11th March 2006
Dan Hine scored freely making several small breaks on his way to a second successive West of England Billiards & Snooker Foundation Bronze Waistcoat win without dropping a frame. Round three of this under 15's snooker tournament was once again hosted by GWRSA Social Club, Exeter. Hine gave Adam Gallen, current ranking table leader, little chance in the final compiling a 41 break to win the first frame and a 20 in the second to win 2-0.

On his way to the final Hine beat Michael Rogers (Taunton) 2-0 Rogers at just 11 years will be one to watch in the future. In the other semi final Gallen was pushed all the way before beating Matt Baker 2-1. Baker potted well showing great improvement over previous outings.

In the group stages Hine excelled, posting a 31 break and three others in the 20's to finish in top spot. Matt Baker played well in all his games to qualify second. Matt Sercombe, a technically sound player struggled to find form, just failing to qualify.

Group 2 was a much closer affair with Gallen heading it up by virtue a narrow victory over Will Blackmore in the final group match. Rogers did well to qualify from this evenly contested group. Winner, Runner-up and losing semi finalists won prizes and trophies.

At the halfway stage Gallen, Sercombe, Baker & Blackmore were awarded certificates having recently completed a full course of Match Play Snooker lessons under the watchful eye of WEBSF Head of Coaching Steve Canniford.

Tournament Director Mel Berry said "It's good to see the youngsters enjoy their snooker. We are seeing the standard improve with each tournament, this is testimony to the coaching, practice and match play they are receiving on a regular basis"

Report by Steve Canniford