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SBI Dragons Den
Snooker, Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce a ‘Dragons Den’ type of event where we would invite people, clubs or regions to come up with an idea / plan on how to develop the junior game in their own community or within their region.
Anti-doping Testing
In line with sport Ireland guidelines and the anti-doping protocols for the SBI, we will be conducting a standard drug test in all amateur tour events. This will be a randomised test conducted by the TD and anti-doping appointed officer for the tournament.
SBI New Junior Age for Events
Earlier in the year Snooker & Billiards Ireland were notified by EBSA / IBSF of their intention to change the age qualification date for junior events – effective for the 2023-2024 season.
Thank You Dylan
On Sunday the 10th of December 2023, Dylan Rees held his final meeting as Chairman of Snooker & Billiards Ireland. Dylan has been Chairman since 2020 and was the driving force behind establishing the SBI HQ in Carlow.
Important Notice for Junior players
Snooker & Billiards Ireland SBI were recently notified by EBSA of their intention to move the age qualification date for all junior events effective from next (2023-2024) season. This decision was subsequently adopted by IBSF meaning that we will have to accept this change and move to different qualification windows for all international junior events.
PackOfReds.com
For more than 12 months now Snooker & Billiards Ireland have worked closely with Steven Scully to develop a website & online platform for snooker & billiards competitions. Its aim is to help attract new players into our clubs throughout Ireland and beyond.
SBI Hold 2023 AGM
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their annual AGM in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 30th of April. SBI Chairman Dylan Rees welcomed all the members to the 2023 AGM.
SBI Clubs Notice
Snooker & Billiards Ireland is the official governing body for Snooker & Billiards in the Republic of Ireland and operate its child protection guidelines and policies as laid down by Sport Ireland and underpinned by legalisation.
2023 SBI AGM
I hereby give notice that Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold its 2023 AGM at 12.00 noon on Sunday the 3oth of April in the SBI HQ in Carlow.
Notice for Members
Notice to all members of Snooker and Billiards Ireland who wish to receive a forwarded report no later than 7 days before the 2023 SBI AGM held on Sunday the 30th of April.
Updated SBI Calendar of Events April 2nd 2023
Snooker & Billiards Ireland have now produced anupdated SBI calendar of events for the coming season with competitive Snooker & Billiards events to June in the Republic of Ireland.
SBI HQ – Christmas Schedule
Snooker and Billiards Ireland would like to announce the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Graigcullen Carlow will close on Thursday 22nd December and will reopen on Tuesday the 3rd of January 2023 at 12noon.