The Leo Robb Memorial Snooker Handicap
This competition was introduced in 2005 following the sudden death of Leo Robb and was instigated by Leo's Sister and her family.
Leo Robb had been involved in the Games of Billiards and Snooker for many years and was Secretary/Treasurer of the Cleveland Billiards and Snooker Referee's Association for more than 38 years.
During his time as a Referee Leo had worked at all levels of the game and was the official Examiner for the association and a much respected figure within the game.
The competition is for Individual Snooker players and is a knockout competition.
Games are played on a home / away basis with the player drawn first having the Home advantage. The Home player will be RESPONSIBLE for arranging the game in accordance with the Rules.
The Players WILL be handicapped by the Association whose decision will be Final and Binding.
The competition is open to all club members over the age of 13 provided that they have been members for at least 6 months prior to entering. Any number of players can enter from the same club and each entry costs £7.50 or 3 entries from the same club for a total cost of £15.00.
Up to and including the quarter finals the match is contested over the best of 5 frames, the semi-finals and final will be the best of 7 Frames.
Once all entry forms have been received the draw will be made and details will be posted on this site, to access them click on the draw link above.
Details will also be sent to all the sports secretary's at the competing clubs and will also be published in the North Eastern Evening Gazette and Northern Echo Newspapers.
A closing date will be given for each round and this will be STRICTLY adhered to.
Results should be sent to the Secretary/Treasurer. If no results are received by the closing date the Association Committee will delete the Player drawn at home. If any player has a dispute regarding the Non-Playing of a match and wishes to CLAIM the game this must be done in writing and sent to the Secretary/Treasurer by the closing date, E-mail claims will be acceptable. Claims will be considered by the committee and a decision made which will be final.