The parents have been just as surprised as anyone. One mum told us her youngest isn’t a natural team sports player, and finding somewhere he could be part of a community while developing his own individual skills has been a revelation. Another put it simply: they’re off electronics, they’re talking to each other properly, and they’re absolutely loving it.
That’s what this is really about. Yes, snooker is a sport. Yes, it’s a skill. But it’s also a reason to get out of the house, be social, and have a laugh with your mates or your siblings, without a screen in sight!!
We also had a pretty special visitor drop in recently. Six-time World Champion and now proud Bristol resident Steve Davis came down to see what all the fuss was about. His verdict? “These players are better than on the telly.” High praise from a legend of the game.
