Wednesday, 14 April 2010

PRE-SEASON TOURNAMENT

Market Harborough & District Ladies Rounders League
are staging their first tournament of the season

Sunday 18th April 2010
at Husbands Bosworth playing field
Refreshments available throughout the day.

Thursday, 18 February 2010

Pre-season Meeting
The Nelson
Market Harborough
Wednesday 24.02.2010 at 7.30pm

You are invited to attend this year’s meeting, details as above to register for the much anticipated 2010 season. It is mandatory that one player needs to register their team. However we will be running an Umpire/Rules evening at the same time and therefore it would be a good idea to inform your members of this date and send along as many team members as you can – especially the ones’ who will be umpiring.
Please complete and bring along the registration slip on the 24th along with £25 team registration fee and also £10 deposit if you would like to enter the Pre-season Tournament which will be sometime in April. More details later.

We request an email address for each team – This will enable us to keep you in touch with what’s going on throughout the season.

Thanks
Min Curtis (Secretary)

Wednesday, 2 December 2009

2009 TROPHY RESULTS

DIVISION ONE

WINNERS H.B.LADIES
RUNNERS-UP ARTHINGWORTH
HIGHEST SCORER K.FRAPE H.B.LADIES
PLAYERS PLAYER J.PUGH KILWORTH
UNDER 18 LOUISE MONK ARTHINGWORTH
UMPIRE OF YEAR MIN CURTIS GREEN ARROWS

DIVISION TWO

WINNERS NASEBY
RUNNERS-UP WELFORD
HIGHEST SCORER LINZI SELBY LYNS MISFITS
PLAYERS PLAYER LINZI SELBY LYNS MISFITS
UNDER 18 JADE SHARP M.H.LADIES
UMPIRE OF YEAR JAN LALLY NELLIES

DIVISION THREE

WINNERS LUTTERWORTH
RUNNERS-UP VIVID VIXENS
HIGHEST SCORER LUTTERWORTH
PLAYERS PLAYER BEX RENSHAW VIVID VIXENS
UNDER 18 EVIE GOATLEY BLACKJACKS
UMPIRE OF YEAR LUCY MUGGLETON

KNOCKOUT CUP

WINNERS H.B.LADIES
RUNNERS-UP ARTHINGWORTH

MIXED

WINNERS H.B.LADIES
RUNNERS-UP ARTHINGWORTH

Monday, 16 November 2009

AGM 2009

MARKET HARBOROUGH AND DISTRICT LADIES ROUNDERS LEAGUE

AGM MEETING HELD ON 11.11.2009 AT THE NELSON FUNCTION ROOM

Minutes are subject to approval at 2010 AGM
Minutes prepared by Marilyn Curtis

MEETING STARTED AT 8pm

Members Present

Committee: - Jan Lally (Chairperson), Flo Wallis, Audrey Marlow (also representing HB Ladies), Min Curtis, Linzi Selby (also representing Lyn’s Misfits), Rosemary Clegg, Louise Wiltshire, Pam Sutton (also representing Wharf), Nessa Gray (also representing Nellies)
Others: - Carol Bootheway, (Green Arrows)
Jenny Nowakowski, & Corrine Dell (Royalist)
Eileen Nicholson (Black Jacks)
Liz Seward (Welford)
Annie Kean & Anna Timney (Lutterworth)
Louise Dudleston & Yvonne Daw (Naseby Ladies)
Wendy Hayward, Karen Ward, Helen Varnsverry & Chris Gordon (Arthingworth)
Janice Taylor & Kayleigh Anger (Bowden Blacks)
Sue Plant & Marie Plant (Allrounders)
Lyn Foxon (MH Ladies)

Apologies
Jacqueline Farrow, Sue Brotherton, Kara Keightley, Jess Bullivant, Justine Lawrence, Belinda Hall & Susan (MH Ladies)

Welcome from the Chairperson

Minutes read from the 2008 AGM Meeting were read and signed as a true record

Matters Arising
It was brought up by Corrine that the goalpost holes hadn’t been capped by the Council as promised.

Treasurers Report
Everyone at the Meeting received a copy of the Finances up to date. Rosemary Clegg (Treasurer) explained some of the items listed on the Account. She stated that the funds are quite low at the moment, however there is still some money to come in from the pitch marking fees and paint bill. Teams that play at Northampton Rd will be receiving their bills soon for this soon. Also there is some registration money to be entered. Rosemary said that we need to raise some more funds for next year.

Rule Proposals & Amendments
Local League Rules

To keep the half rounder rule For 25
Against 2

30 balls rule to be kept the same For 9
Against 18

To have 36 balls instead of 30 For 18
Against 9

To play “two full innings” the same as last For 23
year Against 4

Team fees to be raised. It was proposed that For Unaminous
It goes up from £10 to £25

Proposed that the individual player fee go up
From £3 to £5 For Unaminous

Proposed that the capping of fines for an unregistered For 20
Player be removed. At present it is capped at £15 Against 3
Abstentions 4

It was proposed that if a game is cancelled and
has to be re-arranged that the Results & Fixtures For Unaminous
Secretary will contact both Captains & Umpires.

Proposed that if an Umpire fails to turn up that For 19
The team responsible will lose 3 points Against 6
Abstentions 2

Constitution

Registration forms to be submitted to the Affiliation
Secretary by 7th March and not 1st April as previously Unaminous

Pre-season meeting. – Proposed to include that all For 25
Teams must send a representative. Failure to do so Against 0
will incur a £10 penalty. Abstentions 2

Any Other Business

Jan stated that if games haven’t started on time that all Umpires must put on the Score Sheet the reason for the game starting late. There is no penalty for not doing this but it information that the Committee require to help them improve the running of the League.

It was suggested that when arranging the Pre-season meeting that it is taken into consideration when half term is and to remember that Northamptonshire and Leics have different weeks for their holiday.

It was mentioned that last year, teams were asked not to pick Wed as their home night when in fact it didn’t seem to be a problem. Jan agreed that we didn’t seem to have any problems and that the fixtures went well but would look at it again at Committee meetings prior to the start of the season.

Wendy Hayward said that she was concerned about “The Blog” page as lots of her personal information had been given out. It was agreed by everyone that this could indeed be very risky and The Committee will talk to Jacq Farrow concerning this.

It was suggested that all Captains have access to e-mail nos from other teams. It was pointed out by Louise Wiltshire that in fact a lot of teams have their e-mail nos in the handbook. We will ask again this year that all teams provide an e-mail no that they can be contacted on. Jan pointed out that if anyone changes their e-mail no or their address they are to contact The Secretary (Min Curtis) of this so that she can let everyone know. Also as usual any complaints or questions must go to her.

It was requested that a list of Trophy winners be put into next year’s handbook. Jan said that this would be done.

It was agreed by everyone that this year’s Presentation night was very successful and attended well and that the Halloween Theme worked. Also the Disco proved to be very good. Jan said that she was disappointed that a few people pulled the decorations down as these were being left up for The Rugby Club who had a party the next night.

There was a long discussion on Tournaments. It was felt that a lot of players were disappointed that we didn’t have more and Carol B suggested that all teams pull together to attend and help out where necessary. The Committee said that they would provide the Tournaments but that we needed more commitment from teams. It was felt that not enough notification was given and it was agreed that the Committee would try to arrange Tournaments more in advance and put the dates in the handbook prior to the start of the season. Jan said that last year we were struggling to find venues and that we would try to improve things. The Committee will try to put a Tournament on in late April prior to the Season commencing and will charge £30.

There was a discussion about the lack of funds and it was suggested that maybe we look for sponsorship for the League. Everyone was made aware that Flo had managed to obtain a donation from this year’s Carnival proceeds and that we were looking at what other grants we might be eligible for.

Welford asked that we bring up a point raised by them concerning CRB checks. Jan said that we were waiting for information from the NRA regarding this.

Committee for 2010

Chairperson No other candidates and Jan stated that she was willing to stand again

Vice-Chairperson Flo willing to stand again.

Secretary No other candidates and Min stated that she was willing to stand again

Treasurer This position stands for a minimum of 2 years so Rosemary will continue.

Members standing down are Sue Brotherton. Jess and Jacq.

Other Committee members willing to stand again are as follows:- Nessa Gray, Lucy Muggleton, Kara Keightly, Audrey Marlow, Louise Wiltshire & Pam Sutton.

New members are Carol Bootheway.

COMMITTEE FOR 2010

Chairperson Jan Lally

Vice Chairperson &
Press Officer Flo Wallis

League Secretary Min Curtis

Treasurer Rosemary Clegg

Results & Fixtures
Umpire Officer Linzi Selby

Other Members

Audrey Marlow
Nessa Gray
Kara Keightly
Pam Sutton
Louise Wiltshire
Lucy Muggleton
Carol Bootheway

Tuesday, 20 October 2009

NEWSLETTER SEPTEMBER 2009

End of Season
Well the Rounders Season has now come to a close and I hope that you’ve all enjoyed it. It wasn’t without its problems but what’s new!! All in all I think it has been an enjoyable season and bringing in the “30 Balls” has certainly made a difference – The games seem to have been much closer. Anyway whether you liked it or not you must come to the AGM which will be held on 11th November and vote. Remember all registered players get a vote and each team must send a representative (although everyone is invited). If a team fails to send a representative their team will be fined £10. Any proposals or nominations must be sent into me by 31st Oct.

Presentation
I hope that you are all in the process of ordering your tickets from Jan for the forthcoming Presentation Night which is to be held at the Rugby Club on Friday 30th October. This year as you have already been made aware is to be based on a “Halloween Theme”. Fancy dress is optional and there will be a prize for the best costume. Let’s all make an effort this year to make it a success and stay until the end!!! Tickets are £5 each. If you or your team members have any trophies which need to be handed back please take them into Jan at The Nelson – The sooner the better. Let’s try to make it easier for Jan!!!

Min Curtis (Secretary)

Wednesday, 9 September 2009



YOU ARE INVITED TO THE…

M.H.D.L.R.L.
HALLOWEEN PRESENTATION NIGHT!

ON FRIDAY 30TH OCTOBER

AT 7:30PM

AT THE RUGBY CLUB, MARKET HARBOROUGH

TICKETS ~ £5 (includes a free drink of ‘Vampires Brew’!)


Fancy dress optional (there will be prizes for the best fancy dress)


Please contact Jan Lally at The Nelson

Friends & family all welcome!

Monday, 6 July 2009

FIRST POST NEWSLETTER - JUNE 2009

Well the season is now well underway and I hope that everyone is enjoying their games and feeling fitter into the bargain.

RULES
Some teams believe that a game ends when a team has won.
Just to remind you all that a game consists of 2 full innings of 30 balls, and that the game will continue to the end of both innings regardless of when a team has won, unless the winning team captain decides to declare.

NO- BALLS

Umpires – Please note that you only mark off “Good Balls” from the 30 balls and not “all balls”. It is important that you know what signifies a “No-ball” e.g. Above the head, below the knee – and that a wide is wider than the normal reach of the batsman and that a body ball is one that hits or would hit a batsman. To get the correct clarification of this PLEASE READ THE RULE BOOK (page 27 section B).

EQUIPMENT

New aluminium bats can be purchased from Audrey Marlow at a cost of £30.
Rule Books can be purchased from Jan for a £1 discount. They normally cost £5 and there are a few left at £4.

GET WELL WISHES

On behalf of The Committee we would like to send our Get Well wishes to Pam Sutton, who has recently broken her leg. We wish her a speedy recovery!

CONGRATULATIONS

We send our congratulations to Claire Riches who got married in the closed season and also on the birth of her little girl “Evie Claire”.

Congratulations also to Becky Webster-Snood (nee Brown) on the birth of her 3rd daughter Edith.

We wish all the best of luck in the future to our Chairman Jan who has just got engaged.

QUIZ NIGHT

Thank you to all who supported this event. It was a very successful evening enjoyed by all and a total of £50 was raised. Team Meld won the contest from Nellies. The team consisted of Ella, Deena, Martin & Lee.


FORTHCOMING EVENTS

There will be another Quiz Night on Wed 22nd July at The Nelson. Please enter your team by contacting Jan.

Presentation Night As stated in the last Newsletter the tickets for this event which will be held with a Halloween Theme are now available from Jan.

MIXED TOURNAMENT This is to be held at The Rugby Club on Sunday August 9th.

That’s about all the news and information for now. If anyone wants to send me anything they would like to be added to the next Newsletter please send it to Min Curtis

Captains
Please try to make copies of this newsletter and pass onto your team members so they can know what’s going on within the League.