English Association of Snooker and Billiards

English Association of Snooker and Billiards
Sport	Snooker and English billiards
Country	England
Official website	EASB Website

The English Association of Snooker and Billiards (EASB), based in Surrey, England, United Kingdom, is recognised by Sport England as the National Governing Body for snooker and English Billiards in England. It actively promotes these sports, arranging competitions and fostering talent through coaching and development. The EASB organises a substantial number of events for amateur players each season; the flagship events being the English Amateur Championship and the Paul Hunter English Open. The EASB actively seeks to acquire new player members and aims to develop the talent of players of all ages through competition experience and coaching, allowing players to develop significantly and build towards a professional career. EASB tournaments have often been a stepping stone to success in professional snooker and the EASB is dedicated to providing aspiring players with a platform for elite competition.

Official EASB Website

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