Wolverhampton Senior Bowls League 2025
| President | Secretary | Fixture Secretary | Treasurer | |
| Ray Lewis | Roland Heap | Nick Williams | Sue Heap | |
| 01902 633345 | 01902 470691 | 01902 790732 | 01902 470691 |
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| 07796 433233 | 07903 365143 | 07718 634730 | 07530 123706 | |
| League BCGBA # STA11076LG | rolandandsueheap@gmail.com | nickwilliams1149@hotmail.co.uk |
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Tue 3rd Jun 1result from 1 Match
Wed 4th Jun 20 results from 22 Matches
Thu 5th Jun 1 Match
2025 season Div 1 Amery matches start at 1.30 pm prompt.
Div 2 Hamiton A home matches start at 11.00pm.
Div 3 The following clubs home matches start at 11.00am Essington B and C teams , Pavilion CES C & D teams, Hamilton C, and Willenhall Trinity C
Div 4 The following clubs play home matches start at 11.00am Pennfields D and F team on top green. Hamilton E play home matches on a Thursday afternoon 2.00 pm start
I would like to ask all captains of these teams to contact their Opposition a week before to inform of the start time.
Please Note Pavilion CES B are now playing Wednesday afternoons with Pavilion CEC C switching to Morning fixture
Access to Hamiltons Bowling Club for 2025. 7th May 2025
Would you all please note, that due to the ongoing building work, access to the Hamilton bowling green has been compromised. Hamilton will be playing all home games as per their current fixture list at Springvale, using which ever green is available on the day. More information to follow.
Hamiltons Bowls Club - Change of Venue for Home Matches
Due to heightened Health and Safety concerns around use of the temporary path to the bowling green by away players and supporters, it's been decided to stop all Home league matches from being played at the Danescourt site until the new permanent, and lit, pedestrian footpath is put in. This might not be until the end of the league season because it depends on the timing of other construction work.
Hamiltons have been in discussions with Springvale about playing all Home matches there from the 19th May until the end of the season so we can continue to fulfill all our home fixtures.
Springvale have kindly agreed to this so Team Captain's will be contacting their opposite number over the next week or so to cancel forthcoming fixtures, reverse them, or play them at Springvale on the big green, if capacity and the fixture list allows.
Paking may be restricted at Springvale due to construction work adjacent to their ground, so clubs are asked to consider car sharing where possible. On-street parking is possible in adjacent roads near to the green but visitors must be mindful of the need for resident parking in those streets and park carefully and considerately.
The construction work at the Springvale site should finish by the end of May so on-site parking capacity should increase significantly after then.
Important Dates:
Thu 26th Jun
Please Note: On Thursday 26th June between 10-00 and 12.00, Sue will be at Penn Bowling Club to collect entrance fees for the Doubles Merits.
Payment can also be made through BACS, but ensure that you inform Roland, Nick or Sue of your entrants. Due to Lloyds bank introducing bank charges, we now have a new account with Metro bank.
Details are:
Sort Code: 23-05-80
Account No:56091676
Ref: Club / Name
Remember, all entrance fees are paid out in prize money, so please encourage your players to enter the competition and make these play-offs an enjoyable day.
Latest information:
Mon 12th May
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Harrisons
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Penn B
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Harrisons
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Pennfields A
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Woodfield A
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Pennfields Bottom
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Springvale A(+12)
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Willenhall Trinity A
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Springvale Big Green
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Bilston
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Coseley Tavern A
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Bilston
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Willenhall Nordley
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Pavilion CES A
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Willenhall Nordley
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Penn A
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Essington A
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Penn
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Springvale A
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Winner of Match No 14
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Springvale Big Green
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Winner of Match No 15
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Winner of Match No 16
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TBA
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Pennfields E
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Bradmore A
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Pennfields Top
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Wombourne A
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Fordhouses A
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Pavilion CES C
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Fordhouses B
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Woodfield D
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Willenhall Trinity B
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Woodfield Bottom
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Essington C
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Hamiltons E
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Essington Morn
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Essington B
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Pennfields B
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Essington Morn
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Winner of Match No 13
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Wombourne A
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TBA
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Winner of Match No 15
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Winner of Match No 16
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Plwase Note. As Lloyds bank have started charge us for banking services, the committtee has decisde to move our finds to Metro bank. The new account is:
WOLVERHAMPTON SENIOR BOWLS LEAGUE
SORT CODE: 23-05-80
ACCOUNT NUMBER 56091676.
Our Lloyds account will remain open until the end of June in case anyone transfer merits payments by mistake.
Sun 4th MayIt is regret I reposrt the passing of Joan Lillee, prevously of Express and Star Bowling Club. Joan did a lot of working within the bowling community and was at one time Treasurere of the Wolverhampton Seniors League. She was also instrumental in setting up the Friday Indoor Winter League at Aldersley. Rest in peace Joan.
Sun 13th AprMick Starzak's funeral is on Wednesday 23rd April East Chapel Bushbury Crematorium at 10.00am.
Wed 9th AprThe funeral of John Littleford will be held on Thursday 17th April, 3pm at Bushbury West Chapel. After the funeral, the family welcomes you to join them for refreshments at the Molineux Stadium Executive Suite.
Fri 4th AprIt is with the deepest sadness that I have to tell you of the passing of Mike Starzak (Codsall Ex since 1960 and more recently Pavilion CES), in the early hours of this morning. RIP Mick
Funeral details to follow
Wed 2nd AprIt is with great sadness to hear that John Littleford who bowled at Hamiltons passed away suddenly on Monday 31st March after suffering a heart attack. Our sympathies go out to all family and friends. Funeral arrangements to follow.
Sun 30th Mar
Some sad news that John Walton passed away yesterday aged 89. He was also known as Jack Walton to many bowlers and had played for many clubs including M&B Springfield Rd., Springvale, Chubbs, ECC, Codsall and he ended his playing days at Wednesfield Cons.
Funeral details are..
Thursday April 10th at 12.15 Bushbury Crematorium. Unsure of the Chapel.
Wake is at the Beefeater Pub located on Greenfield Lane WV10 6TA. It's a few minutes from the crematorium.
Wed 26th MarFollowing todays League Meeting the cup draw is as follows. All game to be played on of before 24th April 2025. Those who can play games on Wednesday 2nd April please do so.
As per league rules Handicaps apply to teams playing teams form the higher division, 12 if at home and 18 if away. Handicap to be add on at the end of the game. Practice is allowed for home teams
Div 1 & 2 Cup
Harrisons v Woodfield C, Penn B v Hamilton B (18), Pavilion CES B v Pennfields A (Oaks), Woodfield A v Wednesfield Cons (18), Springvale A v Breakaway Harrisions, Will Trinity A v Pennfields C (18), Coseley AC (12) v Bilston, Will Nordley v Amery, Pavilion CES A v Swindon A (18), Penn A v Hamilton A (18), Ashmore Park A (12) v Essington A , Coseley Tavern Bye Div 3 & 4 Cup Pennfields E v Wombourne B (18), Hamiltion D v Bradmore A, Wombourne A Bye, Pennfields F (12) v Fordhouses A, Pavilion CES C v Springvale B, Pennfields D v Fordhouses B, Pavilion CES D v Woodfield D (18), Will Trinity B (12) v Will Trinity C, Essington C v Swindon B, Hamilton E v Wednesfield SOR B, Hamilton C v Essington B, Pennfields B v Wednesfield SOR A (18) Wed 26th MarWoodfield C team need one or two players to enable them to compete in division 2. If anyone would value regular bowling, then please contact Horace Lowe on 07816 870427
Wed 26th MarLaws of the Game changes
1.3 The FOOTER, which shall be round, shall have a diameter of not less than 125mm and not more than 155mm. The footer is not part of the green and any bowl, or jack, travelling over, or touching a footer, must be returned to be played again.
1.5 A BOWL shall weigh not less than 907gms. (2lb), except that a player with medical evidence of a wasting disease of bone or muscle may be allowed a dispensation. The maximum weight of a bowl shall be 1.30kg (3lb).Where age is a consideration, a player may use a bowl under the 907gms limit if the bowl has a minimum profile of 100 mm. A bowl must not have any device for altering or adjusting the bias.
7.1.b If the disturbed jack, or bowl, comes into contact with a bowl or jack not belonging to that end, or if it comes into contact with any person on the green the end becomes void.
10.2 Smoking: Smoking, vaping the use of electronic cigarettes, and/or a nicotine haler, is not allowed whilst participating in the game of Crown Green Bowls. The offending player(s) shall receive no further score and the opponent(s) shall receive the maximum score.
10.3 Footwear: Hard block-heeled or open-toed footwear must not be worn on the green in any game played under the Association’s jurisdiction. The offending player(s) shall receive no further score and the opponent(s) shall receive the maximum score.No
interpretation of this Law allows a player to play in stockinged or bare feet.
The 2025 Fixtures are now live, and Club Contacts, Cup Fixtures Dates and Other folders have been amended, so please feel free to amend Contacts and players registraion list as you see fit . Could i also ask you to delete players who are no longer involved with your Club