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EBSA 2022 Championships – Poland
On behalf of the EBSA Board of Directors and the Polish Billiards and Snooker Association (PBSA), I have pleasure in inviting you to send players to take part in The U16, U18, U21, and Men/Mixed Championships that will be held in Lublin, Poland from 1st to 14th April 2022. Full information and details are contained in the attached documents.
2021 IBSF World (Women – Men & Men U 21) Championships Qatar
On behalf of the IBSF Executive and the (QBSF) Qatar Billiards & Snooker Federation, I have the pleasure of inviting you to send your players to participate in the 2021 IBSF World Snooker Championships (Women, Men & Men Under-21).
WADA Prohibited List 2022
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) recently published the 2022 Prohibited List (attached). The latest edition of the list comes into effect on January 1st 2022. Please use the Summary of Major Modifications and Explanatory Notes document (attached) to familiarise yourself with the changes. It is important that you notify the relevant athletes, teams, medical and support personnel in your organisation of these changes.
Ireland Win European Senior Team C-Ships
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to congratulate our Senior (Masters) Snooker Team of Frank Sarsfield & Mark Tuite on winning the 2021 European Senior Team Snooker Championships here in Portugal today. In the final Frank Sarsfield & Mark Tuite beat Team Malta 5 frames to 3 in a great match to claim the title. Mark Tuite also won the High Break Prize in the event.
Ireland into Euro Team C-ships Final
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish our Senior (Masters) Snooker Team Frank Sarsfield & Mark Tuite good luck in the Final of the 2021 European Senior Team Snooker Championships in Portugal on Sunday the 17th of October at 2pm. In the semi final Team Ireland of Frank Sarsfield & Mark Tuite beat Northern Ireland 4 frames to nil to reach the final against Team Malta.
Well Done Ireland EBSA Men’s Team Championships
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to congratulate our Men Snooker Teams in the 2021 European Men’s Team Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. Both Ireland qualified from their groups after a long days play yesterday but both Irish teams were beaten in the last 16 this morning.
Sarsfield reaches European Seniors Final
Ireland’s Frank Sarsfield run ended in the final of the 2021 European Seniors Singles Snooker Championships final here in Portugal today. The Limerick man played outstanding snooker this week to become only the fifth Irishman ever to reach the European Senior (Masters) Final. (Eugene Hughes), (Joe Delaney), (Brendan Thomas), (Mark Tuite) and now Frank. Today the defending Champion Darren Morgan from Wales won 4 title to nil to retain his prestigious title.
European Seniors Team Championships
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish our Senior (Masters) Snooker Teams, the best of luck in the 2021 European Senior Team Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. The Groups Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA and our teams begin tomorrow.
European Men’s Team Championships
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish our Men Snooker Teams, the best of luck in the 2021 European Men’s Team Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. The Groups Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA and our teams begin tomorrow.
European Championship – Senior Singles
Our Snooker & Billiards Ireland Senior (Masters) Snooker players are competing in the 2021 European Seniors Singles Snooker Championships here in Portugal this week. The Group Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA. Frank Sarsfield, John O Sullivan, Dylan Rees and Mark Tuite are flying the Irish Flag in this event.
European Snooker Championship – Men’s Singles
Our Snooker & Billiards Ireland Men’s Snooker players are competing in the 2021 European Men/Mixed Snooker Championships here in Portugal this week. The Group Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA. Brendan O Donoghue, Greg Casey, Stephen Bateman and Daniel O Regan are flying the Irish Flag in this event.
European Championship – Men Singles
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to wish our Men Snooker players the best of luck in the 2021 European Men/Mixed Snooker Championships in Portugal this week. The Group Draw and Schedule has been made by the EBSA and our players begin at 10am in the morning. Brendan O Donoghue, Greg Casey, Stephen Bateman and Daniel O Regan will fly the Irish Flag in this event.