2025 Masters Trials Event

Register via Eventbrite at ACTEBA 2025 Masters Trials Registration

The Masters Trials event is scheduled for the following dates:

Rd 1 – 10th and 11th of May. Players will only be required to play on one day.

Rd 2 (Top 16) – 17th and 18th of May. Players will be required to play both days.

Eligibility

You must be 50 years of age or over at the time of the event.

Preferred day of play

Please note there is no guaranteed day of play. All attempts to give you your preferred day of play will be made.

Competition format

Indicative format based on prior events. Format may be altered depending on the number of entries. The competition will be played under the International 8 ball Rules.

Top 4 seeds may have a bye straight into the top 16

Round 1 – 32 players split into four groups of eight. Round robin x3 in each group with top 3 progressing to week 2.

Round 2 – Top 16. Round robin x3 played over two days.

Round 1 groups seeded based on current Masters rankings.

The top 5 players after the Top 16 round robin will join the Winner and Runner-up from the Masters Singles to make up the 2025 ACT Masters Team to represent ACT at the National Championships.

Play schedule

Play commences at 10am where possible but this may vary depending on the venues being used. Tables will be open half an hour before the expected starting time for practice. Rounds will require approximately 5 to 6 hours to complete. There will be no breaks for lunch.

ENTRIES CLOSE Tuesday 6th of May @ 11pm

Ann’s Trivia Night & Fundraiser – Review & Raffle Winner

WOW – What a Night! ????

A massive THANK YOU to everyone who attended, donated, sponsored, and supported Ann’s Trivia Night and Fundraiser – what an incredible night full of fun, laughs, and heartfelt moments ????

With nearly 300 amazing people in the room, the energy was electric and the love was real. Together, we raised an incredible $70,168.17 to support our beautiful Ann through her journey.

A special shoutout to Paul Berger and Jonathan Charles – your efforts and support were invaluable ????

And a big congratulations to Kylie Shannon, who took home the $25,000 raffle prize! ????????

As Ann shared so beautifully, last night was more than just raising funds – it was a powerful reminder of the strength of community, friendship, and love. ????

Ann, we are all 100% behind you – always. We hope this night gave you the support and strength to focus on YOU ❤️

2025 Australia Cup – Results

Saturday 12th April

The top 5 from the Saturday Australia Cup group were Lloyd, Terry, Mark, Fabio and Conrad (Charles has indicated that he would not be an Australia Cup entry for the Nationals). A big thanks to all of you that played today!

Sunday 13th April

The top 5 from the Sunday Australia Cup group were Brendon, Joel, Jinbo, Keith and Tavis. (Richard won a playoff against Steve for 6th place). Once again, thanks to all of you that played today! The games were played in a good spirit!

2025 Australia Cup entries now open

The 2025 Australia Cup trials are being held on the weekend of 12th and 13th of April.

For full details please see Eventbrite: ACTEBA 2025 Australia Cup Trials

2025 State of Origin – Match 1

Saturday 6th April, Harmonie German Club

9:30am for a A 10:00am Start, Expected completion 2.30-3.00pm

Please see the following link for grading of teams for the first match of the 2025 ACTEBA State of Origin.

What is it?

The State of Origin is a North vs South competition that is ran three times throughout the year, taking the best ranked players from the latest Open Rankings from each division and geographical region pitting them against each other.

Team Selection

Four players are selected per division, per region. This is done by selecting one female if one is available and then the top three players as per the rankings after that. I will begin contacting players top-down from each division list in the attached until the four positions per team are filled. If you’re inside the top four or are the top ranked female in your division and know that you will be keen to play this weekend, please feel free to let me know on here.

The North/South split and your division is determined by the most recent rankings from November 2024.

Schedule/Format

Players can expect a 10am start to about a 3pm finish including a mixture of singles races, scotch doubles, and teams events. While there won’t be a stop to play there will be plenty of time throughout the day for food/drink/etc.

Final teams and the schedule will be published once the teams have been set.

2025 ACTEBA Under 23s Trials Event

The Under 23s Trials will be held on the weekend of the 29th and 30th March 2025 at the Harmonie German Club. Depending on entry numbers play may only be required on one of those days.

Tickets are $35 and to be eligible you must be under 23 on the 1st January, 2025 with a minimum age requirement that the player must be aged out of juniors. Register via Eventbrite at the following address: 2025 ACTEBA Under 23s Trials Registration

The top 4 players will be offered a spot in the ACT Under 23s team to compete in the 2025 Nationals Championships which this year will be held in Rockhampton, Qld from 12-22 November, 2025.

So come on you young guns! Get your entries in!

2025 Summer Competition – Entries Now Open

Entries for the 2025 Summer Competition are now open.

The calendar is still being finalised, so the start date has been set at 15th January, however this may change – we should know in the next week.

Graded entries are currently set to close 6pm on January 1st, however if the comp starts later then this deadline will be extended. Team gradings will then be released 1 week after entries close.

For full details and to enter: ACTEBA 2025 Summer Competition

ACTEBA 2024 Presentation Night – Registrations Closing Midnight Tuesday 12th November

The ACTEBA 2024 Presentation Night will be held at the Harmonie German Club on the 23rd November.

Get your ticket via the following Eventbrite link ACTEBA 2024 Presentation Night – Eventbrite registration

Your ticket includes an Aussie BBQ buffet, with a 6:30pm arrival for a 7:00pm start. Please specify any dietary requirements when booking your ticket. Registration for the event through Eventbrite will remain open until midnight on 12th November.

If you have any questions, please contact Paul Chapelli at vp@acteba.com.au

Champion of Champions 2024

Round 2 Results were as follows
Stonecutters 20 defeated Gringos 17
Chalk-o-Holics 26 defeated Team Lish  11
Embalmers 20 defeated Screamers 13 
DV8s 21 defeated Cue Jumpers 18

Round 3 Games on 13th November are as follows
Stonecutters v Embalmers at HGC
Chalk-o-Holics v DV8s  at  HGC

Round 1 Results were as follows
Gringos 22 defeated Point Breakers 21
Cue Jumpers 24 defeated Jumiors 21

Round 2 Games on 6th November are as follows
Stonecutters v Gringos at HGC
Chalk-o-Holics v Team Lish  at  HGC
Screamers v Embalmers at Belconnen Bowling Club 
Cue Jumpers v DV8s at Monaro Tavern

Firstly, a note to all teams not participating in the competition, please feel free to come down and barrack for the Juniors or your preferred team.

Note to all teams participating, please familiarize yourself with the by-laws 72-78, associated with the CoC competition. However, the most important rule to be aware of is that only players who played in the season you won the grand final are allowed to play for your team in this event.

See the draw below or follow via Poolstat at ACTEBA 2024 Champion of Champions

2024 State of Origin – Match 3

Sunday 10th November, Harmonie German Club

9:30am for a 10:00am start, Expected completion 2.30-3.00pm

Please click the following link for the grading of teams for the third match of the 2024 ACTEBA State of Origin. Currently the Southern Guns lead the series 2-0 so this match is to save a bit of face for the Northern Potters.

Schedule/Format

Players can expect a 10am start with about a 3pm finish including a mixture of singles races, scotch doubles, and teams events. While there won’t be a stop to play there will be plenty of time throughout the day for food/drink/etc.

Final teams and the schedule will be published once the teams have been set.

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