THE dates have been agreed for this season's Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party Night. The AGM will be held on Thursday, January 12th @ 7.30pm while the Christmas get-together will be held on Saturday, January 14th @ 6.30pm.
Members are encouraged to contribute food towards the buffet on the Saturday and the usual competitions will be held - Snooker (3 reds), Darts (501 up), Dominoes (running out) and Crib. As usual £1 per event with the winner taking all.
An entry form will be placed on the notice board so as to get an indication of numbers on the night.
Also a reminder to all members not to park blocking any part of the entrance to Lant Lane Farm next door, please pass this on to visiting teams too if you can in order to help avoid any unnecessary situations. Thanks.
BOLEHILL INSTITUTE pictured on the annual toboggan racing festival day.
Sunday 4 December 2011
Monday 21 November 2011
SEAN SAMBAS TO BRAZILIAN TITLE
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| SEAN O'SULLIVAN displays his Brazilian Snooker and Darts trophies. SEAN O'SULLIVAN maybe created history at the weekend by becoming the winner of what was perhaps the first ever Brazilian Snooker tournament held in the UK (unless you know better!) A small but select(!) gathering were on hand to contest four new trophies on an alternative games night held to complement the main Christmas Snooker get-together which takes place in early January. Competing for the inaugural B.I. Copa Brasileira de Sinuca, Sean had qualified for the final by winning three of his four group games where he met Ricki Slack who held an identical record. Sean had won the group clash between the pair on the final black and the final was no less close. Sean led by 18 with 20 points available before Ricki potted the final pink. But with black lying in an unpromising position right on the bottom cushion, perfect position was needed as it had to be taken as a colour with the very next shot to make the win a possibility and when the cue ball fell short and the pot was missed, Sean was crowned champion. He had also earlier notched the top break of the night with a 34 against Dwayne Martin to snatch victory after trailing by a good few points early doors. Sean also took the Haydn Spencer "Round The Clock" Darts Trophy, again defeating Ricki in the final (after both had won three out of four in their group) to round off an impressive evening's work. The Tommy Gilbert "5s and 3s" Dominoes Trophy went to Keith Robertson, who defeated Dwayne in the final and Mick Bunting lifted the George Brooks Knock Out Whist Trophy by again defeating the luckless Ricki in the final. Overall an enjoyable informal night with a few sandwiches laid on and a successful first venture into playing a few of these different games, hopefully we will try again next year!! |
Thursday 27 October 2011
BILLIARDS COMPETITION UNDERWAY
THE 2011/2012 billiards handicap competition has been drawn and is now available to peruse on the notice board.
This years competitions have been moved to Fridays as agreed by the committee as there are now league matches taking place on certain Mondays of course.
Billiards draw:
1st round - Thu Nov 03 K Robertson w/o S Bunting scr; Fri Nov 04 R Slack bt S Hawkins (R Slack 43 break).
2nd round - Fri Nov 11 S O'Sullivan bt M Bunting; Fri Nov 25 A Brough w/o K Robertson scr; D Martin w/o A Ballard scr; Fri Dec 02 R Slack bt A Hopkinson.
Semi finals - Fri Dec 09 S O'Sullivan bt A Brough; Fri Jan 06 R Slack bt D Martin.
Final: Fri Jan 13 7.30pm R Slack bt S O'Sullivan.
Handicaps: R Slack, S Hawkins -50; S O'Sullivan -40; A Brough Scr;
M Bunting +05; K Robertson +15; A Ballard, D Martin +25; S Bunting,
A Hopkinson +40.
Also the next Bolehill Improvement Group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 16th from 7pm-9pm.
Cheers.
This years competitions have been moved to Fridays as agreed by the committee as there are now league matches taking place on certain Mondays of course.
Billiards draw:
1st round - Thu Nov 03 K Robertson w/o S Bunting scr; Fri Nov 04 R Slack bt S Hawkins (R Slack 43 break).
2nd round - Fri Nov 11 S O'Sullivan bt M Bunting; Fri Nov 25 A Brough w/o K Robertson scr; D Martin w/o A Ballard scr; Fri Dec 02 R Slack bt A Hopkinson.
Semi finals - Fri Dec 09 S O'Sullivan bt A Brough; Fri Jan 06 R Slack bt D Martin.
Final: Fri Jan 13 7.30pm R Slack bt S O'Sullivan.
Handicaps: R Slack, S Hawkins -50; S O'Sullivan -40; A Brough Scr;
M Bunting +05; K Robertson +15; A Ballard, D Martin +25; S Bunting,
A Hopkinson +40.
Also the next Bolehill Improvement Group meeting is scheduled for Wednesday November 16th from 7pm-9pm.
Cheers.
Tuesday 18 October 2011
BOLEHILL No 1 IN PRIME POSITION
BOLEHILL No 1 team followed their 4-1 win over the No 3 team with another win by that scoreline over the No 2 team this week to put themselves in prime position for Jack Haywood Cup glory.
Colin Marchington was the star performer on the night, notching breaks of 29 and 20 and winning both his singles and doubles frames.
Andrew Brough also also in fine potting form against Mark Gwynne Jones.
Three of the frames went down to a black ball decider. Keith Robertson produced one of his speciality long raking pots to defeat Ricki Slack, Ian Birks came from the snooker required stage to defeat Dwayne Martin and Ricki and Colin edged out Keith and Dwayne in another cliffhanger.
So Bolehill No 1 now have 8 points from 2 games, with the other two teams each with a point apiece.
The No 1 and No 2 teams meet again on Tuesday January 17 in the league, which will also be the next scheduled J Haywood Cup match.
The No 2 and No 3 teams play on Tuesday March 13in the League which will be a J Haywood Cup match too and it is hoped the No 3 team will play one further match each against the other two teams if there is a blank week somewhere to make up the mini league table.
The six red cup clash between the No 2 and No 3 teams won't be able to count obviously as the format is different.
Colin Marchington was the star performer on the night, notching breaks of 29 and 20 and winning both his singles and doubles frames.
Andrew Brough also also in fine potting form against Mark Gwynne Jones.
Three of the frames went down to a black ball decider. Keith Robertson produced one of his speciality long raking pots to defeat Ricki Slack, Ian Birks came from the snooker required stage to defeat Dwayne Martin and Ricki and Colin edged out Keith and Dwayne in another cliffhanger.
So Bolehill No 1 now have 8 points from 2 games, with the other two teams each with a point apiece.
The No 1 and No 2 teams meet again on Tuesday January 17 in the league, which will also be the next scheduled J Haywood Cup match.
The No 2 and No 3 teams play on Tuesday March 13in the League which will be a J Haywood Cup match too and it is hoped the No 3 team will play one further match each against the other two teams if there is a blank week somewhere to make up the mini league table.
The six red cup clash between the No 2 and No 3 teams won't be able to count obviously as the format is different.
Thursday 13 October 2011
J HAYWOOD CUP UP AND RUNNING
THE first match in this season's re-vamped J Haywood Cup was played last night with Bolehill No 1 triumphing 4-1 over Bolehill No 3 (this was also a league match).
With the No 1 and No 2 team meeting twice during the season (the first of which is this coming Monday), it is hoped the No 3 team will be able to fit in a further match each against the other Bolehill teams so everyone plays twice each. As it stands the No 3 team will play the other Bolehill teams just once in the league programme.
Meanwhile, the central heating is almost ready to swing into action as the finishing touches are being put to it as I speak, thanks to Mr Treanor for a fine job. So throw away those sweaters and cardigans as of now, or maybe not just yet judging by some of those winter forecasts lol!
With the No 1 and No 2 team meeting twice during the season (the first of which is this coming Monday), it is hoped the No 3 team will be able to fit in a further match each against the other Bolehill teams so everyone plays twice each. As it stands the No 3 team will play the other Bolehill teams just once in the league programme.
Meanwhile, the central heating is almost ready to swing into action as the finishing touches are being put to it as I speak, thanks to Mr Treanor for a fine job. So throw away those sweaters and cardigans as of now, or maybe not just yet judging by some of those winter forecasts lol!
Saturday 24 September 2011
WARMING UP ON AND OFF THE TABLE!
THE Bolehill players played two enjoyable friendly matches over the past couple of weeks which provided valuable match practice for the forthcoming season.
Firstly, a team of five - : R Slack, C Marchington, M Bunting, K Robertson and A Hopkinson - made their first ever visit to play Sterndale Moor Social Club (for whom our own Sean O'Sullivan was playing for on this occasion) and although it was hard to keep tabs on the scoring with the match consisting of both snooker and billiards, I think Bolehill emerged as narrow winners 5-4 (though there was also some pool action which I didn't find out the results of!)
The following week seven players: R Slack, C Marchington, M Bunting, K Robertson, S O'Sullivan, I Birks and S Zoppi - travelled to play at Duffield Club, who we had enjoyed two matches with last season and put up a good performance to be edged out only 5-4, the closest game yet against the high standard Derby League opposition.
Thanks to both clubs for their hospitality and excellent food provided on the respective nights.
Back on home territory, the committee have agreed to have central heating installed over the next few weeks with the main heater unfortunately failing a couple of weeks back and eventually being condemned as a result.
Plus it was agreed to carry out further insulation work at the same time.
Firstly, a team of five - : R Slack, C Marchington, M Bunting, K Robertson and A Hopkinson - made their first ever visit to play Sterndale Moor Social Club (for whom our own Sean O'Sullivan was playing for on this occasion) and although it was hard to keep tabs on the scoring with the match consisting of both snooker and billiards, I think Bolehill emerged as narrow winners 5-4 (though there was also some pool action which I didn't find out the results of!)
The following week seven players: R Slack, C Marchington, M Bunting, K Robertson, S O'Sullivan, I Birks and S Zoppi - travelled to play at Duffield Club, who we had enjoyed two matches with last season and put up a good performance to be edged out only 5-4, the closest game yet against the high standard Derby League opposition.
Thanks to both clubs for their hospitality and excellent food provided on the respective nights.
Back on home territory, the committee have agreed to have central heating installed over the next few weeks with the main heater unfortunately failing a couple of weeks back and eventually being condemned as a result.
Plus it was agreed to carry out further insulation work at the same time.
Monday 5 September 2011
THE LATEST BAIZE NEWS
JUST an update to say the competition sheets are now up for the Annual Snooker and Billiards Competitions. The billiards event will most likely take place before Christmas this year (replacing the position previously occupied by the J Haywood Cup). So entries for that will close on October 21st while the snooker entries close as per usual on December 31st. Entries are £1 each for the snooker scratch, handicap and billiards handicap.
The J Haywood Cup will be played for by the teams this year, who will have to decide how to go about it beforehand. The No 1 and No 2 teams will play each other twice and the No 3 team once during the league season so maybe we could use the last three fixtures as a round robin unless we play the other two matches elsewhere in the season so we all play each other twice each. Though alot depends on how far teams progress in the league play offs and cups as regards scheduling.
As regards the league teams, the No 1 team is a mix of last seasons 1 and 2 teams, captained by Ricki Slack, the No 2 team is again captained by Dwayne Martin and retains some of the players from last season whilst the No 3 team will now be run by Mick Bunting who lends his vast experience to the fold.
Also the Brazilian Snooker / Alternative Games Night has been rescheduled for Saturday November 16th at 7pm. Again its £1 per competition with the winners taking all this time. Other events will be round the clock darts, 5s and 3s dominoes and knock out whist.
We will probably go ahead with this whatever the numbers to see how it pans out, we will tailor the format accordingly and it could even possibly be the first ever Brazilian Snooker Championship held in the UK!
The best way to remember the main rules are that on coming to the table, you have the option of a penalty shot (i.e. taking any ball on the table on but giving a 7pts foul away should you miss). Should you pot this ball, you score the relevant points and then take the next ball normally "on", followed by any colour and then back to the starting point of a penalty shot again.
You can ignore the penalty shot option of course, and just take the ball on and not risk losing any points.
So during breakbuilding its penalty shot (optional) - next ball on - any colour - then back to penalty shot (optional) - next ball on - any colour - penalty shot (optional) and so on.
The game is played with only one red and the colours, and from the break off you can neither pot the red nor snooker your opponent or you will have to try again. I think we will allow flukes in the spirit of a fun evening as some versions of the game insist on "nominating a pocket" but once the beer is flowing I think we will have enough to try and remember without adding that into the equation!! Plus Keith Robertson paid me a fiver to allow them too (not sure why!!).
This was reportedly the original form of snooker before it developed into the game we know now, the main problem to grasp is when on the colours, you pot the ball on (i.e. yellow), then have to remember to take another colour and a penalty shot option before going back to the green. And the same right through to the pink and black, where you pot the pink, take the black as a colour and it then comes back up again to be potted a final time as the ball "on" (there being no other balls left to take a penalty shot option). Having been raised on proper snooker its very easy to revert to type and take the balls automatically in the traditional order!
It took me a while to grasp how it worked but eventually saw a couple of matches on Youtube and it finally registered, though not saying I won't forget what to do on the night lol.
Also the next Bolehill Improvement Group Meeting is on Tuesday September 20th from 7-9pm. The institute will be closed for normal business during this time.
Cheers for now!
The J Haywood Cup will be played for by the teams this year, who will have to decide how to go about it beforehand. The No 1 and No 2 teams will play each other twice and the No 3 team once during the league season so maybe we could use the last three fixtures as a round robin unless we play the other two matches elsewhere in the season so we all play each other twice each. Though alot depends on how far teams progress in the league play offs and cups as regards scheduling.
As regards the league teams, the No 1 team is a mix of last seasons 1 and 2 teams, captained by Ricki Slack, the No 2 team is again captained by Dwayne Martin and retains some of the players from last season whilst the No 3 team will now be run by Mick Bunting who lends his vast experience to the fold.
Also the Brazilian Snooker / Alternative Games Night has been rescheduled for Saturday November 16th at 7pm. Again its £1 per competition with the winners taking all this time. Other events will be round the clock darts, 5s and 3s dominoes and knock out whist.
We will probably go ahead with this whatever the numbers to see how it pans out, we will tailor the format accordingly and it could even possibly be the first ever Brazilian Snooker Championship held in the UK!
The best way to remember the main rules are that on coming to the table, you have the option of a penalty shot (i.e. taking any ball on the table on but giving a 7pts foul away should you miss). Should you pot this ball, you score the relevant points and then take the next ball normally "on", followed by any colour and then back to the starting point of a penalty shot again.
You can ignore the penalty shot option of course, and just take the ball on and not risk losing any points.
So during breakbuilding its penalty shot (optional) - next ball on - any colour - then back to penalty shot (optional) - next ball on - any colour - penalty shot (optional) and so on.
The game is played with only one red and the colours, and from the break off you can neither pot the red nor snooker your opponent or you will have to try again. I think we will allow flukes in the spirit of a fun evening as some versions of the game insist on "nominating a pocket" but once the beer is flowing I think we will have enough to try and remember without adding that into the equation!! Plus Keith Robertson paid me a fiver to allow them too (not sure why!!).
This was reportedly the original form of snooker before it developed into the game we know now, the main problem to grasp is when on the colours, you pot the ball on (i.e. yellow), then have to remember to take another colour and a penalty shot option before going back to the green. And the same right through to the pink and black, where you pot the pink, take the black as a colour and it then comes back up again to be potted a final time as the ball "on" (there being no other balls left to take a penalty shot option). Having been raised on proper snooker its very easy to revert to type and take the balls automatically in the traditional order!
It took me a while to grasp how it worked but eventually saw a couple of matches on Youtube and it finally registered, though not saying I won't forget what to do on the night lol.
Also the next Bolehill Improvement Group Meeting is on Tuesday September 20th from 7-9pm. The institute will be closed for normal business during this time.
Cheers for now!
Wednesday 27 July 2011
TEAM SELECTION MEETING DATE
THIS year's snooker team selection meeting will be held on Thursday, August 18th @ 7.30pm. All interested parties old or new are encouraged to attend - the more people come the easier it is to sort things out on the night!! See you there!!
Wednesday 6 July 2011
IMPROVEMENT GROUP MEETING
THE next Bolehill Improvement Group Meeting is due to be held on Thursday 14th July between 7.00 and 9.00pm. The institute will be closed for normal business during this time, notices will be put in place shortly.
Wednesday 15 June 2011
CLUB COMPETITIONS 2011 ROLL OF HONOUR
K Wilson Cup (Snooker Scratch): winner, Ricki Slack; runner-up,
Simon Zoppi.
J Hames Cup (Snooker Handicap): winner, Ricki Slack; runner-up, Dwayne Martin.
J Hall Trophy (Billiards Handicap) (125 up): winner, Mick Bunting; runner-up, Andrew Brough.
John Haywood Memorial Cup (Snooker 2-Man Team) (seedings apply): winner, Colin Marchington and Jonathan Hopkinson; runner-up, Shaun Bunting and Dwayne Martin.
J Roper Cup (Flying Christmas Snooker) (3 reds): winner,
Jake Lynam; runner-up, David Hopkinson.
W H Phillips Cup (Darts) (501): winner, Jake Lynam; runner-up,
Mick Bunting.
J T Haywood Cup (Dominoes) (running out): winner, Mick Bunting; runner-up, Dwayne Martin.
Crib (121 up): winner, Dan Hopkinson; runner-up Alan Hopkinson.
Simon Zoppi.
J Hames Cup (Snooker Handicap): winner, Ricki Slack; runner-up, Dwayne Martin.
J Hall Trophy (Billiards Handicap) (125 up): winner, Mick Bunting; runner-up, Andrew Brough.
John Haywood Memorial Cup (Snooker 2-Man Team) (seedings apply): winner, Colin Marchington and Jonathan Hopkinson; runner-up, Shaun Bunting and Dwayne Martin.
J Roper Cup (Flying Christmas Snooker) (3 reds): winner,
Jake Lynam; runner-up, David Hopkinson.
W H Phillips Cup (Darts) (501): winner, Jake Lynam; runner-up,
Mick Bunting.
J T Haywood Cup (Dominoes) (running out): winner, Mick Bunting; runner-up, Dwayne Martin.
Crib (121 up): winner, Dan Hopkinson; runner-up Alan Hopkinson.
Tuesday 24 May 2011
LATEST COMPETITION DATES
SNOOKER SCRATCH
Semi finals (best of 3): Monday April 11 R Slack bt S Bunting; Tuesday April 19 S Zoppi bt I Peacock.
Final (best of 5): Wednesday May 04 R Slack 3 S Zoppi 1.
SNOOKER HANDICAP
L Murphy.
Final: Monday June 06 C Marchington/J Hopkinson bt D Martin/
S Bunting.
Semi finals (best of 3): Monday April 11 R Slack bt S Bunting; Tuesday April 19 S Zoppi bt I Peacock.
Final (best of 5): Wednesday May 04 R Slack 3 S Zoppi 1.
SNOOKER HANDICAP
Quarter final: Monday May 02 L Murphy bt S Bunting.
Semi finals (best of 3): Monday April 25 D Martin bt S Zoppi; Thursday May 12 R Slack bt L Murphy.
Semi finals (best of 3): Monday April 25 D Martin bt S Zoppi; Thursday May 12 R Slack bt L Murphy.
Final (best of 5): Tuesday May 24 R Slack 3 D Martin 2.
BILLIARDS HANDICAP
Semi finals (125 up): Monday April 11 M Bunting bt A Hopkinson; Tuesday April 19 A Brough bt D Martin.
Final (125 up): M Bunting bt A Brough.
J HAYWOOD CUP
Semi final: Monday May 02 C Marchington/J Hopkinson bt J Lynam/L Murphy.
Final: Monday June 06 C Marchington/J Hopkinson bt D Martin/
S Bunting.
Tuesday 10 May 2011
COMMITTEE MEETING
THE next committee meeting has been agreed for Monday 23rd May 2011 @ 7.30pm.
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend; we will go over the minutes of the last meeting and everyone will get the chance to discuss anything that is relevant. Also the new members list will be formulated from the current list of paid up people so get your money in quick is you haven't done so already, its way overdue!!
All members are welcome and encouraged to attend; we will go over the minutes of the last meeting and everyone will get the chance to discuss anything that is relevant. Also the new members list will be formulated from the current list of paid up people so get your money in quick is you haven't done so already, its way overdue!!
Saturday 30 April 2011
INSTITUTE DOWN TIME
JUST a reminder to members that the Institute will be used as a Polling Station on Thursday May 5th so will be closed for normal business all day long and Bolehill Improvement Group stage one of their quarterly meetings at the club on Tuesday May 17th between 7-9pm during which time normal use will be suspended.
Thank you.
Thank you.
END OF SEASON REVIEW
OK I know the No 3 team have not finished their fixtures as I write but as Scott of the Antarctic once said "I may be some time" if I keep hanging on for their completion, so much so that I will have forgotten what happened with the other teams given my advancing years!
Starting with the young uns, obviously it was tough in their debut season and as tends to happen with struggling teams one or two lost interest and started other pursuits which meant they weren't always available for the team, sometimes at short notice. So Shaun had a thankless job as captain and needed a bit more support at times, not only that but it does spoil the league for everyone else if players start not turning up or pulling out at short notice.
At least the team have managed a couple of wins lately and have been helped out by the league's special dispensation rule which means they can call on other players from the club to help them try to fulfil their fixtures.
The No 2 team look likely to win the "B" Division section of the league and had some excellent wins during the campaign, they used a large squad of players and Simon Zoppi enjoyed a good year individually which could yet see him win the most matches in the section (still waiting on a few results).
The No 1 team thankfully showed a few signs of perking up late on in the season after a good start and a poor middle bit but finished with exactly half the points available to them which was down on last year though that was expected with the unavoidable loss of a player and generally less table time for a few of the lads.
So overall a mixed bag but hopefully the only way is up both for the club's fortunes and local snooker in general!!
Starting with the young uns, obviously it was tough in their debut season and as tends to happen with struggling teams one or two lost interest and started other pursuits which meant they weren't always available for the team, sometimes at short notice. So Shaun had a thankless job as captain and needed a bit more support at times, not only that but it does spoil the league for everyone else if players start not turning up or pulling out at short notice.
At least the team have managed a couple of wins lately and have been helped out by the league's special dispensation rule which means they can call on other players from the club to help them try to fulfil their fixtures.
The No 2 team look likely to win the "B" Division section of the league and had some excellent wins during the campaign, they used a large squad of players and Simon Zoppi enjoyed a good year individually which could yet see him win the most matches in the section (still waiting on a few results).
The No 1 team thankfully showed a few signs of perking up late on in the season after a good start and a poor middle bit but finished with exactly half the points available to them which was down on last year though that was expected with the unavoidable loss of a player and generally less table time for a few of the lads.
So overall a mixed bag but hopefully the only way is up both for the club's fortunes and local snooker in general!!
Thursday 14 April 2011
Duffield take the spoils on first Bolehill visit
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| Bolehill v Duffield Left-Right: Matt Deegan, Tom Lucas, Ian Birks (partially obscured), Danny Cooper, Mick Bunting (obscured), Paul Beech, Jimmy Gratton (forefront), Dwayne Poyser, Sean O'Sullivan and Guy Shirley. Also present: Ricki Slack behind the lens, blame me for those missing heads!! |
Sean O'Sullivan a new recruit to Bolehill with three wins out of three in the league to his name, started proceedings but admitted to being a little unsettled by the 20 minute time clock that was in operation and in quite a tight finish it was Matt Deegan who put the visitors 1-0 up leading 38-20 when the minutes had elapsed.
Ricki Slack looked set to equalise when haring off at the start of his frame but Dwayne Poyser refused to be phased and in a thrilling finish worthy of the Sky Snooker Shootout, potted a fantastic pink and black to snatch the frame 47-44 with the seconds running out rapidly as he did so.
In fact he just got the final shot away right on the 20mins clock buzzer, and though the black entered the pocket just afterwards, we got straight on to the hotline to Barry Hearn (!) and he said it was OK, giving the nod for a 2-0 to Duffield in dramatic circumstances!! Memories of Robbo against McManus at Blackpool all over again!
Bolehill fought back in frame three with Mick Bunting producing his best performance of the season with a dazzling display of potting to defeat Danny Cooper 79-40, someone commented that it was like Tony Drago on roller skates, but certainly Mick seemed to take really well to the shot clock conditions. Danny himself had a 22 and an 18 break which made up his score so shows how well Mick played.
Sean played his second frame next against Paul Beech who had impressed in the first match at Duffield and again looked a force to be reckoned with in his 73-20 success which included breaks of 28 and 24.
Ian Birks was up next for the home team and he narrowed the deficit with a 55-18 win over Tom Lucas who has done very well in this season's Derby League so an excellent win for Ian.
At 3-2 it was time for some food and suitably replenished, Duffield strengthened their position aided by a 45 break - the highest of the night - from Jimmy Gratton as he defeated Guy Shirley in the next frame 81-23.
Guy had no luck in the next either when paired with Mick Bunting as they came up against an inspired Paul Beech and Matt Deegan in fine fettle and Duffield went further ahead at 5-2.
The eighth frame was nip and tuck until the colours and with the scores about level, Ricki Slack and Ian Birks were in with a chance of pulling one back but Ricki rattled the green in trying to pot it thick to hold for the brown and instead their opponents Jimmy Gratton and Dwayne Poyser stylishly cleared up with 25 to make it 6-2.
The pairs matches were being played as Scotch doubles affairs, which can often be seen in the Mosconi Cup annual pool event held each year just before Christmas.
The night was still young for Duffield in this kind of form but though Bolehill were now down to just the last two men standing, some pride was clawed back as Ricki and Mick overcame Danny and Tom 51-28 and make it 6-3.
And in what was to be the final frame of the night, there was still some fantastic snooker to be witnessed, Ricki and Mick compiled a joint effort of 22 to which Jimmy and Mark hit back with 36 but after a tit for tat battle on the colours, the home pairing prevailed 64-49 with the final match score being 6-4 to Duffield.
Ricki thanked Duffield for making the effort to come and fill in what otherwise would have been a blank "bye" week in the league and for being such great sports and competitors over the two games, and the visitors said how much they enjoyed their first ever visit to Bolehill and were very impressed with the way the table was playing. Thanks to table fitter Mr Briggs for working his magic on it a few weeks back in that respect too!!
All in all some really quality attacking snooker played in the right spirit and nice to get the chance again to play under shot clock conditions too, which certainly freshened things up a bit and ensured it was a lively encounter throughout! But mostly it was about the camaraderie more than anything else and a good night was had by all present.
Friday 25 February 2011
GAMES NIGHT PUT BACK TO NOVEMBER
WE'VE had to cancel the Brazilian Games Night that was to go ahead on the first Saturday in March, as it proved an inconvenient date for the grass skirted ladies we had lined up for the evening.
But rest assured they have promised me they will be back on the re-arranged date which will probably be either Saturday 12th or 19th November (assuming they are not having a secondary Bonfire Night this year!), which should hopefully prove more popular as the darker nights will be back again.
We were to have held it in that month last year but it was delayed while our chairman was recovering so hopefully it will be all systems go later in the year!!
But rest assured they have promised me they will be back on the re-arranged date which will probably be either Saturday 12th or 19th November (assuming they are not having a secondary Bonfire Night this year!), which should hopefully prove more popular as the darker nights will be back again.
We were to have held it in that month last year but it was delayed while our chairman was recovering so hopefully it will be all systems go later in the year!!
Thursday 17 February 2011
LATEST COMPS / EVENTS DATES & RESULTS
QUIZ NIGHT Saturday 26th February @ 8.30pm open to all.
J HAYWOOD CUP 1st round draw:
1: C Marchington/J Hopkinson bt M Bunting/C Brough.
2: J Lynam/L Murphy bt R Slack/I Cresswell.
3: S Zoppi/J Bradbury v A Brough/M Forster (match aborted?)
4: S Bunting/D Martin bt I Peacock/A Hopkinson.
Semi finals:
C Marchington/J Hopkinson (absent ill) v J Lynam/L Murphy (no new date arranged)
Winners 3 v S Bunting/D Martin (date has passed)
Final (TBA)
J HAYWOOD CUP 1st round draw:
1: C Marchington/J Hopkinson bt M Bunting/C Brough.
2: J Lynam/L Murphy bt R Slack/I Cresswell.
3: S Zoppi/J Bradbury v A Brough/M Forster (match aborted?)
4: S Bunting/D Martin bt I Peacock/A Hopkinson.
Semi finals:
C Marchington/J Hopkinson (absent ill) v J Lynam/L Murphy (no new date arranged)
Winners 3 v S Bunting/D Martin (date has passed)
Final (TBA)
(Anyone not able to play on date specified must arrange alternative at time of cancelling or else forfeit due to time constraints; this tournament should originally have finished at the start of December!!)
This will be the last year of this format for obvious reasons!!
In future it has been agreed to play it as a team competition featuring the line-ups selected for the League and any other group of players who wish to collaborate.
This will be the last year of this format for obvious reasons!!
In future it has been agreed to play it as a team competition featuring the line-ups selected for the League and any other group of players who wish to collaborate.
Snooker Scratch 1st round: Mon Jan 24: M Bunting bt D Martin; S Zoppi bt J Lynam.
Mon Jan 31: A Brough bt A Hopkinson; I Peacock bt M Forster.
Mon Feb 07: R Slack bt I Cresswell; L Murphy bt C Brough.
2nd round: Mon Mar 14: S Zoppi bt M Bunting; I Peacock bt L Murphy; Mon Mar 21: S Bunting bt J Bradbury; R Slack bt A Brough.
Snooker Handicap 1st round: Mon Jan 24: D Martin bt M Bunting. Mon Feb 14: S Bunting bt A Brough; R Slack bt M Forster.
Mon Feb 21: I Cresswell bt J Bradbury; L Murphy bt C Brough.
Mon Feb 28: I Peacock bt J Lynam.
2nd round: Mon Mar 28: 6.30pm S Bunting v L Murphy; S Zoppi bt A Hopkinson. Mon Apr 04: D Martin bt I Peacock; R Slack bt I Cresswell.
Handicaps: R Slack owe 14; A Brough owe 7; S Zoppi scr; I Peacock rec 7; M Bunting, J Lynam, M Forster rec 14; I Cresswell, S Bunting, L Murphy,
D Martin, A Hopkinson rec 21; J Bradbury, C Brough rec 28.
Billiards Handicap 1st round: Mon Feb 28: D Martin bt S Bunting; A Brough bt R Slack.
Semi final: Mon Apr 11: 6.30pm A Brough v D Martin; 8pm A Hopkinson v M Bunting.
Handicaps: R Slack owe 55; A Brough scr; M Bunting rec 10; A Hopkinson,
D Martin, S Bunting rec 35.
Tuesday 25 January 2011
HALF TERM REPORT
I THINK its fair to say its a "transitional" season for most of the teams at the Institute this year, I know that often is a metaphor used when things aren't going too well (at least in football; Derby have been wheeling it out for the past three seasons it seems anyhow lol) but there has been some signs of promise mainly from the No 2 team.
Although three 5-0 defeats have ensued, two of those were in the opening weeks of the season and the third one against a very strong Edgefold line-up intent on getting their title challenge back on track. And there have been excellent wins over Belper Strutt Club No 1 at home (the champions the season before last) and also Ripley Cloud 9 No 2 away (who are a very useful up and coming young team).
The No 1 team after quite a decent start have faded a bit, not firing at all in the cup competition and also suffering a few heavy league defeats to decent opposition, but perhaps alot of that is down to lack of table time for many of the squad due to other commitments. But with a string of home games to come maybe all is not lost yet.
The youngsters in the No 3 team are still battling away without yet registering their first win but came close last week when losing only 3-2 to Belper Q Club No 1. Jake Lynam as previously mentioned lifted the Flying Snooker Handicap recently and has made a good impression on his debut season, and some of the other lads have probably just been out match-played on occasions or would have a few more points in the bag but they should only get better in the future.
Good luck all for the second half of the season!!
Also don't forget the Quiz Night to be held on Saturday 26th February @ 8.30pm, open to all interested and Alternative Games Night held on Saturday 5th March @ 6.30pm, open to all members.
Although three 5-0 defeats have ensued, two of those were in the opening weeks of the season and the third one against a very strong Edgefold line-up intent on getting their title challenge back on track. And there have been excellent wins over Belper Strutt Club No 1 at home (the champions the season before last) and also Ripley Cloud 9 No 2 away (who are a very useful up and coming young team).
The No 1 team after quite a decent start have faded a bit, not firing at all in the cup competition and also suffering a few heavy league defeats to decent opposition, but perhaps alot of that is down to lack of table time for many of the squad due to other commitments. But with a string of home games to come maybe all is not lost yet.
The youngsters in the No 3 team are still battling away without yet registering their first win but came close last week when losing only 3-2 to Belper Q Club No 1. Jake Lynam as previously mentioned lifted the Flying Snooker Handicap recently and has made a good impression on his debut season, and some of the other lads have probably just been out match-played on occasions or would have a few more points in the bag but they should only get better in the future.
Good luck all for the second half of the season!!
Also don't forget the Quiz Night to be held on Saturday 26th February @ 8.30pm, open to all interested and Alternative Games Night held on Saturday 5th March @ 6.30pm, open to all members.
Tuesday 18 January 2011
LYNAM UP FOR JAKE!
THE ANNUAL Christmas Party Night was held on Saturday January 15th and attracted around a dozen competitors for the varied games, buffet and social evening.
Jake Lynam was the biggest winner of the night, netting £21 from the winner-take-all pots from both the Flying Snooker and Darts competitions as well as the trophies themselves.
The final of the snooker (played with a full pack, the early rounds used only 3 reds) was a thrilling encounter which went down to the final black as youngster Jake took on experienced David Hopkinson.
And after missing an attempted long-pot, Jake's hopes seemed to be dashed with the black seemingly rolling over a baulk pocket only for it to amazingly drop in and land him the prize.
As a recognised league darts player, it was no surprise when Jake also came out top in the arrers, defeating Mick Bunting in the final for a lucrative evenings work.
Mick gained compensation by beating Dwayne Martin in the dominoes final to win £11 plus trophy while an all-family affair saw Dan Hopkinson beat grandfather Alan in the crib final to become the youngest ever winner and earn a much coveted £5!
Thanks to everyone who brought in the food, especially the delicious pork pies tendered by the legendary culinary wizard L Williams himself which were an absolute treat!
Though never being one to bask in the limelight, he had been and gone before many people had even gotten around to thanking him (or indeed realised he was actually there) - I think he was frightened off by the fact he had drawn Jake in the first round of the snooker to be honest!!
Don't forget more prizes to be won on Saturday March 5th at the Alternative Games Night which will be slight variations on the usual themes, including maybe the first ever Brazilian Snooker Championship held in the UK, be there or be square for a bit of history in the making!!
Jake Lynam was the biggest winner of the night, netting £21 from the winner-take-all pots from both the Flying Snooker and Darts competitions as well as the trophies themselves.
The final of the snooker (played with a full pack, the early rounds used only 3 reds) was a thrilling encounter which went down to the final black as youngster Jake took on experienced David Hopkinson.
And after missing an attempted long-pot, Jake's hopes seemed to be dashed with the black seemingly rolling over a baulk pocket only for it to amazingly drop in and land him the prize.
As a recognised league darts player, it was no surprise when Jake also came out top in the arrers, defeating Mick Bunting in the final for a lucrative evenings work.
Mick gained compensation by beating Dwayne Martin in the dominoes final to win £11 plus trophy while an all-family affair saw Dan Hopkinson beat grandfather Alan in the crib final to become the youngest ever winner and earn a much coveted £5!
Thanks to everyone who brought in the food, especially the delicious pork pies tendered by the legendary culinary wizard L Williams himself which were an absolute treat!
Though never being one to bask in the limelight, he had been and gone before many people had even gotten around to thanking him (or indeed realised he was actually there) - I think he was frightened off by the fact he had drawn Jake in the first round of the snooker to be honest!!
Don't forget more prizes to be won on Saturday March 5th at the Alternative Games Night which will be slight variations on the usual themes, including maybe the first ever Brazilian Snooker Championship held in the UK, be there or be square for a bit of history in the making!!
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