Due to unforeseen circumstances, Brighouse have pulled from the Inter-District Snooker League with immediate effect, and all fixtures have been replaced with another BYE for the remainder of this season.
The Wharfedale vs Brighouse result has also been reset and replaced with a Bye.
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Inter League Round Up
The top of the table clash between Sheffield “2” and Harrogate “1” in Division 1 finished all square, leaving Sheffield just 1 point in front. Kaif Shazad put Harrogate in front before Shaun Wilkes salvaged a draw for the title holders. Wilkes heads the MVP race with 6 wins, and also holds the current high break with a run of 110.
In the only other Division 1 match played, Huddersfield “1” proved too strong for Sheffield “1”, the home side winning 5-1 thanks to Oliver Read and Conrad Norcliffe. Robert Read chipping in with a break of 65.
The Brighouse v Castleford match is being played next weekend, with the next full round of matches scheduled for the weekend of 29th/30th November.
In Division 2, Halifax are the new league leaders thanks to a 4-2 home victory over Wakefield. Johnny Gallagher and Dave Hall on target for Fax, Brendan Timlin responding for Wakefield.
Bradford were 4-2 winners at home to Sheffield “3”, Hanif Rafiq proving the difference between the teams.
In the third match, Harrogate “2” trounced Leeds 5-1, Andy Harris and Neil Little gaining maximum points for the home side.
There are 5 players on 4 wins vying for the division 2 MVP. Reece Matin holds the high break with 62.
Next matches are on the weekend of 22nd/23rd November.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Inter League Division 2 Round Up
League Leaders Sheffield “3” were held to a 3-3 draw at home to second placed Halifax, all 3 games finishing 1-1.
Bradford were too strong for the home side at Wakefield, Boover Singh starring in a 4-2 win.
In the third match, Andy Harris helped Harrogate “2” win 4-2 away at Huddersfield “2”.
The next round of matches is on the weekend of 25th/26th October.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Ton up Wilkes sets the pace.
A fine 110 break by Sheffield “2”‘s Shaun Wilkes has set the target for Division 1’s high break prize, and along with Will Lemons (66) helped the current title holders to a 5-1 victory over Huddersfield “1”. The win keeps them one point in front of Harrogate “1”, who themselves had a 5-1 win at home to Sheffield “1”. Kaif Shazad (52) and Tom Harris starred for Harrogate.
In the other match, Castleford defeated Wharfedale 4-2 thanks to an Adam Tollerfield brace.
Next matches scheduled for the weekend of 25th/26th October.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
This season’s Inter-District League will consist of 14 teams split into 2 divisions, with 7 teams in each. Division 1 will be made up of the top 5 teams from last season (Sheffield 2, Brighouse, Sheffield 1, Wharfedale and Castleford), plus the 2 promoted teams from Division 2 (Harrogate 1 and Huddersfield 1). The remaining teams will form Division 2.
Matches will commence on the weekend of 27/28 September, and all matches must be completed by the final weekend on 30/31 May.
Dress code applies to all fixtures. Captains are reminded to ensure they have sufficient players to fulfil the scheduled matches. Any match which is postponed due to player availability with less than 7 days notice will result in a 2-point penalty to the offending team.
Can all captains please ensure that the official scorecard is used, which can be downloaded here. All results should be sent ideally straight after a match or within 24 hours.
Peter Lines retains the Snooker Championship
Peter Lines defeated Robert Read 4-0 in last night’s snooker final at the NSC.
Read started brightly, a break of 40 putting him in command before Lines hit back with a run of 36. The frame ended up with a battle on the colours, Lines coming out on top 70-49.
No breaks of note in the second frame, Lines built a healthy lead which meant Read required snookers with reds still left on the table. A long bout of safety ensued, Read laying some excellent snookers but Lines was equal to the task and eventually ran out a 68-23 winner.
At 2-0 up, Lines was now able to relax and the last two frames were more one-sided, breaks of 58,32 and 76 giving Lines the match and the title (90-29), (76-1) 4-0.
Many thanks to referee Carl Whitby and marker Arnold Greenwood, and of course to our hosts and sponsors, the Northern Snooker Centre.
Following the final, the NSC’s general manager, Thomas Gedney-Higham, kindly presented this season’s prizes and trophies.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Sheffield “2” retain Division 1 Title.
Their postponed match with Leeds “1” remained un-played which meant Sheffield “2” visited Wharfedale needing 3 points to ensure they finished in top spot. The match started badly for Sheffield, Gyles Behbood putting the home side 2-0 in front with breaks of 72 and the seasons highest of 108. Shaun Wilkes(65) hit back to level, and Will Lemons(60) secured the win (4-2) and the title for Sheffield.
Brighouse finished runners up, Michael Whaley and Craig Butler starring in a 5-1 home win against Leeds “2”, Mick Jensen replying for the visitors.
In a match played earlier, Sheffield “1” drew 3-3 with Castleford, Jason Evans-Bates putting Sheffield in front before Pete Raby hit back for Cas.
In addition to winning the high break prize, Gyles Behbood also won the MVP race with an impressive 17 wins from 20 frames played.
In division 2, champions Harrogate “1” finished the season with a 6-0 demolition of Wakefield to maintain their unbeaten record. Kaif Shazad (59), Callum Waite and Tom Harris all on target for Harrogate.
Huddersfield “1” sealed second place with a 3-3 draw at home to Sheffield “3”. Reece Matin (63) putting the visitors in front before Conrad Norcliffe (109) hit back for Huddersfield, taking the high break prize in the process.
Harrogate “2” had a fine 4-2 win away at Bradford, Neil Little proving the difference between the sides.
In the last match, Halifax defeated Huddersfield “2” 4-2, Johnny Gallagher starring for Halifax.
The division’s MVP went to Callum Waite with 22 wins from 28 frames played.
Congratulations to all the prize winners, hopefully you can all attend the singles final and presentation night on Friday July 4th at the Northern Snooker Centre.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Inter-League Action
As we approach the end of the season, only 1 match was played on the penultimate weekend in Division 1, Wharfedale gaining a 4-2 win away at Leeds 2. Gyles Behbood (67 break) proving the difference between the teams. Gyles currently heads the MVP race with 15 wins from 18 games played. Michael Whaley holds the current high break with 96.
Sheffield “2” v Brighouse was postponed in advance, the Castleford v Leeds “1” match was postponed on the day of the match-2 point penalty applies.
A reminder that all re-arranged matches must be played by the last weekend of the season which is 26/27th April.
In contrast, all scheduled matches in Division 2 have been completed prior to the final weekend.
Champions elect Harrogate “1” remain undefeated after a 3-3 draw away at Sheffield “3”. Reece Matin (71) put Sheffield in front before Callum Waite hit back for the visitors. Tom Harris chipping in with a 70 break for Harrogate.
Second-placed Huddersfield “1” had a 4-2 win away at Wakefield, Robert Read gaining both points for Huddersfield.
Halifax defeated Harrogate “2” 4-2, Johnny Gallagher and Lionel Payne starring for Halifax, Chris Scott(59) hitting back for Harrogate.
In the last match, Bradford won 5-1 away at winless Huddersfield “2”, Boover Singh and Hanif Rafiq doing the damage.
Callum Waite leads the MVP race with 20/26, closely followed by Kaif Shazad and Reece Matin on 19/26. Kaif Shazad and Johnny Gallagher share the current high break with 87.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Harrogate “1” seal Division 2 title.
A 4-2 home victory over Bradford in round 12 proved enough for Harrogate “1” to claim this season’s Division 2 title.
Huddersfield “1” have already played their last match against Sheffield “3” and cannot now catch Harrogate (this result will not be added to the website until the scheduled date).
Callum Waite (50 break) gained both points for Harrogate.
Second-placed Huddersfield “1” also won 4-2 at home against Halifax. Rob Read (69 break) scored both points for the home side, and Johnny Gallagher chipped in with a run of 69.
Sheffield “3” lost 4-2 at home to Harrogate “2”, Liam Mills proving the difference between the sides.
In the last match Wakefield and Huddersfield “2” fought out a 3-3 draw, Danny Edginton putting Wakefield in front, Dan Crines hitting back for Huddersfield.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
