Testimonials about the UK Snooker League Community

Nick Mitchell, Stafford & District Snooker & Billiards League

"Since the launch of the UK League Snooker Community web site for the start of the Stafford and district snooker league season in January 2004, it has been a huge success. The site gives players up to date league tables and player statistics which are generally updated within 5 days of the last matches played. Before the site was launched it could take upto 10 days for results to appear in the local paper and some weeks the leagues were omitted if space was tight. I particularly like the ability to view all player statistics for each league. This covers everything from total games won/ lost, a record of all high breaks and even the points scores in individual frames. I believe the rankings of players will be used to select players for teams to represent Stafford Town in competitions. Incidentally, I print off copies of the leagues and player statistics each week and place them on our club notice board so that people who dont have internet access can see them."

Martin Payne, Kidderminster & District Snooker League

"Since we started using the website for our snooker league its amazing how many people have took an interest in the results of other teams. As soon as a match card is received I put it on the website, sometimes straight after a match so it is as up to date as possible and I have people I dont even know coming up to me and saying "Thanks for updating it so quick". It has put the interest back in our league which has been lost for some time and I am sure it is making the league more appealing to the younger members of our league. Overall it has made our league alot clearer for players to keep up to date with, alot easier to administrate and full of all the stats anyone could want. Couldn`t recommend it more."

Gary Carter, Selby & District Snooker League

"I have been using the UK League Snooker Website to administer the Selby and District Snooker League for only five weeks and it is an instant success with the players. The website not only looks good but is also presented in a way that ensures tables, results, fixtures and statistics can be quickly and easily accessed. The administration of the league is simple too, it takes only 30-45 minutes to complete a weekly update with minimal typing. I am sure that many snooker committees want to promote their local leagues and at the same time give the players comprehensive and easily obtainable information; the answer to this is UK League Snooker."

Barry Adlington, Ormskirk & District Snooker League

"We are in our second season subcribing to the online snooker website and I administer for the Ormskirk and District Amateur Snooker League. All our players find the website an excellent source of obtaining information about results, fixtures etc. I have many e-mails saying how thorough the site is and Richard can only be praised on his effort and input to the site. I am sure our snooker league will continue to use this facility for many years to come."

Derek Court, Bishops Stortford & District Snooker League

"Hardly a year has not gone by where we haven‘t tried to get our league tables published in the local paper all without success, so when UK League Snooker Community website came along it was a dream come true. Now every player can log on and see almost as soon as his match has finished how his team stands in the league and not only that but how his own performance rates against others. Without doubt it gives a comprehensive picture of every aspect of the game. I was surprised that even whilst setting up the backlog of three months fixtures and results I was getting phone calls and emails all praising it. I must say thank you to Richard for his co-operation for making the necessary changes to accommodate our format."

Andy Dines, Maidstone & District Snooker League

"I was getting very frustrated with the speed at which information from our league got down the grapevine, and decided that it was about time they caught up with the rest of us and started using the internet. Like some others I initially thought about setting up my own database but then luckily stumbled across this site, which has proved superb in the ease of use and information available. The benefit of using it free for one season has given us the opoortunity to pursuade even the 'old school' that it is the way forward, and feedback is excellent from all visiting and using the site. Our league runs differently from many others in that we have a doubles game as well as singles and Richard accommodated us with no fuss and a willingness to help, and has done an excellent job! Many congratulations on a superbly run system and I hope we will use it permanantly from now on."

Iain Wallwork, Bootle Snooker League

"We have had our results published in the local free paper for over 50 years but during the last 10 years it was hit and miss whether the results were published. Consequently we believe our league has suffered, so we decided to start our own website which was a success in many ways but hard to manage as I did not have enough knowledge to run it as a database, because of this time was against us getting the details in the right place on the website. So I looked for an easier method of entering the information, there it was UK League Snooker. Since using this website I have found that it is the easiest of websites to use and only takes about 15 minutes per division to enter the week’s records. Quite a few players have remarked on what a good well laid out website it really is. Also the way the statistics of the players are automatically updated the moment you as the administrator confirm the result to be correct, and the ability to discuss topics between leagues on the main forum or between teams in your league in the forum in your section of the site. Finally I would like to thank Richard for his time in adapting the site to the format that our league uses."

Tony Carr, Cambridge & District Billiards & Snooker Leagues

"This site has already proved beyond doubt to be a success for our League, the wealth of information that is now available to Clubs and players alike is second to none. League Tables, results and Player Stats are now available within 48 hours of games being played which in itself is creating more of an interest than ever before. Supply of infomation used to be restricted to monthly league meetings and then players had to rely on that being fed back to them, now for the first time players can view the information when they want. We can only see our league going from strength to strength in future and would say a big thank you to Richard for adapting to our League format and for the speed of response if we have a problem or query."

Barrie Judd, Rotherham & District Snooker League

"Excellent Site. Searched the Web for examples of other Snooker Leagues in order to prepare for our own and discovered League Snooker. No need for lengthy HTML coding and automation of spreadsheets for uploading - Snooker League does it all for you. Very easy to Setup and Administer with the added bonus of saving a fortune on not having to mail 64 teams the results and tables every fortnight!"

Steve McMillan, North Merseyside Catholic Snooker League

"This site is excellent and just what I was looking for. I had thought about starting one for our league up from scratch, but somehow (I don’t remember how) stumbled across this. The site is user friendly for the administrators as well as the users, and the amount of information contained in it can be used effectively. Our table is updated within a few days of a set of fixtures, ready for the next week, which is an improvement on relying on tables and results being posted through the mail. A number of players from different teams have come to me and mentioned how they check the site every week for updates, as well as checking on their own progress in the players list etc. It makes it worthwhile knowing that the site is being used to good effect. I hope our league continues to use this site for many years to come."

Jim Meek, Sudbury & District Snooker League

"After the first season of being a member of the League's Snooker Community Website and after getting over the first few hiccoughs, I found it a great help on cutting down on paperwork and administration. I feel the main benefits from this is that all the players can keep up with the results and the positions in the league table without having to wait until the local newspaper arrives or to phoning myself to ask. I also feel that it encourages players to take an active interest in the snooker world and not just play their game and go home. Other benefits are that it saves on numerous phone calls and also postage. I can safely say that from my point of view it has been a success and long may it continue."

John Corry, Vice Chairman, Plymouth & District Billiards & Snooker League

"Having entered data myself so far this season and having formerly occupied the position as league results secretary, I know that this tool will ease the burden of collating data and production of accurate tables & statistics all at the expense of less than two hours per week for all three P & D leagues. We have a large population in our region with a healthy mix of young and not so young snooker & billiards players. It seems to me that the "elder" statesmen amongst our members are the most interested in this site and information that is available. Yes we too have the odd dinosaur resistant to change in the name of progress but the benefits of this site are slowly winning those few around. For any new visitors to this site who are interested in what they see and are wondering if it will fit their league's need, I say "go for it" take up the option to try before you subscribe. But be warned you will be smitten; UK league snooker will be at the top of your browser favourites list before you know it."

Derek Thompson, Medway Messenger Snooker League

"After having access to the website for this season many of our players have given the 'thumbs-up' to it. We still send the weekly results to our sponsors, the Medway Messenger newspaper, where a match report and league table appears, but players can now access more information regarding their individual records and stats. I was initially apprehensive about entering the results each week, but 45-60 mins is enough to input everything. I know how easy it is to make a mistake when changing League tables, but thanks to Richard, life is a lot easier."

Steve Evans, Rugby & District Snooker League

"League Snooker is the best on-line snooker league site. Setting up and configuring couldn't be simpler. Players statistics are brilliant and all my league members who view the site almost daily think it is absolutley great. The site support offered by Richard is also invalueable. From using 4 or 5 spreadsheets to record players/match/competition results to now using one point of data entry on the on-line site, saves me 70% of the time I used to take."

Tony Wilson, Tunbridge Wells & District Snooker League

"This is my first year as Fixtures Secretary, and in preparation for the new Season I had it in mind to construct a web or blog-site that could be accessed by players in order to read and submit results. I didn't have a clue how I was going to go about this, but whilst surfing the 'Net for ideas I came across LeagueSnooker.co.uk. I looked at the details of other Leagues from previous seasons, and thought it would be the ideal format for use in our League. Although relatively early in the season, the feedback that I have had so far from players is very positive and commendable, and from my own point of view I have found the site very quick and easy to use when inputting weekly results, and Richard has been very prompt and helpful in response to my queries. The information now available on this site has certainly added a new "dimension" to our League, and very much brought it into the 21st Century."

Rob Day, Tenby & District Pool League

"I came across leaguesnooker.co.uk when I was looking for an easier way to manage our district pool league. I could see immediately that, although primarily a snooker league administrative tool, the site could be tailored for a pool league with no great issues, so I signed up. It is so easy to use and takes the pain out of managing and updating fixtures and league tables. Our league results come in Monday night, and by Tuesday morning everything is done. Couldn't be easier! I pity the person who has to manage a league using paper and pen - when there is such a good system here which saves time, effort and above all - the stress involved in running a pool/snooker league."

Tony Cook, Cleveland Billiards & Snooker League

"UK League Snooker is certainly the best web based solution available. The ability to view the scorecard for every match is a major plus for us. The way the site organises player stats is excellent. I administer two divisions each week, and it takes me only 30 minutes...fantastic!! I am looking forward to using the site for our cup competitions also. Lots of our players have commented about how brilliant the site is and how it delivers all the information they need in a well laid out manner and within a couple of days of the matches finishing. Previously league tables were only distributed at the monthly committee meeting."

David Coulthard, Malton - Norton & District Snooker League

As Secreatary of my local league, i felt my suggestion of joining the UK Snooker League Community was met with an air of trepidation. Once we were a few weeks into the season and players could access information and personal performance, I could feel the change in players attitudes and opinions. With the season in full flow the number of players commenting on the site was beyond my expectation, now players are accessing information on other teams in the Community! This site has opened a door for our league, we have liaised with other teams and arranged and played friendly matches. From an administrative point of view, i challenge anyone to find a more user friendly site. Richard has truly developed an excellent product and I commend him on that. Looking forward to next season!

Tony Smith. Malvern & District Snooker League

"I was administering our snooker league on a 97 office database which required updating. I was also being "nagged"by my members for a website for our league. On searching the world wide web I came across UK Snooker League Community and could'nt believe my luck. I have now been using this website to administer our league since September of this year (2007) with great success and much enthusiasm from our league members who now have access to up to date results, league tables, Player Stats, etc at any time. I would like to thank Richard for developing this excellent site and for his prompt assistance in setting our league up and resolving any problems I have come across."

Brian Jennians, Southport & District Amateur Snooker League

"I have been using UK League Snooker for two months now and have found everything going very smoothly. Inputting the results is ideal for me as I can put in individual games played as the score cards arrive, and not have to wait until all the weeks results are in. This means all the players are as up to date as I am at any time by just logging on. I have had nothing but positive feedback from all the members of my league and am sure we will be continuing to use UK League Snooker in the coming seasons. If any other snooker league is thinking about joining I am sure they will find Richard very helpful in setting you up in a first class system."

Tony Cook, Garston & District Snooker League, Liverpool

"On behalf of the Garston & District Snooker League, I would like to pay great testimony to the way the website is set up and how successful it is. It has created interest from every player and club within the league. It is the first time in the league's history that we can now view how every match has been played, we can see the players in form that also helps our selection policy for the local Inter League competitions. We can now plan matches against opposition at the touch of a button. Every player is now pro-active because of the player rankings system. It has also given every player the ability to contact one another through the forum and all contact details...So far it has been a huge success and it will only get better....I recommend any league looking to create their own website, to seriously consider joining the UK League Snooker community."