into schools functional snooker Supporting Snooker Since 1995 fs the fun way to learn English and maths www.nltg.co.uk Introduction and Summary How Does It Work Cue Zone Into Schools is the World Professional Billiards Once a school has chosen its route they will be visited and Snooker Associations (WPBSA) World Wide Grass by an experienced and qualified WPBSA World Snooker Roots development programme; its main objective is Coach who will undertake an induction on how to play to develop the game of snooker within schools using a and deliver Functional Snooker. concept known as Functional Snooker. A place will be arranged on the coaching course for Functional Snooker has been recognised by OFSTED as the nominated person, which will include full hotel a good practice in teaching English and Maths through accommodation and all course resources and the sport. This concept removes traditional scoring, replacing opportunity to achieve full WPBSA Coaching Status it with numbered balls which retain their values, whilst and attend seminars regularly throughout the year and others have symbols to indicate whether to multiply, take children to snooker events as rewards for their subtract or use addition to calculate the value of the achievements. shot. Within the programme there is a facility for schools to develop their own Cue Zone, which contains six- foot The school will receive the necessary support on an snooker tables, which can be used as a teaching and on-going basis in order to develop its Cue Zone and learning resource or as an enrichment tool. using other options within the programme should it wish to do so. Youngsters can train and achieve the Official WPBSA World Snooker Schools and Community Coaching Award There are two starter programmes aimed at secondary which can be linked to the BTEC Sport Qualification, this and primary schools with the primary school option titled will give young people the empowerment to develop Steve’s Little Nuggets. their own facility within school. With each programme there is a scholarship for a teacher or a nominated person These then can lead to a more intensive programme to take part in the two day WPBSA World Snooker leading up to a Steve Davis Day, or the Steve Davis Day Coach. Programme to become a qualified Snooker can be used in isolation. Coach, led by Six Times World Snooker Champion Steve Typically the Steve Davis Day programme, would consist Davis, 1979 World Snooker Champion and the sports of the set up and induction of the schools Cue Zone and Terry Griffiths and NLTG’s Chris Lovell who is responsible a planned number of sessions delivered by the WPBSA for the sports Grass Roots Development and Coaching World Snooker Coach, together with the planning of Programmes and who developed the concept. the Steve Davis Day which lasts up to six hours and can The first phase of Cue Zone Into Schools was launched accommodate 32 to 64 children, either at the beginning, at the 2013 World Snooker Championship in Sheffield middle or the end of the project. with twelve schools taking part across the UK, with many During the Steve Davis Day delivery is all about fun. Each achieving nationally recognised qualifications using frame of snooker lasts 15 minutes and is called 15/15 snooker. snooker. All the players break off together but only after shaking hands and wishing each other luck. At the end of fifteen minutes, the player who is in the lead is the winner, Background promoting sportsmanship again by shaking hands and Developed in 2008 by Chris Lovell and Steve Davis, and the loser resets the table. delivered in various formats, the concept has proved The winner progresses to the next round, whilst the successful in developing community cohesion for young runner up has a choice to take part in another on table and old who are able bodied, disadvantaged or disabled. activity called the 60 second challenge or 3 off the table It also supports young people who have failed, or who activities supporting fun or English and maths activities. are failing at school through attendance, low achievement with English and Maths or behavioural issues. The concept is adaptable and can be used for rapid response to support NEET or rapid response to hot spots in the community who suffer from poor or unacceptable anti social behaviour. Jason Ferguson, Chairman of the WPBSA says: “The future of any sport relies on participation. Cue Zone into Schools is providing education and community benefit and we are very proud to see so many young people engaged with our sport.” Examples of activities used to engage children throughout the day: The 60 Second Challenge Steve Davis Day Summary How many Red balls can you pot in 60 seconds? Name A typical day would be designed with the school and • The 60 Second Number Name Number could look something like the following: Challenge Steve Davis Coaching Master Class If you would like to see a Presentation by Steve Davis of snooker cues with cases demonstration and attendance certificate to all taking part. visit: Competition time http://www.youtube.com/ 15/15 snooker as described earlier and/or Functional watch?v=klro89uYJCo Snooker. Whilst the competition takes place, Steve will Trick Shot Tuition play children on the match table. • • Big Break Maths Fun activities with children, staff and VIP guests with Challenge Big Break Competition various trick shots from Steve’s (three times World 5 Pink 6 Black 7 Word Search Ball values: Red 1 Yellow 2 Green 3 Trick Shot Champion) famous routine; ideal for local • Brown 4 Blue A. Find the total of these breaks: 1 Challenge 1 7 Ball Value Ball Value Ball Value promotion within the media and a focal point for 1 2 1 5 1 6 presentations. Spot the Difference 1 3 1 • 6 1 7 1 2 1 5 1 The Snooker Relay • Match the Top 16 6 Total Total Total Towards the end of the day, the snooker relay takes place B. Work out the missing colour from these breaks: red, black, red, , red, blue Break 22 when teams of 4/6 people playing on a table with one red, , red, blue, red, yellow, red, green Break 17 red, black, red, black, red, , red, black, red cue, trying to pot 2 balls over each pocket. This activity Break 32 C. Answer the following questions:Your chance to really does bring together a group of individuals as a • You have 5 reds and all the colours on the table. What is your maximum possible break? win an iTunes • Your opponent has a score of 65 and you have a score of 20. It is your turn to play. There team, from any background and develops personal skills. are 2 reds and all the colours left on the table. Can you win? DERFBHALMDNEODINGJUNHUIIO voucher FMLIJLLQCWAVBHYNSAQEDZSCY GAFHUCLWSFSDOTBHYUEWQFHKM • Why? The names of the world’s most famous snookerHRDYDVISHTWAWEVGTYWNMPADA players EKEEDBSCICESUYIPRCVBYMUNR are hidden in the wordsearch on the next page.RDCRTTKVYAEPRJOPIKLSPANMK If you would like to see a • How could you score a break of 64? Which balls would youEmail: need to pot? FAVFREEBDTQHHKLMCOACFTMGJ Look at the wordsearch and findMobile as No:many namesEVBSUDRGRFUBNEATKPQTRTURW as you can. demonstration visit: Fill in your details below MIRAMSCTVRPTPDNSYHWYEHREI ASSEPEAEBDIYIMLPWYCUCEHDL Name: HLWGFWRDBELAGAAKANEBBWYCL GPXYGXTOJCKRDRDLLGRHYSZWI Address:Name: School: NRVHHSEIIBAQWKJGDUUEWTASA Team B _________________________ IEHBJARKOEUTPSFREPWISEWDM vs. Contact address: BNUDKQYPMBFBNEADNKJIRVESS http://www.youtube.com/ 1 Finish by potting the Black TDIEEWHEPNGIMLPLUFREVERAG The Snooker Relay Team Championships2 Contact Tel No: RYKNRTDGAWGLGBAQWDCBTNTQF AUOMFOISQGNQJYSECGTYHSYWW watch?v=dDDyhv--ht8 In teams of 3 or 4 against the clock pot all 3the balls over each Number of names found: UIJLTIGWIFMSJUIOLPFRDHHCS pocket, passing the cue to each other taking4 alternate shots. TFJTDBHHFCHDDAXVGTEYHDUGD Time SVHTWYNCRSBARRYHAWKINSKHP Team A _________________________ Give your completed form and wordsearch toWDTHQHDVCQSPWXEUOLPNGGPYJ Chris Lovell. Closing date: 2pm on the day of the event or ATRCOBWBTAZLSPLCNELLAKRAMotherwise advised. 1 RADJDNEILROBERTSONDFRWYUL The winner will be selected at random from all of the correct entries. 2 Team B _________________________ DSFHDPVUUCPDECVZTYUIMSNII vs. All entrants will receive free information, advice and guidance 3 1 regarding career opportunities via North Lancs Training Group. The event concludes with the event finals, where Steve 4 2 Time Winner __________________________________3 Mark Selby commentates on the finals and rounds the afternoon off 4 Time Mark Allen Team A _________________________ Neil Robertson with trick shots. Our photographer will capture the day 1 2 Stuart Bingham Stephen Maguire and photographs will be printed on site for Steve 3 Judd Trump Ding Junhui 4 Matthew Stevens Ricky Walden to sign and personalise for children and staff to Time Winner __________________________________ John Higgins Shaun Murphy Mark J Williams take home. They will also be available for media Allister Carter Graeme Dott release and via our website within 48 hours. Spot the Difference Barry Hawkins There are six differences between these to pictures Mark Davis The event includes full marketing and promotions, of Steve Davis. Can you spot them? including design and distribution of posters. Achievement Reward Voucher Order Form Your Purchase Order No/Reference VouchersSteve will required select the winner from all the correct entries Your Account Number Denomination £1 £5 £10 Total QuantityName: ................................................................... Details BLOCK CAPITALS PLEASE Name (Mr,