Moving my daughter into college in late August. Be there for 3 or 4 days. Any good places to play?
Pool in Ann Arbor
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I would definitely check out the student union https://uunions.umich.edu/article/billiards-and-games
Really cool room with nice tables. They had a 3 cushion table the last time I was there also.
Really cool room with nice tables. They had a 3 cushion table the last time I was there also.
I played there in one of the ACUI national tournaments. Probably the nicest college pool room I've ever played in.
With a partner, bought the Anniversaries that used to be there.
Never understood changing the tables...Gold Crowns aren't really upgrading.
Those Anniversaries are being played on every say in Toronto.
I agree that the comments on the Union. Quite historic. A fun hole in the wall bar to play at is the 8 ball saloon beneath the blind pig. They use to have tournaments there on Sunday and Tuesday. If you make it 40 minutes west to Jackson, I recommend checking out The Garage. I used to live in the area 13 years ago, so maybe my info is outdated.
I've played at the Union a couple of times. Maybe locals can confirm this, but I don't think it is air conditioned. Maybe not the best place to play in August.
Annex,,,,Brunswick and Bloor area.
I was half owner of the 12 foot Aniversaries also....
...why I still like to visit....my favorite Brunswicks.
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Hi Jim,
I'm sorry I just saw this now. Did you discover the Michigan Union Billiards Room, on campus? There are 17 9-foot pool tables, 3 of which are new pro-cut Diamonds. Hopefully you'll stop by next time you visit your daughter!
Betsy
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I'm sorry I just saw this now. Did you discover the Michigan Union Billiards Room, on campus? There are 17 9-foot pool tables, 3 of which are new pro-cut Diamonds. Hopefully you'll stop by next time you visit your daughter!
Betsy
(former) Billiards Room Supervisor
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We still have a 3-cushion table but it's in rough shape. Slow rails and cloth. We also have a 10-foot Snooker table.
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The building does have air conditioning, but it (the building) is nearly 100 years old. We have always had problems regulating our heating and cooling. Sometimes it's 58 degrees in the Billiards Room while the rest of the building is too hot. Other times, the rest of the building is comfortable but there's no air circulation in the BR. Depends almost entirely on the day!
Betsy
(former) Michigan Union Billiards Room Supervisor
Betsy
(former) Michigan Union Billiards Room Supervisor
BetsyUmichPool
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We still have a 3-cushion table but it's in rough shape. Slow rails and cloth. We also have a 10-foot Snooker table.
Thanks for the late replies.
While moving my daughter in I did not have a free moment to check it out.
I am planing on visiting her in April so maybe then.
While moving my daughter in I did not have a free moment to check it out.
I am planing on visiting her in April so maybe then.