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SBI Finals Weekend Review
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a fantastic Finals weekend in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow over the weekend of 17th – 18th of May. 13 SBI National Champions were crowned this year in all age levels and categories in Snooker & Billiards.
SBI Volunteer of the Year
Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Volunteer of the year Award to Jim Carrick from Newbridge CYMS in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence.
SBI Club of the Year
Snooker & Billiards Ireland presented the 2025 SBI Club of the year Award to Newbridge CYMS in Co. Kildare in the SBI HQ in Carlow on Sunday the 18th of May during finals weekend. SBI President Jim Leacy made the presentation to the Club in front of the large attendance in the Academy of Excellence.
Dress Code – National Championships
The Dress Code for all Snooker & Billiards Ireland National Championships will be a long sleeve shirt (plain Colour) Waistcoat, Black Pants and Shoes.
End of year Awards Winners
Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) would like to announce that the SBI Club of Year, Referee of Year, Coach of Year, TD of Year, Volunteer of Year, Over 21 player, Under 21 player and Billiard player of Year winners for 2024-2025.
Taom Billiards Supplies
Last month Snooker & Billiards Ireland announced that Taom billiards would become our title sponsor until the end of the 2025/26 season. The main amateur tour, the Century tour and the challenge tour are now sponsored by Taom along with our website being sponsored also.
Intro Level Course Qualifies 3 New Coaches
Snooker & Billiards Ireland held a one-day Intro Level Snooker Coaching Education Course on Saturday the 8th of February in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow to qualify three new Coaches.
All Ireland Club Championships – Good Luck
All eyes will be focused on Killarney this weekend with the Gleneagles All Ireland Snooker A and B Club Championships which will be held in the Gleneagles Hotel in Killarney.
Dress Code – SBI Ranking Events
During recent SBI events it has become evident that several players are flouting dress code rules with many wearing black jeans and trainers. SBI has Instructor TD’s to rigorously apply our rules going forward and players risk expulsion from tournaments if not dressed as per dress code.
Taom Sponsor SBI Snooker Tours
Snooker & Billiards Ireland are delighted to announce that Taom billiards will become our title sponsor until the end of the 2025/26 season.
Sarsfield Wins SBI Shoot Out 2025
Frank Sarsfield from St John’s in Limerick won the 2025 Snooker & Billiards Ireland Snooker Shoot Out in the SBI Academy of Excellence in Carlow on Saturday the 4th of January 2025. In the final which was refereed by International Referee Steven Foster, Frank beat John Paul Kelly from Norriss SC in Waterford in a great match.
SBI hold Development Day
On Sunday the 29th of December, Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) held their final National Junior Snooker & Billiards Developmental Day of the year in the SBI HQ Academy of Excellence in Carlow. SBI hold Developmental days to introduce and encourage more juniors to play our beautiful sports.