Entering YBSA Competitions

Entering YBSA Competitions.

Please note that the following areas are affiliated with the YBSA for the 2024/25 season.

Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Castleford, Brighouse, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Wakefield, Ossett and Wharfedale.
Players from the Yorkshire area who do not participate in an affiliated league are still eligible to enter YBSA competitions but must pay a one-off individual affiliation fee of £10 to cover them for the current season.

The fee can simply be added to the competition fee when completing the bank transfer and click HERE to fill out the affiliation form.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Sheffield “2” Lead the way.

Sheffield “2” Lead the way.

Sheffield “2” moved 2 points clear with a game in hand at the top of division 1 after a 5-1 home win over Castleford, Will Lemons (54,59) and Shaun Wilkes on target.

Wharfedale and Leeds “1” fought out a 3-3 draw, Gyles Behbood (62) and Lewis Harper (51) chipping in with breaks.

In a match played a week early, Brighouse and Sheffield “1” ended 3-3, Michael Whaley (96) and Jason Evans-Bates (69) catching the eye.

Whaley’s break now leads the race for the high break prize, Gyles Behbood (11/14) leads the MVP table.

In division 2, Harrogate “1” maintained a 10 point lead after a 4-2 win at Halifax. Kaif Shazad (63,87) and Tom Harris starring for Harrogate, Lionel Payne replying for Fax.

Bradford and Huddersfield “1” finished 3-3, Boover Singh putting the home side in front before Robert Read replied for Huddersfield.

Wakefield had a fine 5-1 away win at Harrogate “2”, Danny Edginton and Matt Samples gaining maximum points.

The last match finished in a 6-0 whitewash for Sheffield “3” at Huddersfield “2”, Dave Manuel, Dave Pagett and Reece Matin doing the damage.

Kaif Shazad and Johnny Gallagher are tied for the high break prize with 87, Shazad heads the MVP race with 18/22.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Harrogate league players are to the fore in the first Yorkshire Championship qualifier

Harrogate league players are to the fore in the first Yorkshire Championship qualifier.

The Harrogate Snooker league had representatives in all 4 final qualifying matches in the first qualifying day in this years Yorkshire Snooker Championship.

First player through was Gyles Behbood who defeated Huddersfield’s Conrad Norcliffe 3-1 in the qualifying match having earlier beaten Daniel McKenna 3(74,55)-0 and ex pro Kuldesh Johal 3-2.

The second Harrogate player through was Callum Waite who had a 96 break (missing the blue for a ton) in a 3-1 victory over Jason Evans-Bates. Waite had earlier despatched Tommy Doherty 3-0, Adam Clarke 3(67)-1 and Glen Cassidy 3-1.

In the third qualifying tie, Harrogate’s Kaif Shazad had a titanic struggle with Leeds player Adam Rennison. The match went to the deciding frame, and with the lead changing hands several times it was a relieved Rennison who finally potted the pink to edge himself over the line. Rennison having had earlier 3-0 wins over Vic Craven and Adam Prince.

In the last match to finish it was last years runner up Dan Womersley who overcame Harrogate’s Tom Harris 3-2. Womersley had breaks of 97,89,86,81,67,56,54 and 51 in his 4 victories throughout the day.

Full results are available at WPBSA Snooker Scores or simply click THIS link.

The second qualifying day is on Sunday, March 16th.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Division 2 Round Up

Division 2 Round Up

Top of the table, Harrogate “1” was held 3-3 at home by bottom team Huddersfield “2” but still hold a 9-point lead after 10 rounds. Harrogate’s Callum Waite joined teammate Kaif Shazad at the top of the MVP list, gaining both points after Saood Nawab had put the visitors in front.

There was another draw at Wakefield. Allen Slingsby put Halifax in front before Gary Hambleton levelled for the home side. Danny Edginton chipped in with a run of 64 for Wakefield.

Huddersfield “1” were too good for Harrogate “2” gaining a 5-1 win. Robert Read (74) and Conrad Norcliff starred for Huddersfield.

In the last match Sheffield “3” had a fine 5-1 victory over Bradford. Reece Matin and Dave Pagett gaining maximum points.

Round 11 is on the weekend of 8/9 March

Huddersfield 1 player Robert Read with a 74 break
Huddersfield 1 player Robert Read with a 74 break

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Yorkshire Snooker Singles Championship

Yorkshire Snooker Singles Championship

We have a total of 86 entries for this year’s Yorkshire Snooker Championship, which encouragingly is slightly up on previous years.

There are 42 entries on the 1st qualifying day on 2nd March and 44 on the 2nd qualifying day on 16th March.

The first 16 matches on each day will start at 10:00 with subsequent matches starting when tables become free.

Players are asked to register by 9:45. If you are running late or cannot make it on the day please let me know by text on 07540539082.

The usual dress code applies so no jeans, t-shirts or trainers please.

All matches on qualifying days will be best of 5 with 4 players from each day progressing to the quarter-finals on 6th April.

There will be a re-draw at the quarter-final stage.

Click the below links to see the draw brackets for each qualifier.

Qualifier 1 (2nd March)

Qualifier 2 (16th March)

Good luck to all the players competing

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Brighouse go joint top of Division 1

Brighouse go joint top of Division 1

A 4-2 away win at Castleford (Michael Whaley gaining both points), saw Brighouse go level on points with Sheffield “2” at the top of division 1. Sheffield’s match with Leeds “1” was postponed resulting in a 2 point penalty for Leeds.

In the other match Sheffield “1” drew 3-3 at home with Leeds “2”. Jon O’Leary putting the visitors in front before Carl Whitby hit back for the home side.

The next round of matches is on 8/9th March

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Harrogate “1” move 11 points Clear

Harrogate “1” move 11 points Clear.

Harrogate”1″‘s unbeaten run continued as they defeated second-placed Huddersfield “1” 4-2 to move 11 points clear at the top of division 2, Callum Waite with a 50 break proving the difference between the sides.

Harrogate “2” also had a fine win, defeating Huddersfield “2” 5-1, with Andy Harris and Dan Beatty starring for Harrogate.

Newcomers Halifax gained their 3rd win of the season with a comfortable 5-1 home win against Sheffield “3”. Johnny Gallagher (53) and Lionel Payne (64) gained maximum points, Dave Hall chipping in with a 55 break.

The last match finished in a 3-3 draw. Josh Walker (78) put Bradford in front before Danny Edginton hit back for visitors Wakefield.

Harrogate’s Kaif Shazad maintains his MVP lead with 16/18.

The next round of matches takes place on the weekend of 22/23 February.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

John Marwood is 2025 Yorkshire Billiards Champion

John Marwood is the 2025 Yorkshire Billiards Champion

From a field of 29, John Marwood defeated last year’s champion Darren Kell, 344(68,49,48) -248 (53,79) to regain the title he won for the first time in 2017.
With 15 minutes of the final left Marwood was 160 clear. Kell then threatened a dramatic comeback but broke down on 79 and in the end Marwood finished a comfortable winner by almost a hundred points.

Thanks to Steve Harrison for officiating Bob Slee for assisting and of course our sponsors the Northern Snooker Centre.

The Group Stages finished as follows

Group 1
Lee Connor P3 W2 +457
Tom Middleton P3 W2 +68
Kyle Cunningham P3 W2 -118
Simon Coyne P3 W0

Group 2
John Marwood P3 W3
Peter Atkinson P3 W2
Terry Singleton P3 W1
John Bedford P3 W0

Group 3
Ron Bickerdike P2 W1 +58
Chris Jarvis P2 W1 +4
Tony Brown P2 W1 -62

Group 4
Mark Hirst P3 W3
Simon Kippax P3 W2
Steve Nicholson P3 W0 D1 -284
Paul Shore P3 W0 D1 -323

Group 5
Simon Snee P3 W3
Bob Patterson P3 W2
Andy Blamire P3 W1
Robert Ledger P3 W0

Group 6
Johnathan Snee P2 W2
Stephen Kershaw P2 W1
James Waterfall P2 W0

Group 7
Darren Kell P2 W2
Tom Halliday P2 W1
Gerry Garland P2 W0

Group 8
Adam Clarke P3 W3
Richard Bowes P3 W2
Brian Barnett P3 W1
Phil Stocks P3 W0

Breaks
Kyle Cunningham 53
Lee Connor 52,50,63,56,59
Peter Atkinson 83,76,74
John Marwood 60,80,58,85u
Chris Jarvis 64
Mark Hirst 63,64,122,63,
Simon Snee 89,87
Johnathan Snee 52,91,65
Darren Kell 113,50,50
Terry Singleton 56

Quarter Finals
Lee Connor 160 v 279 John Marwood
Ron Bickerdike 102 v 323 Mark Hirst (60,122)
Simon Snee 170 v 334 Johnathan Snee
Darren Kell 235 v 225 Adam Clarke

Semi-Finals
John Marwood 389 v 135 Mark Hirst
Johnathan Snee 238 v 270(57) Darren Kell

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Dylan Smith is Yorkshire U19 Champion

Dylan Smith is the Yorkshire U19 Champion

Dylan Smith defeated James Pears 3-1 in an all-Leeds final of the Yorkshire U19 Snooker Championship at the Northern Snooker Centre from a field of 14 hopefuls.

Crucially, Dylan won the first frame on a re-spotted black with both players struggling to find any form. James hit back with a 31 break to win the second, but Dylan got stronger as the match went on and gradually pulled away to take the final 3-1.

Full results can be found on WPBSA Snooker Scores

Thanks to referee Andy Kitson and of course our sponsors and hosts the Northern Snooker Centre.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Follow THIS link for full results

Inter-League Action

No change in Division 1.

There was no change to league positions in Division 1 at the weekend as all three matches were drawn in what is turning out to be a very competitive league.

At Wharfedale, Mike Hodgson put visitors Castleford in front before Gyles Behbood hit back for the home side.

Leaders Sheffield “2” were held to a draw at Leeds “2”, all three matches finishing 1-1.

Meanwhile at Sheffield “1”, David Whitby got the home side off to a flying start before Lee Brookes salvaged a draw for Leeds “1”.

These results leave Sheffield “2” 4 points clear of the chasing pack with 3 teams tied for second place.

Gyles Behbood moves to the top of the MVP race with 10 wins from 12.

The next round of matches is on the weekend of 15/16 February.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

MVP Leader Gyles Behbood

Yorkshire Billiards Championship

Yorkshire Billiards Championship
We have 30 entries for this year’s Yorkshire Billiards Championship to be held at the Northern Snooker Centre on Sunday 9th February.
As last year players are requested to bring a set of Billiard balls if possible.
The field will be split into 8 groups, 6×4 and 2×3. With the 8 group winners qualifying for the quarter-finals.
Group matches will be 60 minutes, the QF’s and SF’s 75 minutes and the final 90 minutes.
The anticipated timings are as follows-
Doors Open at 09:00. Players are to register by 9:45
10:00-11:00 1st round of group matches.
11:15 -12:15 2nd round of group matches.
12:30-13:30 3rd round of group matches.
13:30-14:15 Break.
14:15-15:30. Quarter Finals.
15:45-17:00 . Semi-Finals
17:15-18:45 Final.
The make-up of the groups is as follows-
Group 1. Kyle Cunningham. Tom Middleton. Simon Coyne. Lee Connor
Group 2. Peter Atkinson. John Marwood. John Bedford. Terry Singleton.
Group 3.  Ron Bickerdike. Tony Brown. Chris Jarvis.
Group 4. Simon Kippax. Paul Shore. Mark Hirst. Steve Nicholson.
Group 5. Simon Snee. Robert Ledger. Bob Patterson. Andrew Blamire.
Group 6. Jonathan Snee. James Waterfall. Stephen Kershaw. Sajjad Ghazan.
Group 7. Darren Kell. Tom Halliday. Gerry Garland.
Group 8. Brian Barnett. Phil Stocks. Adam Clarke. Richard Bowes.
Groups will be decided on the following criteria.
1. Number of wins
2. Points difference
3. Points scored.
Quarter Finals will be
Winner G1 V Winner G2
Winner G3 V Winner G4
Winner G5 V Winner G6
Winner G7 V Winner G8
A reminder that Dress Code applies. No Jeans, trainers or collarless T-shirts please.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director