Welsh Under 19´s Season 2009/10
- Welsh Under 19´s Event 1
- Welsh Under 19´s Event 2
- Welsh Under 19´s Event 3
- Welsh Under 19´s Championship
Welsh Under 19´s Championship / Morriston Snooker Club / 3 January 2010
Jamie Clarke (Llanelli) is the new Welsh Under 19’s Champion after winning this event, his first junior ranking tournament win of the season.
He reached the final without dropping a frame, beating junior internationals Daniel Norris and Jerry Connors along the way.
Dale Lawrence (Swansea) also reached the final without the loss of a frame, beating internationals Kristian Phelps and Duane Jones in fine style.
Surprise of the tournament was the first round defeat of No. 1 seed Jak Jones, although he was beaten by Cory Rees who is capable of beating anyone on his day.
The final was an exciting affair with both players attacking at every opportunity. Dale led 2 - 1 before Jamie finally gained the upper hand to take the last 2 frames for a 3 – 2 win and the title of Welsh Under 19 Champion.
Quarter Finals
Jerry Connors (Cardiff) 2 - 1 Cory Rees (Bridgend)
Jamie Clarke (Llanelli) 2 - 0 Daniel Norris (Aberdare)
Dale Lawrence (Swansea) 2 - 0 Kristian Phelps (Swansea)
Duane Jones (Mountain Ash) 2 - 0 Kishan Hirani (Cardiff)
Semi Finals
Jamie Clarke 2 - 0 Jerry Connors
Dale Lawrence 2 – 0 Duane Jones
Final
Jamie Clarke 3 – 2 Dale Lawrence
Plate Final
Jak Jones (Cwmbran) redeemed himself somewhat by winning the plate competition, beating Cardiff's Luke Haines 2- 0 in the final.
Despite his first round defeat, Jak Jones finishes the under 19s season in 2nd place with Duane Jones finishing in top place. These two player's will now represent Wales at the European Under 19’s. Championship to be held in Malta in March. The winner of this event will be invited to join the professional main tour for next season. This is a tremendous opportunity for two of Wales outstanding young prospects.
The top six placed player's who will represent Wales at the Home International Championship later this year are:
1) Duane Jones 1440 points
2) Jak Jones 1350
3) Dale Lawrence 1290
4) Jamie Clarke 1260
5) Daniel Norris 1050
6) Jerry Connors 1020
Welsh Under 19´s Event 3 / Morriston Snooker Club / 3 January 2010
The fierce rivalry between Jak and Duane Jones continued in this event, but this time it was Duane who came out on top winning the final by 3-0. However, Jak still maintains top spot on the ranking list.
The top ranked player, and possibly the No. 2 will represent Wales at the European Under 19’s Championship in Malta in March. The winner of this event will be invited to turn professional next season.
Quarter Finals
Jak Jones (Cwmbran) 2 – 1 Jerry Connors (Cardiff)
Dale Lawrence (Swansea) 2 – 1 Callum Lloyd (Newport)
Daniel Norris (Aberdare) 2 - 0 Edward Topham (Cardiff)
Duane Jones (Mountain Ash) 2 - 0 Kishan Hirani (Cardiff)
Semi Finals
Jak Jones 2 - 0 Dale Lawrence
Duane Jones 2 - 0 Kishan Hirani
Final
Duane Jones 3 – 0 Jak Jones
Plate Final
Dominic Johns (Barry) won his second Plate event of the season by overcoming the dangerous Cory Rees (Swansea) 2 – 1 in the final.
Junior international Jamie Clarke (Llanelli) made the highest break of the day an excellent 104.
Welsh Under 19´s Event 2 / Rileys Wellington, Cardiff / 22 November 2009
Jak Jones once again proved he is top dog in Welsh junior snooker at the moment by winning Under 19's event 2. This make it 3 out of 3 for Jak so far this season.
On his way to the final he beat junior internationals Daniel Norris and Dale Lawrence. That other Jones boy Duane, came through the bottom half of the draw defeating fellow internationals Tomos Vedmore and Kristian Phelps along the way.
The final (considering it was played on a very poor table) was a close, high quality match until with the scores at 2 – 2 Jak produced a superb 92 break to maintain his 100% record in junior events this season.
Quarter Finals
Jak Jones 2 – 0 Daniel Norris
Dale Lawrence 2 - 0 Kieran Williams
Duane Jones 2 – 1 Munzir Sadiq
Kristian Phelps 2 - 1 Jerry Connors
Semi Finals
Jak Jones 2 – 0 Dale Lawrence
Duane Jones 2 - 0 Kristian Phelps
Final
Jak Jones 3 - 2 Duane Jones
Plate Final
Junior international Edward Topham won the plate competition defeating Ryan Rowlands 2 – 0 in the final.
Highest Breaks
Jak Jones 92, 78
Dale Lawrence 62
Kristian Phelps 57
Welsh Under 19´s Event 1 / Rileys Wellington, Cardiff / 1 November 2009
Jak Jones made it two out of two wins in junior ranking events this season when he won this first Under 19's event to go with the Under 21's. triumph he had last month. His opponent in the final was the same as the Under 21’s final Jamie Clarke.
Jamie got off to a flyer taking the first two frames, but Jak is now adding grit and determination to his undoubted natural talent and he fought back to level at 2 - 2. In the decider Jamie looked to have the match won but a slightly unkind run of the ball gave Jak the opportunity to clear the last three balls to win on the black for his second successive ranking event success.
Winner of Under 16’s Event 1 Thomas Rees again showed what a good prospect he is by reaching the semi final, defeating junior internationals Daniel Norris and Dean Jones on the way.
Duane Jones made a superb 100 break in the deciding frame to beat fellow international Kishan Hirani in their quarter final.
Quarter Finals
Jak Jones 2 - 1 Dale Lawrence
Thomas Rees 2 - 1 Daniel Norris
Jamie Clarke 2 – 0 Kristian Phelps
Duane Jones 2 – 1 Kishan Hirani
Semi Finals
Jak Jones 2 – 1 Thomas Rees
Jamie Clarke 2 – 1 Duane Jones
Final
Jak Jones 3 – 2 Jamie Clarke
Plate Final
It was two out of two again as David Huxton won his second plate event. He overcame Rhys Thomas 2 – 0 in the final.