Premier Elite Leagues

Premier Pool Competitions were established in February 2000. The Premier agenda is to introduce a social pool league structure into pool rooms and provide a platform for the non-pool playing general public to become involved in a fresh new form of entertainment.

In 2002 it became evident that the people who joined Premier Leagues for the social entertainment of the game had in fact become top level players, the game got in their blood! The demand for a top level league became a must, if Premier was going to cater for all of its clientele, so the Premier Elite League was developed.

The Premier Elite concept is to offer a league format that is played out of Miss Q’s Pool & Entertainment Centre in Mandurah, for teams of six players. The Elite League is played on top quality 7ft English 8Ball Tables on Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday nights, The winning teams from each night then come together and do battle in Premier Elite Grand Final to produce the WA Premier Elite Team. The Champs then take on the best that New Zealand can muster in the annual Premier N/Z Challenge.

Why not grab some friends and register as a team of six. Male, Female or mixed teams, everyone welcome. Each week all team members will all play six games of singles against six different opponents in 8 Ball. Points are accumulated over the season, then Team Finals to decideb each nights representative. A Singles Championship will also be held between all Elite members who have played at least half the season. Finally, we celebrate with an awesome, FREE presentation party.

Total Registration cost per player per year $50.00 includes: 20% off the regular hourly rate for table time at Miss Q’s, 20% off all Premier Showroom merchandise & 10% off Alcohol. One $25.00 drink card per person to be used at the presentation party, dinner provided at no charge, a Premier Elite League T Shirt & monthly “Play the Table” League Newsletter.

Playing fees per person per week are $18.00 per week & include Table time between 7pm and close on league nights this includes match play. One team drink card is given away as a lucky draw prize per week.

The $33,500.00 Prize pool up for grabs include the following: Players are in the running for $20,175.00 in cash prizes plus trophies, & the opportunity to play off for an all expenses trip to New Zealand to take on the Kiwi’s valued at $13,325.00!

Kiwi’s - The Untouchable Champs Again in 2008!

FARQ2 and myself were off to challenge the Kiwi’s. Arriving in Auckland we picked up our mini bus and our journey was off to a great start.

Friday night was time to go to "Onehunga Working Mens Club" to meet the Kiwi Team "Invincibles" and play some 8ball. All the staff and patrons were ready for us. Posters around the room, they even purchased some brand spanking new balls, with small whites, and even the locals were getting into the “Aussie way.” Definitely made us all feel right at home. The Kiwi Manager "Greg Noyes" (Noisey) had been gearing up the patrons and had begun a list of challengers for knockouts soon to begin.

As players practised, reacquainted and had a few laughs, I met most of the Working Mens Club patrons as nearly everyone I spoke to wanted to put their name down to challenge the Aussies. One semi final saw two players of the Aussie Team, Marc Robertson and Bradd Hill, face off for a spot in the Final and the other was two of the NZ Team players, Jimmy Henry and Werner Fontein. Fabulous to have a player from each side in the final for a showdown, Bradd v’s Werner. Congrats to Werner for winning the cash!! The other knockout (we had to finish after the main event) saw three Kiwi’s and Nathan Harris for the Aussies. Nathan played a local “Glen” in the final, but unfortunately after a very long day of pool for Nathan, Glen came out on top. To the main event!! Saturday morning was time for 9ball at “Snooker World” and the Kiwi’s were off to a great start taking the first round 6-0. Some great matches played with some really unlucky results for the Aussie. Marc, Bradd, Jamey and Jake took

some matches off the Kiwi’s and our half time scores were 12-6. Nathan also joined the score board but the Kiwi’s just turned it up and brought it home with a 25-11 win. Too good!! Now it was time for 8ball and we had a big challenge ahead of us… Arriving at “Onehunga Working Mens Club” it was time to pull together and knuckle down, unfortunately to no avail. The Kiwi’s were on a roll and made sure they kept the pressure on the Aussies. Half time scores weren’t as pleasing as we were hoping. Marc, Nathan, Suzi, Jake and Jamey started our scores but Kiwi’s took the lead, 10-8. Increasing their lead the “Invincibles” went ahead to take out the 8ball as well, 22-14. Huge final result 47-25 to the Kiwi’s. Too good ladies and gents! We had a 3 way play off for the player of the day with Werner Fontein taking the trophy.

I’d just like to thank “Snooker World” and “Onehunga Working Mens Club” for the use of their venues and the staff for making us all feel welcome. To the Kiwi’s, you guys are great. Another year and another win, Congratulations to you all. To FARQ2, another great trip, a pleasure to have been a part of. Commiserations on the loss but you were playing some of the best New Zealand has to offer and you certainly gave them a run for their money.

Once again the trophy will remain in New Zealand with the 5yr running Champs. Again, congratulations. You’re all awesome and all players from both sides are a pleasure to watch in action. Congratulations to you all!! Leanne Shield Team Manager.

Aussie Premier Elite Champions from 2002 - 2007

2002 Top Guns (Vic)

L-R: Mick Millan, Kolbe Strangwick, Dale Fordham, Captain - Phil Kennedy, Jaye Kennedy & Michelle Hanson

2003 FAR Q 2 (Vic)

L-R Top: Brett Daphne, Geoff Gannon,Travis Henderson, Travis Martin, Nathan Harris & Bottom: Capt - Gerry Grbavac

2004 The Wanderes (Vic)

L-R: Rob Taylor, Peter Bates, Paul Keyser, Rod Westcott, Captain - John Russell, Ben Nunan, Jimmy Rene & Paul Ikstrums

2005 All the Preidents Men (SA)

L-R: Dave Ewing, Alec Evereniadis, Captain - Paul Morelli, Richard Lamont, Chris Lilly & John Barton

2006 FAR Q 2 (Vic)

L-R Top: Dale Bolton, Nathan Harris, Team Captain, Brett Daphne, Team Manager, Leanne Shield, Nurwana Mustafa & Marc Robertson. Bottom: Michael Scerri, Rhiannon McLachlan, Jamey Suede & Gerry Grbavac.

2007 FAR Q 2 (Vic)

L-R Top: Marc Robertson, Nathan Harris, Jamey Suede , Brett Daphne & Jake McCartney, Bottom: Suzi Yeomans, Team Manager Leanne Shield, Team Captain Bradd Hill & Graeme Hill.

Aussie Elite Perpetual Trophy