Information about the Newcastle Australian Snooker and Billiard Scene

2025 Tony Tamplin Shield 5 Man Handicap Snooker Winners

L>R back row: Bill Shoesmith , Matt Hawkins, Bill Edwards, Richard Evans , Dave Mackie, Daniel Grant ©, Chris Lochrin, L>R front row: Scott Morris, Doug Cant, Thomas Adnum

Congratulations to the Kahibah Kings five Man Handicap Snooker Team who won the 2025 Tony Tamplin Shield after a decisive win over minor premiers Belmont 16ft No. 1 winning 3-0 at Newcastle City.

Richard Evans and Bill Shoesmith both lost the first frame but fought back to win 2-1 against Phil Mowbray and Peter McKenzie. Thomas Adnum and Matt Hawkins were up 1-0 when Bill Edwards won his game 2-0 over Sean Ellis to complete the major premiership win for the Kings.

Commiserations to minor premiers , Belmont 16ft (1) who had a great season. Chris Mungoven (ECBC 2) had the highest break of 53 during the season (negative handicap player) and James Berressford (Toronto Workers) scored 46 (positive handicap player.)

Many thanks to Newcastle City for hosting the Grand Final.

Winter 2025 Lightning Billiards Winners

L>R Charlie Elliot, Micheal Mudiman ©, Neil Pratt, Richard Evans Absent: Dave Mackie & Gay Johnson

Congratulations to the Kahibah Sports Club Billiards Team who defeated minor premiers , Belmont 16ft Club in the Grand Final of the Winter 2025 Lightning Billiards Competition.

Kahibah Sports King Cobras’ Charlie Elliott took out the seasons high break for negative handicap players with a break of 42. Toronto Workers’ Dieter Major took out the seasons high break for positive handicap players with a break 39.

Over 50s Handicap Snooker

L>R, Terry Caslick , Charlie Pickard , Chris Baker © , Gary Thompson , Steve Eaton(absent : Paul Zacharko , Peter Snape, Mark Toward, Paul Lowe ,Steve Drysdale, Ian Potts, Chris Bramhill ,Charlie Murry, Neil Fatania)

Congratulations to the Newcastle City Over 50s Handicap Snooker Team who defeated ECBC 1 by 2-1 to win the 2025 Nev Agland Shield. Wins to Terry Caslick and Gary Thompson.

Commiserations to ECBC 1 who had a great season. Thanks to Belmont 16ft Club for hosting the final.

Highest break for the season was scored by Steve Eaton (Newcastle City) – negative handicap player – who scored 50 in the major semi-final and Chris Baker and Don Flanagan – positive handicap players who both scored 38.

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2024 NDBSA 14& Under Tournament

IMPORTANT – Ordinary Resolution outcome and revised draw for Tony Tamplin (2024 Winter season)

Dear Club Presidents, team Captains and Members,

Following the Special General Meeting (SGM) and hearing of the ordinary resolution, please find attached the minutes, outcome and any supporting documentation.