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Thursday, May 01, 2025
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Finals & Semi-Final Highlight Bermuda Snooker Round-Up
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 RAA Champions IslandStats.com
RAA Snatch Keen Cup in Final Ball Thriller at Sandys
The Sandys Boat Club played host to a dramatic Keen Cup final that went right down to the wire, with RAA ultimately clinching victory in a nail-biting deciding frame against the home side.
Paul Fedden gave Sandys a flying start in the opening game, comfortably defeating Keino Zuill 74-41. RAA captain Kenya Trott came agonisingly close to levelling the tie in the second frame against Peter Bromby, but narrowly missed out on the final black ball, losing 54-48.
RAA responded in the third game, with Arron Bean pulling one back for his team, defeating Richie Beale 66-34. The comeback continued in the fourth frame, as Kyle Williams equalised for RAA in an epic tactical battle against Martin Siese. The tension was palpable as Williams clinched the frame on the final black ball, winning 59-54 and levelling the overall score at 2-2.
With the Keen Cup hanging in the balance, a tie-break was drawn, pitting Williams against Siese once again for all the glory. Siese started strongly, racking up a 26-point lead without reply. However, the frame then descended into another captivating tactical affair, with Williams showing immense resilience. He hung on, clawing back the deficit point by point, and in a stunning repeat of their earlier encounter, snatched victory from Siese on the final black ball, winning 62-58 and securing the Keen Cup for RAA in the most dramatic fashion.
Dziak Stuns Garrod with DeSilva Cup Whitewash
Meanwhile, there was a major shock at Watford Sports Club as Todd Dziak pulled off the biggest win of his snooker career, whitewashing Matt Garrod 4-0 to claim the prestigious Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup.
Dziak was in inspired form, winning the frames 49-31, 57-15, 60-21, and 66-41, leaving Garrod with no answer on the night.
Fedden & Moniz Book Bermuda Open Doubles Final Spot
Elsewhere, Paul Fedden continued his strong showing on the table, this time partnering with Tyler Moniz to secure their place in the final of the Bermuda Open Doubles.
Playing at the Spanish Point Boat Club, Fedden and Moniz defeated Alan Smith & Fred Richardson 2-0, winning their semi-final clash 56-39 and 63-49.
Their opponents in the final are yet to be determined, promising another exciting chapter in Bermuda's Snooker scene.
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Thursday, April 10, 2025
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Snooker Action Hot with Cup Final, Semi-Finals, & Quarter-Finals
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 DeSilva, Tucker, Marszalek & Bremar IslandStats.com
Island Construction Cup Final
Island Construction Cup Final: Warwick Workman’s Club Triumphs
Warwick Workman’s Club Two 3 RAA 1
Warwick Workman’s Club defeated RAA in the final to Clinch Island Construction Cup Glory.
Steve Tucker opened the scoring for Warwick when he defeated Kenya Trott 52-16 in the 1st game
Warwick Captain, Steven Bremar made it 2 - 0 when he defeated Kyle Williamd 55-20 in the 2nd game
The 3rd game however, saw RAA's Aaron Bean pull one back, defeating out Zane DeSIlva 61-41
It was Henryk Marszalek who completed the win for Warwick in the 4th game, seeing off Keino Zuill 54-37 to take the ICS cup back to Warwick Workman’s Club.
Bermuda Open Doubles Intense Battles
1st Round
The Bermuda Open Doubles competition saw some thrilling first-round matches.
Paul Fedden and Tyler Moniz staged a comeback to defeat Gary Bascome and Winslow Smith 2-1, with scores of 36-48, 69-57, and 61-29. Fedden and Moniz now advance to face John Orr and Matt Garrod in the Quarter-Finals.
Alan Smith and Fed Richardson secured a 2-0 victory over Henryk Marszalek and Richard Burton, with scores of 62-28 and 48-42. Smith and Richardson will now compete in the Semi-Finals against the winner of the Fedden/Moniz vs. Orr/Garrod Quarter-Final.
Bermuda Open Singles: Race to the Final
The Bermuda Open Singles tournament progressed with crucial semi-final and quarter-final matches.
John Orr booked his spot in the final after a closely contested 3-2 victory over Keino Zuill. The scores were 48-22, 27-54, 24-51, 59-41, and 61-40. Orr now awaits his opponent in the final, which will be held at Watford Sports Club.
In a Quarter-Final clash, defending champion Steven Bremar defeated Aaron Bean 2-0, with scores of 53-30 and 39-14. Bremar will now face Henryk Marszalek in the Semi-Finals.
Keen Cup Semi-Final Sandys Boat Club Advance
Sandys Boat Club 3 Spanish Point Boat Club One 0
Sandys Boat Club secured a dominant 3-0 victory over Spanish Point Boat Club One in the Keen Cup Semi-Final.
Tyler Siese gave Sandys a strong start, defeating Alex Hooper 52-28.
Martin Siese extended Sandys' lead, overcoming Stewart Greenslade 56-22 in the second game.
Paul Fedden completed the Sandys whitewash, defeating Chris Dakin 64-22, setting up a final showdown with RAA.
This snooker action provided a compelling mix of Cup Finals, tournament progression, and closely fought matches, showcasing the depth of talent and passion for the sport in Bermuda.
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Thursday, March 27, 2025
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Snooker Scene Buzzing Across Multiple Competitions
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 Steven Bremar IslandStats.com
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Delivers Drama
The Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup saw its share of drama and close encounters.
In a Second Round match, Steven Bremar staged a comeback to defeat Richard Burton 2-1. After Burton took the first frame, Bremar won the subsequent two to secure his progression. Bremar is set to face Nadanja Bailey in the Quarter-Finals.
Matt Garrod also came from behind in a Quarter-Final clash, defeating Aaron Bean 2-1. Bean won the first frame, but Garrod responded with two consecutive wins to advance. Garrod will now play the winner of Steven Bremar and Nadanja Bailey in the Semi-Finals.
Todd Dziak secured a 2-0 victory over Zane DeSilva in another Quarter-Final match. Dziak's consistent performance saw him advance to the Semi-Finals, where he will face John Orr.
Bermuda Open SIngles Sees Intense Battles
The Bermuda Open Singles also provided thrilling matches.
Keino Zuill came from behind to win 2-1 against Todd Dziak in a Quarter-Final. Dziak won the first frame, but Zuill fought back to win the next two.
John Orr defeated Paul Fedden 2-0 in another Quarter-Final, setting up a Semi-Final clash with Zuill.
Steven Bremar defeated Chris Dakin 2-0 in a Second Round match, while Tyler Moniz defeated Richard Burton 2-0 in another Second Round encounter. Moniz is now scheduled to face Gary Bascome in the Quarter-Finals.
Snooker League Concludes with Decisive Results
Warwick Workman’s Club Two 4 RAA 1
The Snooker League season reached its climax with crucial matches determining the final standings.
Warwick Workman’s Club Two were crowned league champions despite a 4-1 defeat to fourth-placed RAA. Aaron Bean initially gave RAA the lead, but Warwick leveled through Zane DeSilva.
Henryk Marszalek then put Warwick ahead, before Steven Bremar clinched the match, with a close victory. In the doubles, Bremar/DeSilva secured the league championship for Warwick, completing the league championship win remaining undefeated for the entire season.
Sandys Boat Club 4 Spanish Point Boat Club 1
Paul Fedden opened the scoring for Sandys when he defeated Richard Burton 61-37. Martin Siese made it 2-0 for Sandys, when he defeated Tyler Moniz 42-31
Richie Beale made it 3-0, when he defeated Alan Smith in the first of their 2 games together, 58-36, Smith got Spanish Point on the board, when he defeated Beale 61-47 in their 2nd game together
The Doubles match saw Siese/Fedden completed the win for Sandys when they defeated Moniz/Burton 59-16.
Warwick Workman’s Club One 3 Spanish Point Boat Club One 2
Gary Bascome gave an early lead to Warwick, when he defeated Alex Hooper 65-24 in the 1st game. Todd Dziak equalised for Point in the next however, beating Pamela Quadroy 57-37 in the 1st of their 2 frames together
The doubles was played next and saw Warwick duo Smith/Bascome defeat Hooper/Greenslade 81-24
Winslow Smith extended the lead for Warwick in the next game, overcoming Stewart Greenslade 70-12. Todd Dziak pulled one back for Spanish Point when he saw off Pamela Quadroy in the 2nd of their 2 games together, 44-6.
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Thursday, March 13, 2025
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Bermuda Open, DeSilva Memorial & Warwick Dominates League
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The Bermuda Open Singles saw early drama and decisive victories, while Warwick Workman's Club Two secured a commanding lead in the league standings.
Bermuda Open Singles Round 1
Todd Dziak delivered a convincing performance, defeating Zane DeSilva 2-0 with scores of 57-37 and 45-29. Dziak now advances to face Pamela Quadroy in Round 2.
In a thrilling comeback, Aaron Bean overcame Nadanja Bailey 2-1. Bailey took the first game 65-37, but Bean rallied to win the second 41-28 and clinched the match with a 66-23 victory in the third. Bean will now face the winner of Steven Bremar vs Chris Dakin in Round 2.
Bermuda Open Singles Round 2
Paul Fedden secured a comfortable 2-0 victory over Stephen Tucker (58-35, 54-22) and will now face John Orr in the Quarter-Finals.
Henryk Marszalek also advanced with a 2-0 win over Mark Iris (60-27, 52-26). His Quarter-Final opponent is yet to be determined.
John Orr defeated Martin Siese 2-0 in two close black ball games (48-40, 53-46) and will face Fedden in the Quarter-Finals.
Gary Bascome cruised to a 2-0 victory over Jimmy McGill (55-22, 69-22) and will now play the winner of Tyler Moniz vs Richard Burton.
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Round 2
Nadanja Bailey defeated Aaron Burrows 2-0 (49-19, 66-42) and will face the winner of Steven Bremar vs Richard Burton in the Quarter-Finals.
Zane DeSilva edged out Chris Dakin 2-1. DeSilva won the first game 69-34, Dakin levelled the match with a 55-47 victory in the second, but DeSilva closed it out 64-38 in the third. He will now face Todd Dziak in the Quarter-Finals.
League
RAA3 Spanish Point Boat Club Two 2
Keino Zuill got RAA off to a flying start when he overcame Tyler Moniz in the 1st of their 2 games together, 49-20.
Kyle Williams made it 2 - 0 for RAA when he defeated Alan Smith in a convincing win, 78-22.
Spanish Point got one back in the next match, when Richard Burton overcame Kenya Trott, 60-23.
The 4th game saw Moniz level the game for Spanish Point, defeating Zuill 57-24 in the 2nd of their 2 games together.
With it all to play for at the doubles, it was RAA duo of Bean, and Williams who clinched victory, defeating Burton, and Smith 55-39
Warwick Workman’s Club Two 5 Spanish Point Boat Club One 0
Henryk Marszalek gave Warwick an early lead, when he defeated Stewart Greenslade 64-17 in the 1st of their 2 games together.
Steven Bremar extended the lead for Warwick, when he edged Todd Dziak 51-48 in the 2nd game.
It was 3 for Warwick, when Henryk Marszalek defeated Greenslade for the 2nd time, 92-15.
Zane DeSilva made it 4 for Warwick, defeating Alex Hooper 48-36
Warwick duo Bremar, and DeSIlva completed the whitewash when they defeated Hooper, and Dziak 56-42 in the doubles.
This clean sweep by Warwick gives them a virtually unassailable lead in the league championship, all but guaranteeing them a 2nd successive league win.
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Thursday, March 06, 2025
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Snooker Tournaments in Full Flow Across the Island
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 Richie Beale, Martin Siese, Paul Fedden IslandStats.com
Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge Cup
Sandys Boat Club 3 RAA 0
The final of the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge Cup was about to unfold. Paul Fedden, a veteran with nerves of steel, stepped up to the table. He faced Keino Zuill, a formidable opponent, but Fedden's focus was unwavering. The first game was a tense affair, every shot calculated, but Fedden's experience shone through. He clinched the first victory, 53-32, giving Sandys Boat Club a flying start.
The momentum shifted to Sandys Boat Club. Captain Martin Siese, a leader both on and off the table, took on Aaron Bean. Siese's strategic play and precision proved too much for Bean. Siese secured the second win, 64-29, putting Sandys on the brink of victory.
Richie Beale stepped up, the weight of expectation on his shoulders. He faced Kyle Williams, but Beale was determined to finish the job. With steady hands and a calm demeanor, Beale delivered the final blow, winning 53-32. Sandys Boat Club erupted in celebration. They had done it – a clean sweep to retain the Mike Zimmerman Team Challenge Cup.
Island Construction Services Cup Semis Final
Warwick Workman's Club Two 3 Spanish Point Boat Club One 1
The Island Construction Services Cup Semi-Finals were underway. Warwick Workman's Club Two faced Spanish Point Boat Club One.
Todd Dziak of Spanish Point drew first blood, defeating Warwick Captain Steven Bremar 62-23.
But Warwick was not to be deterred. Henryk Marszalek leveled the match, defeating Chris Dakin 50-22. Warwick's confidence surged.
Stephen Tucker overcame Fred Richardson 53-36, putting Warwick in the lead.
The fate of Spanish Point was sealed when Zane Desilva clinched the win for Warwick, defeating Alex Hooper 55-24. Warwick Workman's Club Two would advance to the final, setting up a clash with RAA.
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Round 2
The Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup saw intense individual battles. In Round 2, Matt Garrod defeated Stephen Tucker in two straight games, 54-47, 71-60..
John Orr staged a comeback against Winslow Smith. Smith won the first game 58-35, but Orr rallied to win the next two, 62-22, 49-41. Henryk Marszalek defeated Keino Zuill in two straight games, 65-5, 56-39. Aaron Bean also secured a straight-set victory over Tyler Moniz, 47-37, 47-11.
Round 3 of the Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup continued the drama. Marszalek faced Orr. Orr, showing his resilience, came from behind to win 2-1. Marszalek won the first game 61-35, but Orr fought back to win the next two, 50-33, 61-37. Orr became the first player to reach the Semi-Finals.
Tony DeSilva Memorial Cup Round 3
Marszalek faced Orr, where Orr would once again come from behind to win 2 - 1. Marszalek won the first game 61-35, but Orr drew level at 1 - 1 winning the second game 50-33, before closing out the match winning the third game 61-37.
Orr is the 1st player to reach the Semi-Finals.
Bermuda Open Singles Round One
The Bermuda Open Singles Round One also provided compelling matches. Keino Zuill displayed his dominance, defeating Kenya Trott in two straight games, 71-12, 58-23.
Zuill then continued his winning streak, defeating Winslow Smith in straight sets, 58-27, 56-21. Zuill's opponent in the Quarter-Finals remained to be determined.
Henryk Marszalek defeated Alan Smith in two games, 73-48, 23-20, and was set to face Mark Iris in Round 2.
Paul Fedden and Matt Garrod battled fiercely. Fedden took the lead, 52-51, but Garrod leveled the match, 51-47. Fedden, however, secured the win in the final game, 59-48.
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