Summer Evening Handicap League 'Split' Trial 2024

Summer Evening League ‘Split’ Trial 2024

Despite our efforts in allocating a handicap to certain players to make the Summer Evening League more competitive, a clear divide has emerged looking at the latest table.

In addition, I have received a letter from one of the teams near the bottom of the league to explain that they were very heavily beaten by a top side and are very reluctant to play them again!

We also have a team that have failed to appear for their matches 5 times already which is costing the club revenue. I have an assurance that this will now be rectified and their remaining fixtures will be honoured.

With all of this in mind, we now intend to SPLIT the division in half for the remainder of the season on a trial basis for 2024. This idea draws from the Scottish Premier (football) league and sees 6 teams in the top half form one league, and 6 in the bottom half form another.

 

So Here’s the Deal:

The existing League table has been used to determine the teams in both sub-divisions (A & B). Teams 1-6 in Section A; Teams 7-12 in section B. The remaining games will be against teams in your section only.

The Split will commence with fresh matches on Friday 19th July,

Teams will play each other 3 times in each sub-division (or Section) up to the end of the season in a mini championship. This will involve the same number of matches and dates already booked for the Evening League.

Only your opponent will change - So, as teams are already picked, there is NO NEED TO RE-ISSUE Captains Sheets to team members – simply turn up as scheduled using your existing sheets/rosters and play your remaining games against your new opponents.

 

Player Handicaps will still apply for all matches in Section A

 

In Section B ‘Team Handicaps’ will apply as follows:

Prior to play commencing:

The Optimists will receive 7 shots start

Driving Forward, School’s Out, Foot Short and Who Are We? will each receive 3 Shots

Eagles will play off scratch

 

At the end of the season two prizes will be awarded to the winners of each Section.

We hope that this trial will be successful in that all teams will play competitive matches against balanced opposition, which in turn will provide a more enjoyable and interesting finale to the season. Thank you to all captains and players for their support.

 

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