to be held in November. The finals weekend will be straight knockout throughout.

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27th August 22' Players Championship - Group 5 - Group Stages

4th September 22' Players Championship - Group 6 - Knockout Stages

3rd September 22' Players Championship - Group 6 - Group Stages

25th September 22' Players Championship - Finals Day 2

31st July 22' Players Championship - Group 1 - Knockout Stages

7th August 22' Players Championship - Group 2 - Knockout Stages

28th August 22' Players Championship - Group 5 - Knockout Stages

30th July 22' Players Championship - Group 1 - Group Stages

14th August 22' Players Championship - Group 3 - Knockout Stages

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13th August 22' Players Championship - Group 3 - Group Stages

21st August 22' Players Championship - Group 4 - Knockout Stages

6th August 22' Players Championship - Group 2 - Group Stages

Players Championship 2022

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**The 2022 Ultimate Pool Amateur Championship took place between the 25th-27th March at Players Pool and Snooker Club, Newcastle-under-Lyme and was won by Ryan Fleming who pocketed the £4,000 top prize in front of the live television cameras.**

**Number of Players:** 64 amateur players

**Format:** Non-ranked, straight knockout event

**Prize Money:** The 2022 Amateur Championship had a total prize fund of £12,800. The prize money breakdown was as follows:

- Winner: £4,000
- Runner-Up: £1,600
- Semi-Finalists: £800 each
- Quarter-Finalists: £600 each
- Last 16 Losers: £400 each

The 2022 event was shown live on FreeSports.

- **[Full details can be viewed in the press release here.](https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/article/the-2022-ultimate-pool-amateur-championship---entries-open-now)**

### Roll of Honour

- **Ryan Fleming (2022)**

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**Note: The Main Table is Broadcast live on FreeSports in the UK. This table is available on demand to UK Viewers after 7 days.**

The 2022 Ultimate Pool Amateur Championship takes place between the 25th-27th March at Players Pool and Snooker Club, Newcastle-under-lyme.

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Amateur Championship 2022

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## TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

[For Champions League draws, scores and results, please visit our Live Scoring page here.](https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/live-scoring)

**The Ultimate Pool Champions League was the organisation’s first televised event in 2020/21. Featuring 32 players across 11 weeks of live action on Monday nights, the competition was won by Chris Melling after he defeated fellow all-time great Michael Hill in the final. The tournament returns for a second edition in 2022 with the field extended to 64 players. It also becomes a professional ranking event** 

**Tournament Sponsor:** Vinny.co.uk

**Number of Players:** The 2022 edition will feature 64 players – a mixture of professionals and qualifiers. 

**Status:** Professional Ranking Event

**Format:** **Phase One (64 Players):** 16 round robin groups of four players. Each match is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. Players receive two points for a win, one for a draw and no points for a loss.

At the end of all six fixtures, the top placed player will qualify for phase two. If there is a tie for top place, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.

If players are tied on points at the end of any group in the Champions League (phases one and two), a 6-reds shootout will determine final standings. This is also required as it is a professional ranking event and points need to be distributed.

**Phase Two (16 Players):** Four round robin groups of four players. Same format as phase one, except the group winner will qualify for Finals Night.

**Phase Three (4 Players):** Finals Night consisting of the four remaining players. There will be two knockout semi-finals followed by a final. All matches will be the best of two sets. A set is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. 

At the end of each set, players receive one point for a win, half a point for a draw and no points for a loss.

If the score after the two sets are completed is tied, a 6-reds shootout will determine the winner.

The Golden Break and Golden Duck are in operation throughout the Champions League.

**Dates/Venues:** The 2022 edition will take place on Monday nights at the Players Pool & Snooker Lounge in Newcastle-under-Lyme starting February 7th. 

**Qualifying Event:** Two open qualifying events took place at the end of January where players aimed to join the Ultimate Pool Professionals already in the main draw. The qualifiers were: **Guvy Gill, Jake Dylan Newlove, Marc Fleming, Lee Washbrook, Jon McAllister, Jez Graham, Karl Boyes, Andy Blurton, Stephen Ellis, Neil Brittain, Matt Cooke, Kyle Cope, Kristi Caulfield, Jason Taggart, Jack Galloway, Conor Treacy.**

**Prize Money:** The 2022 Ultimate Pool Champions League has a total prize fund of £19,600. The prize money breakdown is as follows: 
- Winner: £10,000 
- Runner-Up: £4,000 
- Semi-Finalists: £1,000 each
- 2nd Place in a Last 16 Group: £400 each
- 3rd Place in a Last 16 Group: £300 each
- 4th Place in a Last 16 Group: £200 each

**Rankings:** The Champions League forms part of the overall Ultimate Pool professional ranking event circuit. [You can find full information about the ranking points structure and the 2021 end-of-season rankings here](https://www.ultimatepoolgroup.com/tournaments/professional-rankings-2022).

**Coverage:** Extensive live television coverage on FreeSports TV in the UK and via livestream on ultimatepool.tv for those everywhere else. 

### Roll of Honour

- **Chris Melling (2021 Champion)** - unranked event
- **Stevie Dempsey (2022 Champion)** - ranked event

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**The Ultimate Pool Champions League was the organisation’s first televised event in 2020/21. Featuring 32 players across 11 weeks of live action on Monday nights, the competition was won by Chris Melling after he defeated fellow all-time great Michael Hill in the final. The tournament returns for a second edition in 2022 with the field extended to 64 players. It also becomes a professional ranking event** 


**Number of Players:** The 2022 edition will feature 64 players – a mixture of professionals and qualifiers. 


**Status:** Professional Ranking Event


**Format:** **Phase One (64 Players):** 16 round robin groups of four players. Each match is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. Players receive two points for a win, one for a draw and no points for a loss.


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Start Time 18:30GMT | Newcastle-under-Lyme

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## Week 8 of the competition is set to feature: GARETH POTTS, JORDAN SHEPHERD, JOHN SULLIVAN, AARON JOSEPH

**The Ultimate Pool Champions League was the organisation’s first televised event in 2020/21. Featuring 32 players across 11 weeks of live action on Monday nights, the competition was won by Chris Melling after he defeated fellow all-time great Michael Hill in the final. The tournament returns for a second edition in 2022 with the field extended to 64 players. It also becomes a professional ranking event** 


**Number of Players:** The 2022 edition will feature 64 players – a mixture of professionals and qualifiers. 


**Status:** Professional Ranking Event


**Format:** **Phase One (64 Players):** 16 round robin groups of four players. Each match is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. Players receive two points for a win, one for a draw and no points for a loss.


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7th March 22' Champions League - Week 5

27th June 22' Champions League - Finals Night

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14th Feb 22' Champions League - Week 2

18th April 22' Champions League - Week 11

### GROUP 16: SHAUN STORRY, LIAM WHITE, CONNOR TREACY, ALEX BAILEY

**The Ultimate Pool Champions League was the organisation’s first televised event in 2020/21. Featuring 32 players across 11 weeks of live action on Monday nights, the competition was won by Chris Melling after he defeated fellow all-time great Michael Hill in the final. The tournament returns for a second edition in 2022 with the field extended to 64 players. It also becomes a professional ranking event** 


**Number of Players:** The 2022 edition will feature 64 players – a mixture of professionals and qualifiers. 


**Status:** Professional Ranking Event


**Format:** **Phase One (64 Players):** 16 round robin groups of four players. Each match is the first to four frames, but with a 20-minute match-clock. If a player does not reach four frames before the time expires, the score stands as the result. Players receive two points for a win, one for a draw and no points for a loss.


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Champions League 2022