The 14th annual handicap doubles tournament fondly know as ‘Double Trouble’ is being held at Mingara Recreational Club on the 21st and 22nd of November. Click here for the entry form.
The ever consistant Rob Elsley has taken out the $3000 Newcastle Open beating Central Coast and Sydney challengers. Rob won the best of 7 final 4-2 against Ekachai Hormhuan from the Central Coast. Terry Jennar, also from the Central Coast, took out the high break prize with a 70. Other notable performances were from Luke Green who made the quarter-finals whilst managing tournament director duties, Brad Main who made Rob did deep in his quarter-final match and Steve Miller who also made the quarters. A special thanks to Wangi Worker’s Club and Belmont 16′ Sailing Club for the use of their venues and for the many locals who entered the tournament and turned up to watch the fantastic matches. Well done to everyone involved.
The 2015-16 Rex Smith Shield starts this week (29/10). Draw on website here and can be downloaded here. Starting handicaps are either under the Rex Smith teams or can be downloaded here.
Good luck to everyone participating. If you are over 50 and want to get involved in a Thursday afternoon game of friendly competition snooker then don’t hesitate to contact a Committee Member here.
Neil Audet, NDBSA President has forwarded his resignation to the Committee and this was accepted at the Committee Meeting 1st Oct. The Committee would like to thank Neil for his tireless work over the last 18 months. Neil took over the reins after John Hicks retired in 2014 and helped the Association transition to a more inexperienced team. On behalf of the entire membership we would like to thank Neil for his leadership. The President position currently remains vacant.