In 2018, the European Pocket Billiard Federation celebrates its 40th EC anniversary. On that occasion, just like in 2008 all European Championships will be held together in one venue at the same time. All categories men, women, wheelchair, U23, U19, U17, girls, seniors and ladies will be held in unison. They will play the disciplines straight pool, 8-ball, 9-ball, 10-ball and teams.
This time, the EPBF has chosen the Hotel and Conference Centre „Koningshof“ in Veldhoven, The Netherlands, as venue for the 52 to 60 tables that will be needed for the event. „It is nice to come back to Veldhoven where the European Championships have started in their new fashion in 2005“ stated EPBF President Gre Leenders. „Live Scoring, professional and updated website did become the new standard in 2005 and started in Veldhoven back then. In 2008 in Willingen, Germany, the EPBF organised the 30th EC Anniversay with the first edition of this huge combined event with all categories and all disciplines“, Leenders added, „and today we have survived all economical crises in Europe and stand stronger than ever with our sport. Therefore, we want to give it another highlight and boost in Veldhoven in 2018“.
The scheduled dates for the event are July 19th through 31st, 2018. After the European Championships, there will be an open Men and a women’s Euro-Tour event, following on August 2nd through 4th, 2018. „The EPBF is delighted to return to Veldhoven and we are prepared to elevate our sport to the next level by adding even more professionalism to our events and their organisation.“