Spinner72 Posted June 14, 2009 Report Share Posted June 14, 2009 This might be a 2 post thread, but if it is, so be it! Having moved to the north mainland a while ago, we've only just been discussing a game or two of snooker again. Used to play in Yell at the leisure centre, and of course thats still an option, but assume there must be a table (or two) closer to hand. Well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 There is a Snooker Club in Whiteness/Weisdale. Just in the start of the Stromfirth road. I'm a member but you could easy get signed in for a night or two to see what you thought. 4 snooker tables, a pool table, cheap drink and lots of other social events going on. Maybe still too far for you but totally worth a visit. B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brokenlink Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 How often is the snooker club open? Is it solely a weekend evening thing? Also what are the membership fees? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi there The bar is open every night from 8pm til 11pm, 8pm til midnight on Fridays. Saturday and Sunday it's open from 3pm and closing is either 12am or 1am on Satrudays and 11pm on Sundays. Membership is around £20 a year if I remember right and the cost goes down as the year goes on, for example it will be a cheaper membership from now to December as it is halfway through the year. As a member you get a swipe card which means that you can go in to play snooker/pool anytime, even when the bar is closed. If you have any other questions just ask! Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencey7 Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 Hi Becky, Is it possible to come along for a casual game without signing up as a fully-fledged member? Can you "cold call" and hire a table for an hour, or do you need to be signed in by a member? Cheers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted June 15, 2009 Report Share Posted June 15, 2009 It's absolutely fine to turn up anytime the bar is open to have a game without being a member, the bar staff will be able to sign you in. There is no need to book tables, it's really rare for all 4 to be in use. There is no charge to hire cues or anything, but you guys sound like you may have your own! The lights take 50ps I seem to remember (not a huge snooker player myself!) which you can easy get from behind the bar and I think 50p gives you half an hour or something like that. As I say, not the expert on snooker! So yeah, basically as long as the bar is open, you don't need to be a member as the bar staff will be able to sign you in. You can just ring the buzzer and someone will let you in...no secret handshake or password required! Basically the bonus of being a member is the 24 hour access and the power of being able to sign folk in! Plus the fact that you can do voluntary bar duty which means you get beer tokens and a fab night out once a year in return for your help. And of course, the fun of being involved. I personally think it's a very under-rated club. I've always enjoyed my nights out there. Becky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua767 Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Anybody know where I can play snooker as I am 17. Most places you need to be 18 to be a member so I dont know if i can go to Whiteness. Not sure the ruling on the games room in the Lerwick Legion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 The Snooker Club in Whiteness does allow under 18s but they must be accompanied by a member who is over 18....perhaps not much help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Medziotojas Posted June 26, 2009 Report Share Posted June 26, 2009 Doesn't Islesburgh still have snooker tables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua767 Posted June 27, 2009 Report Share Posted June 27, 2009 The Snooker Club in Whiteness does allow under 18s but they must be accompanied by a member who is over 18....perhaps not much help! I thought that was the rule! Oh well only a few months left for me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lb_saucermeat Posted July 10, 2009 Report Share Posted July 10, 2009 Anybody know where I can play snooker as I am 17. Most places you need to be 18 to be a member so I dont know if i can go to Whiteness. Not sure the ruling on the games room in the Lerwick Legion? Does anyone know more about the Legion? Do you have to be a member to use snooker tables? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2lb_saucermeat Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Is there a snooker league in Shetland anywhere that players can join? (***Mod Edit - Merged with existing Snooker thread***) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggywiggie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 oooh good question...my partner love snooker but plays pool (second division now) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshua767 Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 Yeah de ir a snooker league in shetland. I tink it runs troo da winter da sam as da pool league and dirs wan in da Whitedale snooker club i tink, maybe its da sam een im no sure but joost keep a look oot in da back o da times in da nixt few weeks i wid tink itl deyl be an advert aboot how tae enter etc, or try da shetland pool website (sorry cana mind whit dat is) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piggywiggie Posted August 24, 2009 Report Share Posted August 24, 2009 I know there is a pool one....starts on thursday!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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