VBSA Womens Info

2025 Vic Junior U12, U15, U18, U21 Snooker & Billi

Event Closed, draw has been announced and is attached.

Dates: 26th-27th October

Venue: Yarraville Club

To enter go to VBSA shop

Confirmed entries here (please allow a few days for processing)

Tournament Director: Philip Vassallo - 0426 635 050

By: Adam Beitner Mon 30th Sep 2024 - 10:27AM

Information
Draw and Schedule (pdf)

New Board Members

Please join us in extending a warm welcome to Heather Zappia, Alexandra Octavia & Katherine Newman as newly appointed members of the board.

Heather and Katherine have a long history in the game and bring a wealth of experience and unwavering passion as players and advocates for many years.

Coupled with that experience we are also pleased to welcome a newcomer to the sport, Alexandra. Alexandra recently started in the sport and invests many hours of dedication practicing at the RACV club and actively reaches out to many in our community in her quest to improve her skills and get to know the community.

Their dedication and enthusiasm are a testament to the strength of our community. It's inspiring to see such active involvement from our members in supporting the future of our sport and inspiring to see the diversity of experience which also ensures we meet government diversity requirements.

We are excited to work alongside these dedicated and motivated individuals and look forward to the great contributions they will bring.

By: Alec Spyrou Mon 4th Nov 2024 - 12:14PM

Harry Andrews 3 Snooker

Please see attached final results.

Tournament Director: George Hoy

By: Adam Beitner Sun 29th Sep 2024 - 1:10PM

Information
Final Results (pdf)

2024 National Women's Billiards and Snooker

Please join us all in congratulating your 2024 Women's National Winners

The 2024 Women's National Billiards Champion Lilly Meldrum in nailbiting win over our very own Julie Watson 236 - 227

The 2024 Women's National Snooker Champion Jessica Woods who won against the very talented and wonderful opponent Lilly Meldrum 4-1 in a gripping final. Live stream here

The standard of play in the throughout the Billiards and Snooker Championship was of the highest order.

Our deepest gratitude to all our sponsors, supporters, officials, players and the community for helping make this such a successful championship. A truly wonderful event with record entries!!!

Something we can all hold our heads up high for being part of.

By: Alec Spyrou Sun 21st Jul 2024 - 6:55PM

Ruby Roberts Vic Women's Billiards Championship

The results are now attached.

Congratulations to all who took part. Please join us in congratulating our 3 times in a row champion Julie Watson.

Thanks to all including our sponsors, supporters, competitors, officials and the Chetenham club for making this such an enjoyable event.

Please see terms and conditions and the draw attached. We wish all competitors an enjoyable event.

It’s time to get your entries in for the Ruby Roberts Victorian Women's Billiards Championship! Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the game, this is your moment to put all the skills you've learned at our "Billiards for Women" workshops into action.
Don’t worry if you're not completely clear on all the rules just yet—there will be plenty of time on the table on the day of the tournament for you to learn. Plus, we'll have plenty of seasoned players and accredited Referees on hand to guide you through the games.
Join us for a day of friendly competition, learning, and fun. Whether you're aiming for the trophy or just looking to enjoy the game, this tournament is for you. Let’s show them that we are here and help make the future of women's cuesports a reality together!
When: Saturday 22nd June
Where: Cheltenham Billiards and Snooker Club, Cheltenham Recreation Reserve
Time: 10am

By: Mark Dunn Wed 29th May 2024 - 7:37PM

Information
Tournament details, T's & C's (pdf)
Draw and Schedule (pdf)
Results (pdf)

2024 Victorian Women's Snooker Championship

Tournament Director’s Report:

2024 Victorian Women's Snooker Championship breaks all records!

Even with 2 withdrawals due to illness the event staged at the North Brighton Club contained the largest field of competitors in this event ever with many coming from different areas of inner and outer Melbourne and different cue sports including many from the 8 ball tables.

The first round matches were best of 3 matches in a round robin format across 4 groups. All matches were played in great spirit and it was not unusual to see players help out their less experienced competitors in the match with advice regarding the rules etc.

The top 2 winners the each group progressed to the quarter finals. These were:

Group 1 - Julie Watson & Karen Winter (Helena Williams equipped herself very well considering her lack of tournament play and is a star for the future).
Group 2 - Kathy Howden & Braedy Rickard (another player with natural talent to keep an eye out for).
Group 3 - Helen Cook & Michelle Hansen
Group 4 - Joey Tohme & Suzanne Allan

As we entered the knockout stages things got even more competitive and the pressure produced higher standards of play.

Quater final 1 - Julie Watson v Suzzane Allan (the potting machine as I like to call her) went to the wire with Julie needing to call on all her experience to win 3-2
Quater final 2 - Kathy Howden v Michelle Hansen was a very hard fought match with every point earned. Kathy overcame Michelle (who kindly mentioned in defeat how she had such a great time) 3-0
Quater final 3 - Helen Cook v Braedy Rickard. Helen Cook who did magnificently to finish top in her group fell to Bready losing 3-1
Quater final 4 - Joey Tohme v Karen Winter. Joey is one of those players who gives 101% on every shot and her dedication showed in a strong 3-0 over Karen.

The semi-finals started late in the evening and players were being helped with the increasing adrenaline of finals to produce great standards of play. The chocolates and resulting sugar rush may have helped, thanks for suggesting a lolly run Kathy ?.

The make up was a good representation of the mix of players. Two experienced players (Julie Watson and Kathy Howden) and two less experienced players (Braedy Rickard and Joey Tohme)

Semi final 1 - Julie Watson v Braedy Rickard. This was a hard fought semi which saw both players swap attack after attack and tactical play with Julie coming out ahead 3-1. Braedy was very happy with her performance and commented that "she could get used to this"
Semi final 2 - Kathy Howden v Joey Tohme. Kathy's experience came to the fore in her match against Joey who as usual fought for every shot but this time Kathy prevailed 3-1.

The Grand Final started very late and the concentration and battle was remarkable considering the hours played to this point.

Grand Final - Julie Watson v Kathy Howden. Two famous players doing battle once again. It was a very tight affair with many games being decided on the last few balls on the table. Kathy's determination won out this time with a good 3-1 over Julie but the margins were very fine.

The overwhelming sense of friendship and sportsmanship made for a special and incredibly enjoyable day. We are so proud to be able to host events that depict the best aspects of our sport and brings enjoyment and competition to a growing number of people. The future looks bright and we hope to exceed the entry numbers again next year.

We thank all competitors for supporting this sport and for those who were willing to try another cue sport. We look forward to seeing you all next year.

Please mention this experience to your friends and invite them along to any of our Women's Billiards and Junior and Women's snooker workshops which are free for all players to help grow their skills and the sport.

Thanks to all officials (Larry and Sam) who did an amazing job and helped players navigate their way around this wonderful sport.

Special thanks to Sue Turpie who stepped into refereeing. What a great job she did!

Thanks to Sam for taking wonderful photos. Thanks to the North Brighton Club for providing its wonderful facilities.

TD: Alec Spyrou

Photos: Sam Malcolm

By: Alec Spyrou Tue 21st May 2024 - 9:30AM

VIC Women's Snooker Championship

Highest entry numbers ever. Entry now closed

Draw and all details attached below

The VBSA are proud to announce the opening of the Victorian Womens Snooker Championship for 2024.

This event will attract ranking points that will apply to the Victorian State Open Rankings and the Victorian State Womens rankings

To help grow the sport the VBSA this year the VBSA created new Victorian Women's rankings and Victorian Juniors rankings.

This event will attract ranking points that apply to both the Victorian State Open Rankings and the Victorian State Women's & Junior rankings

See new rankings here

Enter here (Women $40, Juniors - U19 and Pensioners $20)

Entries close 12th May

Tournament Director: Alec Spyrou

By: Alec Spyrou Sun 28th Apr 2024 - 11:01AM

Information
Event details terms and conditions (pdf)
Groups, matches and playing times (pdf)
2024 Victorian Women's Snooker Results (pdf)

2023 Ruby Roberts Victorian Women’s Billiards C/sh

The Victorian women gave a heartwarming response to the call to enter this tournament and competition was that much improved because of it.

Nine talented players with another unfortunately forced to exclude herself due to illness, came together at the Cheltenham Billiards and Snooker Club, now the home of women's competition in Victoria, for what proved to be an enjoyable as well as competitive day.

All four tables at the club were at competion standard and thanks must go to Jon Loughron for the care and attention he gave both to the tables and the running of the day, this also included lunch for all the contestants and the referees.

Results (round robin results attached)

Julie Watson proved unstoppable in retaining her title but the form of Shelly Ames, appropriately mentioned by Julie in her victory speech, is something to watch for in future tournaments.

Mention must also be made of Mia Newman who at 14 is showing some real promise and certainly deserved her place in the semi finals.

Referees in attendance were Jon Moss, John van Zanden, Balraj Dhaliwal and Paul Cosgriff who took charge of the final. This was timed at 75 minutes with a score to Julie of 211 to Shelly's 105.

By: George Hoy Wed 7th Jun 2023 - 11:52AM

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Round Robin Results (pdf)

Victorian Womens Snooker Championship 2023

The Victorian Women’s state titles were held last weekend at the North Brighton Club with a small but quality field. Julie Watson proved to be the standout player in retaining the title she first won last year. New Victorian Joey Tohme pushed her all the way and will no doubt prove to be an asset to the state in all forms of table sports. Shelly Ames and Kathy Howden made the event very competitive and thanks must also go to John van Zanden as the main referee and the very competent grand final official.

By: George Hoy Thu 25th May 2023 - 2:09PM

2022 Ruby Roberts VIC Womens Billiards C/Ship

Congratulation to Julie Watson on winning the 2022 Ruby Roberts Victorian Womens Billiards Championship at Cheltenham on Saturday in a thrilling last ditch win over Anna Lynch.

That's the State Snooker & Billiards titles to Julie.

Fantastic effort.

By: Mark Dunn Mon 19th Sep 2022 - 12:47PM

Information
Results (pdf)

Victorian Billiards & Snooker Association Inc.

Representing & Developing Billiards & Snooker as a sport in Victoria

VBSA Patron: The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria.

VBSA

(Victorian Billiards & Snooker Association Inc.)

VBSA Patron: The Honourable Linda Dessau AC, Governor of Victoria.

Representing & Developing Billiards & Snooker as a sport in Victoria