Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Gold Waistcoat Tour, Snooker Tournaments

Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 2

Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth

(Saturday 17th January)

Registration for this event will open on Friday 12th December @ 7pm to the 28 players that entered event 1. These players will have until 9am Sunday 14th to secure a place for this event. From 9am on the 14th December, any places that have not been taken will be opened to all.

Due to there being more tables at this venue it will be open to a maximum of 32 players, so there will be places available for the quickest out of the blocks after 9am on Sunday 14th.

PLEASE NOTE THAT ATTEMPTED PAYMENTS MADE BEFORE THE STATED TIMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Payments by the normal methods, bank transfer, PayPal or by cash to myself.

Gold Waistcoat Poster All Events 2014-15

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Gold Waistcoat Tour

Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 1 – Result

Gold Waistcoat Event 1 2014-5 - The Winner
Barrie McIntosh – Event 1 Winner

Barrie McIntosh from Cornwall won the opening Gold Waistcoat Tour event of the season to head the ranking table. However, with the worst of six events not counting in the final ranking points tally there is all to play for in the remaining five events. The event was hosted by The Plaza Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth. Select Gold Waistcoat Event 1 to find out more.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Gold Waistcoat Tour

Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 1

Gold Waistcoat Tour Overall Champion 2014
Gold Waistcoat Tour Overall Champion 2014

Mitchell Grinsted will be starting his quest to defend his Gold Waistcoat Tour Champion title this Saturday. If successful he will be the first player to win this coveted title three times. Another player also intent on winning the title for a third time is Andy Neck from Newton Abbot who will, for sure, be fired up to beat him to it. Let’s not forget also the 26 other players whose main aim is to spoil the party for these double champions. With a mix of seasoned players pitching their guile and experience against the onset of up-and-coming talented youth. All bodes well for an exciting tour again this season.

Gold Waistcoat Poster All Events 2014-15

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Prize Money

Pinhey Raises the Bar in the Money Stakes

Haydon Pinhey has surpassed Sam Baird’s total winnings at the top of the prize money table and in doing so has raised the bar for the most prize money won in a single season.

The total amount of prize money made available by the WEBSF to-date is £34,314. This amounts to over 90% of the entry fees taken being given out. The WEBSF Management Team have achieved this through the provision of volunteer Tournament Directors and Helpers, Referee’s and the generosity of Snooker Clubs who have provided their facilities free of charge!

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Refereeing

Chris Coumbe – Class 1 Billiards Referee

WEBSF member Chris Coumbe has recently qualified as a EASB Class 1 Billiards Referee at the IBSF Billiards Championships currently taking place in Leeds. Chris’s assessment took place whilst officiating a match between Peter Atkinson from England and Shekhar Surve from India. He was assessed under the watchful eyes of three examiners who scrutinised him on his refereeing performance plus questioning on the rules. The examiners have carried out some research and they believe Chris is the youngest Class I Billiards Referee in the world!

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Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, West of England Open Snooker

West of England Open Snooker Championship 2014

Haydon Pinhey
Haydon Pinhey – West of England Open Snooker Champion 2014

Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth has won the two day WEBSF West of England Open Snooker Championship against a strong field of talented players. Go to full report

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Gold Waistcoat Tour

WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Snooker Tour 2014/15

The 2014/15 WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Snooker Tour will consist of six events. The format of play is Round Robin groups follow by a Knock-out for the qualifiers. Ranking points are awarded to all players based on their position in each event. These contribute to an overall ranking table where the top five events are used to determine the overall tour Champion. The tour is open to amateur players of any age that reside in the West of England or are Affiliated Members that reside outside the West of England catchment area where no equivalent ‘Foundation’ operates.

The entry fee to each tour event is £20 per player with all monies, after any tables fees and expenses, being distributed between the winner, runner up, losing semi & quarter finalist (depending on number of entrants). A prize for the best break of the day is optional.

A condition of entry is membership of the WEBSF (£10). This must be paid for on the day for previous members or in advance for new members.

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Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

SEASON START

Originally Posted: 13th September 2014
We are finally ready to announce the start of the season. We are kicking off with the West of England Open Snooker Championship. This will be a weekend event open to 32 players maximum with a £1000 prize pot. (based on the 32 entrants). It is scheduled for the weekend of the 4th & 5th October. This is very short notice but we have not had the best of preparation for this coming this season. Continue reading “SEASON START” →

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

June 2014 News

GRINSTED IS CROWNED 2014 WEBSF GOLD WAISTCOAT TOUR CHAMPION
Mitchell Grinsted pipped other contenders Haydon Pinhey, Rob Johns and reigning champion Andy Neck to win the prestigious title of WEBSF Overall Gold Waistcoat Tour Champion 2014. All four players have shown commitment and consistency throughout the season and are all worthy of their ranking above some of the best players in the region. The final event, in a series of six, was won by Scottish International Eden Sharav who beat Kurtis Weaver in the final of the main event. The Plate was won by Andy Neck who beat Darran Lock. Click here for more details.

Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who once again provided excellent facilities, made everyone welcome and sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referees Nick Harry for his excellent refereeing throughout the two days and Steve Brookshaw who after playing in the tournament helped with the final matches.

This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

BRONZE WAISTCOAT OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (U19’S)
The WEBSF Bronze Waistcoat Open Championship is due to be held on 5th & 6 July 2014 at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester. The tournament is open to any player who was under 19 on or before the 31st December 2013. The entry fee is £10 WEBSF members (£15 non Members). Dress Code: Waistcoat, Collared Shirt, Bow Ties Optional or a single coloured Polo Shirt with collar. Dark trousers and shoes, no shorts, jeans or trainers.

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May 2014 News

SEATON LEAGUE – ANNUAL PRESENTATION
Presentation of trophies at the annual dinner. Select Seaton Snooker League for the latest results, report & league table.

ROB JOHNS FIND GOLD AT LAST
Rob Johns has been on and off the WEBSF circuit for a number of years. This past season has seen improvement with his game which was realised in taking the Gold Waistcoat Tour, event 5 at The Plaza Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth. Wayne Branton, turned around a spell of bad form to play some consistent snooker to contest the final. A 92 from Alan Tunney and a 92 clearance from Haydon Pinhey gave them an equal share of the highest break prize. Select Gold Waistcoat Hall of Fame for a full report and more details.

Thanks to the The Plaza, Plymouth who once again provided excellent facilities and sponsored the event.
This time 100% of the £400 entry fees went as prizes!