Hat Trick 1 Final Results  

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Please see the attached for details of this new exciting event. Note this also attracts Victorian ranking points

. Venue - Yarraville. Starts - Sun 28th May Entries close - Sat 20th May.

Prize money 

$1000

This tournament is for all buding young 11yrs to 19yrs who would enjoy the chance to win to become the first Yarraville U19 champion.

Does not matter what cue sport you play 8ball, 9ball, pool, billiards or snooker get your entry in now to give it a go.  

Victoria Masters Snooker Tournament

Venue - Yarraville Club, Melbourne. Starts - Sat 4th March to 5th March

Congratulations to George Spiteri on winning the Vic Masters Snooker Championship 2023

George was the best player on the weekend with not only winning but also got top break with a 84 he had a fight on his hands in the semi with Henry Lau when he went down 2nil but showed how well he was playing to come back and win the next 3 frames to take frame 5 on the black, in the final against Adrian Ridley it was a well fought out final with George playing great snookers and safe play that held Adrian's natural potting game back.

I would like to thank Larry Eforgan and his team of refeeres for doing a great job.

Hope to see you all at our next tournament.

Victoria has 2 Snooker Professionals on the World Snooker Tour - Neil Robertson and Ryan Thomerson. This video of their School visit has them playing on the same Junior Snooker Tables that the VBSA has installed at McKinnon Secondary College.  Click on this LINK. 

Tickets are now available for the World Snooker Federation 2023 Championship Supporter Raffle including

• Two tickets to all sessions of Quarters, Semis & Finals
• Travel Allowance
• Spending money
• Luxury accommodation
• A personal “behind-the-scenes” tour of the Crucible hosted by WPBSA Chairman, Jason Ferguson
• Total value $20,000
• $5,000 2nd & $2,000 3rd prize

Held at the Crucible in April & May 2023.

Funds raised will go to the ABSC to support junior, coaching and referee development programs.  A portion of the funds will also be returned to the State Association.

See attached flier for full details and how to obtain tickets.

Follow this LINK to see VBSA Facebook video

The Annual General Meeting of the Victorian Billiards & Snooker Association Inc. was held on Friday, December 2nd, 2022.

The Minutes, Reports and FYE22 Financial Audit are attached.

Steve Mifsud triumphed 6-5 in the Australian Open Final, defeating Roger Farebrother in an exceedingly high-standard contest.

In the 11-frame final, Roger compiled 4 breaks of 45 or more, while Steve provided 5 breaks of 50 or more, showcasing the skill and precision we have missed, at this venue, since 2019!

The enthralling tussle had Steve leading 1-0 despite Roger’s break of 45. Roger then made breaks of 76 & 81 and “stole” the next on the final Black, to lead 3-1.

On resumption, Roger led 4-1, before Steve fought back to 4-3 with breaks of 64 & 65. Responding with courage, Roger’s 54 break brought him to the brink of victory at 5-3.

Then Steve provided a magnificent finish for the spectators, with breaks of 50, 61 & 64 to achieve the Championship Win 6-5!

Steve has now won the Australian Open Championship on 7 occasions, and the far wall of the “Mounties” Billiard Room had a montage of photos,  highlighting (a younger) Steve, and the Final, when he played Dene O’Kane in front of our former Prime Minister, Bob Hawke AC.

Attached image shows Frank Dewens (ABSC President), Steve Fitzpatrick (“Mounties” Vice-President), Steve Mifsud and Roger Farebrother.

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.