Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

December 2013 News

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

CURRENT GOLD WAISTCOAT CHAMPION RACKS UP MAXIMUM BREAK No 14
For the past two seasons Andy Neck has proved that he is the most consistent player on the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour and is deserving of consecutive Gold Waistcoat Tour Champion titles. In event one he lost in the semi’s which, although not obvious, this clearly hurt. Like all quality players he took the defeat on the chin and went back to the practice table more determined that before to make amends. Event two is not until January 4th but he has put down a marker by way of maximum break No.14……Beware the Neckmiester is hungry!

GRINSTED STOPS THE PINHEY ROUT
Haydon Pinhey looked like he was cruising for a third tournament victory in less than two months until Mitchell Grinsted stopped him just short in the final of the first WEBSF Gold Waistcoat event of the season. Click here for a report and more details.

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

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2013 News

PINHEY IS STILL THE MAN TO BEAT
Haydon Pinhey does it again….a second tour event win keeps him on top of the ranking table. The pack are not far behind and are making things tough for him, it would only take an upset to inspire the rest and the season could get interesting! This time it was Dan Legassick that met him in the final. Click here for a report and more details on the latest event.

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

This time 100% of the £255 entry fees plus additional sponsorship went as prize money!

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

KEVERN WINS INAUGRAL WEBSF WEST OF ENGLAND OPEN SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
Tom Kevern came through a 32 strong field of players from the South West and further afield, pocketing a £400 share of the £1000 prize money to win the inaugural West Of England Open. In the final Kevern narrowly beat Wayne Barnton. A Plymouth whitewash was prevented by Matt Lancaster who beat Mitchell Grinsted in the Plate. The best break of the day went to Grinsted who made a 92. Click here for a report and more details.

Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who with ELEKSAFE (UK), KC’s Snooker Coaching Centre and the WEBSF sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry who was on duty throughout the second day.

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

October 2013 News

WEBSF WEST OF ENGLAND OPEN SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
Information relating to the 2013 WEBSF Open Snooker Championship due to be held at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester on Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd November 2013.

Registration, Entry and Draw:
The number of entrants has been limited to 32 due to the number of tables available and time constraints. The draw has been made, click here.

Commitment to play:
If a player is unable to fulfil their commitment to play, they must contact one of the Tournament Director (Steve Canniford: 07891940995 or Wayne Branton: 07980788484) as soon as possible, so that their place can be offered to the next player in the reserve list. If this is after the registration closing date (21st October 2013) there will NOT be a refund/credit.

Players Briefing:
On the first day of the tournament a players briefing and group photo call will take place at 09:20, play will commence at the designated start time 09:30.

With 112 matches to play on 8 tables in the group stages alone, strict rules will be enforced to ensure we get through the tournament and finish at a reasonable time on both days. These are:-

Where players are more than 5 minutes late for the commencement of any match throughout the tournament he/she shall forfeit the first frame, if after waiting a further 15 minutes for them to show, the match will be forfeit and the non-offending player will receive a 2-0 win .
Where both players are more than 5 minutes late the match will start at 1 frame each. If both players are more than 15 minutes late both will forfeit the match.
It is the player’s responsibility to keep in regular contact with the Tournament Director to ensure they are available to play when called.

The Referee’s decision will be final on matters relating to the rules of the game and the Tournament Director’s decision is final on all matters relating to the tournament in general.

Format for Day 1 Saturday 2nd November 2013:
Qualifying rounds will comprise 4 groups of 8 players playing best of 3 frame matches, against each player in their group. Each group will play on 2 tables starting at 09:30am. The top 4 players from each group will qualify for the Main tournament (16 qualifiers). The remaining 4 players from each group will qualify for the Plate tournament both to be played the following day, Sunday 3rd November 2013. Some group matches may have to be carried over into the Sunday, depending on time available.

Format for Day 2 Sunday 3rd November 2013:
Completion of any outstanding group matches.

Main tournament qualifiers will be seeded into a straight knock-out on 4 tables down to a Winner (best of 3 frames).

Plate tournament qualifiers will be seeded into a straight knock-out on 4 tables down to a Winner (best of 3 frames).

Prize Money: (Guaranteed at £1000)

Main tournament
Winner: £400 plus Trophy
Runner-up: £200
Semis: £50
Quarters: £25

Plate tournament
Winner: £100
Runner-up: £50

Overall Highest Break: £50

Dress code:
Option 1 – Waistcoat, Collared Shirt, Smart Trousers and Dark Shoes.

Option 2 – Collared Polo Shirt (Single colour), Smart Trousers, and Dark Shoes. (Polo shirts can be purchased from the WEBSF or the Academy)

Jeans, Shorts, Trainers, Sandals are strictly forbidden.

The WEBSF Management Team’s aim is that everyone has an enjoyable weekend of snooker at the Dream Factory

We believe the conditions could not be bettered, the rest is up to you!

WHO CAN STOP MR PINHEY……YOU CAN?
Haydon Pinhey is starting the Silver Waistcoat Tour much the same as he did last season with a win. Pinhey continues to improve but will he have it all his own way this season? Thomas Lancastle is one player who showed at this event that he will be making life difficult for Pinhey and others will no doubt also have their day. Click here for a report and more details on the latest event.

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

This time 100% of the £255 entry fees went as prize money!

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

July & August 2013 News

LOOKING BACK ON SOME OF THE HIGHS AND LOWS OF THE 2012/13 SEASON
Members were up on last season to 110, this included Players from within our catchment area, surrounding regions and overseas. Players from as far afield as France, Switzerland, China & Russia played in some of our tournaments, thanks to the involvement of the South West Snooker Academy Gloucester. In addition to the significant contribution made by the Academy this past season, other sponsors included Rileys, Plymouth, The Plaza Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth and Gold Waistcoat Snooker Player Keith Sulliven, via his Electrical Testing company ELEKSAFE (UK) & snooker venue KC’s Snooker Coaching Centre, Stroud who, with the Academy, made significant contributions towards the Bronze Waistcoat Open Snooker Championship.

The WEBSF has presented over £27,000 in Prize Money over the past 8 seasons, £4,600 of which was distributed this season. Plymouth based youth player, Haydon Pinhey accumulated a total of £625 of this; the most any player has won in WEBSF tournaments in a season. Haydon is the proud holder of both the Bronze and Silver Waistcoat titles and managed a creditable 6th place in the Gold Waistcoat Tour ranking. Dan Legassick, another talented young player from Plymouth, finished 5th in the Gold Waistcoat tour ranking and 3rd in the Silver and Michael Rogers from Taunton promises much for next season winning the final Gold Waistcoat Tour event and the last two Silver events in succession to finish runner-up to Haydon in the Silver and 8th in the Gold. Andy Neck proved for the second season in succession to be the most consistent player on the Gold Waistcoat Tour and will, no doubt, be committed to a record breaking third title in a row this coming season. He will have to call on all his matchplay experience to hold off the challenge from the following pack all vying to depose him from the top spot.

Five new coaches have been assessed and accredited this season (John Thomas, Greg Jones, Bob Shave, Wayne Branton, & Kevin Jackson). A new coaching school has emerged in Cornwall that was kicked off by ‘Snooker Road Shows’. These were instigated by Kevin and supported by the Cornwall Billiards & Snooker Association and fellow WEBSF coaches in Cornwall. We look forward to seeing the results of this good work in the forthcoming season. Greg and Bob held a Snooker Coaching Open Day in East Devon that generated interest. They intend to repeat this again at the start of the new season. Once again there were England duties to perform for some of our members; Michael Rogers and Haydon Pinhey, the latter going through the card undefeated at the Home Internationals. Chris Coumbe became a class 2 referee and officiated at the same Home Internationals. Chris also officiated at the Worlds Billiards Championships, Leeds. It was here that saw Steve Brookshaw realised the first of two ambitions; to represent his country at the three ball game and a 147 maximum at snooker which he made in a practice frame. As recognition of these achievements a total of £400 was gifted as sponsorship towards expenses. Like Steve, James Lee also achieved perfection by hitting his first 147 maximum break….all great achievements, well done lads!

On the down side, the final Silver Waistcoat Tour event had to be postponed due to lack of numbers, it was duly re-scheduled and numbers were just viable to run the event. This has prompted a re-think for next season regarding tournament registration. This will take place at our annual meeting due to be held in the summer, details to be published prior to the start of next season.

Taking some of the thirteen tournament events to the Academy proved an excellent move, we attracted new members to the WEBSF and it provided the opportunity for members to play at a first class venue, on professional standard tables against new players which increased the level of competition. The refurbished Plaza Snooker & Pool Club is the new home for the WEBSF Coaching School and it is also an excellent venue for tournaments. These rare facilities and the enthusiasm of the owners and staff can only be good news for everyone concerned. Hopefully we will be able to hold our tournaments at these venues again next season where we will no doubt see the standard of play continue to improve. The dress code was relaxed for the Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments, allowing polo shirts as an option. This was received with mixed feelings and the jury is still out!; on the one hand it brought in new players; on the other our image lost a little of the traditional smart, ‘professional’ look and feel. What we must not relax is the excellent standard, attitude and level of skill that our members demonstrate both on and off the table.

As was reported in July the Billiards & Snooker fraternity lost a committed and much valued member in the passing of Mike Billinge. Mike was a stalwart, giving an incredible amount of his time to our sport at personal financial costs. We appreciate the time he, and his fellow Referees give so that we as players can concentrate on our play, compete fairly and enjoy our sport. Mike understood and supported the role the WEBSF takes in the development of Billiards & Snooker in the region and kept in touch offering advice and his services when needed. R.I.P Mike Billiards & Snooker Enthusiast & Champion but most of all Friend.

MIKE BILLINGE
The West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation would like to express their deepest sympathy to Mike’s family and friends during this sad time. Giving of ones time for the benefit of others is a most precious gift, we thank you for your immeasurable contribution

PINHEY LIFTS THE BRONZE CROWN WITH ARTHUR WINING THE PLATE
Haydon Pinhey adds the WEBSF Bronze Waistcoat Open Snooker Championship title to the Silver title he won last month. Connor Arthur, wins the plate and Callum Lloyd takes the highest break prize. Go to Bronze Waistcoat Hall of Fame for a report and more details.

Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who with ELEKSAFE (UK), KC’s Snooker Coaching Centre and the WEBSF who sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Steve Brookshaw for his tireless refereeing throughout the weekend.

This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money along with as much again in sponsorship!

BRONZE WAISTCOAT OPEN YOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP 2013 – (Tournament Registration & Entry)
Information relating to the 2013 WEBSF Bronze Waistcoat Open Championship due to be held at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester on Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th July 2013.

Registration, Entry and Draw:
Registration opens on Monday 10th June 2013 20:00. The number of entrants will be limited to 32 due to the number of tables and time available therefore entry is secured on a ‘first come first served basis’, a Tournament Director will confirm your entry within 24 hours of the receipt of your entry fee and membership. Registration will close on Sunday 30th June 2013 at 8:00pm or before if the limit is reach. If you express and interest after registration closes your participation may still be considered. This will be at the Tournament Director’s discretion (Mob: 07891940995). The tournament draw will be posted on the WEBSF Web site and Face Book by midnight Friday 5th July 2013. The entry fee is £10 (Non WEBSF Members are required to pay an additional £5 2012/13 membership). Your payment options are:-

Option 1: (Preferred) Electronic Bank Transfer to the WEBSF bank account (contact Steve Canniford: 07891940995 or Wayne Branton: 07980788484) who will provide details on request, alternatively eMail (websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk) the WEBSF.

Option 2: Cash to one of the WEBSF Tournament Directors (Steve Canniford, Wayne Branton or Steve Brookshaw), each will provide a receipt on request.

Option 3: PayPal to Steve Canniford (steve.canniford@gmail.com) who will transfer this to the WEBSF bank account and provide a receipt on request. (It was hoped to use the WEBSF PayPal account but this would incur fees which would have to be taken out the final prize monies)

Option 4: Bank Cheque, made payable to WEBSF.

Commitment to play:
If, before the registration closing date, a player decides that they will not be able to fulfil their commitment to play, they must contact one of the Tournament Directors as soon as possible, so that their place can be offered to another player. If this is after the registration closing date there will NOT be a refund/credit.

Tournament play:
Play will commence at the designated start time. Where players are more than 5 minutes late for the commencement of a match he/she shall forfeit the first frame, if after waiting a further 15 minutes for them to show, the match will be forfeit. Where both players are more than 5 minutes late the match will start at 1 frame each. If both players are more than 15 minutes late both will forfeit the match. There will not be any planned breaks to take refreshment, players are to make their own judgement to accommodate this need when not required to play. The Tournament Director’s decision is final on all matters relating to the tournament.

Format for Day 1 Saturday 6th July:
Qualifying rounds will comprise 8 groups of 4 players playing best of 3 frame matches against each player in their group. Each group will play on 1 table starting at 10:00am. The top 2 players from each group will qualify for the Main tournament (16 qualifiers). The remaining 2 players from each group will qualify for the Plate tournament both to be played the following day, Sunday 7th July 2013.

Format for Day 2 Saturday 7th July:
Main tournament qualifiers will play a straight knock-out on 4 tables down to a Winner and Runner-up (best of 3 frames).
Plate tournament qualifiers will play a straight knock-out on 4 tables down to a Winner and Runner-up (best of 3 frames).

Prize Money:
Guaranteed £400 (additional sponsorship being pursued)
Dress code:
Option 1 – Waistcoat, Collared Shirt, Smart Trousers, Dark Shoes.
Option 2 – Collared Polo Shirt (Single colour), Smart Trousers, Dark Shoes. (Polo shirts can be purchased from the WEBSF and the Academy)
(Jeans, Shorts, Trainers, Sandals are strictly forbidden)

Please note that we will not run this tournament if we do not reach the limit of 32 players.
You are advised not to commit to hotel accommodation until confirmation is announced that this limit has been reached.

WEBSF Management Team

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

June 2013 News

ROGERS FINISHES STRONG BUT PINHEY TAKES THE SILVER CROWN
Michael Rogers takes the final event of this seasons Silver tour despite the lack of practice due to preparing for and taking his ‘A’ level exams. Rogers’ called on timely safety play to create the chances he needed to carve out and protect modest breaks. Jake Stewart, who has been out of the region in his first year at university, returned to WEBSF tournament play to meet Rogers in the final.However, the title of WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Tour Champion goes to a well deserved Haydon Pinhey as does the overall highest break prize. Go to Silver Waistcoat Hall of Fame for a report and more details.

Thanks to all at the The Plaza Snooker & Pool Club, Plymouth who made everyone welcome and sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referees Nick Harry and Steve Brookshaw for their excellent refereeing throughout the day.

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

SEATON LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS
Wonderers are champions for the 10th successive time after one of the toughest seasons yet that had to be decided by a play-off. For full details and the seasons statistics click here.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

March 2013 News

BRANTON WINS
A trip to the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester. saw Dale Branton, from Plymouth start slowly only to improve as the day progressed to beat Paul Standen from Braunton in the final to take event 4 of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour. Once again Standen was in excellent form posting the best break of the day a fine 104 clearance to take the break prize. Click here for more details of this event and the Gold Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to all at the SWSA, Gloucester who made everyone welcome and provided sponsorship for the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry for his exceptional show of stamina to officiate for over 13 hours on the day!

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

CHRIS COUMBE IS HOPING FOR A LOVELY DAY TRIP TO BANGOR
Well done Chris Coumbe from Plymouth who is off to Bangor, Northern Ireland next weekend to play for the England Under 19’s in the EABA Kingsman Cup. Chris will provide us with an article of his experience on his return. We wish him well.

Unfortunately due to bad weather on the day Chris was due to fly to Ireland his flight was cancelled.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 17
WMC storm into second place aided by a massive six bonus points. For all the latest news from Seaton Snooker League click here.

WEBSF GOLD WAISTCOAT TOUR EVENT 4 – SOUTHWEST SNOOKER ACADEMY
Herewith the revised details for the next Gold Waistcoat Event at the South West Snooker Academy on the 23rd March 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 13th March 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

OVERSEAS STARS SHINE AT THE ACADEMY
Nathanael Beckrich beat fellow South West Snooker Academy overseas visitor Alex Ursenbacher in Silver Waistcoat event four at the Academy. Haydon Pinhey still heads up the overall rankings with just two more events remaining. Click here for a report and more details.

Thanks to all at the SWSA, Gloucester who made everyone welcome and sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referees Nick Harry and Steve Brookshaw for their excellent refereeing throughout the day.

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 16
All the latest news from Seaton Snooker League. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

WEBSF SILVER WAISTCOAT TOUR EVENT 4 – SOUTHWEST SNOOKER ACADEMY
Herewith the details for the next Silver Waistcoat Event at the South West Snooker Academy on the 9th March 2013. The details are as follows:-

The group stage format currently stands at 3 groups of 5 and 1 group of 4 players playing the best of 3 frames against each player in the group.
The knock-out stage format will be determined by the number of qualifiers from the group stage and 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 Silver Waistcoat Tour, Tournament Structure & Rules.

The limit for this tournament event has not been reached therefore places maybe available on the day at the Tournament Director’s discretion. If you wish to register an interest for his tournament and/or future WEBSF tournaments contact the WEBSF by one of the following means:-

Mob: Steve Canniford 07891949995, Wayne Branton 07980788484
eMail: websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk

WEBSF Management Team

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

February 2013 News

SILVER WAISTCOAT EVENT 4 – Tournament Registration & Entry
To be considered for the next WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Tournament due to be held at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester on the 9th March 2013.

Registration, Entry and Draw – Registration opens on Monday 23rd February 2013. The number of entrants will be limited due to the number of tables and time available therefore entry is secured on a ‘first come first served basis’, a Tournament Director will confirm your entry within 24 hours of the receipt of your entry fee. Registration will close on Sunday 3rd March 2013 at 8:00pm or before if the limit is reach. If you express and interest after registration closes your participation may still be considered. This will be at the Tournament Director’s discretion. The tournament draw will be posted on the WEBSF Web site and Face Book by midnight Monday 4th March 2013. Your registration and entry fee, £15 plus membership (potential new members – please enquire before payment is made), must be received by the registration closing date. Your payment options are:-

Option 1: (Preferred) Electronic Bank Transfer to the WEBSF bank account (contact Steve Canniford or Wayne Branton who will provide details on request, alternatively eMail (websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk) the WEBSF.

Option 2: Cash to one of the WEBSF Tournament Directors (Steve Canniford or Wayne Branton), who will provide a receipt on request.

Option 3: PayPal to Steve Canniford (steve.canniford@gmail.com) who will transfer this to the WEBSF bank account and provide a receipt on request. (It was hoped to use the WEBSF PayPal account but this would incur fees which would have to be taken out the final prize monies)

Option 4: Bank Cheque, made payable to WEBSF.

Commitment to play – If, before the registration closing date, a player decides that they will not be able to fulfil their commitment to play, they must contact one of the Tournament Directors as soon as possible, so that their place can be offered to another player. If this is after the registration closing date the WEBSF Management Team will decide on what course of action will be taken and whether the player will receive a refund/credit.

Tournament play – Play will commence at the designated start time of 9:30am and is planned to finish before 8:00pm at the latest. Where players are more than 5 minutes late for the commencement of a match he/she shall forfeit the first frame, if after waiting a further 15 minutes for them to show, the match will be forfeit. Where both players are more than 5 minutes late the match will start at 1 frame each. If both players are more than 15 minutes late both will forfeit the match. There will not be any planned breaks to take refreshment, players are to make their own judgement to accommodate this need when not required to play. The Tournament Director’s decision is final on all matters relating to the tournament.

Dress code:
Option 1 – Waistcoat, Collared Shirt, Smart Trousers, Dark Shoes.
Option 2 – Collared Polo Shirt (Single colour), Smart Trousers, Dark Shoes. (Polo shirts can be purchased from the WEBSF and the Academy)
(Jeans, Trainers, Sandals are strictly forbidden)

WEBSF Management Team

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 14 & 15
All the latest news from Seaton Snooker League. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

WEBSF ACHIEVERS
Three WEBSF Member’s achievements have been rewarded with financial assistance. Steve Brookshaw, Haydon Pinhey & Chris Coumbe were presented with cheques by EASB Nick Harry at the South West Snooker Academy before the latest Gold Waistcoat tour event took place. Click here to read more.

NECK MAKES A MOVE ON GOLD
The South West Snooker Academy, at Gloucester has become a ‘Honey Pot’ attracting players eager for a taste of what it’s like to play snooker under world class conditions. One of the WEBSF main aims is to facilitate opportunities for its members to realise their dreams and aspirations. One such aspiration was realised this past weekend when the WEBSF took the Gold Waistcoat Tour to the Academy. Fast running cloths, responsive cushions and tight pocket openings prove unforgiving of a less than perfect technique and lapses in concentration. With a full days snooker ahead of them mental stamina would also play an important part in whittling the field down to two players to compete in the final. Andy Neck, from Newton Abbot and Paul Standen from Braunton proved worthy of the challenge and met in the final. Click here for the outcome and more details on the Gold Waistcoat Tour.

Thanks to all at the SWSA, Gloucester who made everyone welcome and provided sponsorship for the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry for his exceptional show of stamina to officiate for over 13 hours on the day!

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

FORMER WORLD BILLIARDS CHAMPION COMES TO THE WESTCOUNTRY
Peter Gilchrist will be at St Rumons Club, Redruth and Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth on 5th and 6th March 2013 respectively. Click here for a report and more details.

WEBSF GOLD WAISTCOAT TOUR EVENT 3 – SOUTHWEST SNOOKER ACADEMY
Herewith the details for the next Gold Waistcoat Event at the South West Snooker Academy on the 9th February 2013. The details are as follows:-

The group stage format will be 4 groups of 7 players playing the best of 3 frames against each player in the group to determine qualifiers for the knock-out stage.
The knock-out stage format will be determined by the number of qualifiers from the group stage and 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

Even though the limit for this tournament event has been reached, a reserve list of players wanting to play is being compiled and will be referred to in the event of places becoming available. If you wish to register an interest for this tournament and/or future WEBSF tournaments contact the WEBSF by one of the following means:-

Mob: Steve Canniford 07891949995, Wayne Branton 07980788484
eMail: websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk

WEBSF Management Team

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 13
Ben Pike falls two short of his first league century. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

January 2013 News

PINHEY WINS THREE IN A ROW
Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth made it three in a row in taking Silver Waistcoat event three. Pinhey beat one of Cornwall’s promising youngsters Brett Broad in the final. Click here for a report and more details.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 12
Workies defy the weather but IZZA go top! Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

SEARCH FOR SNOOKER PRODIGIES
An exciting new Billiards & Snooker initiative is evolving in Cornwall that will provide an opportunity for youngsters to try their hand at playing Billiards & Snooker, free of charge! Cornwall Amateur Billiards & Snooker Association are going to host three roadshows at strategic locations around the County during February & March. At each venue there will be WEBSF accredited Coaches on hand to provide guidance, tuition & expert advice on all aspects of cue sports. Everyone is welcome to come along and see what fun can be had on a full size table. Click here to find out more and register your interest. If you are unable to make these dates still contact the organisers and the will try and accommodate you.

For those that live outside of Cornwall who are interested in learning Billiards & Snooker, there is a WEBSF Billiards & Snooker Coaching School which takes place most Saturdays in Plymouth. Contact the WEBSF by phone: Wayne on 07980788484 or Steve on 07891940995 or you can email websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk. The WEBSF also has contacts elsewhere in the country and will be pleased to help you seek out facilities in your area.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 11
A legend returns to play in his 50th year and Wonderers go top. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 10
Tactical placement reaps rewards for Captain Keech. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

IMPORTANT MEMBER ANNOUNCEMENT
Following on from the recent ‘Important Member Announcement’ the following changes to the WEBSF Waistcoat Tour events are now in place:-

To be considered for a WEBSF Tournament your registration and entry fee must be received by the registration closing date, one week prior to the tournament date. Your payment options are:-

Cheque made payable to WEBSF
Cash or PayPal to Steve Canniford or Wayne Branton who will provide a receipt on request. (It was hoped to use the WEBSF PayPal account but this would incur fees which would have to be taken out the final prize monies)
Electronic Bank Transfer to the WEBSF bank account (Steve Canniford or Wayne Branton will provide details on request).

The Tournament Director will confirm your entry on or before the tournament draw is posted on WEBSF Face Book 5 days prior to tournament start date.

Commitment to play – If, before the registration closing date, a player decides that they will not be able to fulfil their commitment to play they must contact the Tournament Director as soon as possible so that their place can be offered to another. If this is after the registration closing date the WEBSF Management Team will decide on what course of action will be taken and whether the player will receive a refund/credit.

Tournament play will commence at the designated start time. Where players are more than 5 minutes late for the commencement of a match he/she shall forfeit the first frame, if after waiting a further 15 minutes the match will be forfeit. Where both players are more than 5 minutes late the match will start at 1 frame each. If both players are more than 15 minutes late both will forfeit the match. There will not be any planned breaks to take refreshment, players are to make their own judgement and accommodate this need when not required to play. The Tournament Directors decision is final on all matters relating to the tournament(s).

WEBSF Management Team

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2012 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 7
Eddie Bonetta rolls back the years, but Honiton WMC are king of the bonus points to retain top spot in the league. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

ADVANTAGE PINHEY
Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth took full advantage of the poor turnout in the second Silver Waistcoat event of the seasons. Pinhey beat North Devon potter Mitch Wood. Click here for a report and more details.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 6
Wanderers reel in Chard Casuals as the top teams bunch up at the top of the league. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 5
Chard Casuals take full advantage to put pressure on the following pack. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

PROFESSIONAL SNOOKER EXHIBITION IN CORNWALL
Come and enjoy an evening of snooker with, the ‘Jester’ from Leicester, Mark Selby and two times World Champion Mark Williams. The clash of the giants will take place on Saturday 10th November 2012 at The Keay Theatre, St Austell, Cornwall.

Both Marks’ will play 11 frames of snooker against each other with a 12th frame being auctioned to the highest bidder in the audience. The lucky winner will have the opportunity to choose which Mark to play. At the end of the evening everyone will have the chance to meet the players for photo’s and autographs. For more information visit the SnookerPlus website

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

October 2012 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 4
Chard Casuals edge it at the top in week 4 of the Seaton League. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

NEXT GOLD & SILVER WAISTCOAT EVENTS
For the next dates of the Gold and Silver events go to WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION above. We will probably be at Rileys Plymouth which will be confirmed later.

GOLD STANDARD SNOOKER
Sam Baird from Halberton came through a quality field that saw no less than nine tons to take the first Gold Waistcoat event of this seasons tour . Baird beat Darren Bond, another quality player from Mid Devon. Click here for results and more details on the Gold Waistcoat Tour.

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

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

PINHEY UNSTOPPABLE
Haydon Pinhey from Plymouth came out on top in the first Silver Waistcoat event of this seasons tour . Pinhey beat Jay Bullen 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 all at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth who sponsored the event.

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 2
Early bonus points are having the desired levelling effect in the opening matches of the Seaton League. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.

NEXT GOLD WAISTCOAT AT RILEYS PLYMOUH
The first WEBSF Gold Waistcoat event of the season takes place this Saturday 6th October at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth.

SAM BAIRD EXHIBITION
Report and results of Sam Baird exhibition promoted by Sidmouth War Memorial Club. For more information click here.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS – WEEK 1
Opening matches from the Seaton League. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.