The game is generally regarded to have originated in the latter half of the 19th century. Billiards had been a popular activity amongst British Army officers stationed in India, and variations on the more traditional billiard games were devised. One variation, devised in the officers' mess in Jabalpur during 1874 or 1875, was to add coloured balls in addition to the reds and black which were used for pyramid pool and life pool. The word "snooker" also has military origins, being a slang term for first year cadets or inexperienced personnel.......
Where we play
The Club's 4 full size snooker tables are a permanent fixture in our upstairs games room.
Here you can have your game relatively undisturbed away from the main bar.
These are regularly kept in tip-top condition by a member of the Club's snooker team.
It's free to play and there are cues if you don't have your own. Table lights are on a timed meter,
and there's plenty of room for spectators. Children may play but must be accompanied by an adult
who is a paid up member of the club and strictly supervised at all times.
Our Teams
Albany B play in Division Two of the Coventry and District Snooker League
Arnie Johnson is the Captain of Albany B
Albany C play in Division Three of the Coventry and District Snooker League
Calvin Davies is the Captain of Albany C
When we play
Albany B play on Monday evenings
Albany C play on Tuesday evenings
The new Season started in September 2009
Coventry & District Snooker League
See their website here
Albany B
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Albany C
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Join the Club
We are currently looking to recruit new players, novice or experienced for this season and beyond.
If you are interested in joining the club see barstaff and ask for a form
OR
call Trevor Groom the Albany Club Secretary on 024 7667 3032
We don't have a snooker team representing the Club at CIU Games League level.
Our facilities are first rate and we'd be very interested in anyone forming a new team or an
established team looking to relocate. Mens, Ladies and mixed teams welcome.
Age restrictions do not apply playing snooker at the club although this may not be the case at away venues.
The club has established banking facilities for sports teams to use
and teams are offered dedicated pages just like this one on our website
regularly updated with fixtures, results, photos and contact information.
.....and the tune now playing is of course the theme from "Pot Black"