We are pleased to announce that the Main Event for BRT 2026-27 will take place on the 22-24 of January (Friday to Sunday). This will be hosted at the Royal Sports Lounge (Farnworth, Bolton). The full format will be outlined in a following update but is anticipated to include a more significant individuals-component than in previous years. Exact start time on the Friday will also be provided in that update, but is expected to be roughly late-morning as in previous years. Tho

We are happy to announce that the Midland's trials 2026-27 for students and alumni will be held at The Cue Club, Coventry on the 28-29 November (Saturday and Sunday). The Open team trials take place on Saturday and the Women's and Alumni team trials take place on Sunday. Entry is £12pp. For more information, or to register your interest in the trials, please send an email to: Midlandsregion@brt-pool.org.uk Alternatively, message Tommy Paterson on Facebook Messenger. Tommy P

Trials for Wales & The Southwest are being held on Saturday and Sunday the 24/25th of October in All Stars, Bristol. Expected Start time is 10:00 Saturday and 9:00 Sunday. There will be three separate competitions for the student open teams, alumni and Women's categories. Alumni will be on Saturday, Open students and Women's on Sunday. International rules will be used and the format is Swiss. Entry is £14pp. If you're a past or present student of any university in the Southwe

BRT Team Scotland trials will take place on Saturday 10th October and Sunday 11th October at Shotz, Dundee. Matches are to commence at 11am on both days. Saturday 10th October will be the trails for students in all sections (Open A, Open B and Ladies). Alumni trials will take place on Sunday 11th October. As previous, the trails will be using the Swiss format with all matches being race to 3. Shotz have kindly agreed to host these trials so please be respectful to tables a

BRT trials for the Southeast will take place on Sunday 15th November 2026 at Legends Sports and Pool Bar in Braintree, Essex. There will be separate competitions for Alumni, Open students and Women's categories. International rules will be used and Swiss format. Alumni can get in touch either through their former clubs or directly at: SoutheastRegion@brt-pool.org.uk Arrive at 9:30am for a 9:45am start. Entry is £10pp. Any questions please get in touch!

We are excited to see the British Regions Tournament featured in the local press for the first time! A big congratulations to the Bilton-based Women's champion for securing two titles at the BRT Summer Singles event held at the Royal Sports Lounge at the end of July. Local news outlet Your Harrogate caught up with them to highlight this incredible achievement. Read the full article here: https://www.yourharrogate.co.uk/local-news/harrogate/bilton-pool-star-wins-two-titles-at-

Our trials are moving to Royal Sports Lounge, Bolton (BL4 7BY) this year on Sunday 1st November 2026. Entry will be £10pp and games will run strictly from 10.30am with no practice. Please aim to arrive at the venue for 10am - this will allow us to get under way as soon as possible. Play will run until the Swiss format has concluded and given us the required number of players for each squad (we estimate 9-10pm) - if for any reason the timings of the day may prove difficult for

Our trials are returning to Murphy’s Doncaster (DN5 8PT) on the 17th of October 2026. Entry will be £10pp and games will run from 10.30am onwards. Please aim to arrive at the venue for 10am if possible - this will allow us to get under way as soon as possible. Play will run until 8pm, giving all participants time to travel back the same day - if for any reason the timings of the day may prove difficult for your entrants please get in touch. Current students and alumni of Nort

Finally, a big congratulations to the following winners, runners-up and semifinalists of this year's Summer Singles: Championship Individuals Winner: Ben Wornes (Northwest) Runner-Up: Sean Doyle (Southeast) Semifinalists: Jimmy Elina (Northwest) & Simon Ritson (Northeast) Championship Doubles Winners: Josh Smith & Charlie Matthews (Northeast) Runners-Up: Lewis Walker & Joe Callery (Northeast) Thanks to all that attended this year's Summer Singles and thanks to the host venue

Huge congratulations to the following winners, runners-up and semifinalists of this year's Summer Singles: Women's Individuals Winner: Caitlyn Heptinstall (Northeast) Runner-Up: Eleanor Birden (Northwest) Semifinalists: Hanna Hameed (Northwest) & Olivia Windus (Wales & Southwest) Women's Doubles Winners: Caitlyn Heptinstall & Beth Hutson (Northeast) Runners-Up: Hanna Hameed & Georgia Worsfold (Northwest) More results to follow!

A big congratulations to the following winners, runners-up and semifinalists of this year's Summer Singles: Trophy Individuals Winner: Joe Jones (Northeast) Runner-Up: James Wilson (Southeast) Semifinalists: Rick Ablett (Northwest) & Danny Netherwood (Southeast) Trophy Doubles Winners: Luke Aitken & Owen Dodd (Northwest) Runners-Up: Charlie Haggan & Kiyan Govani (Northeast) More results to follow!