Snooker & Billiards Ireland
SBI governs snooker and billiards in the Republic of Ireland. We are funded by Sport Ireland with an annual grant and run events from September to May, ending with the National Finals.
Every level of the game, one body.
From Under-12 to Super Seniors Over 55, plus Ladies, Billiards and Disability categories, SBI sets the rules, runs the rankings and selects the players who represent Ireland abroad.
We are a member of the European Billiards & Snooker Association (EBSA) and the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF), and follow the WPBSA Official Rules.
Six things SBI runs
Snooker events
Ranking tours from Under-14 to Super Seniors, Ladies, Challenge and Century events.
Billiards events
English Billiards at Intermediate and Senior level, including the Irish Championship.
International selection
Ranking lists select players for EBSA, IBSF and World Championship events.
Coaching & development
The National Coach runs coaching courses and the junior programme.
Live streaming
Tournament play streamed from SBI HQ.
Club affiliation
A national network of affiliated clubs, with a platform to run them.
The Academy of Excellence
Our home in Graiguecullen, Carlow has championship snooker tables, hosts most ranking events and the National Finals, and streams play live.