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The Girl Power Package on offer includes Free Coaching, Free Membership and Discounted Tables rates. The month of special events runs throughout March.

The aims are to raise the awareness and participation levels amongst ladies and to encourage wives, girlfriends, daughters to come along and join the Matchroom, see what's on offer and pick up a cue and have a go.

And if that wasn't enough incentive drinks are on offer at special prices and there's a chance to have a 'taster' lesson with WBSA Qualified Coach Wayne Griffiths.

Ladies can take advantage of half price snooker rates before 5pm and a range of other special promotions.

Wayne commented "There's no physical reason why ladies can't play snooker alongside the men, but very few do take up the game.

"This isn't just a local issue, it's a worldwide fact that the game has historically been male dominated.

"Studies have shown that participation in many sports are lower for women than men.

"Here at the Matchroom, we're keen to break down the myths about snooker and clubs and will be actively encouraging more ladies from near and far to get involved."

An Open Day held on 14th March attracted keen lady players from as far away as Cardiff, and they were joined by local ladies, who came along to 'have a go'.

Within a few minutes the girls were happily chatting and getting to know each other and set up games and the more experienced were quick to help the newcomers.

The ladies got a real bonus when, not only WBSA Qualified coach Wayne Griffiths set up coaching for the ladies, but Terry Griffiths also came along and gave his expertise to the players.

The Matchroom has a long history of supporting ladies snooker. For several years the club played host to the World Ladies Regal Welsh tournament and included as an integral part of that event, was a hugely popular mixed doubles evening, when Matchroom members were drawn to partner the ladies.

For one year the event was transformed into a Charity Fancy Dress Mixed Doubles, raising over £1000 for the BBC Children in Need Appeal. For the record the event was won by 'A Judge and a Bag Lady'!

Leading World Lady players such as Allison Fisher, Stacey Hillyard, Karen Corr and Kelly fisher all won events at the Matchroom.

In 1996 the club hosted the World Ladies final, when Karen Corr beat Kelly Fisher in a thrilling final.

The club has also been the base for several leading lady players. World No 4 June Banks, and No. 16 Jenny Poulter played at the club for several years, and along with Janie Watkins formed an All-Women's team in the West Wales League.