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The official governing body for Snooker & Billiards in Ireland

Snooker & Billiards Ireland are the official governing body for Snooker & Billiards in the Republic of Ireland. SBI organise Snooker & Billiards Events all around the Country from September to May each year concluding with the National Finals in all different Categories.

SBI hold Senior Events, Masters (Over 40) Events, Ladies Events, Billiards Events, Intermediate Events, Challenge Events, Over 50 Events, Under 21 Events, Under 18 Events, Under 16 Events, Under 14 Events. All events have rankings lists and the top players qualify for various International events.

Here you will find Rules for our SBI Events plus Codes, Policies and Handouts on Child Protection plus Guidelines on how we govern our Snooker & Billiards Ireland Association.

Governance Code for Sport

SBI Tournament Rules

Senior Events

Senior Events

Rules

Masters Events

Masters Events

Rules

Intermediate Events

Intermediate Events

Rules

Challenge Events

Challenge Events

Rules

Ladies Events

Ladies Events

Rules

Under-Age Events

Under-Age Events

Rules

Billiards Events

Billiards Events

Rules

International Events

International Events

Rules

SBI Child Protection Officer

The Mandated Person below has a legal obligation to report harm of children as per legislation and has been employed for the purpose of performing the child welfare and protection functions within our Association:

Guidelines, Polices, Documents

SBI Constitution

SBI Constitution

Rules

SBI Code of Coduct Guidelines

Rules

Intermediate Events

Rules

Challenge Events

Rules

Ladies Events

Rules

Under-Age Events

Rules

Billiards Events

Rules

International Events

Rules

What Our Members Say

Joining SBI was the best decision I made. The standard of competition is brilliant and the community is so welcoming.

Shane M.
Amateur · Newbridge

The coaching courses transformed my game. PJ and the team really know how to develop players at every level.

Aoife K.
Junior · Carlow

A brilliant governing body that genuinely cares about growing the sport across Ireland.

Declan O.
Club Member · Celbridge

Frequently Asked Questions

Anyone with an interest in snooker or billiards in Ireland can become a member — players, coaches, referees and supporters of all ages and abilities.
Membership tiers and pricing are listed on the Join SBI page. There are options for juniors, adults and clubs.
Just your name, contact details and date of birth. You can register online in a few minutes.
Yes — individual SBI members can enter ranking events directly without being attached to a club.
Membership is paid securely online during registration or renewal.
Membership runs for 12 months from your join date and can be renewed online before it lapses.
Yes, members can request a club transfer through their member dashboard, subject to SBI approval.
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