The VBSA Board is pleased to announce that Ms Kim Ivett has been chosen to take the role of Board Director on the ABSC Board and will represent the state of Victoria. Ms Ivett has performed many valuable actions on behalf of the sport both in Victoria and beyond to the benefit of all participants in cue sports. Ms Ivett brings good communication and strength in media representation to the national body. Our president, Mr Paul Cosgriff has further roles to take on and said he is most grateful to Ms (Kim) Ivett for stepping up to this role. He will be available for any assistance she needs
Excitement builds as players and visitors arrive in Melbourne for the Reed Furniture World Open Billiards, Endeavour Life Care World Billiards Championship, and Sylex Ergonomics World Women’s Billiards Championship at the RACV City Club from October 6-12.
The world’s leading billiards players compete for the oldest World Championship trophy, the John Roberts Trophy, which dates from 1870. The World Billiards Championship was last held in Melbourne in 1934 when Australia’s legendary Walter Lindrum successfully defended his title against English great Joe Davis.
The Reed Furniture World Open Billiards, a warm-up event, runs on Sunday 6th and Monday 7th October.
The Endeavour Life Care World Billiards Championship starts on Tuesday 8th October and culminates in the final on Saturday 12th October.
The World Women’s Billiards Championship, being held for the first time in Australia, runs on Friday 11th October.
Matches will be streamed on the World Billiards YouTube channel
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwan1g_8gB4c4gL0o8xVl1Q
Reed Furniture World Open Billiards match information and scores are at
http://www.wbeventsonline.com/?page_id=57&TID=319
Endeavour Life Care World Billiards Championship match information & scores are at
http://www.wbeventsonline.com/?page_id=57&TID=318
Sylex Ergonomics World Women’s Billiards Championship match information and scores are at
http://www.wbeventsonline.com/?page_id=117&TID=321
The RACV City Club at 501 Bourke Street Melbourne https://www.racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-club/city-club.html welcomes spectators to the event but reminds them that visitors to the Club are required to comply with the RACV Club dress code of smart casual including a collared shirt or polo shirt for men.
See https://www.racv.com.au/travel-leisure/racv-club/footer/etiquette.html for details. Matches on most days will run from 10:00AM to 9:00PM AEST. Tickets including reserved seats are available at the door.
Follow the tournament progress on the World Billiards, Australian Billiards & Snooker Council, Victorian Billiards & Snooker Association, and 2019 World Billiards Championship websites and Facebook pages.
All members please note that the VBSA is acting in best prudential practices of handling your money.
In August 2019 the board ratified the following payment policy when entering events VBSA run tournaments
- Cash payments will not be accepted
- Cheques will not be accepted
When does this take effect?
This was implemented immiately with unconditional application of this rule in place by 31st December 2019.
What do I need to do?
The Board asks that should you wish to enter a VBSA associated tournament or event that you make arrangements to purchase your entry via either
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the online shop http://www.vbsa.org.au/vbsa_shop/shop_cart.php via the website or
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credit the appropriate fee through your bank (Remember to add your name as a reference to allow us to easily identify your entry payment)
For people without access to the internet please enlist the help of a friend or relative to pay & process your entry for you.
All entry forms will indicate this change and already include VBSA banking details.
Only paid entries can be processed to the draw. Unpaid entries will not be added to the draw after the closing date under any circumstances after 31st December 2019
This message was emailed and sent via SMS to all members for their notification and action.
If you have any questions about this change don’t hesitate to contact any member of the VBSA board who will be happy to help http://www.vbsa.org.au/VBSA/vbsa_contact.php
All VBSA members will be concerned to hear that Henry Chetcuti, an institution in the VBSA for so many years, suffered his second heart attack on Sunday 11th October 2020. You will be pleased to hear that Henry is recovering well and is very grateful for our Paramedics and, I'm sure, everyones well wishes.
Speedy recovery, Henry.
Note that all grades have been set at 4-man teams and that the provision of supper, including post match drinks, is banned to avoid compromising social distancing measures.
Your attention is drawn to the Mandatory requirement for players, teams and Clubs to adhere to Federal/State Government guidelines, as well as those imposed by the VBSA with guidance by the ABSC. Details of these are available in below post. All Team Entries require sign off of your agreement to these requirements. Player, team and Club expulsion for non-adherence, as well as government fines, will be the responsibility of the Clubs.
Please view this Youtube clip https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG_arEa3BKU&t=1s
Chris Christofi is about to participate in his third Vinnies CEO SleepOut and has committed to raising $80,000.00 to help those in need. Reventon will also show support by donating 75 cents for every dollar that he raises.
This year Vinnie's asked for all the CEO's to participate virtually by sleeping in their backyard, in their car or on their couch.
Chris has decided to sleep out on the streets of Melbourne for two nights at the end of June with his wife Billie.
Times are tough at the moment but together we can make a difference and change the lives of many.
$20 will help feed 1 person while $55 will help feed a family for a day.
No donation is too small, if our whole network were able to give up one coffee a week and donate the money instead, we would be able to hit our target and help those who need it most.
To make a donation please click on the link below.
https://www.ceosleepout.org.au/fundraisers/chrischristofi/melbourne
If you would like to see Chris' experience sleeping out on the coldest nights of the year, please follow him on social media @ChrisChristofi
There are many ways you can help - by making a donation, sharing this post with your network or by doing both. Chris appreciates everyone’s help in spreading the message.
The Championship League is being shown live on U.K. TV (ITV), and also on Foxsports here in Australia.
Please see below the dates and times for the upcoming UK Snooker.
With all the trouble and incovenience we face today with COVID-19, let us not forget the significance of today, ANZAC Day, and place our problems in perspective.
There will be very few VBSA members whose parents, grandparents, even immediate family, have not been impacted by the various conflicts Australia has been involved in.
Let us all pause to remember their sacrifice, commitment & dedication.
LEST WE FORGET.
PS. And while on the subject, our thoughts are with the families of the 4 Victoria Police members who lost their lives so tragically this week. Vale.
The Yarraville Club, a major and long time VBSA sponsor, has taken the current COVID-19 crisis head on by providing Take Away & Home Delivery services over the Easter period. VBSA members are strongly urged to take advantage of this service to show our community's support for the Club and in appreciation of their amazing support of the VBSA. Below is their message to members.
During these unprecedented times, we want to reassure you that when our doors re-open, we will be ready to welcome you back for a meal and a drink so you can once again catch up with family & friends.
We are not sure when this will happen (hopefully soon) so until we can, we are serving TAKEAWAY MEALS (and drinks) that you can “pick up” or we can “home deliver” to the local area.
Just call the Club on (03) 9689 6033 to place your order and come and pick up or we will deliver for free for orders over $25.00 within the local area. These must be pre-ordered by 12pm Tuesday as we want to accommodate everyone whilst minimising any wastage
When delivering, we will be following social distancing recommended guidelines.
As an added offer, we are including a FREE bottle of our House Wine with every order over $100.00 Click this LINK to browse the menu and see what’s on offer”
We are also open every day over Easter for lunch and dinner. Just call the Club to order….
We wish you and your family a safe and Happy Easter and look forward to the day we can all socialize again at Yarraville Club…”your Community Club” at 135 Stephen Street Yarraville
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