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Biography: |
Having been introduced
to snooker by her brother Alan when she was 17, June burst on
the World Ladies scene with immediate impact. June made her
debut in the 1987 World Championship, reaching the quarter finals
at her first attempt. Since then she has made steady progress
up the Rankings. She again reached the quarters in 1995 World
Championship, earning herself a trip to India.
June moved to Llanelli several years ago to improve her snooker
under the watchful eye of Coach Terry Griffiths. She works
in the Terry Griffiths Matchroom and competes in the Llanelli
& District Snooker League. In 1996 her team won the knock
out trophy and last year were runners up in the League's Top
Division.
June also competed in the prestigious Buckley Best Bitter
Snooker Challenge and created quite a stir, knocking in her
highest competitive break of 119 against Caerphilly's Alan
Watkins. June also holds the high break record for a lady
in the Llanelli League, 89. She benefits from regular practice
against UK Tour competitor Gavin Pantall, newly promoted Main
Tour player Philip Williams and fellow Lady player Jenny Poulter.
Away from Snooker, June keeps fit with regular Gym Work.
She also enjoys music and cinema
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Achievements:
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2004 World Ladies
UK Championship Semi Final
2003 World Ladies
Championship Last 16
2001 Embassy World Championship Semi Finalist
2001
English Ladies Team - Home Internationals Winner
2000 Regal
Masters Semi Finalist
2000 Connie Gough National Semi Finalist
1999 British Open (autumn) Finalist
1997 UK Semi Finalist
1997 Pontins Semi Finalist
1996 Bailey Homes Finalist
1996 Scottish Regal Semi Finalist
1996 Mtech Classic Finalist
1995 World Championship Quarter Finals
**NOTE: June has now left the Matchroom and returned to her
native Kent. |
