Only 1 Place Left: Memorial Cup Tournament – Sunday 29 November 2015

November 26, 2015October 11, 2017www.snooker-league.org

Updated 28.11.15 – There is now only 1 place left from the 20 spaces available so if you want to play potentially 9 frames of snooker for only £10 you had better get in quick! No entries are being accepted on the day and all spaces must be paid for in advance, the following league players have entered and paid so far;

1. Steve Stalley
2. Mark Patmore
3. Leon Mozejko
4. Aaron Gibson
5. Ben Westwood
6. Bob Fox
7. Mark Halls
8. Bob Burling
9. Spike Braybrooke
10.Richard Maylon
11.John Manley
12.Martin Capdeville
13.Tom Sawyer
14.Richard Breen
15.Phil Chapman
16.Simon Chapman
17.Richard Livings
18.Rob Spackman
19.Andy Marshall

The winner of the tournament will receive a pair of tickets to the Masters Snooker Tournament in January. £10 will go to the runner up and the highest break of the tournament.

Following the success of last season’s Memorial Cup, the format will once again be limited to 20 players and be played in the format of round robin singles in 2 groups of 10 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 semi finals stage. Both the semi finals and the final will be best-of-three frames.

Date: Sunday 29 November 2015
Registration from: 10.00am
Start time: 10.30am
Venue: Saffron Snooker Club

During the day, an auction will be held for a pair of tickets to an afternoon/evening session at the Master Snooker Tournament in January 2016, the proceeds of which will be donated to 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.

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

League Cup – Last 32 Round [to be played w/c 14 December 2015]

November 8, 2015October 31, 2015www.snooker-league.org

The League Cup Drawsheet for the Last 32 Round is online and all matches are to be played during w/c 14 December 2015. 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.

To view the drawsheet click here.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our tournament sponsor, ION Science Ltd. Please visit their website at http://www.ionscience.com/ for further details.

2015/16 League Season Update – November 2015

November 1, 2015November 1, 2015www.snooker-league.org

With 8 matches played to date [Sunday 1 November 2015] in both league divisions, here is a summary of how the 2015/16 league season is starting to unfold…

Three Player Division
Whittlesford Social Club are the current Three Player Division league leaders on 31 points, with new team Burnt Mill Bandits closely behind on 29 points. Saffron Snooker Spiders are in third with 29 points. With only 2 points separating the top 3 places, this season’s title looks like it could go the distance.

Burnt Mill’s Jason Pegram currently has the Three Player Division highest break of 78.

Four Player Division
Saffron Snooker Flukes on 21 points, lead Widdington Warriors by 1 point on 20 points with Sawston Jets following closely in third spot on 18 points. Widdington Warriors are the only team in the league to be unbeaten having won 4 matches and drawn 4 matches.

Newport A’s Aaron Gibson currently has the Four Player Division highest break of 41.

Memorial Cup Tournament – Sunday 29 November 2015

October 31, 2015October 11, 2017www.snooker-league.org

Date: Sunday 29 November 2015
Registration from: 10.00am
Start time: 10.30am
Venue: Saffron Snooker Club

During the day, an auction will be held for a pair of tickets to an afternoon/evening session at the Master Snooker Tournament in January 2016, the proceeds of which will be donated to charity.

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

Last 32 Round – Handicap Singles and Handicap Doubles

October 30, 2015www.snooker-league.org

The drawsheets for the Last 32 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 November 2015 and played by 28 November 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.

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

Miss Rule Clarification – Playing Swerve Shots

October 28, 2015www.snooker-league.org

The subject of the Miss Rule comes up every season…one recent confusion in a league match concerned the use of the swerve shot when attempting to escape from a snooker.

Accordingly, the Committee wish to clarify to all league players and referees that when playing a swerve shot that doesn’t result in contact with the ball on, that a Miss should ALWAYS be called irrespective of the final margin of error.

A swerve shot is defined by striking down on the cue ball with the butt of the cue raised higher than the cue tip with either left or right hand side applied.

Should you require any further clarification on the above, our resident expert Dan Lewis is happy to take you call.

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

REMINDER: Deadline For Tournament Entries – Sunday 27 September 2015

September 23, 2015September 23, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Just a quick reminder for those teams that haven’t as yet submitted their Tournament Entry Form…

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/

Should you have any queries then please do not hesitate to contact the Tournament Secretary – Adam Ingram on 07901 723360.

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

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/

2015/16 League Season – Three Player/Four Player Fixtures & Player Handicaps

August 23, 2015August 26, 2015www.snooker-league.org

Due to the Saffron Snooker Cavaliers pulling out of the league after the fixtures had been completed, the fixtures have had to be completely re-worked and this has caused some logistical issues. The full fixtures list is currently being finalised but in the interim please find below the fixtures for both divisions for the first 5 matches. Player Handicaps for the first half of the season are now uploaded, again some late player registrations have added to the delays in finalising.

**update 26.08.15 – the full fixtures for both divisions are now on the league website**

THREE PLAYER DIVISION FIXTURES – 2015/16 SEASON

WEEK 1 – WEEK COMMENCING 7TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Monday	NEWPORT WANDERERS	V	SAFFRON SPIDERS
Monday	BURNT MILL BANDITS	V	SAFFRON POCKETS
Monday	TAKELEY HIGHWAYMEN	V	DUNMOW
Tuesday	RBL ROGUES	V	WHITTLESFORD
Tuesday	SAFFRON SWIFTS	V	SAFFRON STARS
Tuesday	BIRCHANGER	V	NEWPORT CLUB
Tuesday	BSSC	V	SAFFRON FLUKIERS

WEEK 2 – WEEK COMMENCING 14TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Monday	WHITTLESFORD	V	SAFFRON SWIFTS
Monday	DUNMOW	V	RBL ROGUES
Monday	BURNT MILL BANDITS	V	NEWPORT WANDERERS
Tuesday	SAFFRON POCKETS	V	SAFFRON FLUKIERS
Tuesday	SAFFRON STARS	V	BIRCHANGER
Tuesday	SAFFRON SPIDERS	V	TAKELEY HIGHWAYMEN
Wednesday	NEWPORT CLUB	V	BSSC

WEEK 3 – WEEK COMMENCING 21ST SEPTEMBER 2015
Monday	NEWPORT WANDERERS	V	SAFFRON POCKETS
Monday	TAKELEY HIGHWAYMEN	V	BURNT MILL BANDITS
Tuesday	RBL ROGUES	V	SAFFRON SPIDERS
Tuesday	SAFFRON SWIFTS	V	DUNMOW
Tuesday	BIRCHANGER	V	WHITTLESFORD
Tuesday	BSSC	V	SAFFRON STARS
Tuesday	SAFFRON FLUKIERS	V	NEWPORT CLUB

WEEK 4 – WEEK COMMENCING 28TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Monday	WHITTLESFORD	V	BSSC
Monday	DUNMOW	V	BIRCHANGER
Monday	BURNT MILL BANDITS	V	RBL ROGUES
Monday	NEWPORT WANDERERS	V	TAKELEY HIGHWAYMEN
Tuesday	SAFFRON POCKETS	V	NEWPORT CLUB
Tuesday	SAFFRON STARS	V	SAFFRON FLUKIERS
Tuesday	SAFFRON SPIDERS	V	SAFFRON SWIFTS

WEEK 5 – WEEK COMMENCING 5TH OCTOBER 2015
MONDAY	TAKELEY HIGHWAYMEN	V	SAFFRON POCKETS
TUESDAY	RBL ROGUES	V	NEWPORT WANDERERS
TUESDAY	SAFFRON SWIFTS	V	BURNT MILL BANDITS
TUESDAY	BIRCHANGER	V	SAFFRON SPIDERS
TUESDAY	BSSC	V	DUNMOW
TUESDAY	SAFFRON FLUKIERS	V	WHITTLESFORD
WEDNESDAY	NEWPORT CLUB	V	SAFFRON STARS

FOUR PLAYER DIVISION FIXTURES – 2015/16 SEASON

WEEK 1 – WEEK COMMENCING 7TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Tuesday	NEWPORT A	V	SAFFRON FLUKES
Tuesday	WIDDINGTON WARRIORS	V	SAWSTON JETS
Wednesday	NEWPORT B	V	SAFFRON EX CONS
Wednesday	TAKELEY CHIPMUNKS	V	NEWPORT C

WEEK 2 – WEEK COMMENCING 14TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Monday	NEWPORT C	V	SAWSTON JETS
Tuesday	NEWPORT A	V	SAFFRON EX CONS
Tuesday	WIDDINGTON WARRIORS	V	NEWPORT B
Wednesday	TAKELEY CHIPMUNKS	V	SAFFRON FLUKES

WEEK 3 – WEEK COMMENCING 21ST SEPTEMBER 2015
Monday	SAWSTON JETS	V	TAKELEY CHIPMUNKS
Wednesday	SAFFRON EX CONS	V	NEWPORT C
Wednesday	NEWPORT B	V	NEWPORT A
Wednesday	SAFFRON FLUKES	V	WIDDINGTON WARRIORS

WEEK 4 – WEEK COMMENCING 28TH SEPTEMBER 2015
Tuesday	NEWPORT A	V	WIDDINGTON WARRIORS
Wednesday	SAFFRON FLUKES	V	NEWPORT C
Wednesday	SAFFRON EX CONS	V	SAWSTON JETS
Wednesday	NEWPORT B	V	TAKELEY CHIPMUNKS

WEEK 5 – WEEK COMMENCING 5TH OCTOBER 2015
Monday	SAWSTON JETS	V	SAFFRON FLUKES
Monday	NEWPORT C	V	NEWPORT B
Tuesday	WIDDINGTON WARRIORS	V	SAFFRON EX CONS
Wednesday	TAKELEY CHIPMUNKS	V	NEWPORT A

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

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

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