Altrincham & District LV Bowling League

Following the recent announcement and changes to the Covid Legislation we can confirm that clubs can continue to offer organised bowling activities in a Covid-Safe manner. PHASE 3 FALLS WITHIN THE SPORTING EXEMPTION ALLOWED.

Clubs should continue to follow the Phase 3 guidance and be aware that this is now backed up by the legislation changes. You can continue to take part in organised outdoor sports when restrictions on social gatherings are introduced from Monday 14th September.

With the end of season fast approaching we hope that members are able to get out and enjoy the remainder of the year in a safe controlled way.

Clubs should continue to maintain track and trace records which should be available for 21 days if they are requested by NHS track and trace.

(Friday 11 September 2020)

Ken Lowthian

Very sad news today that Sale Excelsior legend Ken Lowthian has passed away. Ken had been Bowls Secretary of Sale Excelsior and in recognition of his service to the club was made a life member. On behalf of the Altrincham & District LV Bowling League Our condolences to Ken’s family, friends and everyone at Sale Excelsior.

RIP Ken.

(Thursday 20 August 2020)

Covid-19 Update Monday 27th July 2020.

Please click on the link which will take you to Phase 3 of the latest Government & BCGBA guidelines. This latest advice will allow Leagues & Competitions to commence.

https://cheshirecountybowls.com/covid-19

(Monday 27 July 2020)

Phase 2a Update 11th July 2020 (Club self-management of risks)

Please click on the link below to the latest advice regarding advice for clubs and the Phase 2a Update 11th July 2020 (Club self-management of risks). It is expected that there will be a further announcement in the next couple of days.

PLEASE NOTE ALL OTHER SAFETY ADVICE FOR COVID-19 IS STILL RELEVANT.

Phase 2a update 11th July 2020.docx

(Sunday 12 July 2020)

PHASE 2 of Planned opening of greens Monday 1st June 2020.

Please click on the link below regarding the planned opening of greens moving to PHASE 2 status on Monday 1st June 2020. All other links on this page are still valid and should be used for your guidance.

These guidelines are issued from the government and should be adhered to.

Remember it is YOUR responsibility to keep your bowling members safe.

https://cheshirecountybowls.com/covid-19

(Sunday 31 May 2020)

The 2020 Altrincham & District LV Bowling League CANCELLED.

To all involved in the Altrincham & District LV Bowling League.

After many emails and phone call’s to the League’s council members we have decided to cancel the 2020 bowling season. This was unanimously agreed on by all council members. We had a plan in place to start early July, but this seems very unlikely as Social distancing is still in place. Also Pubs and Clubs will still not be opened . Our reason for cancelling now is a lot of the bowlers are 65 and over which puts them at high risk. We don’t want to put them in any danger due to this very serious pandemic. I will be calling a council meeting as soon as we can all get together and discuss the 2021 season. I will send out details of the Rules Revision meeting when and if Pubs and clubs reopen. If you have any proposals for this meeting you can send me them anytime. I have also cancelled the presentation night due to be held in November. If any club shows any dissent and objects or complains about the Councils decision to cancel the L.V. Leagues Vets and Evening bowling season please reply to me with your reasons. Lastly please comply with the restrictions that are still in place. I will keep you informed of any developments as soon as I get them . Stay safe and take care.

Regards

Keith Walden.

L.V. League Secretary.

(Friday 29 May 2020)

Latest Goverment Advice on Covid-19. (Link to Cheshire Website)

Please click on the link below which will take you to the latest advice and updates on Covid-19. The updates are relating to the Government`s Track & Trace System which has now gone operational.

https://cheshirecountybowls.com/covid-19

(Thursday 28 May 2020)

Opening of Bowling Greens

Please click on the link to find all the guidelines and advice that club officials need to consider when they might open their greens.

https://www.cheshirecountybowls.com/covid-19

(Tuesday 12 May 2020)

Sport England Funding Link.

Please find below the Sport England Funding link for Clubs.

https://www.sportengland.org/how-we-can-help/our-funds/community-emergency-fund

(Tuesday 31 March 2020)

Corona Virus Update-A statement from the BCGBA.

To County Secretaries, Management and Officers.

Following the Government announcement this afternoon it is with great sadness that we now have to suspend all bowling for the foreseeable future.

Based on the advice announced we need to avoid all mass gatherings and sporting event as these will no longer be supported by the emergency services.

If anyone within your household has symptoms then the whole family need to isolate for 14 days.

Limit social contact wherever possible and encourage working from home.

At risk groups - those over 70 and those with medical conditions need to take additional care.

All BCGBA meetings should now be postponed as un-necessary travel should be avoided. Contact in Pubs, Clubs and restaurants to be avoided.

Taking this all into account all leagues should now suspend matches until such time as we are given an all clear to resume competition.

All BCGBA and BCGLCC Competitions are now suspended until further notice this should include all qualifier events.

As a Bowls community we need to look after our members and I encourage you to follow the advice being given and support those we are able to at this very difficult time.

I will add links onto the website / face-book as these are updated.

Please take care of yourself and stay safe.

On behalf of the Management Committee BCGBA

Chris Hasselby (BCGBA Chairman)

Mark Bircumshaw (CEO)

(Monday 16 March 2020)

Corona Virus Update

*****Corona Virus Update*****

Please note that the LV Veterans League matches scheduled for Thursday 19th have been postponed. The Management Council are to meet this coming Friday (20th March) after which a further announcement will be made. Please be patient with us at this difficult time.

Regards

Altrincham & District LV Management Council.

(Sunday 15 March 2020)

Corona Virus

CORONA VIRUS

NOTICE TO ALL BOWLERS

DUE TO THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE KNOWN AS CORONA VIRUS, IT IS HOPED THAT BOWLERS WILL HEED THE FOLLOWING COMMON SENSE ADVICE BEFORE GOING ON THE GREEN, WHILST ON THE GREEN AND AFTER COMING OFF THE GREEN.

WILL CLUBS PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR BOWLING EQUIPMENT, MATS & JACKS ARE FULLY CLEANED BOTH AT THE BEGINNING OF EACH MATCH AND ITS CONCLUSION.

IF POSSIBLE COULD CLUBS HAVE HAND SANITISERS AVAILABLE FOR PLAYERS USE.

PLEASE WASH YOUR HANDS THOROUGHLY BEFORE GOING ON TO THE GREEN AND ALSO WHEN YOU HAVE COMPLETED YOUR GAME.

DO NOT SHAKE HANDS WITH YOUR OPPONENT AT ANY TIME.

NO SPITTING EITHER IN YOUR HANDS OR ON THE GRASS WHILST ON THE GREEN.

WHEN TAKING THE JACK FROM YOUR OPPONENT, GIVE IT A GOOD WIPE BEFORE MAKING YOUR MARK.

IF ANYONE SHOWS MILD SYMPTONS e.g. HIGH TEMPERATURE, OR PERSISTENT COUGH, PLEASE DO NOT PLAY, BUT CONSIDER SELF ISOLATION FOR AT LEAST 7 DAYS.

THANK YOU, FOR YOUR CO-OPERATION.

ALTRINCHAM & DISTRICT L.V. LEAGUE MANAGEMENT COUNCIL & COMMITTEE.

USEFUL ADVICE LINKS

GOVERNMENT CORONA VIRUS LINK

https://www.gov.uk/government/topical-events/coronavirus-covid-19-uk-government-response

NHS CORONA VIRUS OVERVIEW

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/

(Saturday 14 March 2020)

Withington `B`

Unfortunately the Altrincham LV Evening League have been informed that Withington `B` have withdrawn from the 4th Division.

(Wednesday 19 February 2020)

Altrincham & District LV League 3rd & 4th Division 5 Home 5 Away

3rd & 4th Division 5 Home 5 Away.

1st Round

Monday 14th September.

2nd Round.

Monday 21st September.

Semi-Finals

Monday 28th September.

Final.

Friday 2nd October.

(Thursday 23 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV League 1st & 2nd Division 5 Home 5 Away

1st & 2nd Division 5 Home 5 Away.

1st Round

Monday 14th September.

2nd Round.

Monday 21st September.

Semi-Finals

Monday 28th September.

Final.

Friday 2nd October.

(Thursday 23 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 Veterans League Award of Merit

One Day Event: Sunday 27th September 2020

Selected Green: TBD

Start & Strike-Out 10.30am (Draw made from those present)

Closing Date for Entries: Sunday 20th September 2020

Entry Fee: £5.00

(Thursday 23 January 2020)

Altrincham & District League Veterans League Knock Out Cup

VETERANS KNOCK-OUT CUP

1st Round-23rd April 2020

2nd Round-28th May 2020

3rd Round-13th August 2020

Semi-Finals-24th September 2020

Final Day-1st October 2020

(Friday 10 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV League Knock Out Cup

LV KNOCK OUT CUP

1^st Round-Monday 30th March 2020

2^nd Round-Monday 6th April

3^rd Round-Sunday 30th August

Semi-Finals-Friday 18th September

Final Day 25th September

The Knock Out Cup is for all teams and is handicapped.

***PLEASE NOTE THIS COMPETITION IS FOR ALL TEAMS TO ENTER***

(Friday 10 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 Evening League Award of Merit

One Day Event: Sunday 4th October

Selected Green: TBA

Start & Strike-Out 10.30am (Draw made from those present)

Closing Date for Entries: Sunday 27th September

Entry Fee: £5.00

(Friday 3 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 Veterans Merit

Entry Fee: £5.00

Qualifying Rounds: Thursday 11th June 2020

Selected Greens: Sale XL, LMRCA, Flixton CC & Brooklands.

Start & Strike-Out 1.30pm (Draw made from those present)

Final Day: Thursday 23rd July 2020 at TBA.

Start & Strike-Out 1.30pm

Closing Date for Entries: Saturday 23rd May 2020.

(Friday 3 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 Pairs Handicap

Entry Fee: £10.00

One day Event: Sunday 31st May 2020

Selected Greens: Old Trafford Bowling Club

Start & Strike-Out 11.00am (Draw made from those present)

Closing Date for Entries: Sunday 24th May 2020

(Friday 3 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 Cheshire Merit Qualifying Rounds.

Entry Fee: £5.00

Qualifying Rounds: Saturday 9th May 2020

Selected Greens: Fallowfield BC & Linden BC

Start & Strike-Out 12.00 Noon (Draw made from those present)

Final Day: Sunday 28th June 2020 10-30am Start & Strike-Out

At The Packhorse Bowling Cub

2 Abbey Road

Macclesfield

Cheshire

SK10 3AU

Closing Date for Entries: Saturday 2nd May 2020.

(Friday 3 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 2nd, 3rd & 4th Division Merit.

Entry Fee: £5.00

One Day Event: Sunday 9th August 2020.

Selected Green: Quarry Bank BC

Start & Strike-Out at 11.00am (Draw made from those present)

Closing Date for Entries: Sunday 2nd August 2020.

(Friday 3 January 2020)

Altrincham & District LV Bowling League - Season 2020 Individual Senior Merit (For the Peacock Cup)

Entry Fee: £5.00

Qualifying Rounds: Monday 22nd June 2020

Selected Greens: USC, Grange Club, Metro & Altrincham Borough.

Start & Strike-Out at 6.45pm (Draw made from those present)

Final Night: Friday 24th July (final 8 players) Venue TBA.

Start & Strike-Out 6.45pm

Closing Date for Entries: Saturday 15 June 2020

(Friday 3 January 2020)

A Guide Direct Entry of Match results for the 2020 Evening & Veterans League.

Direct Entry (Evening League Match Results)

All Home team captains in the Evening League will this season be required to enter match results from their fixtures. Each club wiil be issued a password unique to the individual club when we have confirmation of club sectretaries for the 2020 season. Home team captains or designated club official will still require to send an image of the completed match sheet to the Fixture & Competition Secretary as in previous years. . Please find below a usual link to a user guide for the Direct Entry. Any further help and advice we can offer you please contact Jim McGurk on 07969-451030 or LVcompetitionsecretary@virginmedia.com and we will endeavour to assist you promptly.

Passwords will be issued to all Evening League Club Secretary`s early in March.

https://www.cgleague.co.uk/demo/direct-entry.php

Direct Entry (Veterans League Match Results)

The veterans League at this moment in time there is no mandate from the Management Council for clubs to enter their own results. Clubs can still send in their results as in previous years and by the usual guidelines in the rules. We will still be issuing Password`s to all Veterans Clubs so if they wish they can enter their own results, this choice is down to each individual club. Any club entering their own results will still require to send an image of the completed match sheet to the Fixture & Competition Secretary. Please find below a usual link to a user guide for the Direct Entry. Any further help and advice we can offer you please contact Jim McGurk on 07969-451030 or LVcompetitionsecretary@virginmedia.com and we will endeavour to assist you promptly.

Passwords will be issued to all Veterans League Club Secretary`s early in March.

https://www.cgleague.co.uk/demo/direct-entry.php

The Altrincham & District LV League would like to place it on record their gratitude to Ross Kavanagh for his expertise and help in setting up this for our League.

(Thursday 2 January 2020)

Registrations.

Evening League Registrations

Note. All League, KO Cup & 5H-5A Registrations must be received by the Fixture Secretary no later than 5th March 2020.

Veterans League Registrations

Note. All League, KO Cup Registrations must be received by the Fixture Secretary no later than 5th March 2020.

(Thursday 2 January 2020)