22^nd November 2008
Reigning regional Bronze Waistcoat champion Adam Gallen won the first Exeter Bronze Waistcoat event of the season with a 2-0 victory over much improved Jay Bullen in the final. The tournament was run using the 6+6 reds format which provided some interesting results in the group matches. In the semi final Gallen had a tough match against Will Blackmore, after losing the first frame Blackmore cleared with a fine 37 break to level the match. Gallen responded well to win the next frame a match 2-1. In the other semi fimal Bullen made light work in beating tough opponent Michael Rogers from Taunton 2-0.

In the group stages Gallen suffered a first match blip in losing to Adam Chadwick. However, he recovered well to top the group with 8 out of 10 out scoring his peers with a string of modest breaks (36,24,22,22,22,20). Rogers came second just one ponit behind. Blackmore third and Bullen qualified in forth place. The best break of the day was a fine 37 clearance by Blackmore. The event was sponsored by Baulkline Snooker SW and hosted by GWRSA Social Club, Exeter.

Report by Steve Canniford