"The main change from the previous policy is that the WPBSA considers snooker to be a 'gender-affected activity' for the purposes of Section 195 The Equality Act 2010 and that only biological female players may compete in women's tournaments governed by the WPBSA."
"The WPBSA is an inclusive organisation and all players - irrespective of their biological sex, legal sex and/or gender identity - may compete in open tournaments."
"A trans man player who does not use testosterone as part of male gender-affirming treatment can compete in open and/or women's tournaments."
"So women snooker players (of all levels) and their..."
The World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association has updated its eligibility policy, allowing only biologically female players to compete in women's tournaments. This decision follows a Supreme Court ruling defining a woman based on biological sex. The WPBSA maintains that snooker is a 'gender-affected activity' and emphasizes inclusivity in open tournaments for all players, regardless of biological or legal sex. Trans men not using testosterone can compete in both open and women's events. Reanne Evans criticized the WPBSA for inadequate communication on this policy change.
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