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February 2007 News

WEBSF ELITE FLY THE ENGLAND FLAG
Mike King, Greg Batten & Andy Symons-Rowe have narrowly lost 10-8 in the semi final against Germany.

The WEBSF Management Team take this opportunity to congratulate them on their achievement. Getting to the semi’s and losing by just 2 frames is obviously disappointing but it is still more than most have achieved and should not be underestimated. To represent your country at any level of competition is a great achievement. Well done!

REDRUTH BRONZE
Results just in for the third and fourth Redruth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of 2006/7. James Freeman and Jake Stewart share the spoils. For further details go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Events 3 & 4

LEARNING THE FINER ART OF ENGLISH BILLIARDS
Four budding snooker players try their hand at English Billiards in order to further their knowledge of angles and touch play.

HINE WINS, BUT LOSES
Hine is Exeter champion but loses his unbeaten run. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 5

JOHNSON WINS COUMBE CHAMPION
Paul Johnson wins back to back Plymouth Bronze events whilst Coumbes secures Plymouth title. For further details go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 5

BAIRD RAISES THE BAR
The second Silver Waistcoat event took place last Saturday and Sam Baird raised the bar, setting new standards for his peers to aspire to. Further details go to Silver Waistcoat Event 2

BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR HINE
It was business as usual for Dan Hine in his relentless pursuit of the West of England Bronze Waistcoat Champion. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 4

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January 2007 News

WALKER WINS WAISTCOAT
Third Gold Waistcoat event, third winner. Luke Walker wins this his first Gold Waistcoat event. For further details of this premier West Country Snooker Tour go to Gold Waistcoat Event 3

JOHNSON WINS BRONZE AT FIRST ATTEMPT
Paul Johnson won the latest Plymouth Bronze tournament, event 4, after a short period away from the tournament scene. For further details go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 4

MIKE KING MAKES 147 IN MATCHPLAY
Mike King who plays out of Rileys Club, Exeter made re-rote the history books by scoring the Exeter & District Billiards & Snooker League’s first ever 147 maximum in tournament play. King potted his way towards the perfect break in the second round match of the Exeter Open Championship. His opponent Ian Davie also of Exeter proved to be no pushover and was not phased by King’s magnificent achievement.

King’s maximum break came in the first frame in what turned out to be a match of very high standard. King kept his composure by taking the second frame with a 73 break. Davie, who has recently returned to playing snooker after a couple of years break could have been forgiven if he simply resigned himself to defeat after such a superb display of break building. However, tenaciously he won the third and fourth frames aided by a splendid 91 break to level the match 2-2. After some early safety play King cleared up in the deciding frame with a 72 break. This magnificent achievement adds to the ten 147 breaks he has had in practice frames, none of which will be more memorable than this one.

No one seems to know how long the Exeter & District League has been in existence as records have been lost over the years but some of the older players believe the league goes back at least 100 years. Over these years the league has help produce some very good players, headed up by former professionals John Pullman, 10 times World Professional Snooker Champion, Michael Gold, who captained the England Senior team undefeated for three years, Robert Marshall, former semi finalist in the UK Professional Championship and a string of top amateur players. However, none before have managed to compile a magical 147 break in Exeter league competition.

King has won a string on local and regional competitions since he started playing at a young age out of the former Sidwell Street Snooker club, Exeter, once a local hotbed for young talent. From his early days when King won BBC Big Break, he has made steady progress, achieving County honours at all levels and is the current County Captain. He has won the coveted UK Golden Waistcoat grand final finishing number 1 in the rankings. He reached the last 32 in the World under 21’s, Captained an Exeter team to the EASB National Team finals and this season is proving no exception. He is currently rank third on the West of England Gold Waistcoat Tour, recent winner of a major pro-am made up of a high class field from around the country and has qualified for the last 32 in the EASB English Championships. If he can maintain this form through the rest of the season all augers well for him in the future.

WEBSF GOLDEN BOYS QUALIFY
The top four ranked Gold Waistcoat Tour players of 2006 (Andy Radford, Mike King, Kris Vincent & Greg Batten) have all qualified for the last 32 of the EASB English Amateur Championship.

The WEBSF Management Team congratulate you and wish you all the very best in the finals.

REDRUTH BRONZE
Results just in for the first two Redruth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of 2006/7. James Freeman and Alex Wills share the spoils. For further details go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Events 1 & 2

HINE 41 NOT OUT
Dan Hine takes his tally to 41 consecutive match wins. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 3

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December 2006 News

BAIRD WINS HIS SECOND GOLD WAISTCOAT
Mid Devon seems to be a hot bed for Snooker talent. Last month Darren Bond (Tiverton) won the prestigious Gold Waistcoat Tournament, this month fellow team mate Sam Baird (Halberton) took the spoils. For further details of this premier West Country Snooker Tour go to Gold Waistcoat Event 2

CHILCOTT WINS HIS FIRST PLYMOUTH BRONZE
Dylan Chilcott wins Plymouth Bronze tournament, event 3, but Coumbe still ranked top . For further details go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 3

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November 2006 News

HINE UNDEFEATED AGAIN
Dan Hine is relentless in his bid to become the West of England Bronze Waistcoat Champion. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 2

CORNWALL BEAT DEVON IN ANNUAL CHALLENGE MATCH
Cornwall defeat Devon by the closest of margins, 17-16 to retain the Challenge trophy on home soil.

BOND….DARREN BOND
Darren Bond wins first WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour event of the season in a tactical final against fellow England International Kris Vincent. For further details go to Gold Waistcoat Event 1

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October 2006 News

KEANE WINS PLYMOUTH BRONZE
Daniel Keane wins Plymouth Bronze tournament, event 2. For further details go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 2

HINE DOMINATES EXETER BRONZE
Dan Hine dominated the first Exeter Bronze tournament. For further details go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 1

THE ICE MAN IS BACK
Grant ‘The Ice Man’ Cole is back to winning ways. Full report and results due in soon Silver Waistcoat Event 1

IMPORTANT ANOUCEMENT
One of the actions for Tournament Director’s resulting from the WEBSF annual meeting in June was to “Review the Bronze, Silver & Gold tournament formats.” Below are changes resulting from the review and member feedback.

The Bronze tournament age limit is to be increased. AMATEUR PLAYERS UNDER 16 YEARS ON THE 31ST DECEMBER, in the season the tournament is played, that reside in the West of England or are Affiliated Members that reside outside the West of England catchment area, where no Foundation operates, will be eligible for this tournament.

The Silver tour age limit is to be increased. AMATEUR PLAYERS UNDER 21 YEARS ON THE 31ST DECEMBER, in the season the tournament is played, that reside in the West of England or are Affiliated Members that reside outside the West of England catchment area, where no Foundation operates, will be eligible for this tournament.

The Gold and Silver Tour formats will alternate between the familiar Round Robin plus Knock-out stage for the first and third tournaments and a knock-out plus Plate for the second and forth tournaments. The aim is to provide more varied competition for players. A merit points table will still be used to determine the overall placing.

Another action was to “Make provision for Affiliated Members that reside outside the West of England catchment area where no Foundation operates.” The Tournament Policy & Structure document has been updated to comply with this.

The Management Team believe it is important to follow the EBSA and EASB format on issues of competition criteria and will endeavour to meet the WEBSF pledge to respond quickly to members wishes. We must ensure these tournaments continue to provide competition for all age groups and abilities and for the WEBSF tournaments to be recognised as premier tournaments attracting the best players in the region and beyond. Due to the short notice the Management Team will endeavour to contact Members that are affected by these changes.

Members are encouraged to contact the WEBSF or Roger Cole for further information if required.

CHARMAN’S MAIDEN TON
Rob Charman from Cornwall recently made his first century break at snooker in a practice frame, a fine 106. Robert broke down on the brown with a possible 128 clearance there for the taking. Well done Rob may this be the first of many!

COUMBE TAKES FIRST BRONZE OF THE SEASON
For report and results go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 1

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June – September 2006 News

PLAYER SUBSCRIPTION ARE NOW DUE
All those wishing to play in this seasons Waistcoat Tournaments are reminded that Membership Registration Forms must be completed and subscriptions paid in full before entry to WEBSF tournaments is permitted. Subscriptions can be paid on the day of your first tournament. Go to the What’s On link above to find out about this seasons Waistcoat Tours and more

If you are interested in competing in any of the WEBSF tournaments or just want to help with the running of the events, contact the WEBSF for information.

NEW SEASON NEW IDEAS
We are still awaiting the information packs from the EASB. As soon as we have these the Management Team will formulate the WEBSF calendar.

The current thinking is that we will be running a Challenge Matches, a West of England Championship, 4 Gold tournaments, 4 Silver tournaments and Bronze tournaments in Plymouth, Redruth & Exeter. If you are a member and have any views regarding these tournaments or any other aspect of the Foundation please contact the WEBSF using the links at the bottom of this page, or speak with any of the management team

LOCAL YOUNG GUNS GET THE ENGLAND CALL
Kris Vincent and Darren Bond, both members of the WEBSF, have been selected to play in the forthcoming Home Internationals to be held at Pontins, Prestatyn in September. Both players, who excel at local level, have been making an impression at national level and as a result have been duly rewarded with places in the under 19’s England team. Kris, already an England International, is becoming a regular in International matches….for Darren this will be a first but not the last I’m sure.

The WEBSF Management & Coaching Teams on behalf of all members wish them every success in the tournament. Well done lads!

WEBSF TO JOIN FORCES WITH LOCAL LEAGUE
The WEBSF are please to announce a recent addition to the Management Team. John Corry will be representing The Plymouth & District Billiards & Snooker League. This will enable closer working between the two organisations that will help to further their aims and objectives to develop Billiards & Snooker at grass roots throughout the region.

BRANTON’S MAIDEN TON
Two times Bronze Waistcoat Champion Dale Branton continues to improve by recording his fist centry break in practice, a 114. No doubt it won’t be too long before he repeats this feat in a match. Well done Dale!

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May 2006 News

NEW MEMBER OF WEBSF COACHING TEAM
Congratulations to Peter Bradbeer, Rileys, Plymouth, for successfully achieving the WEBSF Bronze Coaching status. Peter is not new to coaching, regularly giving of his time to pass on valuable snooker knowledge and experience. This qualification is recognition for the skill and hard work he has carried out. Well done Peter!

BAIRD’S POT OF SILVER
Sam Baird wins Silver Waistcoat Tour event 5 and becomes this years overall Silver Champion to leap frog from third place in the rankings. Darren Bond is the Silver ‘Breakmaster’ with a superb 117. Full report and results go to Silver Waistcoat Event 5

PLYMOUTH DEVON CHAMPIONS
Full report and results go to Bilby Cup

Plymouth City Billiards & Snooker Youth Initiative
The development of Junior Billiards and Snooker in Plymouth is about to take a huge step forward as a result of a £6,947.00 grant from the Local Network Fund through the Devon Community Foundation. Full report go to Plymouth City Billiards & Snooker Youth Initiative Home Page

BRANTON REGIONAL BRONZE CHAMPION
Full report and results go to Bronze Waistcoat Finals Day

HINE WINS EVENT 4 BUT GALLEN EXETER OVERALL BRONZE CHAMPION
Dan Hine may have one the last in the series but Adam Gallen wins the overall Exeter title. For full report and results go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 4

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April 2006 News

VINCENT WINS FINAL EVENT BUT RADFORD OVERALL GOLD CHAMPION
Kris Vincent won the final Gold Waistcoat event of the season but Andy Radford takes the overall title, trophy, overall highest break and prize money. Full report and results due soon go to Gold Waistcoat final event 7

BRANTON PLYMOUTH BRONZE CHAMPION
For report and results go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 8

STEPHENS MAKES IT THREE IN A ROW
James Stephens takes Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Tour. For report and results go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Event 6

DEVON COUNTY FINALS – RESULTS
Radford County Champion for third time in a row.

BRANTON WINS AGAIN
For report and results go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 7

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March 2006 News

STEPHENS MAKES IT TWO IN A ROW
For report and results go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Event 5

SEBSF LAUNCH
The official launch date for the Southeast Billiards & Snooker Foundation has now been set to take place on Saturday 3rd June 2006 at Woking Snooker Centre.

The WEBSF Management Team, players and members wish the SEBSF every success in this exciting venture.

BRANTON SEWS UP PLYMOUTH BRONZE
For report and results go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 6

HINE DOMINATES EXETER BRONZE
Dan Hine wins the latest Exeter Bronze but Adam Gallen retains top spot in the rankings. For full report and results go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 3

SILVER TURNS TO GOLD FOR BAIRD
Sam Baird, hot shot currently ranked 3rd on the Silver Waistcoat Tour shows the seniors a thing or two by winning the latest Gold Waistcoat event in style. Full report and results go to Gold Waistcoat Event 6

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February 2006 News

WEBSF TO PLAY SEBSF FOR THE ‘FOUNDATION CUP’
Members of the WEBSF Management Team met with Officials from the SEBSF (South East Billiards & Snooker Foundation) to ‘compare notes’ in setting up respective foundations. One of many proposals resulting from this meeting was that an annual challenge match between the two foundations be arranged. Bob Mason proprietor of Woking Snooker Centre kindly offered to host the challenge match on Saturday 23rd of September 2006 starting at 12pm. Potential sponsors are being approached to help provide assistance with Transport Costs, High Break prize, Lunch and Trophies including the main prize ‘THE FOUNDATION CUP’.

Each team to consist of 12 players, the WEBSF team will be selected from those that have played in this years Bronze, Silver & Gold Waistcoat Tournaments (4 under 15’s, 4 under 19’s & 4 Seniors)

MIKE CUDLIP TOURNAMENT
Mike Cudlip Memorial Youth Tournament, Sunday 5th February 2006 at Rileys, Plymouth.

STEPHENS TAKES TOP SPOT
For report and results go to Redruth Bronze Waistcoat Event 4

HINE RETURNS TO WIN EXETER BRONZE
For full report and results go to Exeter Bronze Waistcoat Event 2

BATTEN STOPS THE RADFORD ROUT
Greg Batten (Tiverton) wins the latest Gold Waistcoat Event a full report and results are due in soon Gold Waistcoat Event 5

BRONZE BLITZ BY BRANTON
For full report and results go to Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat Event 5