Charity Shield/Consolation & League Presentation of Prizes

The league's Finals Day and presentation of prizes will be on Wednesday 24th September at Bylet.

The finals of the Charity Shield & Consolation will start at 1.30pm and dress code will apply with no exceptions. Congratulations to the four finalists: Newport A v St Georges A in the Charity Shield to be played on the No.1 green and Newport D v Wrockwardine Wood A in the Consolation to be played on the No.2. Draws below.

All the league trophies and prize money for the division averages and league winners, runners-up and 3rd place will be presented later that afternoon, starting at approximately 3.30pm. Representatives from Clubs with prizes to collect will be expected to attend.

Charity Shield Final on Green No.1

St Georges A v Newport A

Steve Dodd v Ian Edwards

Chris Ball v Bill Titley

Barry Gilder v Ian Whittington

Cliff Johnson v Allan Smith

Roy Bradburn v Phil Emery

Keith Pessall v Roger Beeston

Consolation Final on Green No.2

Wrockwardine Wood A v Newport D

Steve Faulkner v Dave Cote

Allan Gaut v Charles Kirkland

Alan Jones v Linda Cote

John Clarke v Ray James

Ian Evans v Paul Flavell

Tony Garmson v Robert Brookes

Doubles Finals

The finals of the league doubles will be held at Edgmond on Thursday 18th September. Dress code applies. The eight qualifiers are:

• Phil Atkins & Steve Corbett-Donn Wood

• John Clarke & Tony Garmson -Wroc Wood

• Allan Gaut & Steve Faulkner-Wroc Wood

• Tony Roche & Nick Davies-S J Bayley

• George Emlyn & Eddie Gillespie-Donn Wood

• Paul Powell & Steve Holmes-W Horse Husc

• Robert Renke & Tim Ealey-Bylet

• Alan Smith & Ian Edwards-Newport

Doubles Qualifying

Qualifying in the league doubles takes place on Thursday 28th August at Newport and Worfield. 12.15pm scratch. Four pairs from each venue will go through to the finals at Edgmond on Thursday 18th September.

Updated with qualifiers highlighted.

Dixon Trophy - Mid-Shropshire Seniors v Shrewsbury Seniors

The following players have been selected to represent the league in the annual Dixon Trophy match versus Shrewsbury Senior Citizens on Monday 1st September, 12.30pm meet for a 1pm start. This year, the match will be played at Sinclair.

• Dave Price - White Horse HUSC

• Peter Spragg - Sinclair

• Dave Scriven - Highley

• Les Mumford - Madeley

• Alan Smith - Newport

• Ian Evans - Wrockwardine Wood

• Andy James - Bridgnorth

• Phil Harris - Horsehay

• Tim Ealey - Bylet

• Pat Minton - SJB

• Cliff Johnson - St Georges

• Kev Carter - Broseley

Reserves are: Brian Williams - White Horse HUSC & Rob Renke - Bylet.

Following the match a buffet will be provided for the players & officials.

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Individual Merit Qualifying

Qualifying in the Individual Merit takes place on Thursday 17th July at Albrighton & Sinclair, 12.15pm scratch. Four to qualify for the finals on Thursday 14th August from each venue. The winner will have the opportunity to play in the Shropshire Champion of Champions which will be held at Edgmond on Saturday 11th October, starting at 10am.

Updated with qualifiers highlighted. Details - Albrighton  Sinclair. The finals will be held at Edgmond on Thursday 14th August.

Over 75's Singles Competition

The over 75's singles competition will be played at Bylet on Thursday 26th June, 12.45pm scratch for a 1pm start. League competition secretary Rob Renke will be taking entries on the day.

2025 Fixtures Now Available

Fixtures for the 2025 season are now available on the results service.

2025 Annual General Meeting

The league AGM will be held on Thursday 13th February at Sinclair, 1.30pm start. The agenda for the meeting can be found here and the minutes of the 2024 meeting here.

Further to the notes from the league officers meeting (see below), applications have been received asking to enter new teams in the league from Albrighton and Squirrel.

Propositions for rule changes from the officers are:

• 1. As very few teams fill out a result card any longer and  there were a couple of disputes this season, amend League Rule 13 which currently reads: The home captain or representative to insert result of the match on the web site within 48 hours of match being played, all results cards must be checked by both captains as an agreed result and signed by both accordingly, any discrepancies arising from this result must be agreed and resolved at the end of the match.  
     Change to read:
     (a) Home clubs shall ensure the result is entered on the website within 48 hours of the match being completed. The details should then be checked and any discrepancy notified to the Fixture Secretary by E-mail within 72 hours.
     (b) Clubs shall retain all the individual score cards for a further 5 days after a fixture.
     (c) Clubs must present individual score cards for verification within 5 days of being called for by the league or a league officer.
     (d) Where a dispute arises and individual score cards are not provided for verification, the complainant shall have their complaint upheld, with no right of appeal being given to the other team.

  2. Delete rule 18 as we no longer hold a November meeting:
     18. All propositions for the AGM  in (January) must be notified to the league secretary 21 days prior to the General Meeting in (November).

  3. Competition rule 1 for the Individual Merit currently reads:
     1. All entries must be 60 or over and played in the league during the current season.
     Change to:
     1. All entries must be 60 or over and have played at least four games in the league during the current season.

  4. New Competition rule 3 for the Individual Merit to read:
     3. Any player having entered and not turned up to play without notifying the competition secretary will be banned from entering the competition the following year.

  5. Competition rule 1 for the Doubles currently reads:
     1.All entries must be 60 or over and played in the league during the current season.
     Change to:
     1.All entries must be 60 or over and have played at least four games in the league during the current season.

  6. New Competition rule 3 for the Doubles to read:
     3. Any players having entered and not turned up to play without notifying the competition secretary will be banned from entering the competition the following year.

The following rule changes have been proposed by Worfield:

1. Amend current rule 9(b). Current rule reads: 9(b). Each Club with more than one team in the same division shall nominate a list of four players for each team who will only be allowed to play for that team during the season. Any deviation from this rule shall be at the discretion of the Fixture Secretary. Registration of these nominated players must be given to the Fixture Secretary at least 7 days before commence of season.
   Change to read: 9(b). Each Club with more than one team in the same division shall nominate a list of four players for each team who will only be allowed to play for that team during the season. Registration of these nominated players must be given to the Fixture Secretary at least 7 days before commence of season. Any teams not adhering to this rule will forfeit the game(s) involved 21-0.
   Justification: Worfield played a match where a 'nominated' player had moved teams.

2. Add new rule 9(e) to read: No practice to be allowed after the commencement of the match. The existing rule 9(e): Any player breaching rule 9(d) will lose their match 21-0 would be renamed 9(f) and would state: Any player breaching rules 9(d) or 9(e) will lose their match 21-0.
   Justification: Worfield were involved in a match where some of the home players practiced during the 'half time break'