Arranging Matches....Reminder As Well

When arranging matches, it is normally the 'rule of thumb' that the home team contacts their forthcoming opponents with a suggested time and venue details.

However, there are some more 'forward' teams than others who will usually make contact first in any case.

We don't mind how or when you re-arrange times/dates etc but ask that you keep the League Co-Ordinator advised.

Start Times.....A Reminder To All

Can we remind ALL teams that although 10.30am Sunday is a prefered start time, it is up to ALL captains to arrange with their respective opponents an agreeable start time if 10.30 doesn't suit.

We ask that ALL teams respect the fact that other teams, may on occassions, have the need to play matches at different times and ask that you ALL remain as flexible as possible..........there is enough days in the year to get the match fitted in somewhere in the calendar!!!

Up & Running........Week 1 Results

The opening round of matches for the second season of the Suffolk Coastal Petanque League commenced on Sunday 19th April. Welcoming 17 teams into this years league has made for a frantic yet exciting start to the campaign.

Blyth Division
Harbour Inn Southwold 1 Bell Inn Walberswick 3 - Match played Wednesday 29/4/09
Laxfield Kings Head A 2 Laxfield Kings Head B 2
3 Horseshoes North Cove 3 Laxfield Kings Head Lovelies 1

Orwell Division
Royal Oak East Bergholt 2 Deben Vikings 2
Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton 3 Rushmere Rugby Rollers 1
Hollesley Shepherd & Dog 3 Ipswich PC '09 1

Deben Division
Pettistree Greyhound v Suivre Les Boules Playford - To Be Re-Arranged
The Exiles Bealings 4 Golden Key Snape 0
Aldeburgh Boules Club - No match

2009 Play-Off Format

Due to the fact that we have three divisions this year, the Play-Off format will be slightly different as follows;

The Grand Final will consist of the best two group winners (based upon their average points per match ratio).

The 3rd/4th Place Play-Off will involve the remaining group winner PLUS the best runner-up from the 3 groups (again based on the average points per match ratio).

The venue for the Play-Offs have yet to be determined but further details will follow during the course of the season.

2009 Registration Completed

Following a huge turnout at last nights League Registration event, we are pleased to announce that we have a total of 17 teams for the 2009 season.

The teams have been split into 3 groups, with the Northern area containing one group of 6, whilst the Southern area has a group of 6 and a group of 5. (If Saturdays post contains any late registration, then this team will fill the blank in the group of five).

Following an independent draw, the groups are divided as follows;

Blyth Division (North)
Harbour Inn Southwold
3 Horseshoes North Cove
Bell Inn Walberswick
Kings Head Laxfield A
Kings Head Laxfield B
Kings Head Laxfield L

Deben Division (South)
Aldeburgh Boules Club
Golden Key Snape
The Exiles Bealings
Greyhound Pettistree
Suivre Le Boules Playford

Orwell Division (South)
Royal Oak East Bergholt
Rushmere Rugby Rollers
Ye Olde Coach & Horses Melton
Ipswich PC '09
Hollesley Shepherd & Dog
Deben Vikings Woodbridge

The Real Countdown Begins

There are just 21 HOURS left to get your teams registration in for the 2009 Suffolk Coastal Petanque League.

The fee is just £12 per team (believed to be the cheapest petanque league in the Anglian Region) and you need a minimum of only 4 players.

Everything is shaping up for an exciting season with new teams and venues to play against, so get your forms in or come along to the Registration Night itself on Friday March 27th at Ye Olde Coach & Horses Inn, Melton, near Woodbridge, from 7.30pm onwards.

For more info contact the League at imogenlewiskira@sky.com

Leagues Latest Piste

Thanks to funding received from both Suffolk Coastal District Council and Suffolk County Council, we now have a 2-lane piste constructed at Kingston Playing Field in Woodbridge. Built by the same contractor as the existing piste at Bealings, the new piste will have a new team playing on it in time for our forthcoming 2009 season.

It is available for use by anybody and there are both refreshment and toilet facilities located at the pavillion to the left hand side of the playing field.