City of Melbourne format - Round robin groups across several venues on Saturday 8th June.

Last 32 down to last 4 on Sunday 9th June - Reventon Academy at the Yarraville Club

Semis and Final on Monday 10th June (Queen's Birthday Public Holiday) - followed by presentations, finger food and refreshments at the Yarraville Club from 7.00 pm.

Pacific International Billiards - June 11th to 14th

National Billiards Championship - June 15th to 18th

Reventon Academy at  the Yarraville Club.

Entries close May 30th - no extensions!

Stan Gorski had a great win in Round 1.  Who will come to the fore for Round 2 commencing on 31st May?  Could it be you?  Get your entry in now.  See attached entry form then go to the VBSA Shop

Entry closing date extended to Friday 18th May at 12PM. Reventon have did it over 106 entries great effort from everyone who entered in supporting our great game

Australian Snooker's largest ever cash prize is coming to the Commercial Club in Albury...

The REVENTON/COMMERCIAL CLUB INTERNATIONAL SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP boasts a $50,000 prize pool including an amazing $8,000 Consolation Plate.

Come and be a part of Snooker's biggest event and this year's first REVENTON TRIPLE CROWN event on May 24-26.

Get your entry in today via the VBSA Shop or from the entry form below.

UPDATE.  See the attached document regarding a terrific accommodation offer at the COMMODORE MOTOR INN.

We have secured a good deal for accommodation at MERAMIE MOTOR INN 0260218100 ALBURY We can offer a rate of $129.00 per night for a Queen/Single (2 per room) for the 3 nights. This includes a light complimentary breakfast consisting of fruit, juice, whole wheat toast bread, spreads & butter along with tea, coffee and fresh milk. This would be replenished each day when the room is fully serviced. We also offer cooked and other breakfast options. We look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Linda & Ian

Greetings All

Thank you to everybody who assisted with our Pennant Competitions, dealing with the loss of the STAR and Dunya venues. Mark Dunn and Simon Fortune were superb in dealing with a very complex issue, but they really needed a great deal of cooperation from all of you, and for that we are extremely grateful.

This is a very busy time of the year for all of us, however, I would like to highlight some Tournaments that are in addition to our Pennant Finals responsibilities.

The Reventon International (24/5 to 26/5) is the most money that’s ever been provided for one of the VBSA/ABSC Events. As such, I would exhort all of you to make every possible effort to be an Entrant or attend as a spectator. We’re very fortunate to have Reventon providing so much support, and we need to show our support for all their Events.

The Entry Fee will enable you to play in the Tournament, as well as the Consolation Plate (worth $8000 alone), and attend the Saturday night Dinner, and Calcutta. Great value!

If you examine the Website you’ll see that a very attractive offer has been made for Accommodation, and it would be ideal to be able to take advantage of the offer.

Two weeks after the Reventon International, we will hold the Reventon Classic, utilising the old City of Melbourne format. This is an opportunity to be allotted a Group, on the Saturday 8/6, where you will have the experience of playing against some of the best players in the world. Don’t miss being one of the first Entrants for the Field of 96.

The Reventon Classic is followed immediately by the Pacific International Australian Open Billiards, and the Australian National Billiards. These Events have the VBSA “front and centre” on the World stage and need every possible support that you may provide. Please submit your Entries as soon as possible.

If you’re not a player of Billiards, please consider how you may support the VBSA in these Events. Perhaps you could assist with collecting International players on their arrival at the airport, or even in assisting them to be at the Snooker venues on the Saturday, or at Yarraville on the following days?

Our Association is only as strong as all the Members who make the effort for our sports.

Thank you for your support and interest.

Paul Cosgriff
President VBSA
10 May 2019

Please see the attached entry form for this very exciting tournament.  Note there are only 32 paid spots.

Enquiries re entries to be directed to George Hoy on 0403 047 840.  

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

All VBSA Members, and Members of our Affiliates, would be aware of the manner in which the Reventon Group, and the CEO and Founder, Chris Christofi, have been so supportive of our sports.

The VBSA wishes to recognise the Reventon Group, and provide an opportunity for our Members.

There will be a Presentation of “Make the most of the money you earn” by Chris Christofi, in April. Having attended previous presentations, I am relieved to report that there is no “hard sell”, and that it could be quite beneficial to some of our Members, Families, Friends and Staff.

The Presentation is at the Yarraville Club, 135 Stephen Street, Yarraville 3015 on Tuesday April 16th. Food & Drinks are served on arrival at 6pm. The Presentation should commence at 6:45pm.

This opportunity is for anybody who is a home owner, with a mortgage. Couples should have a combined income of $120,000 or more, and singles $80,000 or more.

The Reventon Group are offering $2000 towards your investment, for any Member or Associate of the  Australian Snooker Community, and a $2000 VISA Card for anyone providing a Referral.

Any VBSA Members, or their families and friends, who would like to attend the Presentation, to see & hear how they might benefit, should click on this LINK to register.

The VBSA would never wish anybody to place themselves under financial pressure. The Reventon Group is providing advice for those people, who are able to freely utilise an investment opportunity, without any pressure from anybody.

Thank you for your time and attention.

PAUL COSGRIFF
PRESIDENT, VBSA

Applications close 14th April

A course will be conducted by the Victorian Director of Coaching, Steve Mifsud, on Sunday 12th May, for those wishing to become accredited ABSC snooker and billiards coaches. The course will run from approximately 9.30 am to about 5.30 pm. Everyone will be provided with lunch; and those who pass the course will be provided with a logo coaches polo shirt and have their $50 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme fee paid. The cost of the course is $135. The venue will be the Reventon Academy at the Yarraville Club.

Download the entry form and follow the instructions.

Apply early - numbers are limited and shirt sizes are needed well in advance.

Revised fixtures have been uploaded to the Scores Webpage for BVB and CVB, highlighting clinics that are to be run prior to play on 1 April and 6 March 2019 respectively.  Arrangements for these are now finalised.

Please see attached report from Chris Christofi at Reventon.  The VBSA and all snooker enthusiasts are extremely appreciative of the support provided to our game by Reventon and we look forward to bigger and better things.