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REMINDER: JD Sweeps League Cup – Last 16 Round [w/c 15 December 2025] / QF Round [w/c 5 January 2026]

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Just a reminder that the two Last 16 matches for JD Sweeps League Cup are to be played during w/c 15 December 2025 on the home team’s usual home league night, and must be played during the scheduled league cup week or the team cancelling will forfeit the match.

The Quarter Finals Round will be played w/c 5 January 2026.  

Please could all home Captains remember to post the match result card on the NESL WhatsApp Group.

We would like to thank our sponsor JD Sweeps.

To view the drawsheet click here.

[drawsheet also posted on NESL WhatsApp Group 2 November 2025]

2025/26 League Season – Tournament Entry Form

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Captains – Entries are now open for all tournaments for the new season, the Tournament Entry Form can be found below.  Please submit one form per league team.

All tournament entries are free to enter but please can all Captains ensure that their players do wish to enter the various tournaments rather than enter them without their knowledge and then they pull out after the draws have been made.  

Please include a contact number for all players being entered and also ensure that your players have read and understand the Tournament Rules.

The dates for the semi-finals and finals will be confirmed prior to the Quarter Finals round of matches being played.  Please withdraw from the tournament prior to playing your Quarter Finals round if you are not available for these dates.

Deadline for receipt of entries is 30 September 2025.

Tournament Rules – Click Here To View 

Tournament Entry Form – Click Here To Enter Your Players!

2025/26 League Season – Confirmed Team Entries

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3 Player Division

  • Dunmow Club – Monday
  • Stansted – Monday
  • Stansted Saxons – Monday
  • Saffron Swifts – Tuesday
  • Stansted X – Tuesday
  • Whittlesford SC – Tuesday
  • Stansted Wackers – Wednesday
  • Whittlesford Flukes – Thursday

4 Player Division

  • Stansted X – Tuesday
  • Widdington – Tuesday
  • Saffron Swifts – Wednesday
  • Takeley Chipmunks – Wednesday

2025/26 League Season – Please Submit Your Team & Player Registration Form

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All Team Captains, it’s that time of year again!

Ahead of the AGM on Tuesday 5 August 2025, the DMC Leisure North Essex Snooker League requires your 2025/26 Team & Player Registration Form to be submitted to us no later than Sunday 20 July 2025.  The online registration form can be completed in a few minutes via the league website or the link below and automatically submits your entry to us.  In order to complete it you will need to have a mobile number and email address for each of the players that you wish to register.  Registered players will also prior to the start of the new season be added to our WhatsApp Group which many members find a useful way to keep up to date with league results and news.

Click here to complete and submit your form now!

Should you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact either Peter Saville (Treasurer/Website Administrator) or Simon Chapman (League Secretary) in the first instance, many thanks.

NOTICE : Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 5 August 2025

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The Committee of the DMC Leisure North Essex Snooker League hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting will be held at Stansted Social Club on Tuesday 5 August 2025 at 7.45pm.  All registered league members are invited to attend, and all teams that intend to compete next season should send along at least one representative.  It is a compulsory requirement that a representative of any NEW teams and clubs attend so their application to join the league can be approved by the membership.

Should any member wish to submit an item for the Agenda or propose either an amendment to an existing league rule or propose a new league rule, these must be received by the League Secretary Simon Chapman no later than 28 days prior to the AGM.

Please send any items/proposals for the agenda via email click here and we will confirm receipt.

Should you wish to discuss any matters prior to them being submitted then please do not hesitate to contact either the League Secretary or any member of the Committee.

2024/25 League Season – Tournament Semi Finals / Finals Schedule [updated 30.05.25]

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To all those players and teams that have made it through to the latter stages of a league tournament…congratulations!

Fixtures for the semi-finals and finals will be added to this page as matches are arranged and the results will be updated as matches are played. All spectators are welcome to attend.

The dress code for semi-finals and finals remains as per the usual atire for league matches.

The start time for all Semi-Finals and Finals is 7.30pm unless detailed otherwise.
As per League Rule 28 – For semi finals and finals, where a referee has been appointed and a start time for the match set, if a team, pair or player are not at the match table ready to start at the set time then a frame shall be conceded from the offending player(s).  If after 15 minutes, play is still not underway, a further frame shall be conceded.  The match shall be conceded 30 minutes after the start time set, regardless of the number of frames outstanding.  The enforcement of this rule is at the discretion of the referee and the non-offending player(s)/Team Captain.

Handicap Doubles
SF1 – John Manley & Gary Watson 1-2 Brett McKlintock & Jake Manning [7 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Dunmow Club]
SF2 – Trevor Hartle & Clive Ellett 1-2 Steve Burford & Mike Pearce [6 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Stansted Social Club]
Final –Brett McKlintock & Jake Manning 2-0 Steve Burford & Mike Pearce [19 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Dunmow Club]

Handicap Singles
SF1 – Sam Gregory 2-3 Ashley Merritt [6 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Whittlesford]
SF2 – Stuart Turner 0-3 Chris Clarke [6 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Whittlesford] (ST 60 break)
Final – Ashley Merritt 1-3 Chris Clarke [13 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Whittlesford]

Scratch Singles
SF1 – Peter Saville 1-3 Stuart Turner [Dunmow Club]
SF2 – Sam Duce 1-3 Jamie Sanderson [Whittlesford Social Club] (JS 48 & 51 breaks)
Final – Saville/Turner 3-4 Jamie Sanderson [27 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Stansted Social Club]

Scratch Plus Singles
SF1 – Ashley Merritt 1-3 Billy Merritt [Monday 28 April 2025, 7.30pm start at Dunmow Club]
SF2 – Rob Jones 3-2 Nick Georgiou [Monday 28 April 2025, 7.30pm start at The Dunmow Club]
Final – Billy Merritt 2-3 Rob Jones [Thursday 15 May 2025, 7.45pm start at Takeley Sports & Social Club]

League Cup
SF1 – Dunmow Club 3-2 Walden Wackers [Tuesday 18 February 2025, 7.45pm start at Takeley Sports & Social Club]
SF2 – Whittlesford Flukes 3-1 Whittlesford [Thursday 20 February 2025, 7.30pm start at Whittlesford]
Final – Dunmow Club 3-0 Whittlesford Flukes [Thursday 1 May 2025, 7.30pm start at Whittlesford]

2024/25 League Cup Semi-Finals [to be played w/c 17 February 2025]

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League Cup
SF1 – Tuesday 18 February 2025 at Takeley Sports & Social Club
Dunmow v Stansted Wackers
Referee/Scorer: Steve Burford

SF2 – w/c 17 February 2025 (teams to arrange) at Whittlesford Social Club
Whittlesford Flukes v Whittlesford
Referee/Scorer: teams to arrange

Just a reminder to all players to arrive at the semi-final venue by 7.20pm so that the blind draw can take place and the match card completed in time to enable the match to start promptly at 7.30pm.

View the League Cup drawsheet here

Last 16 Round: Scratch Singles

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The drawsheet for the Last 16 Round of the Scratch Singles is now available to view on the league website and matches are to be played by 23 February 2025.

Please could the winner of each match either report the result to the Tournament Secretary Stuart Turner on 07879 463089 or post on the NESL Results/Info WhatsApp Group within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round. Following the completion of each round, the next round will be randomly drawn.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, Autostore

It is preferable that the home player(s) will make initial contact with the availability of their own home table giving at least three dates to their opponent(s).  Please remember that it is the responsibility of both players to contact each other to arrange their matches.  

PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS TO THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATES WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact Stuart Turner. 

Last 16 Round: Handicap Singles

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The drawsheet for the Last 16 Round of the Handicap Singles is now available to view on the league website and matches are to be played by 23 February 2025.

Please could the winner of each match either report the result to the Tournament Secretary Stuart Turner on 07879 463089 or post on the NESL Results/Info WhatsApp Group within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round. Following the completion of each round, the next round will be randomly drawn.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, Mullucks

It is preferable that the home player(s) will make initial contact with the availability of their own home table giving at least three dates to their opponent(s).  Please remember that it is the responsibility of both players to contact each other to arrange their matches.  

PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS TO THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATES WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact Stuart Turner. 

Quarter Finals Round: Handicap Doubles

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The drawsheet for the Quarter Finals Round of the Handicap Doubles is now available to view on the league website and matches are to be played by 23 February 2025.

Please could the winner of each match either report the result to the Tournament Secretary Stuart Turner on 07879 463089 or post on the NESL Results/Info WhatsApp Group within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round. Following the completion of each round, the next round will be randomly drawn.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, JD Maintenance & Landscaping.

It is preferable that the home players will make initial contact with the availability of their own home table giving at least three dates to their opponent(s).  Please remember that it is the responsibility of both pairs to contact each other to arrange their matches.  

PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS TO THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATE WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact Stuart Turner. 

Last 32/16 Round: Scratch Plus Singles

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The drawsheet for the Last 32/16 Round of the Singles Plus Singles is now available to view on the league website. Last 32 prelim matches are to be played by 2 February 2025 and Last 16 matches are to be played by 23 February 2025.

Please could the winner of each match either report the result to the Tournament Secretary Stuart Turner on 07879 463089 or post on the NESL Results/Info WhatsApp Group within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round. Following the completion of each round, the next round will be randomly drawn.

It is preferable that the home player(s) will make initial contact with the availability of their own home table giving at least three dates to their opponent(s).  Please remember that it is the responsibility of both players to contact each other to arrange their matches.  

PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS TO THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATES WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact Stuart Turner. 

JD Sweeps League Cup – QF Round [w/c 6 January 2025]

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The JD Sweeps League Cup drawsheet for the Quarter Finals Round is online and all matches are to be played during w/c 6 January 2025.  All matches are to be played on the home team’s usual home league night and must be played during the scheduled league cup week or the team cancelling will forfeit the match.  

Please could all home Captains remember to post the match result card on the SWDSL WhatsApp Group.

We would like to thank our sponsor JD Sweeps.

To view the drawsheet click here.

[drawsheet also posted on NESL WhatsApp Group 30 December 2024]

Last 16 Round: Handicap Doubles

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The drawsheet for the Last 16 Round of the Handicap Doubles is now available to view on the league website and are to be played by 30 November 2024.

To view the drawsheet – click here

To view the player contact list – click here

Please could the winner of each match either report the result to the Tournament Secretary Stuart Turner on 07879 463089 or post on the NESL Results/Info WhatsApp Group within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round. Following the completion of each round, the next round will be randomly drawn.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, JD Maintenane & Landscaping.

It is preferable that the home players will make initial contact with the availability of their own home table giving at least three dates to their opponent(s).  Please remember that it is the responsibility of both pairs to contact each other to arrange their matches.  

PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS TO THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATE WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact Stuart Turner. 

Last 64/32 Round: Handicap Singles

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The drawsheet for the Last 64/32 Round of the Handicap Singles is now available to view on the league website. Last 64 prelim matches are to be played by 31 October 2024 and Last 32 matches are to be played by 30 November 2024.

To view the drawsheet – click here

To view the player contact list – click here

Please could the winner of each match either report the result to the Tournament Secretary Stuart Turner on 07879 463089 or post on the NESL Results/Info WhatsApp Group within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round. Following the completion of each round, the next round will be randomly drawn.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, Mullucks

It is preferable that the home player(s) will make initial contact with the availability of their own home table giving at least three dates to their opponent(s).  Please remember that it is the responsibility of both players to contact each other to arrange their matches.  

PLEASE NOTE: NO EXTENSIONS TO THE ABOVE DEADLINE DATES WILL BE AWARDED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact Stuart Turner. 

2024/25 League Season – Tournament Entry Form

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Captains – Entries are now open for all tournaments for the new season, the Tournament Entry Form can be found below.  Please submit one form per league team.

All tournament entries are free to enter but please can all Captains ensure that their players do wish to enter the various tournaments rather than enter them without their knowledge and then they pull out after the draws have been made.  

Please include a contact number for all players being entered and also ensure that your players have read and understand the Tournament Rules.

The dates for the semi-finals and finals will be confirmed prior to the Quarter Finals round of matches being played.  Please withdraw from the tournament prior to playing your Quarter Finals round if you are not available for these dates.

Deadline for receipt of entries is 30 September 2024.

Tournament Rules – Click Here To View 

Tournament Entry Form – Click Here To Enter Your Players!