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April 20
To A & B Captains
LMSSL Executive motions for proposal at the AGM on May 20.
1. Moved by the LMSSL EXECUTIVE at the Executive meeting on April 17.
a) That the price for the 2025-2026 Awards luncheon be set at $35 for attendees.
b) That the team registration fee for the 2026-2027 year be set at $325 per team with Registration forms and fees to be sent to Marke by July 31.
c) That the A league will be renamed as the Singles League.
d) That a new Singles league will be operated similar to the former A league... on Thursdays in accordance with all League rules... with specific details to be determined and communicated prior to the 2026-2027 season.
e) That the B league will be renamed as the Doubles league.
f) That the Doubles league will be operated the same as the former B league... on Wednesdays in accordance with all League rules.
g) That players may choose to play in one or both leagues.
h) That the new Donations funds be used for special purposes as determined by the Executive and not for normal league operations where ever possible.
2. Furthermore the following could be moved and seconded at the AGM.
a) Moved that the Vice President for the Singles league form an action committee to determine and communicate specific Singles league details prior to the 2026-2027 season.
b) Moved that a new “Constitution Committee” be formed to update the league Constitution prior to the 2026-2027 season.
Any discussion or questions can be brought forward to the AGM.
Thanks
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April 17
To all A & B Captains & your teams
The League Awards Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday, May 13 at Legion 133 at 2675 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam (same place as last year). Doors open at 11:30am with food served at 12:00. The cost is $35.00 per person.
Please use the attach document to send a list of your teammates & guests who want to attend along with their choice of Roast Beef and Yorkies or Roasted Chicken Breast along with an e-transfer to Paul Scanlon at 778-879-5427 or scanlonp88@gmail.com or a cheque payable to Paul at address 12197 201B Street, Maple Ridge, BC, V2X3J8. Lists and money must be received no later than Monday, May 4.
The League Annual General Meeting (AGM) is scheduled for Wednesday, May 20 10:00am to 12:30 at Legion 133 at 2675 Shaughnessy Street, Port Coquitlam. An agenda & any other materials will be sent before the meeting. Each team is allowed 2 votes on any business related to their league.
Any questions on either of these events should be directed to Paul.
LMSSL Executive motions for proposal at the AGM on May 20.
1. Moved by the LMSSL EXECUTIVE at the Executive meeting on April 17.
a) That the price for the 2025-2026 Awards luncheon be set at $35 for attendees.
b) That the team registration fee for the 2026-2027 year be set at $325 per team with Registration forms and fees to be sent to Marke by July 31.
c) That the A league will be renamed as the Singles League.
d) That a new Singles league will be operated similar to the former A league... on Thursdays in accordance with all League rules... with specific details to be determined and communicated prior to the 2026-2027 season.
e) That the B league will be renamed as the Doubles league.
f) That the Doubles league will be operated the same as the former B league... on Wednesdays in accordance with all League rules.
g) That players may choose to play in one or both leagues.
h) That the new Donations funds be used for special purposes as determined by the Executive and not for normal league operations where ever possible.
2. Furthermore the following could be moved and seconded at the AGM.
a) Moved that the Vice President for the Singles league form an action committee to determine and communicate specific Singles league details prior to the 2026-2027 season.
b) Moved that a new “Constitution Committee” be formed to update the league Constitution prior to the 2026-2027 season.
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Mid summer Billiards Tournament (2nd annual)
Dogwood Seniors' Snooker Club would like to extend an invitation to all LMSSL members (A or B) to come and enjoy a day of billiards, tasty treats, and even some prizes.
Date: Thursday June 25, 2026
Time: Doors open at 08:30 -- be ready to play by 9am
Location: Dogwood Seniors Centre, 1655 Winslow Ave, Coquitlam, BC V3J 7X1
Entry fee: Only a commitment that you will show up. To ensure that we will finish by early afternoon, entry limited to the first 16 players to register.
Format: Round Robin format with everyone guaranteed at least 3 games.
Preliminary games will be to 100 points, semifinals to 125 points and final game to 150 points. We will try to have referees for as many games as possible, but there will be referees for semi final and final games
Please note the following:
1. Coffee and goodies will be provided
2. Lunch will not be provided but the kitchen serves meals from 11:30 to 1:00 at a reasonable cost. There will be no lunch break so please schedule your lunch when convenient.
3. No lunches in the snooker room. Coffee and goodies only
4. Prizes will be awarded for the winner and high break, as well as some draw prizes so everyone has a chance to win something.
For your reference, the rules of billiards can be found at page 47 of the following link: 2198_WPBSA-Rulebook-2024-25.pdf
To register, send email to hiebertpeter8@gmail.com prior to June 20, 2026. You will receive a reply to inform you if you are in. Please note that only the first 16 to register will be included; however, if you are not in the first 16 and wish to be on a wait list in case someone drops out, please indicate this.
Try to practise beforehand so that your game is in tip top shape.
Hope to see you there !
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Supporting our Lower Mainland Seniors Snooker League
Dear League Members,
The LMSSL has been running at a deficit since Covid. We have managed so far because we collected registration fees for the Covid year, but did not have our usual expenses like Prizes, Tournament Snacks, Referee Clinic, AGM and the Awards Banquet during that period.
We would like to do more for our members, like having all-inclusive tournaments and social events.
Our league is more than just a weekly game of snooker. It is a place for socializing, friendly competition and staying mentally and physically active.
Over the years, many members have asked how they can support the league beyond playing. To make that possible, we have introduced a voluntary donation page to our league website, where members, family and friends can contribute if they wish.
All contributions go directly toward supporting the league, including:
Supporting league activities and events.
Helping keep league fees affordable for our senior members.
Ensuring the long-term sustainability of our league.
Providing a safe, friendly, and healthy social environment for our seniors.
Your name will appear on the LMSSL website Donation Page along with the amount donated, unless you prefer to remain anonymous, in which case we will comply. Unfortunately, we cannot provide tax receipts for your gift. You can donate by E-transfer, cheque or cash. Our Captains can receive any cash donations, that can then be forwarded to the league treasurer Frank Girard.
Here’s the link to the new LMSSL Donations page: https://sites.google.com/view/lmseniorssnookerleague-2020/donations
Methods of payment to donate as follows:.
Payment by Etransfer: lmsslfinance@gmail.com
Payment by cheque payable to: LMSSL or Lower Mainland Seniors Snooker League and mailed to:
Frank Girard 1561 Bramble Lane, Coquitlam, BC, V3E 2T3
Please don’t hesitate to call or email me with questions.
Tony Caya (604) 834-2597 Email: tonycaya1@gmail.com
The success of our league comes from the camaraderie and spirit of its members. Thank you for being a part of what makes the Lower Mainland Seniors Snooker League such a supportive, welcoming and enjoyable community for our seniors.
Sincerely,
LMSSL Executive Committee
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February 15, 2026
Post Season Tournaments (further info on PDF Files for Printing page of website)
Hi Captains,
Tournament Directors Tony Caya and Pat Curley would like to welcome you all to the LMSSL Post Season Tournament 2026.
Please find attached the 2026 Tournament Schedule Dates and Venues, Player Sign Up Sheets and New Rules.
The Post Season Tournament will commence on Monday 30th March and end on Wednesday 15th April. We have 10 events on our schedule at various locations. See attached schedule.
Please complete your Sign Up Sheets on or before Monday 16th March with each team/centre entering one single and one double pairing for the B league. Two singles and two double pairings for the A league. Please forward your Super Senior preferred list of entrants and we'll organize the Super Senior event based on the number of players entered. Call 604-834-2597 or email lmssltournament@gmail.com anytime with questions or concerns.
If you have any spares/ backup singles or doubles teams in any of the A, B or Super Seniors events please forward their names and contact details, and also provide our details to those same players. We can help out with contacting spares/ backup up to a day before the event. We will not be calling players on the morning of the events.
EARLY DRAW: The draw for the round robin groups will take place 24 hours prior to each event in the interests of streamlining the morning process. Players will go directly to their assigned tables with referees' on standby.
HANDICAPS: The season ending handicaps will be used in the B league tournaments. The A league tournaments will have NO HANDICAPS. This season there will be handicaps in the Super Senior tournaments. Super Senior Handicaps will be done by a Handicapping Committee.
All matches will have a Referee. Referees' will be responsible for all calls during the match. Referees' will maintain order in the room regarding players or spectators offering comments during the match unless specifically requested to do so by the Referee. Referee names will be posted at a later date.
The goal of the tournament is to start promptly at 9:30 AM and to finish and return the room to the members at approximately 2:00 PM on the tournament day.
The host centre will be responsible for providing refreshments (to be reimbursed to a maximum of $50 by the league upon receiving a receipt for the items) during the tournament, and will be responsible for ensuring that all tables in the room are reserved for the tournament, and used only for tournament play until completion of the event.Tournament participants or spectators should not be playing on the tables at any time, unless for a tournament match.
We're looking forward to a fun and friendly tournament with some great play too. Please don't hesitate to contact Pat or Tony with questions.
Best Regards,
Tony Caya (604-834-2597)
Patrick Curley (604-710-3473)
Tournament Directors - LMSSL
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February 2, 2026
Pat Curley, one of our league Tournament Directors & a member of the Confederation A team & a Burnaby Firefighter, pulled an unconscious woman from a burning car in Burnaby in October 2025. Pat went into the flames alone in an extremely dangerous situation & pulled her out of the car to safety. He has since received awards and also personal letters recently from both his local MP and the Prime Minister acknowledging his bravery and heroism. Very, very well done, Pat, and very worthy of the recognition you received.
Referee Refresher Clinic
On December 9, we had a Referee Refresher Clinic for 3 hours at the Dogwood Snooker Room. We had 8 certified refs and 17 other players who came to learn.
Stan Ziolkowski and I ran the teaching side of it with lively participation from most of those present. Stan’s specialty is referee deportment and he spent a while teaching us how to look and act the part.
The Q&A session was especially fun with a lot of intelligent questions from our Non Referees.
It was impressive to see such enthusiasm for the rules.
We gave out plenty of material which was kindly photocopied and bound by Tony. We also gave out Peradon ball markers to everyone who needed one and gloves of various sizes to the referees present.
Thanks to Tony, Peter, Phil and others for helping to organize and clean up afterwards, and a special thank you to Al Johnston for getting the coffee and pizza, muffins, donuts, cookies etc.
A true team effort.
From this response it maybe something that can be repeated more often.
For those interested, there were a few rules questions on the WST.TV website (which is the new name for World Snooker’s website). See if you can find it now and get them right. We covered some of them in the seminar.
Wishing everyone a Happy New Year.
Anthony Braganza
Chief Referee
Inaugural Dogwood LMSSL Singles Invitational
Thanks to all that attended our Dogwood Singles Invitational on Tuesday 16th December, 2025. Special thanks to Marke Sedawie, along with League Tournament Director Pat Curley, for spending the entire day with us.
We witnessed some incredible snooker in our inaugural Invitational Singles Double Knockout event. We gathered an elite 16 players from the LMSSL. We had all 16 spots filled within three days, with several more requests to participate that we unfortunately couldn’t fit in to our small room at Dogwood. All 16 players & Referees, in their smart new shirts, along with many volunteers turned up on time! I’m proud to announce that the event went perfectly!
We provided many Draw Prizes. Gift Cards General Draw- 9 x $25 gift cards, $50 winner and $50 High Break with $25 to the runner-up. Donuts. Muffins,donuts & a constant supply of drinks were provided along with a free lunch in our Boulevard Cafe. Many compliments on our delicious Cabbage rolls with perogies & coleslaw enjoyed by al!. We had a hard fought battle all day with Kevin Deroo, Ken Potocky, Dalton Roy, Nelson Lee, Ron Rankin & Wade Wutke making it to the later stages. Our snooker room was full of spectators for the final between Dalton Roy & Kevin Deroo. Dalton eventually won, but not without a valiant fight from Kevin, forcing the competition to the final frame. What an atmosphere! I am proud to announce that we will be staging this event again next year. I received many compliments to share with my group of volunteers... Al Johnston, Peter Hiebert, Phil Davies & our Chief Referee Anthony Braganza.
I’m hoping one or two other venues could put a similar event together in the future.
Winner: Dalton Roy won $50 Gift Card and Trophy
Runner Up: Kevin Deroo won $25 gift Card
High Break: Dalton Roy (48) won $50 Gift Card
My personal thanks go out to all that helped to stage a magnificent event. See you all at the next one!
Congratulations Dalton!
Merry Christmas to you and your families. See you all in the new year!
Tony Caya
Tournament Director
Lower Mainland Senior Snooker League.
September 2025
Congratulations to Stan Ziolkowski of the Confederation A team who won silver at the BC games in his division. Well done, Stan.
August 26, 2025
To all A & B Captains
The Board has asked that home team Captains read out the following reminders at the start of each match before reading out the pairings & handicaps for the 1st games of the match.
Thank you
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Welcome to <visiting team name> to <home team center>. (ie welcome Dogwood to Kennedy)
A few reminders before we get started.
Please remember that this is a social league and we need to treat each other kindly and with respect.
Rule change from Anthony Braganza, Chief Referee…
The words Confer, Consult, Coaching will now be merged into the word COACHING.
Coaching will be allowed 3 times a frame for 30 seconds, after the opponent has finished their turn. This includes any coaching, both away from the table and at the table. Opponents are asked to remind players during their third coaching. Any further coaching will be considered a foul and the team loses their turn. All coaching must stop literally when the cue ball is struck on the first shot of the turn.
If you need a referee for any calls please note that the Referees On Call are <>. (for example, Steve Surinak for Kennedy)
Please turn your cell phones off or to silent or vibrate mode now.
Use a fist bump rather than a handshake to keep it simple.
As always, if any of your teammates are not feeling well or have any “symptoms” they should not come to play thereby keeping everyone safe.
August 8, 2025
To all A & B Captains & their teams
Welcome to the 2025-2026 LMSSL season.
A few reminders as we get ready to start the new season…
The league starts the 1st week in September… Wednesday, Sept 3rd for the “B” league & Thursday, Sept 4th for the “A” league…. 10:00 start time for both leagues.
The “A” league has 4 teams… B-Select, Confederation, Kennedy & Maple Ridge.
The “B” league has 8 teams… Bonsor, Century House, Confederation, Dogwood, Edmonds, Kennedy, Minoru & Pitt Meadows.
Schedules
The “A” & “B” league schedules are attached below & are posted on the PDF Files for Printing page of the website at https://sites.google.com/view/lmseniorssnookerleague-2020/pdf-files-for-printing
Schedules are randomly generated & are “balanced”… meaning each team plays the same number of matches &, as much as possible, the same number of home & away matches & the same number of matches against each other…. without consideration to team locations, travel distances, home & away sequences, etc.
Handicaps
The handicap system for the A league will use a handicap factor of 2 with a maximum spot of 40 with new player Opening Handicaps based on last season’s results and tweaked by the handicap committee.
The handicap system for the B league will use a handicap factor of 2 with a maximum spot of 25 with new player Opening Handicaps based on last season’s results and tweaked by the handicap committee.
A & B handicap reports are posted on the PDF Files for Printing page of the website at https://sites.google.com/view/lmseniorssnookerleague-2020/pdf-files-for-printing
Scoresheets
The Scoresheet with handicapping is on the website to be used for all matches… see important note below re weekly scoresheet completion.
Scoresheets must be sent to me via email or text immediately when the match is completed so that I can get the website updated in a timely manner.
If handwritten, please make sure that the Scoresheets are clearly printed so I don’t need to bother you for clarification.
As always, weekly results, updated handicap reports, league standings, high breaks & weekly scoresheets will be posted each week on the website along with other league information.
The league website link should be stored in your “Favorites” & is located at https://sites.google.com/view/lmseniorssnookerleague-2020/news
When available, each Captain & their Centre should receive a copy of the updated league Constitution for all to review. It will also be posted on the website.
As always, if any of your teammates are not feeling well or have any “symptoms” they should not come to play thereby keeping everyone safe.
Important note re the Scoresheet
Going forward please use the Excel version of the Scoresheet currently available on the Forms & Documents page of the website . You're welcome to take a copy of it and file it on your computer for use during the season. Captains and others are encouraged not to modify the posted Excel version of the Scoresheet. If you're using an old version of the scoresheet please replace with the current version immediately.
Each week the Home team Captain should fill in the Excel version of the scoresheet with their lineup and player handicaps, send it to the Visiting team Captain for them to complete their lineup and player handicaps who would then return to the Home Captain so that both Captains are working with the same version & to provide a printed copy for match day. If changes are needed on match day they can be done manually on the printed copy.
PDF or photo versions of the scoresheet should not be passed back & forth between Captains as they will then have to print it and fill it in by hand.
Rule change from Anthony Braganza, Chief Referee
The words Confer, Consult, Coaching will now be merged into the word COACHING.
Coaching will be allowed 3 times a frame for 30 seconds, after the opponent has finished their turn. This includes any coaching, both away from the table and at the table. Opponents are asked to remind players during their third coaching. Any further coaching will be considered a foul and the team loses their turn. All coaching must stop literally when the cue ball is struck on the first shot of the turn.
Reminder
The League Code of Conduct (Article 4 in the Constitution) that says… Generally speaking, snooker is most often played without a referee or umpire. Therefore the welfare of our seniors' snooker league relies on the personal integrity and decorum of all of its members, irrespective of how competitive they may be. Players should conduct themselves in a disciplined manner, demonstrating courtesy at all times and thereby promoting the etiquette and traditions of snooker.
Looking forward to another enjoyable season.
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