Tuesday, April 15, 2008

county

This match:
13th April v Lincolnshire [Away]
Won 30-14

The ladies made the trip to Boston hoping for a big win against an improving Lincolnshire side. We would have been overjoyed to get up to the 40 mark after our 37-7 victory here last season, but we lost a few frames in every leg meaning we couldn't quite achieve that scoreline. Everyone played well though and there was a great atmosphere between the teams. One of the highlights of the day was the addition of Julie's swear box which caused plenty of merriment, we were rattling up the pennies all day with all contributions going to LOROS!! Thanks to the Lincs girls for joining in the fun, it was a very enjoyable day all round!

Karen Wesseldine came into the starting line-up from the bench and played excellently to win maximum frames, along with myself. But it was Sarah Day who was awarded player of the match, scoring three from four. Captain Chris Kirk, Steph Kirk and Julia Tailby all also took three frames each.

The next match on the calendar will be at the new 147 venue, our first match there since opening. Really looking forward to it!

Next match:
18th May v Nottinghamshire [Home]

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Wednesday, April 09, 2008

ladies tour

Tour 1:
29th & 30th March @ Miscues, Barnsley

Main: (R1) Final: Collette Henriksen 7-2 Emma Cunningham
Plate: (QF) Final: Leah Willet 5-1 Sue Ramsbottom

For the first tour of the year I drew Sue Ramsbottom in the 9.30am round. I'm not the best at that time in the morning but was confident going into the match after playing well recently. Sue however, who had qualified for the England ladies team earlier in the month, rattled off a 5-2 victory over me. I struggled a bit with my position which cost me a couple of frames but overall Sue deserved to go through.

So into the plate I went... winning a very close match against Theresa Sheridan 4-3, then had a bye in R2 to see me playing against Norma Nagle in the last 16. After going 2 nil down when I probably could have had both opening frames, I went on to take the next 4. I was through to my first Sunday in a Quarter Final against my friend Anne-Louise Eaton. We both struggled in the early frames but it was close all the way with Loopy coming out victor 5-4.

I was well happy though to get that far, and have improved on each tour so far. Next tour is at Peterborough where I have drawn Leicestershire team mate Rebecca Osborne. It should be another close match, just a shame we have drawn each other again!! Tour 2 also includes the World Championships qualifiers.

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County

This match:
9th March v West Midlands [Home]
Won 28-16

We had a strong team out against West Midlands in the third match of the season, and took a massive lead early on taking the first and third legs 7-4 and an impressive 9-2 in the second. We had the match won by the end of the third round but still slipped off the gas in the final leg, winning just 5 out of 11. We really needed to win as many frames as possible this match and still need to tighten up slightly but on the whole a good performance from the team. Lincs away next match is also a fixture where as many legs as possible need to be won in order to get up there in the R3 table.

For the second match running Nicky Ball won maximum frames and player of the match, whil Caz Bowkett also scored four. Emma Senior, Chris Kirk, Helen Turner and birthday girl Teresa Blair all pitched in with three from four.

Next match:
13th April v Lincolnshire [Away]

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Monday, February 25, 2008

County

This match:
24th February v Staffordshire [Away]
Lost 24-20

After a brilliant weekend in Great Yarmouth the previous weekend, we got off to a great start against our toughest opponents in the region. We had a great team spirit and were behind each other 100% which gave us the edge, taking a 7-4 lead in the first leg. Staffs however pulled back a few frames in the next two rounds and we headed into the final quarter neck and neck. You can imagine our disappointment as our wheels fell off, taking just 3 frames out of the final 11 to end up losing a match we should have won... I'm afraid it was one too many sloppy errors and missed chances. We are good enough to win this region so let's start proving it on the table and make every leg count...... COME ON THE LEICESTER!!!!!!

Star of the show Nicola Ball showed her class by winning maximum frames and her first player of the match trophy, while Sarah Day also had an excellent match winning 4/4, fighting hard to win the anchor leg. Helen Turner won 3/4 but was unlucky not to clinch her final frame. I only managed 2/4 but should have won my last leg to make it 3. I cocked up with 2 shots and didn't finish it, she cleared well from where she was.

Next match:
9th March v West Midlands [Home]

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Jersey festival of pool

This was my second time at the Jersey festival, although last year it was a case of less pool playing, more drinking! Well not so this year, I was determined to do well and reached the final of the first event, the Jersey Ladies singles. I was confident all the way through until the final where I bottled it and lost 5-2!

I reached to last 32 of the Jersey Open only to be knocked out by PPPO pro Jayson Shaw 4-2. He went on to reach the final and was impressed with my game which was nice! I was drawn against our own Tom Ford in the pro-am event after beating the slowest player on earth in the first round. Tom beat me 5-1 although he had to give me a 1 start!!

In the second ladies event, the Jersey Ladies Championship, I reached the semi finals where I got knocked out by the eventual winner Amanda Watson 4-2. It was a great match, although I'd done a lovely clearance, including a skill shot, to make it 3 apiece, but I missed a black into the middle and didn't get another chance!

I came away feeling more confident in my game and a wedge of cash in my back pocket for my efforts, and i'm looking forward to next year's event already!!

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National ladies ko cup

As opposed to the singles, the team event was redrawn as a quarter of the original entries couldn't make the new date.

Having gone 3-1 down in our first match against Preston Piranhas, we didn't lose another frame to win 8-3. We also breezed through our second match v Norfolk Broads 8-5 to top the group and head into the last 16. Tolworth Tigers were our opponents and we squeezed by them in a thrilling 3 man play-off which we won on the decider, and met South Yorkshire in the quarter finals. They have some class players but we matched them leg for leg and once again had to play-off for the semi final spot. My opponent broke & dished me, and Nicky was beaten before Sarah could finish so unfortunately we went out, but South Yorks went on the win the tournament so well done to them.

It was a great atmosphere and we had a good team spirit, we'll be back in November challenging for the title!

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National Ladies championship

After the disappointment of being evacuated fro Great Yarmouth in November, I was well up for this singles event. A lot of players had dropped out for this rearranged fixture and I have to admit I think it was wrong the singles wasn't redrawn, with some players receiving byes into round 3!

I played in R1 against a tour player, Julie Mackintosh. She stormed into a 3-0 lead and I wasn't really getting into the swing of it until I won my first to go 1-3, but then Julie went to 4-1. I really picked my game up at that stage and ended up clinching victory 5-4 with some good play.

R2 saw me against Effie Freebody, who by admission said she was no pool player. To be fair she could pot a ball from anywhere but I took the match with a score of 5-1. Liz Disney was next up in R3 and we both seemed to struggle a little but she edged it 5-4. I was a little bit disappointed but played well and had good practice for the team event!!

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Wednesday, February 13, 2008

County

This match:
3rd February v Derbyshire [Home]
Won 31-13

We got a lovely win under our belts in the first match of the new season. Derbyshire had taken an impressive 20 frames off us last year, but in a match we were expected to win, it was important to get as many frames as possible. We reached the winning post in the third round with captain Chris Kirk leading from the front winning 4/4 along with Sarah Day. But it was my good self who was awarded with the player of the match trophy after also taking maximum frames. Nicola Ball made a welcome return to the team winning 3/4, along with Helen & Teresa.

It will be a big test next match when we travel to Staffordshire, but first we have a trip to Great Yarmouth to look forward to with the National Ladies singles and 2 teams in the ladies inter-league ko cup representing Leicestershire!

Next match:
24th February v Staffordshire [Away]

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Wednesday, November 21, 2007

County

Last match:
28th October, Staffordshire [Away]
Lost 29-15

It was a disappointing end to the season for the ladies, trounced by a Staffordshire team who showed exactly why they are consistently R3 champions. After taking only one frame in the first leg, we managed to keep it tight in the middle two sets but the damage was already done. Teresa Blair put in an outstanding performance to win maximum frames and the player of the match award, while captain Chris Kirk secured her name on the player of the season trophy by scoring two from four. Both Chris and Emma Senior, who also scored two, are still in the reckoning for England trial places.
We look forward now to the new season where we kick off against Derbyshire in February, with the possibility of a strengthened squad and a realistic chance to push for the title! Thanks to all the players for their valuable contributions this year, when we have struggled with the bare 11... But let’s come back stronger in 2008 and make it a season to remember!!

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Monday, October 29, 2007

county

Next match:
18th November, Staffordshire [Away]

Last match:
28th October, Shropshire [Home]
Won 24-20

The ladies started the day only 9 points clear of second spot rivals Shropshire. Captain Chris Kirk decided to shuffle a few players after the disappointment of the Notts match and it worked to our advantage as we took a first leg lead. But our opponents were to be no push-overs and matched us in the second leg to pull it back. The score was close right until the end of the third leg when we started to pull away with a 21-16 lead and whereas last match we couldn't quite finish it, this time we nailed the victory with frames to spare.

Samantha Biddlecombe won maximum frames and the POTM award for the second successive match, while Chris Kirk and Julie Tailby won 3 apiece. I also got 3 on the board which was pleasing as every frame counts towards trials now. I played well, better than I have at county for a while, and was a little unclucky not to get 4 after the black somehow didn't drop in even though it was hanging on the pocket.

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Monday, October 22, 2007

ladies tour

Tour 5: The grand final
20th & 21st October @ Miscues, Barnsley

Main: (R2) Final: Emma Cunningham 7-5 Carly Smith
Plate: (Last 16) Final: Lyndsey Roberts 5-1 Julie Fane

There are no easy draws on the tour, but I knew I was up against it vs Lyndsey Roberts as being from the same region I know how good she is. I didn't start off well and she took a 4-1 lead, but I dug my heels in and took advantage of a few missed balls from Lyndz to pull it back. It went to the deciding frame, I was in pole position after she went in off the break and came out with the 5-4 win! It was a blessing in disguise for Lyndz though as she went on to win the plate!!

I had my friend Helen Littlewood in R2. I found the first frame a bit weird to be honest as I'd not had to play a good mate before... H was playing excellent pool and I missed a few crucial balls. The final scoreline was 5-0 to H, I was a bit disappointed not to get a frame or 2 on the board after such a good win in R1, but Helen deserved to go through!

I beat 14th seed Kim O'Brien 4-2 in R2 of the plate before meeting Dawn Woodcock in the last 16. We had a great match and it went right to the wire, with Dawn coming out with the 4-3 win.

I was really happy with how I played though this weekend and with a provisional ranking of 42 for next year, the only way is up!!

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