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2023-24 John Lund Shield

2023-24 John Lund Shield 5 Man Handicap Snooker Winners

Congratulations to the Nelson Bay 5 Man Handicap Snooker Team who on Wednesday night became the 2023-24 Summer John Lund Shield major premiers after a hard fought battle with minor premiers ECBC Sports no.1 winning 3-0. Tim Mannion and Alex Chan recovered from tentative starts to win the first frame and go on to score 2-0 wins. Steve Blanch beat John Charlton 2-0 after a marathon second frame. Commiserations to minor premiers , ECBC No.1 who had a great season , losing only one match during the rounds to Nelson Bay.

Ben Cooper (Newcastle City (2) had the highest break during the season of 55 (negative handicap player) and Neil Myers (Toronto Workers (2) scored 43 (positive handicap player.)

Thanks to Newcastle City for hosting the Grand Final and Glen Wallace for refereeing.

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2023-24 Lightning Billiards Winners

Congratulations to the Belmont 16ft Sailing Club Billiards Team who defeated minor premiers , Kahibah Sports Club King Cobras in the Grand Final of the 2023-24 Lightning Billiards Competition. Steve Brown was the star of the night with 3 wins from 3 matches. Kahibah Sports King Cobras’ Charlie Elliott took out the seasons high break for negative handicap players with a break of 60. Toronto Workers’ Greg King took out the seasons high break for positive handicap players with a break 38.

2023 Tony Tamplin 5 Man Handicap Snooker Winners

L>R Mark Toward , Ben Cooper ( vc ) , Ramsey Vong , Greg Franks ( c ), Charlie Pickard , Peter Snape , Steve Drysdale (absent : Chris Baker , Warren Tse , Dee Lakhani , Ian Potts )

Congratulations to the Newcastle City (2) five Man Handicap Snooker Team who on Wednesday night became the 2023 Tony Tamplin Shield major premiers after a hard fought battle with minor premiers Toronto Workers (2) winning 3-0.

Ramsey Vong and Greg Franks both recovered after losing the first frame to win 2-1 over Paul Matherson and Ian Callaghan. Mark Toward had a strong 2-0 win over Neil Meyers.

Commiserations to minor premiers , Toronto ( 2 ) who had a great season.

L>R, Des Taylor , Neil Myers, Nathan Myers , Deiter Major, Paul Matheson , Ian Callaghan (c)

(absent : Nev Entwistle , Garry Roberts , Brian Sorrenson, Ken Plows, Greg Crnkovic)

Greg Sumner (Belmont)had the highest break during the season of 56 (negative handicap player) and Neil Audet (Belmont) scored 48 (positive handicap player.)

L>R, Peter Agland (presenter) , Paul Lowe , Peter Snape , Charlie Pickard , Gary Thompson (c), Mark Toward (absent : Chris Baker , Steve Drysdale , Ian Potts )

Congratulations to the Newcastle City Over 50s Handicap Snooker Team who defeated Toronto Workers (1) by 2-1 to win the 2023 Nev Agland Shield. Wins to Mark Toward and Paul Lowe. Gary Thompson lost to Paul Matheson on pink in the 3^rd frame.

Commiserations to minor Premiers Toronto 1 who had a great season. Thanks to ECBC Sports for hosting the final.

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2023 Elwyn Jones Billiards Shield Winners

Congratulations to the Kahibah Sports King Cobras who won the 2023 Elwyn Jones Billiards Shield. Kahibah after combining the club’s two previous billiards teams had a strong year comfortably taking out the Minor Premiership. Belmont 16′ Sailing Club, having no home tables for the season due to renovations, weren’t about to give up without a fight in the final. In the first match Grant Schubert rode some luck to overcome start and the skills of the veteran Brian Bourke who had to not only battle Grant but a shocking run of the balls that can influence the game at times. In the second game Daniel Bourke defeated Neil Pratt who missed part of the season due to eye surgery. Neil came out strong and at one point had a lead of 90 points before Daniel found form to pip him at the post by 5 points. In the deciding game, fittingly, Dave Mackie and Stephen Brown, both who has have had an outstanding seasons, would decide the season winner. Dave came out of the blocks fast but Steve, with some outstanding billiards regained the advantage and blew out to a 60 point lead rattling Dave. However Dave with his decades of cue sport experience regrouped and brought home the match, the night and the season. Well done to Kahibah and Belmont on the outstanding season. The high break for the year went to Grant Schubert with a break of 75.

L-R Neil Pratt, Grant Schubert, Dave Mackie, Eric Bauer. Absent Charlie Elliott (c), Richard Evans, Michael North

Brad Main – Funeral Notice

Dear friends and family of Brad Main,

We mourn the untimely passing of a truly gifted snooker player and beloved character, Brad Main. It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to Brad, who left this world too early.

Brad’s presence was felt by many in Newcastle snooker. He possessed a natural talent for the game that was unmatched by most, and his dedication to his craft was evident in every match he played. Whether he was on the table or off, Brad’s infectious personality and kind heart drew people towards him. He was equally friendly to opponents as to his Belmont team mates.

Brad’s legacy in snooker is significant. He was a naturally gifted snooker player who played the game with flair and confidence.

While Brad’s time with us may have been too short, his impact on those who knew him will be felt for years to come. He touched the lives of so many people with his kindness, his infectious smile, and his unwavering love for snooker. His loss is a great one, and he will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing him.

To Brad’s family and loved ones, we offer our deepest sympathies and condolences. We hope that the memories of his talent, his spirit, and his love will provide some comfort in the difficult days ahead. Brad may be gone, but his legacy lives on, and we will always remember him as a gifted snooker player and a truly wonderful human being.

Rest in peace, Brad Main. You will be missed.

Below is some information regarding his funeral arrangements.

In loving memory of Brad Main (Born 17th December 1976), who sadly passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Wednesday 26th April 2023, at the age of 46.

On behalf of his Father, lan Main, Family and Friends, The Funeral will take place at Pettigrew Family Funerals, 12 Harris St, Wallsend, NSW 2287 at 12:30pm, Thursday 11th May 2023, with a reception afterwards at The Lemon Grove Hotel, 112 Nelson St, Wallsend, NSW 2287.

If you would like to make a donation in memory of Brad, the staff at The Lemon Grove Hotel are taking donations to help the family with the costs of this extremely sad event.

There will be a viewing at 3pm Wednesday 10th May 2023 at Pettigrew Family Funerals, 7 Murray Dwyer Cct, Mayfield West, NSW 2304 for a short time.

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