CUP HOLDERS START THEIR DEFENCE WITH APLOMB

PAUL JARRETT took a high quality second frame for BELPER STRUTT CLUB

THE first round of the Captains Cup Team Aggregate competition took place recently and last season's winners Belper Strutt Club negotiated their opening hurdle with a hard fought 312-289 victory at Bolehill Institute No 1.
Mark Newby took pink and black to take the opener 82-59 and in a high quality second frame, Paul Jarrett scored a 64-50 verdict to put his team 37 ahead.
Wayne Shooter then soon shot fifty ahead in the next but a 24 break from home team captain Ricki Slack brought him back into the contest and he eventually took the black to prevail 75-63 then Ian Birks also triumphed on the final ball 48-43 to leave the hosts just 20 behind on the doubles leg.
But Newby teamed up with Steve Bullock to batten down the hatches and sneak a 60-57 verdict to ensure the success.
Elsewhere Crich Comrades continued their recent good form with a 284-253 win over Edgefold Club with John Smith top scoring whilst Sean Dobney took each of his singles and doubles legs for the hosts.
Matlock Golf Club also progressed 354-258 against Matlock Club after the latter's Dave Benson had scored a 75-55 verdict in the opener, the golfers reeled off the remaining frames with Graham Jones top scoring.
Captains Cup first round: Bolehill Institute No 1 289, Belper Strutt Club 312; Edgefold Matlock 253, Crich Comrades 284; Matlock Golf Club 354, Matlock Club 258.
Breaks: G Jones 25; R Slack 24.

TWO THRILLING COMEBACKS IN SIX RED SEMI FINALS

GRAHAM JONES put the Golf Club ahead in the opener

TWO thrilling semi finals of the Bob McCartin Six Red Cup each went down to the wire and the final will be contested by Matlock Golf Club and Crich Comrades later in the season.
Crich were staring down the barrel of a 3-1 deficit at home to Bolehill No 1 despite Nick Berry fluking the black in the opener after it jawed in one baulk pocket before running along the cushion into the opposite bag.
But Simon Zoppi (22 break), Ian Birks (on the black) and Ricki Slack put the visitors in the ascendancy soon afterwards.
However, the Tramwaymen were not to be denied and took all three scotch doubles legs with Nick Berry, Ade Smith and Ady Lowe producing some precision snooker in the tightest of situations.
Matlock Golf Club also trailed before taking the last two scotch doubles legs to prevail.
Graham Jones and Paul Roe had them 2-0 up before Paul Jarrett and Wayne Shooter edged two tight battles to level matters.
Steve Bullock and Mark Newby with a 41-14 verdict in the opening pairs frame had turned things on their head but it quickly swung back the other way again with Roe combining with firstly Jones and then Ian McKay to secure a fantastic triumph.
Bob McCartin Six Red Cup semi finals: Crich Comrades 4, Bolehill Institute No 1 3; Belper Strutt Club 3, Matlock Golf Club 4.
Breaks: S Zoppi 22.

SHOOTOUT NIGHT IS A ROARING SUCCESS ONCE AGAIN

RICKI SLACK retained the Alan Hopkinson Trophy

THE 8th ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SHOOTOUT NIGHT was held this year at Belper Strutt Club for the first time and an excellent turnout of 13 competitors enjoyed another thoroughly enjoyable night of fast paced snooker with winners both old and new appearing on the rostrum.
The Alan Hopkinson Trophy for the six red snooker handicap went for the second year running to Bolehill Institute's Ricki Slack, who turned on his best form of the evening in the final to defeat Matlock Golf Club's Ian McKay.
The pivotal moment came in the semi final, with opponent Mark Newby 13 ahead with just pink and black remaining but Slack took both to force the re-spot and then sunk it despite chances for the Strutt man.
He had earlier come through contests with Keith Robertson and Gordon Critchlow en route to success.

STEVE HAWKINS and MARK NEWBY ... George Mills Trophy winners

Newby was also involved at the business end of the six red scotch doubles handicap event for George Mills Trophy.
He and partner Steve Hawkins (Hartington RBL) came through rounds with Chris Parker and Pete Davenport and Keith Robertson and John Moore to contest the final against Steve Bullock and Rob Devenport.
And this time he went all the way as Hawkins sunk the blue to leave their opponents requiring snookers which were not forthcoming.

CHARLIE HODGKINSON...speed king

Most of the thrills and spills come in the shape of the Eddie Lomas Trophy, a speed snooker event which features players on adjacent tables clearing the colours, with balls added or taken away according to the official handicaps.
And there was a popular winner as Charlie Hodgkinson of Matlock Golf Club showed all those years around the fairways have maintained his athleticism down to a tee as he proved conclusively to be the fastest cueman either side of Derby and Chesterfield.
He overcame Belper Strutt Club's Wayne Shooter. who had been similarly impressive in reaching the final, to lift the trophy after previous victories over Rob Devenport and Steve Hawkins.
Alan Hopkinson Trophy (six red snooker handicap): winner, Ricki Slack (Bolehill Institute 1); runner-up, Ian McKay (Matlock Golf Club).
George Mills Trophy (six red snooker scotch doubles handicap); winners, Steve Hawkins (Hartington RBL) and Mark Newby (Belper Strutt Club); runners-up, Steve Bullock  and Rob Devenport (both of Belper Strutt Club).
Eddie Lomas Trophy (speed snooker handicap): winner, Charlie Hodgkinson (Matlock Golf Club); runner-up, Wayne Shooter (Belper Strutt Club).

CRICH STILL SMOKING HOT BUT SUCH A TIGHT TITLE RACE

COLIN MARCHINGTON rescued the opening frame for BOLEHILL No 1

THERE was a shake-up at the top of the T & M Motors Snooker League this week with new leaders Crich Comrades increasing their advantage with a win over their nearest rivals whilst Bolehill Institute No 1 team continued their consistent streak of results to remain close in contention.
Bolehill travelled to Matlock Club but with Graeme Wood looking home and hosed in the opener, it seemed a tough night lay ahead until Colin Marchington got the snooker he required and took blue, pink and black to sneak an unlikely win.
Ricki Slack also took pink and black to make it 2-0 and in another tight battle, Ian Birks scored a 51-42 triumph on the pink to make the game safe.
However, Keith Manlove secured his own black ball victory in the next and then Paul Holmes and Dave Benson teamed up in the doubles leg to make the score very respectable at the close.

Crich defeated Matlock Golf Club 4-1 with Cliff Gould, Ade Smith and Ady Lowe putting them 3-0 up in no time at all not withstanding Ian McKay's run of 39 before Tony Blant (27 break) offered the only salvo for the early pacesetters.

Bolehill No 2 defeated Edgefold 3-2 with Darren Bunting opening his account fot the season and Ian Peacock sealing the deal while Sam Lavelle top scored for the visitors.

League week 10 results: Matlock Club 2, Bolehill Institute No 1 3; Crich Comrades 4, Matlock Golf Club 1; Bolehill Institute No 2 3, Edgefold Matlock 2.
Breaks (including comps): S Dobney 40: I McKay 39; K Robertson 31; J Travis 30; T Blant 27.

T & M Motors Snooker League   P        W      L     Pts

Crich Comrades Club                    9         6       3      27

Bolehill Institute No 1                     8         7       1      23

Matlock Golf Club                          8         5       3      23

Bolehill Institute No 2                     9         4       5      21

Edgefold Matlock                           8         3       5      18

Belper Strutt Club                          7         2       5      16

Matlock Club                                  9         2       7      16
Leading wins: M Forster 7/8; G Jones 6/8..
Leading breaks: R Dicken 40, I McKay 39.

TRAMWAY MEN HIT THE TOP FOR FIRST TIME THIS SEASON

CLIFF GOULD partnered Ade Smith to doubles success

JUST the two matches in this week's T & M Motors Snooker League and Crich Comrades moved to the top of the table courtesy of a 4-1 victory at Matlock Club.
Nick Berry's early season form has been excellent but he fell to a 54-8 defeat on the night to the home side's Paul Bryan before Ade Smith equalised soon afterwards with a hard fought success.
Ady Lowe with a 64-32 verdict made it 2-1 and the game was safe when John Smith edged the fourth frame 43-31.
Cliff Gould and Ade Smith put the icing on the cake with a 45-44 verdict in the concluding pairs leg.
The Bolehill "derby" went to the No 1 team for the second time this season as they recorded their sixth 3-2 win in seven games.
Ian Birks top scored to equalise at 2-2 and then he and Ricki Slack (30 break) took the deciding doubles frame. Keith Robertson (22 break) was in fine form for the opposition.
League week 9: Matlock Club 1, Crich Comrades 4; Bolehill Institute No 1 3, Bolehill Institute No 2 2.
Breaks: R Slack 30; K Robertson 22.

T & M Motors Snooker League   P        W      L     Pts

Crich Comrades Club                    8         5       3      23

Matlock Golf Club                          7         5       2      22

Bolehill Institute No 1                     7         6       1      20

Bolehill Institute No 2                     8         3       5      18

Edgefold Matlock                           7         3       4      16

Belper Strutt Club                          7         2       5      16

Matlock Club                                  8         2       6      15
Leading wins: G Jones & M Forster 6/7; N Berry 5/7.
Leading breaks: R Dicken 40, I McKay 39.

CRICH COMRADES MAINTAIN FORM WITH HOME VICTORY

ADE SMITH put CRICH COMRADES in a strong position

CRICH COMRADES kept up the pressure on leaders Matlock Golf Club with a 3-2 home win over Bolehill No 2 in this week's round of T & M Motors Snooker League fixtures.
Cliff Gould opened first and secured a 40-23 verdict before the tightest frame of the evening saw captain Ade Smith make it 2-0 courtesy of a black ball decider over Keith Robertson, who had earlier notched a run of 24.
Mick Bunting, with his third win out of four, pulled one back but Nick Berry, himself with five wins out of six, secured the overall verdict thanks to a 47-38 scoreline.
Bunting and Robertson reduced the deficit to the minimum margin in the concluding doubles frame.
Matlock Golf Club came from 2-0 down to defeat Matlock Club 3-2. Mick Mackfall and Dave Benson had the visitors on cloud nine early doors but Graham Jones amassed a century points haul and eventually he and Tony Blant took the deciding doubles leg 64-50.
Elsewhere Edgefold gained a 3-2 success at Belper Strutt Club with Rob Muxlow top scoring in the opener whilst Paul Jarrett was on fine form for the hosts.
League week 8: Crich Comrades 3, Bolehill Institute No 2 2; Matlock Golf Club 3, Matlock Club 2; Belper Strutt Club 2, Edgefold Matlock 3.
Breaks: K Robertson 24.

T & M Motors Snooker League   P        W      L     Pts
Matlock Golf Club                          7         5       2      22
Crich Comrades Club                    7         4       3      19
Bolehill Institute No 1                     6         5       1      17

Bolehill Institute No 2                     7         3       4      16
Edgefold Matlock                           7         3       4      16

Belper Strutt Club                          7         2       5      16

Matlock Club                                  7         2       5      14
Leading wins: G Jones 6/7; N Berry & M Forster 5/6.
Leading breaks: R Dicken 40, R Slack & N Berry 35.

COMPETITION DRAWS FOR DECEMBER / JANUARY

THE draws for the early rounds of the individual competitions and semi finals of the six red team cup 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).

Matches to take place as drawn for the semi finals, and finals will take place at selected neutral venues or if agreed, toss of a coin for venue between captains, all matches best of 5 this season with finals best of 7 (except "B" final which is best of 5).
Note that players switching over from teams in same club are not eligible to play in semi finals or finals.

OMYA CUP (Individual Scratch) First Round

Best of 5 Frames - No handicaps - 7.30pm
Mon Dec 03: Rob Muxlow (Edgefold) v Steve Bullock (Belper Strutt)

OPEN INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP First Round

Best of 5 Frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm

Tue Dec 04: Sam Lavelle (Edgefold ) v Ady Lowe (Crich Coms)
Tue Dec 04: Darren Bunting (Bolehill 2) v Sean Dobney (Edgefold)
Wed Dec 05: Graham Jones (Mat Golf Club) v Duncan Harwood (Edgefold)

OMYA CUP (Individual Scratch) Second Round
Best of 5 Frames - No handicaps - 7.30pm
Tue Dec 11: Ian McKay (Mat Golf Club) v Sam Lavelle (Edgefold)
Tue Dec 11: Mick Bunting (Bolehill 2) v Ade Smith (Crich Coms)
Tue Dec 11: Rob Dicken (Edgefold) v Ricki Slack (Bolehill 1)

Tue Dec 11: Nick Berry (Crich Coms) v Martin Forster (Bolehill 2)

Wed Dec 12: Sean Dobney (Edgefold) v Rob Muxlow or Steve Bullock

Wed Dec 12: James Travis (Edgefold) v Duncan Harwood (Edgefold)

Wed Dec 12: Ady Lowe (Crich Coms) v Keith Robertson (Bolehill 2)
Thu Dec 13: Graham Jones (Mat Golf Club) v Darren Bunting (Bolehill 2)

CHRISTMAS SIX RED SHOOTOUT NIGHT
Singles, Doubles and Speed Snooker Competitions (Handicaps)
Now TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18th at BELPER STRUTT CLUB - 7.30pm

BOB McCARTIN SIX RED TEAM CUP Semi Final Best of 7 Frames - 7.30pm
Four singles and three scotch doubles frames (use six red Handicaps)
Mon Jan 07: Belper Strutt Club v Matlock Golf Club
Mon Jan 07: Crich Comrades v Bolehill Institute No 1

OPEN INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP Second Round
Best of 5 Frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm

Mon Jan 07: Martin Forster (Bolehill 2) v Darren Bunting or Sean Dobney

Tue Jan 08: Graham Jones or Duncan Harwood v Rob Dicken (Edgefold)

Tue Jan 08: Ricki Slack (Bolehill 1) v Rob Muxlow (Edgefold)

Tue Jan 08: Nick Berry (Crich Coms) v Ian McKay (Mat Golf Club)

Wed Jan 09: Sam Lavelle or Ady Lowe v Ade Smith (Crich Coms)

Wed Jan 09: Mick Bunting (Bolehill 2) v James Travis (Edgefold)

Wed Jan 09: Keith Manlove (Mat Club) v Steve Bullock (Belper Strutt)
Thu Jan 10: Keith Robertson (Bolehill 2) v Paul Holmes (Matlock Club)

DENIS MORTON PAIRS HANDICAP TROPHY First Round
Best of 5 Frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm
Thu Jan 17: D Harwood / R Muxlow (Edgefold) v G Jones / I McKay (Golf Club)

"B" (INTERMEDIATE) INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP First Round
Best of 5 Frames - Normal League Handicaps apply - 7.30pm

Tue Jan 22: Sam Lavelle (Edgefold) v Paul Holmes (Matlock Club)

Tue Jan 22: Ade Smith (Crich Coms) v Martin Forster (Bolehill 2)

Wed Jan 23: Steve Bullock (Belper Strutt) v Mick Bunting (Bolehill 2)
Wed Jan 23: James Travis (Edgefold) v Nick Berry (Crich Coms)

Players who have entered a competition and are not listed have received a bye into next round.