3-Cushion
ATHENS - The organizers of the Far West IBTHellas CEB UMB World Cup three cushion, which is for the first time on the international calendar, have opened the doors for players, officials and visitors. The tournament will be played from 16 to 22 September in a unique environment: a Far West ranch, near the sea, with facilities for a wonderful holiday.
All information about travel, accommodation, rooms, rates, dining, entertainment and booking options are now known. The Greek organizers have made a video film in which promotion is made for the tournament. The billiard images are from Kozoom.
They can be seen at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCcD24hTYXFWnK3tUjwqXXVg?feature=guide
Prior to the tournament there is the 1st International Open IBT Hellas from 16 May played in the Billiards Center in Athens, where the World Junior championships and the World championships for women will be played.
The best Greek players start in the Open tournament, which has already started with the pre-qualifications.
In the main tournament will participate: Filippos Kasidokostas, Nikos Polychronopoulos, Kostas Papakostantinou, Vangelis Moulos and the rest of the Greek top players, added by Murat Tüzül and Birol Yulmaz and Manolis Minaogloy from Turkey.
Also Daniel Sanchez from Spain accepted the invitation from IBTHellas to participate in the tournament.
The tournament organization IBTHellas has also recently opened a facebook page.
The tournament information for the World Cup:
Place: Ranch Corinth's Sofiko.
Accommodation: Within the ranch and, if necessary, in a hotel in the nearby area
(10 minutes by car or shuttle bus).
Room rates Single room: 80 euros.
Double room: 90 euros.
Triple room: 120 euros.
Four bedded room: 140 euros.
Bed and Breakfast
Children under 6 years free
Reservations: email: worldcup@ibthellas.gr or tel: 00302.114.054.185-6
Activities, with charge: Horse riding, archery
Free: Swimming Pools (3)
1 Olympic-size, 1 medium, 1 for children
Further facilities: football, basketball, volleyball, tennis.
Theater events.
Restaurant: at the Ranch.
Two dining rooms (traditional and gourmet).
Two canteens for hot dog and sandwich.
In the area:
In the picturesque villages are a number of tavernas,
on the beach, with a choice of fish, seafood and meat.
Entertainment: the Ranch:
In operation, two bars with different music.
During the day there are also several cafe bars.
Nearby, at a distance of 15 minutes are many restaurants, cafes and bars along the coast that are open from early morning to late evening.
Within the ranch is a professional infirmary.
Hospital in Corinth (20 km).
Airport: Eleftherios Venizelos.
Transportation:
By car 100 km from Athens.
From the airport there is the suburban railway from Corinth and from there a minibus will leave every hour.
Distance and transport prices.
Suburban railway: from 1 hour, 12 euros per person (tickets at the station of the airport).
Mini: 20 minutes, 10 euros per person
Visitors have to mention the names of all persons per room.