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The European Billiards &amp; Snooker Coaching Academy offers students and Coaches from across Europe the opportunity to receive professional training and coaching from EBSA Qualified Coaches or to train and become a EBSA Coach.
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The goal for the EBSA Coaching Academy is to develop a team of EBSA Coaches in all the European Countries to grow the game all across Europe.
If you would like to become a EBSA Coach you must first contact your own national body and ask them to nominate you by writing to the EBSA to attend training to become an official EBSA. PJ will then contact you to arrange a date and venue for you to do the course in Ireland or in your own Country.
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<h2>Welcome to the Referees section.</h2>
This section contains a variety of information and range of resources for anyone interested in refereeing and for current referees and referee examiners and tutors. You will also find a full downloadable version of the current and official rules of snooker and billiards.
EBSA Board have devolved organisation and administration of Referees matters and affairs to the EBSA Referees Subcommittee, who also have responsibility for maintaining the EBSA Referees Scheme (link to referees scheme) and maintenance of the official list of registered EBSA Referees.
The EBSA Referees Subcommittee membership is reviewed every three years to ensure that a broad range of members are represented.
At present the Referees Subcommittee membership includes...

<h2>Welcome to the Referees section.</h2>
This section contains a variety of information and range of resources for anyone interested in refereeing and for current referees and referee examiners and tutors. You will also find a full downloadable version of the current and official rules of snooker and billiards.
EBSA Board have devolved organisation and administration of Referees matters and affairs to the EBSA Referees Subcommittee, who also have responsibility for maintaining the EBSA Referees Scheme (link to referees scheme) and maintenance of the official list of registered EBSA Referees.
The EBSA Referees Subcommittee membership is reviewed every three years to ensure that a broad range of members are represented.
At present the Referees Subcommittee membership includes:
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<li>Simon Smith (Examiner, England) </li>
<li>Vadim Krivda (Tutor, Russia)</li>
<li><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7689" src="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/krivda_vadim.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="214" /></li>
<li>Wiktoria Jedruszek (Poland) </li>
<li><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7692" src="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/jedruszek_wiktoria.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="214" /></li>
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Eva Poskocilova (Examiner &#8211; Czech Republic) 
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<li><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7693" src="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/poskocilova_eva.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="214" /></li>
<li>Glen Sullivan-Bissett (Examiner &#8211; England) </li>
<li><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" class="alignnone size-full wp-image-7691" src="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/bissett_glen.jpg" alt="" width="176" height="214" /></li>
<li>Ingo Schmidt (Tutor, Germany)</li>
<li>Laszlo Bekk (Class 1, Hungary)</li>
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If you have any questions about refereeing or wish to find out more information about becoming a qualified referee, Please contact Simon Smith : simon.p.smith@northumbria.ac.uk 
Referees Scheme Page
This section contains information about the EBSA Referees Scheme.
The purpose of the EBSA Referees Scheme is to standardise the training and certification of referees across Europe by setting out minimum expectations and standards for refereeing for all EBSA member countries.
All EBSA countries are encouraged to promote and develop referees, and many member countries have examiners and tutors who are can deliver refereeing seminars and to conduct examinations. In countries where there are no examiners available or present, EBSA Referees Subcommittee will ensure that seminars and examinations can be conducted.
Any candidate who attends an official seminar and is successful at examination with an EBSA Examiner is permitted to become a Class 3 Referee, under the EBSA Referees Scheme. Referee Membership runs for a period of two-years and is renewable via Referee’s own national governing body.
If you wish to find out more information about becoming a qualified referee, Please contact Simon Smith here : <a href="simon.p.smith@northumbria.ac.uk">simon.p.smith@northumbria.ac.uk</a>
<h2>Rules</h2>
Please use the following links to read and download the following documents:
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<li><a href="https://wpbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/WPBSA-Official-Rules-of-the-Games-of-Snooker-and-Billiards-2020.pdf">Official Rules of Snooker and Billiards</a></li>
<li><a href="https://wpbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/EXPLANATORY-NOTES-TO-THE-2019-REWRITE-OF-THE-RULEBOOK-V3.pdf">Rules clarifications and updates</a></li>
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<h2>Resources (Page)</h2>
This page contains useful links and information.
<h2>Referee Supplies</h2>
The EBSA Referees Subcommittee keep a stock of gloves, markers, EBSA Ties, etc., for sale to referees. For further details, Please contact Peter Thomas here: welrefasoc@aol.com 
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<li><a href="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/25_TIPS_FOR_TOP_REFEREEING.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">25 tips for Top Referees</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Positional_Guide.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Referees Positional Guide</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/Billiards_session_marking_sheet_1-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Billiards Session Marking sheet</a></li>
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<h2>Examiners and Tutors Resources</h2>
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<li>Referees Examination Form &#8211; <a href="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Referee-Examination-Form-July-2023.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Here </a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.ebsa.tv/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/EBSA-Ref-Assessment-Form.pdf">Referees Assessment</a></li>
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Referees

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Europe is one of the largest snooker playing regions in the world, with more than 49 active member countries in the EBSA and the numbers are growing all the time.
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The EBSA hosts two major tournaments annually : The European Snooker Championships with events for U18, U21, 6 Reds and Men/Mixed Championships usually held in March of each year and, the European Single Women &amp; Seniors +  Teams (Women, Men &amp; Seniors) Championships usually held in June of each year, displaying the best up and coming talent from across the continent.
In addition, EBSA with the support of its Coaching Committee organises during each of the two annual tournaments seminars for new Snooker coaches. Candidates must be nominated by their National Associations to attend the seminars.

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