About us
Welcome to University of Warwick Pool Club! We encourage people of all abilities to join the club and come and play some pool. Both English 8-Ball and American 9-Ball is played throughout the year so we offer something for everyone! As well as playing pool we offer regular socials, more information can be found in the calendar.
FAQs
I am not very good at pool, can I still join?
Of course! We really do encourage players of all abilities to join, whether you're picking up a cue for the first time or if you've been playing for as long as you remember. Most of our members started playing properly at university so you'd be well within the norm to start playing now. The club offers something for everyone, from relaxed casual practise sessions to competitive, inter-university competitions. We have players of all levels from beginners to national standard.
Which rule set do you play?
We play international rules. The top three most important rules to note are that you don't have to call the pocket when potting the black, a foul results in one shot from anywhere on the table (ball in hand) and after every shot you have to hit a cushion and/or pot a ball. For more details please see the official rules here or feel free talk to one of the exec who will be more than happy to help.
Do I need my own cue?
No, our match table above the Dirty Duck offers a great selection of house cues, thanks to our sponsors. Additionally, when we visit Rileys every Tuesday, house cues are provided. However, if you’re looking to play more competitively, we recommend investing in your own cue for better consistency and performance.. For help in buying a cue feel free to ask any of the exec for advice, they will be happy to help.
Do I need Warwick Sport Membership?
Yes. If you are only joining the pool club then you need the off campus club membership. If you are joining other clubs they may require you to have a full Warwick sport membership which would also cover you for pool, so you wouldn't need to buy the off campus club membership on top of this. Once you have your membership you will need to join the Pool club which can be done by clicking 'Join us' at the bottom of the page.
Do you play on campus?
We’re fortunate to have our own free match table above the Dirty Duck, available to members after completing an induction with a member of the exec. Also every Tuesday from 7-11 pm, we also head to Rileys in Coventry for a more social pool experience, where for just £4, you can take part in our development league or enjoy plenty of casual games.
Will I be able to play competitively?
Yes, we compete in inter-university tournaments in both English 8-Ball and American 9-Ball throughout the year. We typically enter a few teams of 3-5 people, selected by the Club Captain. For more information about tournaments please refer to the calendar or ask the Club Captain.
We also host several intra-university competitions for members to compete in. This includes the annual Uni Champs, which is a term long knockout tournament.