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Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Snooker Scene Buzzing Across Multiple Competitions
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 Steven Bremar IslandStats.com
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Delivers Drama
The Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup saw its share of drama and close encounters.
In a Second Round match, Steven Bremar staged a comeback to defeat Richard Burton 2-1. After Burton took the first frame, Bremar won the subsequent two to secure his progression. Bremar is set to face Nadanja Bailey in the Quarter-Finals.
Matt Garrod also came from behind in a Quarter-Final clash, defeating Aaron Bean 2-1. Bean won the first frame, but Garrod responded with two consecutive wins to advance. Garrod will now play the winner of Steven Bremar and Nadanja Bailey in the Semi-Finals.
Todd Dziak secured a 2-0 victory over Zane DeSilva in another Quarter-Final match. Dziak's consistent performance saw him advance to the Semi-Finals, where he will face John Orr.
Bermuda Open SIngles Sees Intense Battles
The Bermuda Open Singles also provided thrilling matches.
Keino Zuill came from behind to win 2-1 against Todd Dziak in a Quarter-Final. Dziak won the first frame, but Zuill fought back to win the next two.
John Orr defeated Paul Fedden 2-0 in another Quarter-Final, setting up a Semi-Final clash with Zuill.
Steven Bremar defeated Chris Dakin 2-0 in a Second Round match, while Tyler Moniz defeated Richard Burton 2-0 in another Second Round encounter. Moniz is now scheduled to face Gary Bascome in the Quarter-Finals.
Snooker League Concludes with Decisive Results
Warwick Workman’s Club Two 4 RAA 1
The Snooker League season reached its climax with crucial matches determining the final standings.
Warwick Workman’s Club Two were crowned league champions despite a 4-1 defeat to fourth-placed RAA. Aaron Bean initially gave RAA the lead, but Warwick leveled through Zane DeSilva.
Henryk Marszalek then put Warwick ahead, before Steven Bremar clinched the match, with a close victory. In the doubles, Bremar/DeSilva secured the league championship for Warwick, completing the league championship win remaining undefeated for the entire season.
Sandys Boat Club 4 Spanish Point Boat Club 1
Paul Fedden opened the scoring for Sandys when he defeated Richard Burton 61-37. Martin Siese made it 2-0 for Sandys, when he defeated Tyler Moniz 42-31
Richie Beale made it 3-0, when he defeated Alan Smith in the first of their 2 games together, 58-36, Smith got Spanish Point on the board, when he defeated Beale 61-47 in their 2nd game together
The Doubles match saw Siese/Fedden completed the win for Sandys when they defeated Moniz/Burton 59-16.
Warwick Workman’s Club One 3 Spanish Point Boat Club One 2
Gary Bascome gave an early lead to Warwick, when he defeated Alex Hooper 65-24 in the 1st game. Todd Dziak equalised for Point in the next however, beating Pamela Quadroy 57-37 in the 1st of their 2 frames together
The doubles was played next and saw Warwick duo Smith/Bascome defeat Hooper/Greenslade 81-24
Winslow Smith extended the lead for Warwick in the next game, overcoming Stewart Greenslade 70-12. Todd Dziak pulled one back for Spanish Point when he saw off Pamela Quadroy in the 2nd of their 2 games together, 44-6.
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Bermuda Open, DeSilva Memorial & Warwick Dominates League
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The Bermuda Open Singles saw early drama and decisive victories, while Warwick Workman's Club Two secured a commanding lead in the league standings.
Bermuda Open Singles Round 1
Todd Dziak delivered a convincing performance, defeating Zane DeSilva 2-0 with scores of 57-37 and 45-29. Dziak now advances to face Pamela Quadroy in Round 2.
In a thrilling comeback, Aaron Bean overcame Nadanja Bailey 2-1. Bailey took the first game 65-37, but Bean rallied to win the second 41-28 and clinched the match with a 66-23 victory in the third. Bean will now face the winner of Steven Bremar vs Chris Dakin in Round 2.
Bermuda Open Singles Round 2
Paul Fedden secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stephen Tucker (58-35, 54-22) and will now face John Orr in the Quarter-Finals.
Henryk Marszalek also advanced with a 2-0 win over Mark Iris (60-27, 52-26). His Quarter-Final opponent is yet to be determined.
John Orr defeated Martin Siese 2-0 in two close black ball games (48-40, 53-46) and will face Fedden in the Quarter-Finals.
Gary Bascome cruised to a 2-0 victory over Jimmy McGill (55-22, 69-22) and will now play the winner of Tyler Moniz vs Richard Burton.
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Round 2
Nadanja Bailey defeated Aaron Burrows 2-0 (49-19, 66-42) and will face the winner of Steven Bremar vs Richard Burton in the Quarter-Finals.
Zane DeSilva edged out Chris Dakin 2-1. DeSilva won the first game 69-34, Dakin levelled the match with a 55-47 victory in the second, but DeSilva closed it out 64-38 in the third. He will now face Todd Dziak in the Quarter-Finals.
League
RAA3 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 2
Keino Zuill got RAA off to a flying start when he overcame Tyler Moniz in the 1st of their 2 games together, 49-20.
Kyle Williams made it 2 - 0 for RAA when he defeated Alan Smith in a convincing win, 78-22.
Spanish Point got one back in the next match, when Richard Burton overcame Kenya Trott, 60-23.
The 4th game saw Moniz level the game for Spanish Point, defeating Zuill 57-24 in the 2nd of their 2 games together.
With it all to play for at the doubles, it was RAA duo of Bean, and Williams who clinched victory, defeating Burton, and Smith 55-39
Warwick Workman’s Club Two 5 Spanish Point Boat Club One 0
Henryk Marszalek gave Warwick an early lead, when he defeated Stewart Greenslade 64-17 in the 1st of their 2 games together.
Steven Bremar extended the lead for Warwick, when he edged Todd Dziak 51-48 in the 2nd game.
It was 3 for Warwick, when Henryk Marszalek defeated Greenslade for the 2nd time, 92-15.
Zane DeSilva made it 4 for Warwick, defeating Alex Hooper 48-36
Warwick duo Bremar, and DeSIlva completed the whitewash when they defeated Hooper, and Dziak 56-42 in the doubles.
This clean sweep by Warwick gives them a virtually unassailable lead in the league championship, all but guaranteeing them a 2nd successive league win.
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Thursday, March 06, 2025
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Snooker Tournaments in Full Flow Across the Island
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 Richie Beale, Martin Siese, Paul Fedden IslandStats.com
Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge Cup
Sandys Boat Club 3 RAA 0
The final of the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge Cup was about to unfold. Paul Fedden, a veteran with nerves of steel, stepped up to the table. He faced Keino Zuill, a formidable opponent, but Fedden's focus was unwavering. The first game was a tense affair, every shot calculated, but Fedden's experience shone through. He clinched the first victory, 53-32, giving Sandys Boat Club a flying start.
The momentum shifted to Sandys Boat Club. Captain Martin Siese, a leader both on and off the table, took on Aaron Bean. Siese's strategic play and precision proved too much for Bean. Siese secured the second win, 64-29, putting Sandys on the brink of victory.
Richie Beale stepped up, the weight of expectation on his shoulders. He faced Kyle Williams, but Beale was determined to finish the job. With steady hands and a calm demeanor, Beale delivered the final blow, winning 53-32. Sandys Boat Club erupted in celebration. They had done it – a clean sweep to retain the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge Cup.
Island Construction Services Cup Semis Final
Warwick Workman's Club Two 3 Spanish Point Boat Club One 1
The Island Construction Services Cup Semi-Finals were underway. Warwick Workman's Club Two faced Spanish Point Boat Club One.
Todd Dziak of Spanish Point drew first blood, defeating Warwick Captain Steven Bremar 62-23.
But Warwick was not to be deterred. Henryk Marszalek leveled the match, defeating Chris Dakin 50-22. Warwick's confidence surged.
Stephen Tucker overcame Fred Richardson 53-36, putting Warwick in the lead.
The fate of Spanish Point was sealed when Zane Desilva clinched the win for Warwick, defeating Alex Hooper 55-24. Warwick Workman's Club Two would advance to the final, setting up a clash with RAA.
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Round 2
The Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup saw intense individual battles. In Round 2, Matt Garrod defeated Stephen Tucker in two straight games, 54-47, 71-60..
John Orr staged a comeback against Winslow Smith. Smith won the first game 58-35, but Orr rallied to win the next two, 62-22, 49-41. Henryk Marszalek defeated Keino Zuill in two straight games, 65-5, 56-39. Aaron Bean also secured a straight-set victory over Tyler Moniz, 47-37, 47-11.
Round 3 of the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup continued the drama. Marszalek faced Orr. Orr, showing his resilience, came from behind to win 2-1. Marszalek won the first game 61-35, but Orr fought back to win the next two, 50-33, 61-37. Orr became the first player to reach the Semi-Finals.
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Round 3
Marszalek faced Orr, where Orr would once again come from behind to win 2 - 1. Marszalek won the first game 61-35, but Orr drew level at 1 - 1 winning the second game 50-33, before closing out the match winning the third game 61-37.
Orr is the 1st player to reach the Semi-Finals.
Bermuda Open Singles Round One
The Bermuda Open Singles Round One also provided compelling matches. Keino Zuill displayed his dominance, defeating Kenya Trott in two straight games, 71-12, 58-23.
Zuill then continued his winning streak, defeating Winslow Smith in straight sets, 58-27, 56-21. Zuill's opponent in the Quarter-Finals remained to be determined.
Henryk Marszalek defeated Alan Smith in two games, 73-48, 23-20, and was set to face Mark Iris in Round 2.
Paul Fedden and Matt Garrod battled fiercely. Fedden took the lead, 52-51, but Garrod leveled the match, 51-47. Fedden, however, secured the win in the final game, 59-48.
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Thursday, February 06, 2025
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Snooker Action Heats Up Across Bermuda
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Bermuda's Snooker scene is buzzing with activity, from the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup to league play, with plenty of close matches and dramatic finishes.
DeSilva Memorial Cup First Round Delivers Thrills
The Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup got underway with a series of closely contested first-round matches. Richard Burton edged out Kyle Williams 2-1 in a hard-fought battle, while Stephen Tucker overcame Jimmy McGill by the same scoreline. Tucker now faces Matt Garrod in Round 2.
John Orr narrowly defeated Tony Dawson 2-1, setting up a second-round clash with the winner of Stewart Greenslade vs Winslow Smith. Matt Garrod staged a comeback to beat Gary Bascome 2-1 and will now face Stephen Tucker. Martin Siese also came from behind to win 2-1 against Paul Fedden, earning a match against Todd Dziak in the next round.
Zane DeSilva completed another comeback, beating Pamela Quadroy 2-1 and setting up a meeting with Chris Dakin. Aaron Burrows defeated Mark Iris 2-0 and will face Nadanja Bailey, while Henryk Marszalek cruised to a 2-0 victory over Alan Smith and will play Keino Zuill in Round 2.
Keen Cup Round 1: Sandys Boat Club Advances
Sandys Boat Club (SBC) progressed to the semi-finals of the Keen Cup with a narrow 3-2 victory over Warwick Workman's Club. Despite early losses to Stephen Tucker and Zane DeSilva, Sandys rallied with Richie Beale and Peter Bromby levelling the score. Paul Fedden sealed the win for SBC in the tie-breaker against Henryk Marszalek. SBC will now face Spanish Point Boat Club One in the semi-final, with the winner set to meet the RAA in the final.
Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge: RAA Through to Final
The RAA booked their place in their second tournament final of the season with a hard-fought 3-2 win over Warwick Workman's Club One in the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge semi-final. Despite Warwick taking an early 2-0 lead through Gary Bascome and Winslow Smith, the RAA fought back. Kyle Williams got them on the board, and the doubles pairing of Aaron Bean and Williams levelled the tie. It was Keino Zuill who clinched the crucial point for RAA, securing their spot in the final against Sandys Boat Club.
League Action: Close Contests and Decisive Wins
In league action, Warwick Workman's Club Two edged out Spanish Point Boat Club Two 3-2. Henryk Marszalek gave Spanish Point an early lead, but Warwick responded through Steven Bremar and Zane DeSilva. Despite Alan Smith levelling the score for Spanish Point, the doubles pairing of Bremar and Marszalek sealed the win for Warwick.
In another league match, RAA defeated Warwick Workman's Club One by the same 3-2 scoreline. Gary Bascome and Winslow Smith put Warwick in control, but Keino Zuill got RAA on the board. Aaron Bean levelled the match for RAA, and the doubles team of Zuill and Kenya Trott sealed the victory for RAA.
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Friday, January 24, 2025
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Fedden Announces Snooker League Event in Bermuda
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Paul Fedden, the President of the Bermuda Snooker Association & Director of the Board of the International Snooker League (ISL) wrote an article for the media yesterday.
Fedden wrote, “The Bermuda Snooker Association is hosting the International Snooker League (ISL) Tournament at Spanish Point Boat Club, May 20th through May 24th this year.
We have 30 international players flying in to take part as well as 6 local players in what promises to be a fantastic tournament!
Rounding off this sensational, event, we are pleased to announce that 3 times World Professional Snooker Champion and current world number 6, Mark J Willams MBE & former World Seniors Champion and World renowned coach, Lee Walker, will be flying in to play a fantastic exhibition match on Sunday, May 25th, also at Spanish Point Boat Club.
We haven't seen such high profile figures in the snooker world on the island for some 30 years or more, so it promises to be a spectacle to be remembered for generations!”
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