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October 2009 News

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 5
Bruce Miller Trophy (3’s) results now in. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

PINHEY PUSHED HARD
Haydon Pinhey was Pushed hard in the knock-out stages but still came through to win event two of the WESBF Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. Go to Bronze Waistcoat 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!

To be eligible to play in the Bronze Waistcoat this season you must be under 16 on the 31st December 2009.

GRINSTEAD STEPS UP
Current WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Champion Mitchell Grinsted stepped up to the plate to win the first of this seasons WESBF Gold Waistcoat tournaments. Click here for more details.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 4
Feds go top in the Seaton Snooker League. Click here for more information.

TAKE YOUR PICK!
Two snooker exhibitions coming soon to Devon and Cornwall on the 6th November 2009 will see Professionals from both ends of the spectrum exhibiting their skills. Ronnie O’Sullivan who has achieved the biggest prizes the game has to offer and is regarded by many as a genius of the green baize can be seen at the Keay Theatre, Truro and from here in the West Country, Sam Baird who has just started his campaign to aspire to great things will be in Rileys, Plymouth.

GRINSTEAD STEPS UP
Current WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Champion Mitchell Grinsted stepped up to the plate to win the first of this seasons WESBF Gold Waistcoat tournaments. Click here for more details.

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

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

PINHEY CARRIES ON WHERE HE LEFT OFF
Haydon Pinhey carried on where he left off last season by winning the first WESBF Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season. Go to Bronze Waistcoat for more details.

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

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

To be eligible to play in the Bronze Waistcoat this season you must be under 16 on the 31st December 2009.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 3
Seaton Snooker League results are in and see Colyton Excons move up into third spot. Click here for more information.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 2
Seaton Snooker League results are in with breaks a plenty for the Wonderers. Click here for more information.

BULLEN WINS FIRST SILVER WAISTCOAT
Jay Bullen has won the first WESBF Silver Waistcoat tournament of the season. This is a first for Bullen who plays out of Rileys Snooker Club, Exeter. For more details go to Silver Waistcoat.

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

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

To be eligible to play in the Silver Waistcoat this season you must be under 21 on the 31st December 2009.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 1
Seaton Snooker League results are in for the first league matches of the season. Click here for more information.

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September 2009 News

EXETER SNOOKER LEAGUE WEB SITE
Exeter & District Billiards & Snooker League launch their new web site. Click here to see more.

TOURNAMENT DATES 2009/10
Here is the 2009/10 Tournament Calendar.

Dates are not expected to change this side of Christmas but are nevertheless subject to change depending on national tournaments.

SEATON LEAGUE PRESENTATION EVENING
Seaton Snooker League Annual Dinner and Presentation of trophies took place earlier in the summer. We have just received a few photos. Click here to see more.

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July & August 2009

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The WEBSF Annual Meeting took place on the 1st August 2009 and the following key decisions where made:-

Revision to Waistcoat tournament ranking points. Attendance points increased to 100 and will count towards final ranking for all events.
WEBSF Coaching Voucher Scheme piloted in Plymouth to be adopted.
A full compliment of ‘Waistcoat’ tournaments will be run this next season.
Sam Baird to receive Life Membership of the WEBSF in recognition of achieving Professional status.
Professional players can now enter the Gold Waistcoat tournaments providing they meet the normal criteria for entry. However, they are required to give 14 points per frame to non professionals.
The Bronze Waistcoat age limit is to remain at 16 years.

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).
PINHEY SELECTED FOR ENGLAND YOUTH TEAM
Haydon Pinhey (Plymouth) is the latest player from the WEBSF ‘stable’ to be selected to represent his country. Pinhey is one of a number of talented protege’s that are emerging from the WEBSF Coaching Scheme. The Plymouth based Coaches comprise Wayne Branton, Steve Brookshaw and Darren Hall. They work hard week in week out to facilitate the right environment for the youngsters that attend the coaching School, to not only develop and improve on their snooker skills but to emerge as well rounded individuals. Haydon’s achievement is ‘icing on the cake’ and the WEBSF Management Team congratulate Haydon and wish him every success.

PIOS DATES UPDATE
Pontins have had to change some of the PIOS dates due to other tournaments taking prioriy. Go to Global Snooker for Pontins competitions

SEVEN OF THE BEST
No less than seven WEBSF players reached the knock-out stages of event six of Pontins Businessland under 21’s series. Darren Bond (Tiverton) faired best in reaching the quarter finals before going out 3-1 to the eventual runner-up Nick Jennings. Sam Baird (Halberton), suffering a bout of man-flu, went out in the last 32 to Twm Sion Jones on a deciding frame. Other WEBSF players based in Plymouth that joined Sam were, Grant Cole who lost to Kyren Wilson, Mitchell Grinsted who found Nick Jenning too tough on the day, Tom Kevern who went out to Steven Gregson, Dale Branton who lost to Kamran Ashraf and Chris Batey who took just one frame off the event winner Liam Highfield. Sam’s early exit means that Highfield took top spot in the final rankings, relegating Sam into second place. With seven WEBSF players reaching the knock-out stages all augers well for the future. For further details go to Global Snooker

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WEBSF CHIP ‘n’ POT

WEBSF Fun Day golf 2009 Golf Winner 2009
WEBSF Fun Day golf 2009 Golf Players 2009

Steve Brookshaw’s prowess on the green baize has been well documented over the years on trophy plaques at both Local and County level. A century maker at Snooker and double century maker at Billiards is a feat achieved by few that wield a snooker cue. Brookshaw affinity to green playing surfaces was further evident as he demonstrated an unrealised talent on the a golf course by winning the annual WEBSF chip ‘n’ put fun day contest.

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June 2009 News

WEBSF CHIP & POT PUT
Steve Brookshaw’s prowess on the green baize has been well documented over the years on trophy plaques at both Local and County level. A century maker at Snooker and double century maker at Billiards is a feat achieved by few that wield a snooker cue. Brookshaw affinity to green playing surfaces was further evident as he demonstrated an unrealised talent on the a golf course by winning the annual WEBSF chip ‘n’ put fun day contest. To see other budding golf stars click here

COLE MAKES HIS MARK
Grant Cole (Plymouth) has over the past few years shown promise in both local and regional tournaments but until now he has struggled to take this form to national events. The results over the past week at Pontins, Prestatyn could prove pivotal in Cole realising his potential. After a good show in the Businessland Under 21’s last weekend Cole followed up with a confident performance against quality opposition in event one of the PIOS series of tournaments. With a new found confidence and new cue in hand Cole first disposed of Mitchell Mann 4(54)-2 in round one. In round two Cole repeated this score over 2007 under 21 World Champion, Michael Gorgiou. In the last 32 of the tournament Cole was taken to a final frame shoot-out against James Silverwood but held on to win 4-3. Having reached the last 16 Cole started well against yet another top quality player, Jack Lisowski. Cole was one frame up and in command only to find himself, not just snookered but also angled in the jaws of a pocket. After a couple of close misses from Cole, Lisowski took the frame to level 1-1. This seem to have a positive effect on Lisowski and with his composure back on track went on to win the match 4-1 with breaks of 62 & 100. Cole was disappointed that he didn’t ‘finish the job’ but nevertheless he gained valuable ranking points and more importantly let his peers know he’s no easy draw for future events. For further details go to Global Snooker

HIGHFIELD STYMIES BAIRD & COLE IN BUSINESSLAND
Sam Baird (Halberton) and Grant Cole (Plymouth) reached the final stages of Businessland event 5 at Pontins. After good wins against Lee Page 3-2, Mitchell Mann 3-1 and Danny McCann 3-0, Baird narrowly lost 3-2 on the black against Liam Highfield in the final. With one event to go Baird is top of the overall rankings, 65 points ahead of Highfield. Cole went out in the quarters also against Highfield 3-1, this good run moves Cole into 6th place in the rankings. For further details go to Global Snooker

PROFESSIONAL SNOOKER PLAYER
Sam Baird has won the EASB Pro Ticket Play Offs. The Management Team and Members of the West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation are very proud of his achievement. Well done Sam!

JAKE STEWART REGIONAL BRONZE CHAMPION
Jake Stewart won through a strong field of qualifiers to win the title of WEBSF Regional Bronze Waistcoat Champion. Stewart from Redruth beat Will Blackmore in the final. Stewart made the best break of the day a 57, just a few short of taking the overall break title which went to Jay Bullen from Exeter who made a fine 64. The finals day brought to a conclusion a total of 24 tournaments played over the season in Redruth, Exeter, Falmouth & Plymouth. Any club wishing to host a WEBSF Bronze Waistcoat tournament or series of tournaments should contact the WEBSF by email (websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk) or by phone on 07850882770. For the results go to Bronze Waistcoat full report due in soon. Members can also view some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album

This tournament was open to all those that was under 16 on the 31st December 2008.

Thanks to Baulkline Snooker SW and Victoria Snooker Centre.

SAM BAIRD….PURE GOLD
Sam Baird, with the exception of a close semi final against a newbie to the tournament James Lee, made light work in wining event 5 of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour and take the overall crown of WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion. Baird beat Grant Cole in the final and also posted the highest break of the day a superb 135. For results go to Gold Waistcoat. Report due in soon Members can also view some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album

This tournament is open to any WEBSF member player.

Thanks to Baulkline Snooker SW and Victoria Snooker Centre.

This time 85% of the entry fees went as prize money!

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May 2009 News

STEWART SCRAPES HOME
Jake Stewart finished top of the Redruth Bronze Waistcoat tournament rankings after a play-off in the final event. For further details and report go to Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament is open to all those that will be under 16 on the 31st December 2009.

SUMMER PRO-AM IN NEWPORT
Tredegar Cons Club, Newport are running the 2009 TCC Pro-Am over the summer in Newport. Go to press release. Mark Williams, Darren Morgan, Ryan Day, Paul Davies and Lee Walker playing, amongst others. Tredegar Cons Club.

JAMIE COPE EXHIBITIONS
Photo’s and reports from Exeter and Plymouth now in. Go to Exeter and Plymouth exhibitions

SEATON LEAGUE PRESENTATION
Seaton Snooker League held their annual dinner and presentation evening last Friday. Even though the number of teams where reduced this past season everyone agreed the new bonus points format and Six Reds Team Knock-out was a resounding success. With more teams possible next season all bodes well for the future. To see who took the spoils go to the Hall of Fame. Photo’s due in soon.

BULLEN’S MAIDEN CENTURY
Jay Bullen has made his first century break, a fine 102. Jay made the break in a practice frame against Eric Gold at Rileys. Since January this year Eric has been giving Jay the benefit of his knowledge with regard to break building and Billiard Room etiquette along with other aspects of snooker. Jay is one of the favourites to take the Regional Bronze Waistcoat title later this month. has worked hard on his game over the past 6 months and has been duly rewarded. Well done Jay, many more to come we hope – The WEBSF Management Team.

A FEAST OF BILLIARDS & SNOOKER
The WEBSF in association with GWRSA Social Club, Exeter and the Victoria Snooker Centre, Plymouth is bringing world class Billiards and Snooker to your doorstep over the next few months. In April former World Professional Billiards Champion, Geet Sethi will be in Plymouth and Redruth. For details go to Plymouth Billiards Exhibition. In May Snooker Professional Hot Shot Jamie Cope will be in Exeter, Plymouth & Redruth. For more details go to Exeter Snooker Exhibition or Plymouth Snooker Exhibition.

For details of the exhibitions go to Geet Sehti, Plymouth, Jamie Cope, Exeter or Jamie Cope, Plymouth to view the reports.

WORLD CLASS BILLIARDS EXHIBITION AT REDRUTH
Over 50 people were treated to a feast of World Class Billiards by Indian Legend of the baize Geet Sethi. At the Redruth Club last Thursday April 2nd Sethi played against various local Billiard players and had the knowledgeable audience mesmerized with his fluent style of play which produced superb breaks of 243,203,249 & 149. Sethi also played a frame of snooker against County u21 captain Simon Hosking who played well to defeat Sethi. The evening concluded with Sethi playing trick shots and sharing his stories from around the world. The Mining Snooker League would like to thank the Redruth Club for the use of their excellent facilities and everyone for their support. And thanks to Diamond Photos for taking pictures on the night. During the interval Sethi also enjoyed a Cornish Pasty supper which concluded with a raffle draw and raised £74. Exhibition organiser Paul Broad said “It was a great pleasure to host Geet Sethi who was a true professional and gentleman; we hope to organise a similar Billiards exhibition in 2010”.

Report by Paul Broad

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April 2009 News

ALL CHANGE IN SEATON LEAGUE
Honiton Wonderers finished top but it was all change for the rest thanks in part to the new bonus points scheme in the Seaton Snooker League. The league will finish with a handicapped 6 reds competition leading up to the Annual presentation of trophies and the dinner. For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

BLACKMORE IS EXETER BRONZE CHAMPION
Will Blackmore won the final event in the WEBSF Exeter Bronze Waistcoat and with it the Exeter title. Blackmore beat Michael Rogers 2-0 in the final. Highest break for the series went to Jay Bullen a fine 64. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 16 on the 31st December 2007.

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

This time 80% of the entry fees went as prize money!

WONDERERS WIN LEAGUE
Honiton Wonderers win the Seaton Snooker League with a match left to play. Chard B and Honiton Cons will battle it out for the runners-up spot in the last match. The remainder of the season sees all teams compete in a 6 reds knock-out tournament. For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

STEWART AWAY THE REST PLAY
Carl Mitchell took full advantage of Jake Stewart’s absence due to national competition. Mitchell finished top in latest Redruth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. For further details and report go to Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 16 on the 31st December 2007.

STEVEN HULL FALMOUTH CHAMPION
Steven Hull wins the WEBSF Falmouth Bronze Waistcoat Tour and will head-up a team of fellow qualifiers from Cornwall to compete in the Regional Bronze Waistcoat finals day later in May 2009. For full details of all the Falmouth events go to Falmouth Bronze Waistcoat.

Thanks to Bells Court Snooker Club, Falmouth who sponsored the event

PINHEY CHAMPION ELECT
Haydon Pinhey wins event 5 and tops his best break for the Plymouth Bronze Tour making him uncatchable. In the final he beat another rising star Dan Legassick. For report go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat. Results now in.

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

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

STEWART POTS HIS WAY TO VICTORY
Jake Stewart potted his way to another Redruth Bronze Waistcoat event win. For further details and report go to Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 16 on the 31st December 2007.

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March 2009 News

CHARD B AND HONITON CONS BATTLE IT OUT
Chard B and Honiton Cons battle it out for the runners-up spot. For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

WEBSF PLAYERS REACH ENGLISH FINAL STAGES
Grant Cole representing Rileys, Plymouth competes in the finals of the English Club Players Championship this weekend in Birmingham. On the Sunday Cole is joined by Michael Day and Matt Williams representing the WEBSF in the English Team Championships. The WEBSF Management Team wish then all the best of luck.

DALE BRANTON QUALIFIES FOR ENGLISH U19’s
Dale Branton steps up to the plate by reaching the last 16 in the EASB English Under 19 Championship. The WEBSF Management Team wish Dale every success in the closing rounds.

ANDY HICKS MILLENIUM TOURNAMENT
This coming weekend on Sunday sees the Andy Hicks Millennium Tournament. This handicapped tournament is open to all-comers and will be held at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

BAIRD WINS GOLD
With just one event left Sam Baird moves into the top spot of the overall WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour ranking in beating Neil Chiswell in the final of event 4. For results and report go to Gold Waistcoat. Members can view some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album

This tournament is open to any member player.

Thanks to Baulkline Snooker SW and Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event

This time 87% of the entry fees went as prize money!

GALLEN COMES GOOD AFTER SLOW START
Adam Gallen started slow and gradually improved on his way to winning event 5 of the WEBSF Exeter Bronze Waistcoat. Gallen beat Michael Rogers 2-0 in the final. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament was open to all.

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

This time 80% of the entry fees went as prize money!

CHARD B STAKE THEIR CLAIM
Chard B stake their claim for the runners-up spot. For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

GRINSTED WINS EVENT 5 AND WITH IT THE OVERALL SILVER TITLE
Mitchell Grinsted sponsored by Pete Evans Roofing becomes the WEBSF first Champion on the 2008/9 season when he won event 5 beating Dale Branton in the final. This secured Grinsted the overall regional championship with Branton overall runner-up and highest break on the day. Overall highest break was a fine 82 by Ben Holley. Full report and tournament details due in soon Silver Waistcoat. Great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 21 on the 31st December 2008.

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

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

SELWAY’S ONLY GONE AND WON THE 3 REDS!
Those were the words, with the odd expletive, of a team mate on hearing that after many years of trying and four near misses, Ray Selway had won the annual Seaton League 3 reds tournament. Ray beat all-comers that included three Chard players before finishing off Neil Wilmington in the final. This year there was the added incentive of prize money for the top four places, kindly donated by Graham Ward & Sons Tiling. Chard Conservative club hosted the event and provided excellent table conditions and superb refreshments. Several big guns went out early yet again, in what is always an enjoyable event bringing the league players together to socialise and reminisce old times.

DESIGN A WEBSF BANNER
The WEBSF has received a kind donation of a ‘Pop-up Banner Stand’ for use at WEBSF Tournaments and Functions. We now have to come up with a graphic design to be displayed. If there are any budding Graphic Designers out there or just someone with a talent for coming up with an eye catching image and slogan that represents the WEBSF and what it stands for, (WEBSF Aims & Objectives) we would be grateful for your assistance. The size of the banner that is visible is 800mm wide x 2150mm high. Send your ideas by email to the WEBSF.

SUPER SIX COMPETITION AND FINALS DRAW
Seaton Snooker League are to run a 6 reds team knock-out tournament at the end of the season. Also the draws for the finals are now published. Go to Seaton & District Snooker League and click on Cup Draws.

PINHEY TOP OF THE POTS
Haydon Pinhey took the latest of this seasons Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tour events beating Dan Legassick in the final. For report go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat. Results now in. Also some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album

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

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

February 2009 News

WONDERERS MARCH ON
Honiton Wonderers, despite a few close frames this week against Honiton WMC, continue to stride out in front and look strong favourites to take the league championship for yet another season. Making profit from the bonus points system is the only chance for the other teams spoil the party. Competition between the rest is very tight and is proving very interesting with teams changing places each week. For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

CHARD CASUALS TAME THE WONDERERS
Chard Casuals drew with the Wonderers with Ben Pike coming good, at last! For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

WEBSF STARS ‘THE BUSINESS’
Sam Baird (Halberton), Darren Bond (Tiverton) and Grant Cole from Plymouth flew the WEBSF flag in emphatic fashion at the latest Businessland tournament, Pontins. For further details go to Global Snooker

BULLEN’S HARD WORK PAYS DIVIDENS
Jay Bullen has been putting additional time on the practise table over the past few weeks and it’s starting to pay dividends. Not only did he win the final of the forth event of the WEBSF Exeter Bronze Waistcoat 2-1 against Will Blackmore. He posted the best break of the day, a fine 64, recently he also had a clearance in an Exeter League match and played and won for Exeter seniors as a last minute replacement in a Devon Inter League match. Tournament Director Mel Berry reported some great safety exchanges to compliment excellent potting throughout the day. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament was open to all.

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

This time 83% of the entry fees went as prize money!

PIKE ‘OUT-POTTED’ AGAIN
For the second time this season a rare 2-0 defeat was inflicted on Ben Pike, this time by Steve Potter. However, this was not enough to stop the Wonderers from another win. For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

GRINSTED SURGES AHEAD
Mitchell Grinsted sponsored by Pete Evans Roofing surged ahead in the overall Silver Waistcoat rankings after a third consecutive event win. For further details and report go to Silver Waistcoat. Also some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 21 on the 31st December 2008.

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

This time 92% of the entry fees went as prize money!

NEW REFEREES
Congratulations to Darren Hall and Steve Brookshaw who have recently both taken and passed Referee Grade III examination.

Anyone wishing to become a qualified referee contact the WEBSF.

GRINSTED’S ROOF TOP SUCCESS
Mitchell Grinsted wasted no time is justifying his new sponsorship Pete Evans Roofing by winning back to back Silver Waistcoat tournaments. For further details and report go to Silver Waistcoat. Also some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 21 on the 31st December 2008.

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

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

January 2009 News

COLE WINS 6+6 SHOOT OUT AT RILEYS
Roger Cole rolled back the years to come through a field of young guns to take the inaugural crown of Rileys 6+6 Snooker Champion. For further details go to 6+6 Snooker.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event

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

BLACKMORE WINS AND GALLEN GOES TOP
Will Blackmore won through some excellent snooker to win the third event of the WEBSF Exeter Bronze Waistcoat. An off-form Adam Gallen battled well to reach the final and take Blackmore to a decider. Best breaks of the day where 48 & 52 from Jay Bullen who played excellent snooker all day, even when losing in the semi. Gallen now heads the rankings with Blackmore a close second. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament was open to all.

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

This time 83% of the entry fees went as prize money!

PINHEY’S TRIPLE
Haydon Pinhey made it three in a row by wining event 3 of this seasons Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Championship. Pinhey beat Sam Lloyd in the final. For report go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat. Results now in. Also some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album

Thanks to sponsors Baulkline Snooker and Victoria Snooker Centre, Plymouth

This time 80% of the entry fees went as prize money!

THREE IN A ROW….WHO CAN STOP THE ROMP?
Wonderers record their third 6-0 win in a row. Which team can pick up enough bonus points to reel them in? For a full report go to Seaton & District Snooker League.

BATTENS TRICKS ARE GOLDEN
Reigning Gold Waistcoat Champion Greg Batten made breaks on the snooker table and in between matches amazed onlookers with tricks on the card table. Batten missed the first two events but is still confident he can make a serious bid to retain his title. The losing finalist was Darren Bond. Highest break of the day was posted by Sam Baird. A magnificent 136 clearance which followed breaks of 78 and 85 in the preceding two frames. For results go to Gold Waistcoat report due in soon. Members can view some great pictures on Deborah’s Photo Album

This tournament is open to any member player. To join the WEBSF and enter this tournament click here

Thanks to Baulkline Snooker SW and Victoria Snooker Centre, Plymouth who sponsored the event

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

STEWART WINS AGAIN…..JUST!
Jake Stewart won the second Redruth Bronze tournament event of the season. Once again the tournament was run with the 6+6 reds format which provided interesting results. Stewart beat Aiden Johns in the final. For further details go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat.

This tournament is open to all those that was under 16 on the 31st December 2008.

Thanks to Redruth Royal British Legion who sponsored the event

BROOKSHAW WINS DEREK WALKER CHRISTMAS CLASSIC
Nine billiards players from Cornwall ventured across the Tamar to join two from Somerset and three Devonians in the inaugural Derek Walker Christmas Classic English Billiards tournament, held at the Victoria Snooker Centre, Plymouth, by kind permission of the proprietors. The competition, sponsored by Devon Pasties and organised by the Devon County Billiards and Snooker Association, consisted of four groups playing a ‘round robin’ format with matches of one hour duration, providing eight players to contest the quarter-finals of a knock-out. The six unsuccessful players took part in a plate tournament. In the main tournament three straight wins saw Charlie Gay win Group A with Steve Downing runner-up. Downing recorded the highest break (86) in this group. Group B saw Dave White and Brian Harvey each record two wins with White having the better points difference. Harvey recorded breaks of 103, 71 and 63 against White’s 64. Group C had three players of whom Bill Andress came out on top with two wins and Derek White was runner-up with a single win. Chris Mitchell won Group D with two wins and Steve Brookshaw was runner-up with one. In the quarter-finals, Brookshaw beat Gay, his high break of 103 equalling Harvey’s effort in the group stage. In the battle of the Whites, Dave overcame Derek by 37 points. Andress produced his best result of the day, recording runs of 75 and 42 to narrowly beat Harvey. In another close match, Downing made breaks of 75 and 58 to beat Mitchell by 19 points. The semi-finals had Steve Downing matched against Steve Brookshaw and Dave White against Bill Andress. Downing was well up in his match but Brookshaw produced the highest break of the day (104) to scramble home, while White was always in control of his match against Andress, winning by 138 points. The final was evenly contested with each player making significant contributions and the lead changing hands several times. Brookshaw was the eventual winner with a 253-201 win.

The plate was run as a two-group round robin competition with the group winners contesting the final. The winner was Dave Clue who defeated promoter Derek Walker in the final. Mr. Walker presented the awards and in thanking the organisers and the Victoria Club, hoped that this would be the first of many such competitions.

Report by Geoff Setter DCB&SA

BAULK LINE SNOOKER SOUTH WEST
The WEBSF are please to announce Baulkline Snooker as a sponsor for the Gold & Silver 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 Snooker Table Technician.