THIS year's Blackburn and Darwen Individual Snooker Championship has reached the knock out stages after 10 gruelling weeks of competition.

The final eight players have had to survive 10 matches each to win a place in the quarter finals.

The draw has thrown up some tantalising matches including six-time CIU champ Alfonso Bellusci facing off against another former champ Ricky Hardman.

Reigning champion Jonny Hannan faces a tricky task against Mick Ball whilst father Tommy takes on friend and former team mate Andy Lancaster.

The quarter finals will he held on Monday and Tuesday over the next two weeks.

The full draw is:

Graeme Hargreaves v Mark Cawley (Monday, June 29)

Tommy Hannan v Andy Lancaster (Tuesday, June 30)

Alf Bellusci V Ricky Hardman (Monday, July 6) and

Jonny Hannan v Mick Ball (Tuesday, July 7)

All matches played at Longshaw Sports and Social Club and start at 7.45 pm.