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June 2011 News

CHARLIE GAY – LIFE TIME AWARD
Well known and respected Cornishman Charlie Gay (right) being presented with a life time achievement award by the Chairman of The Mining Division Snooker & Billiard League Mr Willie Polllard (left) at the Annual Presentation of Awards which featured an Exhibition by Snooker Professional, World no 21 Martin Gould. Below are some achievements mentioned the Chairmans speech:-

Over 60 years of competing in the Mining Division League and at County and National levels.
The first century break in the Mining Division League (112)
7 County Individual Snooker titles appearing in 10 finals
8 times League Champion
One of only 3 players to win the County Billiards & Snooker double (1977)
13 County Billiards Champion titles
Highest County Billiards break (201)
6 times winner of the Carah Roberts Billiards Cup
Twice runner-up in the over 50’s National Billiards Championships (2005 & 2006)
Member of the 3 a side Inter County Billiards Championships (2010/11)

Report by Paul Broad

SEATON LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS
Final results of the Seaton Snooker League 2010/11. Click here for end of season results.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

May 2011 News

BAIRD & BOND GOLD WINNERS
Darren Bond from Tiverton has won the final Gold Waistcoat event of the season. In the final he beat Sam Baird. However, by reaching the final Baird had done enough to take the overall title of WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion 2011. Overall runner-up is Alan Tunney from the Torbay league, third place went to Andy Neck also from the Torbay League and fourth place to Steve Brookshaw from Plymouth. Click here for more results.

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

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

BROOKSHAW MASTER CUEMAN
Top Billiards player, Billiards & Snooker Coach and now proven Snooker player Steve Brookshaw from Plymouth has won the penultimate Gold Waistcoat event of the season. In the final he beat the previous event winner Alan Tunney from the Torbay league. Click here for more results.

Thanks to The Plaza Snooker Club, Plymouth and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.

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

ROGERS WINS SILVER EVENT – LEGASSICK TAKES OVERALL TITLE
Michael Rogers from Taunton won the final Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season beating Haydon Pinhey, from Plymouth in the final. However, the overall Silver Waistcoat Champion is Dan Legassick who did enough on the day to remain at the top of the rankings. Jake Stewart from Cornwall was overall runner-up. Legassick also finished top of the Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat rankings to take the Bronze Waistcoat title. There will not be a regional Bronze Waistcoat event this season due to only one town holding Bronze Tournaments. Any club wishing to host a series of Bronze Waistcoat events next season please contact the WEBSF. (websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk).

Report now in, click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.

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

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

SAM TOPS PRO-TICKET RANKINGS
By reaching the semi final of the last EASB Pro-Ticket event Sam Baird topped the Pro-Ticket rankings. This assures him a return to the Main Tour next season. Go to EASB to find out more. Well done Sam, we knew you could do it!

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2011 News

MARK THE AMBASSADOR
WEBSF member Mark Green could not play in the WEBSF tournaments this season due to pursuing his education at Cardiff University. However, once a snooker player always a snooker player and Mark has excelled in the British Universities and Colleges Sport championships. These were held in Leeds last month and the good news is that Mark is the British Universities and Colleges Sport individual snooker champion 2011. Furthermore, the Cardiff team won the team competition. It is the first time that someone from Cardiff has won the individual title. So Mark has two gold medals. To add to this Mark reached the semi finals of the EASB Under 19s championships. This is a significant achievement considering the situation that Mark is having to fit in snooker practice around university studies. The Sports Bursary that he was awarded has proved very useful and the Director of Cardiff Sport is very impressed with how Mark has represented the University. To top this Mark was voted on as President of the University Snooker Club for next year. Well done Mark! Click here for more information.

DAVID CAUSIER BILLIARDS EXHIBITION
David Causier, the British Open billiards champion and 3-time former UK champion, produced a superb display of English Billiards in a Plymouth exhibition on Wednesday April 20. Causier’s first opponent was local player Chris Corry, however, it wasn’t until his encounter with experienced player Derek Walker that the former world number three started to reach top form with terrific breaks of 185 and 163, plus another fine century against England international Chris Coumbe. The final local opponent was WEBSF Gold Waistcoat player Steve Brookshaw, one of Devon’s finest and himself capable of 200 breaks. Against Brookshaw, Causier compiled the highest break, a fantastic 311. Causier, a finalist in the 2004 World Professional Championship, knocked in further breaks with ease during the evening, including a 209, 180, 136, 117, 72, 65 and 64 to round-off an outstanding performance by one of the World’s finest professional players. The event was organised by the Plymouth Billiards League and was held at the Belgrave Club. Thanks also to Plymouth referees Steve Brookshaw and Chris Coumbe, who refereed on the night.

Report by Chris Coumbe

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

TUNNEY WINS GOLD
Alan Tunney from the Torbay league was not phased by a magnificent 132 clearance from Sam Baird in the final of the latest Gold Waistcoat event. Full details now in.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers are champions for the eigth year in succession with Colyton Excons finishing runners-up. This was repeated in the Mini League final with Wonderers winning the first three frames in the final. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers on 99 points are all but there and unlikely to be caught. However, it is really hotting up for the runners-up spot. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

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March 2011 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
With just a handful of matches left Wonderers maintain their lead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

CHECK OUT THE DCBSA WEBSITE
If you haven’t already, check out the Devon County Billiards & Snooker website. Click here to go there.

GOLD IS GOLD COACH
Mike Gold, former professional snooker player and Captain of the England Senior team for four consecutive years is the latest member of the WEBSF Coaching Team. Mike was recently assessed and awarded the WEBSF Gold level coaching certificate. The WEBSF assessor made the following comments in summing up his assessment report.

“Clearly Michael has not only accrued a great deal of knowledge and experience from his many years of playing snooker at all levels, rising from a young aspiring amateur to a professional on the circuit. Michael also benefits from his work experiences; managing a large city snooker club and in latter years as someone in authority that works with the youth full time. Michael has, in an unofficial capacity, coached and mentored players at every level, over a number of years. Established players respect him and contemplate his views and ideals. Add to this a passion for snooker with a real desire to pass on his knowledge and experience to benefit anyone prepared to listen, especially the youth in the region.”

“I believe Michael to be a real asset to any snooker organisation. Despite this Michael does not believe he is the ‘font of all knowledge’, he frequently thinks about the game in some detail, forms opinions based on observations and personal experiences and accepts that there is always something more for him to learn. He is inventive in finding ways to deliver his knowledge and interact with his students in an effective way, always taking into consideration the ability and intellectual capability of his student(s). Michael has many valuable attributes which make him an excellent coach and mentor and will facilitate his continued development. The WEBSF coaching level Gold is constantly under review due to the difficulty in specifying a complete and precise set of criteria against which to assess. The results from this assessment have provided good benchmark requirements which will be used to assess potential coaches in the future.”

The WEBSF congratulate Michael and welcome him into the WEBSF Coaching Team, which now comprises 16 coaches in the region. Michael is currently based in the Exeter Snooker Club where his contact details and Coaching fees can be viewed.

LEGASSICK WINS SILVER
Dan Legassick from Plymouth came out on top of the latest Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. Legassick beat new player to the silver scene Chay Mearns from Torbay in the final. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.

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

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

BUSINESSLAND TO RETURN
It has been confirmed Rileys Erdington Businessland Series is going to take place this season.

BRITISH CHAMPION DAVID CAUSIER – BILLIARDS EXHIBITION IN CORNWALL
The Mining Billiards & Snooker League are promoting a Billiards Exhibition in Cornwall with British Open Champion David Causier. The event will be held on Tuesday 19th April 2011 at the Redruth Club.

ONLINE SNOOKER MAGAZINE
If you haven’t already, check out the on-line magazine Snookered, It’s pretty good!

SNOOKER POSTIE IS FIRST CLASS
Postman Andy Neck showed he really is first class when he was first past the post against a great line-up at Rileys, Torquay. Players from around the region travelled to Rileys, Torquay to compete in the second Gold Waistcoat event of the season. In the final Wayne Branton from Plymouth put up a spirited fight-back to draw level but could not find the class that he showed in earlier rounds. Sam Baird made the only century break of the day a fine 109 clearance to take the highest break prize. Click here for more results.

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

This time 97.5% of the entry fees went as prize money!

BAIRD AT THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIERS
Sam Baird made an excellent attempt to reach the qualifying stages of the World Championships. He won five matches before narrowly missing out against Mike Dunn 10-9 (on the black in the final frame!). Click here and here to find out more. Well done Sam, keep knocking on the door and it will open! from the WEBSF Management Team

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

February 2011 News

GRINSTED WINS SILVER
Mitchell Grinsted from Plymouth makes it four different winners of this seasons Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. Grinsted beat Haydon Pinhey also from Plymouth in the final. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.

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

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

CORNWALL WIN AFTER 100 YEARS
Cornwall A defeated pre-event favourites Cleveland in the final of this years event which was hosted by Nuneaton’s Attack Snooker Centre, to become National Inter County Team Champions – a title Cornwall last won in 1908. Cleveland had won this event an outstanding 8 times in the last 12 years, with this years team of Billy Bousfield, Darren Kell and Mark Hatton winning the event themselves no less than 4 times in the past 6 years. However the Cornish team of Charlie Gay (St Day), Chris Mitchell (Dobwalls) and David White (Bude Social Club) were victorious despite Cleveland’s Mark Hatton recording his 3rd century of the day, a fine 138, during his loss to Chris Mitchell. Cornwall’s B team of Geoff Lingard (Camelford) Derek White (Menheniot) and Steve Downing (Clinton Social Club Redruth) also had a good day after losing two games to one in the preliminary round of the main event against Norfolk A but went on to get to the plate final losing out to Yorkshire A.

Report taken from Cornwall Billiards & Snooker Association Newsletter, produced by Mr Derek Brooks Secretary C.B.S.A.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers player their super sub ‘Fish Pike’ and pick up a couple of extra bonus points to extend their lead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers sprint for the line. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON MINI LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers remain at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE – WONDERERS OMINOUS
Wonderers open an ominous lead at the expense of Colyton Feds. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

January 2011 News

BUSINESSLAND TO RETURN
It has been confirmed Rileys Erdington Businessland Series is going to take place this season.

SEATON LEAGUE 3 REDS
Seaton League players, if you fancy a night of surprise results and a laugh at the expense of the ‘better’ players in the league.

CUE COLLECTORS CORNER
Like old cues? Check out some new links on our links page – Memorabilia Corner. Click here for to go there.

CHARD CONS & PROS CLOSE GAP
Chard Cons & Pros take advantage to close the gap on Coliton Feds and Wonderers. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

BAIRD AT THE ACADEMY
Sam Baird reached the semi final of the inaugural South West Snooker Academy Q School Preparation Series.

SEATON MINI LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers extend their lead at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

STEWART WINS SILVER
Jake Stewart becomes the third winner of a Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament this season. Stewart beat Adam Lewin from Plymouth in the final. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE SEE-SAW
The see-saw between Colyton Feds and Honiton Wonderers continues as they swap positions yet again. Feds move 1 point in front to lead after 12 matches. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

LEGASSICK WINS EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
Dan Legassick won the English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 3 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Click here for more details

WONDERERS NEW YEAR LEADERS
Posted: 10th January 2011
Honiton Wonderers have the points ‘in the bag’ and retain the lead. However, other teams can catch up depending on back match results. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

GOLD & SILVER WAISTCOAT SCHEDULES
The remaining dates for WEBSF Gold and Silver Waistcoat events for the season have been penciled in. If any of the dates clash with other tournaments you have committed too or want to play in, it is important that you contact the WEBSF by email: websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk or any of the WEBSF Management Team.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

December 2010 News

EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The English Amateur Billiards Association are to bring Junior Billiards to Plymouth. Event three in a series of tournaments that are played all around the country is being hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Tournament date is the 8th January 2011. Entry fee is just £4.

METALLIC MOTORS SPONSORS BRETT
Brett Broad pictured with new sponsor, Kevin Stevens; Proprietor of METALLIC MOTORS, REDRUTH. Brett who plays league snooker for St.Rumons Social Club, Redruth is also a member of the West of England Billiards and Snooker Foundation. Brett travels to Plymouth on a regular basis to play in the WEBSF Silver Waistcoat U21 competitions.

Brett would like, through this website, to thank Kevin for his generosity and sponsorship for the Silver Waistcoat.

ROGERS WINS SILVER
Michael Rogers emerged as winner of the second Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season. Click here for more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.

Thanks to The Plaza Snooker Club, Plymouth and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.

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

WONDERERS MAINTAIN MINI LEAGUE LEAD
Honiton Wonderers maintain lead at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

FEDS NUDGE WONDERERS OFF TOP SPOT
Colyton Feds, nudged Wonderers off the top spot. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2010 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers re-establish themselves at the top….just! Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WESTCOUNTRY OPEN BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The Derek Walker Christmas Classic Open Billiards Tournament is due to take place on the 19th December 2010 at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth. Registration by 10:30am – Tournament to commence at 11:00am. The format will be Round Robin Groups leading to a Knock-out stage for qualifiers (dependent on entries). Entry fee is £10.

Contact: Alan Lovegrove (01392 215328) or Geoff Setter (01626 872324) or Belgrave Club (01752 662423) for more information

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Posted: 24th November 2010
No change at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

BAIRD WINS GOLD
Players from around the region travelled to Plymouth to compete in the first Gold Waistcoat event of the season. Sam Baird took the top prize with Steve Brookshaw coming runner-up. Andy Neck gave onlookers a vintage display of break building posting a magnificent 138 total clearance to take the highest break prize. Click here for more results.

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

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

BURSARY FOR MARK
Mark Green gets university bursary in recognition for his hard work and dedication. Click here for more details.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Feds rake in the bonus points surge ahead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WEBSF 2010/11 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR UPDATE
The next two dates for the Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments are now published. In order for the Management Team to program the rest of the tournaments please contact the team with non WEBSF tournaments that you intend to enter.

The WEBSF are pleased to announce that Rileys, Torquay have agreed to hold a Gold Waistcoat Tour event.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers head the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2010 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers re-establish themselves at the top….just! Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WESTCOUNTRY OPEN BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The Derek Walker Christmas Classic Open Billiards Tournament is due to take place on the 19th December 2010 at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth. Registration by 10:30am – Tournament to commence at 11:00am. The format will be Round Robin Groups leading to a Knock-out stage for qualifiers (dependent on entries). Entry fee is £10.

Contact: Alan Lovegrove (01392 215328) or Geoff Setter (01626 872324) or Belgrave Club (01752 662423) for more information

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
No change at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

BAIRD WINS GOLD
Players from around the region travelled to Plymouth to compete in the first Gold Waistcoat event of the season. Sam Baird took the top prize with Steve Brookshaw coming runner-up. Andy Neck gave onlookers a vintage display of break building posting a magnificent 138 total clearance to take the highest break prize. Click here for more results.

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

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

More details about tournaments etc. can be found via the WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION link at the top of this page.

BURSARY FOR MARK
Mark Green gets university bursary in recognition for his hard work and dedication. Click here for more details.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Feds rake in the bonus points surge ahead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WEBSF 2010/11 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR UPDATE
The next two dates for the Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments are now published. In order for the Management Team to program the rest of the tournaments please contact the team with non WEBSF tournaments that you intend to enter.

The WEBSF are pleased to announce that Rileys, Torquay have agreed to hold a Gold Waistcoat Tour event.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers head the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

October 2010 News

LEGASSICK ‘PUNCHES’ ABOVE HIS WEIGHT
Dan Legassick beat allcomers in the first Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season. Click here for more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Feds move into top spot. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.