NEARLY THERE !!
THE NATIONS TO WHERE ALL THE TROPHIES WENT
FESTIVAL OF BLACKBALL POOL
Coming towards the business end of the event in Coleraine, Northern Ireland.
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
MALTA BLACKBALL FEDERATION
WALES POOL ASSOCIATION
2024 FESTIVAL OF BLACKBALL POOL
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 ?
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)
2025 NATIONS CUP OF POOL (FOR A & B 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.
THE NATIONS TO WHERE ALL THE TITLES WENT
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 LINKS FROM THE SPA, BRIDLINGTON
BRIDLINGTON IS UPON US !!
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.
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
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
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
NEXT STOP - BRIDLINGTON !!!
THE NATIONS WHERE ALL THE TROPHIES ENDED UP
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
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
NEW EBA MERCHANDISE PARTNER & STORE
INTRODUCING THE NEW OFFICIAL EBA MERCHANDISE COLLECTION FROM ONBOARD !!!
2024 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS HEAD TO MALTA !!!
The International Blackball Federation Executive Committee is delighted to announce our first ever World Championships will be held in Malta from November 2nd to November 10th, 2024.