SECRETARY'S REPORT 2024
After
four years of disruption and change we had a fairly smooth ride last
season - although the league does now looks very different to how it
did 5 years ago. Thankfully only a few small tweaks were needed to
the format for last season and I don’t recall any problems or
complaints – which from a secretary’s point of view is always
good news.
The
Deaf Centre seem to like the 6 man team Knock Out format and retained
the trophy they won the previous season, again with no need for a
final after the 6 round robin matches. In the league competition
Pudsey A climbed into top spot in week 6 and were never topped, as
they saw off all challengers to claim the league champions trophy.
Princeville D had finished 4th but still managed to win
the play off competition, despite three of their four matches being
away from home. So the honours were nicely shared around, with a team
from each of our three venues picking up one trophy apiece. The
highest breaks were not particularly high, with just three players
topping 50 all season, the highest being Richard Bowes 57 - and so he
retained the highest break trophy. Mention should also be made of
Peter Wood, who made his first break of 30 in the league, to collect
the higher handicap break prize
The
latter stages of the Individual and Pairs competitions were dominated
by Richard Bowes and Chris Jarvis, who played each other in both the
Billiards and Snooker finals, winning one competition each, while
Chris and his partner Mick Cockcroft retained the Billiards Pairs
trophy they won the previous season. Again we were fortunate to be
able to stage the finals and presentations at a very welcoming Gt
Horton Conservative Club, which ensured neutral tables for all three
finals and very enjoyable evenings for all who attended
Hopefully
we will have the same number of teams for the 2024/25 season and if
so I would not see any need for major changes. The only slight tweak,
as I mentioned in the Calling Notice, might be to change the shoot
out in the play offs – when one is required - to a best of 3 format
before then going to sudden death if necessary
Thank
you for your support throughout the year
Stephen
Kershaw
Secretary
