Players will gather from all over the world for the 2012 European Junior and Ladies' Open events at South West Snooker Academy

South West Snooker Academy, working in partnership with EBSA, is hosting the second staging of the European Junior Open championship (The MIUS Cup) from 27-31 July at the Gloucester Venue.

Jamie Clark, the 2011 Champion, will be back to defend his title against players aged Under 18, from as far afield as Hong Kong and St. Petersburg

The event is primarily designed to give younger and less experienced players a taste of International Snooker and experience of a truly International championship.

Unlike most events run by the International Bodies this event is truly Open. Players from anywhere in the world can enter as individuals and there is no need to be selected or nominated by a national governing body.

The format comprises round robin groups followed by knock out rounds. There will be a Plate tournament also a Day of 'Fun' events on the Final Day, ensuring that every player is fully engaged from first day to last.

The inaugural European Ladies Open runs alongside the Junior event, giving Ladies from across the World the opportunity of sampling an international event. 

The format is the same as for the Junior event.

IMPORTANT NOTE: If you wish to pay by cheque, please make cheques payable to ON Q PROMOTIONS and ensure that you've included your full contact details, address, email and phone number with your entry.

The closing date for entry into the tournament is 12 noon (BST) on Monday 16 July.

If you have any questions please ring the Academy on +44 (0)1452 223214 during office hours or complete one of our enquiry forms on the website.

South West Snooker Academy looks forward to welcoming players and guests back to the Academy for another superb event.