Welcome to EBOS - The Official Website


The English-Billiards Open Series is an exciting new venture created from the European Classic Series (EBCS) of 2005/6. The catalyst for this series was a simple challenge match set up between Phillip Welham and Andrew Grice for the West Norfolk League versus The Vienna League. This challenge match spawned two new tournaments. The European Classic in Kings Lynn, and The Austrian Open in Vienna. With the adoption of two established open tournaments in Cambridge and Sherringham, the EBCS snowballed into a trial European Series of 4 events, culminating in a fantastic finale in Vienna during May 2006.
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Photo taken before the final stages at EBOS#2 in Cambridge

During the season we have adopted a number of incentives aimed at making each event more challenging.

£500 Ten Shot £1,000 for 1000 Break

Last season a £500 bonus was on offer for the first person to make a '10 shot' during the series, which was won by Michael Wright during his last 16 match against Peter Gilchrist at, the European Open Billiards Championship in Carlow.

This price is still on offer but nobody has yet come close to mirroring Michael's feat in the six events staged this season to date.

We also have a huge £1,000 prize for the first player to make a 1,000 break during any event. This was not won last season, so still stands for the last event of the 2007/2008 season. So, you know what you have to do!!!!!

The current season is now drawing to a conclusion, and the EBOS committe are keen to continue to build upon the resounding success and achievements of the year. Next season's calendar is nearing being finalised, and will eight events.

The opening two events of this season were won in spectacular style by Phil Mumford, with Martin Goodwill defeating Peter Gilchrist in the final of event three in Newmarket, and all Ireland Champion James Moore taking the title in event four. Phil Mumford again showed his class when defeating Dhruv Sitwala in the final of the European Open, and Geet Sethi has just won the Welsh Open in fine style on difficult tables.

EBOS #7 - 23/25th May 2008 - St.Helier, Jersey

» 2007/2008 Series Calendar.
» 2007/2008 Series Rankings.

For all the write ups and results from the 2006/2007 season, please click on the link to delve into the EBOS archives.

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Michael Wright giving it the High-Ten to EBOS!

9th May 2008
EBOS are pleased to anounce the new calendar of events for the 2008/09 Season, which can be downloaded by clicking on the attached link.

2008 / 09 Calendar of Events

We have moved to 8 events for the coming season, with 6 events counting towards the final ranking positions. The full Entry Pack to accompany this will be released on 21st May 2008.

1st May 2008
The full results for EBOS #6, The Welsh Open, can be viewed by clicking on the attached link below.

2008 Welsh Open - Results

30th April 2008
The full results for EBOS #5, The European Open, can be viewed by clicking on the attached link below.

2008 European Open - Results

29th March 2008
It is with great sadness that EBOS has been informed of the death of Andrew Grice, a founder member of EBOS and current European Promotor. Andrew died suddenly on 27th March 2008 aged just 55 years, of a suspected heart attack.

His contribution to the formation of EBOS, and indeed the game of English-Billiards in his adopted Austria is nothing short of immense. His legacy will surely live on, as will the memory of a man to whom both EBOS and Austrian billiards owe so much. Our sympathy and thoughts go out to his family at this deeply sad time. Rest in peace Andrew.

Andrew Grice

Andrew Grice, 1953 - 2008

11th March 2008
EBOS are pleased to announce that main tour snooker professional Joe Perry will be playing in the EBOS Jersey Open in late May. Having played billiards a little in the past, it will be good to see how Joe fairs. The event takes place a few weeks after the conclusion of the 888.com World Snooker Championships in Sheffield, in which Joe has been drawn to play Greame Dott in his first round match.

15th January 2008
The final event of the season, EBOS #7 - The Jersey Open, has been confirmed for the weekend of 23rd/25th May 2008.

Please see the attached link for details of the discounted hotel negotiated by the Jersey Billiards & Snooker Association (JBSA) on behalf of EBOS. Few rooms remain unallocated (as at 29/01), so book now to avoid dissapointment.

Jersey - Hotel Information Sheet

2nd January 2008
EBOS have teamed up with Geet Sethi and top cuemaker Robin Cook to produce a strictly Limited Edition handmade facsimile cue. Each cue made will be individually numbered, and come with a COA signed by Geet, Roxton, and Robin Cook. Further information can be found within the attached brochure.

' Geet Sethi' Cue Brochure