Getting Kids to Enjoy Pool with You

With new updates for smartphone gaming apps appearing almost daily and new video games hitting the shelves every month, it’s hard to keep kids away from the screen and involved in classic games. The average age of a regular pool player is steadily increasing, which no doubt an issue for both billiard industry and the rich culture embedded in the game of pool.

So the question becomes: how do we get the youth more involved in billiards? The participation of the younger generation in pool is essential to the sport’s longevity and overall progress. Introducing new minds to the game of pool can help the classic game grow since new generations are known to add a fresh perspective and put their own mark on things. Not only do the younger generations help billiards, but the game itself helps kids develop control over their emotions and critical thinking as they learn the strategies of pool.

Get your kids started young and they’ll never stop developing ideas!

So How Do We Get Kids to Play?

  • Find Kid-Friendly Environments that Feature Pool Tables
  • Show Your Kids that the Game Fun for Both You and Them
  • Teach Them Yourself and Create Lasting Memories
  • Bring the Game into Your Home
Kiddie Pool Table

Make Sure Your Kids Can Always Play with Great American’s 6′ Coin-Op Kiddie Pool Table 

What Are Some Resources for Both Parents and Kids?

A great place to start is to look at pool rules with your child and learn them together. Once your child is confident with the fundamentals of the game you can look into signing them up with a local team or billiard community to help your child gain valuable networking and team building skills.

The Billiard Education Foundation (BEF)

BEF Academic All Americans 2014

2014 BEF Academic All Americans. Each of these individuals have earned entry into the BEF Junior National 9-Ball Championships while earning a GPA of 3.5 and above.

A great way to get your kids excited about pool is show them the competitive side of the sport by introducing them to the Nationwide Junior State Championship Program hosted by the Billiard Education Foundation.  Game Tables Online is a Proud Supporter of the BEF.

The Black Widow Foundation

Black Widow Foundation

The Black Widow Foundation features top players like Jeanette “Black Widow” Lee, Johnny Archer, Karen Corr, and Nick Varner.

The Black Widow Foundation is another great resource for kids looking to really take their game to the next level. The Black Widow foundation hosts a juniors camp geared toward helping kids develop a love for the game, healthy competition, and patience.

With ample resources and quality pool tables available, there is no reason why you and your children can’t enjoy this classic game. Plus, there is always more to learn and new ways to improve your game in pool no matter how young or old you are! So gather your kids, break out the pool sticks, and create new traditions for the whole family to enjoy.

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