12/07/2026
2026 QLD Open Heyball Championship, Hosted By Q9 billiards
DATE
1/2/8/9 AUG 2026 Saturday & Sunday
Gate open 8:30AM
First match of the day start at 9:00 AM
Match Draw & Schedule Release:
30/7/2026 1:00PM
⚠️Any player who is late will be disqualified in this tournament.
📝 Registration
* Entry Fee: $80 per player online entry only，No refund
* TO REGISTER please visit the APPA website.
https://www.aupoolplayers.org/event-details/qld-open-heyball-championship-2026
* Entry fee includes table fee.
* Registration Deadline: 29/7/2026 at 10:00 PM or full
* Please ensure that your details are correct and you may only enter the event in your name not for others.
🎮FORMAT
Player Cap: 32 participants only – first come, first served
4 Days Event.
32-8th Double elimination stage 1
Top8-Final Single elimination stage 2
Regular Rounds: Race to 5 80mins
WB:Race to 5 80mins
LB:Race to 5 80mins
Final: Race to 7 120mins
⚠️The Heyball Tie-Break Shootout will only be used when a match ends in a tie due to the time limit.
For the Shoot-out:
* (a) Two players lag first. The player who wins the lag has right to choose who shoots first.
* (b) Players take 5 shots by turn. There is a 30-second shot clock for each shot, with no extensions available. Each legal shot equals 1 point.
* (c) After 5 rounds, the leading shooter wins the game.
* (d) If the score is tied after 5 rounds, then the shootout moves to sudden death.
* (e) Balls’ position in shoot-out: The cue ball is positioned on the head spot, the 8-ball is placed on the foot spot.
* No call pocket is required in the Shootout.
📝RULES
Rules of Heyball (Rev. 2025-8-16) published by WPA
https://wpapool.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/250816-Rules-of-Heyball.pdf
⚠️Additional restrictions
* Alternate Breaks.
* In this competition, male players are required to give a handicap to female & Under 16 players by allowing the last object ball to be removed before the 8-ball shot.
* Players shall rack the balls for themselves before each break.
* No handicap
* Pattern racking is not allowed
* triangle racks must be used; Magi racks are prohibited
* Players must lag for the break in the first rack
* Coaching during matches is not permitted
* Players on regular tables must rack the balls for themselves before each break
* Zone referees will supervise all regular tables during the tournament
* A referee will supervise the Semi-final and Final match during the tournament
* No shot clock on regular match
* Shot clock applies to the Semi-final and Final match only
🔧EQUIPMENT USED
Joy Q8 Golden Leg Table
Unity Balls
LiberWin 68577 Cloth
📍 Venue
Q9 Billiards�2/520 Kessels Road, Macgregor, QLD
🏆 Prize Pool – AUD $2,560
* 🥇 Champion: $1000 + Trophy
* 🥈 Runner-up: $500 + Trophy
* 🥉 Two Semi-finalists: $250 each
* 🎖️ 5th–8th Place: $140 each
👚Dress Code
Players’ attire must be neat, appropriate, and comply with the event requirements.�If a player is uncertain whether their clothing meets the standard, they must confirm with the Tournament Director or Head Referee before the match. The Tournament Director or Head Referee has the final authority on dress code matters.
Unless otherwise announced prior to the event, the following default dress code applies:
1. Shirt: Short-sleeved or long-sleeved shirts with a collar are required.
2. Pants: Must be black or dark-colored dress trousers. Jeans, sweatpants, or casual pants are not permitted.
3. Shoes: Must be closed-toe athletic shoes or leather dress shoes. Open-toe shoes, sandals, or slippers are strictly prohibited.
4. Overall appearance: Players must maintain a clean appearance. Clothing with offensive images, text, or designs that conflict with the spirit of the event is not allowed.
Penalty for Non-Compliance:If a player’s attire does not meet the above requirements and no prior approval has been granted, the referee team has the authority to deny participation or disqualify the player from the match.
**The tournament director reserves the right to disqualify any player not adhering to the attire guidelines.
🪧Disputes and Rule Clarifications
1. If a shot is encountered that might cause a dispute, please request assistance from the tournament director prior to the shot in question. Players are not allowed to call an opponent’s foul after the shot if a referee is not requested.
2. Any disputes or requests for rule clarifications must be made to the tournament director.
3. The tournament director's decisions are final and binding.
**Agreement:**By signing up, you acknowledge that you've read and understood all the rules. Payment is not refundable. Any lack of understanding will be your responsibility.
Tournament Schedule
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│ Saturday, 1 August
│ 9:00 │ WB: M1 (W→M17/L→M25) | M2 (W→M17/L→M25) | M3 (W→M18/L→M26) | M4 (W→M18/L→M26)
│ 10:30 │ WB: M5 (W→M19/L→M27) | M6 (W→M19/L→M27) | LB: M25 (W→M33) | M26 (W→M34)
│ 12:00 │ WB: M7 (W→M20/L→M28) | M8 (W→M20/L→M28) | LB: M27 (W→M35)
│ 1:30 │ WB: M9 (W→M21/L→M29) | M10 (W→M21/L→M29) | M11 (W→M22/L→M30) | LB: M28 (W→M36)
│ 3:00 │ WB: M12 (W→M22/L→M30) | M13 (W→M23/L→M31) | M14 (W→M23/L→M31) | LB: M29 (W→M37)
│ 4:30 │ WB: M15 (W→M24/L→M32) | M16 (W→M24/L→M32) | LB: M30 (W→M38) | M31 (W→M39)
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│ Sunday, 2 August
│ 9:00 │ WB: M17 (W→M41/L→M40) | M18 (W→M41/L→M39) | M19 (W→M42/L→M38) | LB: M32 (W→M40)
│ 10:30 │ WB: M20 (W→M42/L→M37) | M21 (W→M43/L→M36) | LB: M39 (W→M48) | M40 (W→M48)
│ 12:00 │ WB: M22 (W→M43/L→M35) | M23 (W→M44/L→M34) | LB: M37 (W→M47) | M38 (W→M47)
│ 1:30 │ WB: M24 (W→M44/L→M33) | LB: M34 (W→M45) | M35 (W→M46) | M36 (W→M46)
│ 3:00 │ LB: M33 (W→M45)
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│ Saturday, 8 August
│ 9:00 │ WBQ: M41 (W→Stage2/L→M50) | M42 (W→Stage2/L→M49) | LBR3: M45 (W→M49) | M46 (W→M50)
│ 10:30 │ WBQ: M43 (W→Stage2/L→M52) | M44 (W→Stage2/L→M51) | LBR3: M47 (W→M51) | M48 (W→M52)
│ 12:00 │ LBQ: M49 (W→Stage2) | M50 (W→Stage2) | M51 (W→Stage2) | M52 (W→Stage2)
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│ Sunday, 9 August
│ 9:00 │ Quarter Finals: M53 | M54 | M55 | M56
│ 10:30 │ Semi Finals: M57 | M58
│ 12:00 │ Final: M59
│ 1:30 │ Presentation Ceremony
