The Yorkshire Snooker Championship Q2 Results

The Yorkshire Snooker Championship Q2 event delivered a superb day of competition, with a total of 94 entries across the championship, the highest for several years. Qualifier 2 followed the event on 1st March and attracted a strong field of 62 players.

The standard throughout the day was exceptionally high, highlighted by 15 breaks over 50, including two centuries from defending champion Peter Lines, whose top break of 142 was the highest of the tournament. Lines progressed through the day without dropping a frame to secure his place in the final stages.

The Q2 qualifiers are Vladislav Gradinari, Jonathan Bagley, Josh Walker and Peter Lines. They join Gavin Godfree, Tommy Doherty, William Lemons and Shaun Liu from the first event. The quarter-finals and semi-finals will take place on 17th May.

One of the stories of the day came from a fiercely contested quadrant where David Whitby and David Boyes were involved in a gruelling match that went the distance, with Whitby edging through 3–2 on the final black. Whitby then faced Bagley in the next round, where Bagley produced a strong performance to secure a 3–0 win, despite Whitby having chances. The match concluded just before 9pm.

Our thanks go to the Northern Snooker Centre for hosting the event and providing excellent conditions throughout the day.

Results found HERE

Allen Slingsby
Tournament Director

 

Inter-League action Division 2

Inter-League action Division “2”

Sheffield “3” maintained their lead at the top of Division 2 with a 4-2 victory over 2nd placed Bradford, Dave Pagett proving the difference between the sides.

Elsewhere, Leeds kept their promotion hopes alive with a 6-0 whitewash of Harrogate “2”, Scott Clayforth, Danny Waite and Tom Purves all gaining maximum points.
In the other match, Halifax overcame Wakefield 5-1, with Dave Hall and Johnny Gallagher starring; Hall maintained his lead at the top of the MVP list at 13/16.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Leeds and Sheffield provide 1st 4 qualifiers

Leeds and Sheffield provide 1st 4 qualifiers.

Will Lemons and Shaun Liu (Sheffield) were the first two players to reach the quarter finals of this year’s Yorkshire Snooker Championship, and were followed by Leeds duo Tommy Doherty and Gavin Godfree.

Full results of Qualifier [Q1] HERE.

Q2 follows on 22nd March, and the draw can be found by clicking HERE

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Yorkshire Snooker Championship Q2 Draw

Yorkshire Snooker Championship Q2 Draw

The draw for the 2nd qualifying day (22nd March) of this year’s Yorkshire Snooker Championship is now live on Snookerscores.net by clicking HERE
Players in the top half of the draw (1st 16 matches) should register by 9:45 for a 10am start. The remaining players should register by 11:15 and will be allocated tables as they become available.

Players are reminded that a dress code applies. No trainers, jeans or collarless T-shirts please.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Yorkshire Snooker Championship Q1 Draw

Yorkshire Snooker Championship Q1 Draw

The draw for the 1st qualifying day of this year’s Yorkshire Snooker Championship is now available to view on snookerscores.net by clicking HERE

The draw for Q2 will be available tomorrow.

4 players will qualify from each day.

All players in Q1 should register by 9:45 for a 10am start.

A reminder that the normal YBSA dress code applies, so no trainers, jeans or collarless t-shirts please.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter League Round Up

Inter League Round Up

Division 1 leaders Sheffield “2” were held to a 3-3 draw away at Huddersfield “1” at the weekend. Shaun Wilkes is making it 12 out of 12 to put Sheffield in front before Conrad Norcliffe hit back for the home side.
In a match played a week early, Harrogate “1” had a fine 5-1 victory away at Sheffield “1”. Shab Ditta and Kaif Shazad gaining maximum points, Tom Harris adding a 65 break.

In the second division, Harrogate “2” now sit second, only 2 points behind leaders Sheffield “3” after a 6-0 demolition of Huddersfield “2”, Andy Harris, Neil Little and Chris Scott all starring.
Sheffield “3” managed to salvage a draw at Halifax, Dave Pagett rescuing the league leaders after Johnny Gallagher had put the home side ahead.

Dave Hall is on top of the MVP race due to the high break separator.

Dave Hall, Division "2" MVP leader
Dave Hall, Division “2” MVP leader

 

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Vladislav Gradinari is U19 Champion

Vladislav Gradinari is the U19 Champion

Vladislav Gradinari won todays U19 championship without the loss of a frame to repeat his success of two years ago. Wins over Louie Scaife 2(61)-0 and Oscar Harris 2(51)-0 were followed by a semi-final victory over Daniel Boyes 2-0, Daniel having earlier had the day’s highest break of 74.

In the lower half of the draw, it was U16 runner-up Alex Slingsby who came through unscathed with 2-0 wins over Ethan Ross, Jensen Fulton and William Naylor.
Unfortunately for Alex, Vlad was too strong in the final, running out a comfortable 3-0 winner to take the title.

Many Thanks to referees Simon Taylor and Haris Muhammed, and of course, our sponsors, the Northern Snooker Centre.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Inter League Latest

Inter League Latest.

Sheffield “3” moved 5 points clear at the top of Division 2 after a comfortable 5-1 victory at home to Wakefield, Dave Pagett and Reece Matin starring for Sheffield. Matin now leads the MVP race with 10 wins from 12.

In the only other match played at the weekend, Leeds had a fine 5-1 win at Huddersfield “2”. Scott Clayforth and Danny Waite on target for Leeds.

The next round of matches is on the weekend of 21st/22nd February.

Reece Matin Leading Division "2" MVP
Reece Matin Leading Division “2” MVP

 

 

 

 

 

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Sheffield “2” March On.

Sheffield “2” March On.

Unbeaten Sheffield “2” extended their lead at the top of Division 1 to 8 points with a 5-1 victory over Sheffield “1” at the weekend. Shaun Wilkes and Will Lemons gained maximum points, which leaves Wilkes at the top of the MVP list with a perfect 10/10. Wilkes also has the current high break with 110.

In the other Division 1 match, Huddersfield “1” were held at home 3-3 by Harrogate “1”. Conrad Norcliffe(51) gave Huddersfield the lead before Tom Harris hit back for the visitors. Kaif Shazad chipping in with a 50 break for Harrogate.

In the rearranged match in Division 2, Leeds defeated Wakefield 4-2, Scott Clayforth (61) starring for Leeds.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director

Johnny Collier is the Yorkshire U16 Champion

Johnny Collier is the Yorkshire U16 Champion.

Barnsley’s 13-year-old Johnny Collier took this season’s Yorkshire U16 title,e defeating 11-year-old Alex Slingsby 2-0 in a nervy final. Both players struggled with the table and the occasion, but Collier, who had beaten Oscar Harris and Ethan Ross on his way to the final, proved just too strong for his opponent. Slingsby had seen off William Naylor and Louis Scaife in the earlier rounds. I am sure we’ll be seeing a lot more of both finalists at the business end of future Junior competitions.

Thanks to our sponsors, the Northern Snooker Centre and a special mention to trainee referees Alan Rayner and Simon Taylor, who officiated superbly throughout the day.

Paul Marlow
General Secretary & Tournament Director