Michael Rogers wins final tour event 6 and Eddie Manning wins the overall tour title
The event was hosted and sponsored by Galaxy Centre, Torquay. For report and details go to Gold Waistcoat Home Page and select the Gold Waistcoat 2016/17 link.
If you are in the top 16 an invite to the Gold Waistcoat Masters on the 17th June 2017 will be coming your way soon.
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.
BACK-TO-BACK GOLDEN WINS FOR NECK
Andy Neck has plenty to smile about as he is the first player to have won back-to-back Gold Waistcoat Championship titles. He is pictured here with the overall runner-up Steve Brookshaw. Both players have shown commitment and excellent consistency this season and are worthy of their ranking above some of the best players in the region. Click here for more details.
Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who, as is the norm, made everyone welcome and sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry for his excellent refereeing throughout the day.
This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!
ROGERS ON A ROLL AS NECK TAKES TITLE
Michael Rogers is starting to realise his potential and proof of this was evident at the weekend when he won his first Gold Waistcoat event. Event 6, the last event of the 2013/14 season, he beat the newly crowned Gold Waistcoat Champion Andy Neck in the final to make it back-to-back tournament wins. Click here for a report and more details.
Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester who, as is the norm, made everyone welcome and sponsored the event. A special mention for EASB Referee Nick Harry for his excellent refereeing throughout the day.
This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!
More details about this tournament and others can be found via the WHAT’S ON IN THE REGION link at the top of this page.
ALEX URSENBACHER – SNOOKER PROFESSIONAL
Congratulations to Alex Ursenbacher who has qualified from ‘Q’ School to join the Main Tour as a Professional. All at the WESBF wish him well hope to see him again in the future at the South West Snooker Academy. Go to Pro Snooker Blog for more details.
CRUCIBLE EXPERIENCE RUBS OFF ON ROGERS
Michael Rogers paid a visit to the Crucible, Sheffield recently to watch snookers best in the World Championships. This seems to have paid dividends resulting in a victory over North Devon potter Mitch Wood in the penultimate Silver Waistcoat event of the season. As for the overall title, Haydon Pinhey only has to turn up at the final event to claim the overall title. Click here for a report and more details.
Thanks to all at the South West Snooker Academy, 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!
GOLD WAISTCOAT EVENT 6 – (Tournament Registration & Entry)
To be considered for the next WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Tournament due to be held at the South West Snooker Academy, Gloucester on the 18th May 2013.
Registration, Entry and Draw – Registration opens on Tuesday 7th May 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 Thursday 16th May 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 Thursday 16th May 2013. Your registration and entry fee, £20 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: 07891940995, Wayne Branton: 07980788484 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 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 9:00pm 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
SILVER WAISTCOAT EVENT 5 – (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 11th May 2013.
Registration, Entry and Draw – Registration opens on Saturday 4th May 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 Thursday 9th May 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 Thursday 9th May 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: 07891940995, Wayne Branton: 07980788484 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 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 9:00pm 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 21
The league championship is still undecided after all the league fixtures have been played and the final result of the George Trevett Mini League can be found here.
RAY CURTIS – WORLD SNOOKER COACH
Ray has been involved in snooker for over 30 years. He has managed several snooker clubs and until recently owned a snooker club which was accredited by world snooker. As a player he played for Gloucester County and has been coaching for over 20 years. If your looking for professional coaching, look no further. Click here to find out more.
BROOKSHAW – MAXIMUM MAN
Steve Brookshaw from Plymouth at the age of 45 years and 23 days could be forgiven for thinking that his days of achieving one of Snookers significant targets was slipping away from him. Having surpassed the 200 break mark at English Billiards some years back is proof that he is indeed a master of concentration and touch, for these are skills one must acquire to make a break of this size at the grandfather of cue sports. However, the 147 Maximum break at Snooker requires precision, nerve and fearlessness, tinged with just a little good fortune. Today, on the 29th December 2011, Brookshaw realised the dream by completing a 147 break at Snooker. He is now, without doubt, a ‘Master Cueman’. Well done Steve.
SEATON LEAGUE LATEST RESULTS
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.
ROGERS WINS SILVER EVENT 3
Michael Rogers from Taunton, Somerset made it three different Silver Waistcoat winners in three events so far this season. Click here for results and more details on the Waistcoat Tour.
Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Exeter who sponsored the event.
This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!
TOURNAMENT VENUE CHANGES
Important information regarding change of venue for the remaining Gold & Silver Waistcoat tournaments. Click here to see the latest calendar. You can also keep posted by visiting the WEBSF Facebook.
LEGASSICK WINS EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
Dan Legassick won the English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 4 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Runner-up was previous winner Chris Coumbe.
WALTERS CLASS SHOWS THROUGH
Lee Walters from Plymouth has won the second Gold Waistcoat event of the season against yet another class field. Click here for more results.
Thanks to Rileys Snooker Club, Torquay who sponsored the event.
This time 96% of the entry fees went as prize money!
SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAWS AND LATEST RESULT
Latest Seaton League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.
WEBSF PRIZE MONEY
Prize money given out at WEBSF Gold, Silver & Bronze tournaments has surpassed the £20,000 mark. This total does not include regular Handicapped competitions and one-off specials that the WEBSF run from time to time.
SEATON LEAGUE MINI LEAGUE LATEST
Latest Seaton League – Mini League results now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.
EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 4 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth takes place on the 3rd December 2011.
ROGERS RECEIVES REWARD
As has become customary Michael Rogers from Taunton, Somerset was presented with a donation by the WEBSF. This is in recognition for being selected to play in the recent Home Internationals. The money will help with travelling and overnight accommodation expenses. This link shows a photo of WEBSF Head of Coaching, Steve Canniford presenting the cheque to Michael, with fellow Silver Waistcoat players looking on.
STEWART CLEARS UP
Jake Stewart from Truro, Cornwall was dominant in event 2 of the Silver Waistcoat tour. Stewart beat Steve Slade from Paignton 2-1 in the final. Click here for results and more details on the Silver Waistcoat Tour.
Thanks to Chesh and all at Rileys Snooker Club, Torquay who sponsored the event.
This time 94% of the entry fees went as prize money!
HALLING WINS OPEN AT RILEYS
North Devon snooker player Lee Halling came out on top with a 2-1 win over Andy Symons-Rowe from Tavistock. For a full report click here.
The next WEBSF Open Handicapped Tournament is on December 17th at Riley’s, Plymouth. The format will be a DOUBLE ELIMINATION, best of seven frames, which gives players two chances to win the tournament. As well as the guaranteed £200 prize money, there is also a Xmas hamper for the winner. Entry is £5 and registration via WEBSF Facebook page in advance, or by 9.30 on the day at venue. Play to start at 9.45.
POETRY
To witness Ronnie making a quick fire century is ‘Poetry in Motion’. Click here to read some written poetry I have come across on my Billiards & Snooker travels.
SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAWS AND LATEST RESULT
Latest Seaton League results and Cup Draws now in. Click here to get to the Seaton League Home Page.
FIREWORK SPECIAL AT RILEYS OPEN HANDICAPPED SNOOKER TOURNAMENT
Big handicapped snooker tournament at Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth on Saturday 5th November 2011. Guaranteed prize pot of £200.00 for an entry fee of just £5.00. Register by 10:30am. Click here for more details.
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.
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!
EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
The English Amateur Billiards Association are to bring Junior Billiards to Plymouth. Event three in a series of tournaments that are played all around the country is being hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Tournament date is the 8th January 2011. Entry fee is just £4.
METALLIC MOTORS SPONSORS BRETT
Brett Broad pictured with new sponsor, Kevin Stevens; Proprietor of METALLIC MOTORS, REDRUTH. Brett who plays league snooker for St.Rumons Social Club, Redruth is also a member of the West of England Billiards and Snooker Foundation. Brett travels to Plymouth on a regular basis to play in the WEBSF Silver Waistcoat U21 competitions.
Brett would like, through this website, to thank Kevin for his generosity and sponsorship for the Silver Waistcoat.
ROGERS WINS SILVER
Michael Rogers emerged as winner of the second Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season. Click here for more details on the Silver Waistcoat and click here to see the Plymouth Bronze rankings.
Thanks to The Plaza Snooker Club, Plymouth and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.
This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!
WONDERERS MAINTAIN MINI LEAGUE LEAD
Honiton Wonderers maintain lead at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.
FEDS NUDGE WONDERERS OFF TOP SPOT
Colyton Feds, nudged Wonderers off the top spot. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.
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.
SAM BAIRD EXHIBITION – CHARD CONSERVATIVE CLUB
Seaton Snooker League in association with Lyme Bay Auctions Ltd have arranged for local snooker professional Sam Baird from Halberton to play an exhibition of snooker at Chard Conservative Club on the 9th February 2010.
REFEREEING TIPS
Thanks to Seaton Snooker League Referee Greg Jones for sending in these Refereeing Tips. Anyone else wishing to contribute to this web site to contact the WEBSF.
SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 16 RESULTS
Club mates Honiton WMC draw level on points with Wonderers at the top of the league. With several matches still outstanding due to the bad weather, the true picture will not be revealed for a few weeks. Teams are urged to catch up as soon as possible. Click here for league results and the latest Cup Draw information.
BULLEN STRUGGLES TO A WIN IN EVENT 2 OF THE EXETER BRONZE
Jay Bullen beat Michael Rogers to win event two of the Exeter Bronze Waistcoat tournament after an indifferent performance in the group stage. Click here for more details.
Thanks to GWRSA Social Club, Exeter and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.
This time 100% of the entry fees went as prize money!
BOND WINS GOLD AGAIN
Players from around the region braved to icy conditions and travelled to Plymouth to compete in event 4 of this prestigious tournament. Darren Bond, took the top prize for the second time this season to put himself in the hunt for the overall title of WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion. Greg Batten, fresh from qualifying for the English Amateur finals, posted the best break of the day a superb 141 total clearance. Click here for more results, full report due in soon.
Thanks to The Plaza Snooker Club, Plymouth and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.
This time 96% of the entry fees went as prize money!
SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAW UPDATE
Click here for latest draw information including Bruce Miller and Barnard Cup draws.
BATTEN CONJURS A WIN
Greg Batten a master of card tricks and slight of hand took on the best amateurs in the Southern Region to win a place in the last 32 of the English Amateur Championship. In Battens first match he was pitched against Ben Harrision, who is ranked in the top five of the Pro Ticket order of merit. Despite a 100 break in the first frame from Harrision Batten battled through 4-2 with a couple of frame winning breaks of his own. In the next round Batten met Matt Williams who is also rank highly in the Pro Ticket order of merit. Batten in full flow by now made light work in winning 4-1 with another three frame winning breaks. In the final match Batten played home player Grant Cole who plays out of Rileys, Plymouth where the event took place. Cole started the match in fine form wining three of the first five frames with breaks of 60 and 70 plus to lead 3-2. Batten dug deep into his reserves of matchplay experience to counter this onslaught from the young star to take the final three frames to win 4-3 on the final black ball. The WEBSF management Team wish Greg all the best in the finals which take place later this year in May.
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