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STROUD AND DISTRICT SKITTLES LEAGUE Founded 1935 |
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Stroud Mixed League
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RESULTS MIXED LEAGUE CUP
Buccaneers 394 (12) (Trevor Totterdale 57), Matchplay Hooters 382 (8)(Jason Davis 57); Eastington Cricketers 409 (10) (Keith Dench 61), Buccaneers 409 (10) (Rob Taylor 61); Matchplay Hooters 469 (14) (Anne Stratford 72), Buccaneers 441 (6) (Trevor Totterdale 68); Eastington Cricketers 337 (4) (Adrian Jackaman, Roger Beese 49), Matchplay Hooters 368 (16) (Liam Phipps 53); Buccaneers 396 (13) (J Adamson, Paul Funnel 53), Eastington Cricketers 386 (7) (C Shill 54); Group B
Matchplay Newbies 465 (16) (A Cropton 68), Lads and Lassies 426 (4) (Anita Baxter 71); Lads and Lassies 456 (6) (Arthur Clapp 73), Family Affair 478 (14) (Mick Curtis 65); Family Affair 470 (16) (Sheelagh Curtis 63), Matchplay Newbies 444 (4) (Brian Squibb 66); Lads and Lassies 419 (7) (Anita Baxter 59), Matchplay Newbies 428 (13) (Reece Walworth 64); Family Affair 464 (16) (Jim Holmes 73), Lads and Lassies 431 (4) (Marg Wright 68); Matchplay Newbies 458 (3) (Andy 68), Family Affair 497 (17) (Mick Curtis 73); NEWS
Reece Walworth became the first player to bowl, hitting a score of 7 for Matchplay Newbies. The first five players scored a total of 27, however Matt Upshall at number seven hit a 13-spare, which was followed up by a 15 spare by anchor Harley Daves, as Matchplay Newbies totalled 62. Steff Curtis set for Family Affair hitting a 6 in response. Chris Read followed up with a score of 5, and Steff Glowaski hit a 13-spare; however Family Affair were unable to match the total of the former, scoring 50 in their first leg, resulting in Matchplay Newbies taking the first points of the season.
Full details of the game will follow as soon as the final result is received. NEW TEAM FOR MIXED LEAGUE With a vacanciy having been created in the Mixed League after the Butchers Arms withdrew, the Stroud League Committee are pleased tp announce a replacement team; Matchplay Newbies. The team are based at Matchplay Snooker Club on Alley 4 and their home nights will be Fridays, they consist of new players who played in the Matchplay Summer League. The team will slot straight into team number 4, taking up the Butchers Arms fixtures; we wish them good luck for the season. BUTCHERS ARMS WITHDRAW FROM MIXED LEAGUE The Butchers Arms have withdrawn from the Mixed League without bowling a ball due to a lack of response for players for the forthcoming season. Despite the setback the Inaugural Mixed League Season will commence with five teams. Attempts to gain a replacement team have not been successful; it was hoped that the Globe Sparklers, who have just withdrawn from Section D would take up the space. A number of pubs have expressed an interest in joining the league, they did not realise that such a skittle league existed, so it is hoped that numbers will increase for season 2010-2011. The committee is therefore planning a campaign to attract teams during the forthcoming season, and consider it will be easier with the league running . The fixture lists for the remaining teams have been updated accordingly EMAIL RESULT SHEET FACILITY AVAILABLE FOR MIXED LEAGUE TEAMS In an effort to ontinualy assist teams in the Stroud and District Skittle League, the league has introduced a facility whereby teams can scan their result cards and email the copy to the league. This facility is currently available to Mixed League Teams only, however depending on its sucess it is hoped to expand this to Sections A-F and the Ladies Sections. By emailling Result Sheets the League Result Secretary wil receive the Match Details earlier, allowing the Results and tables to be kept up to date. In addition discrepencies can be resolved earlier and quicker as a contact email address will be available. Teams will also benefit as they will save postage. For more details on the Result Card Submission CLICK HERE. "STROUD MIXED LEAGUE" TO COMMENCE FOR SEASON 2009-2010 In response to the general interest and to aid those teams struggling for players, the Stroud and District Skittle League "Stroud Mixed League" will commence as of Season 2009-2010. The aim of the league is to form a new Social Leauge which will provide an alternative to those teams who are struggling for players, as well as look to attract new teams to the League. As a new league we have been able to look at the what we consider are the current issues and have decided to try a new format, which we hope will provide interest and encourage players to take up the game. The format chosen is as follows Format - Mixed (teams to consist of a minimum of 1 Male and 1 Female player) Number of Players - 8 / Number of Legs - 8 Playing format - Straight through / No Halves Points System - Points Per Leg / 4 points for the game Cup Competitions - None Entrance Fee - £32.50 The league will initially commence with 6 teams, however if your team is interested in switching league for Season 2010-2011, or you would be keen to form a new team to join the league we would be happy to hear from you. Please contact the league Secretary, either by telephone or email at stroudskittles@aol.com for further details. RESULT CARD ERRORS COULD COST YOUR TEAM POINTS In the last few weeks there have been a number of result cards where the individual player totals and half totals do not agree; in some cases altering the match result. Where such errors are found the individual player score will be taken as correct. This could cost your team points. To alter results teams will incur a fine. To ensure your results are correct and your team does not incur a fine please ensure the scores on your card are correct and the half total adds up. FIXTURE LIST NOW AVAILABLE ON LINE In order to help teams members know their Stroud and District Skittle League Fixture a new facility has been made available on line. The On Line Fixture List provides you with the dates for all your League fixtures for the current season, and can be accessed by simply clicking on your team name, either in the League Table, or the Team Number page. You can then Download or Print off your list as required. The list is if your current fixtures as stated in your League Handbook, and does not take into account cancelled or re-arranged games. In time I plan to add a few more features. I would like to express my thanks to Pete Stump who provided with a great deal of assistance to set up these pages. CHANGE OR DIE? With the new season only a month old, already I'm aware that there are a number of teams who are struggling and have grave concerns that the Stroud League will go further into decline unless action is taken. My own view is that the league needs to change the current format. Why does the league have seperate Mens and Ladies Sections; why not one open league? Is 10-players too many? Does playing two halves cause problems? In the past 10-years the league has declined from 176 to 127 teams, a drop of 25%. I am keen to optain the thoughts of team members, especially Captains and Secretaries, as they are the people who try to hold the team together. There is a Section on the League Message Board where you can post your thoughts and comments. Alternatevely I can be contacted by email through the Feedback Form. I invite and urge all members of the league to post their views, as if nothing happens all I can see is that the league will eventually die. LATE FINISHES A CAUSE FOR CONCERN Although not a major problem in the Ladies sections (or at least as far as I'm aware), one of the biggest moans the Secretary receives during the season is the late finish of games, in particular in the Mens Sections. Games starting late have an effect, as does the speed and skill of the sticker; but the Secretary is of the view that the halftime break plays the biggest problem. With the growing trend in the Mens Sections for food it has resulted in what should be quick 5-minute break lasting around 20 minutes. This has a major effect on the time the game finishes. Teams are therefore asked to take this into consideration to aid an earlier finish to your games. TEAMS REMINDED PLEASE FILL IN YOUR RESULT CARD CORRECTLY OR FACE A FINE All Team Captains and Secretaries are reminded to check that they have completed their Result Cards correctly. The Fixture Secretary has again received a number of Cards where player names are incorrect (not signed on, missing or duplicated), and Incorrect totals due to the Individual Player scores and the Half total not agreeing. The Secretary and Fixture Secretary has received calls where teams claim their points are incorrect, and this is down to these errors. Where the Individual Player scores and Half Total do not add up the Individual player scores are taken as correct. Amending errors not only costs the league money, your money, (phone calls, letters etc.), it also causes the Fixture Secretary inconvenience. It is the responsibility of EACH team to ensure their half of the Result Card is completed correctly, and where errors occur fines are being issued. I would also like to remind Home teams to ensure they pass the Result Card to the Away team at the earliest possible opportunity - and no later than the end of the first half. The solution to the problem is simple and makes the running of the league easier and smoother, 'PLEASE ENSURE YOUR RESULT CARD IS FILLED IN CORRECTLY'. FEEDBACK WANTED Something that the Stroud League receive very little of is Feedback regarding the league. We often hear of problems second or third hand, and as a course it is impossible to take any action. I am extremely keen for team members to provide me with feedback on their views regarding the league, this can be done by using the Feedback Form, for which the link can be found on the left hand side of the menu, by email to stroudskittles@aol.com or by post. Alternatevely you can post a message on the League Message Board and obtain other teams views. Without feedback it is difficult to judge what teams want from the league. |
