News & Events

PLEASE NOTE-
Due to unforeseen circumstances the venue for the AGM will now be held at DENNISON HALL on Monday 15th September 7-45pm.

Agenda for the AGM to follow

Sykes cup competition is now open for entry.
Closing date is Sunday 28th September

Stan Brooke Singles/Pairs open for entry.
Closing date is 30th September

Following the recent changes to the make up of the LBSO committee we now have an increased number of competition secretaries looking after the 15 various competitions that run throughout the season.

Ian Rayner, as well as his General Secretary role will look after the Sykes Cup and the Windsor Trophy.
Tommy Doherty will run the Leeds singles, pairs and team events as well as the Len Lee Invitation.
Matthew Cable will look after the Stan Brooke singles, pairs and team competitions.
James Pearson will run the Len Lee Pairs.
Paul Marlow will manage the U16,U18 and Veterans comps.
The 3 man team and Champion of Champions competitions are TBC.

Please ensure that when entering any of the competitions you fully intend to take part. Also a reminder that team competition entries cannot be amended once the competition has started so please ensure you have sufficient reserves registered.

A reminder of the AGM to be held on Monday 15th of September 2025 at South Leeds Conservative Club starting officially at 7-45pm.

A copy of the complete and current LBSO rules are uploaded on the website - go to tab "About us / Documents.
The rules with regards to AGM's, you will find on page 13 of the up to date version.

Due to the fact we have a major overhaul of the committee members (which is deemed as exceptional cirmcumstances), and have received no proposed rule changes currently for the 25/26 season, we will proceed with a slightly later AGM which takes place after the season has begun and will run the new season with the current rules already in place.

THEREFORE-
NO RULE CHANGES WILL NOW BE ACCEPTED FROM 27/08/25 ONWARDS.
ALL CURRENT RULES IN PLACE WILL BE USED FOR THE 25/26 SEASON GOING FORWARD.

Further details for the 2025 AGM and agenda will follow in due course.

It is with sadness we have to inform you of the passing of John Stancliffe who passed away on 27th June.

John Played for Moor Allerton B team alongside his son Russell for many years.

The LBSO committee send their condolences to John's family and friends at this difficult time.

It is with sadness that we have just been informed of the passing of Keith Hammill.

Keith passed away on 28.06.2025 after a long illness.

Keith was a long standing player of the LBSO firstly playing with Hyde Park Recreation club form 1980 and then from 1996 to the present playing from ADEL Memorial.

The LBSO Committee pass on their condolences to Keith's family and all his friends at this sad time.

Thanks to Middleton Cons for staging this years main presentation night on Wednesday 16th July.

The evening was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

However, a record total amount in cash prizes to present, was unfortunately marred by a record number of prize winners who didn't attend.

Most disappointing was out of a total cash fund of £4,800 for LBSO league winners and runners up, nearly half of it, £2,240 was not collected on the night.
Half of the twelve teams concerned did not attend and this included two winning teams from the same club, who neither collected their £960 in cash nor the two annual trophies.

In terms of LBSO competitions, once again losing semi-finalists were the worst offenders, prompting a possible re-consideration of prize allocations for next season!

A few cash prizes have since been collected, but there are still a number to collect.

A full list of prize winners for this season is now uploaded on the website - go to the tab above "About Us / Documents / Prize Winners".

If you, you and your partner or your team did not attend the presentation and your name appears on that list, your cash prize is still available for collection.

Members of the Committee will not however make any efforts to contact you.
The 'ball is in your court' to make the first move and arrange a suitable time and place to collect your cash prize.

In line with the current LBSO rules, any prize monies still not collected at the AGM, will be forfeited and put back into the LBSO account to be shown on the balance sheet for 2025/26.

The curtain came down on this season’s snooker calendar with a battling performance from Daniel Womersley, who secured the Leeds City Championship Singles title with a 4–0 victory over Richard Binns in the final.

Despite the match being billed as a high-stakes encounter, Womersley’s calm and clinical approach ensured the contest never truly sparked into life, as he maintained control from the outset.

Frame 1:
A cautious start saw both players probing for openings. Binns found himself in early trouble, conceding 20 points after multiple failed snooker escapes. A composed 32 break brought him back into contention, but a loose safety on the pink allowed Womersley to edge the frame (62–53)

Frame 2:
Womersley opened with a 28 break before a positional error gave Binns a chance. A 41 break followed, but another lapse in safety play allowed Womersley to clear the colours and double his lead (70–41)

Frame 3:
Needing a response before the interval, Binns again got in first but could only manage 23. A golden opportunity followed, but a series of positional errors—particularly on the yellow and brown—proved costly. Womersley capitalised once more to take the frame (68–37)

Frame 4:
The most competitive frame of the night saw both players exchange mini-breaks. However, Binns’ inconsistency in the balls gave Womersley the final opening he needed. With trademark composure, he cleared the colours to seal a 4–0 victory and lift the prestigious title.

A huge thank you to NSC for hosting the final and to Julian Bell for his professional officiating on the night.

Congratulations once again to Daniel Womersley, your 2025 Leeds City Champion!

The 2024/25 LBSO season concludes tomorrow night at the NSC (Wednesday 23rd) with the Leeds singles final between Richard Binns and Dan Womersley followed by the presentation of the Leeds competition trophies.
Match starts at 7:30.