So we were delighted to stumble across these images taken in the early 2000s of players preparing to compete in the local leagues.
See if you can spot anyone you know – or even yourself for that matter as we salute you!
9. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
Players and officials at semi-final of Portsmouth U30s snooker tournament in 2011. From left: Steve Toms, Jordan Wimbourne, Pedro Ferguson, Adam Bobat, Stuart Colver, Dennis Hushley and Ted Dowse. Waterlooville Snooker Club, Waterlooville. Picture: Allan Hutchings (110894-156) Photo: Allan Hutchings
10. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The 2011 Copnor B team. From left: Jordan Winbourne, Simon Munday, David Lawrence, Pascal Richard and Dave Hume. Photo: Paul Jacobs
11. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The 201 Fareham team. From left: Paul Foster, Colin Norton, Adam Bobat, Pete Oughton, Mick Jurd and Danny Auld. Photo: Paul Jacobs
12. Retro Portsmouth snooker scene
The Portsmouth and Gosport league teams that went head-to-head in 2010.Top (left to right): Dave Hume, Simon Munday, Tony Hansford, Paul Foster, Steve Bennett, Paul West. Bottom (left to right): Pascal Richard, Pete Oughton, Dave Joss, Richie Hickman and Dave Coombs. Photo: National World