Winter League
Lower Hopton has entered a team into the Huddersfield Winter League for the new season starting in October. This very prominent club has teams in most of the local leagues and one of those currently leads the Mirfield League Division 1 table. So a prestigious addition to the fast-growing numbers opting to compete in a team competition during the winter months.
This takes the number of teams in the League up 55% for the 2021-22 season up to 22 in total from the 14 that contested the opening season last year. The only local league to show an increase in membership as it goes from strength to strength.
Lower Hopton are added to the list of new teams which includes Lindley Liberal, Brockholes, New Mill, along with additional B teams from Springwood, Lindley BC, Huddersfield Recreation Club as well as both B and C teams from Thorpe Green.
These 10 new teams will join Rastrick, Denby Dale, Clayton West, Milnsbridge BC, Meltham, Lowerhouses, Dalton along with 'A' teams from Springwood, Huddersfield Recreation Club and Thorpe Green.
Bowlers can be male or female in any combination but all bowlers must have passed their 60th birthday before bowling in the league. All teams are of 4-persons with 2 Singles and 1 Pairs games in each match.
Three Divisions of 7 or 8 teams will be based on different greens for the full season and the split of teams will be decided on merit with promotion and relegation at the end of the season. It is expected that matches will be played on the same day each week and if that is to be a Monday or a Wednesday has still to be decided.
The closing date for new team applications is now 1st September. If you are interested in adding a team to the League which recommences in October then please get in touch for further details. Contact Us