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Snooker & Billiards Ireland
Coaching courses · approved by Sport Ireland Coaching

Become an SBI coach

Two accredited levels, both delivered by National Coach PJ Nolan at SBI HQ in Carlow. Start with the Intro Level; Level 1 follows.

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Safeguarding
Junior
Schools
Disability
1 Hour Seminar
€25 incl. tea, coffee and lunch

Intro Level

Next: 17 Sep – 18 Oct 2026 50 places
Covers
  • Training Routines
  • Rules of the Game
  • Use of coach's aids
  • test
You need
  • Current SBI membership
  • Safeguarding 1 course
  • Garda vetting
Book Intro Level · €25
2 Days (Weekend)
€30 incl. tea, coffee and lunch

Level 123

Next: 6 Oct 2026 – 18 Mar 2027 50 places
Covers
  • Advanced Techniques
  • Break Building coaching
  • Designing training routines
  • Advanced player assessment
  • Written exam at Level 2
You need
  • Current SBI membership
  • Completed Intro Level
  • Safeguarding 1 & 2 courses
  • Garda vetting
Book Level 123 · €30
Keeping accreditation

Stay active, stay listed.

Coaches renew SBI membership each season, keep Safeguarding 1 current and are Garda vetted every year. Lapsed accreditation drops out of the Coach Directory.

Course questions go to info@sbireland.com or text 085 2428701.