A message from Paul Gibson

Many of you may remember my father Dave Gibson who ran Beeston Snooker Hall for 48 years up until his passing in 2013. My Grandfather Harry Gibson purchased the snooker hall for my parents in 1965 when I was only 2 years old. By the time I was 9 years old I had started playing snooker in the club and due to my small size I needed to stand on a box in order to reach the table. That was the start of my snooker journey which ultimately led to me turning professional. Sadly my professional career was cut short due to a freak neck injury.

Snooker has played a large part in my family’s lives for over six decades and I have wanted to do something to commemorate that part of our lives for a long time. I therefore contacted Steve Butler and offered to sponsor a tournament and donate a new trophy.

We have agreed that the Open Singles Snooker Championship (formerly known as the Nazareth House Singles and The Capocci Cup) will henceforth be known as The Gibson Trophy. I have purchased a beautiful trophy that I hope local players will be excited to compete for. I have also provided £100 sponsorship to boost the prize fund.

Entry to the tournament will cost £20 and you will be able to start submitting your entries from tomorrow, September 22nd 2025.

I hope you will support this tournament and also continue to support the many other tournaments and leagues that are run by Nottingham Snooker.

I plan to attend the final to present the trophy to the eventual champion. Play well!