LAYZELLS Spring Cup 2012
Sunday 15 April 2012 @ Layzells
'Norris Springs up to the Challenge'
Dave NORRIS won the Layzells Spring Challenge 2012 title to his list on Sunday held at Layzells Tavern. This was his first competition win in 9 years. A field of 37 entries all returning players 27 of which play in the current Premier League and 21 entries from the current top 32 Island Ranked Players.
Preliminary Round
There were 5 matches to play. The Closest matches were between Premiership players Dan Sutton and Paul Newell 4-3 and host Trev Layzell and son Matt Layzells 3-4. Mick Fletcher and Ian Butcher went to a final from with Mick winning 4 - 3.
1st Round
3 of the 16 matches needed to be decided on the final frame.
Lasts 16
In the last 16 saw 2 close matches between Tony Gray and Jamie O'Donnell 3-4. progress to the Quater Finals
Quarter Finals
With 5 Premier League Players against 3 Lower League players it looked like the writing was on the wall. It was with all matches going in favour of Premier League players except for Dave Norris. Aaron turn round his match againstr Phil Blanchard to win 5-3. Matt Champ was unable to tame Paul Rogers but still lept to #69 in the rankings for his efforts.
Semi Finals
Halfway Houses players battled it out and Aaron beat Tony Gray Jr 5 - 2 and Dave Norris beat Tom King winner Paul Rogers 5 - 2 to set up a final with Aaron.
The FINAL
The rankings and league position would suggest that Aaron was the favorite. Aaron currently leadin the Premier averages and Dave currrently leading Division 1 Averages. The payers went down to the line with Aaron to putting up a good fight winning 5 frames but it ended 6-5 to Dave and he walked away with £150. Aaron was disappointed to lose but seemed pleased with his £80 runners up Prize money.
Plate
George Mall won £60 with a field of 12 Players who took part.
The £5 discount for players outside the top 32 will continue for the next competition.
If anyone has any feedback comments or suggestions on the way competitions are run please let me know.
Thanks to all that attended, and to Layzells for hosting.

Aaron ARMSTRONG 5 - 6 Dave NORRIS
Spring Challenge Finalists
Plate Finalist
George MALL 3 - 1 Wayne BRETT