WELCOME TO THE BIRSTALL & DISTRICT POOL LEAGUE

KNOCKOUTS

The First Round draws of the Blackball, Veterans and Hotshots Knockouts are out now

AVERAGES

The averages have been completed up to week 9

DATE AMENDMENTS

Following a couple of enquiries regarding fixtures being set on 5 November 2024, the Committee have made the decision to postpone ALL matches from that date and move these to the end of the season.  The fixtures have been updated to reflect this, please ensure you update/replace your fixture list accordingly.

Fixtures

This change has resulted in the season being extended and the AGM for the 2025-2026 season will now be held on Monday 7 April 2025.

Due to the close season covering the Easter Holidays and there being two bank holidays in May, plus increased Knockout competitions following the inclusion of the Blackball Singles and now Team Plate, we have also extended the close season period.  The Presentation Night will take place on Tuesday 3 June 2025 with the first match of next season scheduled for Tuesday 10 June 2025.

ATTENTION DIVISION 3 TEAMS

With immediate effect - Saville Arms Predators (Mirfield)

 have moved to the Old Bank WMC - they are now Old Bank WMC B.  Please update your fixture list accordingly

ATTENTION DIVISION 2 TEAMS

With immediate effect - Charlie's (SB) Hammers (Millbridge) have left the league.  Please update your fixture list accordingly

2024-25 SEASON

Fixtures

Please remember that from the 2019-2020 season the process for results and match sheets changed.  BOTH teams are responsible for ensuring they send a copy of the match sheet through following each match by 11pm THURSDAY.  Results are not accepted without the match sheet.  ANY team who does not send through a copy of the sheet WILL lose 2 points.

Sheets are acceptable:

via Email: bdpl1987@hotmail.com

via Picture Message or WhatsApp to the league results line (07975 788380) - please do not send these to individual members of the Committee

Facebook Messenger: https://www.facebook.com/birstall.districtpoolleague.7 - it is best if you are "friends" with the page to use this function to stop it being put in the message requests section - if you are not already friends with the League, send a request!

MATCH CONDUCT

There have been a few separate reports in recent times to the Committee about teams arriving at away venues and not respecting the rules of the venue/landlord.  Can we please remind all teams that when you go to play away, the rules of the venue are there to be adhered to i.e. if there are signs re No Swearing, please try to calm your language and respect other customers, likewise if there are any signs regarding the use of illegal substances, please do not do it on their premises (ideally don't do it anywhere regardless of if there are signs or not!!).

All matches are to be played in a sporting manner in accordance with Rule 33 of the BDPL rules and this covers all aspects of the night from the way you treat your opposing players, other customers, the bar staff, landlord and venue as a whole.

Any incidents which are reported to the Committee will be investigated and any evidence of wrongdoing will result in action being taken by the Committee including expulsion from the league.

LEAGUE CONTACTS!

Chair, Results & Tables: John Laycock - 07929 789995

Vice Chair & Knockouts: Nathan Wilby - 07583 066698

Secretary: Emma Wilby - 07583 066636

Treasurer & Website: Katie Halewood - 07783 326061

Raffles, Draws & PR: Patrick McCann - 07896 631722

Averages: Richard Parkinson - 07713 755932

General Queries: John Laycock - 07975 788380

ALL KNOCKOUTS UP TO THE SEMI FINAL STAGE ARE BEST OF 5 - FIRST TO 3

(other than Team, 3 Man Team and Hotshots)

SEMI FINALS - BEST OF 7 - FIRST TO 4

FINALS - BEST OF 9 - FIRST TO 5

TEAM AND 3 MAN TEAM KNOCKOUTS ARE BEST OF 9 - FIRST TO 5 IN ALL ROUNDS

HOTSHOTS IS THE FIRST TEAM TO REACH 101 IN EACH ROUND

Any questions please contact the Knockout Secretary, Nathan Wilby on 07583 066698.