League programme needs more teams

Post date: Aug 5, 2020 8:05:03 PM

After revising its domestic league programme, due to start in September, Stamford Indoor Bowls Club is looking for more teams to commit to an initial series of fixtures until Christmas.

The club is due to re-open for a trial period of social roll-ups from August 17 to test its regulations, following the Covid-19 pandemic but because of the stringent rules which must be introduced - including social distancing and face coverings for bowlers - commitment by members to a league programme starting four weeks later has inevitably been affected.

Some leagues - including Monday night rinks and women's Tuesday afternoon triples - have already had to be cancelled, with teams withdrawing because of lack of support. But league secretary John Holroyd is hopeful more teams will register for leagues that have enough to go ahead, albeit slightly depleted.

To encourage more teams, all league registration fees have been waived. Individual players can help form new teams or will be found existing teams in which to compete.

The following leagues have so far been confirmed and those with single figure registrations in particular need more support: Sunday morning Australian pairs (6 teams have already registered), Monday afternoon Open triples (11); Tuesday evening open rinks (6); Wednesday afternoon open triples (11); Wednesday evening open triples (10); Thursday afternoon men's triples (5); Thursday evening open rinks (5); Friday morning open pairs (12); Friday afternoon open triples (9); Friday evening men's triples (9).

To take part in trial roll ups on midweek days from August 17 to September 11 ( midweek morning and evening sessions only), members can book online (www.stamfordindoorbowls.co.uk/diary) quoting their membership details, by email (stamfordindoorbowls@btconnect.com) or by telephone (01780 756452) during sessions. BW