The English Partnership for Snooker and Billiards (EPSB) is right this moment excited to announce the launch of the 147 Membership – the primary membership affiliation scheme of its form for snooker golf equipment in England.
Enhancing requirements
The scheme goals to advertise a contemporary, constructive and progressive notion of golf equipment by enhancing requirements, boosting the junior sport and inspiring new gamers from all backgrounds into the game.
With the assist and steerage of the EPSB, taking part golf equipment can be required to fulfill set standards round participant welfare, insurance coverage cowl and training provision, with the intention of enhancing the membership surroundings for all.
Membership advantages
On the identical time, the golf equipment can acquire substantial membership advantages by becoming a member of the 147 Membership, similar to inclusion on an official on-line membership finder map, hyperlinks into beginner competitions, coaching assist and cost-saving benefits. The scheme additionally provides a bespoke insurance coverage bundle for golf equipment of any form or measurement.
WPBSA Membership and Amenities Supervisor Bob Hill stated:
“This vital new scheme displays suggestions from golf equipment, recognising the enhancements required to rework the appear and feel of snooker golf equipment and showcasing one of the best 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 show that snooker could be performed in protected, clear and fashionable environments which might be open to everybody.”
One membership that has already said its enthusiasm to hitch 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’s going to deliver a lot wanted credibility to the business and set the usual required to boost snooker at a grassroots stage.
“From a enterprise standpoint, being affiliated and recognised on this manner will enhance the membership’s picture and this in flip may have a constructive impact on belief, notion and finally membership gross sales.”
One other membership that’s set to hitch up is the South West Snooker Academy (SWSA) in Gloucester. Supervisor Andrew Norman stated:
“The SWSA is proud to develop into a member of the 147 Membership. This may assist us in offering skilled taking part in and training services in addition to staging tournaments for all gamers, each skilled and beginner.
“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 develop into a confirmed mannequin which can prolong to different Nationwide Federations within the sport.
