Winter Cup 2026 open for entries

Winter Cup

The Winter Cup is the Winter League's only individual competition and has been run each year since the 2021-22 season, making this the 5th year. The perpetual trophy, the Winter Cup, was donated to the League by Kirkheaton Con pair Tony Butterfield and Garry Senior and is held by the winners for 12 months.

THE HISTORY OF THE WINTER CUP 2022 Stephen Haigh (Lindley BC A) 21-11 Adrian Cooper (Kirkheaton Con) at Milnsbridge

2023 Ian Briggs (Thorpe Green A) 21-16 Stuart Greaves (Jackson Bridge) at Springwood 2024 Julie Mallinson (Marsh Utd) 21-17 Robert Spencer (Linthwaite Hall) at Lindley Lib

2025 Stuart Greaves (New Mill B) 21-14 Tim Poulter (Clayton West) at Netherton Con

There have been winners from three different divisions over the four previous competitions paying testimony to the handicapping system which comes into play from the Round of the Last 20 right through to the completion of the competition.

2022 Division 3

2023 Division 1

2024 Division 2

2025 Division 3

The format has remained unchanged since its formation and will be run in the same manner again this year. Each of the ten divisions will hold their own qualifying competition on their usual host green. This will normally be held on the usual bowling day of the week for that division but on the week after the final League match has been played. There they will bowl down to two qualifiers who will progress through to the Round of the Last 20 and then the Round of the Last 16 which will be played on Sunday 29 March.

The last eight bowlers will then go on to Finals Day to be held on Sunday 12 April. The matches on 29 March and 12 April will all be played at Huddersfield RUFC with an 11.00am start time as we rotate the final stages of this competition amongst the host clubs.

The current Qualifying Round dates are listed below. You need to be aware that these are subject to change if any League matches are postponed, they may be rearranged for these dates, pushing the Winter Cup matches back a further week.

Don't forget to factor into your thinking the two following dates before confirming your entry into the 2026 competition. Round of the Last 20 & Round of the Last 16 on Sunday 29 March at Huddersfield RUFC. Finals Day on Sunday 12 April at Huddersfield RUFC. All matches have an 11.00am start time.

ONLINE ENTRY FORM

You can complete your entry by submitting your entry fees by BACS payment.

The entry fee is £3 per bowler.

The Winter League's HSBC bank details are:

Account Name: The Huddersfield Winter League

Account Number: 64667778

Account Sort Code: 40-25-10