All Change?

Two member clubs want to see changes to the points earned from fixtures in the Friday and Monday divisions next year.

Proposals from Hadley USC and Charlton were outlined to delegates at the League’s November executive meeting this week.

Hadley want to see 4 points – rather than 3 – awarded to teams who win away on aggregate while their near neighbours are proposing that the points scoring system used in the Dennis Lewis Thursday Division is introduced in the Monday divisions in 2024.

Both proposals will need to be seconded at next month’s meeting in order to go before the AGM, which is now set for Tuesday 23rd January, using both function rooms at the Bayley Club.

A formal application to join the Dennis Lewis division has been received from Meole Brace and League officers are soon to start moves to try and boost the number of teams in the Friday divisions, find at least 1 more side for the Afternoon Division and try to re-launch the Saturday Division (which boasts a unique format of four singles matches and two doubles).

Colin Rudrum has confirmed he will be continuing for one more year as chair of the disciplinary committee but nominations are still sought for the role of vice-chairman – to succeed Steve Wall – and County Deputy President.

Honoraria will rise by 6.7 per cent – in line with CPI for September – and more than 150 bookings have been received for the League’s Annual Presentation Dinner on Saturday 20th January at West Stand @ TUFC.