THOMPSON RETAINS TOP SPOT

The end of the 2008 Ladies tour saw an exciting finish to the fight for top spot. With Emma Cunningham provisionally ranked number 1 going into the final tour on 88 points and Sue close behind with 84, it was always going to be a tense finish to the season and all down to this performance.

As the first days play came to an end both players were comfortably through to the quarter final stages, and each won through their Sunday morning 9am fixture with the same score line of 6-3. The semi’s saw Sue matched up against current world champion Lynette Horsburgh and Emma was to play Tour 4 winner Collette Henriksen. Both games were very close fought battles ending in final frame deciders. It was Sue to prevail from the all Scottish affair but Emma’s hopes of starting the new season as number 1 were dashed as Welsh international Collette won through to the final. Sue went on to clinch the final and collected the 14 points awarded to the winner with Emma taking 8 points for the semi final appearance. This means Sue will start as number 1 with 98 points with Emma following closely on 96.

With an excellent finish to yet another very successful year on the ladies tour we would like to thank all of the players for their continued support. We look forward to seeing you all next year and welcome any new players to the 2009 EPA international tour. To play your chosen sport at what we feel is the highest level in ladies pool is an honour and privilege and to play alongside the greats is a truly rewarding experience in itself. If anyone would like any information regarding the tour please contact us using the contact link at the top.

THOMPSON TAKES TOUR 5

Sue Thompson retains the number 1 spot for the beginning of the 2009 season by winning the fifth and final tour event of 2008. Sue encountered some very tough opposition and close fought games on her way to claiming the final tour event including young up and coming player Michaela Lester (5-2), Ex England international Sue Fletcher (5-0), Ex Bapto World champion Jo Kent (5-1), England international Liesa Conlin (6-3), a deciding frame nail biter with current world champion Lynette Horsburgh (6-5) before meeting tour 4 winner Collette Henriksen in the final, which resulted in another final frame shoot out with Sue eventually taking it 7-6.

PLATE VICTORY FOR JO COE

Jo Coe finishes off great year in pool by landing the final plate prize of this year’s tour. Earlier this year Jo qualified for the England squad in great Yarmouth. Jo was beaten in the main event in round 2 by world champion Lynette Horsburgh. Jo played some quality opponents in the plate including Tracey Ayling (4-2), England teammate Clare seaman (4-3), Tour 4 plate winner Mary Cunningham (5-0), Kerry Griffiths (5-4) before meeting Sarah Day in the final for a final frame decider which went Jo’s way.