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Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year (Posted 17/12/09)
On behalf of the Committee and the league members I'd like to wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year.
Frank Callaghan - League Chairman
Congratulations - Hammersmith 'A' - RBCPA 2009 Interleague Champions (Posted 17/12/09)
Congratulations to Hammersmith 'A' Interleague team on winning the RBCPA 2009 Interleague competition. This allows them to have a tilt at the Nationals at Great Yarmouth on April 2010. Also, an esteemed well done to Hammersmith 'B' for their efforts this year.
Congratulations to Giuseppe D'Imperio - 2009 Region 7 Open Junior Champion (Posted 08/12/09)
Congratulations to Giuseppe D'Imperio on becoming the 2009 Region 7 Open Junior Champion on Saturday. After losing a close fought last 32 match (5-4) in the Men's Open competition, Giuseppe recomposed himself to capture the Junior title with a 5-1 win over fellow Berkshire County player Jack Davies in the Semi-Final, then a 6-4 win over Jack Smithers of Surrey in the Final. Well done to Giuseppe
Lee Steer (Posted 20/11/09)
With great regret, we are sad to announce that one of our long standing committee members, Lee Steer, has passed away early this morning. The Hammersmith & Districts Pool League along with all the committee members would like to extend our most sincere condolences to Lee's family for their loss.
Frank Callaghan
Chairman
Top Scorers (Posted 19/11/09)
Top Scorers are now available. Please note that they will be at least 2 weeks behind the results, as we have to wait for the results cards through the post.
2009 Champion of Champions Men's Individual Semi-Finalist - Maurice Sheehan (Posted 12/11/09)
Congratulations to Maurice Sheehan on his exploits at the Champion of Champions Competition at Great Yarmouth last weekend. After taking a few scalps along the way Maurice eventually lost 5-6 in a nailbiting Semi-Final of the Men's Individual Singles Competition. Commiserations to Alan King and Vikas Sabharwal who went out in earlier rounds of the same event.
Cup and Plate fixtures available (Posted 02/11/09)
Cup and Plate fixtures are now available on the website. They have been updated already to correct who Parish A are playing.
Congratulations - EPA Singles Champion Tim Walters (Posted 01/10/09)
Congratulations to Tim Walters who won the EPA Singles competition on Monday 21st September. After an all Windmill Warriors final Tim can out on top beating Sean Ainsworth 3-0.
Congratulations - World Rules 3-man Team Event winners - The Italian Leprechauns (Posted 01/10/09)
Congratulations to The Italian Leprechauns who won the World Rules 3-man team event in August with a 5-3 win over Riley's West 12 'A' in the Final.
HND Inter-League 'A' team - Great Yarmouth (Posted 01/10/09)
The League wishes the Interleague 'A' team good luck on their exploits at the final stages of the National Interleague Knockout Cup Competition in Great Yarmouth this weekend. Also, we extend the best of luck to those individuals who are participating in the National Amateur Singles Championships held at the same venue this weekend.
WEPF Singles Competition Winner - Tom Beagan (Posted 12/09/09)
Congratulations to Tom Beagan (Leamington 'A') on securing his second Singles title last Monday night. After a see-saw Final against Alan King (Leamington 'B') the honours went to Tom with a 5-3 win
EPA Division 2 - Earl of Derby (Posted 12/09/09)
Captains - Please note that with immediate effect the Earl of Derby have replaced the BYE that was originally in EPA Division 2
Top Scorers final tables available (Posted 18/08/09)
Top Scorers final tables are now available. Please note that there are some results cards missing which are unlikely to surface.
EPA League Winners - White Horse (Posted 09/08/09)
Congratulations to the White Horse for winning the EPA League. Commiserations to the chasing pack who put a gallant fight.
Denis Hyatt Memorial Plate Winners - Windmill Warriors (Posted 09/08/09)
Congratulations to the Windmill Warriors who, after a thrilling Final, captured the Plate with a 7-5 win over the White Horse.
Presentation Night - Friday 16th October (Posted 09/08/09)
Presentation Night will be held on Friday 16th October 2009 at St. Augustine's Social Club, 55, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith. W6 8AU. Tickets are £4.00 in advance or £5.00 on the door and will be available shortly.
Team Registration Forms - 2009/10 season (Posted 09/08/09)
Those who could not attend the council meeting last Sunday need to send their entries as soon as possible if they wish to be entered for the new season. Entries are to be addressed to John Barry - League Treasurer, Hammersmith and Districts Pool League, c/o St. Augustine's Social Club, 55, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith. W6 8AU. Entries can left behind the bar or sent via Royal Mail - please do not send cash through the Royal Mail. Entries received after Friday 14th August 2009 will not be entered.
Giuseppe in the Chronicle (Posted 24/07/09)
Giuseppe's success in the Junior World Championships has made it into the Hounslow Chronicle.
Team Registration 2009/2010 (Posted 09/07/09)
Team registration Form for the new season 2009-10 is now available at the bottom of the Important Documents Section.
Junior World Championships - Blackpool (Posted 09/07/09)
An esteemed well done goes to Giuseppe D'Imperio on his achievement of reaching the Junior World Championship Final last Friday night. Although he lost the final 8-6 to fellow qualifier Ben Clark it was an amazing feat to progress as far as he did. We wish him the very best for future where no doubt there will be a title forthcoming. For full results of the championships can be access by following the link.
Junior World Championships - Blackpool (Posted 03/07/09)
Giuseppe is now through to the final with a 7-5 win. The final is to be played at 5pm today.
Junior World Championships - Blackpool (Posted 02/07/09)
Congratulations to Giuseppe D'Imperio who reached the Junior World Championships Semi-Final late last night with a 7-1 victory over Josh Corkett (Eng) in the Quarters. This victory at Blackpool was preceded with wins of 6-2 (Anthony Adams - Aus) in the last 64, 6-5 (Ciaran Fay - Ire) in the last 32 and 6-0 (Dean Anderson - Scot) in the last 16. He now faces Billy Barrett (Eng) in the Semi-final on Friday Morning. All at Hammersmith Pool League and Berkshire County wish him the very best. You can follow or check out his achievement on the World Eightball Pool Federation website, click on 'World Championships' and scroll down to 'Results Junior Singles'. Come on Giuseppe!!
Frank Callaghan
3-man team news (Posted 02/07/09)
First semi-final has been decided with the Parish 'A' at home to Riley's West 12 'A' on Monday 6th July. The second semi-final will now be The Dream Team at home to The Italian Leprechauns. This has been postponed until Monday 13th July. As we are drawing closer to the Summer holidays period the date for the Final of the 3-man team event will be announced in due course after consultation with the winning captains.
Junior World Championships - Giuseppe D'Imperio (Posted 29/06/09)
On behalf of the Committee and Pool League members we would like to wish Giuseppe D'Imperio the very best of luck at the Junior World Championships next week.
Frank Callaghan
3-man team event note (Posted 23/06/09)
First semi-final has been decided with the Parish 'A' at home to Riley's West 12 'A' on Monday 6th July. The other semi-final has yet to be decided as there are a couple of re-arranged matches to be played on Monday 29th June. One in Group B - St. Aug Sands 'B' vs. The Dream Team - and one in Group D - St. Aug Sands 'A' vs. St. Aug B/C.
Berkshire Open (Posted 19/06/09)
Berkshire Open will be on Sunday 19th July. Registration is at 11am. It will be held at Riley's Reading, Cremyll Road. Men £10 in advance, £13 on the day.
Women £7 in advance, £10 on the day. Please see the flyer for more details. Anyone who wishes to enter can they please let me know, either by email or PM on the forum, before Friday 17th July.
Frank Callaghan
Giuseppe D'Imperio (Posted 14/06/09)
Congratulations to Giuseppe D'Imp[erio who won the Junior World Championships Qualifying event in Southampton last Saturday to progress through to the final stages of the tournament at Blackpool at the end of June. We wish him good luck in his quest for silverware at the Championships.
Singles Competitions - 2009 (Posted 14/06/09)
The Singles competitions entry forms are now available in the Important Documents section on the site. The competitions will be run over Mondays 17th & 24th August and the Semis and Finals night on Monday 7th September. Entries and monies have to be returned by or on Sunday 5th July. Further details/guidelines can be found in the Singles section.
West London Deaf return home (Posted 12/06/09)
With immediate effect 'West London Deaf' will returning to their home venue of St. Saviours Hall as the refurbishment has now been completed.
Seven Stars expelled (Posted 28/05/09)
The Seven Stars have been expelled from the League after three no shows. As they have been expelled during the second half of the season their first half results will stand and the matches played in the second half so far the results will be expunged from the next published league table. Their remaining fixtures will be shown as void/Bye.
Congratulations Leamington 'A' (Posted 06/05/09)
Congratulations to the Leamington 'A' for winning the World Division and commiserations to the chasing pack who put up a gallant fight right to the end.
3-Man Team Event Details (Posted 02/05/09)
Fixtures, Team details and Event Guidelines are now available under "3-Man Team Comp" in the "Fixtures & Results" menu.
Singles Competition(s) scheduled for August (Posted 02/05/09)
Singles Competition(s) scheduled for August over lapping into beginning of September. Format, Dates, Venue(s), etc. to be confirmed and made available on or before June's Council meeting
World Championship Junior Qualifiers (Posted 02/05/09)
This is your opportunity to play in one of the 4 qualifying events held around the country with one player from each event joining the leading players in the world to compete for The Title of "JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPION" at the Grand Finals in Blackpool.
Area 3 Qualifiers will be held at Q World, 173 High Street, Southampton SO14 2BY on Saturday 6th June 2009. Please see the entry form for full details.
St Augustine's C win KO Cup (Posted 30/04/09)
Congratulations to St. Augustine's 'C' for winning the Frank Reynolds Memorial KO Cup.
Results from 6th April (Posted 10/04/09)
Please note that the results from 6th April are now available. However, in line with the constitution, the tables for the World Rules division will not be updated until the end of the season.
Amended fixtures for Monday 30th March (Posted 22/03/09)
Please note that the fixtures for Monday 30th March have been amended due to a discrepancy in the EPA division and a rearranged game to be played in the World Division. Please follow the Fixtures Section for more details.
World Championship Junior Qualifiers (Posted 04/03/09)
This is your opportunity to play in one of the 4 qualifying events held around the country with one player from each event joining the leading players in the world to compete for The Title of "JUNIOR WORLD CHAMPION" at the Grand Finals in Blackpool.
The Qualifiers will be held at Shades Pool Club, Town Centre, Hatfield AL10 0JW on Saturday 28th March 2009. Please see the entry form for full details.
In house 3-man team event (Posted 14/02/09)
After the World Division's season has ended there will be a 3-man team event during April-July. Forms and guidelines are available in the 3-man team page. The entry forms and fees for this event need to be returned no later than Sunday 1st March 2009.
Congratulations to Hammersmith & Districts 'A' (Posted 09/02/09)
Congratulations to Hammersmith & Districts 'A' who have qualified for the latter stages of the Inter-League competition at Great Yarmouth over the weekend 3rd-5th April 2009. We wish them good luck.
RBCPA Inter-League Knockout Cup (Posted 09/02/09)
RBCPA Inter-League Knockout Cup played on Sunday 22nd February 2009 at Racks, 63 High Street Maidenhead SL6 1JT. 01628 627732.
Inter-League team trials (Posted 06/02/09)
The Inter-League team trials due to take place this Sunday 8th Feb, have been cancelled. Those of you who put their names forward will be contacted shortly.
ALL Today's (Feb 2nd 2009) Matches now on 16/03/09 (Posted 02/02/09)
All matches due to be played tonight will now be played on 16/03/09 & the season lengthened by one week.
ALL Today's (Feb 2nd 2009) Matches Cancelled (Posted 02/02/09)
Due to adverse weather affecting transport ALL of today's, Feb 2nd 2009, matches have been cancelled.
Rearrangements will be arranged in due course.
Inter-League team trials (Posted 01/02/09)
The trials for the Inter-League teams will take place on Sunday 8th February '09 at Chiswick Snooker Club, Power Road, Chiswick. W4. Start 12.30pm. If you are interested or know anyone that is please register at secretary@hammersmithpool.co.uk. There are some of the players in the 'B' that may have to re-trial; they will be informed shortly. Please let me know of your interest as soon as possible.
Frank Callaghan
Seven Stars venue (Posted 21/01/09)
With immediate effect Seven Stars will be playing home games at Lilly Langtree Pub, Lillie Road. This will last until notified otherwise.
County Trial Venue Change (Posted 15/01/09)
Dear All County Trialists,
This is a note to confirm that the venue for the Berkshire County trial is now moved to one of our fellow venues, "Racks", 63 High Street, Maidenhead SL6 1JT. There is car park nearby, please let me know if you have any problem finding it secretary@berkshirecountypool.co.uk . The venue is in the town centre above MacDonalds.
West London Deaf temporary move (Posted 05/01/09)
As from Jan 14th 2009 West London Deaf will be playing home games at The Favourite Pub, St. Anne's Road W10. This is expected to last until Easter while St. Savour's Hall is being refurbished.
Fixtures & Forms (Posted 12/12/08)
January and February Fixtures are now available on the website. Supplimentary Player registration form is also now available, to sign up new players. Deadline is Monday 2nd February 2009.
Berkshire County Trials 2009 (Posted 07/12/08)
The Berkshire County Trials take place on Jan 25th 2009. Entry £5 per contender. To register your entry please email the Berkshire General Secretary. The format will be World 8-Ball Pool Rules, swiss system.
Week 10 Commentary (Posted 06/12/08)
Although there were no changes in position in World Div there were some notable results especially Leamington B who achieved their first win of the season at St. Augustine's B & Hammersmith Club who held Rileys West 12 to a draw. Other winners were Tournament, St. Augustine's C & Sands.
No real surprises in the results of Old EPA Div except Springbok winning for the first time this season, other winners were White Horse, Seven Stars, Norman Arms, Orchard Tavern, Parish A, & St. Augustine's Caballeros, the match between Earl of Derby & Live & Let Live ended in a draw.
Week 9 Commentary (Posted 28/11/08)
No real surprises in World Div with the higher team winning on each occasion: St. Augustine's B, C & Sands & Rileys West 12 providing the winning teams.
In Old EPA the one surprise was Orchard Tavern beat Windmill Warriors apart from that there were the expected wins for Connolly's, Laurie Arms, Live & Let Live, Norman Arms, Seven Stars, Parish A & White Horse.
Week 8 Commentary (Posted 19/11/08)
It is all change at the top of World Div. thanks to St. Augustine's C going to Rileys West 12 & winning, also winning were Parish B, Leamington A, St. Augustine's B & St. Augustine's Sands. Sands are now top closely followed by Parish B, St. Augustine's C & Rileys West 12.
It is also all change at the top of Old EPA Div. thanks to White Horse who travelled to Windmill & won. The other winners in this Div. were Connolly's, Duke of Cornwall, Laurie Arms, Kent House, Parish A, Norman Arms & Orchard Tavern. Norman Arms now lead the division closely followed by Laurie Arms, Windmill Warriors, White Horse & Parish A.
Week 7 Commentary (Posted 17/11/08)
Week 7
Congratulations to Parish B who managed to beat Rileys West 12, the first points they have dropped this season. Elsewhere in World Div there were wins for St. Augustine's C & Sands, Hammersmith Club & Leamington A.
In Old EPA Div the 4 unbeaten teams kept up their record, there were wins for Earl of Derby, Windmill Warriors, Live & Let Live, Norman Arms, Seven Stars, St. Augustine's Caballeros & White Horse, while Laurie Arms & Duke of Cornwall drew.
Week 7a
Frank Reynolds Memorial Trophy Round 2 winners were Eleusis Social Club, Hammersmith Club, Leamington A & St. Augustine's C (they were all at home).
In rearranged games both Connolly's & White Horse won away from home & Parish A & Duke of Cornwall drew.
3-Man Golden Cue 2009 entries open (Posted 13/11/08)
Entries are now being taken for the 2009 Golden Cue. This is the country's largest amateur pool tournament for 3-man teams. Preliminary rounds are held at locations across the country. The Last 32 go through to the Grand Finals in Great Yarmouth. For more details, please go to the EPA website.
Week 6 Commentary (Posted 30/10/08)
In World Div Rileys West 12 maintained their 100% record, there were also home wins for Leamington A & St, Augustine's C, while the games between Hammersmith Club & O'Donoghue's A & Tournament & St. Augustine's B were both draws.
In Old EPA Div there were 3 'away' winners Earl of Derby, Norman Arms & Kent House, the home wins were recorded by Connolly's, Laurie Arms, Parish A & White Horse, with Windmill Warriors & Seven Stars drawing.
Week 5 Commentary (Posted 24/10/08)
Winners in World Div were Hammersmith Club, St. Augustine's C, Rileys West 12, Parish B & St. Augustine's Sands. That leaves Rileys West 12 at the top of the league with the only 100% record in both Divisions.
Winners in Old EPA were O'Donoghue's B, Live & Let Live, Parish A, Seven Stars & St. Augustine's Caballeros, the matches between Earl of Derby & Springbok, Laurie Arms & Connolly's & Norman Arms & Windmill were all drawn.
Cup & Plate Round 1 Commentary (Posted 15/10/08)
In the Frank Reynolds Memorial Cup (played to World Rules) the winners were Eleusis Social Club, Rileys West 12 & Parish B. They join the 5 teams who had a bye into round 2.
In the Denis Hyatt Memorial Plate (played to Old EPA Rules) the winners were Duke of Cornwall, Seven Stars, Connolly's, Laurie Arms, Springbok, St. Augustine's Caballeros, White Horse & Windmill Warriors.
Inter-League 'A' team at Great Yarmouth (Posted 10/10/08)
An esteemed well done is extended to the Inter-League 'A' team who progressed through, by winning their group, to the last 32 stage of the EPA Inter-League KO Finals at Great Yarmouth last weekend. For further details and stats please follow the link to EPA website. Not bad for their second attempt and we can hopefully look forward to more things in the future. Many thanks to their supporters who travelled as well. Keep it up guys.
Week 4 Commentary (Posted 09/10/08)
In World Div there were wins for St. Augustine's B, Parish B, Rileys West 12, St. Augustine's C & St. Augustine's Sands. The result of these matches mean there are only 2 teams unbeaten this season Rileys West 12 & Parish B.
In Old EPA Div there were wins for Connolly's, Laurie Arms, O'Donoghue's B, Seven Stars, Norman Arms & Windmill Warriors, Orchard Tavern & White Horse drew their match. That leaves just Windmill Warriors & Norman Arms with 100% records.
Week 3 Commentary (Posted 03/10/08)
After just 3 games there is only Rileys West 12 with 100% record in World Div. O'Donoghue's A & Parish B remain undefeated.
In Old EPA Div the only teams with 100% records are Windmill Warriors & Norman Arms, the undefeated teams are Duke Of Cornwall, Parish B & White Horse.
Week 2 Commentary (Posted 28/09/08)
After just 2 games there are only 4 teams with 100% in World Div. - Rileys West 12 & O'Donoghue's A who have both played 2 games, Parish A & Leamington A who have both played just 1 game.
In Old EPA Div out of 17 teams only 5 have 100% records - Windmill Warriors, Laurie Arms & Duke of Cornwall who have each played 2 games, White Horse & Norman Arms who have both played just 1 game.
2008 National Junior Championships (Posted 23/09/08)
The English National Junior Championships will be held in Chatham, Kent on 1st and 2nd November 2008. Please see the under 18 entry form and the under 16 entry form for more details. Closing Date 11th October 2008.
New online results option (Posted 22/09/08)
Results can now be reported online via the website as an extra communication tool. Those who use this service do not have to phone in the result as well. The main emphasis is that the results must reach Frank Hawton, Fixtures Secretary, by 1pm Tuesday either via phone or online, to avoid points deduction. To register for this service, please send an email from the Captains email address to the Webmaster requesting a password for "online result reporting". To post a result online visit the "Fixtures and Results" section and fill in the form, using the supplied password. (For example: Frank Callaghan, email address, password issued, posting results for St. Augustine's 'B'). There is margin for error so please do not abuse this system. Any problems please contact the Webmaster or myself.
Frank Callaghan.
Presentation Night - Friday 26th September 2008 (Posted 18/09/08)
Last season's Presentation Night will be held on Friday 26th September 2008 at St. Augustine's Social Club, 55, Fulham Palace Road, Hammersmith. W6 8AU. The evening will commence around 7.30pm with music and the presentation will take place later in the evening. The bar will be open to late. Tickets are available priced at £4.00 in advance from John Barry, Treasurer, or £5.00 on the door. All are welcome to attend.
WEPF (World Rules) Referee's Exam - Saturday 18th October 2008 (Posted 18/09/08)
The Referee's exam for World Rules will take place on Saturday 18th October 2008 at Lady Haig, Slough. Start time is between 10.00am and no later than 10.30am and will last for 4-6 hrs approx, incorporating both theory and practical aspects of the rules. Please let me know if you are able to attend as I have to submit names and fees before Monday 28th September. This is beneficial to all members to enhance their interpretation and understanding of the rules so please do your best to attend. Names can be submitted either by Private Message on the forum or via email secretary@hammersmithpool.co.uk
Week 1 Results (Posted 17/09/08)
There were 3 postponed games St. Augustine's B v St. Augustine's C, Leamington A v Hammersmith Club & Springbok B v Connolly's.
Apart from Kent House & Parish A who drew their match all the other games resulted in a win for the home side! The big winners in World Div were Rileys West 12 & in Old EPA Div Laurie Arms & Windmill Warriors.
Region 7 Open (Posted 14/09/08)
The Region 7 Open 2008 is now taking entrants. The event will be at Chichester Snooker Club on 13th Dec. Entrants must register before the day and its first come, first served. For full details go into the Region 7 website.
Player Registration form available (Posted 08/09/08)
The Player Registration Form is now available. It is due back, on or before the 3rd October 2008.
National Amateur Individual Pool Championship (Posted 29/08/08)
The National Amateur Individual Pool Championship forms for 2008 are now available. This is run by the EPA, held in Great Yarmouth, £ 5,200 prize fund for the Men, £ 2,500 prize fund for the Ladies.
Mens is held on Thursday 2nd to Friday 3rd October 2008. Forms are due in by SUNDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 2008.
Ladies is held on Thursday & Friday 6 - 7th November 2008. Forms are due in by FRIDAY 10th OCTOBER 2008.
Berkshire Open Singles Champion (Posted 04/08/08)
Congratulations to Maurice Sheehan (St. Augustine's 'B') who added the 'Royal Berkshire County Open Singles Competition' title to his haul over the past few seasons, with a close 4-3 victory over Vikas Sabharwal. This feat was also achieved by David Clarke (Chiswick Globetrotters) last year; a belated congratulations to David as well. Details of both winners' route to success can be found on the Berkshire Website.
Rules. What if??? (Posted 29/06/08)
There is a new section added to the website called "Rules. What if??" This section is for questions and different scenarios that may arise during matches where members are unsure of the rules, how they continued and what should have been the outcome. This will be a past situations section but it is purely for information should such a scenario arise in the future. Members can post their question/scenario on the "Rules. What if??" forum on the main forum, await the correct procedure and then both the question/scenario and correct outcome will be posted in the "Rules. What if??" section on the home page of the main website. Please be patient as not every question/scenario can be answered straight away. An example is for viewing in the "Rules. What if??" forum.
Referees Exam - World Eight Ball Rules (Posted 29/06/08)
We are proposing to hold another Referee's exam within the next couple of months on the World Eight Ball Rules. I think this would be beneficial to our members as there is some uncertainty about certain rules. Please let me know either at secretary@hammersmithpool.co.uk or send me a private message on the forum. For those that are interested, please let me know your availability with the summer months almost upon us. The sooner the better please folks.
Frank Callaghan.