Altrincham & District LV Bowling League

Sadly a well liked and Lovely Gentleman passed away recently. Pete Brocklehurst , a very good bowler who mainly bowled for Navigation and Budenbergs . The League sends our Condolences to his Family and many Friends.

(Friday 15 November 2024)

Rules Revision and A.G.M.

The Leagues Rules Revision Meeting is on Thursday 14th November and the Leagues A.G.M is on Thursday 9th January 2025.

Both Meetings will be held at Sale Excelsior B.C 7.30pm Starts.

(Wednesday 16 October 2024)

Jim McGurk wins Award of Merit

22 players took part in the Senior Award of Merit at Withington on the 21st September and we were fortunate to have a lovely day for the event. The Final was contested between Jim McGurk from the Grange Club and Steve Price from South West Manchester with Jim eventually winning 21-14.

(Wednesday 25 September 2024)

Vets Award of Merit Triumph for Noel

A total of 24 players battled it out for the 2024 Vets Award of Meit title held on a glorious sunlit day at Sale Excelsior Bowling Club where the green had been freshly cut and the Club itself were magnificent hosts. There were many very close games along the way before Andy Birtles from the Lloyds Club and Noel Burrows from Sale Excel reached the final. Andy took an early lead and after 14 ends led 12-6. However Noel suddenly found a second wind and gradually clawed his way back into the game so that after 27 ends the match stood at 19 across. Noel then proceded to clinch the title over the next 2 ends to bring to a conclusion a very long day which had started at noon at ended just after 6.30pm.

Congratulations Noel and commiserations Andy but an excellant final was witnessed by all present.

(Sunday 22 September 2024)

L.V. 2nd & 3rd DIVISION MERIT 2024

L.V. 2nd & 3rd DIVISION MERIT 2024

Entry fee £5 per player ( PAY ON DAY )

One day event, Sunday 21st July 2024, 10.30am start / strike out

Draw to be made from those present,

Selected green: LLOYDS BOWLING CLUB

Closing date for entries: Wednesday 17th July 2024

(Thursday 12 September 2024)

Venue for Vets Cup Final

The Final of the Vets Cup to be held on Thursday 26th September 2024 at 1.30pm will be played at Metro Sports Club between Quarry Bank and LMRCA 'A'.

(Wednesday 28 August 2024)

Change of Venue for Vets Cup Semi-Final. The Grange v LMRCA 'A' on Thursday 22nd August 2024

There has had to be a change of venue for this fixture due to the unavailability of the Quarry Bank green. The match will now take place at the Legh Arms, Sale Moor with the start time unchanged at 1.30pm. The League would like to express their sincere thanks to the Legh Arms Club for accomodating this match at such short notice.

(Saturday 17 August 2024)

DIVISIONAL KNOCK OUT FINALS DAY - SUNDAY AUGUST 25TH 2024

The Divisional Knock Out Finals will be held this year at Old Trafford Bowling Club on Sunday 25th August 2024 and will be between the following teams:-

Division 3 - FALLOWFIELD v LINDEN 'B' - start at 11am

Division 2 - CHEADLE CONS v NURSERY - start at 1pm

Division 1 - LLOYDS 'A' v METRO 'A' - start at 3pm

Please note the Dress Code is applicable for this event as per Rule 19 of the League Match Rules(Page 33 of the League Handbook) and ALL players must be suitably attired.

(Saturday 10 August 2024)

VETS MERIT FINAL DRAW - THURSDAY 18TH JULY 2024 AT 1.30PM

The draw for the Vets Merit Final has now been made as follows:-

GERALD MERRY (LLOYDS) v DAVE STOTT (QUARRY BANK)

ANDY McGUIGAN (LLOYDS) v LINDSAY MULROONEY (SALE EXCELSIOR)

STEWART WILLIAMS (SALE EXCELSIOR) v ROSS KAVANAGH (URMSTON SPORTS)

KEITH WALDEN (LLOYDS) v DAVE LEIGH (QUARRY BANK)

The venue for the Final is Brooklands Sports Club, Georges Road, Sale M33 3NL

Start and Strike Out - 1.30pm

(Sunday 30 June 2024)

VETS MERIT FINAL QUALIFIERS - THURSDAY 18TH JULY 2024

Following completion of the two qualifying rounds played at Metro Sports and Urmston Sports on Thursday 27th June the following 8 players have qualified for the Final to be played on the 18th July at 1.30pm.

From Metro Sports - Dave Leigh(Quarry Bank), Andy McGuigan(Lloyds), Ross Kavanagh (Urmston Sports), Keith Walden( Lloyds).

From Urmston Sports - Stewart Williams(Sale Excelsior), Dave Stott (Quarry Bank), Gerald Merry(Lloyds), Lindsay Mulrooney (Sale Excelsior)

The venue for the Final will be confirmed after a Committee Meeting on the 30th June.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE DRESS CODE AS PER RULE 19 OF THE MATCH RULES WILL APPLY AT THIS FINAL

(Friday 28 June 2024)

LV VETS MERIT QUALIFYING ROUNDS 2024

LV VETS MERIT QUALIFIERS THURSDAY 27TH JUNE 2024

1.30pm Start and Strike Out

AT METRO SPORTS

Ross Kavanagh, Keith Walden, John Hopkins, Keith Royle, Dave Jackson, Peter Westwood,

Peter Kelsall, Jim Burgess, Dave Leigh, Andy McGuigan, Mark Bennett, Steve Ridley,

Alan King, John McDonnell, Brian Johns, Ian Thompson

Keith Walden and Derek Dooley will run the event at Metro Sports

£5 Entry fee to be paid on arrival

AT URMSTON SPORTS

Andy Pearson, Chris Telford, Gerald Merry, Steve Wooding, Tony Flanagan,

Malc Kettle, Chris Coombes, Dave Roberts, Lindsay Mulrooney, David Mulrooney, Paul Hynes,

Stewart Williams, Dave Stott, Peter Ogiliev, Keith Hamblett, Gary Walker

David and Lindsay Mulrooney will run the event at Urmston Sports

£5 Entry fee to be paid on arrival

(Tuesday 25 June 2024)

LV SENIOR MERIT FINAL - FRIDAY JULY 12TH 2024

LV SENIOR MERIT FINALS NIGHT - FRIDAY 12TH JULY 2024

6.45PM STRIKE OUT

AT ALTRINCHAM BOROUGH BOWLING CLUB, WILLOWTREE ROAD, ALTRINCHAM

The draw has been made and the matches are as below:-

QUARTER FINAL

DAVE STOTT(Quarry Bank) v DAVE JACKSON (Quarry Bank)

STEVE BASKERVILLE(Quarry Bank) v ANDY PROCTOR (Nursery)

TODD EVANS(Quarry Bank) v SEAN CHAPPELL (Quarry Bank)

MIKE SHAW (Linden) v CHRIS TELFORD (Metro Sports)

Players please note that the Dress Code is applicable for this event in accordance with Match Rule 19.

(Sunday 23 June 2024)

L.V SENIOR MERIT QUALIFYING ROUNDS 2024.

L.V SENIOR MERIT QUALIFIERS FRIDAY 14th JUNE 2024

6.45pm strike out.

AT OLD TRAFFORD

Dave Rogerson, Lawrence McNeela, John Platt, Steve Clarke, Dave Jackson, Sean Chappell,

Andy Proctor, Peter Ogiliev, Dave Leigh, John Gethins, Malc Kettle, Todd Evans, Craig McGuigan,

Ray Tully, Martin Ogiliev, Tony Flanagan, Dave Baskerville.

Dave & Lyndsay Mulrooney will run the event at Old Trafford,

£5 entry to be paid on the night.

AT S.W.M.C.C.

Mike Shaw, Dave Stott, Scott Ridgeway, Neil Simpson, Stuart Williams, Steve Gavin,

Leo Robinson, Chris Telford, Chris Eaton, Dave Roberts, Charlie Hirst, Steve Baskerville,

John McDonnell, Andy Pearson, Andy Birtles, Ian Dalton, Graham Bentley.

Steven Ridley & Keith Walden will run the event at S.W.M.C.C.

£5 entry to be paid on the night.

(Monday 10 June 2024)

VETS LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP 2024

VETS LEAGUE KNOCKOUT CUP 2024

1st Round: 16th May 2024

2nd Round: 13th June 2024

3rd Round: 25th July 2024

Semi Finals: 22nd August 2024

Finals day: 26th September 2024

Note

Clubs are requested to make their green available when selected for competitions.

The winner & runner up in the competition will have their handicap reduced as follows:

winner reduced by 8 points, runner up reduced by 4 points.

Those teams so penalised will have their deduction re-appraised by 4 points per year, subject to their continued participation.

(Wednesday 3 January 2024)

VETS LEAGUE AWARD of MERIT 2024

VETS LEAGUE AWARD of MERIT 2024

One day event, Thursday 19th September 2024, 12 noon start / strike out

Draw to be made from those present

Selected green: SALE EXCELSIOR CLUB

ALL GAMES 21 UP, DIVISION 1 PLAYERS Scratch, DIVISION 2 PLAYERS +1

Closing date for entries: Tuesday 17th September 2024

(Wednesday 3 January 2024)

VETS INDIVIDUAL MERIT 2024

VETS INDIVIDUAL MERIT 2024

Entry fee £5 per player, ( Pay on the day )

Qualifying rounds Thursday 27th June 2024, 1.30pm start / strike out

Draw to be made from those present

Selected greens: METROS & URMSTON SPORTS

Finals day last 8, Thursday 18th July 2024, 1.30pm start

Selected green: T.B.C.

Closing date for entries: Thursday 20th June 2024

(Wednesday 3 January 2024)

L.V. SENIOR AWARD of MERIT 2024

L.V. SENIOR AWARD of MERIT 2024

One day event, Saturday 21st September 2024, 10.30am start / strike outr

Draw to be from those present

Selected green: WITHINGTON BOWLING CLUB

Closing date for entries: Wednesday 18th September 2024

(Wednesday 3 January 2024)

L.V. PAIRS HANDICAP 2024

L.V. PAIRS HANDICAP 2024

Entry fee £10 per pair ( PAY ON THE DAY )

One day event, Saturday 27th July 2024, 10.30am start / strike out

Draw to be made from those present

Selected green: MONTON BOWLING CLUB

Closing date for entries: Wednesday 24th July 2024

(Wednesday 3 January 2024)

LV LEAGUE INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MERIT

L V SENIOR MERIT 2024

Entry Fee £5 per player ( PAY ON DAY )

Qualifying Rounds, Friday 14th June 2024, 6.45pm staqrt / strike out

Draw to be made from those present.

Selected greens, NURSERY, OLD TRAFFORD, S.W.M.C.C. NAVIGATION

Finals Night: Friday 12th July 2024, 6.45pm start.

Selected green T.B.A.

Closing date for entries: Friday 7th June 2024

(Wednesday 3 January 2024)

CHESHIRE MERIT 2024

CHESHIRE MERIT 2024

ENTRY FEE £8 per player, ( PAY ON THE DAY )

QUALIFYING ROUNDS, SATURDAY 4th MAY 2024, 12 NOON START / STRIKE OUT

DRAW MADE FROM THOSE PRESENT

SELECTED GREEN: LEGH ARMS, SALE.

FINALS DAY, SATURDAY 15TH JUNE 2024, 10am start

at GREAT MOOR SPORTS AND SOCIAL CLUB

26 STORE STREET. GREAT MOOR. STOCKPORT SK2 7HA

CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES THURSDAY 2nd MAY 2024

(Tuesday 2 January 2024)

A Guide Direct Entry of Match results for the 2024 Evening and Veterans League.

Direct Entry (Evening League Match Results)

All Home team captains in the Evening League will this season be required to enter match results from their fixtures. Each club will be issued a password unique to the individual club when we have confirmation of club sectretaries for the 2024 season. Home team captains or designated club official will still require to send an image of the completed match sheet to the Fixture & Competition Secretary as in previous years. Please find below a usual link to a user guide for the Direct Entry.

Passwords will be issued to all Evening League Club Secretary`s early in March.

https://www.cgleague.co.uk/demo/direct-entry.php

Direct Entry (Veterans League Match Results)

All veterans League Captains will this season be required to enter Match Results from their fixtures. Each club will be issued a password unique to the individual club. When we have confirmation of club secretaries for the 2024 season. Home captains or designated club officials will still require to send an image of the completed match sheet to the Fixture & Competition Secretary. Please find below a usual link to a user guide for the Direct Entry.

Passwords will be issued to all Veterans League Club Secretary`s early in March.

https://www.cgleague.co.uk/demo/direct-entry.php

The Altrincham & District LV League would like to place it on record their gratitude to Ross Kavanagh for his expertise and help in setting up this for our League.

(Thursday 2 January 2020)