Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Prize Money

WEBSF Prize Money Ranking update

Gold Waistcoat Tour Overall Winner - Haydon Pinhey 2015-16
Haydon Pinhey – Money Table Leader

After a great season of WEBSF tournament wins Haydon Pinhey has extended his lead at the top of the WEBSF prize money list and in doing so has raised the bar yet again for the most prize money won in a single season. Other players that have improved their position this season include; Dan Legassick, up to fourth place; Mitch Grinsted, up to fifth and Dale Branton, up to seventh place. An even bigger climber is Eddie Manning who moved up twenty places to eighth position in only his second WEBSF season. Andy Symons and Steve Brookshaw have also prospered and have joined the £1000 plus club.

The total amount of prize money made available by the WEBSF since September 2014 is £43,834. 95% of the entry fees taken has been awarded as prize money. The WEBSF Management Team have achieved this high return through dedicated volunteers (Tournament Directors, Helpers, Referee’s) and the generosity of sponsors. This season we thank the following sponsors:  M.J.H. Paving Ltd., Galaxy Centre, Torquay, Jesters,  and 147 Snooker Club, Swindon, The Plaza Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth and Top Q Snooker Club, Gloucester. All clubs have provided their facilities free of charge!

Select WEBSF Prize Money 2011/2016 for more detail.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Gold Waistcoat Tour

Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 3 – Result

Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 3 finalists - Paul Standen & Dan Legassick 2015-16
Gold Waistcoat Tour Event 3 finalists – Paul Standen & Dan Legassick 2015-16

Paul Standen from North Devon has won Gold Waistcoat Tour event 3, Dan Legassick was runner-up and Eddie Manning took the highest break. With previous winners not performing as well at this event the ranking table is tight at the top. The event was hosted by  147 Snooker Club, Swindon. Select Gold Waistcoat Tour to find out more.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS, Player of the Month

Player of the Month

Player of the month

Select Player of the Month to find out who is deserving of this accolade for June 2015.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

January 2014 News

PINHEY, PINHEY, PINHEY
Haydon Pinhey is cruising towards another Silver Waistcoat title after a third consecutive event victory. Dan Legassick and Thomas Lancastle are close behind but need to dig a bit deeper in order to reel in Mr Pinhey. With three events to go only time will tell. I have mistakenly reported that Pinhey held the record for the most amount of prize money won in a season with £670 in fact Andy Neck holds this record with £750 last season. However, with Pinhey on £655 this season, and we’ve only reached the halfway point in the tournament calendar, who will bet against him setting a new record? Select Silver Waistcoat Hall of Fame for a full report and photo’s.

Thanks to the The Plaza, Plymouth who once again provided excellent facilities and sponsored the event.

This time 100% of the £180 entry fees plus additional sponsorship went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE
Select Seaton League 2013/14 for the latest results, report & league table.

FORTEY WINS GOLD AT THE ACADEMY
Ben Fortey won a ‘Black Ball Shoot Out’ to win event 2 of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester. Haydon Pinhey once again proved his consistency by reaching yet another final. This event saw the total WEBSF prize money top £30,000 in this the ninth season with Haydon Pinhey and Andy Neck moving up into second and third places in the Money Table behind Sam Baird. Select Gold Waistcoat Hall of Fame for a full report and more details.

Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who made everyone welcome and provided sponsorship for the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry for his expert eye and decision making throughout the day.

This time 100% of the £560 entry fees went as prizes!

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2013 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 20
It all hangs on the final match to see if the Wonderers can lift the title for the tenth successive season and the final of the George Trevett Mini League will between the Wonderers and Chard IZZA 147. For all the latest news from Seaton Snooker League click here.

NECK ON THE BRINK OF A GOLDEN DOUBLE
The penultimate Gold Waistcoat trip of the season to the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester. saw the newly crowned Devon Champion Andy Neck, from Newton Abbot, come away within 100 points of claiming the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour overall title for the second time in succession. A win against Dan Legassick from Plymouth in the final bagged him 700 points and prize money. Click here for more details of this event and the Gold Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who made everyone welcome and provided sponsorship for the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry for his expert eye and decision making throughout the day.

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 18 & 19
Over the past two weeks have Honiton WMC run out of puff and handed the title to club mates Wonderers? For all the latest news from Seaton Snooker League click here.

WEBSF GOLD WAISTCOAT TOUR EVENT 5 – SOUTHWEST SNOOKER ACADEMY
Herewith the revised details for the next Gold Waistcoat Event at the South West Snooker Academy on the 13th April 2013:-

Number of players will be limited to 28 determined on a ‘first come first served’ basis.
To register an interest contact the WEBSF by one of the following means: Mobile: Steve Canniford 07891940995, Wayne Branton 07980788484 or eMail: websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk.
Registration begins at 8:00pm on the 2nd April 2013
Your entry fee must be received within 24 hours of registering your interest. Pay by PayPal stevecanniford@gmail.com, Cash, Cheque made payable to WEBSF or Bank Transfer. (If payment is not received within 24 hours you will be deemed not to have registered an interest).
The group stage format will be 4 groups of 7 players playing the 2 frames against each player in the group to determine qualifiers for the knock-out stage. (3 points for a win 1 for a draw. Equal group positions will be determined by head to head results and the a black ball shoot-out elimination which will be drawn out if more that two players are level on points)
The number of qualifiers progressing to the knock-out stage will be determined by remaining time available.
Players to congregate in the lounge area of the bar by 09:15 for the Tournament Director briefing.
Play to commence at 09:30 prompt!
WEBSF tournament rules apply, please familiarize yourself with them Gold Waistcoat Tour, Tournament Structure & Rules

WEBSF Management Team

PRIZE MONEY TOPS £25,000
Total prize money for all WEBSF tournaments has now exceeded £25,000.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

January 2012 News

STEWART WINS SILVER EVENT 4 – LEGASSICK HITS MAIDEN TOURNAMENT CENTURY
Jake Stewart from Truro, Cornwall extends his lead at the top of the overall rankings after winning Silver Waistcoat event 4. Dan Legassick (Plymouth) hits maiden tournament century. Click here for results and more details of the Silver Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

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

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

TORBAY PLAYERS LEADING THE PACK
Andy Neck from Torbay won the third Gold Waistcoat event of the season, edging out prolific break builder Alan Tunney in a ‘shoot-out’ final. Click here for more results.

Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth

This time 98% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULT
Latest Seaton League results and 2nd round cup draws now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

October 2011 News

BRANTON ROLLS BACK THE YEARS TO WIN GOLD AGAIN
Wayne Branton from Plymouth has won the first Gold Waistcoat event of the season against the biggest field yet. Branton’s last Gold Waistcoat event victory was seven years ago when he won the inaugural event. Click here for more results. Full report now in, pictures coming soon.

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

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

GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT
Sponsorship money is now in and counted and a cheque has been presented to the staff at the Plymouth Neurological Rehabilitation Unit for a fantastic £2797.05. Well done to all those Snooker, Pool & Darts players that help raise this sum. Darren’s road to recovery continues and this show of support means a great deal to him, thank you on his behalf.

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The WEBSF Annual Meeting took place on the 17th September 2011. Here are the key points:-

Congratulations to Darran Lock & Michael Rogers who both achieved England International Status in the 2011 Home Internationals
Separate the Plymouth Bronze and Silver Tournaments
A full compliment of Waistcoat tournaments will be run this next season. Aim for 6 Gold, 6 Silver 1 Bronze.
Take Gold & Silver Waistcoat Tournament events to Exeter
Enter a WEBSF team in the UK League annual tournament (Southwest Snooker Academy)
Invite local Referees to assist at tournaments
Well done by all involved in raising funds for Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth
Find ways to promote the WEBSF & their Tournaments
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).

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Ben Pike sets the break mark at 56 as Wonderers open up a 10 point lead. Click here for the latest results.

PINHEY STARTS HIS CAMPAIGN
Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth came out on top in the first Silver Waistcoat event of this seasons tour . Pinhey beat Tom Vanstone one of many players who must fancy their chances this season. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to Jim Curtain and all at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event.

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Charlie Hawkes swoops to take a frame off of Neil Whitfield as Ex Cons win three black ball frames to seal victory. Click here for the latest results.

EASB REGIONAL YOUTH BILLIARDS EVENT 2
Event two of the English Amateur Billiards Association, National Junior Billiards Tour was won by Dan Legassick who beat Chris Coumbe in the final. Click here for more details.

WEBSF CONFIRMED TOURNAMENT DATES
Below are confirmed dates and venues for this seasons WEBSF tournaments. Please contact the WEBSF ASAP if you are aware that they clash with other tournaments that you would like enter and we will do what we can to accommodate you. eMail websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk or phone/text Steve on 07891940995.

Silver Waistcoat Tour
Event 1: Oct 15th – Plymouth
Event 2: Nov 12th – Torquay
Event 3: Dec 10th – Exeter
Event 4: Jan 21st – Torquay
Event 5: Mar 3rd – Exeter
Event 6: Apr 28th – Plymouth

Gold Waistcoat Tour
Event 1: Oct 29th – Plymouth
Event 2: Nov 26th – Torquay
Event 3: Jan 14th – Exeter
Event 4: Feb 11th – Torquay
Event 5: Mar 10th – Exeter
Event 6: Apr 14th – Plymouth

Bronze Waistcoat Championship one event, eligible Silver Waistcoat players will be seeded. 12th May – venue to be decided

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

July & August 2011 News

ENGLISH LIONS
Darran Lock from Seaton, Cornwall and Michael Rogers from Taunton, Somerset have both had a call up to represent England in next months Home Internationals. This will take the total number of WEBSF players which have been selected to represent their country to 13, something every English sportsman hopes to achieve but relatively few do. Pontins Snooker Centre, Prestatyn will host the competition over seven days between the 9th and 16th September. The WEBSF Management Team congratulate both players and wish them the best of luck in the competition.Well done lads a great achievement!

2011 EUROPEAN OPEN JUNIOR SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
Jay Bullen from Exeter Michael Rogers from Taunton and Dan Legassick from Plymouth all qualified for the knock-out stages of the 2011 European Open Junior Snooker Championship which was recently held at the award winning, Southwest Snooker Academy, Gloucester. All four players gave a good account in the last 16. However, neither made it through to the next round. To reach the last 16 of such a prestigious tournament is a great achievement. Well done lads!

GIVE A LITTLE, HELP A LOT
As a result of one of our most hard working, caring and unassuming members of the WEBSF Management Team recently having spent time rehabilitating at the Mount Gould Hospital, Plymouth. Some fellow members feel compelled to say thank you to the Unit. This will take the form of a Snooker, Pool & Darts Marathon organised by the WEBSF and hosted by Rileys, Plymouth. If you would like to participate in our 12-hour marathon or make a donation.

NATIONAL SNOOKER WEEK
National Snooker Week is nearly upon us, and that means free snooker and free Rileys membership for anyone during the week of 25 – 29th July. If you have never tried Snooker before go along to your nearest Rileys and have a go.

Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth have arranged for Snooker Coaches to be on hand to show you how to enjoy this fantastic sport.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

May 2011 News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

March 2011 News

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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