Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Bronze Waistcoat, Snooker Tournaments

Bronze Waistcoat – 11 Seasons on

Bronze Waistcoat Finals Day Overall Winner 2003-04
Joel Martin – Bronze Waistcoat Finals Day Overall Winner 2003-04

It all started back in 2003 with Joel Martin wining the first West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation Bronze Waistcoat Finals Day.

This event is now a single Open Championship tournament run at the end of the season. Initially players had to qualify from one of the town tours (Exeter, Plymouth, Falmouth or Redruth). Four players from each tour played in the Main event whilst the rest played in the Plate event.  They were great events with all the young hopefuls dress to look the part. Every player went away with a prize after a full days snooker.

Take a look back over the years and pick out a few familiar faces that have played….where are they now?. Click here to see the main events. The Town Tour results are to follow.

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

Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 2 – Result

Eden Sharav April 2014
Eden Sharav 2014

Class act’s Eden Sharav and Darren McVicar win through to the final of event 2 but it is Kurtis Weaver that leads the ranking table after two events.

The event was hosted by The Belgrave Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth. Select Gold Waistcoat Event 2 to find out more.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Snooker Tournaments

Team Snooker

Plymouth International Channel Island Challenge Winners - Pontins 2007

I was transferring some web content from our ‘old’ site to this new site when I came across this picture. Grant Cole, Darren Bond and Matt Williams who, guided by their astute Captain Wayne Branton, proved worthy winners of this international team event back in 2007. With the help of Jim Curtain, then one of Riley’s top managers, the WEBSF Management Team pulled off what turned out to be a resounding success.

The WEBSF have been kicking around the idea of another team event and the thinking is that the 16th & 17th May 2015 is the likely date. The format, venue & conditions need to be thought through over the next couple of weeks. Keep an eye on our facebook site for more details. In the meantime to take a look back at the 2007 event…..Click here
Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Silver Waistcoat, Snooker Tournaments

Silver Waistcoat Snooker Tour – 11 Seasons on

Silver Waistcoat Tour Overall Winner 2004-05
Grant Cole – Silver Waistcoat 2004/5

It all started back in 2004 with Grant Cole wining the West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation Silver Waistcoat Tour- event 1.

More recently this tour has wavered a bit but the intention is to run one or two events again this season. Thanks again in no small part to Wayne and the other members of the Management Team who give up their valuable time to make this possible.

Take a look back over the years and pick out a few familiar faces that have played….where are they now?. Click here

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

Gold Waistcoat Snooker Tour – 10 Seasons on

Wayne Branton

It all started back in 2004 with Wayne Branton wining event one. The WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour is still going strong today, thanks in no small part to Wayne and the other members of the Management Team. As we prepare for event two of the current season, which is due to be played at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth on the 17th January 2015. Take a look back over 10 seasons of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour……Click here

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, 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, 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, Snooker Tournaments

Vincent shines in Stroud

Kris Vincent
Kris Vincent

Mission accomplished! A great day was had by all thanks to the Tournament Director, helpers and especially the Management and Staff at Top Breaks Snooker Club. See link below for details about discounted deals on Billiards & Snooker equipment for WEBSF members. For a full report on the snooker action select Gold Waistcoat Tour.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Golden Waistcoat, Snooker Tournaments

King Wins National Golden Waistcoat

Mike King 2005
Mike King 2005

Mike King wins National Golden Waistcoat Finals. Select Golden Waistcoat to find out more.