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January 2008 News

EASB TO LAUNCH COACHING SCHEME
The EASB are preparing to launch a new coaching scheme. In order to include as many people as possible they need to gather information about who is currently involved in coaching, who wants to become involved and the levels that they aspire to. Go to EASB Coaching Scheme to register your interest.

RETALLACK REACHES FINAL ON DEBUT
Jake Stewart Wins three Redruth Bronze Waistcoat events on the trot beating debutante Tom Retallack in the final. 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.

GALLEN STARTS HIS BID FOR BRONZE
Adam Gallen won event 4 of the Exeter Bronze Waistcoat. 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 2007.

Thanks to GWRSA Club who sponsored the event. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

BRONZE WAISTCOAT RULE CHANGE
In response to a proposal the WEBSF Management Team have unanimously decided on a rule change to accommodate additional qualifiers to the Grand Finals day. This is to redress a disproportion in the number of players entering the Plymouth series in comparison to Exeter & Redruth. The rule will come into immediate effect.

VINCENT & BAIRD QUALIFY
Well done Kris Vincent (Plymouth) and Sam Baird (Halberton) who have both qualified from the South in this years EASB English Amatuer. Good luck from the WEBSF Management Team in the finals

PINHEY LEADS THE PACK
Haydon Pinhey wins Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat event 3 to head the ranking points table. Got to Bronze Waistcoat for more details.

This tournament is open to all those that will be under 16 on the 31st December 2007. Thanks to Rileys, Plymouth who sponsored the event. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

GRINSTED GRINDS OUT A VICTORY
16 year old Mitchell Grinsted (Plymouth) wins event three of the Silver Waistcoat Tour beating Grant Cole (Plymouth) 2-1 in the final.

GREEN POSTS PERSONAL BEST
Mark Green (Salisbury) sets personal best break. Tournament report and details now in go to Silver Waistcoat.

This tournament is open to all those that will be under 21 on the 31st December 2007. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

LLOYD LUCKY WINNER
Michael Lloyd from Plymouth won a handicap tournament hosted by Rileys, Plymouth. His prize, a pair of tickets to see Ronnie O’Sullivan play Chinese sensation Ding Junhui in February, (see above) was kindly donated by SnookerPlus. Runner-up was Darran Lock from Seaton and Plate winner was Peter Beckwith, Plymouth. Trophies and other prizes were donated by the Rileys and the WEBSF.

KING WINS GOLD
Mike King beat Kris Vincent in a close fought final to take the third Gold Waistcoat event of the season. It wasn’t enough to topple Vincent from occupying top spot in the rankings. Go to Gold Waistcoat for results.

If you are interested in entering or just want to come along to watch go to WEBSF Calendar of Events to see when the next event is scheduled. All non professional players from any region are welcome to enter this tour providing they join the WEBSF and reside in a region that does not operate a foundation on a similar basis to the WEBSF. This time 91% of the entry fees went as prize money!

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December 2007 News

CORNWALL V JERSEY
Cornwall has been invited over to St Helier, Jersey to play in a special event arranged between the two Associations. This is the first time Cornwall has ever gone on tour, apart from the County teams playing friendlies or national competitions. This event has been arranged to promote friendship between the two Associations and to promote the games of Billiards & Snooker in Jersey. The teams selected are:-

Youth: Daniel Barsley (Capt), Robert Charman, Jamie Read, Bobby Southworth, Gary Spencer & Jake Stewart.
Senior: Carl Boundy, Steve Downing, Kevin Steed, Chris Timmins (Capt), & Justin Watters.
Billiards: Charlie Gay, Geoff Lingard, Chris Mitchell (Capt), Noel Meagor, & Derek White

ROGERS WINS BRONZE
Michael Rogers from Taunton won the Exeter Bronze Waistcoat for the first time. 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 2007. To join the WEBSF and enter this tournament click here. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

STEWART MAKES IT TWO OUT OF TWO
Jake Stewart Wins two Reruth Bronze Waistcoat events on the trot. Stewart beat Alex Wills 2-1 in the final. 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 2007. To join the WEBSF and enter this tournament click here

VINCENT’S GOLDEN CENTURY
Kris Vincent defeated Greg Batten 3-2 in a close fought final to take the second Gold Waistcoat event of the season and go top of the rankings for the overall champion. Go to Gold Waistcoat for results, report & Photo’s now in.

If you are interested in entering or just want to come along to watch go to WEBSF Calendar of Events to see when the next event is scheduled. All non professional players from any region are welcome to enter this tour providing they join the WEBSF and reside in a region that does not operate a foundation on a similar basis to the WEBSF. For more details go to Gold Waistcoat or contact the WEBSF. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money.

GMB HEALTH SERVICES INVEST IN THE REGIONS YOUTH
GMB Health Services have kindly made a donation to help the WEBSF with their aims & objectives. The first to benefit from this aid are two promising young players from Plymouth. Grant Cole and Dale Branton have both demonstrated that they have what it takes to do well in their chosen sport. On Saturday 8th December at Rileys, Plymouth they both received a donation towards the many expenses they have to find in order to compete against the best players in the country. The remainder will be used to sponsor the WEBSF Bronze Waistcoat finals day due to be held on the 24th May 2008. It is hoped a representative from GMB Health Services will be available to present the trophies and certificates to the winners and runners-up on then day.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2007 News

TOP BREAK FOR STEWART
Jake Stewart has set an all time best for the Bronze Waistcoat in winning the first Redruth Bronze Waistcoat of the season. Stewart made a superb 77 break in the final against Jamie Edwards. 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 2007.

DEVON TAKES REVENGE
Devon took revenge for recent defeats in the annual match with Cornwall when they defeated their rivals by 21-12 in the match at Rileys Plymouth.

BLACKMORE REPEATS BRONZE VICTORY
Will Blackmore wins second Exeter Bronze Waistcoat on the trot!. 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 2007. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

BRANTON WINS SILVER
Dale Branton wins the second event of the Silver Waistcoat Tour. Tournament report and details now in. For details about previous events go to Silver Waistcoat. This tournament is open to all those that will be under 21 on the 31st December 2007. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

WEBSF PLAYERS RESULTS AT PONTINS
Five WEBSF under 21 players reached qualifying stages of the 2007-8 Businessland Under 21 Series Event 1

In the last 32:-
Tom Vanstone lost to top player Robbie Williams.
Mitchell Grinsted lost to Mark Axworthy.

In the Last 16:-
Kris Vincent went out to fellow WEBSF player Darren Bond

In the Quarters:-
Darran Lock narrowly lost 3-2 to Nick Jennings
Darren Bond lost to Robbie Williams
Sam Baird lost to Jack Lisowski

LOCAL LADS DO WELL IN ENGLISH QUALIFIERS
Four of WEBSF junior players have a go at the EASB Under 14’s Qualifiers. Haydon Pinhey Christopher Coumbe Adam Lewin Cody Hall. For report go to here

BOLTON BREEZES BRONZE
James Bolton from Salisbusry breezes through the second event of the Plymouth Bronze. For further details go to Bronze Waistcoat. This tournament is open to all those that will be under 16 on the 31st December this year. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

October 2007 News

SNOOKER EXHIBITIONS IN CORNWALL – UPDATE
Due to a change in the UK Championship qualifying format made by the WPBSA; Maximum Promotions have had to replace Jamie Cope with Ryan Day who is provisionally ranked at no 10 in the world. Ryan 27 from mid Glamorgan is an exciting player who was runner-up to Shaun Murphy in this years Malta cup 2007. NEIL ROBERTSON V RYAN DAY promises to be a great feast of exhibition snooker with high breaks a plenty.

BATTEN DOES WELL IN THE RAVENACE METALS LTD PRO-AM
Greg Batten reached the quarter-final of round 1 of the 2007-8 Ravenace Metals Ltd Pro-Am. Greg had comfortable wins over Luke Garland 4-1 and Paul Metcalf 4-0 before narrowly losing 4-3 to Craig Steadman in the quarter finals. For more information go to Global Snooker.

BLACKMORE TURNS THE TABLE
Will Blackmore finally got the better of his former team-mate in a final in winning the first Exeter Bronze Waistcoat event of the season. For further details go to Bronze Waistcoat

This tournament is open to all those that will be under 16 on the 31st December this year. To join the WEBSF and enter this tournament click here. This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!

BAIRD WINS AMONGST A BARRAGE OF CENTURY BREAKS
With England badges wherever you looked at the first WEBSF Gold Waistcoat event of the season Sam Baird came through to win. Last season a total of eleven century breaks were made over the course of the tour….this event produced a fantastic six! The best a 123 by Kris Vincent. Full results and report due in soon.

the WEBSF Calendar of Events All non professional players from any region are welcome to enter this tour providing they join the WEBSF and reside in a region that does not operate a foundation on a similar basis to the WEBSF. For more details go to Gold Waistcoat or contact the WEBSF. This time 88% of the entry fees went as prize money!

If you can raise a team of non professional players that you think would be a match for a select team from the WEBSF. Contact us and we’ll see what can be arranged.

EXETER BRONZE WAISTCOAT
Check out the dates dates for the Exeter Bronze Waistcoat tournaments which gets underway on the 20th October 2007 at the GWRSA Social Club, Exeter Open to all players within the region or in regions that do not operate a foundation similar to the WEBSF and will still be under 16 on 31st December 2007. For more details go to Bronze Waistcoat or contact the WEBSF. On average over 90% of the entrance fee is distributed as prize money!.

KING BACK IN FORM
WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion Mike King after a quiet spell out of the news bounced back with a great run in event 3 of the Pontin’s International Open Series. All eyes where on the in-form Sam Baird picking off a couple of big scalps to reach the last 16 before being dumped 4-1 by Michael Wild. King quietly progressed through the lower half of the draw to go all the way to the final. Having done so well to reach the final King seem to run out of steam as Paul S Davison won 6-2. Scores Davison first 63(59)-10, 73(73)-1, 93(93)-0, 46-75(51), 69-0, 12-74, 70-10, 96(96)-0. Matt Williams reached the last 32 whilst Greg Batten, Kris Vincent, Andy Symons-Rowe & Paul Veitch failed to get out of the blocks this time. For more information go to Global Snooker

SNOOKER EXHIBITIONS IN CORNWALL
A feast of snooker is coming to Cornwall over the next couple of months. Two very different exhibitions to whet the appetite:-

The first event on the 6th October 2007 is promoted by SnookerPlus and features John Virgo & Jimmy White providing a varied exhibition of Trick Shots, Humour and exciting potting.

The second event on the 29th November 2007 is promoted by Maximum Promotions and features a snooker ‘shoot out’ between ‘Young Guns’ Ryan Day and Neil Robertson. Click on the link to get more details.CANCELED

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

September 2007 News

DEVON & EXETER BILLIARDS TOURNAMENTS
The first event of the above handicapped Billiards tour is due to take place on 30th September 2007 at Rileys Club, Exeter. Registration is at 10:30am, play starts at 11:00am. For details of dates click here or contact Geoff Setter

COLE WINS SILVER
Grant Cole wins the first Silver Waistcoat event of the season and tops it with a hundred break for good measure whilst Dale Branton makes his mark. For further details go to Silver Waistcoat

THREE LIONS
Congratulations and good luck to Sam Baird, Kris Vincent & Darren Bond on their selection to represent England in the Home Internationals. For further details go to Global Snooker

COUMBE WINS PLYMOUTH BRONZE EVENT 1
As he did last season Chris Coumbe has thrown down the gauntlet to fellow players in taking the first Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat event of the season. This year there is everything to play for as ranking points from only four of the five events will count in determining the town winner and the top four that will progress to the grand finals at the end of the season. For further details go to Bronze Waistcoat

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

MICHAEL GEORGIOU WORLD CHAMPION
The WEBSF management Team, Members & friends here in the West Country congratulate Michael on winning the World Under 21 Championships. We also extend our congratulations to Matt Williams and Robbie Williams for qualifying to the last 32 and 16 respectively.

To keep see the full breakdown the World Championships go to http://www.globalsnooker.co.uk

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

August 2007 News

MATT WILLIAMS FOR ENGLAND – UPDATE
For photo’s of the Matt Williams For England Handicap click here.

To keep abreast of Matt’s progress in the World Amateur Championships go to http://www.globalsnooker.co.uk

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The outline plan for the forthcoming season is:-

To focus on obtaining funding through donations & sponsorship for players and the foundation.
To expand the Bronze Waistcoat to more towns within Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset.
Recruit more Coaches and Helpers.
To continue with the development of the Coaching Scheme seeking integration with Schools and Colleges.
Remain in contact and work with the IBSF, EASB & Pontins without compromising the WEBSF’s good work & principles.
Promote Snooker via the promotion of top Snooker events in the region.

To request a full copy of the WEBSF Billiards & Snooker Foundation Policies & Structure members only can e-mail the WEBSF.

PLYMOUTH BRONZE KICKS OFF THE NEW SEASON
The Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat is the first WEBSF tournament of the 2007/8 season. The venue is the Victoria Snooker Centre, Plymouth and the date is the 1st September 2007. This tournament is open to all those that will be under 16 on the 31st December this year. To join the WEBSF and enter this tournament click here

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

July 2007 News

GREAT NEWS FOR MATT, BUT WITH A TWIST!
Congratulations to Matt Williams, (Plymouth) on being selected to play for England in the IBSF World Under 21 Championship, 22nd-31st August, Goa, India

Matt is in good company, he will be joined by Michael Georgiou, Forest Hill, London and Robbie Williams, Michael Wallasey. Michael was the country’s No 2 junior 2005/2006, European Under 19 quarter finalist 2006 and reached the final of the EASB Under 19’s last season.- Highest match break 138. Robbie is at present in top form having won three Pontin’s Buisnessland Under 21’s in a row and is the overall series winner, also he has twice reached the EASB Under 18’s semi finals – Highest match break 131. Matt won the EASB Under 19 Tour 2005, runner up in the National Under 18’s the same year and finished 3rd in last seasons Premier Junior Tour Also in his previous World Under 21’s trip he reached the last 32 – Highest match break 143. The eventual winner is promoted to the Main Tour 2008-2009.

THE TWIST!
Matt has to fund the entire trip himself! The WEBSF in association with Rileys, Plymouth are staging a Handicap Snooker Tournament on the 11th August at Rileys, Plymouth in an effort to raise some funds for Matt.

BAIRD ‘ON FIRE’ AT PONTINS
Congratulations to Sam Baird, (Halberton) after winning event 6 of the Pontins Businessland Under 21 Series. Along with Sam, Adrian Bond, Darren Bond, Grant Cole, Darran lock all qualified to the last 32. Both Bond the brothers won through to the last 16 before losing out to Alex Taubman and Stephen Ellis respectively. Darran Lock narrowly lost 2-3 to Liam Highfield in the last 32. Dale Branton (Plymouth) just 15 years did not qualify but will have gained valuable experience from playing against some of the best under 21 players in the country. For more information go to Global Snooker

Sam has continued his good form in the Pontin’s International Open Series by reaching the last 16. Sam lost 4-2 to Jeff Cundy but not before claiming the following scalps:- Mike Hallett 4-1, Scott Miller 4-1 & Dave Manley 4-0. Kris Vincent was close behind reaching the last 32 lossing out 4-1 to Robbie Williams. Matt Williams and Jamie Dykes reached Round 2. Mike King had a tough draw against Antony Parsons losing 3-4.

 

PRACTISE PAYS OFF FOR CARL
Carl Mitchell from Redruth, just eight years old, won his first competitive match in a Perranporth & District Snooker Summer League match for Redruth Royal British Legion at Lanner Institute last week. Carl practises with his father & coach Barry Mitchell up to fifteen hours a week at the Redruth Royal British Legion which is noted for playing a big part in the development of young players in Cornwall.

BAIRD MIXES IT WITH THE BEST
Congratulations and commiserations to Sam Baird (Halberton) who after reaching the EASB Pro-Ticket Play-Offs was knocked out in the first round by Michael Wild (Oldham) at the Northern Snooker Centrein Leeds, five frames to one. Wild went on to reach the semi-finals, where he lost David Grace. Grace lost 6-3 Martin Gould (Middlesex) in the final. If Gould can win his next four matches at Prestatyn, North Wales, he will qualify for the Shanghai Masters event.

Baird will be disappointed at not getting past the first round but we recognize the magnitude of this achievement of being one of just 16 of the country’s top amateur players to earn a place in the play offs. Well done Sam! (WEBSF Management Team & Fellow Members)

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

May & June 2007 News

WEBSF RECEIVES DONATION
At the Plymouth & District Billiards & Snooker League presentation evening President, Mr John Brice presented a cheque to WEBSF Champion Roger Cole & one of the WEBSF’s most promising players from Plymouth, Tom Vanstone. The benefactor was Mr Chris Harris of DHS Tools Ltd. In association with the Plymouth & District Billiards & Snooker League Beneficiaries Galley

BATTEN BATTERS ALL
The penultimate Gold Waistcoat event of the season took place last Saturday and Greg Batten battered all-comers with a superb display of consistent break building. Report now in go to Gold Waistcoat Event 4

BOND WINS BUT BAIRD IS CHAMPION
Bond wins event 5 but Baird does enough to become the 2007 WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Champion. For further details go to Silver Waistcoat Tour Finals

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2007 News

JAKE STEWART – REGIONAL BRONZE CHAMPION
Jake Stewart, Redruth carved through a field of talented young snooker players to win the coveted WEBSF Bronze Waistcoat Championship. Runner-up to Stewart was Will Blackmore, Exeter, left. For further details go to Regional Bronze Waistcoat Finals

BOND BEATS BUDDY BAIRD
Darren Bond beat Sam Baird 3-2 in a close fought final of Silver Waistcoat event 4. Full report now in, go to Silver Waistcoat Event 4

REDRUTH BRONZE CONCLUDES
The last Redruth Bronze Waistcoat produces a close finish as Alex Wills wins on the day and James Freeman wins overall. For further details go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Event 5

EXETER BRONZE PLAYERS PLAY CATCH-UP!
In the very last Exeter Bronze Waistcoat of the season Dan Hine is eventually turned over as Adam Gallen takes event 6. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 6

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

March 2007 News

PLYMOUTH INTERNATIONAL SNOOKER CHANNEL ISLAND CHALLENGE

Top Plymouth Snooker Club Rileys will be center stage this weekend, 24th March 2007, when they play host and main sponsor to the inaugural Plymouth International Snooker Channel Island Challenge. This invitation only tournament breaks new ground for Plymouth in the world of team snooker and will expectantly prove to be the beginning of an annual event that brings together top amateur Billiards & Snooker teams from England, Wales, the Channel Islands and further a field in future years.

Rileys have secured sponsorship from local firms Crownhill Taxis Services, Challenger Tyre Centre and received a donation from the Jersey Billiards & Snooker Association. The organisation of such a prestigious event requires a high degree of expertise, which would normally prove expensive. Rileys have called upon the Plymouth Referees Association and West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation (WEBSF), the latter being the top organisation of its kind in the region. The WEBSF regularly stage the Gold, Silver & Bronze Waistcoat Tournaments throughout the region. On the Friday evening the players and officials will meet with the Mayor of Plymouth Michael Fletcher at a Civic Reception in the Council Chambers before returning to Rileys where further entertainment has bee organised.

The main objective of the tournament is to expose the Channel Island teams to quality opposition, in preparation for the Home Internationals to be held at the Pontins Festival of snooker, Prestatyn, North Wales in September. The tournament consist of three matches; Senior Snooker; Junior Snooker and the less often seen but no less skilful, English Billiards. All teams consist of three players. In the senior snooker match there will be six teams from the Channel Islands against six teams top teams selected from Plymouth, Exeter, Cornwall, Wales, Pontins, and Cuestars, the latter covering South & South East England. The Junior match pitches Jersey against some of the best rising talent from Cornwall and the WEBSF. In the English Billiards match top teams from Devon and Cornwall take on the unknown quality of Jersey. In all 26 International players will be in action playing a total of 256 frames of Snooker and over 8 hours of English Billiards on the Saturday. This augers well for a top class display of quality Billiards & Snooker, If you have never witnessed a 100 break live, Rileys is the place to be!

SAM THE DEMOLITION MAN
Sam Baird makes it two on the trot as he takes the third Silver Waistcoat event. Further details go to Silver Waistcoat Event 3