The Snookerbacker Blog

Monday sees Leg 2 of the Snookerbacker Classic where we will discover who joins Jamie Barrett and Allan Taylor at Finals Day on 24th February.  

Seeing as I am rapidly discovering that some snooker players are possibly the most disorganised people on the planet I thought I would post an ‘Idiots Guide’ to how things will work on Monday at the South West Snooker Academy. I will start with the draw followed by the most frequently asked questions about the event.

 Event 2 – Monday 30th January 2012, Gloucester – South West Snooker Academy

Please arrive 15 minutes before your match start time.

Kashif Khan v Andy Neck (9.30am)
Sydney Wilson v Antony Parsons (9.30am)
James Burrett v Martin O’Donnell (not before 11am)
Marianne Williams v Gareth Allen (not before 11am)
Sean Hopkin v Tom Doggett (not before 11am)
Ryan Causton v Jack Morgan (9.30am)
Craig Scotford v Gary Weeks (9.30am)
Ben Fortey v Ben Harrison (not before 11am)
Nick Pearce v Ricky Norris (9.30am)
Kyren Wilson v Gavin Lewis (9.30am)
David Gray v Neal Jones (not before 11am)
Marc Harman v Paul Mount (not before 11am)
Jamie Clarke v Thomas Goldstein (9.30am)
Callum Lloyd v Brandon Winstone (9.30am)
Steve Winstone v Michael Wasley (not before 11am)
Matthew Day v Phil O’Kane (not before 11am)

What is the Dress Code?

It isn’t a strict dress code for the qualifiers and the general rule is not to turn up looking like John Virgo did in the commentary box last week. Polo shirt is fine.

Are matches refereed?

There will be a ‘roaming referee’ system in place up to the final two matches. Should a dispute arise the referee will make a judgement. Both final qualifying matches will be refereed.

Can I practice?

If you are going to Gloucester the day before the event and want to practice at the Academy you MUST book this today with Paul Williams on 01452 223214, the rate will be £8 per hour.

Anyone that is still competing in the event will be able to practice in between matches free of charge (subject to availability of tables). Anyone that has been knocked out of the tournament can still use a table at the £8 per hour rate.

If I lose, can I enter the Essex event?

Yes, I am holding provisional places for a few players who have expressed a wish to enter Essex should they not make Finals Day. Please let me know if you want a place reserving as I will soon be closing the Essex event to new entries.

What about prize money?

All winners prize money will be awarded after the Finals have been completed on 24th February. The two qualifiers will however receive a winners medal on the day.

Is there a highest break prize?

Yes, all qualifying events have a highest break prize of £1 per point courtesy of Amarya.co.uk. There is also a prize for a 147 of £300, should there be more than one, this prize will be split.

I am not playing but I would like to come and watch, can I?

Yes, please feel free to come along and watch the action.

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If you have any further questions, whether serious or humourous, please use the comments section below.