The International Open Series (often referred to as Pontin's International Open Series or PIOS[1][2] for sponsorship purposes), was a series of snooker tournaments that ran from the 2001/2002 season until the 2009/2010 season. It was originally called the Open Tour but was renamed in 2005/2006.[3]
History
It was established to provide players not on the WPBSA Main Tour or Challenge Tour with professional competition, and the best performers were promoted to the Challenge Tour.[3] It was organised by the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association during its first season, but the English Association of Snooker and Billiards took it over from 2002/2003.[3] Following the EASB's split from the WPBSA, the entry criteria were revised barring professional and non-English players from entering.[3] After the Challenge Tour was discontinued, the entry criteria were revised again to allow international amateur players to compete, and from 2005/2006 the competition promoted players directly to the Main Tour.[4] The series was abandoned after the 2009/2010 season and replaced by the Q School in the 2010/2011 season.
Event finals
Order of Merit winners
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