Entries for Reventon Hat Trick III are now open. 

See attached flyer for full details.

In consideration of our members, the VBSA is instigating, with immediate effect, changes to the Pennant Dress Regulation; ByLaw No.2.

The changes relax the rules regarding permissible trousers and shoes and clarify clothing rules for females. 

Please note the relaxed rules DO NOT apply to the Finals Dress Regulations.

Click this LINK to view updated ByLaws.

Victorian State Snooker Champion - Congratulations to James Mifsud

We had a family affair with James Mifsud V Steve Mifsud

The number 1 and 2 ranked players in Australia.

James came out the winner 4 frames to 1

Breaks James 52,53 Steve 67c 51 

This is the third time in 4yrs James has defended his Victorian title well done.

A big thank you to all involved with special thanks to Larry Eforgan and his team of referees. 

Neil Robertson and Thailand's Mink Nutcharut beat Mark Selby and Rebecca Kenna 4-2 in the final of the new BetVictor World Mixed Doubles at the end of a tournament which showcased women’s snooker to a vast audience.

Read the full story, and see Nutcharut's fantstic 74 clearance, at https://wst.tv/robertson-and-nutcharut-win-landmark-doubles-title/

Congratulation to Julie Watson on winning the 2022 Ruby Roberts Victorian Womens Billiards Championship at Cheltenham on Saturday in a thrilling last ditch win over Anna Lynch. 

That's the State Snooker & Billiards titles to Julie. 

Fantastic effort.

Further Update

For those attending Harry’s Funeral on Thursday, the refreshments following will be held at the Wantirna Hill Club, 715 Boronia Road, Wantirna.

Therefore, you are best to park in the Wantirna Hill Club Car Park, and then walk through the connecting gate to 733 Boronia Road, to attend at Heritage & Heritage Funerals.

Update.  Funeral arrangements for Harry Andrews.

Heritage & Heritage Funerals, 733 Boronia Road, Wantirna.
10.00am Thursday the 8th of September

All of Harry’s friends are welcome to attend.

The VBSA Members, and all involved with VIctorian Snooker, are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Harry Andrews (92) on Wednesday afternoon.

An icon of our game, Harry won the Victorian Snooker Championship in 5 successive years, from 1967-1971. He was Runner-Up in the Australian Snooker Championship in 1970.

In 1966, and 1972, Harry was Runner-Up in Victoria’s State Title to Bob McLass, our other great Champion of the Era - making 7 Successive Finals.

Everybody who met Harry would have acknowledged a very fine person, who always competed strongly at our sports, and, with an appreciation of everyone else’s efforts.

Last Friday, the 50th Holding of the Andrews/Atkins Shield was a superb Event, highlighting the tremendous legacy that Harry Andrews, and Ron Atkins OAM, have bequeathed to our Sports.

We are saddened at Harry’s passing but thrilled to have had Harry’s presence in our Sports and our lives.

RIP Harry Andrews

UPDATE:

We have had good news rearding George Hoy. He successfuly underwent a triple heart bypass operation yesterday and is in ICU recovering.

George and his family would like to thank everyone for all the support. We wish George and his family all the best for a full recovery. 

We ask you for your understanding during this difficult time as we try to cover the VBSA workloads. 

Victoria’s STEVE MIFSUD is the 2022 Australian National Billiards Champion after defeating MICHAEL PEARSON in the Final, at the Yarraville Academy, today.

STEVE won the Final by 1545-832, and is a deserving Winner of the “Oswald Sealy Perpetual Trophy”. 

Over the course of the Championship, STEVE made breaks of 255, 249, 237, 231, 229, 216, 207, 202 and made 13 more century breaks.

Fellow century-break makers were (Runner-Up) Michael Pearson (from NSW), (Semi-Finalist) Rodney Nelson, James Mifsud, John Schenck and (Semi-Finalist) Joshua Burns (from Tasmania).

The VBSA and the ABSC are extremely grateful to all the players, especially those who travelled from Interstate.

The Yarraville Club provided magnificent facilities, and tremendous support for our Sports over these last 11 days.

We are extremely appreciative of all our Sponsors, and the manner in which they ensure that our Sports continue to grow, and expand into our Communities.

The “live-stream” of the Final is still available on CueballTV on YouTube.

Results available on ABSC website at  https://absc.com.au/result-detail?2022/australian-national-billiards-championship-2022

The Final of this year’s Pacific International Billiards, at the Yarraville Club’s Academy, provided one of the most amazing matches in living memory!

Presented in the photograph: Sourav Kothari (L), from India, was playing Rob Hall (R), from England, and the Final was Refereed by Garvin Gray (C), from Queensland.

The Final required the Winner to amass 1500 points, and there was a significant interval when the “leading player” had passed 750 total points, and concluded their “visit” to the table.

In this Championship Final, having amassed 4 century breaks by the Interval, Sourav was leading by 780 points to 223! In most sports, this would be considered an insurmountable lead, but with World-Class Billiards players  “No Lead Is Safe”!

After the interval, Rob Hall produced breaks of 177, 78 and 391 (Highest Break of the Championship!) to not only catch Sourav, but to “storm” to a slender lead!

 Not to be outdone, Sourav provided his 5th Century-break of the Final, and was able to regain the lead, with the finishing line in sight.

With Rob trailing 1321 to 1422, Sourav was able to produce a break of “78 unfinished” to achieve the win, and be crowned “Champion”!

Rob Hall displayed tremendous fighting qualities to reach the lead in the latter stages of the contest. And Sourav showed incredible steadiness under pressure to finish out with a break of 78!

 All who were fortunate to witness this “Titanic Struggle”, will long remember an enthralling contest between two Great Champions!

Congratulations to Sourav Kothari

Replay of the Final is still available on CueballTV on YouTube

Results available on ABSC website at https://absc.com.au/result-detail?2022/pacific-international-billiards-2022

The 2022 Victorian Juniors tournament took place on Saturday May 28^th at the Brunswick Club.

There were a total of 10 entries and all competitors arrived at the venue with plenty of time to spare. It highlights their passion to play.

After the round robin stages, we were left with:-

The U18’s final contested between Sean Dempsey and Ciaran Dempsey which saw Sean the eventual winner.

The U16’s final contested between Ciaran Dempsey and Dion Romanos with Ciaran lifting the trophy.

The U12’s final where Advay Joshi defeated Mia Macheda.

It was a long day for all of the competitors but they all remained enthusiastic throughout the day and displayed excellent sporting qualities.

Congratulations to: -

Sean Dempsey (2022 Victorian Under 18 Champion)

Ciaran Dempsey (2022 Victorian Under 16 Champion)

Advay Joshi (2022 Victorian Under 12 Champion)

Well done to all competitors on the day. We hope to see you all back next year.

The tournament director was Tony Fridman who was ably assisted by Lynda and Marc Fridman – a real family affair.

Thanks Tony for an excellent tournament and also for all the work you did to get so many entries at short notice.