EASB Referees Seminar : Sunday 4 October 2015

October 2, 2015October 2, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Apologies for the short notice but if anyone is interested in becoming a Class 3 EASB Referee, there is a course being held this coming Sunday, please see details below. If you are interested in attending, please let either Glen Sullivan-Bissett [gs-b@hotmail.co.uk][ or Dan Lewis [dmkl@hotmail.co.uk] know asap.

Candidates,
As you now know, there will be a referee’s seminar in Basildon at the Basildon Snooker Club on Sunday October 4th.
This is your opportunity to qualify as snooker referee (class 3) with the EASB.

Dependent on candidate numbers, we are unlikely to carry out all personal examinations on the day, but will certainly complete exams for those travelling the furthest and I will arrange any remaining exams within a quick time period following the day.

The venue is:
The Basildon Snooker Centre
High Pavement
Town Square
Basildon
Essex SS14 1EA

The event is scheduled to begin at 11.00am prompt and will be facilitated by Dan Lewis and myself.

Please confirm by return your intention to attend so that I am clear on numbers

I wish you all success and enjoyment on your refereeing journey

Glen Sullivan-Bissett
EASB

Last 128 Round / Last 64 – Handicap Singles and Last 64 – Handicap Doubles

September 30, 2015September 30, 2015www.snooker-league.org

The drawsheets for the Last 128/64 Rounds of the Handicap Singles and the Last 64 Round of the Handicap Doubles are now on the league website. Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 October 2015 and played by 28 October 2015.

Please could the winner of each match report the result to the Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the next round.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, Kevin Henry Estate Agents. Please visit their website at http://www.kevinhenry.co.uk/ for further details.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact the Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram on 07901-723360.

‘Play The Snooker Professionals Charity Day’ – Sunday 27 September 2015

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Saffron Snooker Club and local businessman Kevin Starr are proud to once again host the ‘Play the Snooker Professionals Charity Day’ in aid of the Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund featuring World Snooker Professional Snooker Players Martin ‘the MOD’ O’Donnell and Allan ‘the Albino Assassin’ Taylor.

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Venue: Saffron Snooker Club, Saffron Walden, Essex. CB11 3AQ

Date: Sunday 27th September 2015

Time: 1.00 pm – 6.00 pm

A unique opportunity for local snooker players of all abilities to play a frame of snooker against a World Snooker professional – or simply come along and watch – and support a great local charity. You can turn up on the day or pre-book your frame by contacting Saffron Snooker Club on 01799 513094 or via email saffronsnookerclub@btconnect.com.

The cost per frame for Juniors is just a donation of £2.50 to the Charity, Adults is £5 donation per frame.

The event is open to all, don’t worry if you don’t have a snooker cue, we have one you can use.

On the day there will also be a raffle with top prizes, including a snooker cue signed by World Champion Stuart Bingham, tickets to a World Snooker ranking tournament, complimentary use of holiday chalet on the Norfolk coast for a week, free snooker coaching sessions, a Grey Palmer voucher, CD player donated by Goddards Electrical, a meal for two at Parrishes in Thaxted and much more.

A licensed bar, soft drinks, tea, coffee and food will be available all day.

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To find out more about the work of the Ethan Rees Linwood Memorial Fund please visit their website www.ethanrees.org or email them at enquiries@ethanrees.org

We hope that you can pop into Saffron Snooker Club and support this event. If you would like to donate a raffle prize then please contact Kevin Starr on 07713-640265 or bring into Saffron Snooker Club either before or on the day – thank you!

To open and view/print a poster for this event please click here!

Membership Renewal Reminder To All EASB Referees

September 25, 2015September 25, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Dear Referee,

Referees Membership for the season 2015/16 are now available. If you have already renewed thank you and please ignore this communication.

To renew your membership go to the below URL and select your renewal category. Payments are accepted by Paypal and all major debit/credit cards.

http://www.easb.co.uk/product-category/referee-membership/

Subscriptions for this year are required by 31st October 2015. Failure to renew by this date will result in loss of certification.

Previous seasons arrears will be dealt with separately during the course of the season.

The fees required are as follows:-

· Tutors & Examiners- £30

· Class 1 – £27

· Class 2 – £20

· Class 3 – £15

· Affiliate membership – Emeritus – £10

· Junior Class 3 – £10

· Billiards only referee – £10

Please select the category below that best suits your current status as a referee and if you wish to referee in International events (additional payment is required and will be added to your total payment).

If you hold different Classes in Snooker and Billiards, please select the HIGHEST CLASS membership, ie if your Class 1 Snooker and Class 2 Billiards, please ensure you register for Class 1 renewal. The office will ensure that both grades are maintained.

Regards

Rob Spencer

EASB Director of Referees

referee@easbzone.co.uk

SWDSL Newsletter – August 2015

August 26, 2015August 27, 2015www.snooker-league.org

With only 2 weeks to go before the new league season commences, please see below all the information and links that you need to get started.

League Fixtures
Both the Three Player Division and Four Player Division commence during w/c Monday 7 September 2015 and the fixtures for both divisions are now on the league website.

Three Player Division – to view the fixtures click here.

Four Player Division – to view the fixtures click here.

Player Handicaps
These player handicaps for the first half of the season are on the website. Please can all team captains ensure that any new players that they have registered have been allocated a handicap as a phone call at 7.30pm on your match night won’t be appreciated! To view the Handicaps List click here.

Tournament Entries
Entries are now being taken for the Handicap Singles, Handicap Doubles, Scratch Singles and Scratch Plus Singles. All first round losers in the Handicap Singles will be entered into a new plate tournament, The John Webb Plate.
For further information click here.
The deadline for entries is Sunday 27 September 2015.

Registered Players Contact List
The previously used Captains/Vice Captains Contact List, List of Registered Players and Tournament Contact List have been merged into one document on the website, the Registered Players Contact List. Please can all players remember to let us know if you change your contact number. To view click here.

Venue Change
Due to circumstances outside of their control, the Bandits and Highwaymen have both left Stansted Social Club to join Burnt Mill Snooker & Social Club and Takeley Sports and Social Club respectively. The League Venues page details the address and map for new league venue Burnt Mill. It can be found adjacent to the Toby Carvery on Edinburgh Way in Harlow [ps a mid week roast is highly recommended!].

Hopefully this newsletter gives you all the information that you need to be able to start the season off, should you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact your League Officers.

2015/16 League Season – Tournament Entry Form

August 24, 2015August 23, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Captains – Entries are now open for all tournaments for the new season, the Tournament Entry Form can be found be below. Please include a contact number for all players being entered and also ensure that your players have read the Tournament Rules and can make the dates set in the Season Calendar for the various semi-finals and finals.

Deadline for receipt of entries is Sunday 27 September 2015.

Tournament Entry Form http://form.jotformeu.com/form/42135584314350

Tournament Rules http://swdsl.co.uk/tournament-rules/

Season Calendar http://swdsl.co.uk/swdsl-season-calendar/

Need A New Tip or Chalk? Stock Up At The UK Snooker & Pool Superstore

July 10, 2015July 27, 2015www.snooker-league.org

With the new season fast approaching, don’t forget to check your snooker equipment to see if you need anything new. From elkmaster and talisman tips to green triangle chalk, Riley cues to Peradon cue cases, white referees gloves to personalised ball markers, the UK Snooker & Pool Superstore powered by amazon.co.uk can supply all your snookering needs.

A full range of snooker and pool accessories is available to purchase with low / free postage and packing offered on many items.

Click here to visit the UK Snooker & Superstore

2015/16 League Season – League Officers and Committee Members

July 8, 2015August 23, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Further to the AGM held on Tuesday 7 July 2015, Peter Saville was re-elected as League Treasurer and Stuart Dunmow was re-elected as Assistant Tournament Secretary. The Committee of the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League are pleased to welcome on board Phil Chapman as a new Committee Member, and post-AGM Simon Chapman volunteered to take on the vacant League Secretary position.

For the 2015-16 League Season, the Committee of the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden and District Snooker League consists of the following Officers and Committee Members;

League Officers;
Life President – Dan Lewis (Whittlesford)
Chairman – to be voted in at the August 2015 Committee Meeting
League Secretary – Simon Chapman (Whittlesford)
Treasurer / Website Administrator – Peter Saville (Dunmow Club)
Fixtures / Results Secretary – Cathy O’Neill (BSRBL)
Tournament Secretary – Adam Ingram (Burnt Mill Bandits)

Committee Members;
Stuart Turner – Assistant Tournament Secretary (Dunmow Club)
Stewart Hart (Saffron Snooker Spiders)
Pat Manley (Saffron Snooker Ex-Cons)
Steve Stalley (Saffron Snooker Flukes)
Richard Sewell (Widdington Warriors)
Stephen Burford (Takeley Chipmunks)
Phil Chapman (Whittlesford)

It is important that any queries or issues are directed to the correct person. The main day-to-day work is generally undertaken by the Simon Chapman, Cathy O’Neill, Adam Ingram and Peter Saville whose roles and responsibilities are as follows;

League Secretary – Simon Chapman – please email swdsl@live.co.uk
All matters concerning the general running of the league on a day-to-day basis, any queries concerning league rules and regulations etc.

Fixtures / Results Secretary – Cathy O’Neill
Any queries in relation to league fixtures, league match results, player registrations and handicaps, cancellation and/or rearranging of league matches.

Tournament Secretary – Adam Ingram
Collation of league results and production of league tables. All matters relating to all tournament and competition entries, results and draw sheets including the President’s Cup, Memorial Cup, Saffron Walden Challenge, Bishop’s Stortford Challenge and League Cup. Adam is also our EASB liaison officer.

Treasurer / Website Administrator – Peter Saville
Any matters in relation to the finances of the league and the administration/content of the league website, facebook page or twitter account.

Positions vacant on the Committee…..League Secretary and Committee Members

June 29, 2015June 29, 2015www.snooker-league.org

At the AGM on Tuesday 7 July 2015, we will be looking to fill the following positions on the Committee of the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden and District Snooker League in order that we can keep the Snooker League running smoothly during the seasons ahead.

League Secretary – Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, Shaun Hunt who joined the Committee at the AGM in June 2014 as our new League Secretary had to step down early into the season and we are keen to refill this important committee position as soon as possible. We are looking for someone who can commit to help run the snooker league 2-3 hours per month, is organised and has basic computing skills to use email, type meeting agendas/minutes etc.

Without a new League Secretary, the league cannot function properly and it is important that this position is filled. The Committee will offer all necessary support to the person taking up the role to ensure a smooth handover whilst they are getting up to speed. The Committee were very grateful to Peter Saville for once again taking on this role following Shaun’s resignation during the 2014/15 league season, as well as undertaking the roles of Treasurer and Website Administrator. As a consequence of this however, Peter has indicated to the Committee that he may not stand for re-election at this year’s AGM unless the position of League Secretary is filled.

Committee Members – Subject to compliance with League Rule 4, ‘The League Management Committee shall have a maximum of two officers and two Committee members registered with the same club’, we would welcome any league member who wishes to join the Committee. Currently we have no representation from Newport Club.

If you are interested in either of these positions on the Committee then please contact either Peter Saville or Adam Ingram in the first instance for further information or come along to the AGM and put your hand up!

2015/16 League Season – Please Submit Your Team & Player Registration Form

June 1, 2015August 24, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Reminder to all team Captains and league players that the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League require your team 2015/16 Team & Player Registration Form to be submitted and received by 7 July 2015. The online form can be completed in a few minutes via the league website and automatically submits your entry to us so no scanning/emailing/posting required!

Click here to complete and submit your form now!

Should you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact Peter Saville, many thanks.

2014/15 League Season – Finals / Trophy Presentation Evening – Saturday 30 May 2015

May 28, 2015June 1, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Finals / Trophy Presentation Evening – Saturday 30 May 2015 at Saffron Snooker Club

Handicap Singles Final, 6.30pm start [best-of-5]
Mark Halls 3-1 Kevin Starr

Scratch Singles Final, 6.30pm start [best-of-7]
Jason Pegram w/o Mickey Cushion

A buffet will be available for those attending Finals/Trophy Presentation Evening from around 8pm, and the trophy presentations will take place following the conclusion of the Scratch Singles Final (for those just coming to collect a trophy, this will not be before 8.30pm).

Please note that any trophies that are not collected on the night will be recycled to use in future seasons, so if you cannot make it please ask someone to collect your trophy on your behalf.

NOTICE : Annual General Meeting – Tuesday 7 July 2015

May 16, 2015www.snooker-league.org

The Committee of the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League hereby give notice that the Annual General Meeting will be held at the Saffron Walden Bowls Club on Tuesday 7 July 2015 at 7.30pm. 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 Peter Saville no later than 28 days prior to the AGM which is Tuesday 9 June 2015.

Please send any items/proposals via email to swdsl@live.co.uk or via the Online Form on the league website, and we will confirm receipt.

Should you wish to discuss any matters prior to them being submitted then please do not hesitate to contact Peter Saville.

2014/15 League Season – Tournament Semi Finals / Finals

May 15, 2015June 1, 2015www.snooker-league.org

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

The dates for all Semi Finals and Finals were published at the start of the season on the Season Calendar and were also detailed on each tournament drawsheet. Please ensure that you are available to play on the designated date below otherwise you will unfortunately have to withdraw from the tournament. Results will be added as matches are played.

Please remember that a dress code applies to all Finals which is trousers, smart polo shirt or shirt (single colour), and shoes, NO jeans, trainers, t-shirts, tracksuits. Failure to adhere to the dress code will result in the match being conceded.

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. 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.

League Cup
SF1 – Monday 11 May 2015 [Birchanger Sports & Social Club]
BSSC 1-3 Whittlesford Specials
Referee/Scorer: Stephen Burford

SF2 – Monday 11 May 2015 [Whittlesford Social Club]
Stansted Highwaymen 3-2 SSC Flukes
Referee: Danielle Findlay
Scorer: Dan Lewis

Final – Wednesday 13 May 2015 [Dunmow Club]
Whittlesford Specials 3-2 Stansted Highwayman
Referee: Stuart Turner
Scorer: Stephen Burford

Handicap Singles
Tuesday 26 May 2015 [Saffron Snooker Club]
SF1 – Richard Kidman 2-3 Mark Halls
SF2 – Shaun Hunt 1-3 Kevin Starr

Final – Saturday 30 May 2015, 6.30pm [Saffron Snooker Club]
Mark Halls 3-1 Kevin Starr
Referee/Scorer: Bob Lovell

Handicap Doubles
SF1 – Bull/Parsons w/o Selvey/Kenny

SF2 – Wednesday 20 May 2015 [Takeley Sports & Social Club]
Ingram/Wells 2-0 Kidman/Hunt
Referee/Scorer: Stephen Burford

Final – Wednesday 27 May 2015 [Dunmow Club]
Bull/Parsons 2-3 Ingram/Wells
Referee: Stuart Turner
Scorer: Stewart Hart

Scratch Plus Singles
SF1 – Monday 18 May 2015 [Birchanger Sports & Social Club]
Mark Patmore 0-3 Andy Webb
Referee: Steve Stalley
Scorer: Pat Manley

SF2 – Monday 18 May 2015 [Whittlesford Social Club]
Adrian Shoebridge 2-3 Jack Squires
Referee: Danielle Findlay
Scorer: Dan Lewis

Final – Saturday 30 May 2015, 6.30pm start [Saffron Snooker Club]
Squires w/o Webb [19.05.15 – A Webb withdrew from tournament]

Scratch Singles
SF1 – Tuesday 19 May 2015 [Takeley Sports & Social Club]
Mickey Cushion 3-0 Sam Duce
Referee: Bob Lovell
Scorer: Mick Speed

SF2 – Tuesday 19 May 2015 [Dunmow Club]
Jason Pegram 3-1 Adam Ingram
Referee: Stuart Turner
Scorer: Stephen Burford

Final – Saturday 30 May 2015, 6.30pm start [Saffron Snooker Club]
Jason Pegram w/o Mickey Cushion [30.05.15 – M Cushion withdrew from tournament]
Referee/Scorer: Stewart Hart

SWDSL Newsletter – April 2015

April 8, 2015April 6, 2015www.snooker-league.org

SWDSL Newsletter – April 2015

League
In the Three Player Division, congratulations to Newport Club who have won the Three Player Division title with two matches to spare. All eyes are now on which team can find a final push to finish as Runners Up. Currently Saffron Snooker Pockets A and Birchanger Social Club are both tied on 81 points, with Stansted Social Bandits 2 points behind them both on 79. All 3 teams have 3 matches left to play. Congratulations to Adam Ingram [Stansted SC Bandits] who is the new leader of the division highest break with a superb 118.

In the Four Player Division, Newport B lead the division by 9 points with 3 matches left to play. Saffron Snooker Flukes are in second place, 3 points ahead of Takeley Chipmunks in third place.
Congratulations to Nick Selvey [Saffron Ex Cons] who is the new leader of the division highest break with 39.

Tournaments
The Quarter Finals Rounds of the Scratch Singles and Scratch Plus Singles are now in progress. The updated drawsheets are on the league website. Please note all matches are to be arranged by 14 April 2015 and played by 28 April 2015.

The Semi Finals Rounds of the Handicap Singles and Handicap Doubles are due to be played during May. Neutral table venues are currently being finalised and will be announced in due course.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact the Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram on 07901-723360.

Saffron Walden Challenge Tournament – Sunday 22 February 2015
Congratulations to Norwich Snooker League who secured a hat trick of titles.
Click here for the full tournament report.

Bishop’s Stortford Challenge Tournament – Sunday 29 March 2015
Awesome Saffron Walden won the 2015 BS Challenge Tournament 36 frames to 12.
Click here for the full tournament report.

Player Of The Year / Achievement Award Nominations
The Committee invite all league members to nominate a player for the following annual awards which will be handed out at Trophy Presentation / Finals Evening on Saturday 30 May 2015.
1. Three Player Division Player Of The Season
2. Four Player Division Player Of The Season
3. Achievement Award (can be a player or team)

Please email swdsl@live.co.uk with your nominations and a brief reasoning as to your choice;

a nomination for the Player Of The Season will probably reflect a player who has a either a high or consistent win ratio in league matches during the season, and/or reached the quarter finals stage or beyond in the league tournaments which may include the one day tournaments.

a nomination for the Achievement Award is for an outstanding snooker achievement by a individual player or team during the season either in one frame or over a period of time, ie a player may win 10 straight frames in a row or may have knocked in his/her highest league break etc.

All entries received by the Committee will be considered on their individual merit prior to a final decision being made, and please remember that you cannot vote for yourself!

All entries must be received no later than Sunday 3 May 2015.

And Finally…
Snooker Rules Refresher / Referees Seminar – Sunday 1 March 2015
Congratulations to Danielle Findlay who successfully passed her EASB Grade 3 Referees examination under the strict observation of Daniel Lewis.

Quarter Finals Round : Scratch Singles / Scratch Plus Singles

April 6, 2015www.snooker-league.org

The drawsheets for the Quarter Finals Round of the Scratch Singles and Scratch Plus Singles have been updated. Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 April 2015 and played by 28 April 2015.

Please could the winner of each match report the result to the Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram within 24 hours to enable the tournament drawsheet to be updated for the Semi Finals.

Should you encounter any issues in trying to contact your opponent then please contact the Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram on 07901-723360.