http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/ The latest Blog feeds from www.bsasa.com.au en-us Thu, 28 Feb 2019 20:24:22 +1100 Rocketspark http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2737/ABSC-joins-the-World-Snooker-Federation/ The ABSC has been invited to join the WPBSA's World SnookerFederation. The Executive stated that they would make a decision regarding this invitation after hearing the positions put forward at the recent IBSF AGM. Wewere happy to hear from Jason Ferguson that the IBSF and WPBSA are indiscussions, and that there could be a resolution within the coming months. TheABSC & the NZBSA jointly proposed a motion at that AGM that our wish is forthe two bodies to work together. This was met ... Sun, 03 Dec 2017 10:19:01 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2737 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2708/Monty-s-Wrap-2017-State-Minor-Snooker-Championships/ A great weekend of snooker, a congratulations to all contesting, well played and well enjoyed by all. The format was Round Robin with 4 groups of 5 the 2 highest placed from each group to progress into the round of 8 knock out stage.  Some great performances from players who did not reach that stage with the likes of Sarah Moeahu who won her first match at open State titles. Hilton Moeahu who was one win from placing into the last 8, and Dennis Wignall who lost his first 5 frames before ral... Mon, 27 Nov 2017 23:02:43 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2708 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2701/Jason-Ahmad-wins-the-State-Minor-Snooker-Championship/ State Minor Snooker Finalists. Jason Ahmad on the right with Peter Darby.... Mon, 27 Nov 2017 07:56:23 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2701 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2697/State-Snooker-Minor-Championship-2017-Day-1/ The two round robin teams from the morning session (with Jimmy Georgiadis!)From left: Jenny Budd, Dennis Wignall, Peter Weber, James Giannaros, Barry Jenner, Craig Hese, Sarah Moeahu, Mike Cacciola, John Quinlan and Kane Weekley... Sat, 25 Nov 2017 22:36:43 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2697 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2675/JUDY-WINS-HER-MATCH-3-2-IN-DOHA/ After a very competitive showing in her first match, Judy won her second match against Irina Gorbataya of Russia.  She was down 1 frame to 2 in the best of 5 match but finished strongly to record her first victory of the tournament.  Frank tells me it was a torrid match lasting nearly five hours!  I spoke to Judy the night before she played  and she commented on how comfortable she felt playing on the Shender tables in Doha and that her experience on the Venue's tables had ma... Tue, 21 Nov 2017 21:27:55 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2675 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2645/JUDY-DANGERFIELD-AT-IBSF-WORLD-CHAMPIONSHIPS/ Back row from left  Steve Ebejer, Theresa Whitten, Caroline Ruscitti, Belinda Ngo, Judy Dangerfield, Frank Dewens  (ABSC president ) Front row from left  Peter McCullagh, Adrian Ridley, Josh Gorski,  Kathy Howden, Chris Todd, Steve Mifsud  Association player Judy Dangerfiled with the rest of the team in Doha including our very own Frank Dewens. The schedule of matches can be found on this link  http://www.ibsf.info/  ... Sat, 18 Nov 2017 12:05:02 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2645 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2676/RICKY-EMERY-WINS-NATIONAL-8-BALL-TITLE/ Following his recent victory in the SA Snooker Championship, Ricky Emery has travelled to Canberra and has won the National Men's singles 8 ball championship.  Ricky had to overcome a very tough match against Rusty Wheeler of NSW in his semi-final winning 9/7.  He then met Gus Di Giorgio of Victoria and won  an enthralling final 10/8.Another tremondous performance.... Fri, 17 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2676 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2677/SA-8-BALL-TEAM-ON-TOP-AT-THE-NATIONALS/ The 2017 SA 8 Ball TeamBack row left: Roland Green, David Rothhall, Dave Ewing, Shane Cripps, Paul Hancock, Ricky Emery, Jason Tucker & Jaden DomeikaFront row left: Mike Cacciolla (co-capt.); Chris Ormsby (team manager) & Sawan Naker (co-capt.)At the end of the minor round at the 8 Ball National Teams Championship, SA finished on top recording 11 wins and a draw from their 14 matches.  All of the team are Association members except Chris and Shane.  We will need to recruit those three ... Thu, 16 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2677 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2649/2017-MASTERS-BILLIARDS-FINAL/ The Semi-finalists from the left:- Roger Davey, Peter Udycz, Nes Fernandez and Barry Jenner.   This was the culmination of a long season of billiards matches played with handicaps.  Both Nez and Barry had "high" handicaps with Nes finishing top of the player list at the end of the minor round.  The semi-finals were close affairs both going to a deciding third match.  Peter Udycz was too strong in the final beating Barry Jenner 2 nil.  Well done Peter!... Sat, 11 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2649 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/post/2650/THE-VENUE-RE-OPENS/ From the left: Farham Bhatta, Chris Wignall, Dennis Wignall, Quinton Monteleone, Gary Hazell, Darren Mace, Muhammad Chaudry, Tom Stergiopoulos, Peter Platanitis, Chelsea Hilder, Brain Chen, Khan Zahid, Cliff Daniels, Habib Issac, Josh Smales & Judy Dangerfiield.The Venue has been renovated and re-opened on Tuesday 7th November 2017.  Pictured are the players from the Tuesday night competition played on the opening night.... Tue, 07 Nov 2017 00:00:00 +1100 http://www.bsasa.com.au/blog/#post2650