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Eightball Tasmania, formed in 1983 [1] is the governing body in Tasmania, Australia for the sport of Eightball pool, a cue sport.
Tasmania became a founding member in 1983 of the Australian Eight Ball Federation.
The federation holds annual championships for team and individual for men's and ladies representation for Tasmania at the annual National championships of Australia.
World Titles
Runner Up
Australian Team Representation
Australian Titles
Tasmanian Titles
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