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Billiards Champion Defends State Title in Redcliffe

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Redcliffe’s Robbie Chilcott has successfully defended his Queensland State Billiards Championship title, continuing his winning run against the same opponent as last year.

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Billiards Title Defence in Redcliffe

Robbie Chilcott, now based in Redcliffe, secured another Queensland State Billiards Championship at the Redlands RSL in August 2025. He defeated Hayden Goode in the final with a score of 631–163, repeating last year’s match-up. During the competition, Chilcott recorded two century breaks, registering 100 and 102.

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Background of a Champion

Chilcott’s career in cue sports began at 17 at the Ulverstone RSL in Tasmania. Within five years, he won the North West Coast of Tasmania title and captained the state team in 1993. After years away from the sport, his return in Geelong brought multiple titles, including 13 consecutive singles billiards championships.

A pivotal change came in 2016 when former Australian Champion David Collins encouraged him to compete at higher levels. This led to national appearances, three Australian quarter-final finishes, and a current ranking of sixth in the country.

In January 2024, following treatment for skin cancer, Chilcott and his wife Heli sold their belongings in Geelong and travelled around Australia before settling in Redcliffe. Just weeks after arriving, he joined the local club and won his first Queensland title in July 2024 at the age of 53.

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Coaching and Redcliffe Snooker Club

In 2025, Chilcott achieved a World Professional Billiards Coaching accreditation and holds a current Working with Children blue card. He now provides free one-on-one or group coaching at the Redcliffe Snooker Club, with a focus on encouraging juniors.

The club is offering free membership to juniors and complimentary coaching for adult members. It also runs regular intra-club competitions and hosts national and international events. Located at 2A Irene Street, Redcliffe, the club continues to welcome new participants.

Community and Future Plans

Chilcott emphasises that billiards is a lifelong sport, with players active into their 80s. The Redcliffe Snooker Club is continuing efforts to bring in younger players and expand the sport’s reach.

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With his state title secured and coaching role in place, Chilcott remains active in local and national competitions while contributing to the growth of billiards in Redcliffe.

Published 21-Aug-2025

Redcliffe Welcomes New Billiards Champion Robbie Chilcott

Robbie Chilcott and his wife Heli recently moved to Redcliffe, settling into an apartment 50 metres from the Redcliffe Snooker & Billiards Club. Within four weeks of arriving in Redcliffe, Robbie had joined the “Redcliffe Tigers” team and entered the Queensland State Billiards Championship. Despite limited preparation, he won his first state championship title, at 53 years of age.

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A New Chapter in Redcliffe

In January 2024, after a successful battle with skin cancer, Robbie and his wife Heli sold their belongings and embarked on a road trip around Australia, culminating with the fateful move to Redcliffe that helped Robbie achieve a lifelong ambition.

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“I felt like an imposter, but I’m here in Queensland to promote and grow the game,” Robbie said in his victory speech. “With talented young players on the rise, I’ll gladly accept the state title while I can.”

Robbie plans to run junior billiard workshops locally and help grow the sport. The Redcliffe Snooker & Billiards Club will host the Queensland Open Billiards Championship in November 2024, featuring world number one Peter Gilchrist. 

Robbie expressed his excitement about the event, stating, “There is no other amateur sport in the world where ordinary players have the opportunity to play against and alongside a world champion.”

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Early Beginnings in Tasmania

Robbie Chilcott’s journey in cue sports began at 17 at the Ulverstone RSL in Tasmania, where his father Perry worked. Perry would sneak Robbie in during quiet times to practice on the large billiard tables. Robbie’s talent was evident early on when he held his own against experienced players on the smaller 8-ball tables in Strahan, Tasmania. Recognising his son’s potential, Perry encouraged him to hone his skills on full-size billiard tables.

Within five years, Robbie had won the North West Coast of Tasmania title and captained the Tasmanian snooker team in 1993. After moving to Hervey Bay in Queensland, where he met his wife Heli, Robbie stepped away from the game for a few years.

Rising Through the Ranks in Geelong

In 2000, Robbie and Heli moved to Geelong, and he reignited his passion for cue sports. Robbie’s return to the game saw him win multiple Geelong Singles Snooker & Billiards Championships, including 13 consecutive Singles Billiards titles until his departure in early 2024.

A pivotal moment came in 2016 when former Australian Champion David Collins encouraged Robbie to compete in larger competitions. Robbie joined the Victorian Snooker & Billiards Association and played for the Yarraville Club, quickly rising to the top position in his team. He fell in love with billiards, eventually focusing exclusively on this discipline. Since then, he has made three Australian quarter-finals and is currently ranked sixth nationally.

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Redcliffe’s community eagerly anticipates Robbie Chilcott’s contributions to local sports and his efforts to inspire the next generation of billiards players.

Published 30-July-2024