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Happy Christmas & New Year Everyone
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to wish all our Members, Affiliated Clubs and everyone involved in Snooker and Billiards in Ireland and around the world a Happy and Safe Christmas and New Year.
Chairman’s Statement
It goes without saying that it has been a tough and unprecedented year for snooker, First and foremost, I hope that I find you and your families safe and well during these uncertain times.
2020 National Championships Cancelled
It is with sincere regret that SBI have decided that the 2020 National Championships will not be played.
Snooker & Billiards Ireland Statement
Dear Members of Snooker & Billiards Ireland.
SBI Cancel Remaining 2020 Events
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce that with the worsening spread of Covid-19 the government has decided tonight to impose level 5 restrictions across the country. The new restrictions will apply from midnight Wednesday. To comply, Snooker & Billiards Ireland have decided to cancel all its events for the remainder of 2020.
SB Ireland Announcement
“Following the new Level 3 restrictions imposed earlier this week Snooker & Billiards Ireland wish to announce that our calendar of events for 2020 has had to be amended. All tournaments are rescheduled and a new calendar published. Members are reminded that the new schedule is provisional and dependant on ongoing advice from HSE and Government”.
Notice to SBI Clubs
Snooker Billiards Ireland would like to announce that unregistered clubs will not be allowed to host any SBI tournaments.
A Historic Day for Irish Snooker & Billiards
The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association “RIBSA” wishes to make the following announcement. For over five decades the sport of Billiards & Snooker has operated under the auspices of The Republic of Ireland Billiards and Snooker Association. However, as from Saturday the 26th of September 2020 this will cease to be the case from then on RIBSA will be known as “Snooker & Billiards Ireland” (SBI)
Entry Fees Notice
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to inform all our members of the pricing structure for entry into our events for the upcoming 2020-2021 Season.
AGM Announced for 12th September
During a Skype meeting with the RIBSA board it was announced the postponed 2020 AGM will now be held on Saturday 12th of September in the Ivy Rooms, Carlow at 12.30 pm.
New SBI Logo Launched
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to announce their new Association logo. If anyone would like to use our logo in any way, they will need to receive written permission to do so.
Ger Murray Resigns as acting Chairman of RIBSA
The Republic of Ireland Billiards & Snooker Association would like to announce this morning Ger Murray offered his resignation as acting chairman of RIBSA, effective immediately. Ger cited ongoing health issues as the reason for this course of action.