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| Day | Date | Event | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friday | 19th April | Charity one-ball | York |
| Saturday | 25th May | AC short lawn | York |
| Wednesday | 19th June | GC open level play doubles | York |
| Sunday | 7th July | GC advantage day | Ripon |
| Wednesday | 10th July | GC open level play singles | York |
| Monday | 22nd July | GC advantage trial v York U3A | Ripon |
| Wednesday | 24th July | GC restricted doubles | Bishop Monkton |
| Wednesday | 21st August | GC C level (7+) singles | Bishop Monkton |
| Saturday | 31st August | AC full lawn singles | York |
| Sunday | 1st September | AC full lawn singles | York |
22nd July GC advantage trial v York U3A
The Federation wished to trial the advantage system in a formalised setting, but with no results counting for handicap purposes. Ripon Spa was chosen to host York U3A. Eric very kindly volunteered to play for York U3A , so that the day could go ahead. The weather was kind for most of the day with a few short drizzles, which did not interrupt play.
None of the players had experienced this format before, thus there was an element of concern about how it would work. After a briefing, which outlined the arrangements, the teams took to the courts and play started at 10:13. There was a delay towards the end of round 1, because the score was 5 all, before the extra 2 shots started, and the players wished to know whether running another hoop would affect the result. In the event, the score stayed at 5 all, which resulted in a win for the ‘disadvantaged’ team. There were only 2 such occasions and they were resolved by reference to the scoring sheet. 3 games were completed within the time limit and 9 were not.
The visitors settled to the unfamiliar courts during the day, which ended with York U3A running 60 hoops to Ripon Spa’s 54 and winning 5 games to Ripon Spa’s 7. Everyone left with a much better understanding of the system.
10th July GC open level play singles
Four of the eight players in this event were from Ripon Spa. The full report can be found on the Federation website.
7th July GC advantage team day trial
The full report can be found on the Federation website.
19th June GC open level play in York
There were 8 teams; 4 from Ripon Spa, 2 from Brodsworth, 1 from Bishop Monkton and 1 representing York. It was an all play all day, with double banking on courts 2 and 3. The weather and the hospitality could not be improved. The winners with 6 wins were Robb W and Bob from Bishop Monkton. Sue and Marcia won 5, and Robert and Kerry won 4.
