John Webb – Newport Club

September 10, 2014October 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The Snooker League is saddened to hear the news today that John Webb from Newport Club passed away last night. John has been actively involved with the snooker league for many years, both as a player and heading up the organisation of the snooker teams at Newport Club.

John will be greatly missed by us all and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time.

**updated 16.09.14**
John’s funeral will be held on Monday 29 September 2014 at 2.30pm at St Marys Church in Newport for those that may wish to attend.

**updated 18.09.14**
His family would prefer donations to Diabetes UK rather than flowers at his funeral, please see link below if you would like to donate, thank you.
http://www.diabetes.org.uk/Donate/

**updated 01.10.14**
Over 150 people attended John’s funeral and he was given a fantastic send off. Lot’s of memories, stories etc being shared afterwards at Newport Club. Thanks to all those league members that took time out of their day to attend and pay their respects. The league has made a donation to Diabetes UK, and the Memorial Cup being held on Sunday 30 November 2014 will be held in John’s honour, more details to follow nearer the date.

EASB Grade 3 Referees Seminar

September 7, 2014September 10, 2014www.snooker-league.org

For all those SWDSL members that are either interested in applying for the EASB Grade 3 Refereeing Membership, or just keen to brush up on their refereeing skills, please be advised that our League President/Chairman and EASB Director of Referees, Mr Dan Lewis holds throughout the season regular ‘Referees Seminars’ at a variety of Snooker Clubs in our region.

If you are interested in attending one of these free seminars, then please let us know via email at swdsl@live.co.uk. Once we have a list of enough members we will liaise with Dan with regards to organising a date/venue to suit the majority and will be in touch with you.

For more details of the EASB Referee Membership Scheme please click here.

2014/15 League Season – High Break Leaderboard

September 2, 2014www.snooker-league.org

To have your break over 25 added to the 2014/15 League Season High Break Leaderboard, please visit the league website, click the ‘Submit Results’ link and submit the form, or alternatively email us with the details at swdsl@live.co.uk

We aim to record all breaks over 25 made in Three Player/Four Player league matches, League Cup, Handicap Singles, Handicap Doubles, Scratch Plus Singles, Scratch Singles, President’s Cup, Saffron Walden Challenge and Bishop’s Stortford Challenge tournaments.

The High Break Leaderboard can be found in the drop down menu of the 2014/15 League Season Menu.

2014/15 League Season – Player Handicaps / Four Player Division Fixtures Updated

September 2, 2014September 2, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Please note that the following players have been updated on the Player Handicaps List dated 2 September 2014 [P Rule +37, L Norman +40 and B Fox +32], and the Four Player Division Fixtures updated with Saffron Snooker Ex Cons home night now being on a Wednesday, no other fixtures have been changed.

2014/15 League Season – REMINDER – Reporting Match Results

September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

With the Three Player Division commencing this week and the Four Player Division commencing next week, please could all Captains remember the rule change voted in at the AGM in June.

Amendment to Rule 10 – ADD ‘One point shall be deducted from the Home team’s accrued points total to date should the league not be notified of a league match result within 48 hours of the match taking place. Notification shall be made via text message to Adam Ingram/Cathy O’Neill, email to swdsl@live.co.uk or the website results form.’

This rule has been brought in as last season several home team captains were persistently late in letting us know their match results which meant that the league tables could not be updated on a regular basis.

2014/15 League Season – Captains / Vice Captains Contact List

August 26, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The Captains / Vice Captains Contact List for all teams has been updated for the 2014/15 League Season. This document is password protected and all Captains / Vice Captains will receive the password via text message before the start of the season. If you need a reminder at anytime then please email us at swdsl@live.co.uk or text any member of the Committee.

2014/15 League Season – Player Handicaps List

August 24, 2014September 3, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The Player Handicaps List for the 2014/15 League Season is now uploaded to the league website, please click here to view (opens in a new window). Please contact the Fixtures/Results Secretary Miss Cathy O’Neill if you have any queries.

Don’t forget that the Three Player Division commences from Monday 1 September 2014, and the Four Player Division a week later from Monday 8 September 2014.

*post click link updated 02/09/14 – revised handicap list

EASB Foul And Miss Flow Chart

August 21, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The EASB have recently published a ‘Foul And Miss Flowchart’ which all those who undertake refereeing duties in the league may find useful; a copy has been added to the Rules & Reffing section of the league website, please click here to view (opens in a new window).

Please could a Captain of each Club print off a copy for their Club’s noticeboard for future reference. It is worth remembering that in applying the Miss Rule in local league snooker that you must always take into account the players handicap and their ability.

Should you have any queries regarding the flowchart then please do not hesitate to contact our League President/Chairman and EASB Director of Referees Dan Lewis via the league email address, swdsl@live.co.uk.

WPBSA Official Rules Of Snooker Updated

August 20, 2014August 19, 2014www.snooker-league.org

All players should be aware that the WPBSA [World Professional Billiards and Snooker Association] have this month updated the Official Rules of Snooker, please click here (opens in a new window) to view the latest Snooker Rule Book dated 12 August 2014 direct from the WPBSA website.

A brief summary of the rule changes is provided below:

Section 2 Rule 6 Stroke. (a)
The addition of “except whilst addressing the cue-ball (known as feathering)”
The act of feathering the cue-ball is not a legal stroke, therefore it is penalised.

Section 2 Rule 13 – Free Ball & Section 3 Rule 12 – Snookered after a Foul
Now to include “other than the ball on”
This is not a rule change, but just a clarification of an existing rule. Following several incidents regarding the awarding of a Free Ball following a Foul, it should be clearly understood that the ball on can never be considered to be the Free Ball.

Section 2 Rule 14 – Forced off the table
The amended Rule will state as follows with the new part underlined:
“A ball is forced off the table if it comes to rest other than on the bed of the table or in a pocket, or is picked up by the striker, or intentionally moved by hand whilst it is in play”
This change was made to clarify the instance of a ball being lifted from the bed of the table or rolled into a new position. Both instances are fouls, but the cue-ball is now in hand for either offence.

Section 3 Rule 10 – Penalties
The position of the push shot penalty has changed it’s position, from (b)(v) to (a)(x).
Also, (d) (iii) Now reads “touches any ball during consultation”.
The touching of any ball during the consultation of replacing the balls following a Foul and a Miss, will now incur a penalty of SEVEN points.

Section 3 Rule 14 – Foul and a Miss.
The Foul and a Miss Rule was found to be too complicated, so needed to be simplified. This Rule has not changed in essence, but has been condensed into a shorter format, due to this, many cross references have had to be amended.

Section 3 Rule 15 Ball Moved by Other than Striker
(a) Remove the words “other than the strikers partner” If the strikers partner moves a ball, this is now a foul.

2014/15 League Season – New Rule Changes

August 16, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

At the Annual General Meeting held at Saffron Bowls Club on Tuesday 24 June 2014, the following rule changes were agreed by the league members present. These rule changes have been incorporated into the SWDSL League Constitution, General Rules and Handicaps Document dated 1 July 2014, a copy of which can be found on the league website in the ‘Rules & Reffing’ section, League Rules.

Amendment to Rule 10 – ADD ‘One point shall be deducted from the Home team’s accrued points total to date should the league not be notified of a league match result within 48 hours of the match taking place. Notification shall be made via text message to Adam Ingram/Cathy O’Neill, email to swdsl@live.co.uk or the website results form.’

Amendment to Rule 12 – ADD ‘A league match may be re-arranged and played without penalty if it is played either prior to the date scheduled in the fixtures, or during the same playing week as detailed in the fixtures provided it is played either on a Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday or Thursday evening.’

Amendment to Rule 27 –‘ ADD ‘In order for a player to be eligible to enter and play in the Scratch Plus Singles or President’s Cup Tournament’s, they must have played in a minimum of either 3 league or cup matches in the first half of the season.’

In accordance with league rules, please remember that all clubs must display a copy of the current SWDSL League Constitution, General Rules and Handicaps Document. If all Captains could take the lead in ensuring that a copy is displayed it would be appreciated and help to alleviate any rule queries on match nights.

We trust that the above changes are self-explanatory, however should you require any further clarification then please do not hesitate to contact the League Secretary Shaun Hunt or email us at swdsl@live.co.uk.

2014/15 League Season – Tournament Entry Form

August 13, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Team Captains – please click the link below to enter your players into the Handicap Singles, Handicap Doubles, Scratch Plus Singles and Scratch Singles tournaments. The 2014/15 Season Calendar is available to view on the league website and it is imperative that entrants are available to play in all rounds of the tournament(s) [including semi finals and finals] that they enter. All entries must be received no later than Sunday 28 September 2014.

Please contact the Tournament Secretary, Adam Ingram on 07901-723360 if you need any further information.

http://form.jotformeu.com/form/42135584314350/

2014/15 League Season – Committee

August 12, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

We are pleased to have on board for the forthcoming season three new Committee Members Shaun Hunt from Saffron Snooker Pockets B, Richard Sewell from Widdington Warriors
and Stephen Burford from Takeley Chipmunks. Shaun has also taken on the role of League Secretary on a three year term. Following the first Committee Meeting held on Wednesday 30 July 2014, Dan Lewis was unaminously voted in as Chairman for the forthcoming season.

Therefore, the Committee for the 2014/15 Season are as follows;
Dan Lewis – Chairman
Shaun Hunt – League Secretary
Cathy O’Neill – Fixtures / Results Secretary
Adam Ingram – Tournament Secretary
Stuart Turner – Assistant Tournament Secretary
Peter Saville – Treasurer / Website Administrator
Stewart Hart
Pat Manley
Steve Stalley
Richard Sewell
Stephen Burford

Please could any queries be addressed to the appropriate Committee Member in the first instance. If you are not sure then please email swdsl@live.co.uk and your email will be passed on.

2014/15 League Season – Season Calendar

August 11, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The Season Calendar for the 2014/15 League Season is now available, please click here to view. It can also be accessed via the 2014/15 League Season drop down menu at the top of the league website. By clicking the Agenda tab, the full season can be seen as a scrolling list and can also be printed if you wish to have a hard copy for your club noticeboard.

The calendar details the dates for all the tournament rounds for the Handicap Singles / Doubles / Scratch Plus Singles / Scratch Singles, as well as the League Cup, Memorial Cup, President’s Cup, Saffron Walden Challenge and the Bishop’s Stortford Challenge. The start and finish of the Three Player and Four Player Divisions for each half of the season are also detailed.

For those that have the technology, this is a ‘public google calendar’ and as such it can be easily integrated into your own calendar software either on your smartphone, laptop or tablet. As last season, all forthcoming dates (the next 6) will appear on the league website in the ‘Dates For Your Diary…’ section so please check this regularly throughout the season to see what is coming up.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to drop us an email at swdsl@live.co.uk

2014/15 League Season – Fixtures

August 11, 2014September 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The 2014/15 League Season Fixtures for both the Three Player Division and Four Player Division are now available to view/download/print from the league website. Please could all players note that the Three Player Division will commence on Monday 1 September 2014 with the Four Player Division commencing a week later on Monday 8 September 2014.

Please could all team captains double check that their own home night is correct and report any issues to the Fixtures/Results Secretary Cathy O’Neill via the league email address swdsl@live.co.uk so these can be dealt with quickly, ideally before the start of the season.

In the Three Player Division we have grown from the 14 teams last season to 15 teams competing in the 2014/15 league season and we have also gained 2 new league venues, Stansted Social Club and Birchanger Sports & Social Club. BSSC B have moved to Birchanger and Sawbo USC Bandits have moved to Stansted and have also formed a second team called the Stansted Social Highwaymen. This means however we have lost Sawbridgeworth United Services Club as a league venue. We have also lost the RBL Tornados but we hope that some of their players will
rejoin the league again at some point in the future. The four player teams of Saffron Snooker Ex Cons and Saffron Snooker Flukes have joined forces to form a new three player team called the Saffron Snooker Flukiers.

In the Four Player Division we have once again 8 teams competing, with Newport C reforming taking on some of Newport Granta’s players, and Newport Ex Cons moving to
Saffron Snooker Club as Saffron Snooker Ex Cons.

It is very encouraging to see this season that we have a record number of new players signing up to play in the league, several old faces returning again such as Sue Parrish and Oliver Pettit,
and ex-professional snooker players Jason Pegrum and Graham Driver mixing it up with the high minus players.

The Player Handicaps list is currently being finalised and will be available soon.

Should you have any queries please do not hesitate to drop us an email at swdsl@live.co.uk