Entering YBSA Competitions

Entering YBSA Competitions.

Please note that the following areas are affiliated with the YBSA for the 2025/26 season.

Leeds, Doncaster, Bradford, Sheffield, Castleford, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Wakefield.
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

Inter Snooker League

Just two matches were played this weekend.

In Division 1, Sheffield “2” had a 5-1 win away at Leeds “1”. Rob Skidmore and John Large gaining maximum points.

The match between Harrogate “1” and Bradford was cancelled at short notice; rule 10 applies. (rules here)

In Division 2, the match between newcomers Leeds Academy and Doncaster finished all square. Alex Slingsby put the Academy in front before Jon Mallon levelled for Donny.

A reminder that if teams wish to postpone matches, a minimum of 7 days should be given to the opposing captain; otherwise, an automatic 2-point deduction will apply.

Alex Crums Snooker Masters competition closing date is this Saturday, 3rd Oct; not many places available, and it’s limited to 32 entries. Click HERE to fill out the entry form.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter District League

Inter District League

There were 4 matches played over the weekend in this season’s Inter District League.
In the Division 1 fixture held over from last weekend, Bradford defeated Huddersfield “1” 4-2.
Simon Bedford (54,52) and Boover Singh were on target for Bradford before Martin Wood (62) hit back for the visitors.

Meanwhile in Division 2, Halifax started in style with a 6-0 whitewash away at Huddersfield “2”.
Lee Roberts, Johnny Gallagher and Dave Hall all starring for Fax.

Newcomers Sheffield “4” started the season with a 4-2 home win against Harrogate “2”. John Hamilton proving the difference between the sides.
In the other match, Leeds “2” won 4-2 away at Wakefield.
Danny Edginton (47) put the home side in front before Danny Waite and Tom Oates hit back for Leeds.
The match between Leeds Academy and newcomers Doncaster has been rescheduled for this weekend.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Divisione one Inter-League

The YBSA 26/27 season started in earnest at the weekend with three Division 1 matches completed.

Last year’s champions Sheffield “2” suffered a shock 5-1 defeat at the hands of Sheffield “3”, with Reece Matin and Dave Pagett gaining maximum points for last season’s Division 2 winners.

Last year’s Division 1 runners-up Castleford started the season with a 4-2 victory over promoted Leeds “1”. Adam Tollerfield and Scott Bull (61) put Cas in front before Adam Rennison hit back for Leeds.

Harrogate “1” also had a home 4-2 win against Sheffield “1”. David Whitby put the visitors ahead before Callum Waite (70) and Tom Harris sealed the win for Harrogate.

Bradford v Huddersfield “1” has been rescheduled for next weekend.

Next weekend also sees the 1st round of Division 2 fixtures, with Leeds Academy v Doncaster postponed until 27th September.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Shaun Liu is Yorkshire Snooker Champion

Shaun Liu is Yorkshire Champion

Sixteen-year-old Shaun Liu defeated current champion Peter Lines 4-1 in the delayed 25/26 Yorkshire Snooker final at the NSC.

Shaun flew out of the blocks, compiling a 96 break on only his 4th visit to the table to take the first frame and followed this with a run of 62 to take the second. Peter clawed one back to make it 1-2 but a 51 break put Shaun 3-1 up at the interval. A 61 break in the fifth frame put Shaun on the brink of victory, and despite a late fightback by Peter, Shaun sealed the win on potting brown and blue.
The 5 frames were completed in less than 73 minutes of playing time.
Thanks to referee Rod Eaton, marker Arnold Greenwood and of course our sponsors, the Northern Snooker Centre.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Presentation night and AGM

Presentation night and AGM

The 2025/26 Yorkshire Snooker final between Peter Lines and Shaun Liu will take place on Friday 11th September at the NSC, 7:30 start, followed by the Presentation of all last seasons YBSA prizes.

The 2026 AGM is scheduled for Tuesday 8th September at the NSC, 7:30 start. Delegates and Team Captains are welcome to attend, please let Paul Marlow know if you wish to do so.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Laisterdyke CC are the team KO champions

Laisterdyke CC are the team KO champions.

The Laisterdyke Cricket Club team, consisting of Kevin Firth, Wayne Cooper and Michael Whaley, defeated Brighouse (Luke Drennan, Oliver Mulcahy, Lee Roberts) 4-2 in the final of yesterday’s team KO final.
Both teams came through the group stages with 3 wins out of 3.

In the semis, Laisterdyke overcame Walkley CC 4-2, whilst Brighouse had a comfortable 4-0 victory over Halifax.
Luke Drennan had the day’s high break of 66.

Thanks to all who participated, our roaming referee Simon Taylor and of course our sponsors the NSC.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Yorkshire 3-Man-Team Snooker Championship

Yorkshire 3-Man-Team Snooker Championship

This year’s Team KO has 10 entries, which will be split into 2 groups of 5.
Teams will play each other once, with the 2 group winners progressing to the final.
Group matches will consist of 6 frames, with each player playing 2 frames against their opposite number. Captains to exchange team order before the match starts.
Teams will get 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw.
Group positions will be decided by-
1. Points
2. Frame difference.
3. Head-to-head.
4. High Break (30+).

If a deciding frame is required in the final, the captains will nominate who plays.

Order of players may be changed match to match, and reserves may be used.

Full dress code applies: trousers, a collared shirt or polo T-shirt, and shoes

Group A

Wakefield
Harrogate ‘1″
Brighouse
Lindley Libs.
Walkley CC

Group B

St Michael’s
Harrogate “2”
Halifax
Collingham
Laisterdyke CC

Matches start at 10:00 am. Dress code applies.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Daniel Boyes and Dylan Smith are Pairs Champions.

Daniel Boyes & Dylan Smith are Pairs Champions.

After over 10 hours of play, NSC’s Daniel Boyes and Dylan Smith emerged as this year’s pairs champions, defeating 2 time previous winners Richard Binns and Glen Cassidy 3-1 in the final.

After several marathon matches lasting between 2-3 hours during the day, Binns/Cassidy emerged from the top half of the draw, beating Jason Walton/Andy Blamire in the semi-final. Waiting for them in the final were Boyes/Smith, who had earlier come through a tight semi-final against Luke Drennan/Oliver Mulcahy.

Binns/Cassidy struck first in the final, a 36 break from Binns putting them in front. Breaks of 26 and 32 from Daniel Boyes put the teenagers in front at 2-1 before Dylan Smith crafted a superb 70 break in frame 4 to seal the win.

Thanks to referee Simon Taylor and to our sponsors, the NSC.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

(left to right) Cassidy & Binns Refereee Simon Taylor with Boyes & Smith
(left to right) G. Cassidy & R. Binns Referee Simon Taylor with D. Boyes & D. Smith

Yorkshire Snooker Pairs 2026 Draw

This year’s Yorkshire Pairs has attracted 22 entries.

Matches up to and including the semi-finals will be best of 3, with a best-of-5 final.

Dress code applies, no jeans, trainers or collarless t-shirts please.

Players drawn in matches in the first round should register by 9:45 for a 10:00 start.

Players who have received a bye into the last 16 should register by 10:45 for an 11:00 start.

First round.

Payne/Gallagher v Holding/Willmott
Collier/Collier v Firth/Cooper
Hartley/McArdle v I Matthews/Burton
McKenna/Edginton v Binns/Cassidy
Whaley/Walker v Cooke/Billaney
Walton/Blamire v Jensen/Jackson

Last 16

Payne/Gallagher or Holding Willmott v Collier/Collier or Firth/Cooper

Hartley/McArdle or I Matthews/Burton v McKenna/Eginton or Binns/Cassidy

Whaley/Walker or Cooke/Billaney v Walton/Blamire or Jensen/Jackson

Slingsby/Slingsby v O Read/Berry

R Read/J Read v Woodhead/C Matthews

Broadhead/Bagley v Drennan/Mulcahy

Clayforth/Pears v Dave Boyes/Wynter

Wootton/Saxton v Dan Boyes/Smith.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter League is now complete

This year’s Inter League is now complete.

In the depleted Division 1, Castleford secured the point they needed to finish second behind runaway winners Sheffield “2” despite going down 4-2 away at Sheffield “1”. Bradley Andrews starring for the home side.
Will Lemons headed the MVP list with 13/16. Shaun Wilkes also had 13 wins but finished second by virtue of having missed a match. He did however, take the high break prize with 110.

Division 2 was a much closer affair, with just 1 point separating the top three teams.
Sheffield “3” had already secured the title, Leeds finishing second thanks to a 5-1 win at home to Wakefield. Danny Waite and Tom Oates gaining maximum points.
Bradford finished third, despite thrashing Huddersfield “2” 6-0, thanks to Simon Bedford, Boover Singh and Hanif Rafiq.
In the other match, Halifax overcame Harrogate “2” 4-2.
Dave Hall finished as MVP with 17/22, and Simon Bedford took the high break prize with 71.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director