R.A.C.C.S. (The Referees Association For Canadian Cue Sports) is the official organisation of cuesport referees in Canada.
R.A.C.C.S. is also now termed R.A.C.S. (Referees Association for Cue Sports) for certified referees in the USA or South America.
These are some of the Snooker and billiard referees currently qualified in Canada
Kevin Patrick
Canada's Head Referee, Hamilton, On
Was also the Assistant Head Referee at the World Under 21 Championships in 2011, held in Montreal.
Was also the Assistant Head Referee at the World Under 21 Championships in 2011, held in Montreal.
Jim Jack
Mississauga, On
I also play:
2009 Canadian Senior (55+) Snooker Champion
2010 Third place
2011 Runner up
High break: 14-red clearance: 134
I also play:
2009 Canadian Senior (55+) Snooker Champion
2010 Third place
2011 Runner up
High break: 14-red clearance: 134
ron adams
Toronto, On
Sylvain Ethier
Montreal, Q.C.
Ernie Marsh
Cambridge, On
Bob Hargrove
Saint John, New Brunswick
With over 40 years of experience as a Certified Billiards table fitter, Bob has installed tables for private homes, billiard parlours, pool halls, National and International tournaments.
- Certified as a referee in 1971 by the Billiards and Snooker Control Council.
- Founding member of the Canadian Billiard and Snooker Association in 1980.
- Five terms as President of the Canadian Snooker Referees Association (84-89)
- Canadian representative at the Intrernation Federation in Sydney, Aus (88)
- Represented Canada at the Inaugeral Snooker World Cup in Bankok (96)
- Has officiated at the World Professional Snooker Association, Americas Tour, and Canadian Cue Sports Championships.
- The first non-UK snooker referee in the Professional Referees Association (England) (88)
- Inducted into Saint John Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
- Refereed at the World Junior (Under-21) Snooker Championships in 2011 (Montreal)
With over 40 years of experience as a Certified Billiards table fitter, Bob has installed tables for private homes, billiard parlours, pool halls, National and International tournaments.
- Certified as a referee in 1971 by the Billiards and Snooker Control Council.
- Founding member of the Canadian Billiard and Snooker Association in 1980.
- Five terms as President of the Canadian Snooker Referees Association (84-89)
- Canadian representative at the Intrernation Federation in Sydney, Aus (88)
- Represented Canada at the Inaugeral Snooker World Cup in Bankok (96)
- Has officiated at the World Professional Snooker Association, Americas Tour, and Canadian Cue Sports Championships.
- The first non-UK snooker referee in the Professional Referees Association (England) (88)
- Inducted into Saint John Sports Hall of Fame (2004)
- Refereed at the World Junior (Under-21) Snooker Championships in 2011 (Montreal)
Mike Wasyliw
Calgary, Alberta
ACS / CCS National Senior Referee
IBSF Class 3 International Snooker Referee
Refereeing since 2005
ACS / CCS National Senior Referee
IBSF Class 3 International Snooker Referee
Refereeing since 2005
Bob Jezequel
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* AUG. 1 1988 - REFEREE’S CERTIFICATE GRAHAM DUNCAN - RANK ( C ) * JUNE 16 1991 –EXAMINER ARMAND BAREAU – RANK ( 2 ) * REFEREED IN 4 ONTARIO CHAMPIONSHIPS * REFEREED IN 15 CANADIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS * I officiated on October 11 1994 at Masse' Hall Barrie Ontario Paul Rinaldi of England his maximum break of "147". * 1962 PLAYED GEORGE CHENIER ( WOODSTOCK ) * 2008 PLAYED TONY KNOWLES ONCE RANK # 2 IN THE WORLD ( BOLTON ) * 2014 PLAYED MARCUS CAMPBELL ONCE RANK # 25 IN THE WORLD ( GLASGOW ) * HIGH BREAK 83 * ATTENDED SHEFFIELD 1998 – 2008 – 2013 – 2014 – 2017 * MET WITH DEREK BUDDE PRESIDENT OF THE S.R.A ( SHEFFIELD ) * 1998 WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING KAREN CORR TO NORTH AMERICA ( COLDWATER ) * 1998 WAS ON THE BBC WITH JOHN HIGGINS MOM IN THE PLAYERS ROOM THE YEAR HE WON # 1 * 2002-03 O.S.S.L. TOUR CHAMPION * 2008 SAT WITH RONNIE’S WIFE AND 2 KIDS THE YEAR HE WON # 3 ( WORLD CHAMPION ) * STARTED PLAYING SNOOKER AT 13 YEARS of age - HE WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING GARY WILSON TO CANADA TO PLAY IN MONTREAL, TORONTO AND MISSISSAUGA. GARY HAD 5 PERFECT GAMES PLUS 1 6 RED PERFECT GAME - 1 OF 4 REFEREES TO OFFICIATE AT THE FIRST WORLD SENIOR QUALIFIERS TO BE HELD IN CANADA (64 PLAYERS) - WAS THE ONLY REFEREE TO OFFICIATE AT THE FIRST USA WORLD SENIOR SNOOKER QUALIFIER IN HOUSTON (32 PLAYERS) |
Fraser Durham
Fraser Durham
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Winnipeg MB IBSF Class 3 English Billiards Referee Fraser Durham It started in 2007 when Rick Kendall and Fraser Durham went across the pond to compete in the World English Billiards championship. Although they did not fare well, a lot was learned and discussions started. After several more trips made by Rick, Fraser, later on Al Senlkiw, Greg Harder and Dave Blacklaw joined them. Canada was now on the international Billiards map. |
Jonathan "Jon" Miller
Jon Miller
Winnipeg MB
IBSF Class 2 English Billiards Referee
Jonathan "Jon" Miller
President, Winnipeg Veteran’s English Billiards League
Director, WVEBL Americas’ Cup/Vimy Ridge Pro/AM 2015
Played Snooker for 20 years
Graduated to English Billiards 12 years ago
October 2014:asked to referee at the World English Billiards Championships in Leeds, UK.
IBSF Class 2 English Billiards Referee
Jonathan "Jon" Miller
President, Winnipeg Veteran’s English Billiards League
Director, WVEBL Americas’ Cup/Vimy Ridge Pro/AM 2015
Played Snooker for 20 years
Graduated to English Billiards 12 years ago
October 2014:asked to referee at the World English Billiards Championships in Leeds, UK.
David Puddy
Simcoe, in Southern Ontario
Certified RACCS Referee since 2017
Certified WPBSA Level 2 International Snooker Coach
- 2018
Director of Player Development for Snooker Canada
Has played Snooker for over 50 years
I play at the National level where I acknowledge that I am only a 'competitor' not a 'contender' - YET !
- Refereed at;
Cambridge Pro-Am in 2018
Canadian Open in 2018
Richler Cup in 2018 - Alberta
Richler Cup in 2017 - Toronto
Western Canadian Championship 2017- Alberta
Certified RACCS Referee since 2017
Certified WPBSA Level 2 International Snooker Coach
- 2018
Director of Player Development for Snooker Canada
Has played Snooker for over 50 years
I play at the National level where I acknowledge that I am only a 'competitor' not a 'contender' - YET !
- Refereed at;
Cambridge Pro-Am in 2018
Canadian Open in 2018
Richler Cup in 2018 - Alberta
Richler Cup in 2017 - Toronto
Western Canadian Championship 2017- Alberta