All New & Existing teams are invited to enter the forthcoming Summer League Season 2025
The Format will be determined by How many teams enter
Groups will be mixed with ALL 1st, 2nd, 3rd and new teams drawn into groups
1st Division teams from the Winter League 2024/25 season will be seeded.
REGISTRATION DATE for signing in is - SUNDAY 27th APRIL 2025
Venue - KENNYS SPORTSBAR
Time - 6:00pm till 7:45pm
Entry Fee - £30.00 per team
Teams can pay BEFORE the signing in date
Those Teams to send the Fees to any of the League Officers
Ms L Simpson, Mr D Whitfield & Mr K Brown
topANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2025
Date – Monday 13th OCTOBER 2025 - 7:45pm start
Venue – Kennys Sportsbar, Stafford
New & Present teams are invited to join the
‘Market Promotions’ Stafford Sunday Pool League
The Winter league Fees are £50 per team
Teams to pay for entry for the forthcoming Winter Season 2025/26
AGENDA for the Meeting
Team Captains/Representatives are reminded that one vote per team
is eligible on the night and will be issued with a voting card
WINTER LEAGUE PAYMENTS TAKEN PRIOR TO START OF MEETING
1. Chairman to read the 2024 AGM minutes
2. Chairman's Report
3. League Secretaries Report
4. League Treasurer's Report
5. Election of Officers and Committee Members**
6. Proposed changes**
7. Constitution Amendments
8. Any Other Business (AOB)
**Please note that that Election of Officers and any Proposed Changes
MUST be put in writing* and sent to the
League Secretary by NO later than the Sunday 5th October 2025
*This can be sent via E-mail, Letter & social media platforms (private message only)
Changes CANNOT be proposed on the night of the meeting
topBelow is the list of dates for the 2024 Singles and Doubles knockouts
This year, due to a tight schedule regarding availability. The Normal Doubles has been removed. Therefore the Scotch Doubles will take precedent.
Eligibility to enter these competitions requires players to have played in FIVE matches during the Winter season 2023/24
The knockouts this year will be spread out and played during the Summer league 2024
Entry Fees will NOW BE £2.50 per singles and £5.00 per doubles (reduced from last year)
Seniors knockout will be £2 per single
There will be prize money awarded
Payment to be paid by SUNDAY 12th MAY 2024
Will be issuing entry forms to all teams over the next 2/3 weeks. Please fill in the forms and payment accordingly.
These dates WILL NOT CHANGE
ALL matches MUST be played ON or BEFORE the set date. NOT AFTER.
NO REFUNDS as soon as payment has been made.
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NICKY HODGKINSON 3-2 Andy Rawlinson
SPENCER TROW 3-2 Adrian Mabberley
DAVE ASHTON 3-2 Paddy Baidwan
KEV BROWN 3-2 Andy Wadham
N HODGKINSON 3-0 S Trow
D ASHTON 3-1 K Brown
NICKY HODGKINSON 4-2 Dave Ashton
Report - Nicky Hodgkinson became the Seniors Champion after successfully beating Dave Ashton 4-2 in the Final. Hodgkinson’s form on the night was very strong and raced into a 3-0 lead with some fine pool play. However a fine 8 ball clearance by Ashton in frame 4 started a mini revival and sneaking frame 5 to make it 3-2 made it a nervous and tight final. In the end Nicky seized upon a mistake by Ashton and nicks frame 6 to secure the seniors title.
In the Semi Finals Hodgkinson ran out 3-0 winner over Spencer Trow which included an 8 ball. Ashton defeated Kev Brown 3-0 with a dominant performance to reach his first seniors final.
topIrene Wood & Adele Cooper
Tasha Farmer & Kim Brill
T Farmer 1-3 A COOPER
I WOOD 3-1 K Brill
IRENE WOOD 4-1 Adele Cooper
Report - Irene Wood defended the ladies crown with her 6th title after a close battle with Adele Coooer. It was Adele’s debut final appearance and she made Irene work hard for the title. However a 4-1 win over Adele was enough in the end. It was the experience of an established county player and now an England International that rewarded Irene Wood the coveted Pippa Steele Trophy.
Irene was made to work hard in the semi final with a 3-1 win over newcomer Kim Brill.
That was also the case for Adele, who had to overcome previous years runner up Tash Farmer 3-1 to make the Final for the first time.
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R WHARNE & M WHARNE (Institute TTFD / Institute 8’s) 3-1 M Billingsley & B Wright (Institute 8’s / Kennys Underdogs)
A PEARCEY & B RUTTLEDGE (Joiners Arms) 3-2 P Baidwan & J Woolley (Metro Bar)
D BARKER & M BARKER (The Kennys Cue) 3-2 N Hodgkinson & D Whitfield (The Kennys Cue)
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D WHITFIELD & A RAWLINSON (The Kennys Cue / Kennys Bear) 3-2 M Wharne & A Sim (Institute 8’s / Kennys Bear)
D BARKER & M BARKER (The Kennys Cue) 3-1 A Pearcey & S Pye (Joiners Arms)
R BROWN & A FARROW (Princess Royal A / Metro Bar A) 3-2 D Nunn & I Nunn (Holmcroft)
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International Rules were voted in at the 2023 AGM and have been adopted across the Sunday Pool League from the 2023/24 Winter League season onwards.
International Rules were adopted by the English Pool Association on 1st January 2023 as the playing rules for use in all nationally organised events.
The Rules page on the EPA website contains many documents to help explain the new ruleset, including a quick start guide, useful pictures, a booklet and A3 poster etc.
Players who have any queries regarding these rule changes should contact the League Secretary for clarification.
topSUMMER LEAGUE KNOCKOUT FINAL
Played Sunday 10th September 2023
Venue - Kennys Sportsbar
Kennys Bear 1 - 4 THE KENNYS CUE
The Kennys Cue are the Summer League Champions. Their last Final success was back in 2016 and were runners up in the last two finals.
Kennys Bear unfortunately had to award a frame but still had chances in a close fought final.
Gav Davies (Bear) got off to a good start but it was Nicky Hodgkinson (Cue) who had the early opportunities to take the frame. A missed long red proved costly as Davies cleared well with composure to make it 1-0 to the Bear.
Mike Barker (Cue) was awarded the 2nd frame to make the scores 1-1.
Dave Barker (Cue) was pitted against Andy Rawlinson (Bear) and after a dry break, Dave Barker seized the opportunity and Rawlinson never had a chance and after missed attempt at playing a snooker, it was Barker who took his chance and put the Cue men 2-1 up.
Martin Priestley (Cue) was next up and faced the challenge of Jim Simpson (Bear). The frame was a tight tussle knowing the importance on where the match was going. Simpson tried to get a hold but a missed chance let Priestley in and after a nervous exchange, it was Priestley who claimed the win to make it 3-1 to the Cue men.
Dave Whitfield (capt) was then drawn against Rawlinson in the 5th frame. Rawlinson dry breaked and after a slow start Whitfield played a couple good snookers. However an in-off let Rawlinson back in but he unfortunately snookered himself on his last red. Whitfield got the two shots and duly seized the chance to clear up and claim the winning frame to make it 4-1 to the Cue men.
Thank you to Kennys Sportsbar for hosting the final and thank you to Kev Brown on referring.
SUMMER PLATE FINAL
Played Sunday 10th September 2023
Venue - Waggon & Horses
Holmcroft 2-4 OXLEATHERS A
Oxleathers A became the Summer Plate Champions after a narrow 4-2 win over the Holmcroft.
Holmcroft got off to good start with Ian Nunn defeating Steve Lowndes in the first frame. However Oxleathers got into the match with wins for Adrian Mabberley (v Lee Sturgess), Kev Lewis (v Dan Nunn) and Stuart Roper (v Carl Wilson) to put the Oxleathers 3-1 up at the break.
Ian Nunn pulled one back with a win over Roper to trail by one frame. However Kev Lewis had different ideas as he got he frame needed to secure the Plate with a win over Dan Nunn.
Thank you to Waggon & Horses for hosting the final and thanks to Gaz Bryant and Neil Addison on refereeing the Final.
SUMMER SUB-PLATE FINAL
Played Sunday 10th September 2023
Venue - Oxleathers
Luckpenny 0-4 WAGGON & HORSES A
Waggon & Horses A won the Sub-Plate Knockout with a 4-0 win over luckless Luckpenny
Wins for Kev Davies, Andy Laing, Shane Millen and Steve Hunt secured the win.
Representing the Luckpenny were Clive Pritchard, Linda Simpson, Neil McKay, Daz Meeley and Chris Gray.
Thank you to the Oxleathers on hosting the Final and thank you to Mark Mitchell on refereeing the final.
topANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 2023
Date : SUNDAY 13th AUGUST 2023
Venue : KENNYS SPORTSBAR
Time : 7:45pm Prompt Start
Winter League Sign-in Registration : 6:45pm - 7:30pm (Paid Teams will be issued with a voting card)
New and existing Teams are invited to enter the Forthcoming Winter Season 2023/24 Season
Winter league Fees will be £50 per team
AGENDA for the evening
1. Chairman to read the 2022 AGM minutes
2. Chairmans Report
3. League Secretaries Report
4. League Treasurers Report
5. Election of Officers** and Committees Members
6. Proposed Changes **
7. Constitution Amendments
8. Any Other Business (AOB)
** Election of Officers and Proposed Changes to be sent either via E-mail, Letter or WhatsApp message (Private message only) by NO later than Sunday 29th July 2023
Proposed Changes CANNOT be brought forward on the night of the AGM
topSingles & Doubles 2024 dates
2nd JUNE - Scotch Doubles 1st & 2nd Round
23rd JUNE - Singles 1st & 2nd Round
21st JULY - Scotch Doubles 2nd & 3rd Round
4th AUGUST - Singles 3rd & 4th Round / Plate 1st & 2nd Round
13th OCTOBER - Scotch Doubles Finals Night
20th OCTOBER - Singles Finals Night
27th OCTOBER - Seniors Finals Night**
3rd NOVEMBER - Ladies Finals night **
** - the Ladies and Seniors earlier rounds will be played before the Finals night. Draws will be made well in advance and those players will arrange their games beforehand.
These Ladies and senior Finals dates may change.
All the other competitions will stay as the are.
ALL MATCHES TO BE PLAYED ON or BEFORE THE SET DATE - NOT AFTER
Eligibility for entry
Players must have played in FIVE matches during the Winter Season 2023/24
There will be prize money this year for the doubles and singles competitions.
Entry Fees for the doubles will be £2.50 (£5 per pair)
Entry Fees for the Singles will be £2.50 per player.
Entry Fees for the Seniors will be £2 per player.
All monies to be paid in by Sunday 12th MAY 2024. Kennys sportsbar between 6pm and 7:30pm
topWinter League 2022/23 Review
Division ONE
Congratulations to Institute TTFD on becoming League Champions for a 4th year in a row.
However, in what proved to be a close run contest, it was down to the last game of the season. A 4-4 draw at home to Waggon & Horses was enough to secure the league title by 2 points over The Kennys Cue who pushed them all the way. The Kenny’s Cue won their last match 5-3 which proved to leave them short.
Victorious for the Institute throughout the campaign was Rob Wharne (capt), Jake Cooper, Gaz Baker & Ian Lewis.
Representing the Cue men was Dave Whitfield (capt), Martin Preistley, Nicky Hodgkinson, Mike & Dave Barker.
At the other end of the table Oxleathers A fete was already confirmed, however it proved to be last day drama for both Kennys Tap and Kennys Rebels who both had to win well. It was the Rebels 7-1 win that was enough to secure division One status.
Rob Wharne (Institute TTFD) had the most wins with 33 out of 36 matches.
Mark Billingsley (Institute 8’s) & Gav Davies (Kennys Bear) had the most 8 balls with 5 each.
Division TWO
Congratulations to Kennys Underdogs on winning Division Two and gaining promotion to the 1st Division. The title was secured a couple of weeks prior and won comfortably by 29 points. The underdogs were represented by Jamie Wright (capt), Sean Casey, Aaron & Bailey Wright.
The other promotion place proved to be a lot closer with the Holmcroft securing the runners up spot by one point over the Joiners Arms. Holmcroft’s 4-4 draw with the Underdogs proved enough as the Joiners could only manage a 5-3 win in their last game.
The Holmcroft were represented throughout the season by Ian Nunn (capt), Dan Nunn, Lee Sturgess, Paul Lazenby & Steve Brookes.
The relegation battle was similar to the 1st div. Staffs Bull fete was already confirmed, however Waggon & Horse B were denied 2nd div status by the slender margin of least draws as they were tied on points with Kennys Killers. Only 2 points separated 4 teams for the final relegation spot.
Simon Pye (Joiners Arms) had the most wins with 28 out of 34 matches.
Bailey Wright (Underdogs) & Brendon Ruttledge (Joiners) had the most 8 balls with 2 each.
Division THREE
Staffs Bully Bull secured the Division three title a couple of weeks ago after dominating the season throughout. They won by a healthy 14 points over their nearest challengers, the Kennys 8’s. Kennys 8’s 4-4 draw with Princess Royal B in their final game was enough to secure promotion. 3rd place Kennys Shadows pushed them but fell away towards the end.
Representing the Bully Bull were Daz Meeley (capt), Chris Gray, Neil McKay, Lynda Simpson and Clive Pritchard.
Representing the Kennys 8’s were Jonathon Lowe (capt), Tom Vernon, Clair Maslin & Andy Jones.
Jonathon Lowe (Kennys 8’s) had the most wins with 27 from 32 matches.
D Batkin (Bear), D Meeley (Bull), K Plimmer (Joiners A) & T Anderson (Allsorts) all had 1 x 8 ball.
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