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
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
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
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
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
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
*Yorkshire Snooker Handicap Finals Day*
The Yorkshire Snooker Handicap Finals Day took place on Sunday, 10th May at the Northern Snooker Centre, bringing together 29 players across 8 groups for what proved to be a superb day of competition.
Group matches were best-of-3, with the top 2 from each group advancing to the knockout stages. Five players — Saood Nawab, Aidan Holroyd, Richard Binns, Michael Rhodes and Luke Farrell — topped their groups with perfect records.
The standout performance of the group stage came from Michael Whaley in Group E, who hit the ground running with breaks of 100 and 51 in a 2–0 win over Martin McGuigan, setting the tone for his run through the day.
The last 16 saw lower-handicap players Richard Binns, Stephen Broadhead and Tommy Doherty all falling to Jack Walker, Tony Fell and Martin Glen, respectively. Also progressing to the quarter-finals were Conrad Norcliffe, Danny Peel, Aidan Holroyd, Chris Hart and Michael Whaley.
The semi-finals saw Whaley face Martin Glen, who had earned his place by defeating two minus-handicap players in Doherty and Hart earlier in the day. Whaley proved too strong, winning 2–0. In the other semi-final, Danny Peel edged out Tony Fell 2–1 in a closely contested match.
The final got underway at 8:20 pm, with Whaley giving Peel a 20-point start. Whaley again started sharply and moved 2–0 ahead, only for Peel to fight back and level the match, forcing a deciding frame. Whaley held his nerve to close out the victory 3–2, with the match concluding just after 10:30 pm.
Feedback from competitors throughout the day was extremely positive, with the format widely praised. Our thanks go to the Northern Snooker Centre for hosting, to Simon Taylor for refereeing, and to everyone who entered. The YBSA are already looking forward to next season’s event.
Allen Slingsby, Tournament Director
