NEWSLETTER – JULY 2021
LV LEAGUE COMPETITIONS
The Southport LV League will be running two competitions once the regular season fixtures have been completed.
Tuesdays 24th and 31st August – LV Individuals
Tuesdays 14th and 21st September – LV Pairs
Both these competitions are open to any player who has played at least one game in the LV League this season. To enter, please inform your LV captain or Mike Milne.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
On Sunday 27th June, the Southport Federation team enjoyed a successful start to the National League season with an excellent 22-10 victory over Bradford ‘A’.
The home leg was played at the Hesketh Arms and the team had 8 winners from the twelve games and won the aggregate by a convincing 47 chalks. The two Hesketh Arms representatives were Kez Adams and Fergal Wright and they won 21-17 and 21-7 respectively.
The away team travelled to the Spen Victoria club in Cleckheaton and came away with six winners and won the aggregate by twelve to return home with a valuable eight points. Of the five Hesketh Arms’ players in the away side, there were wins for Ray Atkinson (21-12) and Mike Milne (21-14).
Many thanks to all those members who supported the home team and helped out on the day with marking and measuring. Thanks also to Graham for preparing the green. The Hesketh Arms has hosted a Federation game in each of the five seasons played since the team was formed and this is testament to the consistently good condition of our green. The Federation Committee also appreciate the co-operation and support of the Hesketh Arms’ committee and club members.
The team now look forward to their July fixture when they will be taking on Cheshire Parks. Details of this match will be posted when they are available.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS
On Sunday 11th July (12 pm start) we will be holding our inaugural Champion of Champions competition when members will be competing for the “Blowick Cup”. This will be an invitation event for winners of our club competitions or team merits in 2020. It is hoped that this will become an annual event in the Club’s calendar and will normally be scheduled for the beginning of the season. It was not possible to hold it in April this year due to the Covid-19 restrictions.
The following members, who were successful in 2020 club competitions or team merits, have qualified to play in this competition :-
Kez Adams ; Sue Andersen ; Jason Chapman ; Jim Halsall ; Chris Harding ;
George Hitchmough ; Graham Meadow ; Pat McArthur ; Mike Milne ; Chris Porter ;
Phil Richards ; Jon Roberts ; Brian Sutton ; Dave White
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY
Sunday 11th July – Champion of Champions 12.00 pm start – invitation competition for 2020 competition and merit winners (spectators welcome)
GREEN BOOKINGS
Saturday 10th July – the green will be unavailable for members’ use due to a private booking.
Saturday 31st July – Burscough League President’s Day – spectators welcome.