News & Events

Just a quick reminder now, of the meeting a week tomorrow (Monday 13th June) to be held at 'The Holbeck' (Holbeck WMC).

2022/23 COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORMS & FULL PAYMENT OF FEES (£120 PER TEAM) ARE DUE AT THE MEETING - (TO BE TAKEN FROM APPROX. 7-15pm ON THE NIGHT).

A more detailed account of how the meeting will proceed, how payments can be made and the full agenda of the meeting, with be circulated to ALL CAPTAIN's during this week, and also posted on the website.

PLEASE NOTE - AS HAS BEEN THE CASE FOR MANY YEARS NOW, THIS WILL BE THE ONE & ONLY OPPORTUNITY TO REGISTER YOUR TEAM FOR THE 2022/23 SEASON.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation.
Bob Patterson - LBSO Gen. Sec / Treasurer.

This best of 7 final was played amongst 6 high quality players from both Horsforth and Gildersome Cons respectively.

First up was Raper matched against Pamment, it was Raper who settled the better and took the first frame very comfortably..

Next up was Bilclough against Bryne, once again it was one way traffic to Horsforth and raced to a
2-0 lead…

Last pairing for the first round of matches was Ball against Gaughan, first chance fell to Gaughan, but a simple missed blue allowed Ball to pounce with a nicely crafted 62 break to put the frame out of the reach of Gaughan and storm to 3-0 lead..

As the second frames commenced it was Raper v Pamment once again, this was a cagier affair with chances going astray for both players, but it was Pamment who sealed the frame on the pink to reduce the deficit to 3-1.

Bryne then tried to reduce the deficit even further when he took on Bilclough for the second time of asking, again much closer than first time around. Bryne produced a superb 27 clearance on the colours to force a re-spot. A loose shot by Bilclough allowed Bryne to calmly pot the black and it was game on again!

Ball had other ideas against Gaughan, and again a closer affair at the start, but Ball found his feet and a couple of mini breaks and then clearing the colours to the black to win comfortably and seal a 4-2 win and ensured the trophy headed back to Horsforth once again.

Many thanks to NSC for the excellent playing facilities and to our stand in referee Mick Jensen who officiated on the night…

The final of the Len Lee Pairs will take place on Tuesday 7th June at NSC.

Dave & Daniel Boyes (NSC) v Kamran Mann & Daniel Waite (Harehills Labour)

Dress code applies; 19.30 start

As we near the end of what has been a challenging season regarding competitions, the following finals have now been scheduled (all are at the NSC) -

Mon 30th May 7:30 Leeds Team Gildersome Cons A v Horsforth Cons A

Mon 6th June 7:30 Leeds Pairs
Frankland / Thewlis v Binns / Cassidy

Mon 11th July 7:30 Len Lee Invitation Binns v Ishtiaq

Fri 15th July 7:30 Leeds Singles Binns v Raper (followed by presentation of all Leeds competition trophies)

Sunday 17th July 13:00 Stan Brooke Individual
Pears v O'Carroll

Monday 18th July 7:30 Stan Brooke Pairs Massey/Pullen v Stead/Walton

Len Lee Pairs TBC

The Semi-Final of the 3 Man KO is now live, please see competition tab for more details.

Please note due a team playing in the Champions of Champions the 2 leg 3 man KO semi-final will commence on Wednesday 8th June and then Wednesday 15th June.

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The draw for the Qtr-Final of the 3 Man KO is now live, please see competition tab for more details.

All matches to be played on the date shown.

Main Line Social Club emerged victorious against Pudsey Liberal in last nights Stan Brooke Team final in what turned into a tight nervy affair.

Up first for Main Line was Peter Priestley (31) against Pudsey captain Charlie Noon (41). Priestley settled first and soon wiped out the handicap deficit and coming into the final three colours the scores were level. Noon then conceded two 5 point penalties and when Priestley eventually potted all three colours it gave the frame to Main Line by a flattering 28 point margin.
The next two frames went to Pudsey, James Drury (35) beating Gareth Priestley (8) by 15 points and Rob Stone (25) edging out Martin McGuigan (4) by 9 points. Both frames could have gone either way with none of the players willing to take any undue risks.
So after the first three games it was Main Line who took a slender 4 point lead into the final match up.
Main Line had the experienced Lee Atkinson (-22) up against Sam Oxley (18) of Pudsey Libs.
Atkinson was first in with a run of 22 to put the pressure onto his opponent. It was then nip and tuck and with just the last 5 colours remaining Oxley led by 9 points (5 on aggregate). Atkinson then seized his chance and calmly stepped up to take Green, Brown, Blue and Pink to seal the frame and match for Main Line, the final aggregate score being 291-278.
Many Thanks to Farsley Constitutional Club for hosting the final and to Bob Patterson for officiating.

Tonight (Tuesday 17th) at Farsley Constitutional Club its the final of the Stan Brooke Team competition between Pudsey Libs and Main Line Social. 7:30 start-Dress code applies.

Sunday 22nd at the NSC sees this seasons Len Lee Invitation competition which will be played down to the final. Register by 10am , dress code applies to final only. The 16 invitees are-

Richard Binns
Mark Ball
Ryan Walton
Lewis Walsh
Stephen Broadhead
Glen Cassidy
John Gillen
Andrew Houlker
Tommy Doherty
Lee Atkinson
Lee Brookes
Luke Campey
Andrew Blamire
Isa Ishtiaq
Daniel Hughes
James Pearson

Sunday the 29th at the NSC is the first qualifying day for this years Yorkshire Snooker Handicap. This competition is open to LBSO registered players. Closing date for entries is Sunday 22nd. Details on how to enter can be found on the competition tab at YBSA.CO.UK.

Just a reminder for completing the new season's registration forms, you have now all had the forms for a week and they will need to be returned at the June meeting, you will be receiving reminders of the date and venue in due course.

Please make sure all captain's / IT delegates details are correct with the current telephone numbers and email addresses.

When entering your club details please make sure that the details we have are still current if not add any changes to your registration form.

Enter all your players with first and surnames with their handicap and if you are adding players from a different team please put their previous club so I can move them over.

If any of your players will be entering competitions during the course of the season they will need to provide their telephone number otherwise entries cannot be accepted.

If you are entering a new player tick the relevant box and give me a handicap that you think is fair to their ability.

Finally please remember fees must be accompanied with the registration form bank details are on the registration form, if you pay be check make it payable to The Leeds Billiards and Snooker Organisation. And of course we accept good old cash.


Paul Grimes, League Secretary.