Horsham Men's Doubles Semi-Finals

[StuC]

Please find the draw and dates for the Horsham Doubles Semi-Finals

Iain Tarrant & Rob Jones 2 v Paul Jobbins & Ian Giffen 1 @ Limeburners - Sunday 14th May
Rob Hall & Derek Taylor 1 v Dave Howlett & Keith Newman 2 @ Limeburners - Wednesday 17th May (8pm)

• All matches shall be played on neutral tables and shall be the best of three games.
• The first break for games one and two shall be decided by the toss of a coin, with the winner having the choice of break in the first or second.
• Even breaks shall be played in the third game, the first break being decided by the toss of a coin. If the player going first has played out more than half the time, and his opponent’s opening break is still in progress when the bar drops further coins may be inserted. However the time allotted will not exceed that of the first player.
• In doubles matches the player who takes the first shot for their pair in the first game shall not take the first shot for their pair in the second game, meaning the order of play shall be A-B-C-D in game one and D-C-B-A in game two. In the event of a third game the players who did not take the break for their pair in the first two games shall take the breaks.
• Players may not practise on the table on the day of the match.
• If a player is unable to play on the date shown can they please contact their opponent at the earlier opportunity and rearrange. Can they also let the Competition Secretary know the details.
• If any player/pair fails to turn up within 30 minutes of the start time of their match having not informed either their opponent or the Competition Secretary beforehand they will be eliminated from the competition unless exceptional circumstances prevailed.
• If possible can you please arrive early/stay late to score the other match played at the venue that night

[bobhall]

May 12, 2017 19:12:43 GMT StuC said:

Please find the draw and dates for the Horsham Doubles Semi-Finals

Iain Tarrant & Rob Jones v Paul Jobbins & Ian Giffen @ Limeburners - Sunday 14th May
Rob Hall & Derek Taylor v Dave Howlett & Keith Newman @ Limeburners - Monday 15th May (8pm)

• All matches shall be played on neutral tables and shall be the best of three games.
• The first break for games one and two shall be decided by the toss of a coin, with the winner having the choice of break in the first or second.
• Even breaks shall be played in the third game, the first break being decided by the toss of a coin. If the player going first has played out more than half the time, and his opponent’s opening break is still in progress when the bar drops further coins may be inserted. However the time allotted will not exceed that of the first player.
• In doubles matches the player who takes the first shot for their pair in the first game shall not take the first shot for their pair in the second game, meaning the order of play shall be A-B-C-D in game one and D-C-B-A in game two. In the event of a third game the players who did not take the break for their pair in the first two games shall take the breaks.
• Players may not practise on the table on the day of the match.
• If a player is unable to play on the date shown can they please contact their opponent at the earlier opportunity and rearrange. Can they also let the Competition Secretary know the details.
• If any player/pair fails to turn up within 30 minutes of the start time of their match having not informed either their opponent or the Competition Secretary beforehand they will be eliminated from the competition unless exceptional circumstances prevailed.
• If possible can you please arrive early/stay late to score the other match played at the venue that night

This match is impossible to play on Monday as we play Lewes plus 3 days notice is not acceptable considering so we will play it on another night

[bobhall]

Does someone have a contact for dave and Keith and we are aiming to play on Wednesday as me and Derek are available

[StuC]

May 12, 2017 21:31:01 GMT bobhall said:

May 12, 2017 19:12:43 GMT StuC said:

Please find the draw and dates for the Horsham Doubles Semi-Finals

Iain Tarrant & Rob Jones v Paul Jobbins & Ian Giffen @ Limeburners - Sunday 14th May
Rob Hall & Derek Taylor v Dave Howlett & Keith Newman @ Limeburners - Monday 15th May (8pm)

This match is impossible to play on Monday as we play Lewes plus 3 days notice is not acceptable considering so we will play it on another night

Have sent you a contact number for Dave

I would like to point out that only getting time to put the draws on here three days beforehand is not the same as only giving three days notice.

A provisional date for these matches was sent out in March and it was confirmed last month that the second semi-final would be played on Monday 15th May; which I believe is perfectly acceptable.

However, as always, I am happy for games to be moved with agreement of all players

[bobhall]

May 13, 2017 8:26:04 GMT StuC said:

May 12, 2017 21:31:01 GMT bobhall said:

This match is impossible to play on Monday as we play Lewes plus 3 days notice is not acceptable considering so we will play it on another night

Have sent you a contact number for Dave

I would like to point out that only getting time to put the draws on here three days beforehand is not the same as only giving three days notice.

A provisional date for these matches was sent out in March and it was confirmed last month that the second semi-final would be played on Monday 15th May; which I believe is perfectly acceptable.

However, as always, I am happy for games to be moved with agreement of all players

Being played on the Wednesday as both available will be a good match up

[rawwbj]

Hi all,
A great Sunday night's bar billiards at the Limeburners.

Rob & Iain v Paul & Ian in the Mens Doubles.

First game went against the break with all the action at the back of the table before Paul put a score together to take it.

Second again went against the break with a few decent scores before I added 3600 to put us clear although Paul did try to get it back.

Third game was back and forth for a while with a couple of good scores on our side to clinch it in the end.

So 2 - 1 to Rob and Iain on the night.

Good drinks and karma all round!

Onwards to finals night!

May 12, 2017 19:12:43 GMT StuC said:

Please find the draw and dates for the Horsham Doubles Semi-Finals
Rob Hall & Derek Taylor 1 v Dave Howlett & Keith Newman 2 @ Limeburners - Wednesday 17th May (8pm)

I make that Four finals that Twiggy will be in next Tuesday including the Team Plate.....and but for the intrepid Fox it could have been five (= administrator's nightmare). Hope he remembers to bring a big box in which to cart off those trophies !