NEWSLETTER – march 2022
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Members are reminded that subscriptions for the 2022 season are now due :-
Membership subscription – £30.00
Team Players’ subscription – £45.00
The basic membership subscription is now £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total.
Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account :
Sort Code : 30 97 88 Account Number : 01007849
If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com)
Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :-
Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL
EARLY PAYMENT WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED SO THAT THE BULK OF THE WORK IN RESPECT OF SUBSCRIPTIONS CAN BE COMPLETED BEFORE THE START OF THE SEASON
GREEN OPENING
The green is currently scheduled to open on Saturday 2nd April. This will be confirmed nearer the time.
ROUND ROBINS
The popular Tuesday and Friday Round Robins will continue in 2022.
Hosted by Peter and Lynne Smith, these sessions are an ideal way of meeting other members of the club. Bowlers of any standard, both experienced and players new to the game, are very welcome to take part.
The first midweek Round Robin will take place on Tuesday 5th April, 10.00 am start.
CORONATION CUP
Entries are still being taken for the Coronation Cup. The deadline for entries is Friday 18th March. So far, we have received 10 entries. If your name is not on the list below and you wish to enter, please contact Mike Milne asap (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com ).
Bill Bloor ; Terry Corfield ; Chris Harding ; John Hughes ; Chris Lancaster ;
John McCabe ; Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ; Mark Rowlinson ; Roger Van Beever
Once the draw has been made, we will text, phone or email players with the name and contact details of their opponent. The full draw will be emailed and posted on the website asap after that.
CLUB COMPETITION DATES
Saturday 16th April – Spring Pairs – random doubles, with plate (12.00 pm start).
Sunday 1st May – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – invitation singles for club competition and merit winners from the 2021 season (12.00 pm start). Spectators, markers and measurers will be very welcome.
Sunday 15th May – Rose Bowl – singles handicap, with plate (12.00 pm start).
Sunday 29th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start).
Sunday 10th July – President’s Cup – singles handicap, with plate (start time TBC)
Sunday 17th July – Championship Cup – men’s singles, played off scratch – no plate (12.00pm start)
Saturday 30th July – Ladies’ Championship – singles handicap, with early stages being played in a group format. (12.00 pm start).
Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible.
In addition to the competitions already advertised, the Chairman’s Shield, Floodlit Trophy and Last Chance Cup will be held in August / September.