Contrary to some of the views we've heard all the HVBA leagues and divisions are having promotion and relegation in 2021. We made it very clear at the start of the season that the league structures and teams were carried over from our last completed season...
Another sign of normality? This Friday, 23 July, Huddersfield home team entertain West Riding whilst the away team are playing at Thornhill C&BC. The home fixture is being hosted by Thongsbridge Bowling Club, the match starts at 1 pm. The bar will be open and refreshments available....
Due to fixture congestion at Marsh Libs the first round matches of the Over 80's comp will now be held at Thorpe Green and Huddersfield RUBC. The previous post with the draw for the comp has been amended accordingly. ...
The first rounds of the Over 80's competition are due on Friday 30 July. The competition (sponsored by our Treasurer Alan Stephenson and Pat Stephenson) is the only individual competition held this year with the exception of the inaugural John Hoyle Trophy. There are 17 entries...
The team comps are coming thick and fast these days as we continue to squeeze 6 months bowling into 5. Our Comps Secretary has been burning the midnight oil to get these draws out to clubs. The team knockout has reached the quarter finals and will...
Sidney Goodwin and George Cushing have a combined age of 189 years between them and still going strong in the Meltham 6-man team. And a tip for anyone playing them - don't take them in the corners! They can reach alright and you may live to...
That's not 9 games won but the combined ages of Melthams pairing in the 6-man league! George Cushing at 92 years old is the baby of the pair whilst Sidney Goodwin at 97 years old must be one of our oldest bowlers in the league. We...
Huddersfield played host yesterday 9 July to teams representing 7 areas in Yorkshire. Quarter finals were held at Holmfirth where Halifax beat Sheffield, Thongsbridge where Bradford beat Skipton and Milnsbridge where Huddersfield beat the holders of the trophy - Barnsley. The quarter final winners then travelled...
We are fast approaching the half-time whistle at which point bowlers will be tied after playing more than 50% of the total league games. This means that any bowler in Section 1 and 2 teams who has played more than 13 games will not be allowed...
The next round of the Team Knockout will be on Thursday 15 July as follows: Lindley BC A (+15) v Cowcliffe (scr) On Holmfirth Clayton West (scr) v Broad Oak A (+10) On Springwood Brockholes B (+20) v Golcar Lib A (+5) On Almondbury BC Lockwood Con. A (scr)...