{"product_id":"kansas-city-junior-open-2026-entry-july-25-26-2026","title":"Kansas City Junior Open 2026 Entry - July 25-26 2026","description":"\u003csection\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUltimate Pool USA – Kansas City Junior Open 2026\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Side Pockets, Blue Springs, MO\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDates:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 25-26, 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrize Pool:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e$2,400\u003c\/strong\u003e (based on full field of 32 players)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEntry Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen to junior players aged 17 and under\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntry Fee:\u003c\/strong\u003e $40 ($30 entry + $10 green fee)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlayer Cap:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 Players Maximum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Round robin group stage followed by either \u003cstrong\u003eMain Event\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eSecond Chance\u003c\/strong\u003e single-elimination brackets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEach player guaranteed 4 matches\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003e(if event is full)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRules:\u003c\/strong\u003e International 8-Ball Rules\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTables:\u003c\/strong\u003e 7-foot tables\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo jump shots\/cues permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScheduled match times throughout the event\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayouts issued via bank transfer within 14 business days after event completion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain Event – Payouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePayout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$800.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunner Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$400.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi Final\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$200.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuarter Final\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$100.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSecond Chance Event – Payouts\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePayout\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChampion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$200.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRunner Up\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$100.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSemi Final\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$50.00\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAccommodation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBook nearby hotels at discounted rates via our official accommodation partner:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatepoolusa.hotelplanner.com\/evt\/AC8C4AFE54DB95933F7AF5B73E77B687\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHotelPlanner.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/ultimatepoolusa.hotelplanner.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTournament Format\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreliminary Rounds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 Groups of 4 Players – \u003cstrong\u003eRace to 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop 2 advance to Main Event (Single Elimination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBottom 2 advance to Second Chance Event (Single Elimination)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Elimination – \u003cstrong\u003eRace to 5\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinal – \u003cstrong\u003eRace to 6\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSecond Chance Event\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSingle Elimination – \u003cstrong\u003eRace to 4\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShot Clock \u0026amp; Match Clock\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll matches use an \u003cstrong\u003eunofficial 30-second shot clock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV Table uses an \u003cstrong\u003eofficial 30-second shot clock\u003c\/strong\u003e, reduced to \u003cstrong\u003e15 seconds\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTV Table matches also use a \u003cstrong\u003e40-minute match clock\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReferee controlled\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf a match is tied when time expires, a \u003cstrong\u003esix-ball shootout\u003c\/strong\u003e determines the winner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDress Code\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo help maintain a neat and professional playing environment, we kindly ask all players to follow the dress guidelines below:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlaying jersey, collared shirt, or polo shirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDress slacks or trousers \u003cem\u003e(any color)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWomen may also wear neat, full-length leggings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmart sneakers \u003cem\u003e(predominantly black)\u003c\/em\u003e or dress shoes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA smart playing top such as a hoodie or jacket is permitted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the comfort and focus of all players:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHats and headphones\/earbuds are \u003cstrong\u003enot permitted during play\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAny attire outside of the guidelines above must be \u003cstrong\u003eapproved in advance by the Tournament Directors\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTV Matches:\u003c\/strong\u003e Logos may not exceed \u003cstrong\u003e6 x 3 inches\u003c\/strong\u003e and must be placed on the front\/chest area or sleeves. \u003cstrong\u003eUPUSA reserves the right to request any logo be covered or removed.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValid ID required for participation\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlayers will receive additional event details via email closer to the start date \u003cem\u003e(please check your inbox and junk folder for confirmation after payment)\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFollow Ultimate Pool USA on social media for official updates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrize pool contingent on full field\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRefund Policy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 entry per person only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEntry fees are \u003cstrong\u003enon-refundable once the event is full\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf a player withdraws and an alternate is available to take the spot, a refund may be issued\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUPUSA retains 25% of any refunded entry fee\u003c\/strong\u003e to cover administrative and processing costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPUSA reserves the right to refuse any entry for any reason\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUPUSA may use player images and video for social media, broadcast, and advertising purposes.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Ultimate Pool USA Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52507946516756,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0861\/9242\/3188\/files\/KansasCityJuniorOpenPoster2026.jpg?v=1778844510","url":"https:\/\/ultimatepoolusashop.com\/products\/kansas-city-junior-open-2026-entry-july-25-26-2026","provider":"Ultimate Pool USA Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}