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World Snooker will once again be staging Q School in May, with a TWO YEAR TOUR CARD available for all players who qualify.

The Q School is set to run from May 13, 2012 (subject to entries), and there will be 12 places on the Tour up for grabs.

There will be three tournaments, each a week long, with the semi-finalists in each to be handed a TWO YEAR TOUR CARD which guarantees their place on the pro circuit for a minimum of 2012/13 and 2013/14. Any player can enter - amateurs or those dropping off the 2011/12 pro circuit.

A new Q School ranking list will also be introduced, with players earning one point for every frame won. During the main tour season, should any of the tournament draws fall below a total entry of 96 (or 128 in 2013/14) then the field will be topped up to 96 or 128 with the highest ranked players from the Q-School list.

Ambassador & UK Championship winner Judd Trump shares his view on Q School:

Neil Robertson, Masters winner and fellow ambassador for Q School tells us about his own personal coaching style below:

World Snooker Chairman Barry Hearn said: "We staged Q School for the first time last year and it attracted well over 100 entries. It is the best and fairest system for qualifying for the professional tour. We are giving the opportunity for any player from anywhere in the world to follow their dream and try to win a place on the main circuit.

“This time the reward is even greater as we are giving a two-year Tour card to all 12 players who make it through Q School. This gives the players who get through every chance to establish themselves in the pro game and climb the rankings. Prize money on the circuit has grown from £3.5 million to £6million within the past two years and it is still growing. Next season it will be closer to £8million. We have more tournaments around the world and we are well on the way to making snooker a truly global game.

“This really is the time to get involved as a player as there are great rewards to be had. What could be better than playing the game you love, taking on the best in the world and getting well paid for it? I strongly urge anyone who thinks they have a chance to get through Q School to give yourself a shot at glory.”

See below for WPBSA Chairman Jason Ferguson’s perspective on Q School: