Snooker is a completely inclusive sport played across the globe, with no barriers. Everyone can play!
Learn more about how you can get involved and take your place at the table through the grassroots initiatives developed by the WPBSA and our group of organisations.
FAQ on how to play snooker
Everything you need to know from WPBSA!
How do I find a snooker club?
Find your nearest snooker club with our extensive database - including those that are members of national governing body club schemes.
How do I find a coach?
You can locate a qualified snooker or billiards coach near you with our official WPBSA Coach Finder.
How do I become a coach?
The WPBSA boasts a team of highly skilled accredited coaches who are all qualified to provide snooker coaching.
To find out more about joining the team CLICK HERE
Are there tournaments for girls and women?
The WPBSA is committed to providing opportunities for women and girls to play our inclusive sport through its recognised subsidiary organisation World Women's Snooker (WWS).
The WWS Tour is an officially recognised qualification pathway to the World Snooker Tour and comprises several international ranking tournaments annually.
These events are open to women and girls of all ages, with players of any level of experience encouraged to pick up a cue and take to the baize.
Can people with disabilities play snooker?
World Disability Billiards And Snooker (WDBS) provides people with disabilities the opportunity to play cue sports competitively.
Established by the WPBSA, with guidance from Activity Alliance (formerly the English Federation of Disability Sport), WDBS runs tournaments for people with disabilities, under eight different categories. There are also open days at which players can get free advice and guidance from experienced WPBSA Snooker coaches.
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How can children get into snooker?
The WPBSA is committed to creating opportunities for children and young adults around the world to pick up a cue and play snooker.
Whether recreationally, or competitively, snooker is one of the most inclusive sports available for young people and the WPBSA and its group of organisations are supporting this through various initiatives.
If your child has their sights on becoming the next Judd Trump or Reanne Evans, or you are looking for a sport that they can learn in a safe and welcoming environment then look no further.
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How can I play in billiards tournaments?
World Billiards Ltd (WBL) is the organisation responsible for organising and promoting all English Billiards ranking events around the world.
English Billiards (as it is correctly known) is played with three balls on a 12ft x 6ft table the same as snooker. It is one of the oldest sports in the world, with the World Championship dating back to 1870 and the English Championship to 1888.
Currently WBL has around 20 world ranking events, visiting some of the best venues across Europe, Asia, Oceania and North America. Its events cater for all standards and are open entry.
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What is the World Snooker Federation?
In October 2017 the World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association (WPBSA) announced its involvement in a new era of sports governance for snooker and billiards with the official launch of the World Snooker Federation (WSF).
The WSF brings together both amateur and professional snooker and is a key organisation as snooker looks to take its place on the Olympic and Paralympic programme. The WSF is a not for profit International Sports Federation (IF) based in Lausanne, Switzerland, home to many influential international sports organisations, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
A key role of the WSF is to provide direct access to the World Snooker Tour through the staging of major international competitions.
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