1. THE 2022 FIXTURE LISTS

If you would like a county fixture list and application form please fill in and send the form below and I'll forward you a copy.

2. ELIGIBILTY TO PLAY FOR THE COUNTY (Not relevant to National Championships eg. Johns and Middleton)

Following the changes were made in 2018, anyone who is a member of a Club affiliated to SBA can apply to play in county matches. However, Cup/Trophy/League matches will be clearly identified on the application form and for these matches, the strongest available team will be selected. Those applying are expected to ask for at least as many away games as home games. Please note that while anyone can apply to play in Executive/Presidential matches, there is a ‘pecking order’ for selection.

County flashes to be worn on the left sleeve of the County Shirt will continue to be awarded after 4 games in 3 years. Both Flashes and Badges are available to buy by those entitled to wear them.

3. HOW MAY BOWLERS MAKE APPLICATION TO PLAY IN COUNTY MATCHES?

There are two ways as follows:

A) The Match Application Forms set out the fixtures and ask applicants to mark on them those matches for which they wish to be considered. Other information is also requested on the form. The completed form for men should be returned to me Alan Birch by 31st March 2022. The ladies’ forms are to be sent to Ladies Assistant Match Sec, Jill Price by 10TH March 2022 as they have early season matches. The Men’s Executive/ Presidential form should be returned to Paul Davies by 31st March 2022.

B) If after sending in your Advance Form your situation changes and you either want to withdraw from consideration for any match, or have your name added to the list of applicants for forthcoming matches, please contact Jill Price, Paul Davies or myself as appropriate.

4. WHAT IMMEDIATE ACTION IS REQUIRED FROM CLUB SECRETARIES?

A copy of this circular and the Advance Application Forms should now be given to any member who expresses a wish to apply to play in County Matches. Secretaries are asked to be particularly diligent in ensuring that everyone wishing to apply receives a Form.

5. MATCH FEES AND OTHER CHARGES - 2022
Aside from National Championship Matches and Junior Matches where other considerations apply, the Match Fee will be as follows:

All Friendly/ Cup/Trophy and League Matches £12

Home Friendlies against Touring Counties £6

6. TRAVEL TO MATCHES BY COACH- Where coaches are used for matches, the match fee will be £12

7. DRESS CODE FOR ALL COUNTY LEAGUE, CUP, FRIENDLY AND EXEC/PRES MATCHES- See website

8. 2022 MATCH SECRETARIES

As a general rule in 2022- Alan Birch will manage men’s county friendly and cup matches.

Jill Price will manage ladies league, friendly and other all-ladies matches

If you have any queries, please do not hesitate to contact me on 01934 842016, Mob 07534975330 or by e-mail at alanbirch.sba.matches@gmail.com