2016/17 League Season – First Half Review

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The first half of the 2016/17 League Season has produced some fantastic snooker so far, here is a quick review at the half way stage;

Three Player Division
After 15 matches played and with the largest ever division of 16 teams, Takeley Cueballs on 58 points lead their stable mates Takeley Hurricanes by 1 point who are on 57 points.  In third spot on 54 points Birchanger Social Club continue a great run of form.  Propping the bottom of the table up are Saffron Snooker Spiders with 28 points – can they do what BSRBL Rogues did last season and produce a title winning comeback?  Having said that, defending champions BSRBL Rogues are 2nd from bottom on 34 points, surely they can’t do it again…can they?

The high break in the Three Player Division has changed hands a few times and is currently held by S Painot (JP’s Outlaws) with 99.  Will we get a ton this season?

Four Player Division
After 12 matches played, Saffron Snooker Flukes lead the rest of the division with 30 points, 1 point ahead of Newport C on 29 points and 3 points ahead of defending champions Widdington Warriors on 27 points.

No high break over 25 has yet to be formally recorded – if we have missed it please let us know!

With the Last 16 Round of the League Cup being played w/c 9 January 2017, both divisions restart the following week during w/c 16 January 2017.

Don’t forget that all tournament drawsheets have been updated and the next rounds are now in play.

SWDSL Historical Roll Of Honour Of League And Tournament Winners Including High Breaks

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For those of you that like your snooker history and statistics, the SWDSL Historical Roll Of Honour has been updated to include last season’s results.  All recorded league winners, tournament winners and high breaks since the league was first started in 1962 can be found, please click here to view.

Last 16 Round – Handicap Singles and Handicap Doubles

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The drawsheets for the Last 16 Round of the Handicap Singles and Handicap Doubles are now updated on the league website.  Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 February 2017 and played by 28 February 2017.

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.

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

Last 32 Round – The John Webb Plate

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The drawsheet for the Last 32 Round of the John Webb Plate [Handicap Singles Plate tournament] is now uploaded to the league website.  Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 January 2017 and played by 28 January 2017.

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.

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

League Cup – Last 16 Round [to be played w/c 9 January 2017]

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The League Cup Drawsheet for the Last 16 Round is online and all matches are to be played during w/c 9 January 2017.  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.

Captains – Please don’t forget to submit a Results Card for all League Cup matches as frames won and lost count towards a player’s handicap.

Last 32 Round – Scratch Plus Singles

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The drawsheet for the Last 32 Round of the Scratch Plus Singles is now uploaded to the league website.  Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 January 2017 and played by 28 January 2017.

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.

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

Last 32 Round – Scratch Singles

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The drawsheet for the Last 32 Round of the Scratch Singles is now uploaded to the league website.  Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 January 2017 and played by 28 January 2017.

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.

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

Captain’s Draw: Congratulations to Masters Ticket Winners Andy Marshall and Steve Stalley

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On Monday 19 December 2016 a draw took place at Dunmow Club for two pairs of tickets for the Masters Snooker tournament on Monday 16 January 2017.  The tickets purchased by the league are for both the afternoon and evening sessions for the lucky winner and a guest.  All the team captains for both the Three Player and Four Player Divisions were ‘put in the hat’ and the lucky winners pulled out are Andy Marshall – Takeley Cueballs and Steve Stalley – Saffron Flukes.  Joining them on the day will be Spike Braybrooke who won a pair of tickets for winning the Memorial Cup held in November.

The matches they will see on Monday 16 January 2017 are;
1pm: John Higgins v Mark Allen
7pm: Stuart Bingham v Joe Perry

In the last couple of years, both Stuart Bingham and Joe Perry have attended our annual Finals / Trophy Presentation evening as our guest of honour.

New Bishop’s Stortford Challenge Sponsor – CARRIAGES of Eden End Ltd

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The Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram is pleased to announce that CARRIAGES of Eden End Ltd have agreed to sponsor the Bishop’s Stortford Challenge tournament for the 2016/17 League Season.  Many thanks to Mrs Pegram for her support to the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League.

Please click on the link below to visit their website.
http://www.carriages.co.uk/

Tel: +44 (0) 1279 717100
E-mail: admin@carriages.co.uk

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Established in 1992 Carriages have been supplying corporate car services to multi-national companies. We offer total ground transportation management including airport transfers, meetings, roadshows, conferences, functions and tours. At all times we aim to provide 100% guaranteed satisfaction.

 

New President’s Cup Sponsor – Refurb & Development Ltd

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The Tournament Secretary Adam Ingram is pleased to announce that Refurb & Development Ltd have agreed to sponsor the President’s Cup for the 2016/17 League Season.
Many thanks to Nick and Chris Selvey for their support to the DMC Leisure Saffron Walden & District Snooker League.

League Cup – Last 32 Round [to be played w/c 19 December 2016]

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The League Cup Drawsheet for the Last 32 Round is online and all matches are to be played during w/c 19 December 2016.  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.  The Last 16 Round will be played w/c 9 January 2017.

To view the drawsheet click here.

 

Super Spike Wins The 2016 Memorial Cup!

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The DMC Leisure Saffron Walden and District Snooker League Annual Memorial Cup event was hosted at Saffron Snooker Club on Sunday 27 November 2016.  The tournament remembers all players that have contributed to the league over its history, whom are sadly no longer with us.

The tournament comprised of a field of 20 league players split into two groups of 10.  Single frame round robin handicapped format with a 30 minute time limit per frame.  The two highest placed finishers from each group progressed to the knock out semi finals.

The group stages played out with many expected close frames however some players failed to produce their normal form.  Subsequently a high tally of frames was required to progress to the semi finals.  Three players from Group A (Andy Marshall, Aaron Gibson and Richard Malyon) and two players from Group B (Spike Braybrooke and Rob Spackman) all played well and won 7 from 9 frames.  Unfortunately on count back Richard Malyon having lost to both Andy and Aaron did not progress to the Semi finals.  Head to head results also decided the group winners and runners up positions.

Group A – Winner: Andy Marshall, Runner Up: Aaron Gibson

Group B – Winner: Spike Braybrooke, Runner Up: Rob Spackman

SF1: Andy Marshall 1-0 Rob Spackman

SF2: Spike Braybrooke 1-0 Aaron Gibson

After well composed performances the two progressing players Andy Marshall and Spike Braybrooke would now contest a best of three match in a repeat of the 2015 final.

Final: Andy Marshall 1-2 Spike Braybrooke

Defending champion Andy Marshall struck first winning frame one. Spike Braybrooke however continuing to play valiantly levelled the match.  The all important final frame saw a few nervy shots from both players; however Andy Marshall failed to make the most of his chances, enabling Braybooke to establish a commanding point’s lead to claim the 2016 Memorial Cup.

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The tournament high break was well contested between Adam Ingram and an on form Rob Spackman.  Adam’s highest a well worked 71 was bettered by a fantastic 88 from Rob Spackman.

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The DMC Leisure Saffron Walden and District Snooker League committee would like to thank Saffron Snooker Club for once again providing the venue for the event, and the league players for once again contributing to an excellent days snooker enjoyed by all.  Also thanks to our League President Dan Lewis for directing the event with assistance from present committee members.

2016 Memorial Cup Winner – Spike Braybrooke

Runner-Up – Andy Marshall

High break – Rob Spackman (88)

Tournament Report by Phil Chapman

Last 32 Round : Handicap Singles and Handicap Doubles

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The drawsheets for the Last 32 Round of the Handicap Singles and Handicap Doubles have been updated.  Please note that all matches are to be arranged by 14 November 2016 and played by 28 November 2016.

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.

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 27 November 2016 **Fully Booked**

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Following the success of previous seasons, the Memorial Cup will once again be played in the format of round robin singles 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 semi finals stage.  Both the semi finals and the final will be best-of-three frames.  Entry will be limited to 20 players on a first come, first paid in advance basis.

Date: Sunday 27 November 2016
Registration from: 10.00am
Start time: 10.30am
Venue: Saffron Snooker Club

The winner of the tournament will receive a pair of tickets to an afternoon/evening session at the Master Snooker Tournament on Monday 16 January 2017.  For those not reaching the winning post,
an auction will also be held for a pair of tickets, the proceeds of which will be donated to a league chosen charity.

Due to the tournament being limited to 20 entrants, entries must be made in advance of the day.  You can secure your place 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.  If we do not have 20 entrants by 12pm on Saturday 26 November 2016 then the tournament will be cancelled and all entry monies will be returned.

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16.11.16 – Entries received;
1. A Ingram
2. A Gibson
3. L Mozejko
4. B Fox
5. P Chapman
6. S Giblin
7. R Malyon
8. S Chapman
9. R Spackman
10. M Capdeville
11. M Halls
12. A Green
13. B Burling
14. A Marshall
15. S Stalley
16. J Manley
17. D Mooney
18. S Braybrooke
19. P Barker
20. P Saville

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