The Needwood Mixed Veterans League is crown green bowling league, which was founded in 2004, and is affiliated to South Derbyshire and operates under the Rules of the Burton & District Association. The League is a mixed league of players both male and female who have reached the age of 55 years. Wherever possible a mixed team is encouraged. The League plays matches on Monday afternoons commencing at 1:30 pm. The season commences mid April, but excludes the May Bank Holidays. Teams are comprised from six to twelve players with matches being played as 6 singles and 3 doubles. Teams will be limited to a maximum of two players who play in Division One of the Burton Saturday League or the Burton Ladies League. There are currently 10 Clubs participating in the League with fourteen teams in two Divisions. Besides the League games there are a League Cup competition, with the preliminary round played on a round robin format, and a mixed doubles merit competition.

New Teams wishing to join the League must submit their intention to do so to the Secretary by 1 December to allow their request to be considered at the January AGM.

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Next League Meeting

Committee meeting 7:30 pm on Thursday 14 August 2008 at Barton Bowls & Social Club.

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Page last update on 08 July 2008