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September 2010 News

BAIRD AND BOND PRO TICKET SUCCESS
Sam Baird made a great start in his bid to challenge for a return to the Professional ranks by winning the first event in the EASB Pro Ticket (South) Event 1 and head the rankings. Sam beat James Loft 5-3 in the final with a barrage of breaks. Another WEBSF talent Darren Bond was also in fine break building form reaching the semi finals to take third place in the rankings.

YOUNG LIONS COUMBE & LEGASSICK
Two younger ‘Stars of the Future’ that join the long list of talented young players to emerge from the WEBSF ranks are 16 years old Chris Coumbe and 13 years old Dan Legassick who have just returned from representing England at Billiards in the Home Internationals held in Prestatyn, North Wales. This takes the tally to thirteen WEBSF players that have proudly worn the three lions on their waistcoat. Well done lads, from the WEBSF Management Team.

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The WEBSF Annual Meeting took place on the 11th September 2010 and the following key decisions where made:-

Clarification within the rules regarding the Bronze and Silver Waistcoat tournament age limits. e.g this season:-
Bronze players must be under 17 years old on the 31st December 2010
Silver players must be under 22 years old on the 31st December 2010
Merge Plymouth Bronze and Silver Tournaments
Silver Waistcoat entrance fee lowered to £10
A full compliment of Waistcoat tournaments will be run this next season. 5 Gold, 6 Silver/Bronze.
Take Gold Waistcoat Tournament events to other parts of the region
Run a ONEFORSEVEN tournament

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).

WESTCOUNTRY BILLIARDS TOUR
Dates for the Westcountry Billiards Tour are now published. The first tournament will be on the 26th September 2010 at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth.

BAULKLINE SNOOKER SOUTH WEST
Baulkline Snooker SW, for the third year is the main sponsor of the WEBSF Waistcoat Tournaments. Baulkline Snooker is a local company owned by Pete James. Pete is well known and respected for his high level of skill as a Table Technician throughout the Snooker fraternity. However, skullduggery is afoot and as a result of rumours being put about, reporting that he has “Gone into retirement”, “Moved up North” and in one case “Emigrated!” Pete has been forced to mail shot his regular customers to dispel these rumours and retain his business. I can assure you Pete has neither moved away nor has he retired. Only this past weekend I came across Pete carrying out maintenance on the table in our local village hall.

Pete is always willing to chat and share his vast knowledge of tables, so I took the opportunity to question him regarding the condition of a table in a club where I play, which was last serviced a rival company.

Pete refuses to use inferior materials as he believes this to be false economy; him having to return to explain why the playing conditions have not come up to players expectations; the materials wearing out quicker which results in having to have the table covered more frequently. The consequences of which can result in losing a hard earned good reputation and custom.

After a very informative chat I came away with a better understanding of some of the ‘Tricks and Shortcuts’ carried out by less scrupulous Table Technicians use. (if they are deserving of this title!). It certainly gave explanation as to why our club table is ‘playing’ as poorly as it is. The information gained will inform the Club Committee and hopefully result in being more selective when the table needs recovering. Thus saving the Club money and providing a the members with little excuse for not playing well……maybe!

WEBSF 2010/11 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR
Dates for WEBSF tournaments are now being published following the WEBSF Annual Meeting which took place in Rileys, Plymouth Saturday 11th September 2010.

SEATON LEAGUE 2010/11 SEASON
League Secretary – John Cann aka ‘the Stumpmeister’ opens the season with the following address. For further details click here.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

July & August 2010 News

ROOKIE BRANTON CLINCHES OPENING DARTZONE AT RILEYS
Yes, darts on a snooker site! The name Branton is normally associated with snooker in the Plymouth area with father Wayne and son Dale often in the frame in regional tournaments. However, Wayne Branton has shown us another side to his talents on the dart board, by wining the inaugural Rileys Dartzone competition against another of Plymouth’s men of the green baize, Adrian Lamerton.

Branton was in superb form all day and a classic final was on the cards against the talented Lamerton. After an early lead taken by Lamerton, Branton turned up the heat from a 1-3 deficit to level at 3-3 before checking out on double eight at the first attempt to win 4-3. Branton has a habit of wining inaugural competitions, he won the very first WEBSF Gold Waistcoat event back in 2004, Who would bet against him wining the inaugural onefourseven snooker tournament due to take place in Rileys this coming season?….Let’s hope he remembers that a cue is for potting and not for throwing!!!

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The WEBSF Annual Meeting is due to take place at Rileys, Plymouth Saturday 11th September 2010 at 09:00. Soon after this seasons tournaments will be publish here on this website.

BAIRD AND WILLIAMS BOOK WORLD OPEN PLACES
Sam Baird and Matt Williams have both won through to book places in the World Open at Sheffield. Sam won through a field of 70 players from around the country to win the South West Snooker Academy hosted, World Open Qualifying event. To find out more go to Global Snooker Sam can be contacted by email him on sambaird147@gmail.com. To visit Sam’s website click here.

Matt won through the Rileys South West Regional event held in Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth after winning the Rileys Plymouth qualifying event earlier this month. The WEBSF wish both players the best of luck in the next round.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

June 2010 News

MASTER CUEMAN RUSSELL COMES TO THE WESTCOUNTRY
The Plymouth Billiards League and the Mining Division Snooker League promoted exhibitions of world class English Billiards. Nine times Billiards Champion Mike Russell in Redruth and Plymouth on the 1st and 2nd July 2010 respectively. Reports from Redruth and Plymouth.

NEED A NEW WAISTCOAT
If you require a new, made to measure waistcoat at a reasonable price, contact Wayne Branton (brantonfamily@aol.com).

THIS IS YOUR CHANCE TO QUALIFY FOR THE WORLD OPEN
It’s no joke! Rileys has reached an agreement with World Snooker to host the regional qualifying rounds of the World Open. The World Open is one of the major events on the snooker calendar and was formerly known as the Grand Prix. It will be played in Glasgow from the 18th to the 26th of September. The event has a new format and now allows 32 amateur players to enter at the pre-qualifying stages with the chance to make it through to the televised stages – this is where Rileys come in. This year, Rileys is hosting the preliminary and regional finals at their clubs throughout the UK and their responsibility is to deliver 10 (of the 32) amateur players to the main event.

Rileys will be holding tournaments in each of the Rileys clubs to produce an individual club winner. This winner will then go forward to a regional final. The 10 regional winners will then qualify for the pre-qualification stages in Sheffield to produce the 10 qualifiers.

Stage 1 – First round heats
Each club will be required to create a knockout tournament. The format is best of 5 frames.

Stage 2 – Regional finals
Each club winner will then go forward to a regional final. These players will participate in a tournament and the winner will go through to the qualifying stages of the tournament……….. Rileys, Plymouth has been chosen to host the regional finals for the South West

Important Dates to look out for:-

Closing date for entries – 4th July 2010
Rileys Club tournaments – 10th July 2010
Rileys Regional finals – 31st July or 1st August 2010 (Provisional)
World Open official qualifying – 21 to 24th August 2010
World Open Tournament – 18th to 26th September 2010
Each tournament will be played as a best of five frames, no handicapping. It is free to enter and anybody who is 16 or older on or before the 1st August 2010 can enter.

Click here to submit your details and apply immediately or complete a written application form which must be either posted to the address indicated on the form or handed in at your local Rileys club who will post it to head office. For a definitive copy of the Rules and Conditions click here.

The World Open is a prestigious Snooker tournament and Rileys involvement in it further underlines their reputation and ambition for leading the development of grass roots snooker in the UK. The WEBSF are please to assist Rileys in running the Plymouth tournament.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

May 2010 News

DAN LEGASSICK REGIONAL BRONZE CHAMPION
Well done Dan Legassick, the new WEBSF Regional Bronze Waistcoat Champion. The finals were held at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouthand sponsored jointly by Baulkline Snooker and Rileys, Plymouth. For full details click here.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2010 News

AIDEN JOHNS WINS FALMOUTH BRONZE
Aiden Johns battled all season against Cameron Wilson, Carl Mitchell, Connor Williams and Locryn Van Der in a close fought Falmouth Bronze Waistcoat tour. After a couple of final rounds it was Johns (4220 pts) that topped the rankings. The best break of the tour went to George Leakey a fine 43. The players have benefited from a week of coaching organised by Bells Court Snooker Club, Falmouth. This will put them in good fettle to take on other under 16’s in the regional finals on Saturday 29th May at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth.

To be eligible to play in the Bronze Waistcoat next season you must be under 16 on the 31st December 2010.

MINING LEAGUE BRING PROFESSIONAL SNOOKER TO CORNWALL
The Mining Division Snooker League Presentation Evening took place last Saturday 8th May. Professionals Judd Trump and guest Professional, Sam Baird exhibited their skills in an exhibition of snooker. Details to follow soon.

WEBSF TRIO LEAD THE WAY
Mark Green recently won the fifth Regional Junior Tour, beating Michael Rogers in the final. Mark also made the highest break of the event (79). This secured Mark as overall tour Champion and Michael tour Runner-up, both are now promoted to the Premier Tour. Youngest of the trio Haydon Pinhey finished in 3rd place and qualifies for the Play-offs. Mark has been in all 5 finals and had the highest break in 4 of the competitions. So far his 106 clearance is the highest break in all 5 regions. Mark now has a small matter of his A levels which if he applies the same level of determination will surely achieve the results he has set for himself. The WEBSF wish him along with Michael and Haydon the very best for the future.

SEATON LEAGUE FINAL WEEK RESULTS
Wonderers win 7th title in 7 seasons. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

March 2010 News

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 25 RESULTS
Wonderers on the brink of another league victory have to loose their final match to leave the door open for an upset at the ‘death’. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

GRINSTED GOLD WAISTCOAT CHAMPION 2009/10
Mitchell Grinsted reached the quarter final of the final event of the season to hold on to his lead at the top of the rankings and take the title of WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion 2009/10. Dale Branton just ran out of steam after a valiant attempt to pip Grinsted to the post after losing to Sam Baird in the semi’s. Baird went on to win the event beating Michael Day in the final. Click here for more details, report due in soon. By wining this event Baird reached a milestone of £2000 in WEBSF prize money. Click here for more details.

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 WEEK 23 RESULTS
Wonderers trounce rivals Excons 6-0 to top the league on the run-in to the finish. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 22 RESULTS
All to play for at the top of the league. Steve Banfield wins 3 Reds. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

PINHEY HAT TRICK HERO
Haydon Pinhey edged out Dan Legassick to lift the Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat championship by the narrowest of margins on head to head count-back. Click here to find out more.

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

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

February 2010 News

STEWART SILVER WAISTCOAT CHAMPION 2009/10
Jake Stewart was beaten in the semi finals of the last event of the season but had done enough to take the overall title of WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Champion. The event winner was a first time entrant. Click here for more details, photo’s due in soon.

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’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Sam Baird now has his own website where you can find out more details and follow his progress. Click here for more information. You can also contact Sam on email sambaird147@gmail.com

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 19 RESULTS
Honiton Wonderers draw level at the top with a game in hand. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

LEGASSICK GOES TOP OF THE RANKINGS
Dan Legassick moved into top spot in the Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat championship in beating Cody Hall to win event four. Click here to find out more.

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

This time 75% of the entry fees went as prize money.

BAIRD THE ENTERTAINER
Seaton Snooker League in association with Lyme Bay Auctions Ltd., Seaton promoted and sponsored an exhibition of snooker by rookie professional Sam Baird. Baird amazed spectators with the speed and manner in which he potted balls and made breaks. Click here for more information.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAWS UPDATE
Click here for latest cup draw information.

SAM BAIRD CLOSE TO CHINA
Sam Baird continues with his steady progress in this his first year as a Professional. In the China Open qualifiers he progressed to within one match from qualifying for the main tournament in China. After beating Craig Steadman 5-3 in the first round he went on to beat Liu Song 5-2 in the second. In the third round he moved up a gear to beat Ian McCulloch 5-1. He started well in his final match against Fergal O’Brien until he missed a sitter to go 3-1 up from which he failed to recover and went on to lose 5-2. Disappointed he may be at losing when just one match from qualifying, but he must surely take some real positives from his achievements in his first China Open going forward.

BRETT BROAD U15 CORNISH CHAMPION
Brett Broad from Redruth has won the Cornwall County under 15’s title at 12 years old. Broad’s victory came as a result of wining four of the five round robin matches he also recorded the highest break of the day. WEBSF member is a regular snooker player for the Redruth Royal British Legion Club. Runner-up was 13 years old Aiden Johns who plays out of the Redruth Clinton Social Club.

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 18 RESULTS
Honiton WMC extend their lead with a well earnt draw against Wonderers. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

STEWART – SILVER MACHINE
Jake Stewart powers into a commanding lead at the top of the WESBF Silver Waistcoat rankings after winning the penultimate event of the season. Click here for more details.

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!

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 17 RESULTS
Honiton WMC go top by 1 point over Wonderers who have 2 games in hand. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

January 2010 News

SAM BAIRD EXHIBITION – CHARD CONSERVATIVE CLUB
Seaton Snooker League in association with Lyme Bay Auctions Ltd have arranged for local snooker professional Sam Baird from Halberton to play an exhibition of snooker at Chard Conservative Club on the 9th February 2010.

REFEREEING TIPS
Thanks to Seaton Snooker League Referee Greg Jones for sending in these Refereeing Tips. Anyone else wishing to contribute to this web site to contact the WEBSF.

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 16 RESULTS
Club mates Honiton WMC draw level on points with Wonderers at the top of the league. With several matches still outstanding due to the bad weather, the true picture will not be revealed for a few weeks. Teams are urged to catch up as soon as possible. Click here for league results and the latest Cup Draw information.

BULLEN STRUGGLES TO A WIN IN EVENT 2 OF THE EXETER BRONZE
Jay Bullen beat Michael Rogers to win event two of the Exeter Bronze Waistcoat tournament after an indifferent performance in the group stage. Click here for more details.

Thanks to GWRSA Social Club, Exeter and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.

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

BOND WINS GOLD AGAIN
Players from around the region braved to icy conditions and travelled to Plymouth to compete in event 4 of this prestigious tournament. Darren Bond, took the top prize for the second time this season to put himself in the hunt for the overall title of WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion. Greg Batten, fresh from qualifying for the English Amateur finals, posted the best break of the day a superb 141 total clearance. Click here for more results, full report due in soon.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAW UPDATE
Click here for latest draw information including Bruce Miller and Barnard Cup draws.

BATTEN CONJURS A WIN
Greg Batten a master of card tricks and slight of hand took on the best amateurs in the Southern Region to win a place in the last 32 of the English Amateur Championship. In Battens first match he was pitched against Ben Harrision, who is ranked in the top five of the Pro Ticket order of merit. Despite a 100 break in the first frame from Harrision Batten battled through 4-2 with a couple of frame winning breaks of his own. In the next round Batten met Matt Williams who is also rank highly in the Pro Ticket order of merit. Batten in full flow by now made light work in winning 4-1 with another three frame winning breaks. In the final match Batten played home player Grant Cole who plays out of Rileys, Plymouth where the event took place. Cole started the match in fine form wining three of the first five frames with breaks of 60 and 70 plus to lead 3-2. Batten dug deep into his reserves of matchplay experience to counter this onslaught from the young star to take the final three frames to win 4-3 on the final black ball. The WEBSF management Team wish Greg all the best in the finals which take place later this year in May.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

December 2009 News

ROGERS WINS EXETER BRONZE
Michael Rogers beat Jay Bullen to win event the first Exeter Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season. Click here for more details.

Thanks to GWRSA Social Club, Exeter and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.

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

STEWART STRETCHES HIS LEAD IN SILVER WAISTCOAT
Jake Stewart strengthened his position at the top of the WESBF Silver Waistcoat rankings after winning the third event of the season. Click here for more details.

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

This time 90% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 11 RESULTS
Wonderers edge clear with another big win. Click here for league results and here for Cup Draw information.

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE TO WEBSF MEMBERS
In response to the dogged efforts of a select band of WEBSF members that unselfishly gave their time in order to raise a significant sum of money in support of Sam Baird’s ambition to make a career as a Professional Snooker Player. The WEBSF has received an email of thanks following the exhibition and presentation evening.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2009 News

NECK’S COMEBACK
Andy Neck, once a force to be reckoned with in regard to top class snooker in the region, demonstrated that he can still mix it with the best by winning event three of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour. Neck beat Grant Cole 2-1 in the final. Darren Bond was missing at this event and as a result drops to fifth place in the rankings leaving Mitchell Grinsted at the top with Dale Branton and Grant Cole fighting for third spot. 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!

LEGASSICK TURNS THE TABLES
Dan Legassick turned the tables in beating Haydon Pinhey to win event three of the WESBF Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. Go to Bronze Waistcoat for more details.

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 WEEK 9 RESULTS & CUP DRAWS
Wonderers back on top. Click here for league results and here for Cup Draw information.

DEVON WINS ANNUAL CHALLENGE
Devon win the annual challenge match with Cornwall by 17-13. Results.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 8
Only 1 point separates top 4 teams. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

BOND POWERS INTO TOP SPOT
Darren Bond demonstrated how dangerous an opponent he can be in stealing the final frame with a superb 61 clearance when facing a 58 point deficit to win the second WESBF Gold Waistcoat tournament of the season. This win takes Bond into top spot in the overall rankings with other ‘young guns’ Mitchell Grinsted, Dale Branton, & Grant Cole in hot pursuit. Click here for more results.

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

This time 93% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 7
Colyton Feds are joined by Honiton Wonderers at the top. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

SAM BAIRD EXIBITION AND 24 HOUR MARATHON SURPRISE
Sam Baird entertained a small but caring set of spectators at Rileys, Plymouth last Friday evening. He could never have imagined the surprise he was to get when presented with a cheque for over £1000 by a small group of determined WEBSF members to ease his journey up the professional ranks. Click here for more details about the exhibition and here for more details about the 24 hour marathon.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 6
Colyton Feds Hold on to top spot. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

STEWART WINS EVENT 2 OF SILVER WAISTCOAT
Jake Stewart has won the second WESBF Silver Waistcoat tournament of the season. Go to Silver Waistcoat for more details.

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

This time 86% of the entry fees went as prize money!

AMBASSADOR OF SPORT
Mark Green is rewarded by his school for his hard work and dedication. Click here for more details.