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MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE NHIA
ON MONDAY 2nd NOVEMBER 2009 AT 8PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman
Alan Brockett
Vice Chairman
John Luke
Secretary
Chrissie Brockett
Treasurer
Denise Newland
Competition Secretary Alan Newland
For all others members present see attached list
APOLOGIES
Dave Ciano Buck Z
Joe Hoyle
Botany B
PREVIOUS AGM MINUTES & MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising from last
year’s minutes. It was proposed by Peter Wright and seconded by Toni Gates that the minutes be accepted as a true record
of the previous meeting.
CHAIRMANS REPORT
Alan B:-
Considered that it had been another
good year with no major problems arising.
Has had complaints about bad language
on the piste and requested that clubs try to improve on this next year.
Glad that competitions were well
supported and played in good spirit
Pleased that league is growing steadily
and happy to welcome two new teams, The Plough 2 and Engine Locos. The Cuckoos have split into two teams, Phoenix
and one other (no name as yet) and Alan thanked all the members for resolving the situation so that more teams and players
will now be playing in the league rather than less.
All these new teams will play in
Division 3 next year. Committee will decide how the leagues will be organised before the captains meeting.
Thanked committee for support and
particularly Alan N for smooth running of leagues and competitions.
Congratulated all winners and commiserated
with those who have been relegated.
Thanked Bill Addison for sponsoring
the Challenge Trophy for yet another year.
TREASURERS REPORT (see attached)
Denise presented both sets of accounts.
Colin Poyser has audited the accounts and Denise wished to thank
him for carrying out this task.
Proposed by Dave
Pickard and seconded by Danny Sims that accounts be accepted as correct.
Denise then suggested
that as the bank balance has been gradually decreasing the summer league fees need to be increased to £15/team next year;
she pointed out that when she first took over the treasurer’s post 10 years
ago the fees were £15 and that we reduced them to £10 where they have remained ever since. All other fees will remain the
same.
The proposal was
seconded by Eric Wilson and voted for unanimously.
FIXTURE SECRETARY’S REPORT
Alan N was pleased with the way the season
had gone, announced winners of all summer and winter leagues and competitions (see attached list)
Number of postponed games has decreased,
would like to see it decrease even further next year.
Thanked Rory O’Brien for keeping
website updated.
New divisional organiser is needed, any
volunteers to speak to AN after meeting.
Dates of both cup finals will be set at the Captains meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
All existing officers were prepared to
stand for re-election, there being no further nominations they were voted en bloc
.
WINTER LEAGUE
Same format as last year, entries to Alan N by November 16th
LOCAL COMPETITIONS
Provisional dates
for the PMPL were set as:-
Pennant Triples:
Sunday 6th June
Pennant Doubles:
Saturday 3rd July
Dates for cup finals
will be arranged at the Captains’ meeting
Other dates were
set as follows:-
Queens Head Triples
Sunday 25th July
White Hart Triples Sunday
1st August
NHIA Triples
Sunday 25th April
NHIA Fixed Coche Sunday 26th
Sept
Bird Mixed Triples Sunday
12th Sept
DINNER DANCE-----PRESENTATION EVENING
To be held at Broadway Hotel Letchworth on Saturday 14th November.
105 tickets have been sold.
Alan B thanked Chrissie & Denise as PMPL representatives and requested that people arrive promptly so that
presentation can start at 7.30pm. Also reminded clubs about raffle prizes.
PRE-SEASON CAPTAIN’S MEETING
This will be held during W/C 15th March 2010, hopefully at NHIA.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Alan B thanked Paolo
for arranging the venue. There being no other business the meeting closed at 20.45
The Pennant Challenge Cup Final,
between The Cuckoos and White Hart "A" is to be
played at the Plough, Langford, on Tuesday 15th September
The Challenge Cup semi final draw is: BUCKS HEAD v. CUCKOOS WHITE HART 'A' v. MUSGRAVE DIGGERS Matches
to be played W/C 17th August http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~wowo/reporthf.htm Match Scoresheet As usual I would advise captains contact your opposition to confirm. Pennant
Cup Final will be: ENGINE 'B' v. OUSE Regards Alan
PENNANT DOUBLES
4th July, Irish Club Letchworth. Weather, fine and warm.
14 teams contested the Doubles. The morning 'snake'
competition saw three teams undefeated on 4 wins. Top team on points difference and therefore No.1 seeds were
Em & M(Emma & Myra) 2nd seeds were The Shooters Club (Rob Fox & Flapper), with Double Depresso (Paolo &
Pete Taylor) 3rd.
The first round of the knockout however saw the top two seeds crash out. Em &
M losing 12-13 to The Rebels (Ian Perton and Steph Moulden) The Shooters Club were well beaten by Herbie & Greavsie
(Martin Hughes & Kieth Spratley) reversing their morning result. The first semi saw The Rebels beat Luton (Ian
B & Mike Turvey) and Double Depresso beating Herbie & Greavsie. In the final, some good shooting and pointing
from both teams however Double Depresso proved just too strong and ran out worthy wiinners, undefeated all day, leaving
The Rebels as very creditable Runners Up.
The Plate final was contested by The Fags (Geoffrey
Gray & Fred Jones) and Bancroft Romans (Dave Pickard & Nick Bull). The Romans who had accounted for
yours truly (and Amy) in the semi, could not reproduce their semi final form and The Fags will be the ones
collecting the plate trophy at the Dinner Dance.
My thanks to Paolo and the Cuckoos for hosting the event
and to every one of the players who made it a really enjoyable day.
Alan Newland
Pennant Cup W/C 27th July
ENGINE 'B' vs. BIRD IN HAND 'B' or BANCROFT
OUSE vs. BIRD IN HAND 'A'
http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~wowo/reportcf.htm Challenge Cup: W/C 27th July
BUCKS HEAD vs. ICKLEFORD or LUTON 'B'
QUEENS
HEAD vs. MUSGRAVE DIGGERS
CUCKOOS vs. ENGINE 'Z'
COTTERED vs WHITE HART 'A' http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~wowo/reporthf.htm Please download the appropriate scoresheets from the above links. Home teams are reminded that refreshments
should be provided for cup matches. As usual I would advise captains to confirm fixtures with their opposition. Regards
Alan Newland
Pennant Triples Sunday 7th June
We woke up to torrential rain.
On arrival at Ickleford prospects of play looked bleak. The main pitch was under water and others were heavily puddled. It
was decided to wait until 10.00, abandonment seemed almost inevitable. However just before 10.00, the skies lightened to the
south and the rain eased. Peter Wright and helpers started to drain the water and we were back on. All 16 entered teams
turned up, showing real commitment to the sport and play got under way only half hour late, all be it on soggy terrains.
A 4 round 'snake' decided the qualification for the Main with the top eight teams going through. The remaining 8 qualifying
for the Plate. The sun came out and all was set fair for a good afternoon.
Two teams had 4
wins in the morning, Oh So Lucky(Alan N, Adrian, Myra) and The Committee (Denise, Alan B, Chrissie). Oh So Lucky met
last years winners Luton (Mike, Kier, Ian) in the first round of the knockout. Oh So lucky coming out on top. The Committee
came up against Chiltern Juniors playing as a 4 man squad(Max, Sam B, Reece,Ross)The Juniors who had shown improving form
throughout the day winning a very close match. The Juniors continued their form in their semi final accounting for Rising
Sun (Keith, Fred, Andy). Oh So Lucky knocked out White Hart (Nev, Jo, Rob F)in the other semi.
I think it
is fair to say that Oh So Lucky were fairly confidant of winning the trophy especially after starting well and leading 6-0.
The juniors however would not be shaken off, pegging away with some good shooting and pointing. With Oh So Lucky leading
10-7, a loose first point enabled the Juniors to point near the coche, two missed shots followed by 3 closing down points.
Still the Juniors were holding, but with 3 close boule in the head, Oh So Lucky were not too concerned. Big mistake, five
stunning points later and it was all over. Loud cheers from the one sided crowd,(funny that?) A really well
deserved win.
In the Plate final, Dutch Courage(Peter W, Geoffrey, Gordon Ansell) triumphed over Ouse
(John, Mo, Steve C). In the end a cracking day of petanque was enjoyed by all. My thanks to everyone for their help and support.
See you all soon. Alan Newland
( On a personal note, it is always very hard playing against the juniors. I would like to thank Oh
so lucky for not giving them an inch or patronising them ( as with the best of intentions teams often do) but treating
them like any other opposition. Juniors always get the crowd support but i did feel that some spectators forgot that
your team was competing in a serious competition final and they certainly would not have liked being heckled that way even
if it was good natured. I think your team was fantastic in the way it handled everything and the juniors could and should
learn a lot from you.
Toni )
First round Pennant Cup draw now reads:
Bird in Hand 'B' v. Queens
Head
Cottered v. Engine 'B'
Plough v. Rose & Crown
Musgave Diggers v. Bird
in Hand 'A'
Bancroft Park - Bye (Engine Crusaders withdrawn)
Luton 'A' v. Lidlington
White
Hart 'B' v. Bucks 'Z'
Botany Bay v. Ouse
Matches to be played W/C 8th June
MINUTES OF CAPTAINS’ MEETING
HELD AT NHIA LETCHWORTH ON MONDAY MARCH 16th 2009 AT 8PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Committee:
Alan Brockett
Chrissie Brockett
Alan Newland
Denise Newland
John Luke
34 Members as attached list
APOLOGIES
Terry Maze Great Brickhill
Joe Hoyle Botany Bay
Dave Ciano Bucks Z
Phil Winston Engine B
Jeremy Huntley Engine Z
CHAIRMANS INTRODUCTION
Alan B welcomed all to the meeting especially the two new clubs, Engine Z and The Plough.
Reminded all clubs that they must have visible scoreboards and that score sheets must be returned
on time.
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TREASURERS REPORT
Denise advised the meeting that our finances are as follows:
Current Account £367.21
Deposit Account £397.25
Dinner Dance Account £245.52
CLUB/PLAYER REGISTRATION
Outstanding club registration forms were collected and clubs were reminded that outstanding
player registration forms must be with Alan Newland before the playing season starts.
WINTER LEAGUE
Alan N reported that Winter League went well
Main trophy won by MJB - Jeremy, Ben, Gavin & Miles, runners up The Ouse
Plate won by Luton Con Club, runners up RAF - Andy, Sharon and Tony.
Thanked Peter Wright and all at Ickleford for their hard work in hosting the event.
SUMMER LEAGUE
Three divisions as last year with 8 teams in each division.
New email address on league result sheets, results to be emailed. Result sheets to be sent to
Divisional Coordinator 2 or 3 times a season.
Cuckoos may change their playing night: if so Paolo will contact opposition teams to let them
know
Cup competition will be run as before; losing teams in preliminary and 1st rounds
will all automatically be entered into Challenge Cup.
LEAGUE CUP DRAW
PRELIMINARY ROUND WC 11th May
QUEENS HEAD V LUTON B
GT BRICKHILL V ROSE AND CROWN
LIDLINGTON V ENGINE Z
ENGINE B V CUCKOOS
WHITE HART A V BIRD IN HAND A
ICKLEFORD V BUCKS Z
LUTON CON CLUB V BANCROFT
LUTON A V BUCKS HEAD
1ST ROUND WC 8TH JUNE
BOTANY BAY V OUSE
BIRD IN HAND B V QUEENS HEAD/LUTONB
COTTERED V ENGINE B/CUCKOOS
PLOUGH V GT BRICKHILL/ROSE AND CROWN
MUSGRAVE V WHITE HART A/BIRD IN HAND A
CRUSADERS V LUTON CON CLUB/BANCROFT
LUTONA/BUCKS HEAD V LIDLINGTON/ENGINE Z
WHITE HART B V ICKLEFORD/BUCKS Z
CUP FINAL DATES Challenge Cup Tuesday 15th September
Main Cup Wednesday 16th September
Venues to be agreed with the captains and the committee
PENNANT COMPETITIONS
Triples Sunday 7th June at Ickleford
Doubles Saturday 4th July at NHIA Cuckoos
REGIONAL /LOCAL COMPETITIONS UPDATE
Whittlesey Open Triples Sunday 29th March
White Hart Triples Sunday 2nd August
COMBINED DINNER & DANCE/PRESENTATION
Alan B stated that this years Dinner dance will again be held at the Broadway Hotel Letchworth
on Saturday 14th November
Alan B thanked everyone for coming, wished them all a happy and successful season.
There being no further business, the meeting closed at 20.40
Winter League Finals Day
The sun shone on the 22 teams that turned out at Ickleford for the Pennant Winter League finals day. The 'main'
competition was contested by 12 teams who qualified earlier from the 6 leagues. The in form Ouse team (Mo Sanders, John
Luke, Steve Carter and Tom Thompson) were the only undefeated team in the morning winning all 4 games. They continued
their winning ways in the semi by defeating Great Brickhill (Charley Cunningham, grandad Terry Maize and Simon Brunt) In
the other semi M.B.J.(new dad Jeremy Huntley, Miles Gooda, Ben Gallimore and Gareth Sullivan) renewed their rivalry of
earlier with Cuckoos(Paolo Infantino, Sue Infantino and Pete Taylor) in a good match, despite some good shooting from Paolo, the
young guns of M.B.J. proved too strong.
So to the final, unbeaten Ouse v. impressive M.B.J.. It proved
one game too far for the Ouse who could not match the shooting of the younger team who won 13-6.
In the 'plate'
10 teams competed. The final was between Luton Con Club (Gavin McLarron, Les Gardiner and super sub Denise Newland,
in the absence of an indisposed Dave Washbourn) and R.A.F.(Tony 'Flapper' Richards, Sharon Fane and Andy Goodship).
R.A.F. made things difficult but never really got going, Luton Cons running out comfortable winners.
My thanks
to Peter Wright and the rest of the Ickleford club for hosting a cracking occasion, if the summer season is as good
as this, we really have something to look forward too.
Alan Newland ( Fixture Secretary)
Hi Everyone. Despite the inclement weather the leagues have been completed. I have attached
the full results in 'Excel' format. The following teams have qualified for the 'Main'. M.B.J.,
Cuckoos, Engine 'B', Queens Head, Ickleford Bob Cats, Lidlington 'B', Botany Bay 'A', Engine Crusaders,
Great Brickhill, Bell, Ouse, Engine Exchequers. The follwing have qualified for the 'Plate'.
Luton, Luton Con.Club, Kings Arms, R.A.M., Bancroft Senators, R.A.F**., Welwyn, Bancroft Gladiators, Ickleford Panthyers,
Lidlington'A', Cottered*, Botany Bay, Ickleford Lions. (S.M.A. withdrawn). *Cottered are 1st Reserves, **R.A.F. 2nd
Reserves for Main. Finals Day is at Ickleford again this year. Please be there for a 10.00 start. Mr Tasty's
burger van will be in attendance, serving his usual excellent fare. The format for the finals day, both comps, will be
3 or 4 round snake dependant on the weather, followed by semi final and finals knockout. Would captains
please let me know if your team will not be attending. The finished leagues are below, looking
forward to seeing you all at Ickleford. Regards Alan Newland
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wins |
points for |
points a |
+/- |
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league 1 |
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M.B.J. |
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5 |
65 |
41 |
25 |
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CUCKOOS |
4 |
54 |
32 |
22 |
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LUTON |
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2 |
51 |
64 |
-13 |
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LUTON CON.C. |
1 |
44 |
77 |
-33 |
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league2 |
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wins |
points for |
points a |
+/- |
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ENGINE 'B' |
6 |
78 |
19 |
59 |
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QUEENS HEAD |
3 |
54 |
49 |
5 |
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R.A.M. |
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2 |
27 |
65 |
-38 |
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KINGS ARMS |
1 |
47 |
73 |
-26 |
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league3 |
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wins |
points for |
points a |
+/- |
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ICKLEFORD BOB CATS |
3 |
41 |
37 |
4 |
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LIDLINGTON 'B' |
2 |
43 |
38 |
5 |
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BANCROFT SENATORS |
1 |
38 |
47 |
-9 |
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league 4 |
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wins |
points for |
points a |
+/- |
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BOTANY BAY 'A' |
4 |
64 |
57 |
7 |
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ENGINE CRUSADERS |
3 |
65 |
59 |
6 |
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R.A.F. |
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3 |
60 |
66 |
-6 |
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WELWYN |
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2 |
50 |
57 |
-7 |
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league5 |
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wins |
points for |
points a |
+/- |
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GREAT BRICKHILL |
6 |
101 |
69 |
32 |
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BELL |
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5 |
91 |
74 |
17 |
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ICKLEFORD PATHERS |
4 |
74 |
84 |
-10 |
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BANCROFT GLADIATORS |
4 |
61 |
76 |
-15 |
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LIDLINGTON 'A' |
1 |
71 |
95 |
-24 |
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league6 |
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wins |
points for |
points a |
+/- |
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OUSE |
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5 |
93 |
60 |
33 |
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ENGINE EXCHEQUERS |
5 |
91 |
73 |
18 |
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COTTERED |
5 |
81 |
75 |
6 |
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BOTANY BAY 'B' |
3 |
66 |
90 |
-24 |
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ICKLEFORD LIONS |
2 |
59 |
92 |
-33 |
MINUTES OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD AT THE NHIA
ON MONDAY 3rd NOVEMBER 2008 AT 8PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Chairman
Alan Brockett
Vice Chairman
John Luke
Secretary
Chrissie Brockett
Treasurer
Denise Newland
Competition Secretary Alan Newland
For all others members present see attached list
APOLOGIES
Dave Ciano Buck Z
Phil Winston Engine B
Terry Maze Great Brickhill
Joe Hoyle
Botany B
Rachel Warren
Queens Head
Pete Fossey Musgrave Diggers
PREVIOUS AGM MINUTES & MATTERS ARISING
There were no matters arising from last
year’s minutes. It was proposed by Eric Wilson and seconded by Derek Northend that the minutes be accepted as a true
record of the previous meeting.
CHAIRMANS REPORT
Alan B:-
Considered that it had been another
good year with no major problems arising.
Glad that competitions were well
supported and played in good spirit
Pleased that league is growing steadily
and happy to welcome two new teams, The Plough and Engine Z.
Feels that Divisional Organisers
role needs to be improved especially at end of season.
Noted that some documentation on
Rory’s website is out of date and promised to rectify this.
Thanked committee for support and
particularly Alan N for smooth running of leagues and competitions.
Congratulated all winners and commiserated
with those who have been relegated.
Winter League Trophy has been replaced,
but no history can be found prior to 1999; if anyone has any records please forward them to the committee.
Thanked Bill Addison for sponsoring
the Challenge Trophy for yet another year.
TREASURERS REPORT (see attached)
Denise suggested
that as we have healthy bank balance the league fees could remain the same, £10.00 for Summer League and £6.00 for Winter
League, as we now have three leagues and more trophies to buy we may need to increase fees next year.
Committee made decision
not to charge juniors if they wish to enter Pennant Competitions.
Colin Poyser has
audited the accounts and Denise wished to thank him for carrying out this task.
Proposed by Peter
Wright and seconded by Rob Munday that accounts be accepted as correct.
FIXTURE SECRETARY’S REPORT
Alan N was pleased with the way the season
had gone, announced winners of all summer and winter leagues and competitions (see attached list)
14 postponed games and 1 conceded, result
sheets have been returned promptly.
Thanked Divisional Organiser, Steve Zimmerman, also thanked Rory O’Brien for keeping website updated.
Dates of both cup finals will be set at the Captains meeting.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
All existing officers were prepared to
stand for re-election, there being no further nominations it was proposed by Brian Scorthorne and seconded by Alan Roden that
the existing officers are re-elected en bloc and this was carried unanimously.
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WINTER LEAGUE
Same format as last year, entries to Alan N by November 8th.
LOCAL COMPETITIONS
Provisional dates
for the PMPL were set as:-
Pennant Triples:
Sunday 7th June
Pennant Doubles:
Saturday 4th July
Other dates were
set as follows:-
Queens Head Triples Sunday 26th July
White Hart Triples Sunday
2nd August
Bird mixed Triples Sunday
13th September
DINNER DANCE-----PRESENTATION EVENING
To be held at Broadway Hotel Letchworth on Saturday 8th November.
138 tickets have been sold.
Alan requested that people arrive promptly so that presentation can start at 7.30pm. Also reminded clubs about
raffle prizes.
PRE-SEASON CAPTAIN’S MEETING
This will be held on Monday 16th March 2009 at NHIA.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
Alan B thanked Paolo
for arranging the venue. There being no other business the meeting closed at 20.45
click here to download Financial Report
Results
| PENNANT WINTER LEAGUE 2009 CONTACTS |
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Captain |
Home Venue |
Telephone No. |
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| LEAGUE 1 |
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| Cuckoos |
Paolo Infantino |
Horth Herts Irish Club |
01462 623284 |
| Luton Con Club |
Gavin McLaren |
Luton Con.Club |
07969 120849 |
| M.B.J. |
Jeremy Huntley |
Engine, Baldock |
07984 107117 |
| Luton P.C. |
Alan Roden |
Stopsley Soc. |
01582 751537 |
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| LEAGUE 2 |
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| R.A.M. |
Angie Dowsett |
Plume & Feathers Lt. Wym. |
07900 010072 |
| Engine 'B' |
Jonathan Sewell |
Engine, Baldock |
01462 815166 |
| Kings Arms |
Gareth Thomas |
Kings Arms, Sandy |
01767 680822 |
| Queens Head |
Becks Wilson |
Queens Head, Sandy |
07810 835438 |
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| LEAGUE 3 |
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| Ickleford Bobcats |
Iain Lewis |
Ickleford Sports & Social C. |
01462 455120 |
| Liddlington B |
Derek Brown |
Royal Oak Lidlington |
07980 717902 |
| Bancroft Cenators |
Ken Light |
Bancroft Park, M.K. |
01908 678442 |
| S.M.A. |
Adrian Emson |
Plume & Feathers, Lt.Wymondley |
07751 432207 |
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| LEAGUE 4 |
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| Botany Bay 'A' |
Alan Parkinson |
Botany Bay P.C. |
01707 653325 |
| Engine Crusaders |
Derek Northend |
Engine, Baldock |
01462 657598 |
| R.A.F. |
Tony Richards |
Plume & Feathers, Lt.Wymondley |
07786 560718 |
| Welwyn |
Dave Ciano |
None |
01707 884398 |
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| LEAGUE 5 |
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| Liddlington A |
Graham Amphlett |
Royal Oak Lidlington |
07766 643300 |
| Ickleford Panthers |
Chris Ohlsson |
Ickleford Sports & Social C. |
07802 672883 |
| Bancroft Gladiators |
Dave Pickard |
Bancroft Park, M.K. |
07879 647178 |
| Bell |
Chris Rogers |
Bell, Westoning |
01525 714167 |
| Great Brickhill |
Terry Maize |
Gt. Brickhill P.C. |
01525 240836 |
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| LEAGUE 6 |
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| Cottered |
Kevin Daisley |
Cottered P.C. |
01763 281385 |
| Ickleford Lions |
Peter Wright |
Ickleford |
07733436173 |
| Engine Exchequers |
Gill Howarth |
Engine, Baldock |
01462 892639 |
| Ouse |
John Luke |
Queens Head, Sandy |
07867 757680 |
| Botany Bay 'B' |
David Dunkin |
Botany Bay P.C. |
01707 852529 |
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Winter league document download click here
| Triples Winners Alan, Ian, Mike |
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Pennant Triples
The summer finally arrived, just in time for the Pennant Triples at the Irish Cub, Letchworth. 15 teams turned out despite
a clash with the Holland trip and the Last '16'.
The morning qualifying competition was played as a 4 round snake.
Triple Espresso(Paulo, Sue & Pete T.) were top seeds with 4 wins, 7 other teams managed 3 wins apiece, so we had our eight
for the 'Main'. Some close games, and usual hard luck stories, not least Cottered, who 'popped' the cosh when looking like
winning their semi-final against Luton.
The Final itself was between Luton(Mike Turvey, Ian Brittain & Alan Roden)
and Me Emma & Blakey(Andy Goodship, Emma Jones & Dave Blakey),nice to see Dave back playing again. Luton managed
an early lead but were pegged back by a loose end which cost them a five. However Luton regrouped and held on.
The Plate
final was between Ouse(Mo Sanders, Jack Smith & Steve Carter) and R.A.M. (Ross, Malcolm & Angie Dowsett). In an absorbing
match the Ouse prevailed, what other sport would a 78 year old play against a young teenager in a final? Great stuff.
My
thanks to Paulo and his team for hosting the event and for all their hard work. Pennant Doubles coming up at Ickleford Saturday
June 28th. look out for the flyers.
Alan Newland.
MINUTES OF CAPTAINS’ MEETING HELD AT THE TWO BREWERS PH STOTFOLD ON THURSDAY MARCH
20th 2008 AT 8PM
MEMBERS PRESENT
Alan Brockett
Chrissie Brockett
Alan Newland
Denise Newland
See attached list for members
APOLOGIES
Terry Maze
Great Brickhill
Del Brown Lidlington
Emma Jones
Plume B
Steve Zimmerman
Ouse
Alan Roden Luton A
Phil Winston Engine B
Adrian Emson Luton Con Club
CHAIRMANS INTRODUCTION
Alan B welcomed all to the
meeting especially the two new clubs, Rose and Crown and Lidlington B.
Reminded all clubs that
they must have visible scoreboards and that score sheets must be returned on
time.
Encouraged all clubs/teams
to enter the competitions.
Apologised for clash between
Winter League Finals and European Cup Competition and particularly thanked all those players who turned up to play the Winter
League finals in such appalling weather.
TREASURERS REPORT
Denise advised the meeting that our finances are
as follows:
Current Account
£459.62
Deposit Account
£586.96
No need to change fees at present but must be
aware that our trophy bill will be increasing now that we have three divisions.
CLUB/PLAYER REGISTRATION
Outstanding club registration forms were collected
and clubs were reminded that outstanding player registration forms must be with Alan Newland before the playing season starts. Also reminded that clubs will
receive a copy of team registration forms to ensure no confusion as to which players have been registered.
WINTER LEAGUE
Alan N reported that Winter League went well.
AN reiterated AB’s apology for clash between
Winter League Finals and European Cup Competition
Main trophy won by Luton, runners up Adrian, Myra and Sarah.
Plate won by Queens Head, runners up Ickleford.
Thanked Peter Wright and
all at Ickleford for their hard work in hosting the event.
SUMMER LEAGUE
There are 24 teams entering the league this year
so there will be three divisions with 8 teams in each division, divided as discussed at last years captains meeting. The leagues
will be run in the same way with the results being sent to the divisional organiser.
Match results can be e-mailed to Steve Z, but
he will still need hard copies (2 or 3 can be sent at once)
Cancellation criteria as before but only need
10 days notice for holidays.
Cup competition will be run as before; losing
teams in preliminary and 1st rounds will all automatically be entered into Challenge Cup.
Alan thanked Rory for his invaluable help with
the website.
LEAGUE CUP DRAW
PRELIMINARY
ROUND
ENGINE
CRUSADERS
V PLUME
OF FEATHERS A
BUCKS HEAD
V GREAT
BRICKHILL
LUTON
CON CLUB
V BIRD
IN HAND B
QUEENS HEAD V LUTON
A
ENGINE B
V BIRD
IN HAND A
MUSGRAVE DIGGERS
V PLUME
OF FEATHERS B
BANCROFT PARK
V OUSE
WHITE HART B V COTTERED
1ST
ROUND
LIDLINGTON A
V LUTON CON CLUB/BIRD B
ICKLEFORD
V WHITE
HART A
LUTON
B
V CRUSADERS/PLUME
A
QUEENS
HEAD/LUTON A
V NHIA
CUCKOOS
ENGINE B/BIRD A
V WHITE
HART B/COTTERED
BANCROFT/OUSE
V BUCKS
HEAD/GT BRICKHILL
ROSE AND CROWN
V MUSGRAVE/PLUME
B
BOTANY BAY
V LIDLINGTON
B
CUP FINAL DATES
Challenge Cup Tuesday 23rd September
Main Cup Wednesday 24th September
Venues to be agreed with the
captains and the committee
PENNANT COMPETITIONS
Triples
Sunday 8th June at NHIA Cuckoos
Doubles
Saturday 28th June at Ickleford
REGIONAL /LOCAL COMPETITIONS
UPDATE
Musgrave Triples Sunday 18th May
NHIA Melee Easter Monday
at 10am
COMBINED DINNER & DANCE/PRESENTATION
Alan
B stated that this years Dinner dance will be held at the Broadway Hotel Letchworth on November 8th.
ANY OTHER BUSINESS
John Luke reminded teams
to enter for Regional Triples.
Alan B thanked everyone for coming, wished them
all a happy and successful season.
Meeting closed at 20.40
LEAGUE CUP DRAW
PRELIMINARY ROUND W/C 12th May
ENGINE CRUSADERS
V
PLUME OF FEATHERS A
BUCKS HEAD
V
GREAT BRICKHILL
LUTON CON CLUB V BIRD
IN HAND B
QUEENS HEAD
V
LUTON A
ENGINE B
V
BIRD IN HAND A
MUSGRAVE DIGGERS
V
PLUME OF FEATHERS B
BANCROFT PARK V OUSE
WHITE HART B
V
COTTERED
1ST ROUND W/C 9th June
LIDLINGTON
A
V
LUTON CON CLUB/BIRD B
ICKLEFORD
V
WHITE HART A
LUTON B
V
CRUSADERS/PLUME A
QUEENS HEAD/LUTON A
V
NHIA CUCKOOS
ENGINE B/BIRD A
V
WHITE HART B/COTTERED
BANCROFT/OUSE V BUCKS
HEAD/GT BRICKHILL
ROSE AND CROWN
V
MUSGRAVE/PLUME B
BOTANY BAY
V
LIDLINGTON B
CUP FINAL DATES
Challenge
Cup Tuesday 23rd September
Main Cup Wednesday 24th Sept
Venues to be agreed with the
captains and the committee
Pennant Winter League Finals Day
The north wind did blow.... but despite the weather, 23 teams turned out for the Winter league finals. Chief groundsman
Peter Wright performed a minor miracle to get the pistes playable. The early rain petered out but the cold wind and wet
terrain made playing conditions difficult.
The qualifying snake competition was reduced to 3 rounds, the current
holders, Luton, (Mike Turvey, Alan Roden & Keir Gale) were somewhat fortunate to qualify, after losing 13-1 in their 2nd
game. In the semis, Luton played the only team on 100%, Bird B (Peter Wright, Pete Taylor & Denise Newland). Luton however
dug in and ground out the win. In the other semi, Con.Clovers (Adrian Emson, Myra & Sarah Huntley) easily defeated Engine
A ( Martin Hughes, Brian & Jill Howard).
The Con Clovers must have been confident of winning the final, as
they had been the team to defeat Luton 13-1, but the holders showed their metal and ran out the winners and so retained their
crown.
In the Plate, Queens Head (Steve Carter, Steve Wilson& Tony Angel) defeated Thistime ( Chris & Sam
Ohlson and Conrad Zeibland) in a close keenly contested match.
All in all an enjoyable if cold day, played in a
great spirit.
Alan Newland
Dear Contact,
It is my intention this season to use E-Mail where possible. If you would like me
to add you to the email list to send details of Cups and Competitions etc, please email me alannewland@hotmail.com
Kind Regards Alan Newland (Fixture Secretary)
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