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.

MARK LEONARD had to battle hard to contain and eventually overhaul MARTIN COURT in their semi final. MARTIN got off to a good start and built up a good lead until just over halfway and an upset looked on the cards. A spell of non scoring visits enabled MARK to peg back the deficit and a couple of timely 30+ breaks saw him clinch victory by 200 to 123. MARTIN's 40 break being the highest in the match. The scoreline didn't do MARTIN justice and MARK was happy to cross the winning line first.
The other semi between ANDY SMITH and MATT COOKE went all the way with MATT getting off to a fluent start and ANDY struggling. Again the halfway mark proved a turning point in the match with ANDY starting to forge ahead soon after. Victory seemed assured when leading by nearly 30 and needing any score to reach the final. MATT had other ideas and produced a magnificent series of difficult pots to run out with a 28 break to win 200 -199. Cruel for the loser who must have thought, along with the spectators, that he would at least have one chance to win the match.
THE FINAL.
Over 90 minutes play MARK LEONARD was red hot favourite to win comfortably but had to sit and watch MATT build up a 61 - 0 lead. When MARK lead 65 - 61 soon after it seemed that surely he would pull away like in his 9 previous Championship finals. Despite nice breaks of 45 and 38, MARK could never get further than 56 in front and with MATT continuing to hardly miss a potting opportunity the gap was regularly being whittled away. MATT produced a final onslaught with only 10 minutes on the clock left to play and closed the gap to 12 points. With 3 minutes left anything could happen. Both players were now missing shots that earlier seemed easy. The Champion held his nerve and a couple of tricky cannons kept him at the table when the bell went, nursing a 21 lead. MARK ran out the victor 283 - 262.
This 10th consecutive Championship title was MARK's toughest yet and he was quick to praise both MARTIN and MATT for putting him under severe pressure. Despite not producing his best Billiards MARK got the job done though. Congratulations MARK.
Of the finalists MATT should be proud and praised for his performance to not only reach the final but to put up such a bold display. He continues to impress and is still improving. A frightening prospect for the rest of us.
MARTIN played well and put up an excellent show and is a dangerous opponent for anyone.
ANDY had a heartwrenching time being pipped right on the line and was rightfully disappointed but gracious in defeat.
All matches were played in a terrific spirit and it was a night that could so easily have had different endings.
Thanks to Jim Angus and Martyn Mcenroy for refereeing and to Chertsey SS for the use of their tables.
Thanks also to the spectators who came along to support their favourites. They played their part in making it a very enjoyable evening.
KJ

SNOOKER TRIPLES UPDATE
September 7, 2010
Please ignore the draw for the Jersey Triples, another entry needs to be added and the competition re-drawn - Robin [Full Story]

COMPETITIONS ARE NOW DRAWN..............!
September 6, 2010
The draws for this seasons league competitions have been completed by the automatic draw process within our website. The handicaps will be added in due course. [Full Story]

HARROW INTER LEAGUE DRAWS FOR 2010/11
September 3, 2010
The draws for this seasons Inter League and Champions of Champions tournaments have been made and again we have been pitted against tough opposition. [Full Story]

NEW SEASON STARTS SEPTEMBER 2ND!!!! READ MAIN STORY.
August 19, 2010
The fixtures have been compiled and will be sent out to each club representative within the next few days. The format remains the same as last season with three Divisions. [Full Story]

LEONARD AND COURT ARE 6 REDS VICTORS!!!
August 16, 2010
In an all Woking final MARK LEONARD defeated PAUL JACKSON in a close main competition final by 2 frames to 1. In the Plate competition MARK COURT defeated GAVIN BOLSOVER by the same score after having lot the first frame. [Full Story]

COMMITTEE 2010 -2011 SEASON
August 3, 2010
Following the recent A.G.M.there are some changes to the leagues officers. [Full Story]

LEAGUE'S RECORD BREAKS
July 22, 2010
A summary of the highest breaks in the Byfleet Billiards and Snooker League follow: [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]

5th TIME LUCKY FOR SUNNINGHILL'S ANDREW VERNON!!!!
June 9, 2010
Andrew Vernon finally has his name on a Byfleet League Tournament trophy following his Billiards Handicap win at Chertsey SS Club this evening. [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]

ANDY SMITH NICKS DIVISION TWO TITLE IN LATE NIGHT AT CHERTSEY.
April 15, 2010
On a difficult night at Chertsey, with no-one finding their true form , Andy Smith emerged victorious in the Division 2 Championships. [Full Story]

CHERTSEY A TAKE TRIPLES TITLE IN STYLE!!!
April 13, 2010
The Chertsey trio of Chris Rigby, Rubik Ghalustians and Andy Darken decisively won the Jersey Triples final last night at Woking Snooker Centre beating the Walton Cons team of Craig Burgess, Chris Barnard and Carl Gibbs off scratch by 55 points. [Full Story]

SOUTH BEDS 6 BYFLEET 6 IN INTER LEAGUE FINAL FIRST LEG
April 12, 2010
With the second and deciding leg to be played at Woking Snooker Centre on Sunday the match is perfectly poised at 6 - 6. South Beds got off to a flying start to lead 3 - 1 and had us on the back foot. It was 4 - 4 after the second two matches and we led 6 - 5 before the South Beds competitor potted blue, pink and black to win his second frame and level the team score. This match can go either way and we look forward to hosting the South Beds players at Woking.Many thanks to Ali and his South Beds team for a good evening and to the Lansdowne Club in Luton for their friendliness and excellent playing conditions. [Full Story]

TOM NABS DIVISION ONE TITLE!!!
April 7, 2010
Staines Cons TOM ROWLATT won an exciting Division One Individual Snooker Championship at Chertsey SS tonight. [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]

CHRIS BARNARD WINS 2009 SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP
February 26, 2009
Walton Conservatives CHRIS BARNARD won the prestigious Snooker Championship at Woking Snooker Centre last night to add his name to an impressive list of previous winners. [Full Story]

HOCKING CAUSES SHOCK IN SNOOKER HANDICAP FINAL!!!
February 25, 2009
Staines Cons DANNY HOCKING won the Snooker Handicap Trophy at Chertsey SS last night defeating last years winner MARK LEONARD in an enthralling final. [Full Story]

PREMIER SNOOKER CHAMPIONSHIP - MARK LEONARD REIGNS SUPREME.
February 24, 2009
Woking Snooker Centre's Mark Leonard has an appetite for winning competitions and the Premier Snooker Divisional Trophy was on his menu at the West Byfleet Social Club last night. [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]