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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

chriscoumbe BLOG-NEWS, English Billiards

Brookshaw Gathers Great Results at the Top in 3-Ball Game

Player Profile Steve Brookshaw
Steve Brookshaw

Plymouth billiardist Steve Brookshaw made his third consecutive appearance at the World Billiards Championships in Leeds a memorable one last month, by beating his personal best performance. Brookshaw finished 11th in the premier timed event, which started with 55 cueists from nine countries. He stunned the Indian contingent, firstly with a 645 – 337 win over Raj Kumar. This was followed by a superb 592 – 436 victory over Siddharth Parikh, who is ranked eighth in India and made two centuries in the two hour match. Further wins over Chris Taylor (England) and Josh Burns (Australia) enabled Brookshaw to top his group undefeated with a 101 break and an excellent average points difference of  203 in the two hour group stage matches.

In the last-32 Brookshaw defeated another Indian, Jaiveer Dhingra, in a close match by only 24 points. However, Dhingra’s teammate Devendra Joshi of Maharashtra proved unstoppable in the last-16, as he compiled breaks of 201, 180, 108, 100 and six other breaks over 50 in the three hour match. This was the Devon champion’s first appearance in the last-16 and came after his run to the last-32 of the 150-up event, held over the previous five days, where he was defeated 4-1 by the Asian champion Sourav Kothari.

Brookshaw’s performances at the Northern Snooker Centre lifts him to 21st in the World Billiards Order of Merit, and he now focuses his attention on the next ranking event which takes place on December 6-7 at Bradford’s Cue Gardens club.

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.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

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!

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2014 News

SEATON LEAGUE – EXCONS ARE CHAMPIONS
Wonderers’ 10 year reign as League Champions finally comes to an end after Excons harvest bonus points in the final match of the season. Select Seaton Snooker League for the latest results, report & league table.

ANDY NECK BATTLES BACK
2013 Tour Champion Andy Neck battled his way to win event 4 of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour at The Plaza Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth. Steve Brookshaw, ever in the running, showed consistency to remain in contention by reaching the final. Whilst Haydon Pinhey found some form, after a short lean spell, to take the highest break prize with a very nice 96. He also surpassed the £2000 prize money mark as the overall total exceeds £32,000. 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 £560 entry fees went as prizes!

SEATON LEAGUE
Bonus points system proves a winner as four teams out of seven will battle it out for the league title in the final match. Select Seaton Snooker League for the latest results, report & league table.

INTERNATIONALS BATTLE IT OUT
Two international players Eden Sharav, Scotland and Callum Lloyd, Wales met in event 5 of the WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Tour at the dream factory. Sharav proved to be the man in form, finishing undefeated on the day to take the lion’s share of the prize money. With just one event to go this season Haydon Pinhey still heads the ranking table, followed closely by Dan Legassick and Thomas Lancastle. Select Silver Waistcoat Hall of Fame for a full report and photo’s.

Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who made everyone welcome and provided sponsorship for the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Steve Brookshaw for his expert eye and decision making throughout the day.

This time 100% of the £285 entry fees went as prizes!

SEATON LEAGUE
Four teams in with a title chance. Select Seaton Snooker League for the latest results, report & league table.