SIX billiard and snooker players represented the Redlands RSL and Queensland when they competed at the Australian Junior Teams Challenge, held in Adelaide from January 7 to 14.
Three of the boys were part of a team of five Queensland players who won the challenge.
They were Aiden Goode,17, of Capalaba, Harry Mok, 15, of Cleveland and Jayden Dinga, 12, of Redland Bay.
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The team took out the challenge winning five nil in the final against Victoria.
Two members of this team also won individual events with Aiden winning the under 18 billiards championship and Harry both the under 15 snooker and billiards championships.
Jayden made it to the semi finals in both under 15 snooker and billiards.
Redland RSL player Joshua Thrift of Sippy Downs was a part of a second Queensland team which was knocked out of the final when the A team gained its place in the final.
Also competing in a third Queensland team were Pranay Solanki, 12, of Birkdale and Lachlan Mason, 15, of Cleveland.
Coach Bob Turpin said the boys practised at Redlands RSL every second Sunday where they received free coaching, open to players from age six to 18.
As part of this coaching, older players often play a game and give guidance, including former New Zealand champion Regan Williams and his brother John.
“Parents and coaches are all very proud, and that’s for sure,” Mr Turpin said.
