The Marsa Sports Club Snooker Section will be organising the Autumn Snooker Tournament 2026, taking place from 7 September to 25 October 2026.
The tournament will be played across multiple divisions, depending on the total number of participants, with players allocated according to the most recent rankings and results from the previous tournament.
This format is designed to create a balanced and competitive tournament across all divisions.
Event Dates
7 September 2026 – 25 October 2026
Closing Date for Entries
Sunday 30 August 2026
Eligibility
The tournament is open to Marsa Sports Club Snooker Section members aged 16 and over.
Entry Fee
€15
Payment may be made online or by cash/card at the Marsa Sports Club Reception.
Tournament Format
The tournament will be structured into multiple divisions, depending on the total number of registered players.
Players will be allocated to divisions based on the most recent rankings, reflecting results from the previous tournament.
Each division will follow a league, round-robin format.
Match Format
Each match will consist of 3 frames, and all frames must be played.
Each match awards points according to the frames won.
Example:
If Player A wins 2–1, Player A earns 2 points and Player B earns 1 point.
If Player A wins 3–0, Player A earns 3 points and Player B earns 0 points.
League Table
The league table for each division will be ordered by:
1.Points from matches won
2.Frame difference, meaning frames won minus frames lost
3.Direct encounter in case of total parity in points and frame difference
The player finishing first in each division will be declared the Champion of that Division.
Promotion and Relegation
To maintain a balanced and competitive structure across divisions:
Awards
Awards will be presented to the champion of each division.
Walkovers
Each player is permitted a maximum of one walkover during the tournament.
Any player who concedes more than one walkover will be disqualified from the competition. All points earned by players against a disqualified player will be nullified.
Full Snooker Regulations — Except One Rule
In cases of a foul caused by a snooker, re-spotting of the white ball is prohibited. All other regulations remain in
effect.
Fair Play
Players are expected to uphold fair play in every situation.
If a player unintentionally contacts a ball using the cue or any part of their clothing, even if the incident goes unnoticed by the opponent, the player responsible for the foul should acknowledge it and allow the appropriate penalty points to be awarded.
Results
Players are to post their results in the group chat at the end of each game.
Organisers
For more information, please contact:
Alex Cutajar — 9982 4232, George O. Attard — 9947 7654, Robert Micallef — 7926 0762
Email: snooker@marsasportsclub.com
