The 2024 Australian National Snooker Championship has been won by Steve Mifsud - for a record 11th time - in an amazing display of skill, professionalism and “coolness under pressure”!
Steve Mifsud has been setting the standard for Australian Snooker Players, especially in this Championship, for nearly 25 years, and the other 7 Quarter-Finalists have all recognised this, and aspired to “be like Steve”.
And they are!
The QF between Kurt Dunham and Vinnie Calabrese showcased the manner in which the Sport of Snooker can be incredibly cruel, in “the run of the balls”, and yet, both Kurt and Vinnie showed unbelievable Calmness and Character to produce a Sporting Contest to live long in our memories!
Xavier Daw showed his “coming of age” in reaching the QF, and Shaun Dalitz required all of his experience and skill to win that match. Adrian Ridley lost his QF to Steve, however, as a previous Champion, he has already shown his Champion qualities.
Steve Hanna had an extremely interrupted time coming into the Tournament, and to reach the QF shows he is “made of stern stuff”. Cale Barrett was able to overcome Steve Hanna because of all the lessons he has taken from watching and playing in this Championship.
Australian Snooker has a wealth of talent coming through to overtake the “Record-setting” Champion, and the Organisers, Officials, Sponsors, and Partners, involved, should be rightly proud of their participation , commitment, and all their efforts.
Her Excellency, Professor the Honourable Margaret Gardner AC, Governor of Victoria, and Patron of the VBSA, attended the Final, as a guest of the VBSA, and showed a real interest in the players, and our Sport.
The VBSA is extremely grateful to all.
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- Proof of age will be required
- Format: Pending entries
- Snooker & Billiards – Saturday & Sunday
- Strict dress rules apply, plain long sleeve shirt, dark dress trousers, black shoes and waistcoat.
Why are the 2018 championships being played in 2017? As it incorporates selection for Victorian state representatives to the Australian Junior Championships Teams Nationals in Adelaide, 7-14 January 2018.
Age groups - Under 12, Under 15 & Under 18. Snooker & Billiards. Sat 25th Nov & Sun 26th Nov at Yarraville Club / Reventon Snooker Academy. Entry fee - $15.00 - Allows play all age groups (where qualified) both Snooker & Billiards. To qualify as junior entrant must be under age group at 1st January 2018. Tournament Organiser - Tony Fridman 0414 534 575 Entries close - Fri 17th Nov.