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Plaza | ||||
Plaza B | ||||
Nomads | ||||
Castaways | ||||
Longton Pool | ||||
Bank Shot | ||||
Spitfires B | ||||
Spitfires A | ||||
Longton SV |
John Marston | ||||
Sneyd Arms | ||||
Manor A | ||||
Manor B | ||||
Plaza Rejects | ||||
Renergades B | ||||
SuperSharks | ||||
Retro Renergades | ||||
Cricketers Arms | ||||
Corner Pin | ||||
The Vine | ||||
Princess Royal | ||||
Pocket Aces | ||||
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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.