News Letter 0407

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0407(01072007

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Hatches!! Congratulations to Mel (Harborough Ladies) & Chris Mason on the birth of Toby James.

Handbook Amendments
Michelle Tanser from Welford telephone numbers . Apology to Bowden Blacks as incorrectly listed as All Blacks in Directory.
Knock Out Cup
It has also come to the leagues attention that 2006 handbook had an omission, subsequently, 2007 has this same omission. At 2005 AGM the following rule amendment was voted by members.
To be eligible to play in a semi final or final of the knock out cup, a player ‘Must have played in three league matches of two innings’. As this rule was voted for in 2005, it must stand.
To enable this to be monitored, the committee request the following procedure is implemented from this date –
Any player not batting in a game should have ‘f’ marked by their name. The umpire should verify that this player has indeed played. Obviously at this stage, this need only apply to teams remaining in the knock out cup.

Mixed 08.07.2007
Please get your registrations to Jess ASAP. Could teams kindly bring a raffle prize on the day? Future Tournaments -
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

Score sheets
Note from Linzi that people are still not putting full names on sheets which will cause problems for highest scorer etc if you have team players with the same Christian name. Please PLEASE fill in sheets in full.

Knock out cup – Semi Final Draw. 05.08.2007, 2PM
Umpires
Welford V Nellies / Bowden Blacks Nellies or Bowden Blacks & Lyns
Arthingworth V Husbands Bosworth Wharf & Royalist
Loosing semi finalists to Umpire the final please.

Cancelled Matches
The procedure is that Linzi will call home captain with re-arranged date. The home captain should then call the other captain and both umpires immediately.

Rule Notes
Please, as ever, can Umpires stay mobile? Not only on first post running to 4th but on second, you may be asked to assist the other Umpire to make a decision. Thanks

Remember, when running from one post to another – once stopped, you may position yourself to run on, over the line. The only restriction is that the post must be fully upright or then, if not you may be asked to run on.

If a batter takes their second no ball, the extras still apply. For example - If you hit the ball and run a rounder, you score one and the umpire will mark ½ in the extras column.
You can not be caught out off a no ball.

Sporting Behaviour / General demeanour.
We have received a number of complaints about general ‘nastiness’ and attitude of both players to players and players to Umpires. This is very upsetting at this stage of the league and we should all know better. Barracking is very un-necessary and creates a bad atmosphere!! It has to stop. The Umpire does the best of their ability and this should be respected. This is a fun league – we can all compete but rudeness is not completive and will not be tolerated by umpires.

Remember, should anyone have a justified complaint or issue that they wish to raise with the committee, this should be done in writing to the secretary. Any team representative is welcome to contact the committee and can be assured that their point will receive a full democratic hearing. If any person on the committee is involved with said issue, that person would leave the room to enable an unbiased hearing.
It is suggested however that when an issue arises at a game, umpires be barracked etc, captains should bring their team to order. If an issue is to be raised with the umpire, the captain or a team representative should do this politely, not a team on mass. We should be able to iron out problems as we go, politely, and carry on playing rounders.
Let’s keep it fun!

Rounders Promotion 07.07.2007
The Council is organising a Sport Presentation in order to let people know what sporting activities are available in the area – to encourage growth. Do you have anyone free who would like to play? If so, please let Wendy know by return. We should know what time (1/2hr sample game) by Tuesday 3rd.

Registration Fees
If teams have any more players, please complete the continuation sheets and hand to Flo with fees.

Communication
We are concerned about leaving messages on telephones. If that person was on holiday, the message may not get passed on in time. Please can teams try and speak to someone to ensure messages are received

200 Club
First Draw
£75 Justine Lawrence 71
£40 Bo & Bocia 147
£20 Jane Evans 165
£10 Rachel Hardy 70
Tickets still available – Now £9.00. See Jan.
Nellies sold 47 tickets. Thank you Nellies.

Have a great Season

Handbook amendments

Dear All

I have been advised of a couple of handbook amendments if you would all be so kind.

AVP Kilworth Ladies contact should read -

Captain is Truda Wilson,

Sec / Vice captain is Carol Hancock.



Market Harborough Ladies -

Melanie Mason's contact number

Many thanks & kind regards

Wendy Hayward
League Secretary

News Letter 0307

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0307(180507)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Hatches!! Congratulations to Ali Bailey (Royalist) on the birth of Ruben

Birthdays!! Happy Birthday to Sulwyn (70). Our pitch marking man!!

200 ClubTickets have been issued, thanks for your support.

Handbooks These will be available next week & delivered to you. Sorry for the delay
You will also receive your U18 consent forms which can be photocopied.

Tournament Dates 03.06.2007 Clic Symingtons
You should now have your entry form, please support this good cause. Raffle prizes on the day would be a great help please!!!
08.07.2007 Mixed Symingtons
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

Scoresheets A reminder to all teams to complete the scoresheets with full names, full player names and Umpires, please make sure the totals agree !!!.scoresheet deadline has been moved to 12 noon on the Saturday following the game (hard copy). SCORESHEETS TO LINZI

Presentation Night The Rugby Club 19.10.2007. Tickets available from Wendy priced £5.00

Bats Available from Audrey at £27.00.

Players We have been approached by a lady wishing to play again. Anyone interested???? contact Martine Poyser

Knock out cup draw
14.06.2007 Umpires
Nellies or H.Ladies v Bowden Blacks Vivid & Lyns
Naesby v Arthingworth HB ladies & Welford
21.06.2007
Royalist v Welford Green Arrows & Naesby
Wharf v HB Ladies or Lyns Harborough L. & Arthingworth

Umpiring Evening These were a big success and thanks to Sue Handy from everyone. The league is looking to repeat this next year and possibly carry out umpiring qualifications.
A few people are a little unsure on the running on rule between posts. This is not set in stone and left a little to the umpire’s interpretation. If the umpire has to think whether the player ran on, they probably did. A few guide points - If you run past the post in a straight line, you can come back to the post and have not ran on. If you cross the white guide line (turning), the umpire may consider that you have ran on. If you cross the guide line and the post is held and not upright when the ball is live, you will be asked to run on the next post. If you have stopped behind the line, a dead ball situation comes and you prepare for your next run, you may cross the line whilst maintaining contact with the post but it mist remain in the upright position.

Have a great Season

News Letter 0207

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0207 (110407)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues.

Hatches!!
Congratulations to Michelle Tansur on the birth of her daughter Lucy Emily (18.03.2007)
Practice Matches
Blackjacks will be at Northampton Road on the following dates, anyone wishing to join is welcome.
Wed 11th April 6pm onwards
Mon 16th April 6pm onwards
Tues 24th April 6pm onwards.
200 Club
Tickets available shortly. 1st draw to be June 07 with 5 draws.
Handbooks
These will be available shortly but all teams should now have fixtures and knock out cup. Any problems, please contact the committee. You will also receive your U18 consent forms which can be photocopied.

Tournament Dates 03.06.2007 Clic Symingtons
08.07.2007 Mixed Symingtons
12.08.2007 Mixed Symingtons
02.09.2007 Arthingworth & Bosworth Tournament

Scoresheets
A reminder to all teams that scoresheet deadline has been moved to 12 noon on the Saturday following the game (hard copy). SCORESHEETS TO LINZI
Email / Website
The league is considering providing this facility to members and are gauging response and asking if any one can help? Please contact Wendy if you are able to offer assistance or your thoughts.
Presentation Night The Rugby Club 19.10.2007. Tickets available from Wendy priced £5.00

News Letter 0107

Market Harborough Ladies Rounders League
First Post
Newsletter Issue 0107 (060307)

Dear Captain

Firstly, should you have any useful newsletter info, match, hatch or despatch, please let us know for future issues. This issue is a brief update with arrangements for the forthcoming season so far
Tournament dates
There is a fun ‘warm up’ tournament in Leicester (oadby) 22.04.2007. Cash pize for winner & runner up. Anyone interested should contact Kate
The Arthingworth & Bosworth tournament is pencilled in for 02.09.2007 – keep your diary clear.
League Badges
Sew on badges are available from Wendy at £1.50 each. They are an attractive retro style.
200 Club
200 Club tickets will be issued to teams to sell shortly (April). The team who sells the most will win a bat & ball.
Umpiring
A league umpiring course would be very useful it was agreed, Jan will try to arrage this and teams will be advised accordingly.
Scoresheets
A reminder to all teams that scoresheet dealine has been moved to 12 noon on the Saturday following the game. SCORESHEETS TO LINZI
Sponsorship of League
All reminded that the league is looking for a sponsor. For approx £500, the league will publicise who it is sponsored by.
Adverts for handbooks please - £30.00 full page, £15 ½ page & £10 for ¼. Money and proofs to Jan as soon as possible please.
Practise Sessions
Please can all teams let Wendy know when they are practising if they would like Company and this can bye passed around to their captains. This can also be put on HFM
Division One 2007 Season
HB Ladies. MH ladies. Green Arrows. Arthingworth. Welford. Bowden Blacks. Lyns Misfits
Division Two 2007 Season
Kilworth. Naesby. Nellies. Black Jacks. Wharf. Vivid vixens. Royalist.
Child Protection
Can all captains please ensure that parental permission is sought for any photographs prior to the season starting. Photographs should not be taken without prior consent and that should any persons not wish photos to be used, this is adhered to. Any queries can be addressed to Jan in the first instance.
Have a great Season

Market Harborough and District Ladies Rounders League

· League Fixtures played between May and August
· Tournaments April to September
· Knockout cup
· Mixed Tournaments
· Disco and Presentation evening at the end of the season

From ages 12 to 99

Approx. 250 ladies of all abilities participate every season in this
fun sport, keeping fit and making new friends.

Individuals to join a team - a team to join the league

Please contact: Jan , Jack 01536 763515 or Wendy