New Zealand Pool Association

01/06/2026

All international athletes must complete.

Use the following link to register yourself for the ADEL International-Level Athletes Education Program via the WADA website.

https://adel.wada-ama.org/learn

The course will take around 3- 4 hours to complete, but you can start and stop as many times as you like, or as your available time will allow you. At the end there will be a small quiz on what you have learnt, and if you will be successful you will then be able to download the ADEL Certificate in PDF format.

This certificate you must be sent to [email protected]. Once WPA receive and registered it, you are set for 2 years, and then you must make a small refreshing course (every 2 years).

This is required before any WPA prizemoney payout or ranking update.

26/05/2026

Only a few weeks to go.

19/05/2026

Expression of interest opening very soon.

Watch this space!

🇳🇿 NEW ZEALAND JOINS THE ROAD TO LONDON 2026 🇳🇿

The World Pool Association proudly welcomes New Zealand as the next officially confirmed participating nation for the 2026 WPA Blackball World Championships.

Known for its fighting spirit and growing presence within international cuesports, New Zealand is set to bring talent, determination, and national pride to one of the sport’s premier global championships.

As nations continue to assemble from around the world, the excitement builds toward an unforgettable week of elite Blackball competition in London.

🏆 WPA Blackball World Championships
📍 Thistle Hotel Heathrow, England
📅 20th – 28th October 2026

The road to world championship glory continues.

11/05/2026

Congratulations to everyone involved in getting our sport's official inclusion at the South American Games Santa Fe 2026 in Argentina.

🏆 𝗛𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗜𝗖 𝗠𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗡𝗧 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗚𝗟𝗢𝗕𝗔𝗟 𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗦

The World Pool Association proudly celebrates the official inclusion of Billiards as an invited sport at the South American Games Santa Fe 2026 in Argentina.

This milestone represents years of dedication from athletes, federations, officials, promoters, and the entire billiards community across the world. More importantly, it marks another major step toward the Olympic pathway and strengthens the sport’s position within the international multi-sport movement.

The road toward Lima 2027 and Brisbane 2032 continues.

The WPA extends sincere gratitude to ODESUR, the Argentine Olympic Committee, Santa Fe 2026 organizers, and all continental partners for their vision and support in making this historic achievement possible.

Together, we continue building the future of billiards.

🌎 One Sport. One Community. One Future.

05/05/2026

Predator New Zealand Women's 9 Ball Championship

🗓 July 4th

This is a major ranking event for our women 9-ball players, with double ranking points on offer — a huge opportunity to climb the standings and strengthen your chances of selection for international and World Championship events through the New Zealand Pool Association (NZPA).

Whether you're chasing a higher national ranking or aiming to represent New Zealand on the world stage, this tournament is one you don’t want to miss.

Registrations are now open — secure your spot today via CueScore.

https://cuescore.com/tournament/Predator+New+Zealand+Women%27s+9+Ball+Championship+2026/78603403

04/05/2026

Dear All

I am sharing with you information concerning the Duya Legends Grand Final, taking place in Beijing, 10-27 June 2026, and would like you to pass it on to your members in turn. The event is ratified by the WPA. Please note that the event is open and that therefore also women can participate, and based upon what I have experienced there is a handicapping system in place.

10-17 June - Stage 1

16 June - Arrival of athletes invited for Stage 2

17 June - Opening Ceremony

18-19 June - Double Elimination 128-64

19-21 June - Double Elimination 128-32 (seeded athletes, including athletes from Hong Kong, Macau and Chinese Taipei, are added in)

21-27 June - Single Elimination 64-1 (32 Chinese athletes are added in)

Prize money: A total prize fund of RMB 10 Million (approximately USD 1 275 000) with a 1st prize of RMB 5 Million.

I expect to receive some additional information shortly, and will then share this with you. Enclosed you will find the rules for Golden Nine as well as the official poster.

04/05/2026

New Zealand team announcement!

Congratulations to Wally Noble (Wheelchair) and Greg Creighton (Standing) on their selection to travel to Norway and compete in the WPA Joy Heyball World Parasport Championship.

Both athletes delivered outstanding performances at the 2025 WPA Joy Heyball Championship in Australia. With another year of experience behind them, the sky’s the limit as they take on the world stage.

We wish Wally and Greg safe travels and all the very best in their pursuit of becoming World Champions.

04/05/2026

The Predator New Zealand 10 Ball Championship date is officially set!

🗓 August 1st & 2nd

This is a major ranking event for 10-ball players, with double ranking points on offer — a huge opportunity to climb the standings and strengthen your chances of selection for international and World Championship events through the New Zealand Pool Association (NZPA).

Whether you're chasing a higher national ranking or aiming to represent New Zealand on the world stage, this tournament is one you don’t want to miss.

Registrations are now open — secure your spot today via CueScore.

https://cuescore.com/tournament/2026+Predator+New+Zealand+10+Ball+Championship/75826075

03/05/2026

Let's go Healey White

Seeded into Stage 2 💥

Great news — Healey White has been seeded directly into International Stage 2 (Last 64) at the China Masters Super Tour — ShenZhen🇨🇳

That means he will skip the early rounds and begin his campaign from the main stage at 8th May!!

he’s now getting a few extra days to prepare — and coming in ready 💪

Let’s get behind him 🔥

Powered by Joy Billiards New Zealand

02/05/2026

A huge congratulations to Tukua Hererahi on taking out the Predator New Zealand 8 Ball Parasports Championship! 🏆

Tukua secured the title with a strong performance in the final against Greg Creighton, who also showcased outstanding skill throughout the tournament.

Well done as well to our third-place finishers, Wally Noble and Derek Donker—fantastic effort all around.

It was great to see our Parasport athletes back competing on the tables, and we’re excited for a busy year ahead both nationally and internationally.

A big thank you to Massé and Predator Cues for your continued support.