The Clacton Pool & Snooker Singles League

22/06/2026

It was another great night of pool last night at Clacton Sports Bar with our classic single elimination competition! The tournament was packed with dramatic comebacks, tense deciders, and high-quality play from start to finish as players battled it out in the knockout format.

In the semi-finals, David Finch secured his spot in the final with a strong 5-2 victory over George Louca. Meanwhile, Ray Bennett fought his way through a total nail-biter on the adjacent table, securing his final spot by defeating Glenn Sibbons 5-4 in a thrilling deciding frame (hats off the Glenn for reaching the semi finals with a -2 handicap).

The final brought together two of the night's most consistent performers, David Finch and Ray Bennett, in a fantastic showcase of skill and nerve.

Both players left everything at the table, but it was Ray Bennett who hit peak form when it mattered most, capturing a brilliant 3-1 victory to claim the title and the first prize of £90. Congratulations to Ray on a well-deserved win, and a shoutout to David for an incredible run to the final, taking home £45 for his efforts.

The full draw and results can be seen here: https://cuescore.com/.../Clacton+Sports+Bar.../83994289

Next week sees the return of our popular Double Eliminator competition. Entry is just £10, and the action starts at 6pm. Make sure to get down early to secure your spot in the draw!

15/06/2026

It was another spectacular night of pool on Sunday at Clacton Sports Bar with the popular double elimination competition! The tournament was packed with dramatic comebacks, tense deciders, and high-quality play from start to finish as players battled through both the winners and losers brackets. The competition was fierce across the board, resulting in some incredible clashes as the evening progressed.

In the semi-finals, Richard Twomey secured his spot in the grand final with a hard-fought 3-2 victory over Mark Toland. Meanwhile, Stuart Johnson fought his way through from the losers side, securing his final spot by defeating David Finch 3-1.

The final brought together two of the night's most consistent performers, Richard Twomey and Stuart Johnson, in a fantastic showcase of skill and nerve.

Both players left everything at the table, but it was the Ultimate Pool Pro, Richard Twomey who hit peak form when it mattered most, capturing a brilliant 3-1 victory to claim the title. Huge congratulations to Richard on a well-deserved win, and a massive shoutout to Stuart for an incredible run to the final.

The full draw and results can be seen here: https://cuescore.com/tournament/Clacton+Sports+Bar+Sunday+Night+Pool+Comp+14%252F06%252F26+Double+Eliminator/83573698

Next week sees the return of our classic single elimination competition. Entry is just £5, and the action starts at 6pm. Make sure to get down early to secure your spot in the draw!

11/06/2026

Snooker Singles Cup: The Grand Final is set!

The tournament started with a full field of snooker league players competing in this season's free cup competition. After several rounds of competitive frames at the Clacton Sports Bar, we are now down to the final two.

The earlier rounds produced plenty of close matches, setting up a strong line-up for the quarter finals. In the quarters, Sam King won a close battle against Keith Percival 3-2, while Lee Grant progressed with a 3-1 win over Glenn Sibbons. In the other half of the draw, Terry Howard defeated Keith Wilson 3-1, and Lee Adams secured his spot with a 3-1 victory against Peter Clachan.

The semi finals saw both of our finalists put in very strong performances to book their places in the final without dropping a frame: Sam King defeated Lee Grant 3-0 and Terry Howard won his match against Lee Adams 3-0.

The tournament concludes with a Best of 5 match between Sam King and Terry Howard.

The handicap setup should make for an interesting tactical match. Sam carries a +28 advantage into each frame, meaning Terry will need to put together some consistent visits to close the gap. Both players have looked in excellent form to reach this stage, and it promises to be a great match.

Best of luck to both Sam and Terry in the final.

08/06/2026

It was another great evening of pool last night at Clacton Sports Bar! A massive thank you to all everyone who came down, competed, and made the Cross Pairs competition such a fun event.

After battling through a competitive field, Daniel West & James Blay rose to the occasion to become the latest Cross Pairs Champions! They claimed the title with a stellar performance in the final, securing a 4-1 victory over the brilliant runner-up duo of Danny Walker & Dean Craig.

A huge shoutout also goes to our losing semi-finalists, Mark Walker & Simon Eccles and George Louca & Jon Selvey.

The complete draw and results can be seen here: https://challonge.com/1838quh3

Looking Ahead to this Sunday… Get ready to bring your A-game because next Sunday we are back with our highly popular Double Eliminator competition!

Entry is £10, and the action kicks off at 6pm sharp. Secure your spot early, sharpen your cues, and let’s see who takes home the crown next week.

See you all at Clacton Sports Bar

04/06/2026

What a great night of pool we had this past Sunday at Clacton Sports Bar! A massive thank you to everyone who came down, competed, and supported the event. The standard of play was top drawer from the very first frame.

After a long and hard-fought battle through both brackets, Josh Thornton emerged as champion, taking home the well-deserved £110 first prize! He secured the title after an intense, edge-of-your-seat final match, winning the deciding frame against Liam Conroy, who put up a brilliant fight and took home £60 as the runner-up.

A huge shoutout goes to our losing semi-finalists, Mark Walker and Joe Bishop, who both played brilliantly all evening and walked away with £30 each.

The complete draw and results can be seen here: https://cuescore.com/tournament/Clacton+Sports+Bar+Sunday+Night+Pool+Comp+31%252F05%252F26+Double+Eliminator/82576228

This coming weekend we will be hosting a Cross Pairs competition. Sharpen your cues, and come down to see if you can claim the next title.

See you all at the club!

26/05/2026

With just two months left of the current Clacton Snooker Singles League season, the race for the highest break trophies is seriously heating up. The awards are still technically up for grabs, but these two players already have one hand on the silverware with some fantastic scoring.

In Division 1, George Louca is leading the way after knocking in a very respectable break of 46, while over in the Premier Division, Keith Percival is sitting pretty with a superb break of 61.

Brilliant playing from both of them. Can anyone catch them before the season wraps up, or are these scores taking home the trophies? Let us know your thoughts below.

18/05/2026

It was a cracker of an evening at Clacton Sports Bar yesterday for our Sunday Night Pool Competition!

The "Race to 5" format delivered drama from the very first break. In the quarter-finals, Mandy Youell won a hill-hill thriller against Julie Farrell, while Tom Chivers, Carl Dayment, and Ben Williamson all booked their spots with strong 5-2 wins.

The semi-finals kept everyone on the edge of their seats. Tom Chivers put an end to Mandy’s brilliant run with a 5-3 victory, and Ben Williamson just edged past Carl Dayment 5-4 in an epic battle.

The final between Tom and Ben lived up to the hype, going all the way to a nail-biting final frame decider. Huge congratulations to Ben Williamson, who kept his composure to win 5-4 and claim the tournament victory! Hard luck to Tom, who played brilliantly all night.

The full draw and results can be seen here: https://cuescore.com/tournament/Clacton+Sports+Bar+Sunday+Night+Pool+Comp+17%252F05%252F26/81729451

Please note there is NO competition this coming Sunday. We return on Sunday 31st May with our popular Double Eliminator format!
Entry is just £10 and registration closes strictly at 6pm. See you all there!

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11/05/2026

The Clacton Sports Bar hosted a thrilling Double Eliminator Pool Competition last night, featuring a competitive field of 34 players. The event kicked off at 6:00 PM and saw five hours of intense action across the tables before reaching its final conclusion. Danny Walker ultimately claimed the title of champion, navigating a challenging field to secure a narrow 3-2 victory against Stuart Byford in the final.

The tournament provided plenty of drama as players fought through both the winners' and losers' brackets. David Finch and Mark Walker both reached the semi-finals after strong showings in the quarter-final round, where they faced off against George Louca and Joe Bishop respectively. Stuart Byford’s path to the final was marked by a decisive 3-0 semi-final win over Mark Walker, while Danny Walker earned his spot in the final by defeating David Finch 3-0.

Other players who made significant runs into the quarter-finals included Liam Inwood and Josh Thornton, contributing to the high level of play throughout the evening.
Congratulations to Danny Walker on a well-deserved win and special thanks to Scott Elsdon and Callum Myhill for taking care of proceedings.

The complete draw and results can be seen here: https://cuescore.com/tournament/Clacton+Sports+Bar+Sunday+Night+Pool+Comp+10%252F05%252F26+Double+Eliminator/81480520

04/05/2026

Last night at Clacton Sports Bar, the baize was busy for our latest Cross Pairs competition, a unique doubles format where teammates are drawn at random. The evening delivered high-quality pool and plenty of drama as the field was whittled down to the semis.

The semifinals set a high bar for the evening, starting with Tom Chivers and Courtney Simmons securing their place in the final after a 4-2 victory over Danny Walker and Dean Craig. On the other side of the draw, Luke Looker and Simon Eccles matched that 4-2 scoreline in their win against Scott Elsdon and Callum Myhill to set up a heavyweight title clash.

The final lived up to every bit of the hype, evolving into a back-and-forth battle that pushed both teams to their limits until it all came down to a tense deciding frame. In the end, Tom Chivers and Courtney Simmons held their nerve to clear the table, clinching the win and the title over Looker and Eccles.

Next Sunday sees the return of the Double Eliminator makes at 6pm. Entry is £10, so make sure you're there early to get your name in the hat.

03/04/2026

Round 3 of the Clacton Singles League Cup is now underway!
This is officially the largest single elimination pool tournament ever held in Clacton, with nearly 200 league players taking part!

We’ll see a new champion crowned this year, as neither reigning champion Marty Cheasley nor last year’s runner‑up Adam Sharman are involved.
All major contenders remain in the competition (even with their massive handicaps) and the standard has been exceptional.

View the full draw and all results to date:

The knockout cup for The Clacton Singles League 2025 season