Trivia

Was nervous the first time she had to be a snooker referee. Before appearing on stage was encouraged by Stephen Maguire.

Her husband is a professional pool player.

Made her professional refereeing debut at the St. Andrew's Cup nine-ball pool tournament in September 1997.

On 5 April 2009, refereed the 2009 China Open final in Beijing, where Peter Ebdon beat John Higgins 10-8.

Her husband encouraged her to pursue refereeing at a professional level.

In September 2015 an out-of-court settlement was reached. She was paid an undisclosed sum.

In 2015 brought a court case against the sport's governing body, alleging sex discrimination, unfair dismissal, and breach of contract.

Dropped out of university before receiving her degree.

On 23 January 2002, she became the first woman ever to referee at a professional ranking snooker tournament.

In 1998 she won the European Women's Pool Championship in Gibraltar.

Began refereeing professionally on the pool circuit in 1997.

After qualifying in 2001 to referee on the professional snooker tour, she went on to become the sport's highest profile female referee.

Studied chemistry, biology, and sociology at the University of Glasgow.

Is also a former player on the women's eight-ball pool circuit.

On 19 April 2003, made her World Snooker Championship debut at the Crucible Theatre in Sheffield.

On 20 January 2008, refereed her first Masters final at Wembley Arena in London, as Mark Selby defeated Stephen Lee 10-3.

Her sister also played on the Scottish ladies' team between 1996 and 2008.

Began running amateur eight-ball and nine-ball pool tournaments with her husband.

As an individual competitor, she won the UK women's singles title in 1997.

Resides in Dunfermline, Scotland.

Is a Scottish snooker and pool referee, notable for establishing significant milestones for women officials in professional snooker.

Has officiated at top pool tournaments such as the WPA World Nine-ball Championship and the Mosconi Cup.

Worked as an advertising salesperson and as a job recruitment agent.

On 18 February 2007, became the first woman to officiate at a world-ranking snooker final as Neil Robertson defeated Andrew Higginson 9-8 in the Welsh Open.

Has a sister, named Juliette Tabb.

Her professional snooker refereeing career came to an end when she abruptly left the tour in March 2015.

Won a number of titles as a solo competitor, as a member and as captain, of the Scottish Ladies' Pool Team.

Her family moved to Scotland when she was three years old.

Started playing competitive pool in 1991, at the age of 23.

On 3 and 4 May 2009, became the first woman to referee a World Snooker Championship final, as John Higgins defeated Shaun Murphy.

Refereed the 2012 World Championship final, in which Ronnie O'Sullivan defeated Ali Carter.

Jim McKenzie, then chief executive of the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association, recruited her to snooker in 2001.

Was a sales representative for the Ann Summers lingerie retailer.