The English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB) is at this time excited to announce the launch of the 147 Membership – the primary membership affiliation scheme of its form for snooker golf equipment in England.
Bettering requirements
The scheme goals to advertise a contemporary, optimistic and progressive notion of golf equipment by bettering requirements, boosting the junior sport and inspiring new gamers from all backgrounds into the game.
With the assist and steering of the EPSB, collaborating golf equipment will likely be required to fulfill set standards round participant welfare, insurance coverage cowl and training provision, with the intention of bettering the membership surroundings for all.
Membership advantages
On the similar time, the golf equipment can achieve substantial membership advantages by becoming a member of the 147 Membership, equivalent to inclusion on an official on-line membership finder map, hyperlinks into newbie competitions, coaching assist and cost-saving benefits. The scheme additionally affords a bespoke insurance coverage bundle for golf equipment of any form or dimension.
WPBSA Membership and Amenities Supervisor Bob Hill mentioned:
“This essential new scheme displays suggestions from golf equipment, recognising the enhancements required to rework the appear and feel of snooker golf equipment and showcasing the perfect locations to play our sport.
“The 147 Membership is open to all forms of facility the place snooker is performed, together with business golf equipment, social golf equipment, group halls and leisure centres. We wish to display that snooker could be performed in secure, clear and fashionable environments which can be open to everybody.”
One membership that has already said its enthusiasm to affix the initiative is Hazel Grove Snooker Membership in Stockport. The membership’s supervisor Dino Georgiou commented:
“We’re eager to become involved with the 147 Membership affiliation scheme as it should carry a lot wanted credibility to the trade and set the usual required to reinforce snooker at a grassroots degree.
“From a enterprise standpoint, being affiliated and recognised on this manner will enhance the membership’s picture and this in flip may have a optimistic impact on belief, notion and in the end membership gross sales.”
One other membership that’s set to affix up is the South West Snooker Academy (SWSA) in Gloucester. Supervisor Andrew Norman mentioned:
“The SWSA is proud to turn into a member of the 147 Membership. This may assist us in offering skilled taking part in and training amenities in addition to staging tournaments for all gamers, each skilled and newbie.
“We stay up for working with the scheme to assist present individuals with each alternative to be taught, play and benefit from the sport of snooker.”
The brand new initiative goals to turn into a confirmed mannequin which can lengthen to different Nationwide Federations within the sport.
