Coaching

Northern Snooker Centre Academy.

Coaching is available from our resident coaches : Ian Williamson and Peter Lines.

Ian Williamson is a former professional snooker player and former U.K Billiards Champion. He was British Junior Champion and went on to represent England at senior level before turning professional. He twice agonisingly missed out by just one match to qualify for the World Championship finals at Sheffield’s Crucible Theatre.

Ian was one of the first World Snooker Association recognised coaches in the world and is a qualified Level 2 WSA World Snooker Coach for individual and group coaching.   £30 per hour (Block booking offers - £80 for 3 lessons or £125 for 5 lessons)

Peter Lines has been a professional snooker player on the World Snooker tour for over 25 years. His career highlights include reaching the quarter final stages of the China Open and UK Championship ranking tournaments. He also has a crucible appearance under his belt and notable victories over top players including Ronnie O’Sullivan, Mark Williams and John Higgins.

Peter first became interested in coaching when his eldest son Oliver began to play. Oliver is now also a professional. Peter is a qualified Level 2 WSA World Snooker Coach for individual and group coaching. £30 per hour

Private lessons can be booked with Ian or Peter by contacting them on:                

   Ian Williamson 07754 974704                       Peter Lines 07711 199532

Group Coaching Sessions are held six times a week at the following times. No booking is necessary and the fee is per session.

Saturday – Juniors (Under 18) - 10.00 am until 11.30 am - Ian Williamson  £4.00

Monday - Open Age - 6.00 pm until 7.30 pm – Peter Lines £5.0

Tuesday - Open Age - 6.00 pm until 7.30 pm - Ian Williamson £5.00
Wednesday - Open Age - 6.00 pm until 7.30 pm - Ian Williamson £5.00
Thursday – Open Age – 6.00 pm until 7.30 pm – Ian Williamson £5.00
Friday - Open age- 6.00 pm until 7:30 pm – Ian Williamson £5.00