From school hall to provincial colours
A 16-year-old learner who joined a Friday clinic in Mahikeng now represents the province at junior level, with school fees supported through our talent fund.
About the Foundation
Sport development with a social conscience
North West Black Ball Association is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the development and promotion of cue sports, particularly pool, within South African communities. We deliver skills development, coaching, youth and women empowerment programmes, tournaments and recreational opportunities while promoting social inclusion, healthy lifestyles and talent identification.
Our mission
To make cue sports accessible to underserved communities through structured coaching, affordable competition and mentorship that develops both players and people.
Our vision
A South Africa where every talented player, regardless of gender, income or ability has a clear pathway from a community table to a national podium.
Impact stories
Women taking the table
Our women's league grew from a single squad to more than eighty registered players in two seasons, with three women now qualified as accredited referees.
Inclusion that lasts
Adapted venues and trained facilitators mean players with disabilities compete in the same sanctioned events as everyone else, not a separate afterthought.
- 1 200+
- Learners reached
- 26
- Partner schools
- 80+
- Women players
- 40
- Events hosted