Diamond tables
Seven 9-foot Diamond tables and six bar tables, kept in tournament shape with tight pockets.
Passion Meets Performance
Slate Billiard Club
Private billiard club and training facility in St. Paul.
A members-only room built for people who want to get better at pool. Train with us online from anywhere, or join the club and play on Diamond tables in Minnesota.
- Diamond tables
- Coaching at every level
- 4.8 stars on Google
Anywhere in the world
The Slate Patreon
Video lessons, drills, match reviews and live Q&A from pro-level coach Demetrius "TinMan" Jelatis.
See what's inside
In St. Paul, Minnesota
Club membership
A private room, Diamond tables and players who help each other improve. Guest passes available.
See the clubThe Slate Patreon
Train with Slate from anywhere
The same training culture we have inside the club, online. Lessons you can take to your own table tonight, taught by a coach who has played the U.S. Open.
- The MNPoolBootcamp PlaybookVideo lessons on technique, core shots, concepts and safeties.
- Mental Game SeriesPressure, focus and staying steady when the match is on the line.
- Monthly pattern studies and advanced 9-ballHow strong players read a table and plan a run.
- Match reviewsA member's set broken down each month, plus the coach reviewing his own.
- Monthly live stream Q&AAsk your questions and get answers live.
- Private Discord communityTalk pool with other members between lessons.
There's a free tier too, so you can look around before you pay.
Your coach: Demetrius "TinMan" Jelatis
Pro-level player and founder of MN Pool Bootcamp. He has competed at the U.S. Open 9-Ball and the Derby City Classic, and he coaches for a living.
Key ball decision makingA short lesson filmed at the club.
Club membership
Not a typical pool hall
Slate is a private billiard club. No fryer, no beer on tap, no noise. Just a clean, quiet room where the whole point is playing better pool.
Everybody trains everybody
New players and top Minnesota players share the same room, and they share what they know.
Coaching and clinics
Private lessons, evening clinics and weekly training sessions for every level.
A room to focus
Even lighting, a calm room and members who are there for the same reason you are.
Tournaments and leagues
Fargo-rated tournaments, challenge matches and league play, many streamed live.
Cues in the club
Slate is an authorized dealer for JFlowers pool cues and cases.
Inside Slate
Hear it from the people in the room
Short videos filmed at the club. Tap one to play.
Everybody trains everybody
My dojo
The path of pool
My dad hadn't seen me play in 20 years
We bring in the prosThe club
In our own words
"This is like playing guitar or martial arts or golf. A life of discipline is a vehicle of self-improvement. This is my dojo. That's what Slate is to me."
"There's no ego here. You could be three months into your journey and one of the top players in Minnesota is at your side coaching you."
"It's not just about our own club. It's about the community of pool. We literally want to grow the sport."
"It is a hidden paradise for pool junkies like me."
"Slate is small with a clean & inviting atmosphere. It is comfortable yet has a prestigious feel."
"If you want to progress in skill this is the place to go"
Watch
Live streams from the stream table
Tournaments and challenge matches are streamed from the club with three cameras and live commentary. Every past stream is free to watch on YouTube.
Slate was also featured on KARE 11. Watch the segment.
Visit
Membership and guest passes
Slate is a private club, so reach out first. Tell us a little about your game and we'll get back to you about a guest pass or membership.
Slate Billiard Club
- Phone612-430-1851
Get in touch
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Keep growing your game
Start online tonight, or come see the room in St. Paul.