Stoke Pool League est.1978

Formed in 1978, the Stoke Pool League has proudly stood at the forefront of Staffordshire’s cue sports scene for over 47 years. Originally rooted in the Longton and Blurton areas—once rich with bustling public houses—the league quickly earned a reputation for excellence, becoming synonymous with top-class Tuesday night pool.
Since 1985, the league has been passionately run by George Bradbury and Tony Hazledine, whose dedication and commitment have played a pivotal role in building and sustaining the league’s legacy. Joined in the late 2000s by Paul Ward, the committee continues to innovate and raise the bar season after season. The most recent addition to the team, Lee Baskerville, has taken the reins of managing competitions, adding fresh energy to an already dynamic group....

Since 1978 the league has prided its self in providing top class pool on a Tuesdays night. Since the eighties the chairman and secretary have ensured that Stoke Pool League is the counties number one Tuesday pool league in Staffordshire ..........

The Stoke Pool League takes pride in being Staffordshire’s number one Tuesday night league, delivering high standards of competition and sportsmanship for nearly five decades. The league boasts a number of pioneering achievements, including: The introduction of the One Frame KO competition—a format first trialled during the Rileys era. Now widely imitated, this unique Double Elimination tournament involves over 125 single-frame matches, culminating in the  crowning of a true champion. A tech-forward approach with the introduction of LeagueAppLive, a mobile app that allows players and fans to track live scores across the league, replacing the old pen-and-paper systems. The ongoing development of a vibrant singles league, run in partnership with valued venue sponsors Plaza Snooker & Pool.
  A season-ending Three-Person Team Competition, linked to league standings and proudly sponsored this year by One Stop Computers. The league also leads the way in refereeing excellence, with three committee members qualifying as official referees and representing England at international level,a rare accolade in grassroots leagues.
  Adding a media-savvy twist to the traditional league setup, live match streaming is now available via Plaza’s dedicated YouTube channel. Match nights are streamed live and shared via the Facebook group Stoke Pool League Streams, with an ever-growing library of over 200 recorded matches available for fans to enjoy.
  With a rich history, forward-thinking leadership, and unwavering commitment to excellence, the Stoke Pool League continues to raise the standard of amateur pool—showing that on Tuesday nights in Staffordshire, there’s only one place to be.

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One Stop Computers based in London Road Stoke .Plaza Snooker & Pool. The Lambourne Inn will again be our home for league meetings. We are proud this season to welcome TEN new companies to be the seasons calendar sponsors . Our merits sponsor once again this season is Neil Jones ..Thanks ....