PLEASE READ CAREFULLY AND APPLY - 'FOUL AND A MISS'
September 16, 2025
BYFLEET LEAGUE ‘FOUL AND A MISS RULE’ GUIDANCE FOR THE 2025 SNOOKER SEASON ADOPTED PROPOSAL AT 2025 A.G.M. It is not reasonable to expect refs in the league (who are usually players themselves) to fairly and accurately judge the ‘foul and a miss rule’ as per the current WPSA rule book. Who better to decide if the attempt was made to the best of their ability than the player themselves? So, this is how it works. If a possible ‘foul & a miss’ is played the ref asks the STRIKER, “do you feel that is a miss?” If the striker says no then that’s it, no miss is called and there is to be absolutely no debate at all from anyone regarding this call. Honesty in snooker is the best compared to any other sport. We all call fouls on ourselves and both Cuestars and Snookerz have found the same happens in the application of this amendment to the miss rule. Also, the rule polices itself because the striker knows that many people watching knows their ability and will know if they are being ‘too easy’ on themselves – so they don’t do it. This system was recently trialed by the league at last seasons finals nights with no issues and positive feedback. All other aspects of the miss rule will be as they are in the current WPBSA rule book. You can view the rule book here : https://wpbsa.com/rules/ Its section 14 in the rule book, pages 29 to 31. The Foul & A Miss rule, (like the LBW rule in cricket) is probably the rule most players simply do not correctly know or assume its something its not. We would urge you therefore take the time to have a look at the rule, if you’re unsure about what it actually says. This new application of the ‘Foul & A Miss’ Rule is designed to stop conflict caused by the application of the ‘Foul & A Miss’ rule , and take all the pressure off anyone who is refereeing the frame in question. Contentious issues & feedback should be reported to our secretary Andy Darken via email to ‘Andy@byfleetleague.co.uk’. [Full Story]

A MUST WATCH FOR ENTHUSIASTS OR INSOMNIACS.
September 13, 2025
“The Byfleet League now has its own dedicated YouTube channel. https://www.youtube.com/@ByfleetLeagueTV-b9n Log on now to see a preview of the new Snooker season and the draw for the Snooker Handicap tournament”. Well done Phil. [Full Story]

NEW APPOINTMENT TO LEAGUE COMMITTEE.
July 16, 2025
I am delighted to announce that at Monday's AGM the members elected TERRY TEEMAN to the committee. TERRY brings a wealth of experience and passion of and to grass roots snooker. He has contributed greatly to the Byfleet League over recent seasons in many ways both publicly and privately. Welcome aboard TERRY. Full list of officials are: JIM ANGUS - President, ANDY SMITH - Vice President, KELVIN JONES - Chairman/Treasurer, ANDY DARKEN - Secretary, TREVOR CONNORS - Match Secretary, PHIL VOWELS - Competition Secretary. We will endeavour to update the website with this list in due course. KJ [Full Story]

EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ALBANIA
July 15, 2025
Woking's DALTON LAWRENCE quest to become the number one player in the World Disability Billiards and Snooker Category 5 continues with his entry to the European Championships in Albania from October 15th - October 19th. A donation, no matter the size, will directly support Dalton's travel and accommodation costs in addition any business that is prepared to sponsor him will have their company promoted at the event and on Dalton's facebook page. Every contribution will make a difference. If you can help, please PM Dalton on facebook or contact him on 07830 696868. For details of the association check out 'www.wdbs.info'. [Full Story]

LEAGUE'S RECORD BREAKS AND CENTURIONS
November 1, 2024
A summary of the highest breaks in the Byfleet Billiards and Snooker League follow: [Full Story]