Bendigo Workshop: Growing Confidence and Opportunity for Women in Cue Sports

cuesportsforwomen
Mar 1
3 min read

WBSN Inc. recently travelled to Bendigo with a clear purpose — to create opportunity, build confidence and strengthen development pathways for women in cue sports.

Welcomed by the Golden Square Working Men’s Club and the Bendigo Billiards and Snooker Association, the workshop brought together players eager to improve their skills on full-size tables and be part of something bigger.

Leading the visit was Tammy Lindrum, President of WBSN Inc., daughter of World Snooker Champion Horace Lindrum and great niece of Australian billiards legend Walter Lindrum. Tammy shared the vision behind WBSN Inc. — ensuring women and girls have genuine pathways, structured development and the confidence to step into competitive environments.

Joining Tammy were Vice President Sue Jensen, Secretary Treasurer Julie Watson, who served as head facilitator, snooker champion Kathy Howden, and internationally respected referee Paul Cosgriff.

Straight Into Play

True to the WBSN Inc. philosophy, the day was practical from the outset.

Participants moved straight onto the full-size tables, beginning with simple potting drills to experience the precision and control required at regulation level. Coaches demonstrated stance, cue action and alignment, emphasising that effective technique is about consistency and comfort — not fitting into a single mould.

Throughout the session, the coaching team rotated between tables, offering guidance and encouragement. The focus remained clear: still head, smooth cue, stay down, don’t rush.

Community Matters

Midway through the workshop, players paused for afternoon tea and conversation. During the break, WBSN Inc. presented each attendee with a complimentary t-shirt as a thank-you for being part of the day, a gesture that reinforced the sense of belonging and shared purpose.

A special moment during the workshop saw Tammy Lindrum present the hosts with two posters featuring sporting memorabilia from the estate of her great uncle, Walter Lindrum.

The gesture honoured the rich history of Australian cue sports while reinforcing WBSN Inc.’s commitment to building its future.

The final segment introduced billiards, highlighting how cue ball control strengthens every cue discipline. Demonstrations of in-offs, cannons and simple patterns were followed by practical drills designed to develop touch and patience.

As head facilitator, Julie explained that improved cue ball control is often the difference between inconsistency and confidence. Billiards, she noted, sharpens control in ways that directly translate to snooker, pool, 8 ball and blackball.

More Than a Workshop

The Bendigo visit is part of a broader strategy for WBSN Inc.

The organisation is focused on building structured development pathways, expanding regional engagement and ensuring women across Victoria have access to high-quality coaching and competitive opportunities.

WBSN Inc. believes participation grows when players feel supported, visible and valued. Workshops like Bendigo are not one-off events — they are steps toward long-term cultural change within the sport.

This work is made possible through the belief and backing of key supporters.

Major sponsor Capital Guard — “Your Investment Shield” — has invested in the mission of WBSN Inc., supporting initiatives designed to grow women’s participation and strengthen the sport’s future.

WBSN Inc. is also proudly supported by LaTink, an all-female-run metal manufacturing business in Melbourne’s east. LaTink’s commitment to empowering women in traditionally male-dominated industries aligns strongly with the values driving WBSN Inc.