SBI are delighted to announce the draw of the National Snooker & Billiards Ireland Snooker Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 20th of December 2025. Shane Mason will be the TD on the day.
All players who enter, will be placed in the four events. The four events will be played at 10am, 11am, 12 noon and 1pm. Four players will qualify from each event. The Knock out will see 16 players battle it out for the National Title. Last year Frank Sarsfield won the event beating John Paul Kelly in Final.
CLICK DRAW – ALL PLAYERS TO BE IN CARLOW AT 10AM
CLOSING TIME FOR ENTRIES – FRIDAY 1PM
PRIZE FUND
- Winner – €700
- R-up – €400
- Semi Finalists – €200 each
- Q-Finalists- €100 each
- Last 16 – €50
- EVENT 1 – DRAW
- EVENT 2 – DRAW
- EVENT 3 – DRAW
- EVENT 4 -DRAW
- EVENT Knock Out
Prize Fund
The Guaranteed prize fund with the Winner receiving €700.00, Runner Up €400.00 and beaten Semi Finalists €200.00 each, QFinal €100 each, Last 16 €50 each.
- Tournament Format
- 8 Matches on per session
- The event is only Open to first 64 entries.
- All players will be guaranteed a minimum of four matches on the day. Four Separate Draws will be made to qualify the players for the knockout stage.
- 10 Minute Matches
- All matches will be one frame, with a time limit of 10 minutes per match.
- A beep will start the matches in the venue, and a 3,2,1 beep will end all matches.
A recommended 15sec Shot Clock will be used but if player trying to delay the clock, they will receive a YELLOW warning. On receiving a second warning in the event a player will forfeit the match.
The Tournament officials on the day will monitor this and ensure the smooth running.
Rules
- All fouls – Cue Ball in hand
- Ball must hit a cushion
- Dress Code
- Strictly SBI Polo Shirt ONLY
- Matches start at 10am
Entry Fees
Over 21 €30.00 – U-21 €15.00
All U-21 Juniors MUST email info@sbireland.ie before 10am on 18th Dec and pay CASH to TD on the day
