Tourism Event Management Year 4 students of Institute for Tourism Studies (IFT) hosted a successful fundraising event. "PRINCE BILLIARD SALOON PROUDLY PRESENTS: IFT SUPER-6s MASTER" was held successfully on 12 and 13 May in Prince Billiard Saloon. There were 33 teams, players included former Macao Team members and local undergraduates. The Vice President of IFT, Ms. Florence Ian, Director of Development of ORBIS, Ms. Vivian Lo and representatives from sponsors officiated the opening ceremony. The organising team aims this tournament to promote billiard to the public and at the same time to support charity institutions in Macao. This is also a great opportunity for students to put the theories they learnt in class into practice. Profit generated, MOP55,000, including the cash prizes (MOP7,000) donated from the champion and the first runner up, was donated to ORBIS, an international non-profit making charity organisation for restoring sight and eliminating avoidable blindness long-term worldwide project. Rocky Lane, the world record holder of jump shooting from New Zealand was invited to perform during the event. Rocky is the fastest player of jump shooting and potting 15 pool balls from the table, in 14.16 seconds, still unbeaten. The after party was held in the evening on 13 May in Inn Side Bar with wine tasting sponsored by Tosti. The party included the award and cheque presentation ceremony, followed with lucky draw sponsored by IGT.
