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James Eales & Jordan Evetts - Tony Marsh Pairs Cup Winners
The Pairs Final was a very tight affair with Jordan Evetts compiling a 46 break in the first frame, and Ben Brown replying with a 39 break in the second, to make the scoreline 1-1 at the short interval.
The game slowed up after the break but James Eales & Jordan Evetts took the next 2 frames to overcome Ben Brown & Myles Matthews 3-1.
Thanks to everyone that came to support both pairings; it was a decent crowd.
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James Walsh - Individual Handicap Winner
James Walsh took to the table again after his first title this week in the Under 35’s, this time to beat Sati Virdi in the Individual Handicap Final.
Walsh looked comfortable throughout and took his 2nd title of the week, defeating Virdi 4-0.
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Deller, Lang, McKowen - Dave Metcalfe 3 Man Winners
The battle of both Warwick Cons sides.
Deller, Lang & McKowen overcame their team mates Parkin, Wagstaff & Hanlon convincingly, with a 4-0 win.
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James Walsh - Eric Briggs Under 35s Winner
Congratulations to James Walsh on his first Under 35’s title, overcoming Ben Brown in the final 4-0.
It was a slow start from both, but James Walsh seemed to just get better and better as the match went on, sealing the final frame with a nice couple of breaks, 20 & 27.
Commiserations to Ben, but well done for reaching the final.
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Jordan Evetts - Ray Carter Singles Cup Winner
Congratulations to Jordan Evetts for winning his maiden Ray Carter Singles title, defeating Sam Maxted 5-2.
Commiserations to Sam, but well done on reaching the final.
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Stan Ward + Dave Row Final Winners
Congratulations to Home Guard 2nd on their Stan Ward Cup Final 4-2 victory over Warwick Cons 1st at the Lillington Club.
And to Kenilworth Abbey 2nd who retain the Dave Row Cup by defeating Warwick Cons 2nd at the Kenilworth Abbey club.
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Phil Parkin - Bob Gilliard Shootout Winner
"Wow wow wow!!! What a long day that was, but WHAT A DAY is was!"
"Thank you to everyone who participated in this year Bob Gillard Memorial Shootout, for a special gentleman on & off the table who represented the Leamington League for decades!!
It was, in the end, myself who beat James Eales in a final that was over for me until the final 2mins. Thank you to those who stayed until the bitter end supporting the event.
Big thanks for Ian Wagstaff for refereeing with myself throughout the day, Mark Quinton on the MC and those that took over when he left, Danny Trinder & Kevin Robinson.
A huge thank you to Josh Boyce & Scott McGee, the guys from Vision Streaming for the shot clock, scoring and the live streaming of the event.
Thank you to my Mum who took all the time to make an amazing buffet, as always!
And finally, to the Lillington-Club Lime-Ave for allowing us to hold this annual event.
I hope I haven’t missed anyone out."
Phil Parkin - LDBSA Competitions Secretary.
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Ben Deller - Cliff Webb Memorial Trophy (6 Reds) Winner
Ben Deller beat Mike Hopkins 5-0 to retain the 6 Reds title.
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Ben Deller - Fred Cowell Winner
Ben Deller won on the pink to beat Kevin Robinson in the final of the Fred Cowell Cup, immediately after beating Dave Teboul on the pink in his semi-final.
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Alan Batchelder - Tony Wells Over 65s Cup Winner
Alan Batchelder returned to the match table immediately after his billiards final defeat, to compete in the Over 65’s final, with a 2-0 victory over Robert Holloway.
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Ian Wagstaff - Pete Hiley Over 50s Cup Winner
The Over 50’s Final started with a very slow paced game in which both players really struggled with the speed of the table. Ian Wagstaff came out victor 2-0 over Dave Simmonds, where he finished off with a nice 38 break, before missing the final black.
Ian said; "Chuffed to retain my over 50s title in Leamington & District Snooker League beating Dave Simmonds 2 0 in final at Lillington club."
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Pairs Competition Name
It has been decided by the LDBSA Committee to assign a name to currently unnamed Pairs competition.
The Pairs Cup will now be known as the Tony Marsh Pairs Cup.
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LDBSA Rule 13 - Match Start Time
Snooker Captains - and players.
The following is an extract from the LDBSA Rule 13;
"All matches MUST commence at 7.45pm with continuous play."
Rule 13 also states;
"It is the responsibility of the captain to inform his opposing captain if any of his players are going to be late. Any player who keeps his opponent waiting more than 15 minutes will render himself liable to forfeit his game if claimed by his opponent's captain. This includes a player having to wait more than 15 minutes when a match table is free."
Please don't wait until its your turn to play; to buy a drink, have a smoke, go to the toilet, or phone your mother to say you are about to play your frame of snooker.
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WPBSA - Section 5 The Officials
SECTION 5 THE OFFICIALS
1. The Referee shall not:
(iv) answer any question regarding the difference in scores.
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Postponements - Rule 9.
Matches may be postponed only in very exceptional circumstances and with the approval of the Management Committee. If a team wishes to postpone a match due to a lack of players, they must contact the Match Secretary at least 48 hours before the match is due to take place. Only one match per season can be postponed without penalty, and subsequent postponements will incur a two point deduction.
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WPBSA - Rule 9. Ball on Edge of Pocket
When a ball falls into a pocket without being hit by another ball, and:
(a) Being no part of any stroke in progress, it shall be replaced and any
points previously scored shall count.
(b)...
(c) If a ball balances momentarily on the edge of a pocket and then falls in; it
shall count as in the pocket and not be replaced.
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WPBSA - Rule 7. Spotting Colours
(a) A player shall not be held responsible for any mistake by the referee in failing to spot correctly any ball.
(c) If a stroke is made with a ball or balls not correctly spotted, they will be considered to be correctly spotted for subsequent strokes. Any colour incorrectly missing from the table will be spotted:
. . . . (i) without penalty when discovered if missing due to previous
oversight;
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WPBSA - Rule 4. End of Frame, Game or Match
4. End of Frame, Game or Match
(a) When Black is the only object ball remaining on the table, the first score or foul ends the frame excepting only if the following conditions both apply:
. . . . (i) the scores are then equal; and
. . . . (ii) aggregate scores are not relevant.
(b) When both conditions in (a) above apply:
. . . . (i) the Black is spotted;
. . . . (ii) the players draw lots for choice of playing next;
. . . . (iii) the next player plays from in-hand; and
. . . . (iv) the next score or foul ends the frame.
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WPBSA Definition 1. Frame
1. Frame
A frame of snooker comprises the period of the play from the start, see Section 3 Rule 3(c), with all the balls set as described in Section 3 Rule 2, each player playing in turn until the frame is completed by:
(a) concession by any player during his turn;
(b) claim by the striker when; Black is the only object ball remaining on the
table, aggregate points are not relevant, and there is a difference of more than seven points between the scores in his favour;
(c) the final pot or foul when; Black is the only object ball remaining on the
table (see Section 3 Rule 4); or
(d) being awarded by the referee under Section 3 Rule 14(d) (ii) or Section 4
Rule 2.
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WPBSA - Rule 7. Spotting Colours
(d) If a colour has to be spotted and its own spot is occupied, it shall be
placed on the highest value spot available.
(f) If all spots are occupied, the colour shall be placed as near its own spot as possible, between that spot and the nearest part of the top cushion.
