2024 snookerz christmas cracker faq's / T&c's

The cost of entry is £30 . You can enter either by doing so in person at Landywood Snooker Club or online via -This event is sold out . There may be withdrawals so we are running a 'Waiting List' . If you wish to join the waiting list, please CLICK HERE

The Minimum Prize Payouts are as follows:

Main Event Winner : £375 & Trophy to keep. 

Main Event Runner Up: £160

Main Event, Semi Final 1- Loser £40

Main Event, Semi Final 2- Loser £40

Main Event Qtr Final 1 - Loser  £15

Main Event Qtr Final 2 - Loser  £15

Main Event Qtr Final 3 - Loser  £15

Main Event Qtr Final 4 - Loser  £15

Plate Winner : £60

Plate Runner Up: £20

High Break Prize £100

The draw will be made in the evening on the 27th  December . It will be published  online HERE at approximately 9pm  on the 27th December and will also be clearly displayed at the event. 

It is highly unlikely registration on the day will be available because the event is sold out . Its possible there maybe withdrawals , so we are running a waiting list . If you wish to put your name down on the list , please CLICK HERE

The tournament will be a one day, knock out tournament (Min best of 5 frames per round) . We will be running a plate as well. The plate will be one frame for Last 16, Qtr & Semi Finals and Best of 3 for the final. You can only resgister for the plate of you lose in the first round (last 32) of the main event. If you get a 'bye' in the last 32 you can not enter the plate. 

The simple answer here is no, not ever, We firmly believe that every player  should be given an equal chance subject to  the handicap system we use. This is not seeding , it is ensuring a level playing field for all players, as best we can. 

There may be Pro's at this event. We do have a handicap system in place. Please see next FAQ.

Yes we do.

Any player that has either been on the main (Pro WST)  tour since the 2021/22 season and / or is still on the main tour  will be required to give an 18 start , each frame , to all amateurs . For the avoidance of doubt this applies to any player that has been on the main tour since and including the 2021/22 season , regardless of whether they are still on the tour or not.  

It will be your / the players responsibility to inform the TD, before the start of the tournament, if you fall into the category described above. If it is discovered during the tournament a player has not declared their correct status to the TD before the start of the tournament, penalties will be applied at the discretion of the TD which may indeed mean the player will be removed from the tournament, without refund. 

An amateur is defined as all other players not referred to above.  

There are no plans to stream this event. 

There will be penalties for late shows. These penalties will be published here nearer to the event

There are strict penalties in place for late shows:

We will start at 1030.

If you are not present, signed in and ready to play by 1030 you will be docked one frame.

If you are not present, signed in and ready to play by 1055 you will be docked another frame.

If you are not present, signed in and ready to play by 1120 you will be docked the third frame and thus will be knocked out of the event. There will be no refunds , regardless of reason for lateness

There will also be no exceptions to this rule and no extensions will be granted, again regardless of reason for lateness. This rule is in place to ensure smooth running of the event and in fairness to those players that have turned up on time. 

The time piece used to adjudicate the above rule will be the clock on the TD's laptop. No other time piece will be taken into account and the TD's decision is final. 

If you have registered and then find (before 09.00 on 24/12/24) that you can not make it, please email info@snookerz.co.uk immediately. We will try and resell your place and if we can, we will refund you less a £5 admin charge (Subject to the refund exclusion policy below). We do not guarantee that we will be able to resell your place and if we can not resell your place you will not receive a refund. 

If you find you cant play and contact us after 09.00 on 24/12/24 - sorry no refunds will be made, regardless of whether we resell your place or not. 

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A MISS AND A FOUL AND A MISS – THIS MAY EXPLAIN WHY MANY PLAYERS THINK EVERY MISS IS A FOUL AND A MISS. 

It is, in my opinion, a common misconception in snooker that the ‘foul and a miss’ rule dictates that everything is a miss. Confusion, I believe has been caused by the way the rule book is laid out . People first see the following rule which although is a higher number on the rule list, its actually listed in the directory of the book above rule 14 – which is the key rule. Rule 21 is simply the definition of what a miss actually is and has nothing to do with the judgement of how the miss came about

So players see this and assume this is the Foul & Miss rule. It simply is not. Its just the definition of a miss: 

From the Rule Book:

21. Miss

A miss is:

(a) when the cue-ball fails to first contact a ball on; or

(b) when a free ball has been nominated, the cue-ball

fails to first hit the nominated free ball or that ball

simultaneously with a ball on.

Below is the actual ‘foul and miss’ rule that most players don’t see because they don’t keep looking after they see Section 21 above - and its rule 14, the actual ‘Foul & Miss’ rule we will be playing at the tournament. The reference points (where I got 21 and 14 from) is the current WPBSA rule book (which you can find here: https://wpbsa.com/wp-content/uploads/Rulebook-Website-Updated-May-2022-2.pdf ) and both sections are copied word for word. I have however highlighted and made bold the crucial bit. 

TOURNAMENT POLICY:

For clarity , There are some that believe it is not practical for the ref or players opponent to make this judgement call as they may not adequately know the standard of the player they are reffing / playing. I totally agree with this concern. So we are adopting the same approach to this that our friends at Cuestars adopt : The striker will decide if he or she has made a reasonable attempt as defined in 14 (a) below and it shall be the striker that decides if their opponent can call a miss on them.  There will be no limit to the amount of attempts subject of course to rule 14.  Please apply this policy as fairly and as honestly as you can, as I’m sure you all will. If there are any issues, contact the TD for a ruling. 

From the Rule Book:

14. Foul and a Miss

(a) The striker shall, to the best of their ability, endeavour to

hit the ball on or a ball that could be on after a Red, or

a free ball nominated as a Red, has been potted. If the

referee considers the Rule infringed, they shall call FOUL

AND A MISS unless:

(i) any player required penalty points before, or as a

result of, the stroke being played and the referee is

satisfied that the miss was not intentional;

(ii) a situation exists where it is impossible to hit the ball

on. In the latter case it must be assumed the striker

cont.....

........ The full rule will be available to see at the event. The above are the key points and policy

You can download a copy of the WPBSA Snooker Rule Book HERE

Its Christmas so we're encouraging Christmas attire. Please be respectful, practical and sensible when selecting what you wish to wear but please feel free to either come dressed for the season or smart casuals.

You can play at Landywood Snooker Club up to and including the 27th December 2024 subject to existing opening times, membership rules and table costs (Please call  01922 701147  for more information) On the day itself there will be NO PRACTICE ALLOWED either before or during the tournament 

All phones taken into the playing area must be on silent and no calls can be made or taken in the playing area. Anyone (player or spectator) who breaks this simple rule could be asked to leave the premises. If this happens there will be no refunds.  If you are taking pictures , please be mindful of the privacy of those around you and the players wishes. Also be mindful of when a player is on their shot / you are in their eyeline.  

Please note that Landywood Snooker Club, Snookerz & / or CueSurrey make take pictures and / or video at the event at any time. All spectators and players, by entering the premises, agree that their image can be used , without compensation or seeking extra permission first. 

Anyone (player / spectator) that acts in a way the club management and / or the TD deems to be unacceptable may be asked to leave the premises and again, in this instance no refunds would be given.