Ladies Day will once again be held during this year’s Betfred World Snooker Championship on Wednesday, 2nd May, 2018 at the Sheffield Winter Garden across from the iconic Crucible Theatre. Returning for a sixth successive year, the day aims to encourage women to participate in snooker at all levels, including the[Read More…]
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WCBS Statement Denounces WSF Affiliation
The rolling saga between the numerous and often confusing number of governing bodies, international federations, and anything else with an acronym within cue sports took another twist on Thursday. The World Confederation of Billiards Sports – an umbrella organisation that represents the cue sports of snooker, pool, and carom –[Read More…]
WPBSA and IBSF Clash in Fiery Exchange
The relationship between the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association and the International Billiards and Snooker Federation has been strained again following the release of more statements effectively attacking one another. With the inaugural championships of the World Snooker Federation, a sub-body of the WPBSA, set to commence next week[Read More…]
WSF Championships Receives 140 Entries
The inaugural World Snooker Federation Championships this month will see more than 140 players battle it out at the Dolmen Hotel in Malta. The first ever WSF Championships gets under next Wednesday, March 14, and runs for ten days with three different tournaments set to take place – rivalling the long-held[Read More…]
Germany’s Simon Lichtenberg Given Professional Tour Card
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) has announced that Simon Lichtenberg will be granted a two-year Main Tour card. Lichtenberg brilliantly became Germany’s first champion in a major international amateur tournament when he claimed the European Under-21 Championship in Sofia last week. However, his success immediately took on[Read More…]
2017 Highs and Lows – Part One
As 2017 draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on what has been another enthralling year in snooker. There have been many talking points over the course of the last twelve months both on and off the table. Tomorrow, we’ll take a look at a few of the best[Read More…]
English Association Joins World Snooker Federation
England will continue to play a key role in the development of amateur snooker as the English Association of Snooker and Billiards (EASB) has become the latest National Federation to become a full member of the World Snooker Federation (WSF). Responsible for the governance of amateur snooker and billiards in[Read More…]
World Snooker Federation Support Grows with Australian Addition
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[Read More…]
WPBSA Backs World Seniors Tour
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) announced on Thursday its involvement in the beginning of an official WPBSA World Seniors Tour. The WPBSA stated: “While the World Snooker Tour has gone from strength to strength in recent years, it is vital that we consider the longevity of the careers of[Read More…]
Shaun Murphy Elected to WPBSA Board
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association held its Annual General Meeting in Scotland on Wednesday. Nigel Mawer QPM stood for re-election to the board as a director. Shaun Murphy also stood for election to the board for the first time. Ahead of the AGM, Alan McManus offered his resignation[Read More…]
