Trophy day at Waterlooville Sports Bar

IT WAS trophy day for the sharp shooters from the Wednesday Junior Snooker League at Waterlooville Sports Bar.

Joint club owner Steve Wilson presented ten pieces of silverware and five sponsored coaching awards to the excited young potters in front of proud family members and friends.

League organiser and World Snooker coach Tim Dunkley said: “Steve, Suzy (Wilson) and I are delighted with the progress the league has made since its launch last December.

“We now have seven players based at this club competing on the Cuestars South of England Under-21 regional circuit.

“Those who have the determination and willingness to work hard can achieve things that they may believe are impossible at the moment.”

League members have risen to the challenge of a top-ten place in the Cuestars club rankings. Waterlooville Sports Bar is currently sixth.

On the tables, Dean Russell missed the chance to extend his lead at the top of Division 1 by losing a black-ball game to defending champion Samuel Laxton.

Russell has a one-point advantage over Laxton with three weeks of the new season played.

And Lewis Wilson climbed to the top of the brand-new Monday Junior League after winning the round-robin group and recording his highest break.

The 11-year-old cleared the colours for a 27 against his twin, Harry, who eight days previously chalked up a personal best 30.

Dunkley runs sessions for under-19s from 4.30-6.30pm every Monday and Wednesday.

Picture by Tim Dunkley

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Tim Dunkley (World Snooker coach)