Terry Camilleri
Malta's favourite snooker son (after Tony Drago)

Terry Camilleri has officiated at the top level of the sport including finals in his native Malta and China since he became a professional referee in 2001.

 

He was also in charge of 2008 Betfred.com World Snooker Championship quarter-final between Ali Carter and Peter Ebdon which saw Carter hit a maximum.

 

Date of birth: 19th January 1974

 

Born: Malta

 

Lives: Kalkara

 

Highest break? 70

 

Qualified as a referee? 1990

 

First pro match? 2001 - Peter Ebdon v Tony Drago

 

Most memorable match? My first ranking final of the Malta Cup 2007 Shaun Murphy v Ryan Day

 

Most embarrassing moment? Walking out to the table with my flies open

 

If you weren't a referee what would you do? Spend more time with the family

 

Which is the toughest rule to apply? The simultaneous hit rule

 

What do you carry in your pocket? 2 ball markers, coin, and a prayer card

 

Where do you get your gloves? Very difficult nowadays but from whoever has the best quality!

 

Interests? Football (Manchester United), cars and home DIY