Grand Finals results from Monday, 29th November 2021, as follows.
A State Billiards (AVB)
• Yarraville def Kooyong 6/2
B State Billiards (BVB)
• Yarraville G def Kooyong 6/2
B State Snooker (BVS1)
• Brunswick def NBC Ball Breakers 7/3
C State Snooker North (CVS1N)
• Burwood RSL def Camberwell Cue Sports 7/2
C State Snooker South (CVS1S)
• Frankston Franks & Beans def Bentleigh Club 7/6
D State Snooker (DVS1)
• Cheltenham Lions def Hit Villagers 7/1
Congratulations to all our Premiers & commiserations to the Runners Up. And thanks to the referees, photographers & all venue managers for conducting of finals series. Congratulations also to Top Break & Most Frames winners in all grades.
Team photos & polo shirt will now be prepared. This may take a few weeks, considering time of year.
My sincere thanks to all players & officials for getting 2021 done & dusted. It's been an "interesting" year.
Score Registrar
Prize pool $3,600 (based on 64 entries)
High break (75+) $200 + $50 roll-over
15 red line-up challenge (dependent on schedule)
- Venue: Yarraville Snooker Academy
- Date: 4th & 5th Dec ( subject to covid restrictions being lifted )
- Entries close : Closed
- Tournament Director: George Spiteri
- Enquiries to: info@spiteriphoto.com
- Mobile: 0412 574 830
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You must be double vaccinated as required by the Victorian State Goverment to play in this tournament.Members who have entered and cannot comply with Vic State Goverment requirments please get in touch with George Spiteri for a full refund,
Entry fees
- Adults $50
- Juniors $20
Payment (Entries will only be accepted with payment).
- Complete this form
- Send proof of the bank payment (a copy of the receipt or transaction) by email to Treasurer@vbsa.org.au AND Tournaments@vbsa.org.au
Entry details & conditions (prize money, schedule, dress code, late arrival policy etc.)
See attached
Conditions of entry
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Congratulations to John Schenck beating James Mifsud to win his third Victorian Billiards Championship
The final was contested with John coming out opening a lead of 200 in the first hour only to be caught by James within 40 going to the break.
It looked like it was going to be a very close match but when we started the second half of the final, John just got his head down with continually playing some great shots to keep James from getting in the game.
John proved that over many years he still had what it takes to be a champion.
I would like to thank Larry Eforgan and his team of referees for all the hard work they put in over the two days.
- Snooker is back with the top players fighting out Victoria’s top snooker Prize.
This tournament is not about prize money, it’s the chance to put your name in the history books.
We have just had the final between the top two ranked players in Vic, what a final it was Johl Younger came out fighting in the first frame with a 130 clearance and continued in the second with 65,
James Mifsud was in shock but was not going to take this laying down and came out in the third frame with a 72 break and we were seeing some great potting, especially the long potting from James. He continued in the fourth with breaks of 49 & 39 to make the score line 2 -2. Both players not giving an inch. Johl came back in the fifth frame with a break of 59 to lead 3 - 2 but James was not finished yet. The sixth frame was tight with great safety by both with James finally getting past the post with a clearance of 59. It all then came down to the final frame. James opened with a break 49 which was enough to keep Johl at bay for the rest of the frame and forcing a concession needing 4 snookers after James potted the brown.
A big thanks goes to the organisers, getting things up and running at short notice after lockdown restrictions were lifted and an answered call from the referees who once again did sterling work over a tiring weekend for them.
Jim Lewis excelled once again as the grand final referee and many positives also came out from the very recently accredited Balraj and Maurice, Amol Abdagiri also gets a mention for stepping into the only gap left on Sunday morning.
It is with much sadness we share news that 5-time Victorian Snooker Champion of the 1960s and 70s era, Robert McLass, affectionately known as Bobby McLass to his friends, has passed away.
After a battle with cancer this last year Bob passed away at the age of 92 on Saturday, 20 November 2021, leaving his beautiful wife of 68 years, Marea, and daughter, Michelle. Bobby was a devoted husband and father and lived for his family. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the McLass family for their loss.
A large framed photograph displaying Bobby's 5 title years recorded hangs on the wall at the Yarraville Snooker academy & to further honour Bobby McLass the VBSA will be observing a minute of silence at the pennant finals today.
Please see the attached heartfelt tribute to Bobby McLass from Dale MacKay.
Photo of Bob (left) with Bruce McPhee
A private family funeral is being held on Tuesday 30th November in Geelong. A celebration of Bobby's amazing life will be held at a later date.
It is with great pleasure that we announce that from 11:59pm tonight (Thursday 18th Nov) Victoria will see a major lifting of COVID restrictions.
What changes:
• No density limits means we can welcome spectators back to our billiard rooms;
• Masks are no longer required when playing or inside venues where social distancing is possible.
• Referees can assist players with ancillary equipment
• Shaking hands before and after matches is permitted
• Equipment need not be cleaned between matches
What stays the same:
• Check in still required upon entry to the venue and to the billiard room
• Existing vaccination requirements remain in place
Whilst these are no longer required we suggest that players/venues consider these safety measures:
• Players, spectators & officials should continue to attempt to socially distance where possible.
• Venues continue to provide hand sanitiser & its use is recommended.
• Equipment and balls should be wiped down before & after play.
For further details see media such as https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-18/victoria-records-new-covid-cases-and-deaths/100629434 or visit government COVID website
Grand Finals were conducted on Wednesday, 24th November 2021, at Yarraville with the following results.
A Premier Snooker (APS)
• NBC Mustangs defeated Dandenong RSL; 7/5
B Premier Snooker (BPS)
• Brunswick defeated Focus; 7/5
C Premier Snooker (CPS)
• Dunya Entertainment defeated NBC Legends; 7/2
Congratulations to the Premier teams and commiserations to the runners up. Team photos & polo shirts will be available ASAP.
Thanks to all players, team managers, venue managers, referees, website/system managers & the VBSA Board for getting 2021 done & dusted. It's been a difficult time and we all look forward to a "Covid normal" 2022 season.
Score Registrar
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Monday 8th November.
- B Grade Snooker (BVS1). Brunswick vs Frankston RSL. Frankston has forfeited.
- C Grade Snooker (North/CVS1N). Hit & Run vs Dandenong RSL. Dandenong RSL has forfeited.
- C Grade Snooker (South/CVS1S). Franks & Beans vs Hampton Pool Boys. Hampton has forfeited.
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Wednesday 10th November.
- A Grade Snooker (APS). NBC Ball Breakers vs RACV. RACV has forfeited.
- C Grade Snooker (CPS). Dunya Entertainment vs Bentleigh Club. Bentleigh has forfeited.
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Monday 15th November.
- B Grade Snooker (BVS1). Burwood RSL vs Frankston RSL. Frankston has forfeited.
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