Mid Cheshire Bowling League 2026

 MID CHESHIRE COMPETITION DATES

 

2026 - Updated

As the league will start Thursday 24th April 2026 this gives the league the chance to play some rounds of the Littler Cup prior to the start. For all competitions we have tried to avoid potential CCBA/BCGBA & other Open Comp dates and play on days/times that are fair to everyone. 

 

All entries can be sent directly to me via text on 07498743489 or email andygreg73@hotmail.com

 

I will still distribute the paper versions of the Individual entry sheets to club secretaries as usual.

 

Clubs will be billed for all entries at the end of the season so players should pay entry fees to their club.

 

INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS

 

Rule Reminder: 4.8 In all MCBA Competitions any player finding he has been drawn on a green they are a bowling member of in any league they must advise the Competition Secretary immediately so that an alternative venue can be found. 4.9 Failure to do so will result in the player being prevented from playing or retrospectively removed from the competition in the event of qualifying.

 

2026 Proposed Dates

 

All competition scratch times are 6.30pm unless otherwise stated.

 

All entry fees are £5pp unless advised.

 

Mid Cheshire Team Competitions (All 6.45pm start unless stated otherwise)

 

THE LITTLER CUP - All teams entered unless advised by 2^nd March

 

1st Round:                 Friday 10th April 2026 (Sections 2,3 & 4)

 

2nd Round:                Friday 17th April 2026 (Sections 2,3 & 4)

 

3rd Round:                 Friday 24th April 2026 (All remaining teams)

 

4th Round:                 Tuesday 5th May 2026 (Thursday if any team plays on Tuesday)

 

Quarter Final:            Tuesday 19th May 2026 (Thursday if any team plays on Tuesday)

 

Semi Final:                Tuesday 30th June 2026 (Thursday if any team plays on Tuesday)

 

Final:                         Friday 17th July 2025 (No Mid Cheshire Games)

 

THE WHITBY CUP - All teams entered unless advised before the draw takes place

 

1st Round:                 Tuesday 7th July

 

2nd Round:                Tuesday 28th July

 

3rd Round:                 Tuesday 11th August

 

Quarter Final:             Tuesday 25th August 

 

Semi Final:                 Tuesday 8th September 2026 

 

Final:                         Sunday 20th September 2026 6pm Start

 

 

 

Cheshire Competitions

 

CHESHIRE MERIT - £10 Entry

 

Entries by:                 Saturday 18th April 2026

 

Qualifiers:                  Saturday 9th May 2026 13:00 

 

Final Day:                  Saturday 13^th June 2026 10:30 Start at Crewe Bowling Club

 

 

CHESHIRE JUNIOR MERIT (Under 18 on 1st Jan 2026) - £5 Entry

 

Qualifiers:                  Saturday 6^th June 2026 (Provisional) 10:30 Start at Tbc

 

Final Day:                  Saturday 13^th June 2026 12 Noon Start at Good Companions Bowling Club

 

STAN FRITH CHALLENGE CUP (Juniors under 18) - £5 Entry

Provisional Date 

Sunday 23rd August at Owley Wood No 2

Draw 1.45pm, Start 2pm

 

 

Mid Cheshire Individual Competitions 2026

 

THE ROBERTS BAKERY (Keith Birkett Memorial) (Handicap)

 

Entries by:                 Sunday 31^st May 2026

 

Qualifying:                 Thursday 4^th June 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

 

Intermediate:            Thursday 2^nd July 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

If Required 

Final 8:                      Thursday 16^th July 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

 

THE MID CHESHIRE MERIT (Sponsored by D&D Coatings Ltd)

 

Entries by:                 Sunday 5^th July 2026

 

Qualifying:                 Thursday 23^rd July 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

 

Final Day:                  Sunday 23^rd August 2026 (2pm Start, 1.45pm Scratch)

 

 

THE COWLEY CUP (Handicap) (Sponsored by Rudheath Social Club)

 

Entries:                      Sunday 12^th July 2026

 

Qualifying:                 Tuesday 27^th August 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

 

Final Day:                   Saturday 19^th September 2026 (4pm start, 3.45pm Scratch)

 

THE CHALLENGE TROPHY

 

Eligibility: Players registered in Sections 1,2,3 and 4 (Players with a handicap of 8 or more)

 

Entries:                        Sunday 5^th July 2026

 

Finals (1 Day Event):     Sunday 26^th July 2026 (Start Time TBA Depending on Entries)  

 

THE MID CHESHIRE VETERANS (Joe Robinson)

 

Entries:                        Sunday 24^th May 2026         

 

Qualifying:                   Monday 1^st June 2026 ( 1pm Start, 12:45 Scratch)

 

Final Day:                   Monday 22^nd June 2026 ( 1pm Start, 12:45 Scratch)

 

POGSON PAIRS (Sponsored by Owley Wood Club)

 

Entries:                      Sunday 29^th April 2026

 

Qualifying Round:       Thursday 28^th May 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

 

Intermediate Round:   Thursday 11th June 2026 (18.30 Scratch)

If Required

 

Final Day:                  Thursday 9^th July 2026 (18:30 Scratch)

 

 

2025 Winners

 

ROBERTS BAKERY (Keith Birkett Memorial) Trophy

 

Winner:                      Nick Hamman

 

Runner up:                 Andy Gregory

 

Mid Cheshire Merit (D&D Cup)

 

Winner:                      Rob Winnington

 

Runner up:                 Simon White

 

JOE ROBINSON VETS MERIT

 

Winner:                      Graham Donnelly

 

Runner up:                 Kev Duncalf

 

COWLEY CUP

 

Winner:                      Andy Hamman

 

Runner up:                 Jason Cornes

 

POGSON PAIRS 

 

Winners:                     Dave O'Brien & Andy Hamman

 

Runner up:                 Adam Cornes & Adi Faulkner

  

THE LITTLER CUP 

 

Winners:                     Victoria A

 

Runner up:                 Wharton Cons A

 

THE WHITBY CUP

 

Winners:                     Castle Sports A

 

Runner up:                 Victoria A