The Altrincham & District L.V. Bowling League shall promote, organise and govern the playing of Crown Green Bowls in compliance with the requirements of the BCGBA laws and shall also implement its own laws, bye-laws, match & competition laws. |
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2023 Competition Entry Forms: Players Registration forms: CUP SQUADS 2023: General: Match sheets: This season: |
Altrincham & District LV League League Officials 2023 President Keith Walden
Vice-President Steve Ridley
Chairman Dave Rogerson
Deputy Chairman David Mulrooney
Honorary Life Members Stuart Barton Ron Goddard Fred Hope Peter Kelsall David Leigh Steve Ridley Phill Wrenn
Administration Secretary Keith Walden
Treasurer Steve Ridley
Fixture Secretary Derek Dooley
Competition Secretary Steve Ridley
Executive Council David Allen Dave Stott Ken Rimmer Ian Thompson Steve Cook David Leigh Phill Wrenn Lindsay Mulrooney
Auditors Ken Brenner Mike Foster
Cheshire Delegate Keith Walden
PRESENTATION NIGHT 2023 THE ALTRINCHAM & DISTRICT L.V. BOWLING LEAGUE ANNUAL PRESENTATION NIGHT 2023 WILL BE HELD AT L.M.R.C.A. CLUB, ALTRINCHAM, ON FRIDAY 10th NOVEMBER 2023, COMMENCING AT 8.15pm. FEATURING A WONDERFUL FEMALE VOCALIST:
KATIE HALIDAY
TICKETS WILL BE £9 EACH AND AVAILABLE FROM THE LEAGUE SECRETARY, KEITH WALDEN, 07792 943147.
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VERY URGENT - Competitions Secretary required for 2024 season L.V DIVISIONAL KNOCKOUT FINALS DAY L.V. VETS MERIT FINALISTS 2023 LV SENIOR MERIT FINALISTS 2023 L.V.. SENIOR MERIT FINALISTS 2023 L.V. LEAGUE VETS MERIT FINAL 2023 L.V. LEAGUE SENIOR MERIT FINAL 2023 Brooklands Sports Club - change of venue for remaining home Vets games in 2023 LV VETERANS INDIVIDUAL MERIT 2023 Brooklands Sports Club - change of home venue for remaining LV Evening League matches L.V. INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MERIT 2023 Vets Individual Merit Qualifier - 29th June - change of venue Review of Handicaps for all Cup Competitions L.V. EVENING LEAGUE AWARD of MERIT 2023 A Guide Direct Entry of Match results for the 2023 Evening and Veterans League. |
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LV DIVISION 2 WINNERS 2023L.V DIVISION 2 WINNERS 2023 The L.V. Division 2 winners, Sale Excelsior B, pictured after winning the League on the last day of the season. | |
(Monday 25 September 2023) | |
VERY URGENT - Competitions Secretary required for 2024 seasonThe League urgently require the services of a Competitions Secretary for 2024 to run the 6 events listed below because without a Competitions Secretary these events willl simply NOT take place. The dates of these events in 2023 have been shown for guidance:- LV Individual Senior Merit - Qualifying Rounds 16 June - Final 14 July2nd/3rd Division Individual Merit - 16 JulyPairs Handicap - 22 JulySenior Award of Merit - 16 SeptemberVets Individual Merit - Qualifying Rounds 29 June - Final 20 JulyVets League Award of Merit - 28 SeptemberAssistance is provided on the day by existing Council members and often by members of the host Club but it cannot be stresed enough that without a volunteer coming forward there will be NO events as listed above in 2024. Anyone who is interested in helping the League continue with these long standing events should contact the League Secretary Keith Walden or the existing Competitions Secretary Steve Ridley.
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(Friday 22 September 2023) | |
L.V DIVISIONAL KNOCKOUT FINALS DAYL.V. BOWLING LEAGUE DIVISIONAL FINALS DAY, SUNDAY 27th August 2023. at URMSTON SPORTS BOWLING CLUB Division 2 Final Sale Excel B. +8. v. Metros B +12 start 12 noon
Division 1 Final Alt Boro A +4 v Quarry Bank A +8 start 2.00pm ???????????????????????????????? ????????????????
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(Monday 21 August 2023) | |
DEREK FORD TROPHY FINALThe final of the Derek Ford Trophy will take place of Friday 18th August 2023 at South West Manchester Cricket Club between Alt Boro A(4) and Metro Sports B(44) | |
(Tuesday 25 July 2023) | |
L.V. VETS MERIT FINALISTS 2023L.V. VETS MERIT FINALISTS 2023 The final 8 vets merit finalists at The Navigation Hotel Bowling Club, 2023 the competition won by Dave Rogerson of Sale Excelsior Club. | |
(Friday 21 July 2023) | |
LV SENIOR MERIT FINALISTS 2023L.V. SENIOR MERIT FINALISTS AT MERSEY VALLEY BOWLING CLUB, FRIDAY 14th JULY 2023
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(Monday 17 July 2023) | |
L.V.. SENIOR MERIT FINALISTS 2023L.V. SENIOR MERIT FINALISTS 2023
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(Sunday 16 July 2023) | |
L.V. LEAGUE VETS MERIT FINAL 2023L.V. LEAGUE VETS MERIT FINAL 2023 Thursday 20th July 2023, 1.30pm start, at Navigation Bowling Club, Altrincham. DRAW Tony Day ( Urmston Sports ) v Dave Stott ( Quarry Bank ) Dave Rogerson ( Sale Excel ) v Robert Cummings ( Quarry Bank ) Jack Kelly ( Metros ) v Andy McGuigan ( Lloyds ) Keith Walden ( Lloyds ) v Ian Wright ( Sale Excel ) Draw conducted by League Council on Sunday 2nd July 2023. | |
(Monday 3 July 2023) | |
L.V. LEAGUE SENIOR MERIT FINAL 2023L.V. SENIOR MERIT FINAL 2023 Friday 14th July 2023, at Mersey Valley Bowling Club, 6.45pm. start. DRAW Sean Chappell ( Quarry Bank ) v Dave Jackson ( Quarry Bank ) Craig McGuigan ( Lloyds ) v Jamie Bramley ( Lloyds ) Geoff Telford ( LMRCA ) v Andy Raymond ( Alt Boro ) Dave Baskerville ( Quarry Bank ) v Richard Hindley ( Lloyds )
Above draw conducted at League Council Meeting on Sunday 2nd July 2023. | |
(Monday 3 July 2023) | |
Brooklands Sports Club - change of venue for remaining home Vets games in 2023After careful consideration and no improvement in the condition of their green Brooklands have now decided to play their 2 remaining homes games at the green of Northen Etchells, Hollyhedge Raod, Wythenshawe, M22 4GQ. These fixtures are against the Grange Club and Sale Excelsior. | |
(Friday 30 June 2023) | |
LV VETERANS INDIVIDUAL MERIT 2023LV VETERANS INDIVIDUAL MERIT 2023 QUALIFYING ROUNDS THURSDAY 29TH JUNE 2023 STRIKE OUT 1.30PM prompt At Legh Arms - League Official Keith Walden Ross Kavanagh, Tony Day, Joe Blessyn, Paul Craven, Dave Rogerson, Gary Walker, Dave Mulrooney, Malc Kettle, Dave Stott, Ainsley Johnson, Colin Taylor, John McDonnell, Gerald Merry, Nigel Armstrong, Keith Walden, Keith Hamblett, Paul Drury, Ian Thompson At Urmston Sports - League Official Steve Ridley Brian Johns, Paul Hynes, Pete Westbrook, Keith Royle, Alf Williams, Mike Gresty, Noel Burrows, Lyndsay Mulrooney, Phill Wrenn, Ian Wright, Rob Cummings, Tony Evans, Peter Kelsall, Jack Kelly, Tony Flanagan, Andy McGuigan, Steve Ridley, John Cunningham, Tony Ward ALL PLAYERS TO PAY THEIR £5 ENTRY FEE TO THE LEAGUE OFFICIAL WHEN THEY BOOK IN 4 PLAYERS FROM EACH GREEN TO QUALIFY FOR FINALS DAY ON THURSDAY 23RD JULY 2023
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(Sunday 25 June 2023) | |
Brooklands Sports Club - change of home venue for remaining LV Evening League matchesIn view of the current condition of the Brooklands home green which is unlikely to improve for the rest of the current season Brooklands have arranged to play the remainder of their home EVENING league games on the green of Northen Etchells Bowling Club, Hollyhedge Road,Wythenshawe, Manchester M22 4GQ commencing from Monday 26th June 2023. The home fixtures for Brooklands in the Vets League remain unchanged for the time being because after todays match v LMRCA B they only have 2 further fixtures at home. | |
(Thursday 22 June 2023) | |
L.V. INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MERIT 2023L.V.INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MERIT 2023 QUALIFYING ROUNDS, FRIDAY 16th JUNE 2023, STRIKE OUT 6.45pm prompt. At Lloyds, League Official: Steven Ridley. John Gethins, Dave Jackson, Dave Roberts, Sean Chappell, Noel Burrows, Ian Wright, Dave Rogerson, Derek Stubbs, Chris Barlow, Tom Robinson, John Cunningham, Mark Foster, Graham Nobbs, Mike Barnett, Joe Blessyn. At Linden Club, League Official Keith Walden Malcolm Kettle, Steve Baskerville, Martin Ogiliev, Andy Pearson, Matt Sands, Scott Mills, Jamie Bramley, Jake Bramley, Mike Gresty, Rob Jordan, Lawson Mitten, John Gillespie, Geoff Telford, Mike Telford, Chris Cawdrey. At L.M.R.C.A. League Official, Dave Leigh. Paul Craven, Lindsay Mulrooney, Gary Walker, Peter Kelsall, Todd Evans, Dave Stott, Dave Leigh, Richard Hindley, Craig McGuigan, Andy Birtles, John McDonnell, Mike Streets, Rob Cummings, Kristian Nobbs, Steve Worrall. At Sale Excelsior Club, League Official, Phill Wrenn Andy McGuigan, Adam Bishop, Graham Law, Mark Bennett, Dave Baskerville, John Lawler, Chris Eaton, Steve Gavin, Ian Willson, Peter Keogh, Tom Humphries, Andy Raymond, Tom Woods, John Hopkins. ALL PLAYERS TO PAY THEIR £5 ENTRY FEE TO THE LEAGUE OFFICIAL WHEN THEY BOOK IN. 2 PLAYERS FROM EACH GREEN TO QUALIFY FOR FINALS NIGHT ON FRIDAY 14th JULY 2023.
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(Wednesday 14 June 2023) | |
Vets Individual Merit Qualifier - 29th June - change of venueIn view of the current condition of the Brooklands green where one of the qualifying rounds was to be held it has been decided to reschedule this venue and it will now be held at Urmston Sports. The other venue for the qualifying round of the Legh Arms remains unchanged. | |
(Friday 26 May 2023) | |
Review of Handicaps for all Cup CompetitionsA review of all the Provisional Handicaps that were allocated has now taken place after having received the Cup squads from all the Clubs and also the transfer of certain players between Clubs following the withdrawal of 2 teams from the League. All the new handicaps which will apply throughout the duration of each Cup competition are now shown within the Cup Draws for each competition and will automatically be shown when the result of the match is entered on to the website. However you are recommended to check the correct handicaps before starting any match. | |
(Thursday 4 May 2023) | |
KNOCKOUT CUP DRAWSThe draws for all the Knockout Cup competitions have been made and are available on the website including the Veterans Cup. The handbook refers to the dates of the Vets Cup as 1st Round, 2nd Round, 3rd Round, Semi Final and Final whereas the draw sheet refers to the first 3 rounds as Preliminary Round, 1st Round and 2nd Round then the Semi Final and Final. The dates are still as per the handbook and are also shown on the draw sheet at the top of each round. Can Clubs please check when they are required to host a neutral cup match on their green and ensure their green has been prepared for such a match. Can we also remind Secretaries/Team Captains that it is the responsibility of the first named Club on the draw sheet to enter the result of a match on to the website within 24 hours of the match being played as per Rule 7 of the Match Rules. Failure to do so makes the Club concerned liable to a £5 fine. | |
(Monday 20 March 2023) | |
VETS KNOCKOUT CUP 2023L.V VETS KNOCKOUT CUP 2023 ROUND 1: 11th MAY 2023 ROUND 2: 15th JUNE 2023 ROUND 3: 3rd AUGUST 2023 SEMI FINALS: 31st AUGUST 2023 FINAL: 21st SEPTEMBER 2023 CLUBS ARE REQUESTED TO MAKE THEIR GREENS AVAILABLE WHEN SELECTED TO HOST THIS COMPETITION. | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
VETS AWARD OF MERIT 2023L.V VETS AWARD OF MERIT 2023 ONE DAY EVENT, THURSDAY 28th SEPTEMBER 2023 SELECTED GREEN: LLOYDS BOWLING CLUB START / STRIKE OUT: 12 noon, draw made from those present. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: TUESDAY 26th SEPTEMBER 2023 CLUBS WILL BE CHARGED FOR THIS COMPETITION ON THEIR END OF SEASON INVOICE. | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
L.V VETS MERIT 2023L.V. VETS MERIT 2023 QUALIFYING ROUNDS: THURSDAY 29th JUNE 2023 SELECTED GREENS: LEGH ARMS, URMSTON SPORTS START / STRIKE OUT 1.30pm, draw made from those present. FINALS DAY THURSDAY 20th JULY 2023 GREEN T.B.C. ENTRY FEE £5.00 to be paid on the day CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES : THURSDAY 22nd JUNE 2023 | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
L.V. EVENING LEAGUE AWARD of MERIT 2023L.V. EVENING LEAGUE AWARD of MERIT 2023 ONE DAY EVENT ON SATURDAY 16th SEPTEMBER 2023 SELECTED GREEN: METROS SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB. START / STRIKE OUT 10.30am, draw made from those present. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: WEDNESDAY 13th SEPTEMBER 2023, CLUBS WILL BE CHARGED FOR THIS COMPETITION ON THEIR END OF SEASON INVOICE. | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
L.V PAIRS HANDICAP 2023L.V. PAIRS HANDICAP 2023 ONE DAY EVENT ON SUNDAY 3rd SEPTEMBER 2023 SELECTED GREEN: OLD TRAFFORD BOWLING CLUB START / STRIKE OUT: 10.30am draw made from those present. HANDICAPPING: 1st div players Scratch, 2nd div players +2 each. ENTRY FEE £10, ( £5 EACH PLAYER ) to be paid on the day. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: THURSDAY 31st AUGUST 2023 | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
2nd DIVISION MERIT 2023L.V. 2nd DIVISION MERIT 2023 THIS IS A ONE DAY EVENT ON SUNDAY 16th JULY 2023 SELECTED GREEN: MERSEY VALLEY BOWLING CLUB, START / STRIKE OUT 10.30am draw made from those present, ENTRY FEE £5 to be paid on the day. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: WEDNESDAY 12th JULY 2023 | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MERIT 2023INDIVIDUAL SENIOR MERIT 2023 ( for PEACOCK CUP ) QUALIFYING ROUNDS: FRIDAY 16th JUNE 2023 SELECTED GREENS: SALE EXCEL, LLOYDS, L.M.R.C.A. LINDEN START / STRIKE OUT 6.45pm from those present: ENTRY FEE £5.00 TO BE PAID ON THE DAY. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: FRIDAY 9th JUNE 2023 FINALS NIGHT FRIDAY 14th JULY 2023, SELECTED GREEN T.B.C.. 6.45pm start. | |
(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
CHESHIRE MERIT 2023CHESHIRE MERIT 2023 QUALIFYING ROUNDS SATURDAY 13th MAY 2023 at S.W.M.C.C. START / STRIKE OUT 12noon, from those present. ENTRY FEE £8.00, TO BE PAID ON THE DAY. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES: THURSDAY 11th MAY 2023. FINALS DAY: SATURDAY 17th JUNE 2023 at SHAVINGTON BOWLING CLUB, CREWE, CW2 5DL, 10.00am start.
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(Thursday 12 January 2023) | |
A Guide Direct Entry of Match results for the 2023 Evening and 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 will be issued a password unique to the individual club when we have confirmation of club sectretaries for the 2023 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. 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) All veterans League Captains will this season be required to enter Match Results from their fixtures. Each club will be issued a password unique to the individual club. When we have confirmation of club secretaries for the 2023 season. Home captains or designated club officials 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. 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) |