The World Snooker Federation (WSF) has announced that the Australian Billiards and Snooker Council (ABSC) is the latest National Federation to have become a full member of the organisation.
For over a century, Australia has been a key area for both snooker and billiards with legendary players such as Walter Lindrum and Horace Lindrum succeeded by modern-day greats Eddie Charlton and Neil Robertson.
The world champion in 2010, Robertson famously came to the UK with £500 in his pocket and has since gone on to earn over £3.5m career prize money, establishing himself as one of the world’s best players.
A winner again in Scotland last weekend where he claimed his 13th ranking crown, he has already provided inspiration for other players in Australia to follow in his footsteps and his role will be supported by the new development opportunities that will be created under this new cooperation.
World Billiards recently successfully held a landmark coaching course at the Reventon Academy, Yarraville Club in Australia.
WSF Treasurer Mike Peachey said: “I am very pleased with the magnificent news that the Australian Billiards & Snooker Council has agreed to join the WSF and I look forward to positively working with the ABSC Board.”
“Australian players have enjoyed a rich history of champion players in World Billiards and Snooker and, by joining the WSF, there will be major opportunities for the future of all Australian players.”
ABSC President Frank Dewens added: “I am looking forward to the future we have now provided for our aspiring snooker players and the opportunities ahead of them.”
“We have been fortunate in the past with some of the world’s greats in cue sports and we have now laid the foundation for others to follow. I applaud the Board of the ABSC for making the decision to join the WSF.”
The formation of the WSF was instigated by the WPBSA as a global sports governance initiative to bring together both amateur and professional constituent parts of the sport.
Full membership to the WSF is open to any official National Federation which shares a vision for clear and transparent sports development.
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nice piece. McConachy was from New Zealand.
Thanks, Shane. You’re spot on.