Player Profiles

Canada is home to some of the finest billiard and snooker players in the world. Thorburn, Salvas, Pagulayan, Martel, Edey, Potier, Tourangeau -- their names are known and respected around the globe, and they represent only a tiny fraction of the top quality players our country has produced. We at the CBSA are proud to shine the spotlight on some of these individuals in an ongoing series of player profiles. Check back often to read the latest on Canada's pool playing elite.

Cliff Thorburn: A living legend and Canadian Sports Hall of Fame inductee, Thorburn is a true ambassador for the sport, and continues to impress in his fourth decade of competitive play.

Brittany Bryant: The 2008 World Junior Girl's 9-Ball Champion, Bryant is already ranked in the top 30 of the Women's Professional Billiard Association, and is one of Canada's brightest upcoming stars.

Alain Martel: A three time Canadian 9-Ball Champion, Martel is one of the most accomplished Canadian players of the past decade.

Jason Klatt: One of Canada's fastest rising young players, Klatt has a desire to be among the world's best, and the skills and dedication to make it happen.