All Teams
being entered into each category for the 2025 Nations Cup of Pool in
Bridlington must be
confirmed to the EBA by - SUNDAY 22nd DECEMBER 2024
(Note - This is actual Teams only, not player names at this stage)
WELCOME TO THE EBA TO REUNION ISLAND
La Reunion, who attended the recent Blackball World Championships in Malta, become our 15th member and we look forward very much to seeing them at our upcoming events.
IBF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS MEDALS TABLE
After a fantastic 9 days of Pool in Malta here are where all the medals ended up
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NEARLY THERE !!
The 2024 Taom IBF World Blackball Championships start this coming Saturday in the Double Tree by Hilton Hotel in St Paul's Bay, Malta.
We wish everyone from all over the globe safe travels to and from the event in what promises to be a fantastic occasion.
You can keep up to date with live scoring, results, tables and all the stats on LEAGUE APP LIVE. Select the heading IBF then navigate through the menus to check everything out.
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THE NATIONS TO WHERE ALL THE TROPHIES WENT
Men's Team = WALES
Seniors Team = SCOTLAND
Masters Team = ENGLAND
Grandmasters Team = ENGLAND
Under 15 Team = ENGLAND
Under 18 Team = SCOTLAND
Under 23 Team = SCOTLAND
Men's Individual = NORTHERN IRELAND (Steven McGurn)
Ladies Individual = ENGLAND (Alice Paylor)
Seniors Individual = ENGLAND (Chris Price)
Masters Individual = WALES (Tyron Williams)
Grandmasters Individual = ENGLAND (Ian Smith)
Under 15 Individual = ENGLAND (James Hawkesworth)
Under 18 Individual = SCOTLAND (Ryan Erskine)
Under 23 Individual = WALES (Conor Caniff)
FESTIVAL OF BLACKBALL POOL
Coming towards the business end of the event in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
All the scores, group tables and stats can be be viewed on League App Live under the heading EBA
2025 EBA EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS
2025 EBA EUROPEAN BLACKBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS
The EBA have received three fantastic bids to host the 2025 European Championships. Unfortunately only one can prevail and the successful bid will be announced in due course. Good luck to all.
In alphabetical order bids are as follows -
BLACKBALL FEDERATION OF IRELAND
West County
Hotel, County Clare, Ireland.
Dates - 8th November
- 16th November 2025
MALTA BLACKBALL FEDERATION
Double Tree
by Hilton Hotel, Qawra, Malta
Dates TBC - November
2025
WALES POOL ASSOCIATION
The National
Indoor Athletics Arena, Cardiff
30th August
- 5th September
2024 FESTIVAL OF BLACKBALL POOL
Fantastic news as the 2024 International Festival of Blackball Pool in association with the EBA is announced for October.
Playing days are 15th to 20th October 2024
We are heading to Coleraine on the beautiful north coast of Northern Ireland, the Lodge Hotel playing host in what will be another great event. We were last there in 2016, see below for the winners from that year, recognise any names ?
MEN'S - Wales
LADIES - England
SENIORS - Scotland
MASTERS - Northern Ireland
U23 - England
U18 - England
U15 - Wales
MEN'S - Drew Sloan (Northern Ireland)
LADIES - Claire Peaty (England)
SENIORS - John Hartley (England)
MASTERS - Kevin McIlroy (England)
U23 - Jake Dylan-Newlove (England)
U18 - Callum Coleman (England)
LADIES - England
SENIORS - Scotland
MASTERS - Northern Ireland
U23 - England
U18 - England
U15 - Wales
MEN'S - Drew Sloan (Northern Ireland)
LADIES - Claire Peaty (England)
SENIORS - John Hartley (England)
MASTERS - Kevin McIlroy (England)
U23 - Jake Dylan-Newlove (England)
U18 - Callum Coleman (England)
U15 - Kian Monaghan (England)
2025 NATIONS CUP OF POOL (FOR A & B TEAMS)
The dates have just been confirmed for the 2025 EBA Nations Cup of Blackball Pool.
The unique Bridlington Spa will host as follows -
MENS, LADIES, SENIORS (Over 40s), MASTERS (Over 50s) & GRANDMASTERS (Over 60s)
Playing days are - Saturday 5th April to Friday 11th April
UNDER 15s, UNDER 18s, UNDER 23s, LEARNING DISABILITIES & WHEELCHAIR
Playing days are - Sunday 13th April to Wednesday 16th April
Reminder that all Teams (A & B) in the Men's, Ladies, Seniors, Masters, Under 18s, Under 23s & LDs will be 5 person Teams from 2025. Grandmasters Teams (A & B) will be 3 person teams as will Under 15 Teams.
2024 IBF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
The countdown is on to the 2024 International Blackball Federation 2024 World Pool Championships. The fantastic Hilton Double Tree Hotel in Qawra in Malta is the venue in what will be the biggest and best Blackball Championship yet.
All players must stay in the Hilton Double Tree Hotel. To reserve a room contact the following Booking Agent by email
hermina.bonsfield@aplusdmc.com
Twin room for sole use = € 98
Twin room = € 114
Triple room = € 161
Rates are inclusive of daily breakfast and VAT. Rates exclude an Eco Tax of € 0.50 per person per night
THE NATIONS TO WHERE ALL THE TITLES WENT
MENS A - Scotland
MENS B - Wales
MENS INDIVIDUAL - England (Jordan Evetts)
LADIES A - England
LADIES B - England
LADIES INDIVIDUAL - England (Amy Beauchamp)
SENIORS A - England
SENIORS B - England
SENIORS INDIVIDUAL - Scotland (Davy Marky)
MASTERS A - England
MASTERS B - Scotland
MASTERS INDIVIDUAL - Scotland (Ray Stuart)
GRANDMASTERS A - England
GRANDMASTERS B - Scotland
GRANDMASTERS INDIVIDUAL - England (Keith Brewer)
UNDER 23 A -England
UNDER 23 B - England
UNDER 23 INDIVIDUAL - England (Kyle Cope)
UNDER 23 DOUBLES - Wales (Josh Collett & Craig Ingham)
UNDER 18 A -England
UNDER 18 B - England
UNDER 18 UNDIVIDUAL - England (Jaden Billingham)
UNDER 18 DOUBLES - Northern Ireland (Gerard Heaney & Rhys McLaughlin)
UNDER 15 A - Northern Ireland
UNDER 15 B - England
UNDER 15 INDIVIDUAL - Northern Ireland (Jack Hull)
UNDER 15 DOUBLES - (Jack Watson & Lewis Weirbionski)
LD A - England
LD B - Scotland
LD INDIVIDUAL - England (Lance Richardson)
LD DOUBLES - Scotland (Andrew Fleming & Liam Walker)
WHEELCHAIR INDIVIDUAL - England (Dave Beaumont)
WHEELCHAIR DOUBLES - England (Gary Swift & Geoffrey Bland)
2024 EBA NATIONS CUP WELL UNDERWAY
Play has started in Bridlington. All live updates, results, tables and Singles are on League App Live. Enter the name Eba, click on the Podium and away you go.
Live streaming on TYP Live.
LIVE STREAMING LINKS FROM THE SPA, BRIDLINGTON
850 Players 128 Teams 12 Countries 40 Blackball Tables and 3 Matches on live stream. Bridlington Spa welcomes the 2024 Nations Cup.
No PPVs, No forced Sign ups, just free to view action across 3 Platforms.
So where can you watch it?
TYPLive:
YouTube:
Facebook:
Get notified of matches via these groups >
TYPLive Whatsapp:
TYPLive Discord:
Our coverage starts on Sunday 17th March at 9.00am.
BRIDLINGTON IS UPON US !!
Next Sunday 17th March, hundreds of players from across different categories will be ready for play in the seaside town of Bridlington on the beautiful East Yorkshire coast. The Spa Arena will be the venue for the 2024 EBA Nations Cup of Pool and we wish all players, officials, family and friends a wonderful time.
All fixtures, live scores, results, tables etc throughout the events can be viewed on LEAGUE APP LIVE which can be downloaded onto your smart phone from your App store. Enter the name Eba, click on the podium and it's all there.
850 players in 128 teams from 12 different countries over the 12 days will take to the light blue baize on 40 Blackball tables.
Australia - Belguim - Catalonia - England - Gibraltar - Ireland - Malta - Northern Ireland - Scotland - Shetland - South Africa - Wales
Big thanks to our sponsors, VISIT EAST YORKSHIRE, IWAN SIMONIS TABLE COTH, ARAMITH BILLIARD BALLS and ON CUE WORLD
Partnership with Chalk Talk & Micro Brew Radio
We are thrilled to announce a groundbreaking partnership
between the European Blackball Association (EBA), the International
Blackball Federation (IBF), and Chalk Talk, in collaboration with Micro
Brew Radio. This alliance marks a significant step forward in promoting
the sport of Blackball pool globally and providing a platform for
players to share their stories and experiences.
As part of this partnership, a player from each member nation will be featured in weekly interviews on Chalk Talk's immensely popular podcast and YouTube channel. From May leading up to the eagerly anticipated B Team Festival of Pool in association with the EBA event in Coleraine this October and the prestigious World Championships in Malta this November, audiences worldwide will have the opportunity to hear directly from the players themselves.
Moreover, we are excited to announce that these captivating interviews will be uploaded to Mixcloud and Spotify, ensuring that fans can access them conveniently and enjoy them on their preferred platforms.
At the core of this initiative is the celebration of players and their invaluable contributions to the sport. We believe that every player has a unique story to tell, and through these interviews, we aim to showcase the diversity and talent within the Blackball pool community. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rising star, this platform is for you to share what representing your country means and to provide insights into your journey in the world of Blackball pool.
We are immensely excited about the possibilities this partnership holds and the impact it will have on the Blackball pool community. Together, we will elevate the sport to new heights, inspire the next generation of players, and create unforgettable moments leading up to the pinnacle events later this year.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be inspired by the stories of passion, dedication, and excellence from the world's top Blackball pool players.
Let's make history together!
Dave Goldsmith/Gillian Rolston/Sean Rumbado
As part of this partnership, a player from each member nation will be featured in weekly interviews on Chalk Talk's immensely popular podcast and YouTube channel. From May leading up to the eagerly anticipated B Team Festival of Pool in association with the EBA event in Coleraine this October and the prestigious World Championships in Malta this November, audiences worldwide will have the opportunity to hear directly from the players themselves.
Moreover, we are excited to announce that these captivating interviews will be uploaded to Mixcloud and Spotify, ensuring that fans can access them conveniently and enjoy them on their preferred platforms.
At the core of this initiative is the celebration of players and their invaluable contributions to the sport. We believe that every player has a unique story to tell, and through these interviews, we aim to showcase the diversity and talent within the Blackball pool community. Whether you're a seasoned veteran or a rising star, this platform is for you to share what representing your country means and to provide insights into your journey in the world of Blackball pool.
We are immensely excited about the possibilities this partnership holds and the impact it will have on the Blackball pool community. Together, we will elevate the sport to new heights, inspire the next generation of players, and create unforgettable moments leading up to the pinnacle events later this year.
Stay tuned for more updates and get ready to be inspired by the stories of passion, dedication, and excellence from the world's top Blackball pool players.
Let's make history together!
Dave Goldsmith/Gillian Rolston/Sean Rumbado
REFEREES BLACKBALL EXAM
Date - Saturday 16th March
Time - 4.00pm
Where - Boardroom, Spa Arena
Cost - €25 per person
Payable in advance to -
Bank Details
European Blackball Association
BIC: IPBSIE2D
IBAN: IE14IPBS99064229361782
JUST 10 WEEKS TO GO
In exactly 10 weeks time today teams will have arrived in East Yorkshire for the 2024 EBA Nations Cup of Pool. And what a sight awaits, new players especially, as they enter the fantastic Spa Arena in Bridlington one of the greatest if not the greatest arenas in the World for Pool.
WELCOME PORTUGAL
# Portuguese Blackball Association
# PBA
# European Blackball Association
# Stronger Together
# Welcome
NEXT STOP - BRIDLINGTON !!!
Playing days are as follows -
Sunday 17th March to Friday 22nd March
Mens, Ladies, Seniors, Masters, Grandmasters
Sunday 24th March to Wednesday 27th March
Under 15s, Under 18s, Under 23s & Learning Disabilities -
Wheelchair TBC
THE NATIONS WHERE ALL THE TROPHIES ENDED UP
'A' TEAM
EVENT WINNERS
MENS -
England
LADIES - France
SENIORS - England
MASTERS - Wales
GRANDMASTERS - England
UNDER 23 - France
UNDER 18 - Malta
UNDER 15 - Scotland
LEARNING DISABILITIES - Wales
'B' TEAM
EVENT WINNERS
MENS -
England
LADIES - England
SENIORS - Scotland
MASTERS - Scotland
UNDER 15 - England
LADIES - France
SENIORS - England
MASTERS - Wales
GRANDMASTERS - England
UNDER 23 - France
UNDER 18 - Malta
UNDER 15 - Scotland
LEARNING DISABILITIES - Wales
LADIES - England
SENIORS - Scotland
MASTERS - Scotland
UNDER 15 - England
INDIVIDUAL WINNERS
MENS - Craig Marsh (Wales)
LADIES - Chucky Preston (Northern Ireland)
SENIORS - Andy Lucas (England)
MASTERS - Derek Smyth (Ireland)
GRANDMASTERS - Keith Brewer (England)
UNDER 23 - Kyle Cope (England)
UNDER 18 - Steven Muscat (Malta)
UNDER 15 - Jake Castaldi (Malta)
LEARNING DISABILITIES - Thomas Heal (Wales)
WHEELCHAIR - Roy Kimberley (England)
LADIES - Chucky Preston (Northern Ireland)
SENIORS - Andy Lucas (England)
MASTERS - Derek Smyth (Ireland)
GRANDMASTERS - Keith Brewer (England)
UNDER 23 - Kyle Cope (England)
UNDER 18 - Steven Muscat (Malta)
UNDER 15 - Jake Castaldi (Malta)
LEARNING DISABILITIES - Thomas Heal (Wales)
WHEELCHAIR - Roy Kimberley (England)
ALL THE SCORES AND STATS FROM MALTA
For all the Frame x Frame live scoring download the LeagueAppLive App and enter the name EBA. You can also view all the fixtures, League tables, Stats and Individual draws from all the various sections.
NEW EBA MERCHANDISE PARTNER & STORE
INTRODUCING THE NEW OFFICIAL EBA MERCHANDISE COLLECTION FROM ONBOARD !!!
Are you ready to take your support for the EBA to the next level ? The brand new EBA Store has just launched with an amazing line up of merchandise that will have you looking like a Pro on and off the table.
Jerseys ~ We've got not one, but four uniquely designed jerseys that will make you stand out in the crowd.
Midlayers ~ Keep warm and stylish with our all new EBA midlayers, designed to provide maximum comfort and show your unwavering support for the EBA.
Add your name ~ Personalise your purchase by adding your surname on the back of either jersey or midlayer.
Visit our Official EBA store today and grab your favourite top
#ebamerch #investinyourperformance #getonboard
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