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Happy Christmas & New Year Everyone
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year.
Chairman’s Statement
It goes without saying that it has been a tough and unprecedented year for snooker, First and foremost, I hope that I find you and your families safe and well during these uncertain times.
2020 National Championships Cancelled
It is with sincere regret that SBI have decided that the 2020 National Championships will not be played.
Munster & All Ireland Club Championships
A message from Tournament Director Connie O Sullivan. I spoke with the Glen Eagle Hotel today. We would need to be in level 2 in order to host the Munster and All Ireland Snooker Club championships, and from any information we can get, there’s no way we will be in level 2 in January, so it is with regret that I have made the decision to cancel the championships in January 2020.
Volunteer Ireland Award – John Tobin
This week Volunteer Ireland officially announced the 2020 Volunteer Ireland Awardees and we are so proud to announce our very own SBI Treasurer John Tobin was one of the Leinster Region volunteer’s winners.
SBI Presentation to Jim Leacy
Snooker & Billiards Ireland made a special presentation to SBI President Jim Leacy in recognition of his outstanding contribution to Snooker & Billiards both nationally and Internationally through RIBSA, HIBSF, IBSF, WBL and WCBS.
SBI Presentation to Tony Thorpe
Snooker & Billiards Ireland made a special presentation to Tony Thorpe in recognition of his excellent service to the association over many years through his work as Secretary of RIBSA.
2021 World Anti-Doping Code
Dear SBI member please note, Sport Ireland has reviewed the Irish Anti-Doping Rules to ensure compliance with the 2021 World Anti-Doping Code. Please find attached the following documents:
Snooker & Billiards Ireland Statement
Dear Members of Snooker & Billiards Ireland.
Seniors (Over 40’s) Player Profiles
Snooker & Billiards Ireland who are the official governing body in Ireland would like to announce the top 32 Masters Snooker players on the SBI Seniors (Over 40’s) Rankings.
Hill v Wenbo to decide a place in Berlin
AARON Hill was in action this morning in the BetVictor German Masters qualifiers in the first round 5 -2 victory over against WST world ranked number 94 Billy Joe Castle from England at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keyes, setting up a meeting Liang Wenbo who defeated Ken Doherty 5-2 in their match later Wednesday afternoon.
Amateur Player Profiles
Snooker & Billiards Ireland who are the official governing body in Ireland would like to announce the top 32 Snooker players on the SBI Amateur Rankings.