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Competitions open for entries

Competitions open for entries
Some more 2023/24 Competitions are now open for entries, some are limited entries so act quickly to enter and make sure you read the information on the posters provided in the link under the entry forms, for those interested in other ybsa related news then please visit our blog regularly which can be found HERE
Affiliation fees have risen from £5 to £10 which covers you for the whole season, If unsure which districts are affiliated click THIS link to check.
The Inter-District league news, Three fixtures in and we are already seeing some domination from (Div1) Sheffield 1 and new team (Div2) Wharfedale, Fixture 4’s are set for this coming weekend with reports following from Paul Marlow again another new addition to your reading experiences.
A new event this season is TEAM this will be a 3 man snooker team playing first to 4 frames all details can be found by clicking the link “TEAM” below
Click the relevant links below to find entry forms and posters

SINGLES
DOUBLES
TEAM

Regards
ybsa team

Sheffield’s Jake Crofts takes U25 title

Sheffield’s Jake Crofts takes U25 title.

Jake Crofts battled his way through a strong field to take this season’s U25 crown. Wins against Shaun Liu (3-1) and Josh Brady (3-0) were followed by an epic semi-final win over Vladislav Gradinari. Gradinari started with a magnificent 139 clearance which took the day’s high break prize, but Crofts fought back and with the aid of breaks of 60 and 61 he managed a 3-2 victory.

In the final he faced Samuel Lee Stevens who had defeated Daniel Boyes (3-1) and Oliver Read (3-0), including breaks of 58,62 and 56 along the way.

The final itself was a tense affair, Lee Stevens taking the opener before Crofts took the next two with the aid of a 52 break. Lee-Stevens levelled, but Crofts proved the steadier of the two and took the decider and with it the title of Yorkshire U25 Champion.

Shaun Liu defeated Luke Drennan 2-1 in the final of the plate competition.

Results-

Matthew Haslam 3 v 0 Luke Drennan
Vladislav Gradinari 3 v 1 James Pears
Jake Crofts 3 v 1 Shaun Liu

Quarter-Finals

Vladislav Gradinari 3 v 2 Matthew Haslam
Jake Crofts 3 v 0 Josh Brady
Samuel Lee-Stevens 3(58) v 1 Daniel Boyes
Oliver Read 3 v 0 Dilraj Ryatt

Semi-Finals

Jake Crofts 3(61,60) v 2(139) Vladislav Gradinari
Samuel Lee-Stevens 3(62,56) v 0 Oliver Read

Final

Jake Crofts 3(52) v 2 Samuel Lee-Stevens

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Matthew Peaker Stars as Billiards returns to YBSA

Matthew Peaker Stars as Billiards returns to YBSA.

Players from Leeds, Huddersfield, Bradford, Brighouse, Wakefield and Tadcaster competed in the first YBSA Billiards competition since the pandemic, with Huddersfield’s Matthew Peaker taking the first prize, defeating his father David in the final.

The consolation plate final was won by Bradford’s Chris Jarvis, who beat clubmate John Bedford.

With a number of players competing in a World Billiards event in Carlisle over the weekend, the competition was re-named the “Yorkshire Billiards Challenge”, with a view to arranging a Yorkshire Billiards “Championship” sometime in the new year.

Results-

Gary Rogers 200 v 187 John Bedford
Malcolm Collinson 200 v 175 James Stevenson
Matthew Peaker 200 v 56 Simon Coyne

Quarter-Finals

Gary Rogers 200 v 95 Malcolm Collinson
Matthew Peaker 200 v 33 Robert Collinson
David Peaker 200 v 163 Chris Jarvis
Allan Bottomley 200 v 103 Scott Sigsworth

Semi-Finals

Matthew Peaker 200 v 117 Gary Rogers
David Peaker 200 v 103 Allan Bottomley

Final

Matthew Peaker 200 v 141 David Peaker

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In form Milne takes the Masters Title

In form Milne takes the Masters Title.

Scarborough’s Gary Milne added the Yorkshire Masters title to the Yorkshire Snooker singles championship he won a couple of years ago.

The day started with a short tribute to the recently departed Alex Crum, led by Richard Bakes.

Once the action started it was clear Milne was going to be the man to beat, a magnificent run of 132 in his first match tying up the high break prize from the off. Further breaks of 54,91, and 68 helped him reach the final in quickfire time, including a fine semi-final win over Shaun Wilkes. He then had a short wait to see who he would face in the final.

In the top half of the draw, it was Mark Ball who emerged victorious, the highlight being a win in the semis against reigning Masters champion Craig Butler.

In the final itself, it looked like Ball was poised to take the first frame but a missed brown proved costly and Milne went 1 up. From there it was one-way traffic and breaks of 46 and 65 took Milne to a 3-0 victory and the title of Yorkshire Masters Champion.

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Yorkshire Masters Championship Draw

Masters Snooker Draw 2024

Please see below the draw for this year’s Yorkshire Snooker Masters to be played at the NSC on Sunday 19th November 2023.

All entry fees will be paid out in prize money and in addition, the winner will be presented with a “Yorkshire Masters Annual Trophy”.
There will also be a “Plate” competition for first-round losers so all players will be guaranteed a minimum of 2 matches. Matches in the main competition will be best of 5, with the “Plate” competition being best of 3 frames.
Matches will start at 10:00 am.

USUAL DRESS CODE, SHOES, TROUSERS AND A COLLARED SHIRT OR POLO SHIRT

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Alex Crum RIP

Funeral details have been announced for Alex

1 pm Wed 13th Dec 2023 at St. Marys Church, Church Lane, Garforth, LS25 1NR

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ALEX CRUM.

We are saddened to receive the news today that Alex Crum passed away peacefully on the 9th of November at LGI aged 89.

Alex had been unwell for a while but remained at home until the last few days.

Alex was well known around the Yorkshire area, and even nationally, for the work he did to promote Snooker and Billiards and more locally in Leeds and Castleford leagues.

A Snooker referee from the early 80’s he soon became involved in the Y.B.&S.A. as Tournament Director. He became Vice-Chairman of the Association under the chairmanship of Steve Crosland until recent years when the Association offered him an honorary life member.

A popular and well-liked character by the many friends Alex has made over the years, he will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

The funeral details will be announced as soon as they become available.

Paul Bannister
Chairman
Yorkshire Billiards and Snooker Association.

Brighouse set early pace in Division 1

BRIGHOUSE SET EARLY PACE IN DIVISION 1

Captain Luke Drennan was the star for newly promoted Brighouse as they trounced Castleford 5-1 to top the Division One table after round 1 of the Inter-District League.

Drennan had breaks of 71 and 77 in winning both his frames, teammate Lee Roberts also claiming both points and chipping in with a 70 break for good measure.

Luke on form

 

 

 

 

 

The Sheffield “derby” ended in a 4-2 victory for Sheffield “1”, David Whitby compiling a 65 break in taking both points to prove the difference between the teams.

Will Lemons set the standard for the high break prize with a run of 101 in his second frame.

Will with a101 break

 

 

 

 

 

In the other match, last season’s champions Leeds 1 were held to a 3-3 draw by Ossett.
Mark Ball took both points ( 50, 51 breaks) before Lewis Harper (73 break) put Leeds into a 3-1 lead. Jason Taggart saved the day for Ossett to earn a 3-3 draw.

The second round of Division 1 fixtures take place on the weekend of 11th/12th November.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

New Season Starts Soon

Inter-District Snooker League

This season’s Inter-District League will consist of 13 teams, with 7 teams in the A Division and 6 in the B Division.
Wakefield has dropped out from last season but I’d like to welcome Wharfedale and Huddersfield back into the fold.

This season’s fixtures have now been compiled. Avoiding Bank Holidays and other YBSA competitions, plus accommodating the 3 Sheffield teams all playing from the same venue has been a challenge, hence the reason why the gaps between fixtures varies throughout the season.

Individual matches can of course be brought forward throughout the season where both teams agree, but the final round of matches must be played on the scheduled weekend.

Captains are reminded that matches should only be postponed at short notice in “exceptional circumstances”. If matches are re-scheduled due to a “lack of players” then the offending team will be penalised.

Players are also reminded that a dress code will be in operation throughout the season. Jeans, trainers and collarless T-shirts should not be worn.

Where possible, Referees should be provided for matches, players participating in the matches should not be expected to mark or referee.

Finally score sheets should be filled in correctly using full names and submitted promptly using the required format.
It is my intention to compile a website report following each round of matches.

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Competition dates for some events

YBSA Competition dates revealed  

Following the AGM on 4th September we are now able to provisonally see what the new YBSA season will look like. With some new events on trial which are FREE to enter that’s right FREE!! providing we get the required numbers.

Firstly we want to say a massive thank you to our sponsors, Northern Snooker Centre and ADT Flexibles Without their yearly sponsorships we wouldn’t be able to provide all these amazing competitions.

With the exception of the U16/U19 events, there will be no “pay on the day” option for tournament entry, The usual account number will be used for payments for events via bank transfer and entries will be confirmed when the relevant web-based entry form and fee have been received.

A deadline for entry for each competition is set and once this deadline has passed no further entries will be accepted. This will allow us to pre-draw the competitions and stagger start times if required. We now have a contact database which can be utilised to ensure players are aware of impending deadlines.

Click the relevant links below to find entry forms and posters

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Entering YBSA Competitions

Entering YBSA Competitions.

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

Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Castleford, Brighouse, Halifax, Harrogate, Huddersfield, Wakefield, 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