The World Snooker Federation (WSF), the worldwide beginner arm of the WPBSA, held its 2024 Basic Meeting on-line on Friday 6 December 2024.
The assembly was opened by WSF President Jason Ferguson, who welcomed delegates and associates from member federations across the globe.
The independently audited accounts had been introduced by Treasurer Mike Peachey and unanimously authorised by the members, which as soon as once more confirmed that the WSF stays in a powerful and strong place coming into 2025.
The Board acknowledged the success of the 2024 WSF Championships held in Albania, at which Hong Kong China’s Ka Wai Cheung and Hungary’s Bulcsú Révész triumphed to qualify for the skilled World Snooker Tour for the primary time.
Ferguson recognised the tireless work of those that have staged not solely this occasion, however earlier WSF Championships in Australia, England and Malta.
An replace was additionally delivered as to the continuing work to organise the upcoming 2025 WSF Championships in Morocco and highlighted the invaluable contribution of Mourad Mahi of Morocco Snooker, who has been closely concerned in preparations for the occasion.
The President closed the assembly by acknowledging the hardship of individuals all over the world presently, together with these affected by pure disasters such because the current floods in Spain, in addition to the current passing of former world champion Terry Griffiths.
Jason Ferguson, WSF President mentioned: “I want to thank the various delegates from all over the world who gave us their time at the moment to attend this yr’s WSF Basic Meeting.
“It was heartening to see so many acquainted faces, all of whom have contributed to the expansion of our sport for a few years, and in some instances those that now we have fond recollections of working with at earlier profitable WSF Championships.
“The following staging of this prestigious occasion is now quickly approaching and already I’m excited to see who will comply with within the footsteps of our former champions who’ve achieved the numerous milestone of lifting the title to earn their place on the World Snooker Tour.
“On the WSF we firmly imagine within the staging of elite stage occasions which can be inclusive and open to all, offering the chance to aspiring gamers all over the world to take the subsequent step of their careers and switch skilled.
“I stay up for seeing everyone in individual in Morocco at what guarantees to be a shocking location for the WSF Championships.”
