WPBSA – Pro Snooker Blog

A New Beginning

November 25, 2015November 25, 2015 matt2745 9 Comments

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Little did I know back in August 2008 when I started Pro Snooker Blog that it would go on to be the start of something that would change my life, but over seven years on it is now no exaggeration to say that.

With that in mind, today I have some important news for everyone who reads this site. I am delighted to announce that I have been offered and have accepted a full-time position at the WPBSA.

This does mean that there will be changes in respect of PSB, however you need not fear because I will still be working hard to provide the same service that I have during the past seven years and much more going forwards.

While I very much see this as not the end, but rather a new beginning, I do want to take a moment to reflect on how snooker has changed since PSB launched and to thank some of the people who have helped me along the way.

Entry Deadline This Week For WDBS Event

November 16, 2015November 21, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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Later this month, Gloucester’s South West Snooker Academy will host the first event to be staged by the new World Disability Billiards and Snooker (WDBS) body.

Entries Open For First WDBS Event

November 3, 2015November 3, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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The first tournament staged by the new World Disability Billiards and Snooker body will take place in Gloucester in November.

Online payment for entry is now available – for details CLICK HERE

Gloucester To Host First WDBS Event

September 24, 2015September 25, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

The first tournament staged by the new World Disability Billiards and Snooker body will take place in Gloucester in November.

WPBSA Launches World Disability Billiards And Snooker

September 21, 2015September 21, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

World Disability Billiards And Snooker (WDBS) is a new body which has been created to give more people with disabilities the opportunity to play cue sports.

WPBSA Statement

August 28, 2015August 28, 2015 matt2745 1 Comment

The WPBSA were today alerted to unusual betting patterns regarding the match between Thanawat Tirapongpaiboon and Martin O’Donnell at the Paul Hunter Classic in Germany.

The WPBSA monitor betting on ALL professional snooker and have the most sophisticated methods available today. Working with their partners worldwide and by liaising with the Gambling Commission, the WPBSA will review the available facts surrounding betting on this match. A decision will then be taken on whether any further action is necessary.

The Role of the WPBSA

August 18, 2015August 18, 2015 matt2745 Leave a comment

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As those of you who follow me on social media today might be aware, over at WPBSA.com I have taken a look at the role of the WPBSA and its various functions, which are perhaps far more varied than they might first seem.

Click here to read my post in full.

Ferguson Elected WCBS President

June 29, 2015June 29, 2015 matt2745 2 Comments

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Jason Ferguson has been elected as the new President of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS).

Ferguson received unanimous support in the election at the WCBS General Assembly, held in Wroclaw, Poland, home to the 2017 World Games.

Ferguson said: “Billiard Sports are united in the mission to become part of the Olympic Programme. We have seen great recent success in the SEA Games held in Singapore, and Cue Sports will once again participate in the 2017 World Games. I am honoured to be asked to lead our sport in this next phase of promoting the core values of the Olympic Movement.”