Sport Ireland Coaching Meeting

On Wednesday the 25th of September, Snooker & Billiards Ireland had a meeting with Craig McCourtney who is the Coach Education Development Officer in charge of our NGB within Sport Ireland. In the SBI HQ in Carlow, our National Snooker Coach & Development officer PJ Nolan met with Craig to discuss our Syllabus and our

Water only allowed in playing venue

Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to inform all players practicing or competing in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow. As from September 1st 2024, only Water will be allowed in the playing venue. No Coffee, Tea or minerals or food will be allowed into the venue. In the café area, you will be

SBI Academy Hoildays

Snooker and Billiards Ireland would like to announce the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Graigcullen Carlow will be closed for Summer Holidays from Monday 8th July – Monday 15th July 2024. The academy will be re -open Tuesday the 16th of July at 12noon. Opening Times The SBI Academy is open for our Members

2024 SBI AGM

Snooker & Billiards Ireland held their annual AGM in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Saturday the 18th of May. SBI President Jim Leacy welcomed all the members to the 2024 AGM. This was followed by a minute’s silence for people who had passed away during the year. This years AGM was also held on

2024 SBI AGM

I hereby give notice that Snooker & Billiards Ireland will hold its 2024 AGM at 10am on Saturday the 18th of May in the SBI HQ in Carlow. SBI would like to see as many members as possible attend to discuss and vote on any motions. Below is the section from the constitution dealing with

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. The top 5 ideas judged by SBI will be invited to

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. All testing will be done confidentially and results will be given within

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. This change regarding International Events is out of SBI’s control. Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to announce that from 20th December 2023, the

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. Dylan’s tenure as Chairman comes to an end but the Promotion of the game, Disability Events and

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.