FLOODLIT TROPHY
The next club competition will be the Floodlit Trophy, which will take place on Saturday 17th August, starting at 5.00pm. This will be a non-random pairs and the format will be decided once the number of pairs taking part is known. We have used a round robin / group stage format in the past for this event which guarantees all pairs more than one game. If possible, we will use this format again this year.
To enter, please register at the green, on the day, by 4.45pm
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team play their final National League fixture of the season this Sunday, 11th August, when they take on Bury in a match they need to win to give themselves a chance of promotion to Division 4 of the National league.
We are pleased to be hosting the home leg of the match at the Hesketh Arms and the Hesketh will be represented by Andy Draper and Chris Porter. The start time is 2.00pm and support will be very welcome, along with help marking cards.
The away team will travel to play at Dobbies Sports and Social Club in Radcliffe and the Hesketh Arms’ players selected to play are Kez Adams, Darren Edgerley, Mike Milne, Mark Wilde and Fergal Wright.
The league standings going into the final round of fixtures are as follows :-
PLAYED POINTS
1. Heywood 4 71 points
2. Menai 3 59
3. Southport 3 51
4. Doncaster 3 45
5. Bury 3 30
OPEN SINGLES – SPONSORED BY BIRKDALE INSURANCE GROUP
The Open Singles competition being held on Saturday 31st August is now full. We are taking names for a reserve list and anyone wishing to be added to this list should contact Mike Milne (07752352065) or Chris Harding (07761733024). The entry fee is £10.00 and total prize money for the event is £540.00, with £200.00 going to the winner. The first session starts at 10.00 am and help on the day with marking and measuring would be greatly appreciated.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 15th September – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy (non-random doubles, no plate) 12.00 pm start.
Sunday 29th September – Last Chance Cup (random doubles with plate) 12.00 pm start.