The World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA) is ready with their partners to stage the final two championships for this year, the World 9-Ball Championship for women, and the World Ten Ball Championship for men The women's championship is being played in Shenyang, China and qualifying rounds commence on Monday November 16th. There are eight slots available for those trying to qualify, with the main event commencing on Thursday the 19th. The final will be played on Sunday the 22nd. The field this year is 64 players, representing 23 countries, and features all of the world's leading players including defending champion Lin Yuan-Chun of Chinese Taipei. Other players include Karen Corr, Kelly Fisher, Jasmin Ouschan, Kim Ga Young, China's top player and 2007 world champion, Pan Xiaoting, and World Games gold medallist, Allison Fisher. The following week will find the best male players from all over the globe descending on Manila to compete for the title of World Ten Ball Champion. England's Darren Appleton will be back in Manila to defend the title that he won last year. Appleton will face strong opposition with all the top men players competing and anxious to win this prestigious championship. Players from more than 40 countries will compete, including world number one, Ralf Souquet of Germany, Mika Immonen of Finland, home-town favourites like Ronnie Alcano, Lee Van Corteza, and Dennis Orculo and recent Hall of Fame inductee Johnny Archer. 128 players will be in competition at the World Trade Centre in Manila, November 25-30. Stay tuned for news on your next world champs!