BILLIARDS SEASON - FIXTURES AND COMPETITIONS ARE ON THE WEBSITE!!!
January 31, 2012
The forthcoming Billiards season's fixtures are now on the website along with the first round draws for the two billiards tournaments. Good luck and enjoy!!! [Full Story]

ENGLISH AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP - ENTRIES CLOSED
January 30, 2012
A good response from league players with the following entries; Mark Leonard, Neil Clayton, Lewis Frampton, Matt Ford, Steven Williams, Luke Hooper, Michael Eastmond, James Popplewell and Sachin Plaha. Qualifying takes place on Sunday 19th February. The scheduled venue for this region is Woking Snooker Centre. Good luck to you all, play well and enjoy your matches. [Full Story]

CANCELLATION OF LEAGUE MATCHES
January 9, 2012
At tonights league meeting the 'cancellation of matches' was discussed and I have been asked to put the rule and procedure on the website. The process is that if a team seeks to cancel a match they must contact either the match secretary, Trevor Connors 07947687930 or Kelvin Jones 07767796102 and give their reason for the cancellation. If agreed they should contact the opposing captain and try and arrange an alternative date within 28 days or before the end of that season, whichever is soonest. If no date is arranged at that point then the opposing captain can offer three dates of their choice, not all in the same week, to play the match. In Division One the following matches : Egham Utd A v Staines Cons C, West Byfleet Social A v Egham Utd A and in Divison Two - Knaphill v West Byfleet Social D and Ottershaw v Egham Utd B must be played by February 6th and the results sent or emailed to Trevor. [Full Story]

MOBILE PHONES!!!!
January 6, 2012
PLEASE MAKE SURE ALL MOBILE PHONES ARE SWITCHED OFF DURING MATCHES. IF YOU MUST USE YOUR MOBILE PHONE, LEAVE THE SNOOKER ROOM AND GIVE THE PLAYERS THE RESPECT THAT THEY DESERVE. [Full Story]

LEAGUE RECORD BREAK BY PAUL BUNYARD
November 1, 2011
In a league match on Thursday 10th November Woking Snooker Centre's PAUL BUNYARD eclipsed Sean Harvey's 2005 break of 135 with a magnificent 139 clearance. This is PAUL'S 5th century break in the Byfleet League having made his first in 1995. Despite having had two breaks from playing league and competitive snooker PAUL returned last season and helped his team retain the Premier title, won the Snooker Championship and hit the winning shot for the Inter League team. Seemingly enjoying the game again he has been playing well and good judges at Woking having been saying that in practice he has been playing some super snooker and a ton in the league was imminent. With team mate MARK LEONARD holding the Billiards Highest ever break with a staggering 141 and NEIL CLAYTON notching up two centuries last season both Woking and the Byfleet League have talent in abundance. [Full Story]

INTER LEAGUE - BYFLEET A v THAMES VALLEY A
October 31, 2011
On the eve of halloween Byfleet's Inter league teams were denied any treats both losing out in their first round matches. With the draw pitching four of the top 5 teams together in the first round it was no shock whatever the outcomes as both matches were evens each of two. The full report follows but surely it is time for the organisers to introduce seeding otherwise the annual practice of 'good teams knocking each other out' in early rounds will diminish interest. Mind you I would say that wouldn't I having drawn Harrow A and Thames Valley A twice in opening matches in the last three seasons. Albeit we went on to win the tournament the last two seasons surely the aim is to get the best two teams in the two legged final? [Full Story]

INTER LEAGUE - BYFLEET B v HARROW B
October 30, 2011
The full report follows. [Full Story]

THE DRAW, MEMBERSHIPS, MISS RULE, PRESENTATION EVENING.
October 16, 2011
Some guidelines follow for the above 4 topics. THE DRAW IN THE PREMIER DIVISION - last week two Premier teams nominated their order in a way that is contrary to how the league rule should be interpreted. For clarification whilst you are permitted to play with more than three players in all cases each two frames have to be in the following order: 1 & 2, 3 & 4 or 5 & 6. Any player playing two frames in a Premier match has to play in any of the above order. No penalty will be issued for last weeks matches but in future there will be points deducted for any manipulation of the playing order. MEMBERSHIP - The league rule that all players must be bona fide members of the club they are representing is being relaxed in order to accomodate 1. juniors 2. players that have applied for membership 3. where the club have given their permission for the player to represent them. MISS RULE - As a result of feedback at the October meeting it seems that the miss rule is again causing a problem. Following discussion this proposal was agreed, 'that as well as the referee the two players may be included in consultation if a possible miss occurs'. What does this mean? the referee doesn't call a miss but the opponent of the striker who fouled, thinks it should have been called, they may now ask their opponent 'do you agree that it should have been a miss'? If both players agree then the referee calls a miss and the cue ball may be replaced. If both players do not agree then the referee makes the final decision. This should take the onus away from referees that are not qualified and may feel in an awkward position. However, this will not apply to matches refereed by E.A.S.B. qualified referees. PRESENTATION EVENING - The 2012 Presentation Evening will be decided at the January meeting. Any clubs that wish to be considered should notify myself or a committee member before 31st December 2011. Clubs that so far have registered availability are: ADDLESTONE R.B.L., CHERTSEY SS, KNAPHILL, WEST BYFLEET SOCIAL and WEYBRIDGE SERVICES CLUB. My contact details are: Text 07767796102 or email 'Kelvin@byfleetleague.co.uk.' [Full Story]

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - CHANGES FOR 2011 -12
July 26, 2011
A well attended AGM at Chertsey SS last night voted on several proposals, some of which have immediate effect and others that are to be instigated at the start of the 2012/13 season. Please read main story. [Full Story]

LEAGUE'S RECORD BREAKS
July 11, 2011
A summary of the highest breaks in the Byfleet Billiards and Snooker League follow: [Full Story]

BILLIARDS HANDICAP - JONES TAKES TITLE DESPITE SEMI DRAMA
July 4, 2011
Kelvin Jones handicapped to give team mate Tony Charlton 30 fell over the line after both players had 4 shots each on 199 apiece in one semi final whilst Mark Leonard failed valiantly attempting to turn around a 200 point handicap against Michael Doherty. Michael holding himself together well to win by 36. Mark making breaks of 35, 42, 25, 30 and 26. [Full Story]

MATT FLOORS OPPOSITION TO WIN BILLIARDS CHAMPIONSHIP!!!
June 29, 2011
Sunninghill's MATT COOKE, runner up last year, went one better tonight to deservedly take the Billiards Championship title against Staines Cons star, MARTIN COURT in the 90minutes final. [Full Story]

BYFLEET OVERTURN DEFICIT TO RETAIN INTER LEAGUE TITLE
May 31, 2011
A magnificent 9 - 3 victory at Newbury on Sunday was more than enough to take the Inter League Champions Title for the second season running, winning on aggregate 14 -10. [Full Story]

READING v BYFLEET MATCH REPORT - PART TWO
May 30, 2011
A summary and report of the Inter League finals last two frames follow. [Full Story]

READING SHADE FIRST LEG OF INTER LEAGUE FINAL
May 16, 2011
Byfleets home leg of the Inter League final resulted in a 7 - 5 win for Reading. The return leg is at THE CRUCIBLE CLUB, in Newbury on Sunday 29th May at 3pm. [Full Story]

SNOOKER DIVISIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS!!!!
March 22, 2011
All three Divisional semi finals and final were played at Woking Snooker Centre last night. See full story for details. [Full Story]

PAUL JACKSON TAKES OVER 50'S CHAMPIONSHIP
March 10, 2011
Wokings Paul Jackson defeated last years winner Kelvin Jones in a close match 2 - 1 at the Knaphill Club last night to take the title at his first attempt. [Full Story]

ANDY BAREFIELD & JOE CHURCHILL ARE PAIRS CHAMPIONS!!!
March 3, 2011
The Walton Working Mens Division Two duo of Andy Barefield and Joe Churchill eclipsed the Premier pairing of Brad Greenwood and Russell Jones in the snooker handicap pairs final at Staines Conservative Club last night. See Mark Courts report in the main story. [Full Story]

REARRANGED LEAGUE MATCHES !!
February 25, 2011
All outstanding matches in the snooker league must be played before 17th March, which is the last fixture date. This may especially effect teams that are in either promotion or relegation zones. Under no circumstances will permission be allowed to play after 17th March. If they are not arranged and played then no points will be awarded and penalties may be imposed, subject to the committees discretion. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!! [Full Story]

FRAMPTON OVERCOMES HANDICAP TO TAKE THE HONOURS.
February 23, 2011
Lewis Frampton won his first Byfleet League individual tournament at Chertsey SS Club last night to maintain his excellent season, defeating Eghams James Popplewell in an entertaining snooker handicap final. [Full Story]

COMRADES WIN JERSEY TRIPLES!!!!
February 16, 2011
Brad Parker, Stan Bunker and Chris Stocker, the three amigos from Sunninghill Comrades ran away with the Jersey Triples Trophy at Woking Snooker Centre last night with an emphatic victory over the Weybridge Services trio of Lewis Frampton, Mick Burgess and Craig Stehenson despite conceding a 35 points handicap. [Full Story]

PAUL BUNYARD WINS THE BYFLEET SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
February 9, 2011
Team mates Paul Bunyard and Mark Leonard met in an intrigueing final of the Snooker Championship at the Chertsey SS Club tonight. Paul winning a tough battle by 3 frames to 1 with the highlight being a 77 break to lead 2 -1. [Full Story]

NORMAN WALLACE - R.I.P.
December 22, 2010
I am saddened to report the news that the league has lost one of its greatest characters, Norman Wallace, who passed away last Saturday after a long battle with cancer. [Full Story]

LEAGUE MEETING FEEDBACK - PLEASE READ!!!
October 15, 2010
At the first league meeting of the season, held at Chertsey SS on Monday 11th October, two topics were raised and discussed by the members. THE MISS RULE & ETTIQUETTE. [Full Story]

MAURICE POULAIN 1922 - 2010
July 7, 2010
I am sorry to report that our much loved and respected league President, Maurice Poulain, passed away at Maple House Nursing Home in Aldershot on 31st May 2010 following a long illness. [Full Story]

CHAMPION SURVIVES SCARES BUT REACHES NUMBER 10!!!!
May 19, 2010
A large crowd turned up at Chertsey SS tonight and witnessed an exciting evenings matches for the Billiards Championship. [Full Story]

BUOYANT BYFLEET ARE INTER LEAGUE CHAMPIONS!!!
April 19, 2010
The second leg of the Inter League final took place at Woking Snooker Centre last night with Byfleet winning 8 - 4 on the night and 14 - 10 overall. [Full Story]

PEERLESS LEONARD TAKES SNOOKER HANDICAP!!!
March 31, 2010
A great line up for the Semi's and Final of the Snooker Handicap with the reigning Champion DANNY HOCKING, two of this seasons Premier Division stars ANDREW VERNON and MATT COOKE and MARK LEONARD who has won more titles than any other in our leagues history, taking part at the Chertsey SS Club this evening. [Full Story]

SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP RETAINED BY CHRIS BARNARD
March 16, 2010
Walton Cons star CHRIS BARNARD successfully defended his title in a close and exciting final at Woking Snooker Centre last night. [Full Story]

SNOOKER PAIRS AT CHERTSEY 10th MARCH 2010 REPORT
March 11, 2010
The Oatlands Park duo of MATT COOKE and STEVE NICHOLS produced a superb performance in capturing the Snooker Pairs title last night at Chertsey SS Club. [Full Story]

DAVID HUGHES 1938 - 2009
July 13, 2009
I am sorry to have to report that David Hughes passed away on 1st July 2009. [Full Story]

NEED COACHING? KICKSTART YOUR SEASON.
June 11, 2009
ARE YOU STRUGGLING TO FIND YOUR 'A' GAME? ARE YOU PRACTICING THE RIGHT WAY? ARE YOU LACKING CONSISTENCY? Get on the right track with some coaching. Kelvin Jones offers coaching from his snooker room in Virginia Water. Reduced rate for members of the league. [Full Story]

ROD GOUGH RETAINS DIVISION THREE TITLE.
February 16, 2009
West Byfleet Socials Rod Gough keeps his Divisional snooker trophy for another year after victories over George Middleton and Carl Hopkins at his home club last Wednesday. [Full Story]

BYFLEET 6 - HARROW 7
December 12, 2008
Our league team put up a gallant and valiant performance against the holders Harrow but finally succumbed on the black in the playoff frame. [Full Story]

League Rules Update
October 1, 2005
Following on from AGM and committee meetings, there have been some rule changes made in respect of aggregate matches and the 'miss' rule. The rule changes are now available on this website. Click the League Rules link to find out more and refer to rules 15.b) 15.e) and 17. [Full Story]