In WST Snooker’s immersive career mode players can rise through the ranks as they play against the top 128 players in the world, including Ronnie “The Rocket” O’Sullivan, “the Star of the East” Ding Junhui, Judd “The Ace” Trump, “the Wizard of Wishaw” John Higgins and the “Jester from Leicester”, Mark Selby!Ī first of it’s kind simulation for mobile and based on the smash hit Snooker19 for PC and Console, WST Snooker has the most detailed true-to-life physics, the most advanced cue sports AI ever devised and TV-authentic presentation & commentary Play in every officially licensed tournament as any of the top 128 players in the world including: Judd Trump, Mark Selby, Ronnie O’Sullivan, Ding Junhui and legends of the sport like Ken Doherty and Jimmy White.Ĭhoose from a fantastic mix of online modes, from quick play online match-making to global online tournaments that link in real-time with the live World Snooker Tour.įeel the emotion and drama of every match as you join the World Snooker Tour and compete in all 25 snooker tournaments around the globe - from the China Open at Beijing’s Olympic Gymnasium, to The Masters at Alexandra Palace in London and, the pinnacle, the legendary Crucible Theatre for the World Snooker Championship. The new initiative aims to become a proven model which will extend to other National Federations in the sport.WST Snooker is the official video game of the World Snooker Tour and the most authentic simulation of the sport ever crafted. “We look forward to working with the scheme to help provide people with every opportunity to learn, play and enjoy the sport of snooker.”
This will support us in providing professional playing and coaching facilities as well as staging tournaments for all players, both professional and amateur. Manager Andrew Norman said: “The SWSA is proud to become a member of the 147 Club. “From a business point of view, being affiliated and recognised in this way will boost the club’s image and this in turn will have a positive effect on trust, perception and ultimately membership sales.”Īnother venue that is set to join up is the South West Snooker Academy (SWSA) in Gloucester. The club’s manager Dino Georgiou commented: “We are keen to get involved with the 147 Club affiliation scheme as it will bring much needed credibility to the industry and set the standard required to enhance snooker at a grassroots level. One club that has already stated its enthusiasm to join the initiative is Hazel Grove Snooker Club in Stockport. We want to demonstrate that snooker can be played in safe, clean and modern environments that are open to everyone.” “The 147 Club is open to all types of facility where snooker is played, including commercial clubs, social clubs, community halls and leisure centres. WPBSA Club and Facilities Manager Bob Hill said: “This important new scheme reflects feedback from clubs, recognising the improvements required to transform the look and feel of snooker clubs and showcasing the best places to play our sport.
Any clubs taking up Gold membership will also receive a year’s free e-subscription (normally £30) to the long-established magazine, Snooker Scene.
The scheme also offers a bespoke insurance package for clubs of any shape or size.Ī free Silver membership and a £90 Gold membership are available, with the latter offering wider benefits and significant cost-saving advantages. With the support and guidance of the EPSB, participating clubs will be required to meet set criteria around player welfare, insurance cover and coaching provision, with the aim of improving the club environment for all.Īt the same time, clubs can gain substantial membership benefits by joining the 147 Club, such as inclusion on an official online club finder map, links into amateur competitions and training support. The scheme aims to promote a modern, positive and progressive perception of clubs by improving standards, boosting the junior game and encouraging new players from all backgrounds into the sport. The 147 Club will officially launch as part of this month’s Betway UK Championship in York.