Snooker Canada congratulates Ike Toews, one of British Columbia’s most respected and enduring ambassadors of the game. In the 2015 provincial ranking final, Ike defeated Reed Unger 3–2 and produced a remarkable 147 break, a milestone achievement that placed him among an elite group of Canadian players. In May 2026, […]

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When Kootsie scratched on the final black ball in game 4,  this is what set the tone for what was to come.  A couple of hours later, on a best 4 out of 7, the situation found itself on the final deciding frame with 3 balls remaining on the table, […]

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Even experienced snooker players occasionally miss what appear to be easy shots, and this often comes down to a combination of technical, mental, and environmental factors rather than simple lack of ability. From a technical perspective, small errors in cue alignment, stance stability, or cue delivery can be enough to […]

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Snooker is often viewed as a low-impact sport, but players can still develop injuries if they ignore posture, repetition, and overall conditioning. One of the most important ways to avoid injury is to focus on proper stance and alignment at the table. Keeping the spine neutral, bending from the hips […]

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Things get underway next week in Montreal as Cullen Thiessen, the 2025 champ gets ready to defend his title at the West Island Recreation Center. Best of luck to all the participants and looking forward to seeing you on the baize.

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The fall session of the Calgary Snooker League finished up this past weekend with a very exciting championship match between Ramin Haidary and Mike Robinson. Ramin won the best of seven competition 4-3. Both Ramin and Mike finished second in their respective divisions in the regular season before cruising through […]

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Wishing everyone out there a safe and happy holiday season.

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The Health Benefits of Playing Snooker Snooker is often seen as a game of precision and patience, but beyond the green baize lies a surprisingly healthy activity for both body and mind. Physically, snooker players can burn hundreds of calories during a long match. A single frame requires walking several […]

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His Résumé is too long to list, but suffice to say say Mika Immonen was a legend of Cue Sports. “I remember meeting him at Amsterdam Billiards in New York once and you can just sense that there was something different about him” said Snooker Canada President, Patrick Guigui.  “It […]

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For those of you that would like to see World Champion Cliff Thorburn, we would love to see you there.   Date: September 19, 2025 Time: 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Venue: Langley Senior Resources Society’s Snooker Room, City of Langley Tickets $30 Contact:  604-530-3020

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