Welcome to the Website of the Stockport Parks Bowling League
History:
Honours Board
General:
Result sheet
Roll of Honour
League rules
Knockout rules
The Stockport Parks Bowling League was the first organised Crown Green Bowling League to be formed in the Stockport area, dating back to 1912.
Today there are two divisions, playing on Wednesday evening. Teams are of 8 players in both divisions.
We also run a team knockout competition (playing 4 at home and 4 away), and individual Merit competition and a competition for pairs.
The league is run from day to day by its management committee
President ; Mr J Hembrough
Chairman ; Mr M Dawson
Secretary Mr C Crowther
Match and Registration Secretary ; Mr A Clews
Treasurer ; Mr A Clews
Committee Mr J Spreadborough, Mr P Ryan, Mrs C Dawson
Stockport Parks AGM & Presentation Night
Stockport Parks Merit Finals Wednesday 26th July
Stockport Parks Merit Competition
Stockport Parks AGM & Presentation Night
Our leagues AGM & Prentation Night will be at the Victoria Bowling Club on Tuesday 23rd January 2024 at7.30pm. If any club as a proposal to put forward or nominations for committee members please put in writting to the secretary by 20th December.
We had two new teams enter last season West Heaton & Cheadle Con Club, we hope they enjoyed the season. If anyone knows of a club who would like to enter a new team this should be in writting to the secretary by 20th December ready to be voted on at the AGM
Final of the Ben Dawson Trophy Sponsored by Rossendale PVC Wednesday 13th September. Congratulations to Victoria Bowling Club beating South Reddish Park 162 - 128
New Sponsor
The Stockport Parks Committee are pleased to announce Rossendale PVC Systems have agreed to sponsor the league and the 8 a side cup competition which will for this season be known as The Ben Dawson sponsored by Rossendale PVC knockout, and thereafter the Rossendale PVC knockout. They have also agreed to purchase a new trophy for the competition with engraving. If you are looking for new windows and doors please consider asking for a quote.
Many thanks to Rossendale PVC Systems
ROSSENDALE PVC SYSTEMS.
Tel 01706 877705
Web site www.rossendalepvcsystems.co.uk
Stockport Parks Merit Finals Wednesday 26th July
It was a very wet night for the Leagues Merit Finals at Cheadle Con Club. In the Semi Finals John Hignett beat Leigh Smith & Howard Thomas beat Paul Cardew
Congratulations to John who beat Howard in the final. The green was in great condition and all the players played very well despite the weather
Stockport Parks Pairs
Congratulations to Gareth Whittaker & Iain Dunbar beating John Hignett & Mark Millen in a great final
The Ben Dawson Trophy
The draw has been done for the 4 home 4 away Ben Dawson Trophy and is now on the fixtures / results page. The preliminary round is on Wednesday 23rd August.
Handicaps will be decided on final league position at the end of this season. There will be a £10 cost to each club to cover prize money.
Stockport Parks Merit Competition
The Semi Finals & Final of the Parks Merit will be held at Cheadle Con Club on Wednesday 26th July 7pm Start
Paul Cardew ( Ladybridge ) v Howard Thomas ( South Reddish )
John Hignett ( South Reddish ) v Leigh Smith ( South Reddish )
Stockport Parks Merit
This competition will be on the 21st June at Ladybridge Park. Start time 6.30pm. Please arrive at the venue by by 6.15. Entries to Andy Clews by text 07950679738 or email to andy.clews2@gmail.com by Tuesday 20th June. Finals night will be on Wednesday 26th July. All entries to have played a least one league game to enter the competition.
Stockport Parks Pairs Competition
Wednesday 7th June saw the Leagues pairs competition take place at Aleandra Park. A great turnout of 30 pairs took part and the competition played down to the Quarter finals.
The finals night is Wednesday 12th July at Alexandra Park 6.30pm start
Quarter Finals
Gary Whittaker / Steve Waterhouse v June & Clint Crowther
Roger Miller / Neil Golding v Ian Dunbar / Gareth Whittaker
Maureen Huddleston / Doug Ralph v John Hignett / Mark Millen
Eddie Tasker / Chris Law v Andy Spedding / Brian Sellers
Gatley Park
Unfortunately Gatley Park have pulled out of the second division
Important Dates 2023
Stockport Parks Pairs - Qualifying Date Wednesday 7th June. Final Wednesday 12th July held at shaw heath
Stockport Parks Merit - Qualifying Date Wednesday 21st June. Final Wednesday 26th July to be held at ladybridge park
Please note you must have played at least one match in the league to play in a competition