Snooker & Billiards Ireland (SBI) held a Snooker Summer Camp this week for our members in the SBI HQ in Carlow on the 25th – 27th of June.
SBI Summer Camps are held each year to allow our members to train with our National Coach PJ Nolan who is also a WPBSA Coach and Head of Coaching in the European Billiards & Snooker Association.
The Players
Players from Kerry, Carlow, Laois, Wicklow and Waterford attended this 3 day Camp which was open to SBI members. The price was €15.00 per player per day for training from 11am – 4pm. The players could book 1 day, 2 days or all 3 days and they practiced on Star, Rasson or on the Mini Star Snoker tables during this summer camp.
Latest Coaching Aids
PJ held session on Break-Building, Safety, Long Potting and Technique checks. The latest training aids were used to help to get the players on the line of aim and develop a smoother stroke in their delivery.
- The Master Doctor
- Q-Line
- Str8aim G-5 & SA-2
- Chris Henry Balls
- Academy laser
- EBSA Coaching Balls
Each student received Group Coaching, Coaching Technique Profile and a SBI Training Booklet. If players had a USB Pen Drive they received the movies from the camp. During the camp various mini tournaments were held to give the players vital match practice.
SBI Chairman
Tommy O Donoghue SBI Chairman ‘’ said camps likes this, are a vital part in our development of the sport. We are delighted to have PJ holding this summer camp to help guide our players to improve their game and we hope all the players enjoyed it’’
If you would like to become a SBI Coach?
If you would like to attend a SBI coaching course next season you should contact PJ on 086 8634507 or email pjcoach147@hotmail.com. SBI have team of Intro Level and Level 1 Qualified Coaches who grow the game all over Ireland approved by SBI and Sport Ireland Coaching.
Thank You
Snooker & Billiards Ireland would like to thank all the players and parents for attending the summer camp and we hope you all enjoyed it and learnt a lot. We hope to see you at our tournaments next season.
