The WPBSA has today announced its eight amateur player nominations who will compete at this season’s Shoot Out from 4-7 December 2024.
Won last season by Northern Ireland’s Mark Allen, the ranking event will once again be staged at the Mattioli Arena in Leicester with 128 players set to feature. As usual it will feature a unique set of rules, with all matches played over a maximum of ten minutes, and a shot clock of 15 seconds for the first five minutes and ten seconds for the last five.
Eight talented amateurs have been nominated to compete in the event by the WPBSA:
- Vladislav Gradinari (Moldova), age 16, current EBSA Under-16 Champion and Under-18 Finalist
- Riley Powell (Wales), age 16, EBSA Under-16 Finalist
- Sophie Nix (Scotland), age 16, current World Women’s Snooker Under-21 Ranked No.1
- Joel Connolly (Ireland), age 17, Irish Under-21 Champion
- Sion Stuart (Wales), age 15, Welsh Under-16 Champion
- Daniel Boyes (England), age 16, English Under-18 Champion
- Steven Wardropper (Scotland), age 16, Scottish Under-16 Champion
- Joe Shannon (Ireland), age 13, Irish Under-16 Champion
The WPBSA Group continues to work alongside its global partners to deliver inspirational opportunities for elite juniors to showcase their talent on the World Snooker Tour.
Tickets for the four-day tournament are on sale now and start at just £18, fantastic value for the chance to see a wide range of top players and experience the unique atmosphere which only this event can offer. For details click here.
