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  • WDBSL - Latest News
    28 Feb 2024
    JAMIE ROUS 100 BREAK

    Jamie Rous of Oxhey Hall B heads the high breaks list so far this season with an excellent 100 break against Abbots in their league match on 22nd Feb 2024.

    Congrats to Jamie!

    https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/.../24147020.video.../

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    22 Jan 2024
    CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS TOURNAMENT 2024

    Congrats to Andy Lavin representing the Watford Snooker League in the Champion of Champions at JP's in Harlow. He fell at the final hurdle last night in the final. Having beaten the excellent Ryan Meers 4-2, Zack Richardson 4-2 in the quarters, and Simon Dent in the semis he was beaten 4-2 in the final by Billy Castle, who had beaten last year's Champion Alex Clenshaw 4-0 in the semis. Andy made breaks of 90, 82 and 70 during the day, so great effort. Bad luck Andy, and well played!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    17 Jan 2024
    MID-SEASON HANDICAP REVIEW

    The mid-season handicaps have now been reviewed, with particular attention paid to new/unknown players to this season. These have now been amended on the website ready for the 2nd half of the season, namely tomorrow 18th Jan). Captains in particular, please ensure you check the website for any changes to your players, and also your opponents. Don't forget, any changes are only relevant for League matches. For cup matches their previous handicaps are used for the remainder of this season This isn't a problem for individual matches, as your handicaps appear on each draw, but for team matches (Challenge Cup, Challenge Plate and Ted Higgins) the original handicaps are not posted on the draws, so please make a note.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    22 Nov 2023
    ANDY LAVIN

    A huge Shout-Out to Andy Lavin, who has qualified for tonight's finals night of the Snooker 900 - snooker's biggest amateur tournament. It is live on Sky's Sportystuff Channel 427 at 10 pm tonight.

    Best of luck from all of us mate!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    11 Aug 2023
    NEW SEASON 2023/24

    Hi all!

    The new fixtures are now on the website, and the season begins on Thursday 7th September.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    12 Jul 2023
    PAUL DEAN

    I have the family's permission to announce the sad passing of our very good friend Paul Dean (Boxmoor Social Club) yesterday morning.

    Those of you who attended the Presentation Night will have seen Paul, who knew it was his last chance to see so many friends in one place one last time.

    Paul played in the league for several decades and will be sorely missed.

    Our condolences to his son Tony and his family. I will keep you posted regards funeral arrangements.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    19 May 2023
    2023 WINNERS LIST

    Premier Champions              

    Borehamwood RBL

    Runners-up                           

    SHOTS

    3rd Place                                

    Hatfield Road

    Best Ind performance         

    Steve Bartropp – Borehamwood RBL

    Adam Sayer – Borehamwood RBL

    Highest break                       

    Michael McQuade - Cotterells – 78

    Div 1 Champions                  

    Oxhey Hall B

    Runners-up                         

     Kings Langley C

    3rd Place                               

    Glenn D

    Best Ind. Performance         

    Trevor Willis – Bushey CC B

    Highest Break                       

    Jamie Rous – Oxhey Hall B - 70

    Noel Heelis Trophy               

    Andy Lavin (Ricky RBL)-87 break

    Challenge Cup                     

    Champions – SHOTS

    Runnerser-up – Glenn A

    Challenge Cup Plate            

    Champions – Glenn C

    Runners-up- Rickmansworth RBL

    Ted Higgins Trophy              

    Champions - Boxmoor

    Runners-up – Glenn D

    Singles Championship         

    Champion – Jamie Rous (Oxhey Hall B)

    Runner-up – John Leahy (Glenn A)

    Singles Handicap                  

    Champion – Andy Lavin (Rickly RBL)    

    Runner-up – Mark Worley (St Albans CC A)

    Pairs Handicap                      

    Champions – Harry Charalambous and Sanjay Meghani, SHOTS

     Runners-up – Dave Jones and Shaun Mills, Rickmansworth CC     

    ColbourneTrophy (2-man)    

    Champions –  Mark Thomas/Dennis Tristram (Ricky RBL)

    Runners-up – Harry Charalambous/Sanjay Meghani (SHOTS

    3-Man Team                            

    Champions – Shots Team 1 (Andrew Scott, Sean Vaz and Sanjay Meghani)

    Runners-up – Kings Langley Team 1 (Fil Clarke, Dominic Coare and John Evans)

    Over 45's handicap                

    Champion – Mark Thomas (Rickmansworth RBL)

    Runner-up – Sanjay Meghani, SHOTS

    Alan Sharp Trophy                 

    Champion – Gary Norman (St Albans CC B)                                                    Runner-up - Neil Weiser (Glenn D)

    Gordon Wilson Memorial Trophy (Over 60's)

    Champion – Brian Dunworth, Hatfield Road                                                    Runner-up –  Frank Clarke, Oxhey Hall B

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    16 May 2023
    COLBOURNE TROPHY (2-MAN TEAM) FINAL 2023

    So, the last final of this season:

    Mark Thomas and Dennis Tristram (Ricky RBL) V Harry Charalambous and Sanjay Meganhi (SHOTS)

    - Referee Tony Thompson

    Commentary by Tony Thompson - Thanks Tony!

    Frame 1: Mark made good use of his 27 handicap start and steadily built on it to run out with an 81-40 win against Sanjay.

    Frame 2 Dennis v Harry: The Shots man was always in control and aided by an excellent 34 break secured the frame 76-44 to level at 1-1.

    Next up the doubles: Mark and Dennis opened up a 53 point lead and despite a 22 break which reduced the difference the Ricky pair hit back immediately with another 22 to take a 2-1 lead.

    Next singles matched Mark with Harry: This frame was tit for tat but with Harry holding a 46-38 advantage Mark seized his opportunity and knocked in a well constructed 38 break to take frame and match 3-1.

    So, congrats to our new Champions Mark and Dennis, and bad luck to Harry and Sanjay!

    Many thanks to Tony for refereeing and to Glenn for hosting.

    Thanks to everyone who hosted and refereed in the competitions this year, and see you all at the Presentation Night on 3rd June!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    12 May 2023
    SINGLE HANDICAP FINAL 2023

    at Glenn 11th May

    Andy Lavin (Ricky RBL) v Mark Worley (St Albans CC A)

    - Referee Len Ganley (AKA Paul Stockwell)

    In Frame 1 both players had chances, but it was Mark who led until the last couple of reds with breaks of 20 & 21 before Andy cleared with a 36 break to take the frame 66- 62.

    Frame 2 was also very close, with Mark making 33 and Andy 25 along the way before Mark potted the pink after snookering Andy to win the frame 68-59 and draw level. Frame 3 was a much quicker frame with Mark getting in early with an excellent 59 break to win the frame 80-13 and lead 2-1.

    Frame 4 started off with a bout of safety before breaks of 20 & 36 by Andy to take the frame 74-16 to make it Desmond and take us to a decider.

    Frame 5 started with both players having plenty of chances and Mark taking a 10-point lead before leaving Andy another chance which this time he took with a lovely break of 67 to the green to win the frame and title 75-18.

    Congrats to our new Champion Andy, and bad luck Mark!

    Thanks to Len Ganley for reffing and to Glenn for providing the venue.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    11 May 2023
    SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP 2023

    At SHOTS 10th May
    Jamie Rous (Oxhey Hall B) v John Leahy (Glenn A) - Jash referee.

    Frame 1: After a bout of excellent safety by both players, John took his chances with an opening 27 break, followed by some fabulous pots to take the first frame 62 -24.

    Frame 2: A very tight frame throughout, with both players missing good chances. The frame was level going into the colours, but it was Jamie who potted an excellent brown and go on to take the frame 56-38.

    Frame 3: Jamie was gradually getting into his stride after a slow start to the match. He made an excellent 33 break, but John responded immediately with 38. But it was Jamie who took the frame 71-39 to go 2-1 up.

    Frame 4: John came out of the blocks quickly to go into the lead at the start of the frame, but missed chances to extend his advantage. Jamie was now looking more confident, and with 19 and 32 breaks took the frame 68-34.

    Frame 5: Both players had chances in this frame, but Jamie, with a 29 break went 49/26 up, and then finished the frame with 17 to take it 60-45 and the title 4-1.

    Congrats to Jamie - our 2023 Singles Champion, and well played John. An excellent crowd, and thanks to SHOTS for providing an excellent venue.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    10 May 2023
    ALAN SHARP TROPHY FINAL (35+ HANDICAP TOURNAMENT) 2023

    at Abbots Mens Club 9th May - Danny Brocklehurst and Dave Maley referees. Commentary by Dave Maley

    Gary Norman (St Albans CC B) Vs Neil Weiser (Glenn D)

    Defending champion Gary started strong in the opener of this contest, taking handful after handful of points to establish a strong lead, leaving Neil needing snookers with the colours to go. Neil bravely continued but the snookers evaded him and Gary took the colours to secure the first frame.

    Frame 2 started quickly, with both contenders grabbing points where they could, Neil claiming more points to take a healthy lead, which held until there was 1 red remaining. Neil’s fortune disappeared and a series of unfortunate shots lost him his 27 point lead through fouls, making it level going into the colours. A couple of mistakes from Neil allowed Gary to take a colour where he could, going 14 in front with 13 on, Gary eventually taking the pink to claim the second frame.

    The third frame opened up straight away, sadly not in a good way, with colours going on cushions and most reds covering each other. Every single point became so valuable, and both contenders nibbled a point as and when they could throughout the frame. 22 points a piece with only brown, blue, pink and black remain. A fierce safety battle ensued but opportunity presented itself to Gary first, who sunk brown and blue. Following a brief stint of safety, Gary slotted in a pink down the rail with the rest to claim frame, match and title.

    Massive congratulations to Gary for retaining The Alan Sharp Trophy. Commiserations to Neil, who put up a hell of a fight, 3-0 being far from reflective of a tough fought, hard battled contest.

    Thanks again to Dave, Danny and to Abbots for hosting again, much appreciated!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    05 May 2023
    CHALLENGE CUP PLATE AT ABBOTS MENS CLUB 4TH MAY

    Glenn C v Rickmansworth RBL - Danny Brocklehurst and Dave Maley referees. Commentary by Dave Maley

    Mark Thomas v Ritchie Keane:
    1st frame started slowly with safety from both players kept the reds tight. Eventually Mark was the first to score with a 24 break. Ritchie in turn brought the scores close to level. From there only a handful of points were scored each way and with a bit of luck for both players the scores stayed level going into the colours. Ritchie played a loose safety on the green which gave Mark an opportunity for a small lead. Following a couple safeties Mark saw home a long frame ball blue and a pink a couple shots later to seal the deal. Ricky 1-0
    Second frame saw Andy Lavin and Lee Coniam into bat. Safety battle from the off until Lee went in off allowing Andy in with a 32 break to negate the handicap start. From there both players nicked a lone red and a couple points apiece which saw the match stay level going into the colours. A tight safety battle ensued with Lee landing many snookers until he got a chance but couldn’t take it. A doubled brown, good safety, long blue, good safety and straight forward pink put Andy over the line. 2-0 to Ricky.
    Mark Wilson had Dennis Tristram in his sights as he went straight in with a 19, so with his start giving him a healthy lead. Safety battle followed until Den scored a handful of points to get his name on the board. The rest of the frame saw safety battles and a few points taken by each player, keeping things fairly level. Mark attempted a 3 ball plant down the rail which was unsuccessful, allowing Den to mop up a couple open balls for a small lead going into the colours. After a long safety battle, Mark risked a double on the yellow, which Den then took with green to further his advantage. Brown claimed by Mark but a long blue and good snooker on the pink by Den looked to have frame and match wrapped up, as Mark missed leaving him in the snookers required stage. Mark played the pink with force leaving the pink tight on the baulk rail, the cue ball came up and down and jawed in the yellow pocket, leaving Den snookered, which he failed to escape, and was put back in. Mark was left a sniff at a long pink which he slotted in nicely with cue ball coming round off 3 cushions to land perfect on the black, which he saw home to win a nail biter of a frame and keep Glenn’s hopes alive. Ricky 2-1 up.
    Graham Barnard and Karl Townsend contested the 4th frame which started scrappy, with a couple of chances missed from both sides. Graham extended his lead, and a 3 ball plant attempt left a red over the hole but Graham bravely chose a longer trickier red which he slammed home with a colour and a good safety. Eventually a poor safety from Karl gave Graham the chance he needed to mop up enough points to clinch the frame, taking us to a decider.
    Steve “Smooth” Russell and Vince Fisher went into battle in this deciding frame, and it started very cagey, neither side wanting to give an inch. An odd red was picked off here and there by both parties until Smooth fluked a plant over some distance to get in. Opportunity presented itself but was not taken. In between bouts of safety Vince took points where he could as did Smooth. Last red was sunk with green by Vince giving him a 9 point advantage with only the colours to go. The telling moment came when Smooth fouled the green, giving 6 away and leaving free ball. Vince elected blue which was neatly over the middle, and followed it with the green. Smooth battled hard but Vince finally potted the brown, and received the handshake, winning the frame and match for an impressive comeback by the Glenn.

    Congrats to Glenn C, and bad luck Ricky RBL.

    Thanks again to Dave and Danny and Abbots for hosting!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    04 May 2023
    3-MAN TEAM FINAL 2023

    3-Man Team Final Weds 3rd May at Bushey CC.

    Kings Langley (Fil Clarke, Dom Coare and John Evans) V SHOTS (Andrew Scott, Sean Vaz and Sanjay Meghani) Ref Tony Thompson.

    Commentary by Tony Thompson - thanks Tony:

    This was a battle between the low and high handicaps.

    Frame 1 Sanjay v Fil. Following some initial safety exchanges Sanjay burst into action with a splendid 74 break taking the frame 99-50. Next up Andrew v Dom. The 57 point start kept Dom in the game and with Andrew missing a few pots and having a fair amount of bad luck, Dom took the second 97-73 to level 1-1.

    Next up was Sean v John - another 50 point start kept John ahead but two snookers on the colours got Sean right back in touch and he ran out the winner 84-61 to go 2-1 up.

    The in form Sanjay was next v Dom and the 57 handicap was soon eliminated by another break of 51, and Sanjay making it 3-1 (92-58).

    Frame 5, Sean v Fil, saw some solid potting by Sean (84-61) to bring the Shots boys over winning line.

    Thanks to the Bushey club for hosting and preparing a good table.

    Great report Tony, and thanks for refereeing! Congrats to our Champions SHOTS, and well done Fil, John and Dom for reaching the final!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    03 May 2023
    OVER 45'S FINAL

    Sanjay Meghani v Mark Thomas

    Tues 2nd May at Abbots Mens Club: Commentary by Dave Maley, thanks Dave!

    First frame kicked off with both players nicking a handful of points here and there. Following a few safety exchanges it was Sanjay that had the opportunities but wasn't able to capitalise and Mark claimed the points where he could to go 1-0 up

    Frame 2 was a scrappy affair throughout, with both parties stealing a red and colour where they could. Sanjay was able to pick off enough points to negate the 27 start he was giving but ultimately Mark's safety was a fraction better and he was helped with the run of the ball. This frame was neck and neck coming down to the colours until Mark powered in a long blue followed by a long pink to clinch the second frame to go 2-0 up.

    The reds quickly became very open in frame 3, however blue and pink found themselves on the cushions up table and the black was hampered by reds. Both parties were playing a shot to nothing until a poor safety from Mark allowed Sanjay in. A good opening red freed the black and Sanjay took his chance, compiling a beautiful 67 break, missing yellow to opposite centre for a potential 94 clearance. 2-1 to Mark

    Mark pounced immediately with a long red following Sanjay's break off and produced a tidy 26 to go 53-0 up. Sanjay's safety was met with misfortune as the cue ball found the knuckle which allowed Mark straight back in with an 18 for 71-0 up. Following a brief period of safety Mark glided a long red to the far corner with a blue to follow to go 77 in front with 75 remaining. Sanjay bravely continued and a loose shot from Mark conceded a foul 4 and gave Sanjay a glimmer of hope, but the damage had already been done and Mark forced his way back in with a 23 break to claim the frame 100-4 and the match to claim the title.

    Mark 3-1 Sanjay
    Breaks: Sanjay 67

    Thanks Dave, and thanks to Dave and Danny for refereeing again and providing the venue. Congrats to Mark for claiming the Title twice in three years. Condolences to Sanjay, but congrats for competing in several finals this year!

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    02 May 2023
    FINALS THIS WEEK

    Over 45's 2nd May at Abbots, Sanjay Meghani v Mark Thomas 7.45 pm.

    Danny Brocklehurst and Dave Maley refs.

    3-Man Team Final Weds 3rd May at Bushey CC. Kings Langley (Fil Clarke, Dom Coare and John Evans) V SHOTS (Andrew Scott, Sean Vaz and Sanjay Meghani)  7.30pm Ref Tony Thompson.

    Challenge Cup Plate Final Thurs 4th May 7.45pm at Abbots. Glenn C v Ricky RBL. Danny Brocklehurst and Dave Maley refs.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    28 Apr 2023
    2023 CHALLENGE CUP FINAL - SHOTS V GLENN A

    Weds 27th April at Oxhey Hall:

    Richard Pipe (SHOTS) and Brett Richards (Glenn) got us underway. Richard was very solid and with the aid of a 21 break took the frame 61-18.

    In the 2nd, Glenn's John Leahy started very well, but let in Sean Vaz a couple of times, which is all he needed, with breaks of 30 and 27 to take the frame 71-44 to open up a 2-0 lead for SHOTS.

    In the 3rd, Chris Chrysostomou played superbly throughout against Glenn's Paul Stockwell, opening up a good lead at the start. But Stocks kept his nerve, and with a break of 31, closed the gap before taking the frame at the end.

    At 2-1 to SHOTS, next it was Andrew Scott v Glenn's Connor Treacy. Andrew looked to be on top in the early stages, and had good opportunities to wrap up the match, but Connor pulled out some excellent pots to win the 4th 70-38 to make it 2-2.

    So, it was down to Harry Charalambous for SHOTS and Darren Grieves for the decider. It's fair to say that both had very good chances in the nervy early stages, but it was Harry, with the aid of a 24 break, who made the best of his, and take the frame 73-9 and the match.

    So, congrats to our Challenge Cup Champions SHOTS, and bad luck Glenn A.

    A great final that went all the way, in front of a good crowd!

    Thanks to Oxhey Hall for staging the final. Sadly, Don Allday was AWOL, so special thanks to Warren Brown, Frank Clark, Ben Heffes and Kevin Broom for stepping in and prepping the venue and providing a fantastic barbie afterwards for all players and spectators. Much appreciated!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    28 Apr 2023
    2023 PAIRS HANDICAP FINAL

    Harry Charalambous and Sanjay Meghani (Shots) v Dave Jones and Shaun Mills (Rickmansworth CC) at Kings Langley Services Club Monday 24th April:

    The first frame looked to be going Dave and Shaun's way - with a 22 point lead - until Sanjay cleared the colours (27 break) to nick it 59-54. Harry then produced a fantastic 72 break in the 2nd for a 2-0 lead. The 3rd was another close frame, but the Shots boys nicked it 67-56 to wrap up a 3-0 win and the title. Congrats to our Champions Harry and Sanjay, and well done to Dave and Shaun as runners-up!

    Thanks to referee Tony Thompson and to Kings Langley Services Club for hosting!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    21 Apr 2023
    2023 PAIRS HANDICAP FINAL

    Next final:

    Monday 24th April - Pairs Handicap Final at Kings Langley:

    Harry Charalabous and Sanjay Meghani (Shots) v Dave Jones and Shaun Mills (Ricky CC). Good luck to both teams!

    Referee- Tony Thompson

    Come and support the boys if you can!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    21 Apr 2023
    2022/23 GORDON WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY (OVER 60'S) FINAL:

    Brian Dunworth (Hatfield Road) v Frank Clarke (Oxhey Hall B) at Glenn Sports and Social Club:

    Another closely fought final between two very well known faces in the league. Brian took first blood with an excellent 30 break to take the first frame, before just nicking the second to go two up. Frank then mounted his comeback, comfortably taking the third, and then nicking the fourth after Brian looked to have wrapped things up with another 30 break. So, onto a very tense and nervy deciding frame. Both players did their best to lose the frame, with great chances going begging, but it was Brian who just managed to take the frame and the title on the blue. Well done to both players, and congrats to this year's Champion Brian! Thanks to Glenn for hosting and to Paul Stockwell for preparing the table.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    20 Apr 2023
    2022/23 TED HIGGINS FINAL

     

    Boxmoor v Glenn D - yesterday at Abbots:

    This was a very close and edgy final, which could have gone either way. First on was Lee 'Scouse Git' Taylor, who edged out Dave Green on the black in a very tight affair.

    Next up was Dave Pullman, who nicked it on the blue against skipper Neil Weiser to make it 2-0 to Boxmoor.

    Phil Seabrook dragged Glenn back to 2-1 with an outstanding long pink against Bob Hoskins to win yet another close affair.

    Martin Bayliss took it to a decider by beating Paul Dean in the 4th frame.

    So, to the nervy last frame between skipper Lee Scarborough and Keelan Weiser, which again went all the way, with Lee potting the blue to make Boxmoor victorious.

    An excellent final, with neither team deserving to lose, but it's congratulations to winners Boxmoor and tough luck to Glenn D!

    Thanks to Danny Brocklehurst and Dave Maley and Abbots for staging the Final, along with their snazzy Pro Scoreboard!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    03 Apr 2023
    2023 END OF SEASON PARTY AND PRESENTATION

    END OF SEASON PARTY (and presentation and hot buffet)

    LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH 5-FOLD KISS

    Trophies presented by our local World-ranked player Martin O’Donnell

    Saturday June 3rd 2023 7.30 until late

    Kings Langley Services Club, 3 Hempstead Road, Herts WD4 8BJ                                       £14.00                                                                    

    Those that would like to secure their tickets please message Jash(07944181237) and I will let you have the bank details  to pay.

     

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    17 Jan 2023
    CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2023

    Good luck to our current Singles Champion Andy Lavin who is representing us in the 'Champion of Champions' tournament at JP's snooker cub in Harlow on Sunday 22nd Jan.

    Entrants are:

    1. Zack Richardson

    2. James O’Sullivan

    3. Andy Lavin

    4. Rees Carter

    5. Dan Devlin

    6. Nigel Howe

    7. Matt Glasby

    8. Nick O’Sullivan

    9. Dean Galbally

    10. Labeeb Ahmed

    11. Amrik Cheema

    12. Simon Dent

    13. Matt Ford

    14. Billy Castle

    15. Alex Clenshaw

    16. Luke Pinches

    17. Ryan Mears

    18. Toby Pugh

    19. Phil O’Kane

    20. Russell Huxter

    21. Tom Parry

    22. Bob Cooper

    23. Karl Walker

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    26 Aug 2022
    INFORMATION FOR THE NEW SEASON

    * The 'cap' of 35  to handicaps does not now exist.

    * Parking in Victoria Road for Glenn Sports and Social Club  is now only residents permit parking.  We are advised the best places to park now are any of the bays on St  Albans road, or any single yellow line after 6.30 pm on Leavesden Road or the car park at the bottom of The Harebreaks. Away teams, please allow extra time to find parking in time for the match start time.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    08 Jul 2022
    2022 END OF SEASON PARTY AND PRESENTATION

    So, the End of Season Party and Presentation saw the end of the 2021/22 season at Kings Langley Services Club. A total of 92 people ate and danced the night away to a fabulous band. Congrats to all the trophy winners. Photos are on the 'Fun Stuff' page of the website. We presented two season's trophies (2019/20 and 2021/22) due to lockdowwn, so just click on to the relevant season.

    We start all over again on 14th July with the AGM. 8 pm start at Kings Langley Club.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    30 May 2022
    2022 3-MAN TEAM FINAL

    3-Man Team Final between Shots (Richard Pipe, Harry Charalambous, Simon Littler) and Glenn (Vince Fisher, Rob Alletto, Ritchie Keane) at Bushey CC:

    First up was Harry against Vince. Vince made the most of his handicap and protected his lead well, making the reds and colours awkward, such that Harry never got into his stride. It was a long frame with lots of mistakes from both players but in the end it was a comfortable win for Vince.

    Next up was Richard against Rob. Richard took his chances well and came out on top to make it 1-1.

    Simon then played Ritchie. This was clearly going to be the key frame of the final. Simon responded by playing the best frame he has played throughout the tournament, putting together a 20+ break at the key stage of the frame. 2-1 to Shots.

    Richard, who according to the ref was the night's star performer, played Vince next, and again took his chances and played very well to make it 3-1.

    Harry then did what Harry does. He shrugged off his poor performance in the earlier frame and found his groove against Ritchie to seal a 4-1 win.

    Congrats to Shots, and bad luck Glenn. Thanks Tony Thompson for reffing, and to James at Bushey CC for again being the host!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    30 May 2022
    2022 OVER 45'S FINAL - MARK WORLEY V PAUL STOCKWELL

    It wasn't a classic with St Albans CC's Mark Worley coming out victor with a 3-1 win over Glenn's Paul Stockwell. Along the way Mark had breaks of 45 & 34

    Congrats to Mark!

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    30 May 2022
    CHALLENGE CUP PATE FINAL 2022

    Commentary by Andy Stewart:

    Glen A v Shots B 

    Frame 1

    Brett Richards v Andy Lavin

    Brett potted the first couple of balls before a very good spell of safety play around the black spot see the reds spread all over the table. Brett got the next red but missed the brown leaving Andy in the balls. Andy made a very good 43 with low value colours before running out of pottable reds. Andy had a 31 point lead before the big turning point Brett potting the last but one red and snookering Andy on the last red. The scores were level before Brett took a small lead with the green left. Brett took the next few colours to leave Andy need a snooker which didn't come. Brett taking the frame 77 - 56

    Frame 2

    Conor Treacey v Andrew Scott

    Both players had their chances in this frame. It was Conor who made the most of them running the winner 63 - 24 to put the Glenn 2up

    Frame 3

    Paul Stockwell v Brad McCarthy

    Another had fought battle which see Brad take an early lead with Paul battling back and then Paul had the chance to win it but missed the Brown. This left Brad needing all four to win and after a good Brown, Blue and Pink didn't quite get on the Black and started a good saftey exchange. After a few shots each Paul was left a thin one which he got to win the frame 72- 60 and match 3 - 0 for Glenn A.

    More importantly a good night was had by good mates with loads of Baileys Sambuca & Jagers flowing.

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    30 May 2022
    ROY WOOD

    I'm sad to report that my former team mate Roy Wood has passed away. Roy was a long-standing committee member and league secretary, as well as being the league historian right up to present day, and he will be sadly missed. Condolences to step-son Andy Rolph and his family

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    27 May 2022
    2021/22 PAIRS HANDICAP FINAL

    A very tough fought Pairs final took place last night between Abbots pair Jeff Worts and Rob Powell and Boxmoor's finest Dave Pullman and Paul Dean. Jeff and Robb nicked the first frame 56-48. The 2nd frame was equally tight until Dave's excellent 39 clearance to win 89-31. The 3rd frame was crucial. Very tight, both teams edgy and not taking their chances, but it was Rob and Jeff that nicked it 73-52. With a bit of the pressure off Rob and Jeff came alive in the 4th, with Jeff's 20 and Rob's 25 and 34 to take the frame 97-48 and the match 3-1. A great final to ref, and a great set of lads! Congrats to Champs Rob and Jeff, and very well battled Dave and Deano!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    11 May 2022
    2021/22 GORDON WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY (OVER 60'S) AT HATFIELD ROAD SOCIAL CLUB

    Brian Dunworth v Roger Jashek: Many of my regular 'followers/groupies' won't be surprised to hear that our final took over 4 hours to play 5 frames. Brian took the first, with me winning the next 2 to go 2-1 up. Brian came back to win the next two to win 3-2. Well done to my good friend Brian! Many thanks for reffing Tony Thompson.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    10 May 2022
    2022 END OF SEASON PARTY AND PRESENTATION

    END OF SEASON PARTY (and presentation and hot buffet)

    LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH 5-FOLD KISS

    Trophies presented by our local World-ranked player Martin O’Donnell

    Saturday June 25th 7.30 until late

    Kings Langley Services Club, 3 Hempstead Road, Herts WD4 8BJ                                       £14.00                                                                    

    Trophy winners and runners-up for 2019/20 season and 2021/22 are guaranteed a ticket, but the rest are on a first come first served basis (paid for). Those that would like to secure their tickets please message Jash(07944181237) and I will let you have the bank details  to pay.

    Thanks!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    06 May 2022
    2021/22 SINGLES HANDICAP FINAL - RAMIN EMAMI (HATFIELD ROAD) V SCOTT WHEATLEY (CHORLEYWOOD)

    Thanks to Shots for providing the venue for this final. In a very close and tight encounter, it was Scott Wheatley who took the first frame with an excellent 24 clearance. Ramin Emami came back to nick the 2nd and 3rd, with Scott levelling in the 4th. In the deciding 5th nerves played its part on both players, but it was Ramin who got over the line to win 3-2 and take the title. Well done to both players!.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    06 May 2022
    2021/22 TED HIGGINS FINAL - GLENN B V CHORLEYWOOD

    There were no big breaks to report but it was a tough game played in a great spirit. Chorleywood's Craig Howlett beat Richie Keane to put Chorleywood 1-up only for Glenn's Lee Coniam to take out Chorleywood's big dog Scott Wheatley to level at 1-1. In the 3rd frame Glenn's Vince Fisher overturned a 36 point deficit to beat Glenn O'Malley to put Glenn 2-1 up. Glenn's Mark Wilson and Brett Wheatley then had a close game with Mark eventually sealing the victory to make it 3-1 to Glenn B and to take the title.

    Well played everyone.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    06 May 2022
    2021/22 CHALLENGE CUP FINAL - HATFIELD ROAD V ABBOTS LANGLEY

    Thanks to James Gurney at Bushey CC for providing a fabulous venue and table for this final, and to Tony Thompson for reffing. 

    First up was Hatfield Road's Brian Dunworth v Danny Brocklehurst. Brian saved one of his best frames of the season, including a fine 32 break to win 76-20. In the second frame Hatfield Road's Ramin Emami overcame a luckless Robbie Carty 63-40 with a solid performance. Rob Powell was his usual self - pulling one back for Abbots with a 33 break to win 81-29 against Steve Goodchild. In the 4th frame Abbots's Ciaran Halpin played well, but couldn't match Pete Close's excellent 45 break to take the frame and match for Hatfield Road. Good match, great venue, and well done to both team!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    19 Apr 2022
    2022 END OF SEASON PARTY AND PRESENTATION

    END OF SEASON PARTY

    (and presentation and hot buffet)

    LIVE ENTERTAINMENT WITH 5-FOLD KISS

    Trophies presented by World No 56 Martin O’Donnell

    Saturday June 25th 7.30 until late

    Kings Langley Services Club

    3 Hempstead Road, Herts WD4 8BJ

                                                      £14.00                                                                                                        

    Trophy winners and runners-up for 2019/20 season and 2021/22 are guaranteed a ticket, but the rest are on a first come first served basis (paid for). Those that would like to secure their ticket please message me and I will let you have the bank details  to pay. Thanks, Jash 07944181237

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    04 Jan 2022
    INDIVIDUAL HANDICAPS REVIEW DECEMBER 2021

    Happy New Year everyone!

    Just a reminder for when the league resumes on Thursday - a review of the individual handicaps took place in December (all team captains were invited to attend) so please check the revised individual handicaps that are now shown on the website. It only affects a few, but these must now be used in the league AND in individual and team competitions from now on.

    Enjoy the 2nd half of the season everyone!

    Jash

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    08 Dec 2021
    2019/20 GORDON WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY FINAL (OVER 60'S)

    Gary Norman is our new 2019/20 Gordon Wilson Memorial Trophy (Over 60's) Champion. He overcame our esteemed League Treasurer Tony Thompson in a very dogged final. Tony took the first frame before Gary came back and won the next three to take the title. Congrats Gary, and bad luck Tony.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    30 Nov 2021
    2019/20 OVER 45'S HANDICAP FINAL

    Big congrats to Ricky RBL's Mark Thomas, who is the 2019/20 season 'Over 45's Handicap' Champion. Mark overcame Borehamwood RBL's Matt Saunders to lift the trophy last night. The first two frames were won with Matt needing snookers on the colours, and Mark wrapped up the match in the third frame to win 3-0.

    Congrats to our Champion Mark, and bad luck Matt!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    18 Nov 2021
    ALAN SHARP TROPHY FINAL 2019/20

    Congrats to Hatfield Road's Jason Shore, who is the new Alan Sharp Trophy Champion for 2019/20. He beat the current holder Paul Dean of Boxmoor 3-0, to follow his brother, who won the trophy in 2005/6 season. Congrats to Jason, and bad luck Paul.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    18 Nov 2021
    COLBOURNE TROPHY FINAL (2-MAN TEAM) 2019/20

    Congrats to another pair of Hatfield Road boys Brian 'Evergreen' Dunworth and Steve Goodchild, who are the 2019/ 20 Colbourne Trophy Two-Man Team Champions. In a very tense final, against regular finals pair Rob Alletto and Vince Fisher, which could have swung either way, Brian stole the first frame off of Rob, who led for most of the frame, with an excellent clearance to win by 1 point. Steve made it 2-0 in the 2nd frame against Vince, with both potting well. Then came the fightback - Rob and Vince followed up winning the doubles with Vince beating Brian to make it 2-2. So, it all came down to Steve and Rob in the decider. With Steve on top initially, Rob came back, but nerves took their toll the longer the frame went on. Steve's tip then came off, so he had to finish the frame with Brian's cue (Vince wouldn't lend him his - joke) . Both had glorious chances to win the frame late on, but it went to a respot, with Steve finally fluking the black.

    It really could have gone either way, but congrats to Brian and Steve, and bad luck Glenn boys Rob and Vince!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    18 Nov 2021
    PAIRS HANDICAP FINAL 2019/20

    Congrats to Hatfield Road boys Pete Close and Jason Shore, who are the 2019/ 20 Pairs Champions. They were worthy 3-1 winners against Lee Taylor and me, although it is fair to say Pete was the difference on the night. Well done to you both.

     

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    01 Nov 2021
    SINGLES HANDICAP FINAL 2021

    Congrats to Paul Beecher of Kings Langley A, who is our new Singles Handicap Champion. He beat the formidable Paul Stockwell 3-1 in the final at Shots last Tuesday.

    Beech went 1 up, Stocks levelled, and then Beech played some tight snooker to win the next two frames.

    Well done Beech, and bad luck Stocks!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    25 Oct 2021
    2021 INTER-LEAGUE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

    Next Saturday 30th Oct is the annual Inter League tournament - this year held at Woking Snooker Centre. We will be represented by Mark Worley, Paul Stockwell, Robbie Powell and Andrew Scott in the A team, and Jay Dixon, Steve Gibbs, Dave Maley and Jeff Worts in our B team. Good luck boys!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    19 Oct 2021
    SINGLES CHAMPION

    Congratulations to Jay Dixon - our new Singles Champion - beating multiple previous winner Steve Bartropp 4-1. Jay went into a 3-0 lead playing some tight and solid snooker, before Steve pulled one back - only for Jay to clinch his first Singles Champion title with the 5th frame to make it 4-1.

    Well done to you both for reaching the final - two great guys and both outstanding players.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    06 Oct 2021
    2019/20 3-MAN TEAM FINAL

    Excellent 3-man team final last night between Glenn and Abbots! Steve Gibbs played well to take the first frame off Brett Richards. In the 2nd Dave Maley stormed into a good lead against Paul Stockwell, but Paul came back strongly to nick it at the end - 1-1. Darren Grieves did nothing wrong against Robbie Powell in the 3rd, but could do nothing to stop breaks of 39 and 54. In the 4th Steve potted well to open up a 30-odd lead against Stocks, but 'back to the wall' Stocks scored a fabulous 67 break to level at 2-2. Back to Rob for the 5th. Again, Brett could do nothing to stop the rampaging Rob score an excellent 47 to make it 3-2 to Abbots. In the 6th Dave let Grievesy off the hook after early scoring, and Grievesy finished well to take the frame and level again at 3-3. So to the deciding frame and the evening's two stand-out players - Stocks and Robbie. Robbie continued his excellent potting to take a decisive lead and really only needed one more good pot to win the match, but Stocks shut him out until Rob gave him a chance, and he won the match with an outstanding finish. 4-3 to Glenn. Well played to you all!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    31 Aug 2021
    IMPORTANT NEW NOTE FOR 2021-2022 SEASON

    Following a discussion in Committee on an incident during a match last year the Committee wishes to advise members that when acting as referee during a match, that any team member(s) influencing a shot selection for their player by any means, e.g. calling out, then a foul must be called.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    13 Aug 2021
    2019/20 COMPETITION SEMI FINALS

    COMPETITIONS SEMI-FINALS  FOR 2019-20

    (TO BE COMPLETED)

     

    SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIP - BEST OF FIVE  FRAMES  ( RULE 6.2 )

     

    1

    Damian Wilks

    Ricky RBL

    v

    Steve Bartropp

    Borehamwood RBL

    2

    Jason Dixon

    Borehamwood RBL

    v

    Danny Brocklehurst

    Abbots Langley

     

    SINGLES HANDICAP - BEST OF FIVE  FRAMES  ( RULE 6.2 )

     

    1

    Paul Stockwell

    Glenn

    -10

    v

    David Maley

    St Albans CC

    4

    2

    Scott Wheatley

    Chorleywood

    21

    v

    Paul Beecher

    Kings Langley

    24

     

    PAIRS HANDICAP - BEST OF THREE  FRAMES  ( RULE 6.2 )

                                                                      

    1

    Peter Close

    Jason Shore

    Hatfield Rd

    28

     

    v

    David Maley

    Danny Brocklehurst

    Abbots Langley

    7

    2

    Neil Weiser

    Tom Timoney

    Glenn

    37

    v

    Roger Jashek

    Lee Taylor

    Hatfield Rd

    19

     

    TWO MAN TEAM ( COLBOURNE TROPHY )

    FORMAT:     Best of 5 frames

                                                                      

    Each team to name ‘player 1 and player 2.’ And then match them with your opponents.

    Sequence:  1 v 1, then 2 v 2, then doubles, then if required 1 v 2, and finally 2 v 1.

     

    BEST OF FIVE FRAMES  (RULE 6.2)

             

    1

    Harry Burgin          22

    Alan Stapley           26

    Kings Langley

    24

    v

    Vince Fisher              16

    Rob Alletto                10

    Glenn

    13

    2

    Brian Dunworth     21 

    Steve Goodchild    14

    Hatfield Rd

    18

    v

    Lewis Timberlake      28 

    Clive Cormack            5

    Ricky RBL

    17

     

    THREE MAN TEAM KNOCKOUT CUP         

     

    Each team to name ‘player 1, 2 and 3.’ And then match them with your opponents.

    ORDER OF PLAY TO BE WRITTEN ON THE CARD BEFORE MATCH STARTS,WITH THE

    NAME OF THE SELECTED PLAYER WHO WILL ( SHOULD THERE BE A 3-3 DRAW) PLAY THE DECIDING FRAME.

     

    SEQUENCE OF FRAMES TO BE:  Frame 1)  1 v 1, Frame 2) 2 v 2, Frame 3)  3 v 3

                                                                   Frame 4)  2 v 1, Frame 5)  1 v 3, Frame 6)  3 v 2

    1

    Glenn.

    B Richards (8)  L Griffiths (7)

    A Scott (-10) P Stockwell (-10)

    v

    Hatfield Rd.

    R Jashek (26)  B Dunworth (21)

    S Goodchild (14) P Close (21)

    2

    Ricky RBL -Team 2

    C Cormack (5)  D Wilks (-4)

    L Timberlake (28)  G Baxter (22)

    v

    Abbots Langley.

    D Maley (4) R Powell (Scr)

    S Gibbs (4)

     

                   

    ALAN SHARP MEMORIAL TROPHY    ( 35 HANDICAP OR ABOVE)                 

    BEST OF THREE  FRAMES  ( RULE 6. 2 )

     

    1

    Paul Dean

    Kings Langley

    v

    Andy Stewart

    Glenn

    2

    Gary Norman

    St Albans CC

    v

    Jason Shore

    Hatfield Rd

     

    OVER 45 HANDICAP - BEST OF THREE FRAMES  ( RULE 6.2 )

     

    1

    Mark Thomas

    Ricky RBL

    15

    v

    Andy Chichester

    St Albans CC

    3

    2

    Bob Webster

    Kings Langley

    20

    v

    Matt Saunders

    Borehamwood RBL

    21

     

    GORDON WILSON MEMORIAL TROPHY   (OVER 60’s )

    BEST OFTHREE FRAMES (RULE 6.2)

     

    1

    John Smyley

    Kings Langley

    35

    v

    Gary Norman

    St Albans CC

    35

    2

    Paul Dean

    Kings Langley

    35

    v

    Tony Thompson

    Kings Langley

    38

     

     

    RESULTS TO BE SENT BY EITHER TEXT OR E-MAIL TO

     

    07833 994007

    Andy28168@gmail.com

     

     

     

     

     

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    05 Jul 2021
    CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS 2021

    The Inter-League Champion of Champions was held in Harlow in June. Congrats to our representative Steve Bartropp for reaching the semi-finals, before succumbing to East Sussex Champion Zack Richardson, who was the eventual winner. Well done Steve!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    25 Jun 2021
    LATEST NEWS UPDATE

    Hi all! I thought you might be eager to know if there is any activity regards re-starting the league again.

    We had our first Committee meeting for a year on Wednesday, and the AGM is being held on 8th July, so we will be able to announce the agreed plans after that.

    All looking positive though, so hope to see you all very soon!

    Regards,

    Jash

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    06 Feb 2021
    CONDOLENCES

    Many of us have fond memories of Tim Norris and his dad Dave. Sadly Dave passed away last week after a long illness. Condolences to Tim and his family. Thanks to Dave Cartmel for letting me know

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    06 Nov 2020
    2020 HOME COUNTIES INTER-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

    As reigning Champions, the A Team went into this year as favourites, with our B Team - last year's runners-up - close behind. Due to Covid rules, teams were restricted to 3, instead of the usual 4 this year.

    The A Team of Mark Worley - last year's Player of the Tournament - Damian Wilks and Robbie Powell took to the stage along with The B Team of Dave Maley, Danny Brocklehurst and Jeff Worts. 

    At the end of the group stages on Saturday the A team comfortably topped their group, with some outstanding performances, with Byfleet second, so go through to Sunday's semi finals. Unfortunately the B team didn't get through, with Harrow and Milton Keynes A qualifying. 

    Sunday's semi final against Milton Keynes turned out to be a muted affair, and we didn't reach the heights of Saturday - with the exception of Damian, who was our star performer this year with only one loss in 8 frames over the two days. Milton Keynes went on to the final and ironically lost to Byfleet who we had beaten 4-2 in the group stages the day before.

    Never the less, we all had a great week-end.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    21 Oct 2020
    INTERLEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2020

    At this moment in time, the annual Inter-League tournament is still on this week-end at Racks Snooker Club in Maidenhead. We again have two teams entered - the A Team, who are the reigning champions, and our B Team - last year's runners-up.

    This year the organisers have restricted the teams to 3 players, instead of the usual 4 due to the 'rule of six'.

    I will keep you posted with their progress....

    Good luck boys!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    13 Oct 2020
    LATEST NEWS UPDATE

    Hi all!

    After the AGM was held in August, it was agreed that I should issue a questionnaire to all team captains to discuss with their team members options for POSSIBLY October/November, or in the New Year, and how their players felt about restarting.

    Sadly, only 25% of team captains responded, but the general consensus from those that did suggested that it was unlikely that a re-start could happen before the New Year. Then of course the 10 pm curfew came in, so it now appears there is no chance of a restart until the New Year at the earliest.

    The Committee has agreed that we obviously continue to monitor any progress, and to perhaps resend the questionnaire early in the New Year - if there are signs of improvement, but I'm sure you agree there is nothing we can really do at present except wait.

    Feel free to share your thoughts though!

    One brighter bit of news is that the 2020 Inter-League Tournament is, at present, still going ahead on 24th and 25th October at Racks in Maidenhead. Our victorious 'A' Team, who narrowly defeated our 'B' Team in last year's final are both entered again, so wish them luck!

    Regards,

    Jash

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    07 Aug 2020
    AGM 2020 THURSDAY 20TH AUGUST

    Hi again all! Hope everyone is safe and happy. We are holding a restricted AGM on Thursday 20th August at Kings Langley Services Club, which is limited to two representatives per club due to the obvious restrictions. The main discussions will be on what the possibilities are for a league and/or competition restart - depending on how things develop in the coming weeks and months. Please share yours ideas with your Club Rep ready for the meeting. Thanks!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    18 Mar 2020
    CORONAVIRUS

    Hi again all,

    Well, almost as soon as the Committee made the previous announcement on Monday morning it became almost outdated by the evening due to Boris's update. In light of increasing numbers of League Members self-isolating, we now feel we should take the responsible decision to suspend the league fixtures until further notice. If you wish to continue playing your team and individual cup matches then that is your prerogative. We will of course update you as the situation unfolds. Regards,

    Jash

    Dear all,

    The WDBSL Committee feels that it is appropriate to make an announcement about how the Coronavirus could or will affect the League and Competitions during the next few weeks. Although the conclusion to the season could very quickly be taken out of our hands over the next few days - either by  Government or by member club decisions - we feel that we should invite you to continue with matches as long as your team is comfortable to do so. We will be sympathetic towards teams that have a stronger view towards isolation, and this could particularly be the case for teams with more senior members.

    Therefore, if any team is uncomfortable playing in the current climate, then there will be no penalties for cancelling matches even at short notice, but we ask people to be as respectful to other teams where possible. 

    We strongly recommend that teams and their members adhere to Government recommendations regards washing hands, and contact. We recommend that the traditional shaking of hands with your opponent should be replaced with a ‘nod or a ‘thumbs up’, but perhaps a discussion/agreement between team captains before matches commence could be an option, so that no-one is offended.

    Regards individual competitions, we are now at the semi-final stage. It would be helpful if you completed your matches sooner rather than later, so that we only have the finals to worry about, and at worst finals could be delayed until we return to normal.

    Please feel free to contact me if you have any issues.

    Jash    07944181237

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    04 Mar 2020
    PRESENTATION NIGHT 2020

    DATE FOR THE DIARY:

    END OF SEASON PARTY (and presentation and hot buffet)

    LIVE BAND - Five Fold Kiss

    World No 34 Martin O'Donnell will be presenting the trophies

    Friday 29th May 2020. 7.30 until late at Kings Langley Services Club, 3 Hempstead Road, Herts WD4 8BJ. £14.00

    This is not just about coming along if you won a trophy - it's also for the rest of us to have a great fun night of dancing and grub with our snooker mates and our partners, so please come along and support us!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    03 Dec 2019
    2019 HOME COUNTIES INTER-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS REVIEW

    Below is an in-depth summary of the week-end by the the LHC Chairman - Paul Ives:

    Hi Everyone,

    Apologies for the delay in getting this sent out, thank you to Kelvin Jones for reminding me!

    Firstly, and most importantly, we have NEW champions.

    Watford have won their second ever Interleague Championship (1999) and first in the LHC era, but it was by no means a walk in the park, they came through two deciding frames and required an immense amount of bottle to make it over the line in a highly competitive second day.

     

    Day 1

    Group A

                                               W            D             L              PTS

    Watford B                            2              1              0              5

    Byfleet                                 2              1              0              4*

    Thames Valley B                 1              0              2              2

    Harrow                                 0              0              3              0**

     

    *Byfleet docked one point due to dress code infringement.

    ** Harrow withdrew from event the day prior.

     

    Watford B            4-4          Byfleet

    Byfleet                 8-0          Thames Valley B

    Watford B            7-1          Thames Valley B

     

    Group B

                                               W            D             L              PTS

    Watford                               3              0              0              6

    Thames Valley                    1              1              1              3

    Oxford                                  0              2              1              2

    Brighton Juniors               0              1              2              1

     

    Oxford                  4-4          Brighton Juniors

    Watford               6-2          Thames Valley

    Watford               8-0          Oxford

    Thames Valley   7-1          Brighton Juniors

    Oxford                  4-4          Thames Valley

    Watford               6-2          Brighton Juniors

     

    The first day featured some feisty tussles, including another mammoth battle between rivals Thames Valley and Oxford.

    Defending champions Byfleet struggled early on, foreshadowing what was to come on day 2.

     

    Highest Break – Paul Bunyard 101

    Top Players – Damian Wilks, Beau Quigley, Dave Maley, Mark Worley, Ryan Mears, Paul Bunyard. – All 100%

     

    Day 2

    Semi Finals

     

    Watford B            5-3          Thames Valley

     

    Beau Quigley the stand out man for Watford B here, winning both frames comfortably, solid performances from Maley, Brocklehurst and Worts reversing the result from last years Semi Final.

     

    Watford               5-4          Byfleet

     

    The streak is over! Defending champions Byfleet lose for only the second time in LHC, and ends a 10 match unbeaten run. A close match from start to finish, both halves of the match finishing 3-1 either way.

    In a tight and nervy decider Mark Worley overcame Ryan Mears to put Watford in the final.

     

    3/4 Place Play Off

    Byfleet                  5-2          Thames Valley

     

    Losing this title for the first time surely provoked a response from the Byfleet boys as they managed to produce two centuries in the same match for the first time, first up was Alan Harvey, 106 in his first frame against Alan Grainger, but then step up Ryan Mears, still reeling from his deciding frame defeat at the hands of Worley, he would have beaten his highest break but for an unfortunate bounce out on the blue, on his was to 140, break ended at 122 and we have a new highest LHC break!

     

    Final

    Watford               5-4          Watford B

     

    Well, the first time we’ve had two teams from the same league meet each other and it produced a civil war in our final. Just like the semi final for Watford as it was nip and tuck all the way.

    But it all came down to one man, Mark Worley, fantastic all weekend, he took on Beau Quigley in the decider, showing all his years of experience to ensure that Watford’s ‘A Team’ was the ‘A Team’ in the South East. In doing so Mark took the Top Player award for this years event.

    Top Player – Mark Worley 12/12 – 100%

    Highest Break – Ryan Mears 122

     

    Thank you to all that attended over the weekend, thank you to Racks Snooker Club and thank you to Andy Johnson of Berkshire Pool TV for the live steaming. The event will be back again next year, same venue, same weekend, October 24th & 25th at Racks, Maidenhead. Put it in your diaries folks!

    Next up for LHC Snooker is the fantastic Champion Of Champions Tournament, defending champion Dylan Leary, coming on January 19th, more details coming soon.

     

    Paul Ives

    LHC Snooker Chairman.

     

    Sent from Mail for Windows 10

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    28 Oct 2019
    2019 HOME COUNTIES INTER-LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS

    Wow! What a week-end! For those of you not following events over the week-end on the Facebook page the day started with an early minibus drive to Racks Snooker Club in Maidenhead on Saturday 26th October. A Team - Steve Bartropp, Mark Worley, Damian Wilks and Robbie Powell, and B Team - Dave Maley, Danny Brocklehurst, Beau Quigley and Jeff Worts. Both teams ended the day topping their groups unbeaten, with the top two teams from each group progressing to Sunday's semi-finals. Watford A drew Byfleet - the champions for 2017 and 2018 - and won 5-4, with Mark Worley winning the deciding frame. The B Team beat Thames Valley 5-3 in the other semi. 

    This resulted in an amazing all Watford final. The match was locked at 4-4, with Mark Worley beating Beau Quigley in the decider. So, Watford A the Champions, but what a great week-end for both teams, and fantastic for the Watford League.

    Special congratulations to Mark Worley who also picked up the 'Best Player' trophy after going the whole week-end unbeaten - 12 frames, including two play-off deciding frames for his team.

    A great week-end - great fun with a special bunch of lads. Much beer drunk, and laughs all the way! Well done guys, Jash.

    Please see the Fun Page of the website for photos.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    28 Oct 2019
    INTERLEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2019

    Inter-League Championships are coming up on the 26th October at Racks in Maidenhead.

    We have two team entries - A Team - Steve Bartropp, Rob Powell, Mark Worley and Damian Wilks, and B Team - Dave Maley, Danny Brocklehurst, Beau Quigley and Jeff Worts.

    Anyone wishing to come and support are welcome - it's a great day out with some great snooker!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    27 Aug 2019
    NEW SEASON'S FIXTURES

     

    Hi all!

     

    The new season starts on the 12th September 2019, with two divisions of 13 teams - due to us losing three teams.

     

    The handicaps have been adjusted at the annual handicap meeting - attended by 16 players and team captains on Weds 21st August - and these are now on the Competitions Page as per last season.

     

    The main difference this season is that in league and team cup competitions no player will have more than a 35 'start' against his or her opponent. The reasoning behind this is to differentiate between one-frame snooker and 5- frame competition matches.

     

    Please ensure you read the League Rules page . The main change is that we have lost the league results and competion telephone lines. Therefore, all league results must now be emailed - preferably on the night, or by 5 pm the following day latest - to the dedicated email address on the website Home Page. Competiton results must now either be emailed or txted as shown on the Home Page.

     

    The revised fixtures are also now on the fixtures page.

     

    Handbooks are being printed as we speak, and I will announce a date for collection by team captains shortly.

     

    Many thanks!

     

    Jash

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    03 Jun 2019
    AGM 2019

    This year's AGM starts at 8 pm on Thursday 4th July at Kings Langley Services Club. Club contacts - please ensure you have your Team Application Forms and £65 per team fee. 

    Thanks!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    03 Jun 2019
    PRESENTATION NIGHT 2019

    Fantastic turn-out for this year's End-of-Season Party and Presentation. 92 attended. To see photos of the trophy winners please go to the Fun Page. 

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    30 Apr 2019
    ALL RESULTS FOR 2018/19

    Premier Champions                      Cotterells

    Runners-up                                    Bushey CC A

    3rd Place                                         Ricky RBL A

    Best Ind performance                   Pete Blythe

    Highest break                                Sammy Sefeldin (96)

     

    Div 1 Champions                            Bore’wood RBL

    Runners-up                                     Ricky RBL B

    3rd Place                                          Kings Langley C

    Best Ind. Performance                   Matt Saunders Bore’wood RBL

    Highest Break                                 Steve Bartropp (B’wood RBL (64)

     

    Div 2 Champions                            Bore’wood Social A

    Runners-up                                     Chorleywood

    3rd Place                                          Bore’wood Social B

    Best Ind. Performance                   Justin Terry B’wood Social A

    Highest Break                                 Gary Bell  B’wood Social A (49)

     

    Noel Heelis Trophy                        Steve Bartropp Bore’wood RBL (112)

     

    Challenge Cup         Champions - Cotterells, Runners-Up - Glenn Social A

     

    Challenge Cup Plate      Champions - Kings Langley C, Runners-Up - Ricky RBL B

     

    Ted Higgins Trophy      Champions - Borehamwood Social A, Runners-Up - Borehamwood Social B

     

    Singles Championship      Champion - Karl Townsend (Ricky RBL), Runner-up - Paul Stockwell (Glenn)

     

    Singles Handicap       Champion - Darren Grieves (Glenn), Runner-up - Gary Scott (Bushey CC)

     

    Pairs Handicap        Champions - Andrew Scott/Beau Quigley Glenn) Runners-up Paul Stockwell/Leigh Griffiths (Glenn)

     

    ColbourneTrophy (2-man)          Champions - Dave Maley and Danny Brocklehurst (Abbots), Runners-up - Dave Jones and Shaun Mills (Rickmansworth CC)

     

    3-Man Team        Champions - Andrew Scott, Darren Grieves and Brett Richards, (Glenn), Runners-up - Mark Greatbatch, John Smyley and Mark Elliott (Kings Langley C)

     

    Over 45's handicap       Champion - Gary Scott (Bushey CC) Runner-up - Andy Chichester (St Albans CC)

     

    Alan Sharp Trophy       Champion - Paul Dean (Boxmoor), Runner-up - John Smyley Kings Langley

     

    Roy Couch Trophy (Under 30's handicap)       Champion - Andrew Scott (Glenn), Runner-up - Beau Quigley (Glenn)

     

    Billiards         Champion - Ade Poulter (St Albans CC), Runner-up - Dave Maley (Abbots Langley)

     

    Gordon Wilson Memorial Trophy (Over 60's) Champion - Steve Grover (Bushey CC), Runner-up - John Smyley (Kings Langley)

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    05 Mar 2019
    PRESENTATION NIGHT

    DATE FOR THE DIARY:

    END OF SEASON PARTY (and presentation and buffet)

    LIVE ENTERTAINMENT AND DJ - same band as last year due to popular demand

    Sat 11th May 20197.30 until late at Kings Langley Services Club, 3 Hempstead Road, Herts WD4 8BJ. £14.00

     

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    10 Jan 2019
    CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS

    On Sunday 20th January 2019 Steve Bartropp is the Watford League's representative in the Interleague Champion of Champions at Racks Snooker Club in Maidenhead. Good luck to Steve!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    10 Jan 2019
    HIGHEST BREAK

    21st Nov 2018.    Big congrats to Steve Bartropp for a fantastic 112 break in his Singles Championship match tonight (21/11/18) against Dave Hart. In what sounds like an incredible match fit for the final, defending Champion Steve amazingly still went on to lose his title due to Dave's almost as impressive 84 break, who nicked a 3-2 win.   Wow guys!

    10th Jan 2019 .. Not quite enough to beat Steve's highest break above, but last night Paul Stockwell got a fantatic 110 in the Singles Championship. Well done Stocks!

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    28 Oct 2018
    INTERLEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP

     

    Congratulation to both Watford teams for a fantastic performance in the Interleague Championships in Maidenhead this weekend.

     

    The 'A' team of Paul Stockwell, Steve Bartropp, Andrew Scott and Mark Worley had a very tough group but performed extremely well. They drew 4-4 in their opening match with the eventual finalists Thames Valley A, lost narrowly 5-3 to semi-finalists Eastbourne, and again a 5-3 loss against a very tough Harrow side could have gone either way, before thumping Milton Keynes B 8-0. Special mentions to Mark Worley won 6 out of his 8 matches and Steve Bartropp had the team's highest break of 57.

     

    Now to the 'B' team of Dave Maley, Steve Gibbs, Danny Brocklehurst and Jeff Worts. What a day they had in the group stage. They opened with a 6-2 thumping of Milton Keynes 'A', and then performed admirably against eventual winners and last year's winners Byfleet going down 5-3. Next up was Oxford, with the boys winning 5-3, and ending the day winning 5-3 against Thames Valley B. This left them in 2nd place behind Byfleet to qualify for Sunday's semi finals.

    Special mention to Dave Maley who ended the group stage with an outstanding 7 wins out of 8, and Danny with 6 out of 8.

    Sunday's semi final against Thames Valley A saw our boys going down 5-1, with Steve Gibbs winning one of his two frames.

     

    A fantastic performance by both teams, who did our League proud!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    07 Sep 2018
    HANDBOOKS

    As you know, the league now starts on Thursday 27th September. New handbooks and score cards will be available for each Club Rep to collect at Kings Langley Services Club on Wednesday 19th September from 7.30. We will also have hard copies of the new Handicap List (same list for league and competitions). Can I suggest that - if possible - you put these up permanently at your club so that you can refer to them at each league match.

    Any completed Competition Forms can also be collected on the night. Cheers!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    31 Aug 2018
    LEAGUE AND COMPETITION HANDICAPS

    The handicap list - for all league matches and competitions - can now be found on the 'handicaps' page of the Competions section.

    Team Captains will be provided with a copy of this list with the handbooks before the start of the season to refer to during league matches. 

    Please remember that this is a work in progress and the handicaps were decided by the 15 ish members that turned up at the meeting, which was open to all to attend - not as a result of only a few. Thanks!

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    24 Aug 2018
    PRIVACY NOTICE

     

    The Watford and District Billiards and Snooker League takes your privacy seriously. We are a ‘controller’ of the personal information that you provide to us and this privacy notice sets out how, why and for how long we will use your personal data, as well as who it is shared with. It also explains your legal rights as a data subject and how to exercise them.

     

    What we need from you

    When you choose to play in the Watford and District Billiards and Snooker League we may ask you for some or all of the following personal information:

    * Contact details – name, address, email address and phone number, date of birth – to check competition qualifying categories.

    If you do not provide us with some or all of the personal information that we need, this may affect our ability to allow you to play in the league or enter competitions.

     

    Why we need your personal information – legitimate purposes

    We also process our members’ personal information in pursuit of our legitimate interests to provide you with news and updates about the members’ events and meetings and to respond to and investigate your questions, comments, complaints, concerns or allegations.

     

    Other uses of your personal information

    We may ask you if we can process your personal information for other purposes. Where we do so, we will provide you with an additional privacy notice explaining how we will use your information for these purposes.

     

    Third party suppliers with access to members’ personal data

    In the event that we share personal information with external third parties, we only share such information strictly required for the specific purpose of snooker-related matters and take reasonable steps to ensure recipients shall only process the disclosed personal information in accordance with those purposes.

     

    How we protect your personal information

    Your personal information is available to our members on the Watford and District Billiards and Snooker League website to show statistics and in order to contact you on snooker related matters only. This information is available to view by all members. The website is also an ‘open’ website, so it can be accessed freely by anyone.

     

    You have a right to:

    * Change your communication preferences or restrict the processing of your personal data for specific purposes

    * Request that we correct your personal data if you believe it is inaccurate or incomplete

    * Request that we delete your personal information

     

    How you can contact us: Roger Jashek, Secretary of the Watford and District Billiards and Snooker League:

    Tel: 07944181237

    Email: rj@horizonsfp.co.uk

    If you are dissatisfied, you have a right to raise a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office at www.ico.org.uk

     

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    10 Aug 2018
    BULLET POINTS OF THE AGM

    Bullet points of the AGM held on Thurs 5th July:
     
    • All three divisions will be played with individual player handicaps for one trial season.
    •  Each player will be assessed at the Handicap Meeting before the start of the season. Any additional players added throughout the season will play off ‘scratch’ until they can be assessed at the half-way point (December) at a further Handicap Meeting.
    * Any player not known to the Committee will also play 'off scratch' until the December review.
    • Challenge Cup and Plate (but not the Ted Higgins) will now be played with individual player handicaps. Hopefully this will encourage more entries and less walkovers/matches conceded by teams in the lower divisions with every team having a chance of winning.
    • The Under 25’s competition will now be the Under 30’s, to encourage more entries.

  • WDBSL - Latest News
    10 Aug 2018
    RULE CHANGES

    Please see below the rule changes as agreed at the AGM. The most significant one is regarding postponing matches, so it is now in your interests to fulfil the fixture - even if you only have 4 players.

     

    PART 4 – LEAGUE MATCHES

     

    4.3 At least three players from both teams must be present before a match can commence. Any team knowingly fielding less than five players should before the start of play notify the opposing captain.

     

    4.9 Seven clear days' notice shall be given to the opposing team captain and the Fixture Secretary of a postponed match. In the event of a team postponing a match, they will on the first occasion be deducted one point and on a second or subsequent occasion a two point deduction may apply. In exceptional circumstances (i.e. bad weather), the seven days' notice of postponement may be waived at the discretion of the Committee.

     

    PART 6 – INDIVIDUAL COMPETITONS

     

    6.2 In general snooker competitions will consist of the best of five frames up to and including the quarter final. Apart from the Colbourn trophy which will be the best of five frames in all rounds. The doubles will be played as the third frame. The three man team handicap will also be the best of seven frames in all rounds. The semi final and finals of all individual competitions will be the best of seven frames.

     

    Also, a reminder of the following: 

    * No mobile phones should be used for any purpose within the vicinity of the match table.

    * Also, team captains, if you see a member of your team using a phone, or your player is standing over/near the object pocket of the opponent, or moving when your opponent is taking their shot, it is your responsibility to speak them.

     

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