The Bermuda Snooker Association proudly hosted the International Snooker League (ISL) Spring 2025 Tournament last week at the Spanish Point Boat Club. Over 50 players and supporters from around the world gathered for a spirited celebration of competition, camaraderie, and the ISL’s rich history.
The ISL was born in 1972 when the late Connie Falkiewicz organized a challenge match between the New York Athletic Club and The Old Colony Club Bermuda. The following year, Falkiewicz met in London with World Champion Ray Reardon and Noel Miller-Cheevers, laying the foundation for what would become an enduring international league built on sport and friendship.
This year’s tournament honored that legacy and showcased the global reach of the ISL, with standout performances across multiple events:
Doubles Handicap Champions: Philip Grant (Ireland) & Nick Macos (Toronto) Runners-up: Douglas Laventure (NYAC) & Steaven Bremar (Bermuda) Team Event Champions: Ireland (Paul Sammin, Donal Boylan, Philip Grant) Runners-up: Bermuda Hurricanes (Steaven Bremar, Aaron Bean, Henryk Marszalek) Singles Handicap Champion: Christian Youngers (Ox Billiards, Seattle) Runner-up: Stephen Pavlick (Halifax) Mike Mitchell Cup Winner: Tyler Moniz (Bermuda) Runner-up: Kyle Williams (Bermuda) Kenny Shea Scratch Champion: Steaven Bremar (Bermuda) Runner-up: Christian Youngers (Ox Billiards, Seattle)
Capping off the week was a sold-out Exhibition Match, featuring Mark J. Williams, three-time World Champion and 2025 World Finalist (currently ranked World No. 3), alongside Lee Walker, former World Seniors Champion and professional coach. A true highlight for fans, the event provided a rare opportunity to witness snooker greatness up close. Attendees enjoyed a meet-and-greet, personalized memorabilia, and even the chance to play a live frame with Williams—an unforgettable experience.
The event was attended by his Excellency, the Govenor, Andrew Murdoch, Deputy Premier & Minister of Housing and Municipalities Zane DeSilva, and the Minister of Tourism, Transport, Culture & Sport Owen Darrell.
To cap it all, Williams compiled the 1st maximum 147 break ever made on Bermudian soil, against local enthusiast, Bo Bromby, only to end the night with an unprecedented 2nd maximum against Bermuda Snooker Association President and event organizer, Paul Fedden.
The Bermuda Snooker Association extends its sincere thanks to all players, the Spanish Point Boat Club, our supporters, and our major sponsors, Island Construction Services and Bermuda Tourism Authority, who made the event a resounding success. With such a strong international turnout and local enthusiasm, the future of snooker in Bermuda shines brighter than ever.
