Pool Billiards · Rules · Referee Information

Rules.
Refereeing.
Tournament Operations.

A compact information page for official pool billiards rules and regulations, EPBF/EuroTour information, referee examinations and tournament operations.

refexam.com brings together official sources and contact information. It does not replace the regulations issued by the governing bodies; the latest official source published by the responsible organisation always prevails.

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What you can find here

WPA / ÖPBV Rules German translations and the original English documents.

EPBF & EuroTour European sports regulations and official EuroTour information.

Refereeing & Tournament Operations Contact for examinations, rules questions and organisational matters.

Rules & Regulations

Official sources at a glance

German ÖPBV editions, the original English WPA documents and the relevant EPBF/EuroTour sources.

English · WPA

English originals

Official source documents of the World Pool Association.

Europe · EPBF / EuroTour

EPBF & EuroTour

European sports regulations and official EuroTour information sources.

German · ÖPBV

German editions

Official Austrian translations and national regulations.

Important: English is the official language of the EPBF. EuroTour events may additionally be subject to seasonal and event-specific requirements issued by EPBF/IBPF. Where there is any discrepancy, the latest official source document prevails.

Qualifications

Areas of activity in pool billiards

EPBF RefereeRefereeing activity in European pool billiards.
Referee ExaminationsContact for examination matters and rules-related questions in refereeing.
Tournament OperationsOrganisation and operational management of pool billiards events.
Certified Sports Instructor (Übungsleiter)Eligible for reimbursement through the Salzburg State Sports Organisation / State of Salzburg subject to the applicable requirements.

Federations

Austrian and European pool billiards

Official federation websites and suitable logo variants. This website does not represent any of the federations officially.

Salzburger Billard Verband SBV

Österreichischer Pool-Billard Verband ÖPBV

European Pocket Billiard Federation EPBF

The federation names and logos shown are the property and/or trademarks of the respective organisations. refexam.com is a personal information and contact website and is not an official website of SBV, ÖPBV or EPBF.

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Purpose of this website

refexam.com is a private information and contact website covering pool billiards rules, refereeing, tournament operations and instructor activities.

The website is not operated as a commercial trade. No commercial services are sold, no prices are offered and no paid contracts are concluded online.

Editorial policy: Factual information about official rule sources, sports-related activities, qualifications and contact options.

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