Southport & District Vets Bowling League 2024

President Secretary  Chairman Vice Chairman Treasurer
Peter Dunne George Hitchmough Paul Carline Les Appleton Mike Carr
  george@hitchmough.co.uk  paul.s.carline@mypostoffice.co.uk   lesappleton1@yahoo.co.uk     
01704  873467  07977 500131  01704 879775 07712 578784  01704 507750 

Mon 30th Sep 9 results from 17 Matches
Mon Oct 7th 3 Cup Games

Welcome to the Southport & District Vets Bowling Results

 

30th September 2024

Due to the persistent rainfall, I am expecting a number of games to be called off.

I would request the following-

1:-        Please advise your opposing team captain as soon as possible to save un necessary travel

2:-        Please attempt to re arrange the games as soon as possible, especially the games which will affect league positions.

The weather is better later this week.  I am happy to allow games to be played by the 7th of October.

Please bear in mind several games have already been arranged for the 7th of October and we also have 3 cup finals on that date.

3:-        I do not want to extend the season beyond the 7th of October. Any games not played by that date the committee will determine the result.

I look forward to your cooperation with the above.

Any queries I can be contacted on 07977500131 George Hitchmough

 

2nd of July 2024

If any cup game is played prior to the deadline date, the handicap from the Monday prior to to the agreed playing date should be used. 

 20th August 2024

Mo Ahmady has requested a transfer from Victiria park on 1/8/24 in the correct manner which has now been granted.

Cup Finals. These are scheduled for Monday 7th October. See under '2024 Competition Results' (venues TBD).

Please note the Following. 

  1. The Cup Handicaps for the Finals will be added by the web administrator to the cup fixtures based on the cup handicaps on the results web page for games played the week before the cup fixture date. 
  2. Teams drawn away will NOT receive an additional 10 points.
  3. If a game is delayed or postponed the handicap from the original date of the game will be used.
  4. The committee reserve the right to decide on any disputes.
  5. Rule 30 applies to all cup games.

3rdJune 2024

The Captain of Victoria Park A is now Nigel Williams 07543345700



17th May 2024

Hoole Bowling Club. 
Would all bowlers visiting Hoole Village hall bowling club to park on the car park at the rear of the bowling green.
This is to ensure visitors using the 'Venue' have adequate parking. 


14th May 2024

Haydn Preece of Ainsdale "A" has requested a transfer, in writing, to Victoria Park "A".

The request has been agrred under Rule 13(C).

 

I regret to inform you that STEVE BALL of Mere Brow Bowling club has passed away.

Steve was well known in the Vets and other leagues. 

We send our condolences to his family.

 

 2024 FIXTURES

League fixtures are now on our web site, starting April 8th. Remember start time is now at 1.00pm.

The draw for the cup games (Prelims 1st July) will take place during the first half of the season.

Captains/club secretaries are reminded to update their playing squads before the start of the season.

 

KEY POINTS FROM AGM OF 22/1/2024

  • Saracens were welcomed into the league. All other teams are expected to continue. Divisions 1, 2 and 3 will therefore be 12, 12 and 11 teams respectively.
  • A number of rules of administrative nature are being amended to reflect current practice, particularly use of the internet. These will be updated on the web site before the start of the 2024 season. (Now on web site).
  • Clubs were reminded that they need insurance and a Safeguarding Officer.
  • Subscriptions for 2024 remain at £60 per team - see below.
  • The start time will now be 1.00pm instead of 1.30pm
  • A new handicap system for cup games will be introduced, whereby handicaps will be updated week by week during the season based on league match results to date. These will be shown on a new column in the league tables. (Examples now shown on final tables in Previous Years Results - a new column on right side and now also shown on the 2024 league tables )
  • The league season will start on Monday 8th April. The first cup games (Preliminary round) are expected to be on 1st July. Fixtures will appear on the web site in due course. (Now on web site).
  • A fixture sheet in the traditional manner will also be produced. (Now available. If you require it, please contact the League Secretary).

 

 

REGISTRATION FEES OF £60.00 per Team are now due.

Payment by Cheque to Mick Carr

or by BANK TRANSFER

"Southport and District Veterans Bowling League"

National westminster Bank

Sort Code 60 20 11

account Number 44740247

Please ensure your enter your club name if paying by Bank Transfer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Important Dates:

 

Latest information:

 

Sun 21st Jan

 

CAN ANYONE HELP?

Ken Buckley has been asked if he could help trace  the whereabouts of a leather Gladstone Bag, embossed with the initials EMS. 
The item was sold, complete with bowls, in the mid 1980's, possibly in the Formby area.
Sentimental reasons have prompted this request.
If anyone can help, please contact me, Ken Buckley 01704 872 834.