As the World Championships gets ready for the semi finals, and amateurs who dream of being there in the future get ready for Q School, many an ear pricked up at the announcement by Barry Hearn of plans for a new challenge tour.
The tour, planned to start in 2018, is likely to be 10 events across Europe with 2 tour cards up for grabs. This may well be a replacement for the current EBSA Order of Merit. Those who enter Q School next year and have, as Barry Hearn says, shown a commitment to wanting to be a professional, will be eligible for the tour.
All in all, great news for amateur snooker.
