Widnes and District Seniors Bowling Association

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The Widnes Seniors Bowling League  consists  of men or women over the age of 55 who play in teams of eight bowlers. Each team plays each other home and away during a season and the league is separated into two divisions.

Management - The league will be managed by an elected committee consisting of Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer. The officers will be elected by all members at the Annual General Meeting in February. A Fixtures Meeting will be held before the start of the seasn where clubs will register, will pay their seasons fees and will receive the fixtures for the season. A half Yearly Meeting will take place in October to award prizes to the winners and runners up in each division and the winners of any competitions played. 

Widnes and District Seniors Bowling Association half yearly meeting Thursday 17 October 2024 at USC

Widnes & District Senior bowling association Half Yearly Meeting Thursday 17th October 1900hrs at United Services Club.

Isherwood cup final result.

Isherwood Plate final Result

Isherwood Cup and Isherwood plate semi final results.

Isherwood Cup Plate quarter final results. Handicaps in brackets.

Isherwood Cup quarter final results. Handicaps in brackets.

Isherwood cup player qualifying requirements.

Widnes Pensioners League Bowling results.

Isherwood Cup venues and results (Team handicaps are shown in brackets)

Preliminary Round Results Houghgreen V Rainhill Sub1 v Subs 2

AGM 1st February at the United Service Club

Widnes and District Seniors Bowling Association half yearly meeting Thursday 17 October 2024 at USC

Meeting Commenced 19.00hrs

1)Roll call.

All clubs were represented with the exception of Pavilions. Apologies were received from the President.

2)Minutes of the AGM. 1/2/202

The Chairman read the minutes of the AGM and they were accepted as a true record.

3) Matters arising.

There were no new matters arriving

4)Chairman/Secretary Reports.

The Chairman delivered both reports for the 2024 season reporting on the following.

Registrations, Submission of results. 
He then gave thanks to clubs and individuals for hosting games at neutral venues and explained the reason for changing of venues. He also explained that the player averages rule will be amended for next season at the AGM as he agreed that the current rule is flawed. He also reminded clubs that they must not contact the website provider directly. All inquiries must be directed to the league management committee via the Secretary. 
The Chairman also reported on the resignation of the Secretary on 20/07/2024.

The Chairman reminded the meeting that as things stand the position of Chairman, Vice Chairman and Secretary will need to be filled at the AGM. He explained that he has had a number of positive talks himself with a number of interested parties including the outgoing secretary but he would still like all of the clubs to discuss the positions at their own AGM's and to notify him of any interested parties as early as possible. Help and guidance can be provided to anyone who would like to know more about any of the vacancies.

5)Treasures Report

The Treasurer thanked all of the clubs for prompt payment of fees and Forcast a slight loss on the seasons income and expenditure. The Chairman thanked the treasurer for his work during the season.

6) Honararia 2024 season

The Chairman advised that following a discussion with the Treasurer  he could suggest that the payments could be kept at the same levels as the previous season. Following a proposal from Widnes Bowler seconded by Runcorn Subscription this was unanimously accepted. It was also agreed that the outgoing secretary should receive the full payment of £250 and the Treasurer £150 and the Auditor £25.

7) The Chairman and Treasurer awarded the Trophies and Prizemonies to the teams.

The Chairman concluded the meeting at 19.42 by announcing that the League AGM will be held at USC on Thursday 6thFeb 2025 with a 19.00hrs start. He reminded the clubs that all proposed rule changes must be submitted as per the leagues deadline. 

Widnes & District Senior bowling association Half Yearly Meeting Thursday 17th October 1900hrs at United Services Club.

The league will hold its half yearly meeting as detailed above.

Agenda

1)Roll Call

2)Minutes of the 2024 AGM as of 01/02/2024

3)Matters Arising

4)Chairman/Secretary reports

5)Treasurers report.

6) Honorarium 2024. (Secretary £250 Treasurer £150 Auditor £25 as of 2023)

7) Trophies and prizes presentations.

Division 1 Winners Runcorn Subscription 1 Runners Up Rainhill

Division2 Winners Halewood Runners up Runcorn Subscription 2

Isherwood Cup Winners Widnes Bowler 2 Runners up United Services 2

Isherwood Plate Winners Runcorn Subscription 1 Runners up Runcorn Subscription 2

Division 1 Averages winner  Mike Burrows JLR1     Division 2 Averages winner John Lyon JLR3. 

Isherwood cup final result.

Congratulations to both teams on the completion of a very competitive Isherwood cup final that seen Widnes Bowler 2 beat United Services 2 151 to 146 at Lane Ends. Following last weeks postponement the game was transferred to Lane Ends. With excellent conditions both teams produced their best bowling but it was the bowler who managed to win the game. Many thanks to Lane Ends for hosting the game and for the hospitality provided.

We would also like to thank all the clubs who hosted games throughout the cup tournaments and all of the individuals who gave up time to open and close greens.

Isherwood Plate final Result

The Isherwood plate final took place today at Runcorn Subscription with Subs1 defeating Subs2 by 171 to 141 after a keenly contested game. Following last weeks postponement the game was played in excellent conditions. The trophy was presented by the League Chairman to the winning captain. The league would like to thank Runcorn Subscription for hosting the game and for the excellent hospitality offered to players and supporters alike following the match.

Isherwood Cup and Isherwood plate semi final results.

All Ties to be played on Thursday 5th September 13.30 start time.

Isherwood Cup

Rainhill (6) v Widnes Bowler2 ( 27) Venue Runcorn Subscription. Widnes Bowler 2 won by 20

Eccleston (-8) v United Services 2 (39) Venue JLR. United Services 2 won by 6.

Ishewood Plate.

Runcorn Subscription 2 ( 42) v United Services 1 ( 21) Venue Halewood. Runcorn Subscription 2 won by 9

JLR2 (45) v Runcorn Subscription 1.(3) Venue Widnes Bowler. Runcorn Subscription 1 won by 35.

Isherwood Cup Plate quarter final results. Handicaps in brackets.

Preliminary Round Game 1 Wednesday 21st August

JLR1 (18) v Halewood 2 (36) at USC.  Halewood 2 won by 44.

Preliminary Round Game 2 Wednesday 7th August (New Date)

Victoria Park(33)  v Subscription 2 (42) at USC

Subs 2 won by 15. 

Quarter Final draw Thursday 29th August. Handicaps in brackets.

Halewood 2 (36) v  Runcorn Subscription 2 (42) at Rainhill    Runcorn Subscription won by 7

USC1 (21) v Lane Ends (9) USC1 won by walkover.

Houghgreen(54) v JLR 2(45) at USC      JLR2 won by 20.

Willow Brook (24) v Subs 1 (3) at Halewood.      Subscription won by 23.

Isherwood Cup quarter final results. Handicaps in brackets.

Ties to be played August 29th

Rainhill (6) v Runcorn War Memorial (15) Rainhill win by walkover.

Widnes  Bowler1 (8) v Widnes Bowler  2 (27) at Houghgreen Widnes Bowler2 won by 46

Eccleston (-8) v JLR 3 (48)  at the Widnes Bowler Eccleston won by 2

United Services 2 (39) v Pavilions (51) at Willow Brook USC2 won by 58.

Isherwood cup player qualifying requirements.

All teams are reminded that players must have taken part in 4 league games this season to qualify to play in either trophies from the quarter final round onwards. (cup & plate).

Widnes Pensioners League Bowling results.

Please send all bowling results to Ken Hill the league Chairman. If you don't have Ken's contact details please let me know and I will send them on to you

Isherwood Cup venues and results (Team handicaps are shown in brackets)

All games played Thursday 20th June.

Subscription 1 (3) v Rainhill (6) Rainhill won by walkover. 

Runcorn War Memorial (15) v JLR2 (45) At Houghgreen. Runcorn War Memorial won by 36

Lane Ends (9) v Widnes Bowler 1 (8)    At Halewood. Widnes Bowler1 won by 69

United Services 1 (21) v Widnes Bowler 2 (27) at JLR Widnes Bowler 2 won by 38

Willow Brook (24) v Eccleston (-8) at United Services Eccleston won by 9

Halewood 2 (36)  v JLR3 (48) at Rainhill JLR 3 won by 5

JLR1 (18) v Pavilions (51) at Runcorn War Memorial. Pavilions won by 14

United Services 2  (39) v Victoria Park (33)  at Widnes Bowler. United Services 2  won by 67

Preliminary Round Results Houghgreen V Rainhill Sub1 v Subs 2

Subscription 1 (3) 155 v Subscription 2 (42) 132 Venue Subscription 

Houghgreen (54) 159 v Rainhill (6) 160  Venue JLR.  

AGM 1st February at the United Service Club

Pensioners bowls meeting Thursday 1st February United Services Club 19.00hrs.

1. The Chairman opened the meeting by remembering deceased colleagues. A special mention was made for Alf Steven’s as Alf had been a loyal servant to running bowls in the Widnes district for many years
2. The minutes of the half yearly meeting on 19th October were agreed as correct.
3. No new matters were raised
4. The Secretary reported that the league had an excellent season with good weather and good competitive games. He also reported that all teams had done really well in getting the scores in a lot quicker mainly by What’s Ap. He then announced that he would not be standing for re-election. The Chairman thanked Arthur for his loyal service and for stepping in at a really difficult time and guiding the league through a difficult period. Arthur guided and kept the league together throughout the Covid season. Arthur also agreed to help the new secretary set up next seasons fixtures.Appreciation was shown by all .
5. The Treasurer reported that following the introduction of the plate trophy the league had made a small loss of £315. Because the balance sheet was relatively strong no concerns were raised  however he recommended a small increase of fees by £10 to £50 per team. The proposal was accepted. The treasurer also announced that he would not be seeking re-election. The Chairman thanked Harry for doing the job from 2016 to the present day and again guiding us through the Covid Season. He agreed to guide a new treasurer through the handover period. Appreciation was shown by all .
6. All teams announced that they would be entering the same teams as the previous season and Lane Ends application was unanimously approved.
7. The following people were duly elected as officers for the coming season.

      President  Arthur Holdroyd

      Chairman Ken Hill

      Vice Chairman Steve Spence

      Secretary Steve Spence

      Treasurer  Dave Rushton.

      Auditor Ken Hill 

      Management Committee positions. Runcorn Subscription and Halewood.

      Steve Spence requested that clubs ask their members if someone would like to become Vice 

      Chairman. If possible they could pick up the position at the fixture meeting.

8) Fees have been raised to £50.

9) The following rule changes have been approved and are now on the rules website.

Constitutional rule 5 now states that the Auditor will be elected annually.

Match rule 9 states that if a team cannot provide any players they will forfeit the game 168/0. The winners will receive a 168/0 win plus two match points.

Match rule 10. Visiting players will not be allowed on the green 24 hours before a game.

Competition Rule 2 All players must have played two games prior to the round of 16 in the Isherwood Cup and four games prior to the quarter finals at the end of the season. For the plate players must have played 2 games before the preliminaries and 4 games before the Quarter Finals.

10) The fixture and registration meeting was set for Thursday 21st 1900hrs at the United services.

The first round of league fixtures will commence on Thursday 18/04/ 2024 with the last round on 22/8/2024. The Isherwood Cup round of 16 will take place on 20/06/2024 with the quarter final of both cups taking place on 29/08/2024 and both finals on 12/09/2024.