DATES for the North West Snooker Championships have now been set.

The individual championship will take place on Sunday, and the team event will be held the following Sunday, February 1.

Both events will be held at Cuemasters Snooker and Social Club, Harriet Street, Walkden M28 5JX (telephone 0161 799 8096).

Entries will be accepted for each tournament until 10am on the day.

All players mast observe a strict dress code of smart trousers, smart shirt (or polo shirt with collar) and shoes. No exceptions will be allowed. The draw for each tournament will take place at 10.15am on the day of play.

Any player not at the designated table and ready to play by 10.30am will forfeit the first frame, they will forfeit the second frame if not in place by 10.45am and the match if not present by 11am.