ANNOUNCING THE 2026 EBA POOL FESTIVAL

 

Onboard Partnership

 
Statement from Onboard Sportswear
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“We are incredibly proud to officially partner with the Gibraltar Pool Association (GPA). Our relationship with the GPA is built on trust, shared values, and a commitment to elevating the experience for players, supporters, and the wider pool community.
In supporting and working with the GPA, this also strengthens our existing partnership with the EBA, which will again see us serve as the Official Merchandise & Clothing Partner of the forthcoming Nations Cup in Gibraltar in 2026.
Returning to the Europa Sports Complex in Gibraltar for the 2026 Nations Cup is a privilege. It’s a venue that delivers unforgettable moments and an atmosphere unlike anywhere else, and we are honoured to contribute to that environment with apparel that reflects the passion and professionalism of the event.
At Onboard, our goal is always to deliver quality, innovation, and designs that players are truly proud to wear. We look forward to supporting the GPA, EBA and all participating nations from 9th–19th April 2026, and to playing our part in what promises to be another exceptional Nations Cup.
We can’t wait to be back in Gibraltar and to continue our journey with the GPA. Here’s to a fantastic event ahead.”
— Ceri Morris
Co-Founder & Director, Onboard
More to follow soon 🎱



GIBRALTAR VOLUNTEERS

Volunteer Call !!!
Want to be part of something special? Experience something magical?
Join our Volunteer group/team. We are looking for volunteers to help out during the lead up, during the event and post event.
Get in touch!!

Send us an email to: info@gibraltarpoolassociation.gi 



COUNTDOWN TO THE 2026 NATIONS CUP IS ON !!!


 

WHERE IT ALL WENT AT THE 2025 EUROS

TEAM EVENTS

MENS A ~ England
MENS B ~ Ireland
LADIES A ~ England
LADIES B ~ England
SENIORS A ~ Malta
SENIORS B ~ Scotland
MASTERS A ~ Ireland
MASTERS B ~ Scotland
GRANDMASTERS A ~ Northern Ireland
GRANDMASTERS B ~ Northern Ireland
UNDER 15 A ~ Malta
UNDER 15 B ~ England
UNDER 18 A ~ England
UNDER 23 A ~ England
LEARNING DISABILITIES A ~ Wales

INDIVIDUAL EVENTS

MENS ~ Mevrick Zammit (Malta)
LADIES ~ Alex De Frates (England)
SENIORS ~ Dan Wells (England)
MASTERS ~ Niven Adams (Scotland)
GRANDMASTERS ~ Keith Brewer (England)
UNDER 15 ~ Darragh Gallagher (Northern Ireland)
UNDER 18 ~ Rhys McLaughlin (Northern Ireland)
UNDER 23 ~ Jack Begley (England)
LEARNING DISABILITIES ~ Thomas Heal (Wales)
WHEELCHAIR ~ Liam Casey (Ireland)

DOUBLES EVENTS

UNDER 15 ~ Tom Seaton & Shaun Murray (Scotland)
UNDER 18 ~ Oliver Goddard & Eli Jackson (England)
UNDER 23 ~ Steven Muscat & Nordai Desira (Malta)
LEARNING DISABILITIES ~ Liam Daly & Georgie Lynam

IT'S NEARLY TIME !!!

It all starts this coming Saturday 8th November in Ennis, Ireland. 

All live real time scoring and stats will be on LEAGUE APP LIVE. Download it from your store and enter the site name EBA



2025 EBA EUROPEAN BLACKBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

There are just over two weeks to go until eleven Nations battle it out for all the titles on offer across the various sections of Men's, Ladies, Seniors (Over 40's), Masters (Over 50's), Grandmasters (Over 60's), Learning Disabilities, Under 23's, Under 18's and Under 15's

The West County Hotel in Ennis, Ireland is the venue and it is sure to be a fantastic event.

All the live scores will be on League App Live and there will also be live streaming.

The biennial European Championships were last held in Malta in 2023, here are all the current Title holders

'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 

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)


DRESS CODE FOR THE UPCOMING EUROS IN ENNIS

 

2026 EBA NATIONS CUP OF POOL

 



BIG NEWS FROM THE EBA !!!

The EBA are thrilled to announce that the 2026 Nations Cup of Pool will be heading to a brand-new destination ~
GIBRALTAR !!!
After many fantastic years in Bridlington, we are ready for an exciting new chapter. Gibraltar will host this prestigious International Event in 2026 – bringing together the best of Blackball in a stunning, sun-soaked setting.
Dates will be confirmed soon, so get ready to mark your calendars and start planning !!
We’d like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank the Spa Arena and East Riding of Yorkshire Council for their incredible support over the past 20 years ~ it has been a fantastic journey.
But now, it’s time for a new era, a new location, new memories, and the same unforgettable Blackball experience.
See you in Gibraltar !!!



SOUTH AFRICA CONFIRMED FOR 2026 WORLD BLACKBALL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Fantastic news today from the International Blackball Federation as they confirm South Africa as host venue for the 2026 World Championships. The Championships will take place in Cape Town from 24th October - 1st November 2026 and it is sure to be a spectacular Event showcasing the best of Blackball and of Cape Town itself. 

More information to follow as and when we get it.

CURRENT WORLD CHAMPIONS FROM 2024

MENS TEAM  -  Scotland
LADIES TEAM  -  England
SENIORS TEAM  -  England
MASTERS TEAM  -  England
GRANDMASTERS TEAM  -  England
UNDER 23  -  Wales
UNDER 18  - England
UNDER 15  -  England

MENS INDIVIDUAL  -  Lydan Debono (Malta)
LADIES INDIVIDUAL  -  Margaret O'Driscoll (Ireland)
SENIORS INDIVIDUAL  -  Gerard Heaney (Northern Ireland)
MASTERS INDIVIDUAL  -  Scott Dunbar (Scotland)
GRANDMASTERS INDIVIDUAL  -  Martin Rothwell (Ireland)
UNDER 23 INDIVIDUAL  -  Charlie Begley (England)
UNDER 18 INDIVIDUAL  -  Jaden Billingham (England)
UNDER 15 INDIVIDUAL  -  Cohen Bradford (England)
WHEELCHAIR  -  Roy Kimberley  (England)



WHERE ALL THE MEDALS WENT AT THE NATIONS CUP

TEAMS GOLD & SILVER

MENS A  -  England  /  Northern Ireland
MENS B  -  Scotland  /  Scotland
LADIES A  - Scotland  /  England
LADIES B  -  England  /  Wales
SENIORS A  -  England  /  Scotland
SENIORS B  -  England  /  England
MASTERS A  -  England  /  Scotland
MASTERS B  -  Wales  /  England 
G'MASTERS A  -  England  /  Northern Ireland
G'MASTERS B -  Scotland  /  England
UNDER 15 A  -  Malta  /  Northern Ireland
UNDER 15 B  -  Northern Ireland  /  England
UNDER 18 A  -  England  /  Scotland
UNDER 18 B  -  England  /  England
UNDER 23 A  -  England  /  Malta
UNDER 23 B  -  Scotland  /  England
LEARNING DISABILITIES A  -  Wales  /  Scotland
LEARNING DISABILITIES B  -  Scotland  /  Wales

INDIVIDUALS GOLD & SILVER

MENS  -  Graeme Sillars (Scotland)  /  Stuart McCullough (Scotland)
LADIES  -  Gillian Hayes (Scotland)  /  Donna Evans (Wales)
SENIORS  -  Matt Steeper (England)  /  Nick Powell (England)
MASTERS  -  Billy Snaddon (Scotland)  /  Ian Sergeant (Wales)
GRANDMASTERS  -  Steve Woodier (England)  /  Keith Brewer (England)
UNDER 15  -  Jake Castaldi (Malta)  /  Bailey Earlston (England)
UNDER 18  -  Thomas Dobie-Howard (England)  /  Charlie Earnshaw (England)
UNDER 23  -  Anthony Monarch (England)  /  Preston McInnes (Scotland)
LEARNING DISABILITIES  -  Kieran Kay (Scotland)  /  J.Elliott (England)
WHEELCHAIR  - Tony Southern (England)  /  Dave Beaumont (England)

DOUBLES GOLD & SILVERR

UNDER 15  -  O.Newton & J.Hawkesworth (England)  /  D.Gallagher & N.Corkish (Northern Ireland)
UNDER 18  -  J.Hull & M.Kusa (Northern Ireland)  /  G.Dunn & D.Reilly (Scotland)
UNDER 23  -  P.McInnes & A.Monarch (Sco & Eng)  /  C.Randall & J.Roberts (England)
LEARNING DISABILITIES  - A.Reynolds & K.Kay (Scotland)  /  S.Regan & J.Elliott (England)
WHEELCHAIR  -  D.Beaumont & G.Walker (England)  /  R.Brown & D.Gibson (England)

TOTAL MEDAL COUNT PER COUNTRY



BRIDLINGTON IS UPON US !!!

The 2025 EBA Nations Cup of Pool is upon us as we count down to kick off this coming Saturday in the Spa Arena, Bridlington. Week 1 sees Men's, Ladies, Seniors (Over 40s), Masters (Over 50s) and Grandmasters (Over 60s) take to the baize.

FOR LIVE STREAMING  -  Search You Tube for TYP Live
FOR LIVE SCORING AND ALL STATS  -  Download LEAGUE APP LIVE, enter the name EBA at the top then just select from the drop down menu.

Week 2 from Sunday 13th April to Wednesday 16th April inclusive is the turn of the Under 15's, Under 18's, Under 23's, Learning Disabilities & Wheelchair.

We will be playing on Blackball Tables with blue Strachan 861 cloth and Super Aramith Pro Cup balls. Everything brand new for the Tournament.














2025 NATIONS CUP MERCHANDISE NOW ON SALE

Check out the official 2025 European BlackBall Association (EBA) Nations Cup collection, featuring fresh new designs and exciting new products ! Whether you're supporting the EBA or sporting your colours with pride, we've got six colours available to choose from in each product.

Shop now at: https://onboardsportswear.com/colle.../official-eba-store...

Plus, we’ll be on-site at the Nations Cup with exclusive merchandise available for purchase ! Don’t miss out—grab yours now !

#EBANationsCup  #NewMerch  #Onboardsportswear 



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