WORLD POOL ASSOCIATION
ABOUT
The World Pool Association (WPA) is the international governing body for pool (pocket billiards), dedicated to promoting and regulating the sport of pool worldwide. Formed in 1987, the WPA is headed by a board of directors consisting of representatives from Australia, Africa, Asia, Europe, North America, and South America with a commitment to fostering fair play, sportsmanship, and excellence for all pool players. The WPA is a founding member of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS), which is the International Federation recognised by the IOC for billiards sports and accordingly covers all major cue sports.
OUR BOARD
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PRESIDENT
Ishaun Singh
South Africa
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VICE PRESIDENT
Shane Tyree
North America
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GENERAL SECRETARY
Jorgen Sandman
Sweden
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MEDIA DIRECTOR
Stuart Rogers
Australia
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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Melvin Chia
Malaysia
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DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
Javiera Rivera
South America
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PLAYER AFFAIRS DIRECTOR
Kelly Fisher
Great Britain
WPA LIFE MEMBERS
Mr Horst Vondenhoff (Germany)
ORGANOGRAM
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WPA CONSTITUTION
1987
1990 – 1999
1990 – 1999
The WPA is also one of the three member organizations of the World Confederation of Billiards Sports (WCBS), representing the billiard disciplines of pool, snooker and carom. The WCBS is the international umbrella organization that is a member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
After having had European Championships as the highest level of competition for many years, and being aware of the fact that many events were organized in the United States, many of the European players were becoming dissatisfied with the development of the sport in Europe and yearned for competition on a higher level. With knowledge of this, the idea came about to form a world organization.
2011 – NOW
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LICENSE HOLDERS
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