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Snooker & Billiards Ireland Opens New HQ and Academy
Saturday the 18th of December at 10am will see the opening event in the Snooker and Billiards Ireland’s (SBI) Brand new Academy and Headquarters creating history with the National Governing Bodies first members owned facility and it is ‘State of the Art’ in the World of Snooker and will rival any other European Venue.
SBI – Press Release – 8th Nov 2021
The National Governing Body for Snooker and Billiards in Ireland are proud to announce that their brand new premises the ‘Snooker & Billiards Ireland Head Quarters and National Academy’ is nearing completion in Carlow as the new state of the art facility will give Irish Snooker and Billiards it first very own premises with four Star and four Shender snooker tables, Coaching Zone, Board Room, Changing Room, Shop and players Chill out Zone.
SBI Statement – Fully Vaccinated
On behalf of Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI). At present in relation to all SBI tournaments and SBI events every player and official must be fully vaccinated against Covid 19 with no exception.
Portugal 2021 – Fully Vaccinated Players
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to issue the following. To all players / officials representing SBI and accompanying guardians must be fully vaccinated before travelling to the 2021 European Snooker Championships from the 02nd to 17th October in Albufeira (Portugal).
Events Postponed
SBI have been informed by Sport Ireland that under current restrictions no indoor competitions can take place.
SBI EGM 7th August
Due to the latest Government Guidelines and Restrictions, Snooker & Billiards Ireland have announced their EGM will be held on Saturday the 7th of August at 11am in Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort, Dublin Road, Iffernock, Trim, Co. Meath.
Agreement between SBI and RILSA
Today Sunday the 6th of June 2021 was another historic day for Irish Snooker as a very important agreement between Snooker & Billiards Ireland and the Republic of Ireland Ladies Snooker Association was signed in Carlow.
Proposed SBI Centre of Excellence HQ
SBI Chairman Dylan Rees outlined at the recent SBI AGM on Saturday the 22nd of May about the decision to find a new premise to create a National Centre of Excellence and Headquarters for SBI.
2021 SBI AGM Notice
I hereby give notice that Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold its 2021 AGM at 12 noon on Saturday the 22nd of May on Zoom. Please email info@sbireland.ie, if you wish to attend. A link will then be sent to you. SBI would like to see as many members as possible attend to discuss and vote on any motions.
SBI Announce EGM
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to officially announce to our members that SBI will hold their EGM in Knightsbrook Hotel and Golf Resort, Dublin Road, Iffernock, Trim, Co. Meath on Saturday the 17th of July at 11am.
Postponed Elections
Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold their AGM on the 22nd of May 2021 and we encourage all members to attend the online AGM via Zoom at 12 noon.
Sport Ireland Announcement on Individual, Indoor Training
SBI today received an announcement from Sport Ireland on Individual, Indoor Training. Please find below additional information in relation to the recent government announcements.