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ENGLISH PARTNERSHIP FOR SNOOKER AND BILLIARDS Whole Sport Development Plan 2016-2020 Bringing together: Professional Snooker and Billiards English Amateur Billiards and Snooker English Billiards Ladies Billiards and Snooker Disability Billiards and Snooker
INTRODUCTION GLOBAL STRUCTURE FOR
SNOOKER AND BILLIARDS
This Whole Sport Development Plan is the first ARISF member under
phase of a series of projects which will underpin patronage of the IOC
the continued increase in participation in snooker
and billiards in England. It will encourage a wider
diversity of people to take up the sport, increase
female and disabled participation and create a
clear pathway for promising talent.
SNOOKER
It has been drawn up by the English Partnership for
Snooker and Billiards (EPSB) which brings together WORLD SNOOKER
the WPBSA, EASB, WLBS, WBL and WDBS. CAROM POOL FEDERATION
The EPSB is an umbrella organisation that will
align the interests of the affiliated bodies and
create projects to inspire and drive awareness
of snooker and billiards to new participants in
England. Its objectives are to increase participation,
improve facilities and promote cue sports with an
inclusive approach providing an opportunity for all.
Building on existing programmes like Cue Zone into CONTINENTAL FEDERATIONS
Schools the partnership will educate through cue
sports whilst encouraging a new generation to take
up snooker and billiards. By creating a clear
NATIONAL GOVERNING BODIES
pathway from beginner to elite professional and
developing a structured coaching environment, the
partnership will inspire all regardless of gender,
ability or ethnicity to fulfil potential.
MAP OF CURRENT SITUATION IN SNOOKER/BILLIARDS IN ENGLAND MISSION
ENGLISH PARTNERSHIP FOR SNOOKER AND BIILIARDS Inspiring participation from grass roots to
elite competition in England
WCBS WPBSA WLBS EASB
WBL
WDBS VISION
(World Professional (World Ladies (English Association (World Disability
(World Confederation
Billiards and Snooker Billiards and of Snooker and (World Billiards Ltd) Billiards and
of Billiard Sports)
Association Ltd) Snooker Ltd) Billiards Ltd) Snooker Ltd)
To collaboratively inspire participation
across all generations offering opportunity
Based in England Responsible for National Organisation
and equality for all in England.
running World Responsible for
WSL the WPBSA is the
Ladies Billiards
Governing body
running World
formed to provide
(World Snooker
governing body
and players and Snooker Tour,
for amateur
snooker and
Billiards Tour and
and develop
classifications for To provide transparency and excellence in
Limited) maintaining the
ARISF member
association for
professional
responsible for
maintaining the
responsible for
English Amateur
official World
disabled players
of snooker and
sports governance.
official World Billiards rankings
under patronage game worldwide. Championships billiards
of the IOC. Ladies rankings
under WPBSA.
International
Commercial arm
of snooker.
Running
Governing body to
WDBS, WLBS and
WBL
Runs 6
Runs 102
tournaments
Runs 14 events
a year including
Providing
specialist
VALUES
Federation professional Tournaments a a year English Billiards disability coaching
represents tournaments year all in Open Series and activities
Snooker, Pool and worldwide. England.
Carom/Billiards,
recognised by IOC
Controls
qualification 383 playing
Equality
in 1998.
Nurturing Talent
structure of members signed 80 entries Responsible for
Runs 39 up in 2015/16 to World running English
World Snooker 42 entries
Tournaments Championship National Disability
Tour. into World
Currently no
worldwide
(including
qualifiers
Championship
last year.
Championship
Growing participation
Leading with integrity
tournaments ran separately), 19 187 entries into
by WCBS. held in England. the 100th
Tournament English Amateur
planned for 2016. Championships
Achieving success
125 Tour Players
–Currently 62
English players 200 Referees
No barriers to participation
(12.08.15) and officials
Developing inspiring facilities
OUR VISION FOR SNOOKER
AND BILLIARDS IN ENGLAND
KITEMARKING CLUB
SCHEME FOR ENGLAND
A three-tiered system providing official
OBJECTIVES
accreditation to schools, clubs and
• Increase participation among centres. Creating a clean and safe
all offering a friendly, welcoming environment for anyone to participate in
and excellent experience in sport Snooker and Billiards.
to keep people active. Increased
Participation
• To maintain the presence of
English Billiards and Snooker as Elite
a traditional English sport. Pathways
• Ensure there are no barriers for
talent to achieve success.
Wider Accredited LEVEL 1 LEVEL 2 LEVEL 3
PRIORITIES Diversity clubs
• Grow snooker in schools, Increased Greater facilities
colleges and community groups. female for disabled
participation participation
• Encourage more play at clubs.
• Encourage more women and girls. Leading in
Providing a Community integrity in
• Encourage people with disabilities sport for all engagement sport
ACCREDITED CENTRE OF CENTRE OF
• Working at partnerships at CENTRE DEVELOPMENT EXCELLENCE
national, regional and county
levels
• Create a clear pathway for
elite talent
CUE 4 ALL KITEMARKING CLUB
SCHEME BENEFITS
The Cue 4 All accreditation is an
award available to all levels of the Accredited clubs and • Child Welfare and
scheme that can offer a fully centres will receive: safeguarding central to
inclusive playing facility for disabled club policies.
• Official rules poster
players. To receive the Cue 4 All and rule books for • Appropriate levels of
accreditation the club/playing facility Snooker and Billiards discipline
must complete a full assessment.
• An EPSB plaque & • Be part of schools
certificate (endorsed by partnership programme
The club or centre must be fully all affiliated bodies) –Cue Zone into Schools.
DDA compliant.
• Marketing Resource Other Benefits for
Data Stick the Club:
• All accredited clubs • Assistance with
KITEMARKING will receive industry
support such as
marketing and
promotion.
CLUB SCHEME discounts on products
and services. • Find a club facility on
WPBSA website.
A annual health check will
need to be completed for • Regular featured clubs
continued benefits. on WPBSA website
• Become a centre for
Intrinsic Benefits for national or regional
the Club: events
• Minimum Standard of
coaches
CUE 4 PROGRAMME CUE 4 PROGRAMME
Development scheme to increase CUE 4 PARTICIPATION CUE 4 HEALTH
participation in England
• Club Kitemarking scheme • Speed Snooker
• Disability focused projects • Over 55 Programme
• Women focused projects • Gradual intensity –getting
more people active
• Schools to community projects
• Rehabilitation after injury
• Opportunity for all pathway
CUE 4 ELITE
CUE 4 EDUCATION • Team England Elite Pathway
programme
• Schools/College/University
• Adult education programme
• Numeracy and literacy programme
• Improving concentration and discipline
CUE 4 ALL
ENGLISH FEMALE
INCLUSION PROGRAMME
Promoting and marketing the
sport to women to increase
participation levels.
Creating a safe and welcoming
environment in clubs and
centres.
Specialist coaching groups,
training and competitions.
CUE 4 THE STARS
ENGLISH ACADEMY PATHWAY PROGRAMME
Ensuring there are no boundaries for talented
individuals to reach their full potential.
Nurturing talent through elite training programmes.
Providing information and support for those who aspire
to a career in sport.
CUE 4 ALL
ENGLISH DISABILITY
INCLUSION PROGRAMME
Inspiring facilities that can
accommodate disabled players
providing equal opportunities
for all.
Specialist coaching groups,
training, competitions and
open days.
Creating pathways for
future Paralympians
CUE 4 COMMUNITY
ENGLISH SCHOOL TO CLUB PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMME
Encouraging children from schools into the Developing activities for youth and community
club environment ensuring a transition into centres providing a clear tangible benefit for
adult participation in sport in England. our towns and cities.
CUE 4 HEALTH
Promoting the physical and
mental health benefits of
playing Snooker and Billiards.
Targeting people of zero or
low activity.
Creating speed snooker
competitions and fun events to
improve health amongst all.
CUE 4 EVER
OVER 55 PROGRAMME IN ENGLAND
Encouraging people over 55 in England to keep continued social interaction of an
active by participating in sport through ageing population.
Snooker and Billiards.
Encouraging improved physical and
Using community projects to ensure the mental health.
COACHING
• Aligned English coaching
scheme bringing together
WPBSA and EASB.
• Increase female
representation in coaching.
• Development of English
coaches from coach to
community co-ordinator.
• Development of specialist/
champions of specific
coaching areas e.g. disability.
• Promoting a safe
environment for coaching,
CUE 4 EDUCATION including compliance with
recognised national
safeguarding practices.
NUMERACY AND LITERACY SKILLS PROGRAMME
IN ENGLAND • Promoting easy access to
coaching and facilities.
Aimed at those with low numeracy and literacy skills,
currently unemployed or struggling at school.
Use snooker to deliver a system through which they can
develop skills and gain confidence.
Creating qualification programmes to improve employability.REFEREEING
• Pathway from English Amateur to
World Snooker Tour.
• Aligned training scheme for
English referees.
• Partnership with EBSA to share
best practice
OFFICIALS
• Development and training programmes for
tournament directors, staff and officials in England.
• Shadow experience at regional and national events.
• Develop a pathway for those outside of refereeing
and officiating.CHILD PROTECTION AND
ANTI-DOPING POLICY
WLBS
PROMOTING A CLEAN AND SAFE SPORT
www.wlbsa.com @WLBSA /wlbsa
• Compliance with NSPCC child protection in sport unit.
• Aligned policies and administration.
WORLD BILLIARDS
• Say no to doping campaign.
• Welfare Officer courses for in club welfare www.world-billiards.com admin@world-billiards.com @WorldBilliards
officers in England
WDBS
www.wdbs.info @WDBSofficial /groups/Disabilitysnooker
EASB
www.easb.co.uk admin@easb.co.uk @TheEASB /EnglishSnooker
WPBSA
www.wpbsa.comCUE 4 THE FUTURE
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