Rob Wharne becomes Stafford Sunday Pool Singles Champion for a 3rd year in a row!

Lynda Simpson becomes Stafford Sunday Ladies Singles Pool Champion for the first time in its 2nd year!

Rob Wharne joined an elite of previous multiple champions with his 3rd title after seeing of the challenge of Steve Finney 5-3 in the final of the Stafford Sunday Pool League Singles Knockout. Only Mark Bailey & Chris Fox have won the title in history on 3 consecutive occasions. Bailey (actually on 4 occasions) in 1993, 94, 95 & 96, Fox in 1985, 86 & 87.

Rob Wharne (Rileys Cue) was drawn against 2007 champion Andy Rawlinson (Rileys A) in the Quarters and ran out a 3-0 victor including 2 'dishes' to set up his night. Steve Finney (Rileys Dogs) (2009 & 2010 runner up) was drawn against 2011 runner up Dave Whitfield (Rileys Cue) and also recorded an identical score to put himsef through to the semi final. 2009 champion Dave Barker (Rileys Cue) saw off the challenge of experienced Mick Addison (Hop Pole C) also with a 3-0 success which included a 'dish' to reach his 4th semi final. Giles Eastwood's (Rileys A) first appearnce in a Quarter Final saw him overcome 2003 runner up Spencer Trow (Emerald Rebels) 3-2 in a hard fought match.

The first Semi Final saw a repeat of last year's match between Rileys Cue teammates Rob Wharne & Dave Barker drawn against each other. Barker was 2-1 up and looked to be a good position to take the 4th but an uncharacteristic miss let Wharne back in and he never looked backed as he sealed the next 2 frames to win 4-2. The other Semi Final saw Giles Eastwood pair up against Steve Finney and this match followed a similar pattern with Eastwood opening up a 2-1 lead but Finney ground out a fine finish to take the last 3 frames to win 4-2 and put himself in the Final for the 3rd time in 4 years.

STAFFORD SUNDAY POOL LEAGUE FINALISTS 2012

Well done to all the Singles players who have qualified for the Finals night on 5th August 2012, to be played @Rileys, Stafford. Draw will be made @7:15pm, Scratch @7:30pm Prompt.

1. Spencer Trow (Emerald Rebels) - Runner up 2003

2. Mick Addison (Hop Pole C) - Semi Finalist 2004 & 2009

3. Steve Finney (Rileys Dogs) - Runner up 2009 & 2010

4. Andy Rawlinson (Rileys A) - Champion 2007

5. Dave Whitfield (Rileys Cue) - Runner up 2011

6. Dave Barker (Rileys Cue) - Champion 2009, Runner up 2006

7. Giles Eastwood (Rileys A) - Quarter Finalist 2012

8. Rob Wharne (Rileys Cue) - Champion 2010 & 2011 

Quarter Finals will be best of Five frames, Semi Finals - Seven Frames and the Final will be Nine Frames.

Good Luck to all Players!

The draw has been made for the 3rd Round of the Stafford Sunday Singles Knockout.

Please note that all matches have been placed in groups of FOUR for refereeing purposes. ALL PLAYERS in this group are to share the refereeing duties in the other match. ALL PLAYERS must be present at 8pm (8:15pm Scratch).

TWO WINNERS from each venue advance to the Quarter Finals on FINALS NIGHT. This will be held @Rileys, Stafford on 5th August 2012, 7:15 Sign In, 7:30 Scratch.  

These Venues are NOT to be changed and matches MUST BE PLAYED ON THESE SET DATES.

STAFFORD SUNDAY SINGLES & DOUBLES COMPETITION

League Players interested in entering this year's Singles & Doubles KO should place their Entry Fees and Names in a sealed envelope and HAND to one of the following personnel:-

• Dave Whitfield (League Secretary)
• Lynda Simpson (League Treasurer)
• Kev Brown (League Chairman)

Alternatively, entries can be submitted at Rileys on the Deadline Day - SUNDAY 17TH JUNE 2012. Entries after this date will not be accepted. Draw will be made on this night at 8:30pm.

Please do not hand the fees to anyone who is not on the above list - the Pool League will NOT be responsible for any missing monies or names.

Players who qualify must have played in at least 3 matches (NOT 3 frames) during the Winter 2011/12 season.

Competition will run between the 8th July - 5th August 2012. (5 weeks)

STAFFORD SUNDAY POOL LEAGUE SINGLES & DOUBLES COMPETITION 2012

It is that time of the year for all participating players who played in the Parkside Electrical Sunday Pool League Winter 2011/12 Season to have the opportunity to enter this Annual event.

Players who qualify must have played in at least 3 matches (NOT 3 frames) during that season.

There will be Prize Money (dependent on how many entries) plus Trophies. 

Entry Fees are SINGLES - £2.50 each and DOUBLES - £5.00 per pair.

Ladies entry Fees are FREE (there will be NO prize money).

CLOSING DATE is Sunday 17th June 2012. NO ENTRIES AFTER THIS DATE. All Monies to be paid by this Deadline without Fail.

EMAIL the League Secretary for applications and arrangement of Fees.

ALL Monies to be handed to the LEAGUE OFFICERS. Contact Details on your Fixture Lists. Memos will be distributed to the teams over the next couple of weeks.

Competition will run between the 8th July - 5th August 2012. (5 weeks)

New Rule now in place where players interested in entering the competition must play their matches ON or BEFORE the SET DATE - NOT AFTER. SET DATE takes preference when NO decision can be agreed. No refunds when entering the competition if you cannot fulfill your matches.