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May 2012 News

PINHEY CROWNED WEBSF REGIONAL BRONZE WAISTCOAT CHAMPION
Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth is crowned West of England Billiards & Snooker Regional Bronze Waistcoat Champion. Dan Legassick also from Plymouth finished runner-up. Pinhey also took the highest break prize with a fine 73 clearance. Click here for results and more details of the Bronze Waistcoat championship.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

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

STEWART WINS SILVER EVENT 6 AND THE OVERALL TITLE
Jake Stewart from Truro, Cornwall wins event six and with it the overall title of West of England Billiards & Snooker Silver Waistcoat Tour Champion. Michael Rogers (Taunton) finished in overall second place. Jake Stewart also takes the overall highest break prize with a superb 120 clearance. Steve Slade was event six runner-up and Dan Legassick (Plymouth) hit the best break of the day a lovely 104 clearance. A fitting end to a great season of ‘Silver’ talent. Click here for results and more details of the Silver Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

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

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April 2012 News

SEATON LEAGUE – SAM BAIRD EXHIBITION
Report and results of Sam Baird exhibition promoted by the Seaton Snooker league. For more information click here.

BRANTON WINS EVENT – NECK IS LIFTS OVERALL TITLE
Dale Branton from Plymouth became the sixth event winner out of six events. However, it was Andy Neck takes the prestigious title of West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation Gold Waistcoat Champion 2011/12. Neck also posted the overall best break of 133 clearance. Click here for more results.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event.

This time 95% of the entry fees went as prize money!

LOCK RECEIVES BELATED REWARD
This presentation was delayed due to others more pressing matters but the WEBSF does not forget. As has become customary Darran Lock from Seaton, Cornwall was presented with a donation by the WEBSF. This is in recognition for being selected to play in the 201 Home Internationals. The money will help replenish those funds that suffered from having to self fund his travelling and overnight accommodation expenses. This link shows WEBSF Head of Coaching, Steve Canniford presenting the cheque to Darran, with fellow Gold Waistcoat players looking on.

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Don’t forget the Sam Baird exhibition next Tuesday at Chard. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

IMPORTANT NOTICE – HANDICAP OPEN CANCELLED
The Open Handicap Tournament due to be held at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth on Sunday 8th April 2012 has been cancelled due to lack of numbers. Next Open Handicapped Tournament will be Sunday 20th May 2012.

COUMBE WINS EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
Chris Coumbe won the English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 5 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Runner-up was Dan Legassick.

JAMES LEE WINS GOLD EVENT
James Lee from Torbay come through to win the penultimate WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour event of the season. Lee Walters was runner-up and ranking table leader Andy Neck made the best break of the day a fine 120 clearance. However, it was youngsters Michael Rogers, Dale Branton and Haydon Pinhey that made an impression. Click here for more results.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event.

This time 98% of the entry fees went as prize money!

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March 2012 News

IMPORTANT NOTICE – VENUE CHANGE
WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour event 6 was due to be held at Rileys Snooker Club, Torquay. Due the number of players entering this tournament we have had to switch this event to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. With only 8 tables available at Torquay we would go into the wee small hours of Sunday morning in order to finish the tournament.

The WEBSF MAnagement Team take this opportunity to apologize to all and thank Chez and his staff at Torquay Rileys for hosting tournaments through this season, we will be in contact later in the year to arrange next seasons calendar of events.

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

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February 2012 News

NECK AND WALTERS QUALIFY
Andy Neck from Torbay and Lee Walters from Plymouth who are both regular players on the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour have both come through to qualify for the last 32 in the English Amateur Snooker Championship. The WEBSF Management Team and Members wish them both the best of luck in the next phase.

BATTEN IS BACK ON THE SCENE WITH A WIN
Greg Batten from Tiverton has only entered two of this season’s WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour events but he has certainly made an impression. After finishing runner-up to Wayne Branton in event two he went one better in event four to beat ranking table leader Andy Neck and rise nine places into second spot. Click here for more results.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Torquay who sponsored the event.

This time 98% of the entry fees went as prize money!

NECK WINS LATEST OPEN AT RILEYS
South Devon snooker player Andy Neck is once more in the spotlight as he takes the latest WEBSF Open Handicapped tournament with a 4-1 win over Steve Slade from Paignton. For more details click here

The next WEBSF Open Handicapped Tournament is provisionally booked for February 26 th at Riley’s, Plymouth. The format will probably be a five frame knock-out and there will be prize money of at least £200. Follow the WEBSF on Face book to register or for more information.

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January 2012 News

STEWART WINS SILVER EVENT 4 – LEGASSICK HITS MAIDEN TOURNAMENT CENTURY
Jake Stewart from Truro, Cornwall extends his lead at the top of the overall rankings after winning Silver Waistcoat event 4. Dan Legassick (Plymouth) hits maiden tournament century. Click here for results and more details of the Silver Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

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

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

TORBAY PLAYERS LEADING THE PACK
Andy Neck from Torbay won the third Gold Waistcoat event of the season, edging out prolific break builder Alan Tunney in a ‘shoot-out’ final. Click here for more results.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

This time 98% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULT
Latest Seaton League results and 2nd round cup draws now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

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December 2011 News

BROOKSHAW – MAXIMUM MAN
Steve Brookshaw from Plymouth at the age of 45 years and 23 days could be forgiven for thinking that his days of achieving one of Snookers significant targets was slipping away from him. Having surpassed the 200 break mark at English Billiards some years back is proof that he is indeed a master of concentration and touch, for these are skills one must acquire to make a break of this size at the grandfather of cue sports. However, the 147 Maximum break at Snooker requires precision, nerve and fearlessness, tinged with just a little good fortune. Today, on the 29th December 2011, Brookshaw realised the dream by completing a 147 break at Snooker. He is now, without doubt, a ‘Master Cueman’. Well done Steve.

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

ROGERS WINS SILVER EVENT 3
Michael Rogers from Taunton, Somerset made it three different Silver Waistcoat winners in three events so far this season. Click here for results and more details on the Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Exeter who sponsored the event.

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

TOURNAMENT VENUE CHANGES
Important information regarding change of venue for the remaining Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments. Click here to see the latest calendar. You can also keep posted by visiting the WEBSF Facebook.

LEGASSICK WINS EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
Dan Legassick won the English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 4 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Runner-up was previous winner Chris Coumbe.

WALTERS CLASS SHOWS THROUGH
Lee Walters from Plymouth has won the second Gold Waistcoat event of the season against yet another class field. Click here for more results.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Torquay who sponsored the event.

This time 96% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAWS AND LATEST RESULT
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

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November 2011 News

WEBSF PRIZE MONEY
Prize money given out at WEBSF Gold, Silver & Bronze tournaments has surpassed the £20,000 mark. This total does not include regular Handicapped competitions and one-off specials that the WEBSF run from time to time.

SEATON LEAGUE MINI LEAGUE LATEST
Latest Seaton League – Mini League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 4 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth takes place on the 3rd December 2011.

ROGERS RECEIVES REWARD
As has become customary Michael Rogers from Taunton, Somerset was presented with a donation by the WEBSF. This is in recognition for being selected to play in the recent Home Internationals. The money will help with travelling and overnight accommodation expenses. This link shows a photo of WEBSF Head of Coaching, Steve Canniford presenting the cheque to Michael, with fellow Silver Waistcoat players looking on.

STEWART CLEARS UP
Jake Stewart from Truro, Cornwall was dominant in event 2 of the Silver Waistcoat tour. Stewart beat Steve Slade from Paignton 2-1 in the final. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Chesh and all at Rileys Snooker Club, Torquay who sponsored the event.

This time 94% of the entry fees went as prize money!

HALLING WINS OPEN AT RILEYS
North Devon snooker player Lee Halling came out on top with a 2-1 win over Andy Symons-Rowe from Tavistock. For a full report click here.

The next WEBSF Open Handicapped Tournament is on December 17th at Riley’s, Plymouth. The format will be a DOUBLE ELIMINATION, best of seven frames, which gives players two chances to win the tournament. As well as the guaranteed £200 prize money, there is also a Xmas hamper for the winner. Entry is £5 and registration via WEBSF Facebook page in advance, or by 9.30 on the day at venue. Play to start at 9.45.

POETRY
To witness Ronnie making a quick fire century is ‘Poetry in Motion’. Click here to read some written poetry I have come across on my Billiards & Snooker travels.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAWS AND LATEST RESULT
Latest Seaton League results and Cup Draws now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

FIREWORK SPECIAL AT RILEYS OPEN HANDICAPPED SNOOKER TOURNAMENT
Big handicapped snooker tournament at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth on Saturday 5th November 2011. Guaranteed prize pot of £200.00 for an entry fee of just £5.00. Register by 10:30am. Click here for more details.

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October 2011 News

BRANTON ROLLS BACK THE YEARS TO WIN GOLD AGAIN
Wayne Branton from Plymouth has won the first Gold Waistcoat event of the season against the biggest field yet. Branton’s last Gold Waistcoat event victory was seven years ago when he won the inaugural event. Click here for more results. Full report now in, pictures coming soon.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event.

This time 96% of the entry fees went as prize money!

GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT
Sponsorship money is now in and counted and a cheque has been presented to the staff at the Plymouth Neurological Rehabilitation Unit for a fantastic £2797.05. Well done to all those Snooker, Pool & Darts players that help raise this sum. Darren’s road to recovery continues and this show of support means a great deal to him, thank you on his behalf.

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The WEBSF Annual Meeting took place on the 17th September 2011. Here are the key points:-

Congratulations to Darran Lock & Michael Rogers who both achieved England International Status in the 2011 Home Internationals
Separate the Plymouth Bronze and Silver Tournaments
A full compliment of Waistcoat tournaments will be run this next season. Aim for 6 Gold, 6 Silver 1 Bronze.
Take Gold & Silver Waistcoat Tournament events to Exeter
Enter a WEBSF team in the UK League annual tournament (Southwest Snooker Academy)
Invite local Referees to assist at tournaments
Well done by all involved in raising funds for Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
Find ways to promote the WEBSF & their Tournaments
To receive a complete set of meeting minutes and action notes members can contact any of the Management Team or email the WEBSF (websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk).

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Ben Pike sets the break mark at 56 as Wonderers open up a 10 point lead. Click here for the latest results.

PINHEY STARTS HIS CAMPAIGN
Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth came out on top in the first Silver Waistcoat event of this seasons tour . Pinhey beat Tom Vanstone one of many players who must fancy their chances this season. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Jim Curtain and all at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event.

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Charlie Hawkes swoops to take a frame off of Neil Whitfield as Ex Cons win three black ball frames to seal victory. Click here for the latest results.

EASB REGIONAL YOUTH BILLIARDS EVENT 2
Event two of the English Amateur Billiards Association, National Junior Billiards Tour was won by Dan Legassick who beat Chris Coumbe in the final. Click here for more details.

WEBSF CONFIRMED TOURNAMENT DATES
Below are confirmed dates and venues for this seasons WEBSF tournaments. Please contact the WEBSF ASAP if you are aware that they clash with other tournaments that you would like enter and we will do what we can to accommodate you. eMail websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk or phone/text Steve on 07891940995.

Silver Waistcoat Tour
Event 1: Oct 15th – Plymouth
Event 2: Nov 12th – Torquay
Event 3: Dec 10th – Exeter
Event 4: Jan 21st – Torquay
Event 5: Mar 3rd – Exeter
Event 6: Apr 28th – Plymouth

Gold Waistcoat Tour
Event 1: Oct 29th – Plymouth
Event 2: Nov 26th – Torquay
Event 3: Jan 14th – Exeter
Event 4: Feb 11th – Torquay
Event 5: Mar 10th – Exeter
Event 6: Apr 14th – Plymouth

Bronze Waistcoat Championship one event, eligible Silver Waistcoat players will be seeded. 12th May – venue to be decided

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September 2011 News

JIM CURTAIN CLASSIC – OPEN HANDICAP SNOOKER TOURNAMENT
28 players dusted off their cues after the summer break and went along to Rileys, Plymouth to compete in the Jim Curtain Classic, a handicapped open tournament. After 84 best of three matches Andy Symons-Rowe came out on top beating Darren Bond 2-1 in a closely contested final. Rileys guaranteed £200 in prize money and everyone had plenty of match practice to start the season. Best break of the day came from Dale Branton, a fine 82. Click here for the results.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
The Feds start their campaign and Honiton WMC start collecting bonus points. Click here for the latest results.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers continue where they left off last season at the top but can the newly named Steelers ‘steel the show’ this season. Click here for the latest results.

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The 7th WEBSF Annual Meeting is due to take place at Rileys, Plymouth Saturday 17th September 2010 at 09:30. Feel free to come along and participate. Soon after, this seasons tournaments will be publish here on this website.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

July & August 2011 News

ENGLISH LIONS
Darran Lock from Seaton, Cornwall and Michael Rogers from Taunton, Somerset have both had a call up to represent England in next months Home Internationals. This will take the total number of WEBSF players which have been selected to represent their country to 13, something every English sportsman hopes to achieve but relatively few do. Pontins Snooker Centre, Prestatyn will host the competition over seven days between the 9th and 16th September. The WEBSF Management Team congratulate both players and wish them the best of luck in the competition.Well done lads a great achievement!

2011 EUROPEAN OPEN JUNIOR SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
Jay Bullen from Exeter Michael Rogers from Taunton and Dan Legassick from Plymouth all qualified for the knock-out stages of the 2011 European Open Junior Snooker Championship which was recently held at the award winning, Southwest Snooker Academy, Gloucester. All four players gave a good account in the last 16. However, neither made it through to the next round. To reach the last 16 of such a prestigious tournament is a great achievement. Well done lads!

GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT
As a result of one of our most hard working, caring and unassuming members of the WEBSF Management Team recently having spent time rehabilitating at the Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth. Some fellow members feel compelled to say thank you to the Unit. This will take the form of a Snooker, Pool & Darts Marathon organised by the WEBSF and hosted by Rileys, Plymouth. If you would like to participate in our 12-hour marathon or make a donation.

NATIONAL SNOOKER WEEK
National Snooker Week is nearly upon us, and that means free snooker and free Rileys membership for anyone during the week of 25 – 29th July. If you have never tried Snooker before go along to your nearest Rileys and have a go.

Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth have arranged for Snooker Coaches to be on hand to show you how to enjoy this fantastic sport.