Wick & District Pool League

- FOR ANY PLAYERS LOOKING FOR A TEAM/CAPTAINS LOOKING FOR PLAYERS

We’ve had a lot of players looking for teams enquire about how to go about joining our league, so here’s a quick post to help clarify things.

To join a team, you must be picked by an existing team captain. However, keep an eye on the page, as some additional team slots may become available. A venue in Wick is looking at getting more tables, which could potentially create space for another 2–4 teams.

For the time being, if you’re a player looking for a team, please comment below and we’ll add you to our list of players looking for a team. This will allow any captains who are looking for players to view the list and get in touch.

Please note that being added to the list does not guarantee that you will be selected for a team. This is simply our way of connecting players who are looking for teams with captains who may be looking for players.

Cheers

PLAYERS LIST - Updated 29/8 17:50

Christopher Robertson
John Morris Malcom
Sam Stewart
William Macleod

🎱 Youth Pool Academy🎱

We’re looking for volunteers to lend a hand and help make the session run smoothly.

If you’re available and can spare a bit of time, we’d really appreciate your help! 🙌

Drop us a message if you can help us out. Thanks!

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We have just held our AGM, and the following information is important for all our players.

- LEAGUE STARTING DATE

The league’s first matches will kick off on Monday, 12th October.

- PLAYER TRANSFER WINDOW

We will be introducing a transfer window in January, meaning that any players who wish to transfer from one team to another may do so during the allotted transfer window.

Players will still be allowed to move teams outside of the transfer window. However, once a player has played two or more matches for their team, they will be locked into that team until the transfer window.

This is intended to ensure that players who have only subbed in for two matches, or who feel they are not getting as much match time as they would like, are not locked into one team. It is not intended to allow free movement between teams; therefore, each player will be limited to playing for a maximum of two teams per season.

All transfer requests must be submitted to and approved by the League Committee to ensure that each transfer meets the required criteria.

- MATCH START TIMES

All matches between teams from within the town will start at 7:30 pm, while all matches involving a team from outwith the town will start at 8:00 pm.

If any members of the away team wish to have any practice time on the home team’s table, please arrive 15 minutes before the scheduled match start time. If not this practice time will be lost to ensure all matches start as scheduled.

- FOUL CHECKS

If you suspect that you or the opposing player is about to play a foul shot (e.g. a push shot), you can call over both team captains to observe the shot and ensure that no foul is committed. If a captain is playing in the match, they can instead call over their vice-captain.

- COMMITTEE CHECKS

Three new members have joined our committee: John Morris Malcom, Greg Simpson and Alan Plowman.

Our Secretary has taken a step back, meaning that the role will now be shared among the existing committee members for the time being.

Our new committee is as follows:

Shane Honeymoon – Chairman

Jim Bain – Treasurer

Alan Plowman – Social Media Officer

John Morris Malcom – Committee Member

Greg Simpson – Committee Member

Reminder to all teams

📆 AGM & TEAM ENTRIES

The AGM ahead of the 2026/27 season will be held on Tuesday 25th August 2026 at 19:30 at the Weigh Inn Hotel, Thurso.

Team entries for the season will also be accepted during the meeting, and all teams must be represented.

If you have any queries or proposals to be discussed at the AGM, please message the page or comment below, by 18th August 2026.

Last season we had 11 teams at the following venues, so there's plenty capacity for new venues and teams to get involved
🏠Weigh Inn x 4 Teams
🏠Top Joes x 3 Teams
🏠Legion Thurso x 2 Teams
🏠Halkirk Comm x 2 Teams

Subject to discussion at the AGM, we hope to start the league on Tuesday 22nd September 2026

Interested in entering a new team?

☑️ Matches are played on a Tuesday night
☑️ Format is three sets of 5 singles
☑️ Occasional Wednesday night games depending on venues
☑️ Teams are made up of min. 5 players
☑️ Venues require a pool table (levelled), good lighting, pro-cup balls and Wi-Fi access

Venue proprietors/managers, new players or teams are more than welcome to attend.

Shares/tags appreciated

Get in touch if you want to enter

2026 SPA SCOTCH DOUBLES SCOTTISH CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Championships will be held on SUNDAY 23rd August 2026 at Corner Pocket, Dalkieth.

Entries are now being taken via the Area Reps.

The entry fee is £20 per double team, add the £5 SPA Membership per player if player(s) not already subscribed for 2026.
Races will begin with first to seven in the qualifying rounds.

The playing format for the doubles is 'Scotch Doubles' format, where each player will take one shot each, alternatively.

The entry deadline is FRIDAY 19th June 2026. Area Reps may have a deadline prior to this to ensure monies and entries are collated and submitted on time.

Names and entry fees MUST be received on or before the deadline. Late entries will NOT be accepted.

NOTE: ONLY AREA REPS TO MAKE PAYMENT INTO THE SPA ACCOUNTS, ANY INDIVIDUAL MAKING PAYMENT FOR THEIR OWN ENTRY WILL NOT BE ADDED TO THE ENTRIES AND THEIR FEES RETURNED.



Regards,

Dave McLaren

Good luck lads in the SPA U23 !!
Alan Gunn
Will Oag
Alan Plowman