Last 64 Round : Handicap Singles

October 27, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Following the early conclusion of all Last 128 Round matches, the drawsheet for the Last 64 Round of the Handicap Singles has been updated. Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 November 2014 and played by 28 November 2014.

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.

Hexagon Invitational Amateur Snooker Tournament – Sunday 12 October 2014

October 11, 2014October 13, 2014www.snooker-league.org

As many of you will know entry into this prestigious snooker tournament is by invitation only and all players must be amateurs. The event is sponsored by Kevin Starr’s company Hexagon Consulting and is being held at Saffron Snooker Club on Sunday 12 October 2014, play commences from 10am.

The Hexagon is now considered to be one of the three most important amateur events in England, along with the EASB English Amateur Championship and the Snookerbacker Classic.

This year four players from our league are taking part, Jonathan Wells, Russell Huxter, Adam Ingram and Graham Driver.

Some of the top names taking part include former professionals Martin O’Donnell, Jamie O’Neill, Nick Spelman and last years winner George Pragnell. This years entrants also include some of the best amateur players from recent World Snooker PTC events namely Zak Richardson, Matthew Day and Matt Glasby.

The event starts at 10am this Sunday, so please get yourself down to Saffron Snooker Club to show one of our league members Kevin Starr your support, along with our league players, and I promise you are sure to see some top class snooker.

Adam Ingram

**13.10.14 Post Update**
Final
George Pragnell 3-0 Jon Parkin

Semi Finals
Jon Parkin 3-0 Russell Huxter
George Pragnell 3-1 Courtney Symons

Quarter Finals
Russell Huxter 3-1 Matt Day
Jon Parkin 3-0 Aidan Owens
Courtney Symons 3-1 Matt Willard
George Pragnell 3-1 Adam Ingram

Tournament Highest Break : George Pragnell 91

Hexagon Consulting http://www.hexcl.co.uk/

Venue Address : Saffron Snooker Club, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, Essex CB11 3AQ
Click here to visit SSC’s Facebook Page

SWDSL Newsletter – October 2014

October 5, 2014October 11, 2017www.snooker-league.org

SWDSL Newsletter – October 2014

League
With 5 league matches now played in the Three Player Division, Newport Club currently lead on 21 points, 2 ahead of Saffron Snooker Swifts on 19 and 4 ahead of Saffron Snooker Cavaliers on 17. Jonathan Wells [Stansted Highwaymen] is the current leader of the division highest break with 98.

In the Four Player Division after 4 matches played, Newport A and Takeley Chipmunks are both tied on 10 points, however both the Saffron Snooker Ex Cons and Saffron Snooker Flukes have a match in hand having played 3 matches each and have 8 and 7 points respectively so it remains all very close so far.

Tournaments
The drawsheets for the Handicap Singles [Last 128 Round] and the Handicap Doubles [Last 64 Round] are now on the league website, as is the Player Contact List.

Please note that matches in the Last 128 Round of the Handicap Singles matches are to be arranged by 14 October 2014 and played by 28 October 2014. All Last 64 Round Doubles Matches have to be arranged by 14 November 2014 and played by 28 November 2014. The same dates apply to the Last 64 Round of the Handicap Singles.

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

Memorial Cup Tournament – Sunday 30 November 2014
Following the recent passing of John Webb, this season’s Memorial Cup brings to the forefront of the ethos of this tournament, to remember all those league players who are sadly no longer with us. The Committee have approved a new format which will be entry limited to 32 players and be played in the format of round robin singles in 4 groups of 8 players, with each player playing 1 frame against each other in their group. All matches including the knock out stages will be played off of league handicaps and time limited to 30 minutes per frame. The entry fee will be £10.00 which includes your table light all day, with the winner and runner up of each group will go through to the 1 frame quarter finals knock out stage. The semi finals will also be 1 frame, with the final best-of-three frames.

The chosen charity that the league is supporting this year is Diabetes UK, and all monies raised from the raffle and auction will be donated to this worthy cause. As is the norm, there will be some excellent raffle prizes, and any donations from either league members or clubs will be gratefully received. Please bring them along on the day, drop them into Saffron Snooker Club in advance or hand to any member of the Committee. An auction will also be held for a pair of tickets to an afternoon/evening session at the Master Snooker Tournament in January 2015.

Due to the tournament being limited to 32 entrants and to avoid disappointment on the day with the event being potentially oversubscribed, you can secure your place in advance by paying the entry fee either via online banking payment to the league bank account, or via secure paypal / debit card / credit card payment by clicking the Buy Now button below. Please use your name as the payment reference. You can also pay cash prior to the day to either the Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram or League Treasurer Peter Saville. Please remember all entries are only secured once payment has been received. A list of entrants will be added to the website as entries are received.

Don’t miss out, click the logo to reserve your place now…!

We would like to take this opportunity to thank Crocus Cars, a taxi service from Saffron Walden for sponsoring the Memorial Cup. Please remember them if you a taxi anytime, telephone 01799-525511 or visit their website http://www.crocuscars.co.uk/

And Finally…
Thanks to all Captains who have been submitting their match results to us swiftly. Hopefully you will have all noticed that the league tables and results are being updated by the end of each playing week, sometimes by a Thursday morning! Keep it going please.

Last 64 Round : Handicap Doubles

October 4, 2014October 3, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The drawsheet for the Last 64 Round of the Handicap Doubles and the Player Contact List are now on the league website. Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 November 2014 and played by 28 November 2014.

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, Goddard Stoves. Please visit their website at http://www.goddardselectrical.co.uk/stoves.html 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.

Last 128 Round : Handicap Singles

October 3, 2014October 3, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The drawsheet for the Last 128 Round of the Handicap Singles and the Player Contact List are now on the league website. Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 October 2014 and played by 28 October 2014.

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.

Once the Last 128 Round of the Handicap Singles has been played to a conclusion, the drawsheet will be revised for the Last 64 Round to commence which will take place during November.

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.

2014/15 League/Tournament Sponsorship

October 3, 2014October 3, 2014www.snooker-league.org

For the 2014/14 League Season, we are pleased to confirm the following local companies who are very kindly giving us sponsorship;

League Sponsor – DMC Leisure

League Cup – ION Science Ltd
http://www.ionscience.com/

Memorial Cup – Crocus Cars
http://www.crocuscars.co.uk/

President’s Cup – Bullet Brickwork (UK) Ltd
http://www.bullet-brickwork.co.uk/

Saffron Walden Challenge – Bushwood Accountants
http://www.bushwoodaccountants.com/

Bishop’s Stortford Challenge – available for sponsorship, please contact Adam Ingram on 07901-723360 to discuss a package to suit your company’s budget

Handicap Singles – Kevin Henry Estate Agents
http://www.kevinhenry.co.uk/

Handicap Doubles – Goddards Stoves
http://www.goddardselectrical.co.uk/stoves.html

Scratch Singles – Square One Cafe
http://square1cafe.co.uk/

Scratch Plus Singles – The Fleur De Lys, Widdington
http://thefleurdelys.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/

Singles Tournament Success For Wells, Parradine and Selvey!

May 20, 2014May 20, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Saturday 17 May 2014 saw the remaining three Singles finals being played out to a conclusion at Saffron Snooker Club, below is a brief report on each final.

Scratch Plus Singles Final – Nick Selvey v Andy Webb
In the afternoon Nick Selvey and Andy Webb locked horns in the Scratch Plus Singles final and the match was nip-and-tuck all the way through with Selvey initially going 1-0 up [59-15], only to lose the next two frames [52-62, 19-34] to go 2-1 down. Selvey dug deep to level the match at 2-2 [59-46] in a close frame, and managed to continue momentum to also win the final frame 78-51 and the match 3-2 overall. Congratulations to Nick in what has been an up-and-down season for him, and commiserations to Andy who by contrast has had an excellent run of form this year and knocked in the joint highest break of 46 in the tournament.
Dan Lewis officiated.

Handicap Singles Final – Steve Parradine v Joe Fanthorpe
With neither player not known for their quick style of play, this match was always going to keep the table light on for a couple of hours! Joe ‘raced’ into an early lead after the opening frame took around one hour to take the frame [71-49], and Steve ‘quickly’ replied after the second hour had passed to level at 1-1 [67-46]. After a brief comfort/buffet break, the match resumed and Steve ground out frame three 68-55. With his nose in front, momentum seemed to swing his way and Steve secured victory 74-40 in frame four to win the match 3-1 after around four hours of play and to take the Handicap Singles title. Both players showed incredible stamina and the match was played with a lot of grit and determination. Congratulations to Steve who has had his best ever season in the league and richly deserves his ‘Three Player Division – Player of the Year’ Award. Commiserations to Joe who had a fantastic second half in the league and won the President’s Cup plate.
Mark Cooper refereed and Stewart Hart scored the match.

Scratch Singles Final – Jonathan Wells v Darren Edmonston
Given the form both players have shown in the second half of the season and commencing at 6.30pm in a best-of-seven final, many had thought that by 9pm we would have a winner…however for the first time in league history the Scratch Final went the distance not only in frames, time (4 hours), but right down to the final black!

With both players struggling to find their form, frames were traded all the way through the match. Darren took the first frame after a lengthy safety exchange [71-37, breaks DE28] and Jonathan levelled at 1-1 [69-41, breaks JW32, DE30]. Jonathan then took the lead in the match 2-1 [58-37] and the players took a 15 minute comfort/buffet break to collect their thoughts.

On the re-start, an in-off on the black by Darren forced a re-spotted black which he coolly potted to take the frame [72-65, breaks JW46, DE25]. Darren continued the momentum winning the next [63-23] to lead 3-2 and one frame away from victory, but a nicely constructed break of 52 by Jonathan once again levelled the match at 3-3 [78-6, breaks JW52].

With a final frame decider in play Darren again seized the initiative but in going down to the colours and trailing after potting the blue, Jonathan need pink and black for victory. In potting the pink, Jonathan tried to move the black off the side cushion but narrowly missed it and instead attempted a double to the corner pocket which came very close. Further attempts by both Darren and Jonathan eventually ended with Jonathan dispatching a mid range black into the corner pocket for a deserved 4-3 victory. On the night both players didn’t play at their best by any stretch of the imagination and it was one of those matches apart from the final ball there was nothing to separate the two players. Congratulations to Jonathan in winning the Scratch Singles title once again, the last time being in 2004/05. Darren is also a former winner from the 2008/09 season.
Dan Lewis officiated.

The DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League would like to thank Saffron Snooker Club for providing the tables for these finals, and to Dan Lewis, Mark Cooper and Stewart Hart for their officiating duties.

2013/14 League Season – Tournament Finals / Trophy Presentation Evening

May 6, 2014May 18, 2014www.snooker-league.org

For those that may wish to come along to watch one of the tournament finals, please see below the current schedule of dates, venues and start times.

Handicap Doubles Final – Monday 12 May 2014 at Whittlesford Club, 7.30pm start [best-of-5]
Bothwell/Bothwell 3-0 Manley/Jones

League Cup Final – Tuesday 13 May 2014 at Sawbridgeworth USC, 7.30pm start [best-of-5]
Dunmow Club 3-2 Saffron Cavaliers

Finals / Trophy Presentation Evening – Saturday 17 May 2014
Scratch Plus Singles Final – Saturday 17 May 2014 at Saffron Snooker Club, 3pm start [best-of-5]
Andy Webb 2-3 Nick Selvey

Handicap Singles Final – Saturday 17 May 2014 at Saffron Snooker Club, 7.00pm start [best-of-5]
Steve Parradine 3-1 Joe Fanthorpe

Scratch Singles Final – Saturday 17 May 2014 at Saffron Snooker Club, 6.30pm start [best-of-7]
Jonathan Wells 3-2 Darren Edmonston

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).

League Cup – Semi Final Round [to be played w/c Monday 5 May 2014]

May 1, 2014May 7, 2014www.snooker-league.org

The draw for the League Cup Semi Finals is detailed below, all spectators are welcome to come along and watch these matches unfold. The format remains as previous rounds, 4 players playing 1 frame each and if it is 2-2 after the 4 frames, then each team captain nominates one of their players to play a sudden death play off frame for a place in the final.

As these matches are being played at a neutral venue, no team has home advantage or the advantage of choosing who plays who, so at the start of the match, each team should write down their order 1,2,3,4 on a separate piece of paper and then turn them over and the referee should then write out the match card.

Tuesday 6 May 2014 – Saffron Flukes 0-3 Dunmow Club at Whittlesford Club

Wednesday 7 May 2014 – Saffron Cavaliers 3-1 BSSC B at Takeley Social Club

League Cup – Quarter Final Round [to be played w/c Monday 28 April 2014]

April 24, 2014May 1, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Just a reminder to those teams that are still in the League Cup that the Quarter Final Round commences next week, w/c Monday 28 April 2014. All matches are to be played on the home teams usual league night. League cup matches cannot be cancelled but can be re-arranged to be played earlier than the due date if necessary with the agreement of both captains. Please see the league rules for further information.

To view the drawsheet please click here.

Quarter Final Results updated 1 May 2014;
Newport Wanderers 1-3 Saffron Flukes
Widdington Warriors 0-4 Dunmow Club
Snooker Cavaliers 3-0 Saffron Pockets B
Sawston 2-3 BSSC B

2013/14 League Season – Tournament Semi Finals VENUES ADDED

April 18, 2014May 7, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Friday 18 April 2014 – Please see below updated post, venues now added.
Results will be added as matches are played.

Handicap Singles
SF1 – Steve Parradine 3-0 Roger Loveday

Handicap Singles – Monday 21 April 2014 [Sawbridgeworth USC]
SF2 – Joe Fanthorpe 3-2 Spencer Hewitt

Handicap Doubles
SF1 – Bothwell/Bothwell 3-1 Croxford/Breen

Handicap Doubles – Tuesday 22 April 2014 [Whittlesford Club]
SF2 – Manley/Jones 2-0 Patmore/Sawyer

Scratch Plus Singles – Tuesday 29 April 2014 [Sawbridgeworth USC]
SF1 – Steve Parradine 0-3 Andy Webb

Scratch Plus Singles – Tuesday 29 April 2014 [Saffron Snooker Club]
SF2 – Adrian Shoebridge 0-3 Nick Selvey

Scratch Singles – Tuesday 6 May 2014 [Saffron Snooker Club]
SF1 – Adam Ingram 1-3 Jonathan Wells

Scratch Singles – Wednesday 30 April 2014 [Dunmow Club]
SF2 – Darren Edmonston 3-0 Russell Huxter

Following the Quarter Final Round of the League Cup, the Semi Final draw and venues will be confirmed.

2013/14 League Season – Tournament Semi Finals

April 1, 2014April 4, 2014www.snooker-league.org

To all those players that have made it through to the Semi Finals stage of a league tournament…congratulations! Please note that the availability of league venues is currently being finalised so that neutral tables/referees etc can be provided for these matches, and these will be announced shortly.

The dates for all Semi Finals were published at the start of the season on the Season Calendar and 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.

Handicap Singles – Monday 21 April 2014
SF1 – Steve Parradine v Roger Loveday
SF2 – Joe Fanthorpe v Spencer Hewitt

Handicap Doubles – Tuesday 22 April 2014
SF1 – Bothwell/Bothwell v Croxford/Breen
SF2 – Manley/Jones v Patmore/Sawyer

Scratch Plus Singles – Tuesday 29 April 2014
SF1 – Steve Parradine v Andy Webb
SF2 – Adrian Shoebridge v Nick Selvey

Scratch Singles – Tuesday 6 May 2014 / Wednesday 30 April 2014
SF1 – Adam Ingram v Jonathan Wells
SF2 – Darren Edmonston v Russell Huxter

BS Snooker League Retain Challenge Trophy

March 23, 2014December 5, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Held at Harlow War Memorial Institute on Sunday 23 March 2014 and in a closely matched tournament, the Bishop’s Stortford Snooker League showed steely determination going into the final round of the day to win 7-5 and retain the Bishop’s Stortford Challenge Trophy by winning 26 frames overall to Saffron Walden’s 22.

Player Of The Tournament was Bishop’s Stortford’s Sean Wade who won 6 frames out of 8 played. There was no high break over 25 on the day but at least 5 players claimed a high break of 24!

The DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League would like to thank Marc Ridout for organising the event, Harlow War Memorial Institute for providing the venue for the tournament, and our sponsor for the tournament, SNOOKERSUCCESS. The Bishop’s Stortford League also obtained a sponsor, MAG American who we would like to thank for their support as well.

Round-by-Round Results and Player Statistics are as follows:

T1 Nobby Clarke 1-1 Neil Winter

T1 Nobby Clarke 1-1 Aaron Gibson

T1 Nobby Clarke 0-2 Bob Burling

T1 Nobby Clarke 2-0 Adrian Shoebridge

T2 Mick Westby 1-1 Bob Burling

T2 Mick Westby 1-1 Neil Winter

T2 Mick Westby 1-1 Aaron Gibson

T2 Mick Westby 2-0 Chris Clarke

T3 Sean Wade 2-0 Aaron Gibson

T3 Sean Wade 1-1 Bob Burling

T3 Sean Wade 1-1 Neil Winter

T3 Sean Wade 2-0 Mark Patmore

T4 Don Johnson 1-1 Chris Clarke

T4 Don Johnson 1-1 Mark Patmore

T4 Don Johnson 1-1 Adrian Shoebridge

T4 Don Johnson 1-1 Bob Burling

T5 Jack Bothwell 2-0 Adrian Shoebridge

T5 Jack Bothwell 2-0 Chris Clarke

T5 Jack Bothwell 1-1 Mark Patmore

T5 Jack Bothwell 0-2 Neil Winter

T6 Bill Pullum 1-1 Mark Patmore

T6 Bill Pullum 1-1 Adrian Shoebridge

T6 Bill Pullum 0-2 Chris Clarke

T6 Bill Pullum 0-2 Aaron Gibson

Total Score: 26-22

Bishop’s Stortford Players (won/lost):

Mick Westby 5-3

Nobby Clarke 4-4

Sean Wade 6-2

Don Johnson 4-4

Jack Bothwell 5-3

Bill Pullum 2-6

Saffron Walden Players (won/lost):

Bob Burling 5-3

Neil Winter 5-3

Aaron Gibson 4-4

Chris Clarke 3-5

Adrian Shoebridge 2-6

Mark Patmore 3-5

Website links for tournament sponsors, please click on a logo below to visit their website.

DEADLINE : Quarter Finals Round Handicap Singles/Handicap Doubles/Scratch Singles/Scratch Plus Singles – Monday 31 March 2014

March 21, 2014www.snooker-league.org

Just a reminder that all Quarter Finals Round matches in the Handicap Singles, Handicap Doubles, Scratch Singles & Scratch Plus Singles must be played by Monday 31 March 2014.

Please text results promptly to Adam Ingram so the drawsheets for the Semi Finals can be finalised.

The dates for each semi final match are on the league website. As these matches are to be played on a neutral table, venues will be confirmed in due course following the completion of the quarter finals.