Canadian Billiards & Snooker Association
 

About the CBSA

The CBSA is the governing body of Cue Sports for Canada, recognized by Sport Canada. CBSA is also a member of the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC). Hopefully Cue Sports will eventually be included at the Olympic Games.

The CBSA is affiliated with the World Pool-Billiard Association (WPA), through the WPA’s North American affiliate, the Billiard Congress of America (BCA). With these affiliations, it grants Canada the opportunity to be represented at all World Pool Championships, and most other major International pool events. The CBSA also holds an affiliation with the International Billiards & Snooker Federation (IBSF), and sends representatives to the World Amateur Snooker Championships each year. In the near future, CBSA also hopes to be able to send representatives to the IBSF’s World Billiards Championship.

The CBSA consists of the Provinces of Canada, and is governed by six individuals, who are elected by delegates of the Provincial Associations.

CBSA Board of Directors

Steve Cooper - President

Steve Cooper, Saint John, NB, was first elected to the Board in 2000, and has served seven years as President and one year as Treasurer. He has thirty years of service for Canada Post, as an electronic technician, and has been involved with billiards since 1975 in the Maritimes. He also served eight terms as President of the New Brunswick Billiard Association.

Bob Morton - Vice-President

Bob Morton, Saskatoon, SK, is a long serving member of the CBSA board. Starting in 1992, he has held most positions on the Board, including President. A retired police officer, Bob has an extensive history in all aspects of cue sport -- in addition to his work with the CBSA, he has owned three billiard halls, he successfully lobbied the Saskatchewan government in 1992 to receive the first liquor licensed billiard hall in the province, and he was instrumental in forming, and securing government funding for, the Saskatchewan Billiard Association in 1978. Bob would be more than happy to help anyone interested in forming a Provincial Association, or any Province interested in approaching their Provincial Sport Governing body for support.

John White - Treasurer

John White, Toronto, ON, was elected to the CBSA Board in 2008. He is serving his second term as Treasurer. He is the proprietor of Shooters Snooker & Sports Club, the host of the last three Canadian Championships. He is a former Canadian snooker champion, and has represented Canada in the UK playing snooker.

Al Tirk - Secretary

Allan Tirk, Saskatoon, SK, is serving his fourth year on the Board, holding the portfolio of Secretary each of those years. He also serves as the President of the Saskatchewan Cue Sports Association. He is the proprietor of the Snooker Shack Billiard Room.

Odie Willet - Director

Odie Willet, Hamilton, ON, has been on the Board since 2005, and has served as the Director of Snooker. He is also the Snooker Director of the Ontario Billiards & Snooker Association. He is the proprietor of OD’s Billiards & Supplies.

Regional Delegates

The CBSA currently has regional delegate(s) for the following provinces: British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. Delegate names and contact information can be found on the Regions page.

If you are interested in becoming a delegate for an unrepresented province or territory, please contact CBSA president . If you would like to get involved, and live in a province with an established association, please contact your regional delegate directly.