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==Biography== |
==Biography== |
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McConnell started playing at the age of 24, at the University of Guelph in Ontario. has honours degree in fine art. later drove daily to pool hall in nearby Kitchener, played snooker, practicing eight hours a day. at one time was ranked second in the world. - ref AVN |
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1980, 81, 82 QF in worlds |
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Mixed doubles 1991, played with Alain Robidoux, beat seeded Mandy Fisher and Terry Griggiths<ref> |
Mixed doubles 1991, played with Alain Robidoux, beat seeded Mandy Fisher and Terry Griggiths<ref> |
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Everton, Clive. The Guardian (1959-2003); London (UK) [London (UK)]15 Jan 1991: 15. </ref> |
Everton, Clive. The Guardian (1959-2003); London (UK) [London (UK)]15 Jan 1991: 15. </ref> |
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Married to Robin Adaire Woodward (5 January 1953 - 13 September 2013) foutr children. Met MM at Vancouver Island where he fell in love with Maryann McConnell. Together they worked on/at Alberni Valley Billiard Club |
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'''Snooker''' |
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'''Pool''' |
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*7 times [[British Columbia]] eight-ball champiobnships - ref AVN |
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<ref>BCA 8 Ball https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=MrvNCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA165&lpg=PA165&dq=%22Maryann+McConnell%22+snooker&source=bl&ots=Y5pL_GJ0Mt&sig=ACfU3U1c5KRrofXZBEI1baFgzBI-Wl-PeA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-vqySwq_kAhWHX8AKHY92BRUQ6AEwD3oECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Maryann%20McConnell%22%20snooker&f=false</ref> |
<ref>BCA 8 Ball https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=MrvNCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA165&lpg=PA165&dq=%22Maryann+McConnell%22+snooker&source=bl&ots=Y5pL_GJ0Mt&sig=ACfU3U1c5KRrofXZBEI1baFgzBI-Wl-PeA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-vqySwq_kAhWHX8AKHY92BRUQ6AEwD3oECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Maryann%20McConnell%22%20snooker&f=false</ref> |
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<ref>http://www.cdnqsport.com/pastChampions.aspx</ref> |
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==References== |
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*https://www.albernivalleynews.com/sports/cue-ing-up-the-accolades-in-alberni/ |
*https://www.albernivalleynews.com/sports/cue-ing-up-the-accolades-in-alberni/ |
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*http://proimpact.ca/cbsa/cbsa-past-champions/ |
*http://proimpact.ca/cbsa/cbsa-past-champions/ |
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https://www.remembering.ca/obituary/robin-adaire-woodward-1072326882 Published on October 3, 2013 |
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Revision as of 13:44, 1 September 2019
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Sport country | Canada |
Maryann McConnell is a Canadian snooker and pool player. She was runner-up in the 1984 Professional World Women's Snooker Championship.
Biography
McConnell started playing at the age of 24, at the University of Guelph in Ontario. has honours degree in fine art. later drove daily to pool hall in nearby Kitchener, played snooker, practicing eight hours a day. at one time was ranked second in the world. - ref AVN
1980, 81, 82 QF in worlds
Mixed doubles 1991, played with Alain Robidoux, beat seeded Mandy Fisher and Terry Griggiths[1]
owns Alberni Valley Billiards<ref2013 Year End Jan-April: a time of change in Alberni Newspaper January 9, 2014 | Alberni Valley News (British Columbia, Canada) Author: Wawmeesh G. Hamilton | Page: 001 | Section: News 2318Words NEWSBANK</ref>
Married to Robin Adaire Woodward (5 January 1953 - 13 September 2013) foutr children. Met MM at Vancouver Island where he fell in love with Maryann McConnell. Together they worked on/at Alberni Valley Billiard Club
Titles and achievements
Snooker
- 1984 Professional World Women's Snooker Championship runner-up.[2]
- Runner up in nat express - Everton
Pool
- 7 times British Columbia eight-ball champiobnships - ref AVN
References
- ^ Motorway mayhem fails to ruffle Parrott: Lucky breaks can occur even before arrival at the Mita World Masters Everton, Clive. The Guardian (1959-2003); London (UK) [London (UK)]15 Jan 1991: 15.
- ^ "World Champions". womenssnooker.com. World Women's Snooker Collection. Retrieved 30 August 2019.
- ^ BCA 8 Ball https://books.google.co.uk/books?id=MrvNCwAAQBAJ&pg=PA165&lpg=PA165&dq=%22Maryann+McConnell%22+snooker&source=bl&ots=Y5pL_GJ0Mt&sig=ACfU3U1c5KRrofXZBEI1baFgzBI-Wl-PeA&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwj-vqySwq_kAhWHX8AKHY92BRUQ6AEwD3oECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q=%22Maryann%20McConnell%22%20snooker&f=false
- ^ http://www.cdnqsport.com/pastChampions.aspx
External Links
- https://www.gettyimages.co.uk/detail/news-photo/maryann-mcconnell-a-canadian-who-is-living-in-saudi-arabia-news-photo/502533449
- https://www.albernivalleynews.com/sports/cue-ing-up-the-accolades-in-alberni/
- http://proimpact.ca/cbsa/cbsa-past-champions/
https://www.remembering.ca/obituary/robin-adaire-woodward-1072326882 Published on October 3, 2013
Category:Canadian snooker players
Category:Female snooker players