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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.

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December 2011 News

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.

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November 2011 News

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.

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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

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September 2011 News

JIM CURTAIN CLASSIC – OPEN HANDICAP SNOOKER TOURNAMENT
28 players dusted off their cues after the summer break and went along to Rileys, Plymouth to compete in the Jim Curtain Classic, a handicapped open tournament. After 84 best of three matches Andy Symons-Rowe came out on top beating Darren Bond 2-1 in a closely contested final. Rileys guaranteed £200 in prize money and everyone had plenty of match practice to start the season. Best break of the day came from Dale Branton, a fine 82. Click here for the results.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
The Feds start their campaign and Honiton WMC start collecting bonus points. Click here for the latest results.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers continue where they left off last season at the top but can the newly named Steelers ‘steel the show’ this season. Click here for the latest results.

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The 7th WEBSF Annual Meeting is due to take place at Rileys, Plymouth Saturday 17th September 2010 at 09:30. Feel free to come along and participate. Soon after, this seasons tournaments will be publish here on this website.

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

June 2011 News

CHARLIE GAY – LIFE TIME AWARD
Well known and respected Cornishman Charlie Gay (right) being presented with a life time achievement award by the Chairman of The Mining Division Snooker & Billiard League Mr Willie Polllard (left) at the Annual Presentation of Awards which featured an Exhibition by Snooker Professional, World no 21 Martin Gould. Below are some achievements mentioned the Chairmans speech:-

Over 60 years of competing in the Mining Division League and at County and National levels.
The first century break in the Mining Division League (112)
7 County Individual Snooker titles appearing in 10 finals
8 times League Champion
One of only 3 players to win the County Billiards & Snooker double (1977)
13 County Billiards Champion titles
Highest County Billiards break (201)
6 times winner of the Carah Roberts Billiards Cup
Twice runner-up in the over 50’s National Billiards Championships (2005 & 2006)
Member of the 3 a side Inter County Billiards Championships (2010/11)

Report by Paul Broad

SEATON LEAGUE FINAL RESULTS
Final results of the Seaton Snooker League 2010/11. Click here for end of season results.

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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.

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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

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February 2011 News

GRINSTED WINS SILVER
Mitchell Grinsted from Plymouth makes it four different winners of this seasons Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament. Grinsted beat Haydon Pinhey also from Plymouth 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!

CORNWALL WIN AFTER 100 YEARS
Cornwall A defeated pre-event favourites Cleveland in the final of this years event which was hosted by Nuneaton’s Attack Snooker Centre, to become National Inter County Team Champions – a title Cornwall last won in 1908. Cleveland had won this event an outstanding 8 times in the last 12 years, with this years team of Billy Bousfield, Darren Kell and Mark Hatton winning the event themselves no less than 4 times in the past 6 years. However the Cornish team of Charlie Gay (St Day), Chris Mitchell (Dobwalls) and David White (Bude Social Club) were victorious despite Cleveland’s Mark Hatton recording his 3rd century of the day, a fine 138, during his loss to Chris Mitchell. Cornwall’s B team of Geoff Lingard (Camelford) Derek White (Menheniot) and Steve Downing (Clinton Social Club Redruth) also had a good day after losing two games to one in the preliminary round of the main event against Norfolk A but went on to get to the plate final losing out to Yorkshire A.

Report taken from Cornwall Billiards & Snooker Association Newsletter, produced by Mr Derek Brooks Secretary C.B.S.A.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers player their super sub ‘Fish Pike’ and pick up a couple of extra bonus points to extend their lead at the top. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers sprint for the line. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON MINI LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers remain at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE – WONDERERS OMINOUS
Wonderers open an ominous lead at the expense of Colyton Feds. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

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January 2011 News

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

SEATON LEAGUE 3 REDS
Seaton League players, if you fancy a night of surprise results and a laugh at the expense of the ‘better’ players in the league.

CUE COLLECTORS CORNER
Like old cues? Check out some new links on our links page – Memorabilia Corner. Click here for to go there.

CHARD CONS & PROS CLOSE GAP
Chard Cons & Pros take advantage to close the gap on Coliton Feds and Wonderers. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

BAIRD AT THE ACADEMY
Sam Baird reached the semi final of the inaugural South West Snooker Academy Q School Preparation Series.

SEATON MINI LEAGUE RESULTS
Wonderers extend their lead at the top of the Mini League. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

STEWART WINS SILVER
Jake Stewart becomes the third winner of a Combined Silver & Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat tournament this season. Stewart beat Adam Lewin from Plymouth 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!

SEATON LEAGUE SEE-SAW
The see-saw between Colyton Feds and Honiton Wonderers continues as they swap positions yet again. Feds move 1 point in front to lead after 12 matches. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

LEGASSICK WINS EABA JUNIOR BILLIARDS TOURNAMENT
Dan Legassick won the English Amateur Billiards Association Junior Billiards Event 3 hosted by the WEBSF and Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth. Click here for more details

WONDERERS NEW YEAR LEADERS
Posted: 10th January 2011
Honiton Wonderers have the points ‘in the bag’ and retain the lead. However, other teams can catch up depending on back match results. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

GOLD & SILVER WAISTCOAT SCHEDULES
The remaining dates for WEBSF Gold and Silver Waistcoat events for the season have been penciled in. If any of the dates clash with other tournaments you have committed too or want to play in, it is important that you contact the WEBSF by email: websf_uk@yahoo.co.uk or any of the WEBSF Management Team.