Mark Tuite from Kilarney won the 2024 Snooker & Billiards Ireland Super Seniors (Over 55’s) National Championships in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 26th of May. In the final Mark beat fellow International player Frank Sarsfield from St John’s Limerick 3 frames to 1 which was refereed by John Tobin.
In the semi finals Mark beat Brendan Thomas from Rodastone 3-0 while Frank beat Kevin McConville from Newbridge CYMS 3-0 in two high quality matches.
The high break went to Frank Sarsfield with a superb 80 break. Ernie McMullen finished Number 1 for the season and the teams will be decided for the upcoming Celtic Challenge and Home Internationals in the next few days.
DATES & VENUES
- Event 1: SUPER SENIORS OVER55 TOUR – VENUE: SBI HQ CARLOW – DATE: 17TH SEPTEMBER – WINNER JOHN McBRIDE
- Event 2: SUPER SENIORS OVER55 TOUR – VENUE: NEWBRIDGE CYMS – DATE: 5TH NOVEMBER – WINNER ERNIE McMULLEN
- Event 3: SUPER SENIORS OVER55 TOUR – VENUE: NENAGH SC – DATE: 7TH JANUARY – WINNER FRANK SARSFIELD
- Event 4: SUPER SENIORS OVER55 TOUR – VENUE: NEWBRIDGE CYMS – DATE: 4TH FEBRUARY – WINNER JIM CARRICK
- Event 5: SUPER SENIORS OVER55 TOUR – VENUE: ROADSTONE SC – DATE: 10TH MARCH – WINNER ERNIE McMULLEN
- Event 6: SUPER SENIORS OVER55 TOUR – VENUE: ROADSTONE SC – DATE: 7TH APRIL – WINNER BRIAN McPHEE
- National Super Seniors Championships: – VENUE: SBI HQ CARLOW – DATE: 26TH MAY – WINNER MARK TUITE
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Thank You
SBI would like to thank TD John Tobin for running this Championship and we would also like to thank the players who played this season and look forward to seeing you all again in the new season.
Super Seniors 2023-2024 Tour Info
You can now enter and pay for all the events for the season at the same time by clicking HERE and choosing which events you want to enter.
Players should be aware that all entries are now through the on line system and you have to enter before the closing date of Friday 1pm prior to the event.
This SBI Super Seniors (Over 55’s) Tour is open to players over 55 years of age of any gender and ability. Six ranking events are planned and this is followed with a National Championship.
REGARDING RANKINGS – IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT PLAYERS ONLY USE ONE EMAIL ADDRESS ON THE SYSTEM AS THE RANKINGS ARE AUTOMATICALY DONE THROUGH THE SYSTEM AND WILL NOT WORK IF YOU USE TWO EMAILS
CONTACT info@sbireland.ie if you are having problems to enter or register
Enter Via – On-Line Payment System
Players will have to first pay SBI registration / membership or Renewal their membership and register for the new season. When you register, you will be asked to create a username and password. You will only be allowed to enter an event if log in and use this username and password.
You can reset your own password and there is also a support form on the system for members to complete and I.T. will follow up to resolve any major issues.
Prize Fund
Players are asked to note that the prize fund for all SBI tournaments for the coming season will be a guaranteed 70% of the entry fee pot with 30% of the pot going towards officiating and club hosting costs. SBI will top up prize funds when required on a case-by-case basis.
Closing Dates
The closing date for all SBI events will 1pm on the Thursday before the event. The Draw will be done automatically on the system with match times and displayed on the web site.
Tournament Entry Fees
Super Seniors Over 55’s– €25.00
All players will need to register for the new season. SBI Registration runs from September to September each season.
SBI Registration
- Over 55’s – €25.00
- One Day/Event – €10.00
Only SBI members can access the online system and enter to play in SBI tournaments but one-day registration is available at €10.00 if you are not already a SBI members, remember this expires 24hrs after the event.
Format
- All matches are the best of 5 frames
Dress Code
- SBI POLO SHIRTS ARE NOT ALLOWED FOR THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP
- Dark Shoes (no runners)
- Dark one coloured trousers (no jeans)
- One coloured shirt buttoned at the wrist
- Waistcoats must be worn for all matches in the National Championships.
- National Waistcoats are not permissible
- Bowties are also required for the SBI Championships for all matches.
