Welsh Open
Welsh Open 2026 venue confirmed as ICC Wales, Newport
The ranking event returns to Welsh soil in March 2027 with expanded qualifying pathways for home players.
Welsh Open Qualifiers · Entries now open
The home of snooker and billiards in Wales.
Welsh Snooker is the national governing body for snooker and billiards in Wales — developing players, running competition, and championing the game from grassroots to world stage.
Featured
Jackson Page retains Welsh Professional title in Cardiff showpiece
A dominant final performance on home soil as the Welsh number one secures back-to-back national honours in front of a sold-out Rhondda crowd.
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Latest news
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From the baize
Juniors
Under-16 squad named for Home Internationals
Women's
Women's Tour expands to six Welsh legs in 2026/27
Governance
Safeguarding policy updated — clubs briefing on 22 April
Coaching
New Level 2 coach pathway launches across four regions
Fixtures & entries
Full calendar →
Upcoming events
| Date | Event | Venue | Category | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Welsh Amateur Championship — Round 1 | Tredegar SC | Senior Men | Live draw | View → |
| 25 Apr | Welsh Women's Masters | Cue Zone, Cardiff | Women's | Entries open | Enter → |
| 02 May | Under-18 National Finals | Rhondda Institute | Juniors | Entries open | Enter → |
| 09 May | Billiards Open Championship | Prince of Wales SC | Billiards | Opens soon | Notify → |
| 16 May | Seniors (O-40) National | Llanelli Snooker Club | Seniors | Entries open | Enter → |
| 23 May | Welsh Pairs Championship | Tredegar SC | Open | Closed | Draw → |
Rankings snapshot
Full rankings →
Who's on form
Men's Order of Merit
- 1 Jackson Page4,280
- 2 Michael White3,915
- 3 Daniel Wells3,640
- 4 Duane Jones3,120
- 5 Lee Walker2,880
Women's Order of Merit
- 1 Sophie Nix2,940
- 2 Laura Evans2,610
- 3 Megan Davies2,245
- 4 Ffion Thomas1,980
- 5 Carys Hughes1,720
Under-18 Juniors
- 1 Liam Pritchard Jr.1,860
- 2 Owain Rees1,640
- 3 Tomos Jenkins1,490
- 4 Rhys Morgan1,310
- 5 Alfie Williams1,155
Billiards
- 1 Paul Bennett1,540
- 2 David Causier1,420
- 3 Gareth Edwards1,180
- 4 Huw Roberts1,040
- 5 Ieuan Lloyd925
Strategic Plan 2026–2031
Read the strategy →
Five priorities. One shared vision.
To position the WBSA as a premier platform for talent development, community engagement and international competition — fostering excellence and inclusivity across Wales.
01
Governance & Sustainability
Strengthen our structure for effective governance and long-term sustainability.
Priority 1 →02
Inclusion & Accessibility
Make snooker and billiards accessible to all — regardless of age, gender, ability or location.
Priority 2 →03
Participation Growth
Increase grassroots engagement and overall participation across Wales.
Priority 3 →04
Player Development
A robust pathway from beginner to elite — doubling players in national rankings by 2031.
Priority 4 →05
Communication & Engagement
Better digital platforms, stronger partnerships, and a connected membership.
Priority 5 →
Our 2031 targets
Measurable KPIs. Member-led direction.
The 2025 member survey set our course: stronger digital presence, clearer player support, a louder voice for youth. These are the headline targets we're accountable to.
+50%Participation growth by 2031
2×Players in national rankings
40%Underrepresented group representation
+50%Engagement across channels
Key documents
- Strategic Plan 2026–2031PDF · Published
- 2025 Member Survey — FindingsPDF
- Constitution & Bye-LawsPDF
- Safeguarding PolicyPDF
- AGM MinutesPDF
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News & stories
Reporting from across the Welsh game — results, player features, governance updates and development news.
Welsh Open
Welsh Open 2026 venue confirmed as ICC Wales, Newport
Ranking event returns to Welsh soil in March 2027 with expanded qualifying pathways.
Juniors
Under-16 squad named for Home Internationals
Eight-player squad travel to Belfast in June to defend the 2025 title.
Women's
Women's Tour expands to six Welsh legs in 2026/27
Prize fund doubles as BetVictor confirm three-year partnership extension.
Governance
Safeguarding policy updated — clubs briefing on 22 April
All affiliated clubs invited to online briefing on new v4.0 framework.
Coaching
New Level 2 coach pathway launches across four regions
Funded places available for clubs in North, Mid, South-West and South-East Wales.
Men's
Michael White into quarter-finals of World Snooker event
Cwmbran cueman produces stand-out 141 break en route to last eight.
Billiards
Causier clinches Welsh Billiards Masters
A 12-frame final swings late in the Newport decider.
Juniors
Regional academies enrol record 210 juniors
Waiting lists active in Cardiff and Wrexham — new sessions being added.
Governance
Strategic Plan 2025–2029 published
Four-pillar strategy sets growth, performance, participation and governance targets.
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Events & fixtures
Welsh Snooker sanctioned events from grassroots amateur opens to the Welsh Professional Championship. Live draws, frame-by-frame scores and historical results are hosted on our partner platform Snookerscores.
| Date | Event | Venue | Category | Format | Status | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Apr | Welsh Amateur Championship — R1 | Tredegar SC | Senior Men | Best of 7 | Live draw | View → |
| 25 Apr | Welsh Women's Masters | Cue Zone, Cardiff | Women's | Best of 9 | Entries open | Enter → |
| 02 May | Under-18 National Finals | Rhondda Institute | Juniors | Best of 7 | Entries open | Enter → |
| 09 May | Billiards Open Championship | Prince of Wales SC | Billiards | 150 up | Opens 20 Apr | Notify → |
| 16 May | Seniors (O-40) National | Llanelli SC | Seniors | Best of 7 | Entries open | Enter → |
| 23 May | Welsh Pairs Championship | Tredegar SC | Pairs | Scotch | Closed | Draw → |
| 06 Jun | North Wales Open | Wrexham SC | Open | Best of 5 | Entries open | Enter → |
| 13 Jun | Under-14 Junior Tour Finals | Cue Zone, Cardiff | Juniors | Best of 5 | Opens 01 May | Notify → |
| 27 Jun | Welsh Women's Championship | ICC Wales, Newport | Women's | Best of 11 | Opens 12 May | Notify → |
| 04 Jul | Welsh Professional Championship | Rhondda Institute | Professional | Best of 15 | Invite only | Info → |
Home/Rankings
National rankings
Official Welsh Snooker Order of Merit across Men's, Women's, Juniors, Seniors and Billiards. Live rankings and player stats are maintained on our partner platform Snookerscores.
| # | Player | Region | Events | Centuries | Points | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jackson Page | Rhondda | 9 | 18 | 4,280 | ▲ |
| 2 | Michael White | Cwmbran | 9 | 14 | 3,915 | ▬ |
| 3 | Daniel Wells | Neath | 8 | 11 | 3,640 | ▲ |
| 4 | Duane Jones | Cardiff | 9 | 9 | 3,120 | ▼ |
| 5 | Lee Walker | Tredegar | 8 | 7 | 2,880 | ▲ |
| 6 | Ryan Davies | Llanelli | 9 | 6 | 2,540 | ▲ |
| 7 | Andrew Pagett | Swansea | 8 | 5 | 2,280 | ▼ |
| 8 | Kishan Hirani | Cardiff | 7 | 4 | 2,040 | ▬ |
| 9 | Owen Davies | Wrexham | 8 | 3 | 1,820 | ▲ |
| 10 | Gareth Allen | Newport | 7 | 3 | 1,680 | ▬ |
Home/Coaching & development
Coaching & development
Pathways for players, coach qualifications, and support for clubs — delivered across four regional academies.
Coach qualifications
Become a Welsh Snooker coach
Level 1 — Coaching Assistant
£95
Entry-level qualification for supporting coaches in club and junior settings.
- 2-day in-person course
- Safeguarding module
- Open to 16+
- WBSA-accredited
Level 2 — Club Coach
£240
Deliver sessions independently at affiliated clubs and in schools programmes.
- 4-day course + assessment
- Technical and tactical modules
- Requires Level 1
- Funded places available
Level 3 — Performance Coach
£480
Work with elite juniors, senior tour players and national squad systems.
- Residential weekends × 3
- Mentor-led case studies
- Invitation pathway
- WPBSA partnership
Player pathway
From first break to national team
1
Discover
Cue Crew taster sessions for 7–11s at 40+ clubs across Wales.
2
Develop
Regional academies (North, Mid, South-East, South-West) — weekly structured coaching.
3
Perform
National Junior Squad, Women's Performance Squad, Senior Training Group.
4
Represent
Welsh selection for Home Internationals, European & World events.
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Governance & about
Welsh Snooker (WBSA) is the recognised national governing body for snooker and billiards in Wales, affiliated to the WPBSA and supported by Sport Wales.
The board
Our leadership
A ten-role board aligned to our five strategic pillars, with dedicated Players' and WRA representation ensuring members and referees are heard at every level.
ChairmanTBC
Vice-Chairman & Strategic DirectorAndrew Ferguson
SecretaryTBC
Director of FinanceTBC
Director of GovernanceTBC
Director of InclusionTBC
Director of Participation GrowthTBC
Director of Player DevelopmentTBC
Director of CommunicationTBC
Players' RepresentativeTBC
WRA RepresentativeTBC
Policies & documents
Published transparency
- Annual Report 2024/25PDF · 2.4 MB
- Strategic Plan 2025–2029PDF · 1.1 MB
- Constitution & Bye-Laws (v2026)PDF · 920 KB
- Safeguarding Policy v4.0PDF · 680 KB
- Equality, Diversity & Inclusion PolicyPDF · 540 KB
- Anti-Doping & Integrity CodePDF · 710 KB
- Selection Policy — National SquadsPDF · 390 KB
- AGM Minutes — November 2025PDF · 310 KB
- Financial Statements 2024/25PDF · 1.6 MB
Home/Strategy
Strategic Plan 2026–2031
A fresh, structured foundation for Welsh snooker and billiards — built with our committee, specialist consultants and our membership. Five strategic priorities setting clear priorities and measurable objectives.
Our vision
A premier platform for Welsh cue sports.
To position the WBSA as a premier platform for talent development, community engagement and international competition — fostering excellence and inclusivity.
Our mission
Grow the game across Wales.
To develop snooker and billiards across Wales — enhancing participation, supporting players, and raising the profile of Welsh snooker and billiards on the global stage.
The five priorities
What we're focused on through 2031
01
Governance & Sustainability
Strengthen the organisational structure to ensure effective governance and long-term sustainability.
KPI
Continuous improvement in governance and sustainability, reflected in audits and stakeholder feedback.
Continuous improvement in governance and sustainability, reflected in audits and stakeholder feedback.
02
Inclusion & Accessibility
Make snooker and billiards accessible to all — irrespective of age, gender, ability or location.
KPI
40% representation from underrepresented groups across all programmes by 2031.
40% representation from underrepresented groups across all programmes by 2031.
03
Participation Growth
Increase grassroots engagement and overall participation in snooker and billiards across Wales.
KPI
+50% participation growth over five years.
+50% participation growth over five years.
04
Player Development
Create a robust pathway for identifying and nurturing talent from beginner to elite levels.
KPI
Double the number of players in national rankings by 2031.
Double the number of players in national rankings by 2031.
05
Communication & Engagement
Improve communication and member engagement across all channels.
KPI
+50% engagement across all communication channels by 2031.
+50% engagement across all communication channels by 2031.
Member voice
Built from what members told us
The 2025 Member Survey shaped these priorities. Five themes emerged — and each one is addressed directly in the five-year plan.
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Communication
Members want clearer updates and a refreshed digital presence.
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Feedback
More opportunities for members to be heard.
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Youth
Stronger investment in juniors and youth academies.
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Transparency
Clarity on player entitlements and support pathways.
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Events
Better equipment and playing environments.
Welsh Billiards & Snooker Association
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