The Pontins Open events were a series of pro–am snooker tournaments which ran from 1974 until 2011.
The first of these events was held in 1974 and eight top professionals were invited to take part in the Pontins Professional (which ended in 2000) while many others joined them in the Open event where up to 1000 hopefuls would set out with the chance to meet one of their idols in the later rounds.
The most important of these festivals was the Pontins Spring Open held at Prestatyn, Wales.
The Autumn Open ended in 2009 and the Spring Open ended in 2011 and the festival in later years also hosted the final Challenge Tour event where players battle for places on the main tour in the following season.
Points were awarded for each event with the best five results counting towards a merit table.