SHOOTOUT NIGHT AT JAXX BELPER WED DEC 28th 7.30pm

MAYS GOES RAMPANT AS ALFRETON No 1 HIT THE SUMMIT

SIMON MAYS ... 178 points haul in two weeks

ALFRETON PALMER MOREWOOD No 1 went outright top of the Joinery Joint Snooker League this week with their 3-2 win at Bolehill Institute No 2 earning them their sixth win in seven outings.
Ian Peacock continued his form from the last home game by defeating last seasons player of the year runner-up Kevin Rowland 68-45 to put the hosts ahead.
But Simon Mays, fresh from a 92pts haul the previous week, ran up a tally of 86pts in seeing off Keith Robertson, who for the second week running had a 29 break and still tasted defeat.
Veteran cueman Ralph Edgson took the next 59-35 and it was left to the still unbeaten Jamie Rowland with breaks of 25 and 22 to make the game safe for Alfreton.
Robertson and Mick Bunting reduced the deficit in the concluding doubles leg.

Edgefold No 1 are a point behind after their 4-1 win at Matlock Club, Andy Russell notching 97 points in taking the third frame after Graeme Wood had given the home team the lead in convincing fashion.

Belper Strutt Club gained their second win of the season, 3-2 at Edgefold No 2 as Wayne Shooter (25 break) opened his account for the season before Sam Lavelle and Dan Strutt took the consolation doubles leg to end the nights action.

In a rescheduled Bob McCartin Six Red Cup game from Group A, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 gained the 5-2 victory they needed to ensure qualification, drawing level with the vanquished Bolehill No 1 but having notched three wins, which is more than any of their rivals can muster.
Tom Broughton and Ian Birks top scored for their respective teams as the hosts again lost each of the scotch doubles in a repeat of their opening encounter at Matlock Club.

League week 8 results: Bolehill Institute No 2 2, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 3; Matlock Club 1, Edgefold Matlock No 1 4; Edgefold Matlock No 2 2, Belper Strutt Club 3.
Bob McCartin Six Red Cup Group A: Bolehill Institute No 1 2, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 5.
Breaks: K Robertson 29; J Rowland 25,22; W Shooter 25; A Russell 24; D Smith / A Haggarty 22 (sctch dbls).

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  7        6       1      24
Edgefold Matlock No 1     7        4       3     23
Bolehill Institute No 1       6        5       1      21
Matlock Golf Club             6       4       2      19
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  6        3       3      16
Edgefold Matlock No 2     7        3       4     14
Bolehill Institute No 2       7        2       5      14
Matlock Club                    7        1       5       10
Belper Strutt Club            7        2       5        9
Leading breaks: R Slack 44; A Russell 38.
Leading wins: J Rowland 7/7; I McKay 5/5; A Russell 5/7.

Bob McCartin Six Red Cup
Group A                                    P       W      L       Pts

Alfreton P Morewood No 2         4        3       1      16
Bolehill Institute No 1                  4        2       2      16
Edgefold Matlock No 2               4        2       2       11
Matlock Club                               3        1       2      10

Alfreton P Morewood No 1         3        1       2      10

Group B                                   P       W       L       Pts

Belper Strutt Club                      3         2       1      14
Edgefold Matlock No 1              2          2       0       9
Matlock Golf Club                      2         1       1        8
Bolehill Institute No 2                 3         0       3        4
Leading scotch doubles break: T Broughton / D Smith 33.

If tied on points, teams placing is decided by 1. Most wins; 2. Winner of the match between the two tied teams (top two qualify for semi finals from each group).

EDGEFOLD 2 STORM BACK FROM TWO DOWN AT BOLEHILL

SAM LAVELLE capped a good night for EDGEFOLD No 2

COMEBACK kings of this week's Joinery Joint Snooker League fixture list were Edgefold No 2 who reeled off a third consecutive league victory from their trip to Bolehill No 2, coming from 2-0 down in the process to take the spoils.
Ian Peacock was in storming form for the hosts in the opener with a 71-13 verdict never in doubt from the early stages, and Keith Robertson soon increased the advantage with his own 66-34 success.
Sam Lavelle pulled one back with a convincing 40-4 frame scoreline before Tom Chambers levelled with Robertson (29 break) having to play a second frame under a  points penalty with the home team a player short.
And in the deciding doubles leg, Lavelle capped a good night as he partnered Rob Dicken to a match-winning 59-36 triumph.

Meanwhile, at the top end of the table, two points separate four teams in what looks likely to be another enthralling chase for the title.

Matlock Golf Club ended Bolehill No 1's unbeaten league run by taking the first three frames, with Tony Blant (20 break) top scoring before Ian Birks took both his singles and doubles frames to reduce the scoreline to the minimum margin.

Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 went joint top with a 5-0 whitewash of Matlock Club. An exuberant Simon Mays (24 break) was coolness personified as he amassed 92 points to notch his third win in four games and later added the doubles with still undefeated partner Jamie Rowland.

Reigning champs Belper Strutt Club are still struggling to replicate last season's form as they lost 4-1 at the fast improving Alfreton No 2 for whom Tom Broughton and Andrew Haggarty top scored in the doubles after Paul Jarrett had registered for the visitors.

Andy Russell started his OMYA Cup individual knockout defence in fine style with a 60 break en route to a comfortable first round success.

League week 7 results: Bolehill Institute No 2 2, Edgefold Matlock No 2 3; Matlock Golf Club 3, Bolehill Institute No 1 2; Matlock Club 0, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 5; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 4, Belper Strutt Club 1. Bye: Edgefold Matlock No 1.
OMYA Cup first round: Andy Russell 2, Ricki Slack 0; Graham Jones 2, Mark Gwynne-Jones 0.
Breaks: A Russell 60,24; K Robertson 29; T Broughton 25; S Mays 24; T Blant 20.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  6        5       1      21
Bolehill Institute No 1       6        5       1      21
Matlock Golf Club             6       4       2      19
Edgefold Matlock No 1     6        3       3     19
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  6        3       3      16
Edgefold Matlock No 2     6        3       3     12
Bolehill Institute No 2       6        2       4      12
Matlock Club                    6        1       5        9
Belper Strutt Club            6        1       5        6
Leading breaks: R Slack 44; A Russell 38.
Leading wins: J Rowland 6/6; I McKay 5/5; S Zoppi & N Parkinson 4/4.

BELPER STRUTT CLUB FIRST UP INTO SIX RED SEMIS

STEVE BULLOCK took the decisive frame for STRUTT CLUB

BELPER STRUTT CLUB are the first team officially through to the semi final stages of the Bob McCartin Six Red Cup following their 5-2 home win over Matlock Golf Club in Group B,
Putting aside an indifferent start to their league title defence, Strutt were in no mood to slip up in the cup and convincing displays from Paul Jarrett, Wayne Shooter and Mark Newby soon had them in a commanding 3-0 lead.
Steve Bullock made victory a certainty with a black ball decider in the next before Graham Jones and Charlie Hodgkinson took the first of the scotch doubles legs for the visitors.
Jarrett and Newby took the next on the black but Tony Blant and Jones again notched what could yet be a vital point leaving Golf Club to face Edgefold No 1 in a winner takes all qualifier for the semis.

The last named earned a 5-2 success at Bolehill No 2 with Dave Martin taking both frames he contested in singles and pairs. Keith Robertson was involved in both scotch double successes for the home side.

Four of the five teams are still in contention going into the final round of games in Group A with Bolehill No 1 moving into top spot with a 5-2 triumph at Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1.
Ian Birks was victorious in all three frames he contested after Jamie Rowland had continued his undefeated run in league and cup for the hosts.

Alfreton No 2 moved up to second place with their own 5-2 verdict at Edgefold No 2. Tom Broughton and John Smith were undefeated on the night after Sam Lavelle had levelled early doors.
Rob Muxlow notched a run of 45 in his OMYA Cup singles qualifying win.

Bob McCartin Six Red Cup. Group A: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 2, Bolehill Institute No 1 5; Edgefold Matlock No 2 2, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 5. Group B: Belper Strutt Club 5, Matlock Golf Club 2; Bolehill Institute No 2 2, Edgefold Matlock No 1 5.
OMYA Cup qualifier: Rob Muxlow 2, Duncan Harwood 0.
Breaks: R Muxlow 45,25; K Rowland / A Beardsley 23 (sch dbls); T Douglas 22; I Birks 22; P Jarrett 22.

Group A                                    P       W      L       Pts
Bolehill Institute No 1                  3        2       1      14
Alfreton P Morewood No 2         3        2       1      11
Edgefold Matlock No 2               4        2       2       11
Alfreton P Morewood No 1         3        1       2      10
Matlock Club                               3        1       2      10

Group B                                   P       W      L       Pts
Belper Strutt Club                      3         2       1      14
Edgefold Matlock No 1              2          2       0       9
Matlock Golf Club                      2         1       1        8
Bolehill Institute No 2                 3         0       3        4

ROB AND TIM SECURE SECOND WIN FOR EDGEFOLD No 2

ROB DICKEN started and finished in style for EDGEFOLD No 2

THE tightest encounters of this weeks Joinery Joint Snooker League fixtures involved teams from the Amber Valley culminating in contrasting fortunes for those involved.
Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2, fresh from a maximum points haul the previous week travelled to Edgefold No 2 and twice levelled through Ryan Taylor and John Smith after reigning player of the year Rob Dicken (run of 21) and comeback king Tim Douglas had registered for the hosts.
And it was the home teams same winning pairing that just edged a tight doubles contest to record their second successive victory.

Alfreton No 1 came from 2-0 down as they entertained Matlock Golf Club with Graham Jones and Ian McKay (on the black) continuing their good recent form for the visitors.
High drama followed as father and son Kevin and Jamie Rowland each potted re-spotted blacks to level proceedings and then Jamie partnered veteran potter Ralph Edgson to a century points haul showcase in the concluding doubles.

Bolehill Institute No 1 drew level on points with Edgefold No 1 at the top after a 4-1 home win with Ricki Slack making breaks of 44 and 29 whilst the reliable Andy Russell registered for the vanquished.

And Belper Strutt Club opened their league account for the season, taking the first three frames against Matlock Club with Mark Newby (25 break) top scoring before Keith Manlove secured both frames he contested on the black (latterly in the doubles with Paul Holmes).

League week 6 results: Edgefold Matlock No 2 3, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 2; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 3, Matlock Golf Club 2; Bolehill Institute No 1 4, Edgefold Matlock No 1 1; Belper Strutt Club 3, Matlock Club 2.
Breaks: R Slack 44,29; A Beardsley 29; I McKay 21; R Dicken 21.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Bolehill Institute No 1       5        5       0      19
Edgefold Matlock No 1     6        3       3      19
Matlock Golf Club             5        3       2     16
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  5        4       1      16
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  5        2       3      12
Bolehill Institute No 2       5        2       3      10
Edgefold Matlock No 2     5        2       3       9
Matlock Club                    5        1       4        9
Belper Strutt Club            5        1       4        5
Leading breaks: R Slack 44; A Russell 38.
Leading wins: J Rowland 5/5; I McKay, S Zoppi & N Parkinson 4/4.

COMPETITION DRAWS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY

THE draws for the early rounds of the competitions were made recently.
As agreed by the committee, dates will be put on the matches again this season, though you can of course play them in advance of the set date by re-arranging with your opponent (see the contacts sheet, please give at least 48hrs notice and preferably more).
If absolutely necessary, you can re-schedule it within an extra 7 days, failing agreement you can apply to the match secretary for a further 7 days to play it.
If someone doesn't contact the opposition and then fails to show, they are eliminated obviously.
Matches to be played off the latest handicaps on the scheduled date of the ties (if any are delayed and handicaps change subsequently, the original match handicap will stand).
All players need to ensure they are paid up before playing their opening match. Any outstanding monies to be forwarded ASAP.

OMYA CUP (INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH)  First Round

Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm - all off Scratch
Mon Dec 05: A Russell (Edgefold 1) v R Slack (Bolehill 1)
Mon Dec 05: S Bullock (Belper Strutt) v I Peacock (Bolehill 2)
Mon Dec 05: G Jones (Mat Golf Club) v M Gwynne-Jones (Bolehill 1)

CHRISTMAS SHOOTOUT NIGHT @ JAXX Q CLUB, BELPER

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28th @ 7.30pm -
ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR!
£5 entry all inc. for Individual, Speed & Scotch Doubles Comps (6 Reds)
Just turn up on the night (Draws to take place @ 7.30pm)
featuring The Alan Hopkinson Memorial Trophy, The Eddie Lomas Speed Snooker Challenge and The George Mills Scotch Doubles Trophy (all handicapped)
Come and give it a go if you haven't already, the more the merrier!
Now open to all past and present Darley Dale & District League players.

BOB McCARTIN SIX RED TEAM CUP - Semi Finals

Best of 7 Frames - 7.30pm
No player to play more than one singles or two scotch doubles per match
(Same pairing cannot be used twice in scotch doubles)

Tue Jan 03: Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 v Matlock Golf Club
Wed Jan 04: Belper Strutt Club v Matlock Club

DENIS MORTON TROPHY (PAIRS HANDICAP) Quarter Finals
Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm - Normal League Handicaps to apply
(All pairs dates to be confirmed dependent on six red semi finals)
TBA: J Rowland / S Mays (Alfreton 1) v J Smith / R Taylor (Alfreton 2)
Wed Jan 04: R Slack / K Robertson (Bhill) v A Russell / D Harwood (Edge 1)
Wed Jan 04: N Parkinson / R Muxlow (Edge 1) v G Jones / I McKay (Golf Club)
TBA: K Manlove / P Holmes (Mat Club) v A Haggarty / D Smith (Alf 2)

OPEN INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP First Round
Best of 3 frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm (unless stated)
Mon Jan 09: N Parkinson (Edgefold 1) v R Muxlow (Edgefold 1)
Mon Jan 09: S Bullock (Belper Strutt) v K Munnelly (Bolehill 2)
Tue Jan 10: A Russell (Edgefold 1) v K Manlove (Matlock Club)
Tue Jan 10: K Robertson (Bolehill 2) v T Broughton (Alfreton PM 2)
Wed Jan 11:  D Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v R Slack (Bolehill 1)
Wed Jan 11:  P Holmes (Matlock Club) v D Harwood (Edgefold 1)
Wed Jan 11: R Dicken (Edgefold 2) v R Taylor (Alfreton PM 2)
Wed Jan 18: J Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v A Haggarty (Alfreton PM 2)

 "B" (INTERMEDIATE) INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP First Round

Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm unless stated -
Normal League Handicaps to apply

Mon Jan 16: D Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v N Parkinson (Edgefold 1)

Wed Jan 18: K Manlove (Matlock Club) v R Taylor (Alfreton PM 2)
Other entries receive byes to second round

OMYA CUP (INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH)  Quarter Finals
Best of 3 Frames - 7.30pm - all off Scratch
Mon Jan 23: J Smith (Alfreton PM 2) v D Smith (Alfreton PM 2)
Mon Jan 23: G Jones (Mat Golf Clb) v K Robertson (Bolehill 2)
Mon Jan 23: S Bullock or I Peacock v R Muxlow (Edgefold 1)
Wed Jan 25: A Russell (Edgefold 1) v R Dicken (Edgefold 2)

ALFRETON CRANK UP THE PRESSURE WITH AWAY WIN

JAMIE ROWLAND maintained his unbeaten start

ALFRETON PALMER MOREWOOD No 1 scored an excellent 3-2 win at league leaders Edgefold No 1 to remain well in contention at the top of the Joinery Joint Snooker League after week five.
Ex-PJs cueman Paul Pilsworth took the opener with a hard fought 64-51 verdict before the unbeaten so far Jamie Rowland added the second 52-35.
Neil Parkinson maintained his own flawless record to pull one back but Kevin Rowland made sure of the victory in the next for the visitors with a win over home team powerhouse Andy Russell, who nevertheless notched the league's top break so far of 38 in the concluding doubles leg to reduce the scores to the minimum margin.

Matlock Golf Club moved to third place with a 5-0 scoreline over last seasons champs Belper Strutt Club who have yet to find their feet in this seasons league outings.
Ian McKay was in fine form, winning both his singles frames and the doubles with Graham Jones.

Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 were another team to gain maximum points with a 5-0 dismantling of Bolehill No 2 with Tom Broughton top scoring and Derek Smith (25 break) winning both his singles and doubles frames.

Edgefold No 2 opened their league account for the season in the other fixture, coming from 2-0 down to take the spoils at Matlock Club, for whom Graeme Wood had taken the opening frame.
Rob Dicken and Sam Lavelle won both frames they contested for the victors.

League week 5 results: Edgefold Matlock No 1 2, Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 1 3; Matlock Golf Club 5, Belper Strutt Club 0; Alfreton Palmer Morewood No 2 5, Bolehill Institute No 2 0; Matlock Club 2, Edgefold Matlock No 1 3.
Breaks: A Russell 38; D Smith 25.

The Joinery Joint Snooker League
                                         P      W      L      Pts
Edgefold Matlock No 1     5        3       2      18
Bolehill Institute No 1       4        4       0      15
Matlock Golf Club             4        3       1     14
Alfreton P Morewd No 1  4        3       1      13
Alfreton P Morewd No 2  4        2       2      10
Bolehill Institute No 2       5        2       3      10
Matlock Club                    4        1       3        7
Edgefold Matlock No 2     4        1       3       6
Belper Strutt Club            4        0       4        2
Leading breaks: A Russell 38 & 36; S Zoppi 36.
Leading wins: J Rowland & N Parkinson 4/4; I McKay & S Zoppi 3/3.