Kevin

Well we knew the day was coming as the first SportyStuffTV Champions Cup drew to a close this week, as I still awaited my invitation to the TV Studio which I can only assume was lost in the post? The last few weeks have been a blast, here at the IPA we wanted to put…

We are back with another review, though I thought it might be nice to start with a mention for those behind the scenes whose efforts can and even should go unnoticed – I am talking about our referees. The IPA are proud and delighted to have the very best 8 ball referees available in Scott…

Week five of the SportyStuff Champions Cup this week, and the action was as fast and furious as previous weeks as you would expect with such a long list of top-class players called in to action. The one table arena, cameras, and lights continue to add that extra pressure and as a generalisation, you could…

Week four of the SportyStuff Champions Cup this week, and my I-Spy Book Of Superlatives was already worn out and this week has had me digging the depths of the thesaurus in the hunt for something new to use. The professionalism exhibited here by players, presenters and technical crew alone are easily the best yet…

And we are back with another review from the SportyStuff Champions Cup this week with plenty of talking points worthy of a mention. Before we get down to the action, it was very pleasing to see the camera work, sound, preparation and the all-round set-up improving day after day as we continue to make small…

When it comes to reviews of pool tournaments, short and sweet seems the way forward, with even the most ardent of fans likely to quickly switch off if given a ball by ball account – so I won’t. Week Two of the SportyStuff Champions Cup had a lot to live up to, and I had…

The draw has been made for the upcoming Pay per view event that features the top stars from the IPA and snooker legend Jimmy White, going head to head in this unique competition. The draw has thrown up some fascinating match ups, and our ‘experts’ give us their views on each one. “Never an easy…

IPA and SportyStuffTV Announce new TV Channel partnership The IPA is delighted to announce its new, sport-changing partnership with TV channel SportyStuffTV to broadcast live pool matches. SportyStuffTV is to expand its sports coverage with the IPA, the official recognised body for professional pool. The IPA is the sport’s leading organisation which over recent years…