Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2011 News

MARK THE AMBASSADOR
WEBSF member Mark Green could not play in the WEBSF tournaments this season due to pursuing his education at Cardiff University. However, once a snooker player always a snooker player and Mark has excelled in the British Universities and Colleges Sport championships. These were held in Leeds last month and the good news is that Mark is the British Universities and Colleges Sport individual snooker champion 2011. Furthermore, the Cardiff team won the team competition. It is the first time that someone from Cardiff has won the individual title. So Mark has two gold medals. To add to this Mark reached the semi finals of the EASB Under 19s championships. This is a significant achievement considering the situation that Mark is having to fit in snooker practice around university studies. The Sports Bursary that he was awarded has proved very useful and the Director of Cardiff Sport is very impressed with how Mark has represented the University. To top this Mark was voted on as President of the University Snooker Club for next year. Well done Mark! Click here for more information.

DAVID CAUSIER BILLIARDS EXHIBITION
David Causier, the British Open billiards champion and 3-time former UK champion, produced a superb display of English Billiards in a Plymouth exhibition on Wednesday April 20. Causier’s first opponent was local player Chris Corry, however, it wasn’t until his encounter with experienced player Derek Walker that the former world number three started to reach top form with terrific breaks of 185 and 163, plus another fine century against England international Chris Coumbe. The final local opponent was WEBSF Gold Waistcoat player Steve Brookshaw, one of Devon’s finest and himself capable of 200 breaks. Against Brookshaw, Causier compiled the highest break, a fantastic 311. Causier, a finalist in the 2004 World Professional Championship, knocked in further breaks with ease during the evening, including a 209, 180, 136, 117, 72, 65 and 64 to round-off an outstanding performance by one of the World’s finest professional players. The event was organised by the Plymouth Billiards League and was held at the Belgrave Club. Thanks also to Plymouth referees Steve Brookshaw and Chris Coumbe, who refereed on the night.

Report by Chris Coumbe

COUMBE WINS EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
Chris Coumbe won the English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 4 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Runner-up was previous winner Dan Legassick.

TUNNEY WINS GOLD
Alan Tunney from the Torbay league was not phased by a magnificent 132 clearance from Sam Baird in the final of the latest Gold Waistcoat event. Full details now in.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers are champions for the eigth year in succession with Colyton Excons finishing runners-up. This was repeated in the Mini League final with Wonderers winning the first three frames in the final. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers on 99 points are all but there and unlikely to be caught. However, it is really hotting up for the runners-up spot. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2010 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers re-establish themselves at the top….just! Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WESTCOUNTRY OPEN BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The Derek Walker Christmas Classic Open Billiards Tournament is due to take place on the 19th December 2010 at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth. Registration by 10:30am – Tournament to commence at 11:00am. The format will be Round Robin Groups leading to a Knock-out stage for qualifiers (dependent on entries). Entry fee is £10.

Contact: Alan Lovegrove (01392 215328) or Geoff Setter (01626 872324) or Belgrave Club (01752 662423) for more information

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Posted: 24th November 2010
No change at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

BAIRD WINS GOLD
Players from around the region travelled to Plymouth to compete in the first Gold Waistcoat event of the season. Sam Baird took the top prize with Steve Brookshaw coming runner-up. Andy Neck gave onlookers a vintage display of break building posting a magnificent 138 total clearance to take the highest break prize. Click here for more results.

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

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

BURSARY FOR MARK
Mark Green gets university bursary in recognition for his hard work and dedication. Click here for more details.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Feds rake in the bonus points surge ahead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WEBSF 2010/11 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR UPDATE
The next two dates for the Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments are now published. In order for the Management Team to program the rest of the tournaments please contact the team with non WEBSF tournaments that you intend to enter.

The WEBSF are pleased to announce that Rileys, Torquay have agreed to hold a Gold Waistcoat Tour event.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers head the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2010 News

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers re-establish themselves at the top….just! Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WESTCOUNTRY OPEN BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The Derek Walker Christmas Classic Open Billiards Tournament is due to take place on the 19th December 2010 at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth. Registration by 10:30am – Tournament to commence at 11:00am. The format will be Round Robin Groups leading to a Knock-out stage for qualifiers (dependent on entries). Entry fee is £10.

Contact: Alan Lovegrove (01392 215328) or Geoff Setter (01626 872324) or Belgrave Club (01752 662423) for more information

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
No change at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

BAIRD WINS GOLD
Players from around the region travelled to Plymouth to compete in the first Gold Waistcoat event of the season. Sam Baird took the top prize with Steve Brookshaw coming runner-up. Andy Neck gave onlookers a vintage display of break building posting a magnificent 138 total clearance to take the highest break prize. Click here for more results.

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

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

More details about tournaments etc. can be found via the WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION link at the top of this page.

BURSARY FOR MARK
Mark Green gets university bursary in recognition for his hard work and dedication. Click here for more details.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Feds rake in the bonus points surge ahead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

WEBSF 2010/11 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR UPDATE
The next two dates for the Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments are now published. In order for the Management Team to program the rest of the tournaments please contact the team with non WEBSF tournaments that you intend to enter.

The WEBSF are pleased to announce that Rileys, Torquay have agreed to hold a Gold Waistcoat Tour event.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers head the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

April 2010 News

AIDEN JOHNS WINS FALMOUTH BRONZE
Aiden Johns battled all season against Cameron Wilson, Carl Mitchell, Connor Williams and Locryn Van Der in a close fought Falmouth Bronze Waistcoat tour. After a couple of final rounds it was Johns (4220 pts) that topped the rankings. The best break of the tour went to George Leakey a fine 43. The players have benefited from a week of coaching organised by Bells Court Snooker Club, Falmouth. This will put them in good fettle to take on other under 16’s in the regional finals on Saturday 29th May at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth.

To be eligible to play in the Bronze Waistcoat next season you must be under 16 on the 31st December 2010.

MINING LEAGUE BRING PROFESSIONAL SNOOKER TO CORNWALL
The Mining Division Snooker League Presentation Evening took place last Saturday 8th May. Professionals Judd Trump and guest Professional, Sam Baird exhibited their skills in an exhibition of snooker. Details to follow soon.

WEBSF TRIO LEAD THE WAY
Mark Green recently won the fifth Regional Junior Tour, beating Michael Rogers in the final. Mark also made the highest break of the event (79). This secured Mark as overall tour Champion and Michael tour Runner-up, both are now promoted to the Premier Tour. Youngest of the trio Haydon Pinhey finished in 3rd place and qualifies for the Play-offs. Mark has been in all 5 finals and had the highest break in 4 of the competitions. So far his 106 clearance is the highest break in all 5 regions. Mark now has a small matter of his A levels which if he applies the same level of determination will surely achieve the results he has set for himself. The WEBSF wish him along with Michael and Haydon the very best for the future.

SEATON LEAGUE FINAL WEEK RESULTS
Wonderers win 7th title in 7 seasons. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

November 2009 News

NECK’S COMEBACK
Andy Neck, once a force to be reckoned with in regard to top class snooker in the region, demonstrated that he can still mix it with the best by winning event three of the WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tour. Neck beat Grant Cole 2-1 in the final. Darren Bond was missing at this event and as a result drops to fifth place in the rankings leaving Mitchell Grinsted at the top with Dale Branton and Grant Cole fighting for third spot. Click here for more results.

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

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

LEGASSICK TURNS THE TABLES
Dan Legassick turned the tables in beating Haydon Pinhey to win event three of the WESBF Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. Go to Bronze Waistcoat for more details.

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

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

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 9 RESULTS & CUP DRAWS
Wonderers back on top. Click here for league results and here for Cup Draw information.

DEVON WINS ANNUAL CHALLENGE
Devon win the annual challenge match with Cornwall by 17-13. Results.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 8
Only 1 point separates top 4 teams. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

BOND POWERS INTO TOP SPOT
Darren Bond demonstrated how dangerous an opponent he can be in stealing the final frame with a superb 61 clearance when facing a 58 point deficit to win the second WESBF Gold Waistcoat tournament of the season. This win takes Bond into top spot in the overall rankings with other ‘young guns’ Mitchell Grinsted, Dale Branton, & Grant Cole in hot pursuit. Click here for more results.

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

This time 93% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 7
Colyton Feds are joined by Honiton Wonderers at the top. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

SAM BAIRD EXIBITION AND 24 HOUR MARATHON SURPRISE
Sam Baird entertained a small but caring set of spectators at Rileys, Plymouth last Friday evening. He could never have imagined the surprise he was to get when presented with a cheque for over £1000 by a small group of determined WEBSF members to ease his journey up the professional ranks. Click here for more details about the exhibition and here for more details about the 24 hour marathon.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP RESULTS – WEEK 6
Colyton Feds Hold on to top spot. Click here and go to Results & Reports for more information.

STEWART WINS EVENT 2 OF SILVER WAISTCOAT
Jake Stewart has won the second WESBF Silver Waistcoat tournament of the season. Go to Silver Waistcoat for more details.

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

This time 86% of the entry fees went as prize money!

AMBASSADOR OF SPORT
Mark Green is rewarded by his school for his hard work and dedication. Click here for more details.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

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!