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December 2010 News

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.

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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

October 2010 News

LEGASSICK ‘PUNCHES’ ABOVE HIS WEIGHT
Dan Legassick beat allcomers in the first 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 Rileys Snooker Club, Plymouth and Baulkline Snooker who sponsored the event.

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

SEATON LEAGUE RESULTS
Feds move into top spot. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

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September 2010 News

BAIRD AND BOND PRO TICKET SUCCESS
Sam Baird made a great start in his bid to challenge for a return to the Professional ranks by winning the first event in the EASB Pro Ticket (South) Event 1 and head the rankings. Sam beat James Loft 5-3 in the final with a barrage of breaks. Another WEBSF talent Darren Bond was also in fine break building form reaching the semi finals to take third place in the rankings.

YOUNG LIONS COUMBE & LEGASSICK
Two younger ‘Stars of the Future’ that join the long list of talented young players to emerge from the WEBSF ranks are 16 years old Chris Coumbe and 13 years old Dan Legassick who have just returned from representing England at Billiards in the Home Internationals held in Prestatyn, North Wales. This takes the tally to thirteen WEBSF players that have proudly worn the three lions on their waistcoat. Well done lads, from the WEBSF Management Team.

WEBSF ANNUAL MEETING
The WEBSF Annual Meeting took place on the 11th September 2010 and the following key decisions where made:-

Clarification within the rules regarding the Bronze and Silver Waistcoat tournament age limits. e.g this season:-
Bronze players must be under 17 years old on the 31st December 2010
Silver players must be under 22 years old on the 31st December 2010
Merge Plymouth Bronze and Silver Tournaments
Silver Waistcoat entrance fee lowered to £10
A full compliment of Waistcoat tournaments will be run this next season. 5 Gold, 6 Silver/Bronze.
Take Gold Waistcoat Tournament events to other parts of the region
Run a ONEFORSEVEN tournament

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).

WESTCOUNTRY BILLIARDS TOUR
Dates for the Westcountry Billiards Tour are now published. The first tournament will be on the 26th September 2010 at the Belgrave Snooker Club, Plymouth.

BAULKLINE SNOOKER SOUTH WEST
Baulkline Snooker SW, for the third year is the main sponsor of the WEBSF Waistcoat Tournaments. Baulkline Snooker is a local company owned by Pete James. Pete is well known and respected for his high level of skill as a Table Technician throughout the Snooker fraternity. However, skullduggery is afoot and as a result of rumours being put about, reporting that he has “Gone into retirement”, “Moved up North” and in one case “Emigrated!” Pete has been forced to mail shot his regular customers to dispel these rumours and retain his business. I can assure you Pete has neither moved away nor has he retired. Only this past weekend I came across Pete carrying out maintenance on the table in our local village hall.

Pete is always willing to chat and share his vast knowledge of tables, so I took the opportunity to question him regarding the condition of a table in a club where I play, which was last serviced a rival company.

Pete refuses to use inferior materials as he believes this to be false economy; him having to return to explain why the playing conditions have not come up to players expectations; the materials wearing out quicker which results in having to have the table covered more frequently. The consequences of which can result in losing a hard earned good reputation and custom.

After a very informative chat I came away with a better understanding of some of the ‘Tricks and Shortcuts’ carried out by less scrupulous Table Technicians use. (if they are deserving of this title!). It certainly gave explanation as to why our club table is ‘playing’ as poorly as it is. The information gained will inform the Club Committee and hopefully result in being more selective when the table needs recovering. Thus saving the Club money and providing a the members with little excuse for not playing well……maybe!

WEBSF 2010/11 TOURNAMENT CALENDAR
Dates for WEBSF tournaments are now being published following the WEBSF Annual Meeting which took place in Rileys, Plymouth Saturday 11th September 2010.

SEATON LEAGUE 2010/11 SEASON
League Secretary – John Cann aka ‘the Stumpmeister’ opens the season with the following address. For further details click here.

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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.

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March 2010 News

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 25 RESULTS
Wonderers on the brink of another league victory have to loose their final match to leave the door open for an upset at the ‘death’. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

GRINSTED GOLD WAISTCOAT CHAMPION 2009/10
Mitchell Grinsted reached the quarter final of the final event of the season to hold on to his lead at the top of the rankings and take the title of WEBSF Gold Waistcoat Champion 2009/10. Dale Branton just ran out of steam after a valiant attempt to pip Grinsted to the post after losing to Sam Baird in the semi’s. Baird went on to win the event beating Michael Day in the final. Click here for more details, report due in soon. By wining this event Baird reached a milestone of £2000 in WEBSF prize money. Click here for more details.

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 WEEK 23 RESULTS
Wonderers trounce rivals Excons 6-0 to top the league on the run-in to the finish. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 22 RESULTS
All to play for at the top of the league. Steve Banfield wins 3 Reds. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

PINHEY HAT TRICK HERO
Haydon Pinhey edged out Dan Legassick to lift the Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat championship by the narrowest of margins on head to head count-back. Click here to find out more.

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

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

Steve Canniford BLOG-NEWS

February 2010 News

STEWART SILVER WAISTCOAT CHAMPION 2009/10
Jake Stewart was beaten in the semi finals of the last event of the season but had done enough to take the overall title of WEBSF Silver Waistcoat Champion. The event winner was a first time entrant. Click here for more details, photo’s due in soon.

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’S OFFICIAL WEBSITE
Sam Baird now has his own website where you can find out more details and follow his progress. Click here for more information. You can also contact Sam on email sambaird147@gmail.com

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 19 RESULTS
Honiton Wonderers draw level at the top with a game in hand. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

LEGASSICK GOES TOP OF THE RANKINGS
Dan Legassick moved into top spot in the Plymouth Bronze Waistcoat championship in beating Cody Hall to win event four. Click here to find out more.

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

This time 75% of the entry fees went as prize money.

BAIRD THE ENTERTAINER
Seaton Snooker League in association with Lyme Bay Auctions Ltd., Seaton promoted and sponsored an exhibition of snooker by rookie professional Sam Baird. Baird amazed spectators with the speed and manner in which he potted balls and made breaks. Click here for more information.

SEATON LEAGUE CUP DRAWS UPDATE
Click here for latest cup draw information.

SAM BAIRD CLOSE TO CHINA
Sam Baird continues with his steady progress in this his first year as a Professional. In the China Open qualifiers he progressed to within one match from qualifying for the main tournament in China. After beating Craig Steadman 5-3 in the first round he went on to beat Liu Song 5-2 in the second. In the third round he moved up a gear to beat Ian McCulloch 5-1. He started well in his final match against Fergal O’Brien until he missed a sitter to go 3-1 up from which he failed to recover and went on to lose 5-2. Disappointed he may be at losing when just one match from qualifying, but he must surely take some real positives from his achievements in his first China Open going forward.

BRETT BROAD U15 CORNISH CHAMPION
Brett Broad from Redruth has won the Cornwall County under 15’s title at 12 years old. Broad’s victory came as a result of wining four of the five round robin matches he also recorded the highest break of the day. WEBSF member is a regular snooker player for the Redruth Royal British Legion Club. Runner-up was 13 years old Aiden Johns who plays out of the Redruth Clinton Social Club.

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 18 RESULTS
Honiton WMC extend their lead with a well earnt draw against Wonderers. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

STEWART – SILVER MACHINE
Jake Stewart powers into a commanding lead at the top of the WESBF Silver Waistcoat rankings after winning the penultimate event of the season. Click here for more details.

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!

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 17 RESULTS
Honiton WMC go top by 1 point over Wonderers who have 2 games in hand. Click here for league results and the latest cup draw information.

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January 2010 News

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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December 2009 News

ROGERS WINS EXETER BRONZE
Michael Rogers beat Jay Bullen to win event the first Exeter Bronze Waistcoat tournament of the season. 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!

STEWART STRETCHES HIS LEAD IN SILVER WAISTCOAT
Jake Stewart strengthened his position at the top of the WESBF Silver Waistcoat rankings after winning the third event of the season. Click here for more details.

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

This time 90% of the entry fees went as prize money!

SEATON LEAGUE WEEK 11 RESULTS
Wonderers edge clear with another big win. Click here for league results and here for Cup Draw information.

MESSAGE OF GRATITUDE TO WEBSF MEMBERS
In response to the dogged efforts of a select band of WEBSF members that unselfishly gave their time in order to raise a significant sum of money in support of Sam Baird’s ambition to make a career as a Professional Snooker Player. The WEBSF has received an email of thanks following the exhibition and presentation evening.