By Phoebe Ram – Digital News Correspondent
Two snooker-loving RAF personnel are preparing to break a world record by playing 100 hours of the game.
The pair will be playing non-stop for the next four days to raise money for the RAF Association charity.
Sergeant Chris Bullen and Corporal Joel Pickersgill will attempt to play the longest snooker match ever recorded, at the RAF Association’s Gateway Club in Newark.
The two friends started playing today, Wednesday, June 5, at 10am and plan to continue until 2pm on Sunday, June 9.
Chris added: “I have colleagues and friends who were helped by the RAF Association, so we wanted to give something.
“The local branch and club has been extremely supportive, and we aim to raise at least £1,000 for them.”
The current record for the longest snooker singles marathon is more than 85 hours and was set in Ennis, Ireland in 2014.
Joel, 34 said: “The Association has kindly allowed us to attempt this snooker marathon upstairs at their Gateway Club, and is even providing volunteers to help adjudicate the match.”
The Guinness World Record rules say the entire match must be witnessed by observers and allows a five minute break every hour, which can be accrued.
Bob MacRae, chairman of the RAF Association Newark and District Branch, said: “Chris and Joel’s superhuman efforts are hugely appreciated.
“We’ve made sure they will be supported during their marathon snooker session upstairs at the club with volunteers and refreshments, and wish them all the best.”
You can visit Chris and Joel’s fundraising page here.
The RAF Association is inviting volunteers to adjudicate the world record attempt in four hour shifts.
For more information, visit www.rafa.org.uk/snooker-marathon
