EUSA Billiards Cup 2010

Tallinn, Estonia: August 9-14, 2010

The 1st EUSA Billiards Cup was held between August 9 and 14 in Tallinn, Estonia, with participants from 11 universities from Estonia, United Kingdom, Norway and Finland. The Cup was organized by the Estonian Universities Sports Federation, Estonian Pool Federation and European University Sports Association in cooperation with Baribal Billiards club.

EUSA Billiards Cup 2010 consisted of three events - 8 ball tournament played on August 11, 10 ball tournament played on August 12 and 9 ball tournament played on August 13. Best individual after 3 days was the Cup Winner.

In men finals, the title of champion went to Terje Olav Hjerpbakk from Soer-Troendelag University College from Norway, winning a thrilling semi-final match of third Day 9 ball competition against Karl Mihkelson from Tallinn University of Technology from Estonia. This victory guaranteed him first place in final standings.

At the closing ceremony, the medals and awards were presented by Ants Veetousme, Chairman of Estonian Academic Sports Federation.

More info can be found at www.eusabilliardscup.com.

FINAL STANDINGS after 3 days

1. Terje Olav Hjerpbakk, Soer-Troendelag University College, NOR (71 points total)
2. Karl Mihkelson, Tallinn University of Technology, EST (63 points total)
3. Denis Grabe, Tallinn University of Technology, EST (57 points total)

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS PLACING

Day 1 – 8 ball competition
1. Denis Grabe, Tallinn University of Technology, EST
2. Karl Mihkelson, Tallinn University of Technology, EST
3. Terje Olav Hjerpbakk, Soer-Troendelag University College, NOR
3. Tuomo Kinnunen, Seinäjoki University of Applied Sciences, FIN

Day 2 – 10 ball competition
1. Terje Olav Hjerpbakk, Soer-Troendelag University College, NOR
2. Karl Mihkelson, Tallinn University of Technology, EST
3. Richard Wharton, Anglia Ruskin University, GBR
3. Sebastian Maehlum, Norwegian University of Science and Technology, NOR

Day 3 – 9 ball competition
1. Terje Olav Hjerpbakk, Soer-Troendelag University College, NOR
2. Alexander Leitmäe, Tallinn University of Technology, EST
3. Karl Mihkelson, Tallinn University of Technology, EST
3. Mario Hussar, Tallinn University of Applied Sciences, EST