Alex Crum’s Snooker Masters
The first event of the 2026/27 YBSA season was concluded at the weekend, and after ten and a half hours of play, Peter Lines defeated Scarborough’s Mark Taylor 3-0 to retain his Master’s crown.
Results can be seen HERE
Thanks to referee Simon Taylor and, of course, our sponsors, the NSC.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Inter District Snooker League
There were 2 previously postponed games completed at the weekend.
In Division 1, Sheffield “1” moved to joint top after a 5-1 home victory over Castleford. David Whiby and Jason Evans-Bates starring for Sheffield.
Meanwhile, in Division 2, Leeds “2” moved up to second with a 6-0 whitewash at home to Harrogate “2”. Danny Waite, Gavin Godfree and Tom Oates doing the damage.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Halifax set the pace in Division 2
A 5-1 win over Leeds Academy saw Halifax go clear at the top of Division 2 after the first two rounds of fixtures, Lee Roberts and Dave Hall (52) gaining maximum points for Fax.
Elsewhere, Doncaster drew 3-3 at home to Wakefield. Darren Forster putting Donny ahead, Daniel McKenna hitting back for the visitors.
In the other match played, Huddersfield “2” defeated newcomers Sheffield “4” 4-2. Rob Bates proving the difference between the sides.
There was just one match played in Division 1, Sheffield “3” going down 4-2 at home to Huddersfield “1”. Rob Read (70) starring for the visitors.
The Yorkshire Snooker Doubles Championship is now open for entries; you can do so by clicking HERE and filling out the form.
This event is now limited to 32 entries, so act fast.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
Alex Crum’s Snooker Masters Draw
We have 29 entries for this year’s Yorkshire Masters competition to be held at the NSC on Sunday 11th October.
The draw is available here on snookerscores.net and by clicking HERE
Players should aim to be on-site at 9:45 for a 10:00 start, with the exception of the 3 players who have byes, who should aim to be on-site by 11:30.
A reminder that the normal Yorkshire dress code applies: no trainers, jeans or collarless T-shirts, please.
Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director
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
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
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.
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
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 & 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
