Kathy Brock Is 2026 CBSA Women's Amateur 8-Ball National Champion
By Wek Augustine.
October 16, 2026.
Full Tournament Bracket & Results:
🏆KATHY BROCK CROWNED CANADIAN CHAMPION AT THE CBSA WOMEN'S 8-BALL AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIPS! 🇨🇦🏆
Sydney, Nova Scotia, was the centre of Canadian women's billiards as talented competitors from across the country gathered for the Masse Canadian Billiards & Snooker Association (CBSA) Women's 8-Ball Amateur Championships!
With players representing Nova Scotia, Manitoba, Alberta, Ontario, and beyond, the championship brought together an impressive field of women, each determined to make their mark on the national stage.
After a tournament filled with exciting matches, impressive shot-making, and fierce competition, it was Nova Scotia's own Kathy Brock who emerged victorious, capturing the Canadian Women's Amateur 8-Ball Championship! 🏆
🎱 A NATIONAL TITLE FOR NOVA SCOTIA!
Competing on home soil, Kathy Brock delivered a championship-winning performance, demonstrating the skill, experience, and determination required to rise above a talented national field.
With the pressure of a Canadian championship on the line, Brock proved she had what it took to reach the top of the podium, claiming the prestigious national title and the $1,800 first-place prize!
Her victory was another proud moment for Nova Scotia billiards, adding to an already impressive showing by Atlantic Canadian competitors throughout the national championships in Sydney.
🥈 MANITOBA AND ALBERTA MAKE THEIR PRESENCE FELT!
Manitoba's Shelly Duffney put together an outstanding tournament, earning the runner-up position and $1,350 in prize money. Her second-place finish highlighted the strength of women's cue sports in Central Canada.
Alberta was also well represented among the championship's top finishers, with Jackie Goetz securing third place and $900, while fellow Albertan Cynthia Cowan finished fourth, taking home $650.
With three provinces represented among the top four finishers, the championship demonstrated the depth of talent found throughout the Canadian women's billiards community.
👏 STRONG SHOWING FROM THE HOST PROVINCE!
Nova Scotia's women made their presence known throughout the tournament, with four players finishing among the top eight!
Alongside champion Kathy Brock, Tracey Goodyear earned a 5th/6th-place finish, while Ashley Denny and Leigh Ann Giles both secured 7th/8th-place finishes.
Their performances were a testament to the dedication and competitive spirit of Nova Scotia's female cue sport athletes.
🎱 CELEBRATING WOMEN IN CANADIAN CUE SPORTS!
The CBSA Women's Amateur Championships represent more than just the pursuit of a national title. They provide an important platform for women in billiards to showcase their abilities, challenge themselves against competitors from across Canada, and inspire the next generation of female players.
Every competitor who stepped up to the table contributed to the success of this championship, demonstrating the passion, sportsmanship, and commitment that continue to move women's cue sports forward in Canada.
Hosting this event in Sydney was another opportunity for Cape Breton to welcome some of the country's finest amateur players and celebrate the growing presence of women in competitive billiards.
A heartfelt thank you to the Canadian Billiards & Snooker Association, Masse, the tournament organizers, officials, volunteers, sponsors, and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make this championship possible.
To all the women who travelled from across Canada to compete, thank you for bringing your talent, competitive spirit, and love of the game to Cape Breton!
👏 Congratulations to all our competitors and prize winners, and a special congratulations to Kathy Brock on capturing the Canadian championship on home soil!
🏆 Your 2026 CBSA Women's 8-Ball Amateur Canadian Champion — KATHY BROCK of NOVA SCOTIA! 🎱
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