Just a reminder that next month sees Yorkshire Ladies’ Fun Day – an annual event open to all female players in the region. It will be held on Saturday 8th June at Stockton (York). Several of our members have played previously and found it to be an enjoyable, informal, but competitive day out. For more information click here, and speak with Chris if you’d like some help with transport.
A Home Win
Last Thursday evening Leeds took on Wigginton at home as part of the York league; this was, in fact, our first York League match at our new home since we moved to the Vesper Gate last year.
The team comprised Charles, Gavin, Mike, Mike, Neill, and Paul. Two wins in the triples saw Leeds get off to a strong start, including one win to 13-0.
The doubles proved to be equally successful, and Leeds ended up winning all 5 games.
This week there are another two league matches being played at home – Tuesday at 2pm Leeds are taking on Mirfield in the West Yorkshire league, and Thursday at 6.30pm the York League team will be up against Wetherby. So dust off your cheerleading outfits and come on down to watch some games and support the teams.
York League gets Underway
Last Thursday evening saw the first match of the annual York League, with Leeds taking on Westow away at their new terrain approximately 15 miles to the north of York. The format of the York league changed a few years ago and the weekly matches are now made up of five games – two triples followed by three doubles.
The team for our first match comprised Alan, Charles, Gavin, Mike, Paul, and Richard, and after the first round of triples Leeds had won both of our games. The three doubles followed, and after dropping just one game all evening Leeds were able to celebrate in the sunset with a 4-1 overall result. Congratulations team!
This week the West Yorkshire league is playing at home to Wetherby (tomorrow, Tuesday 14th May at 2pm) and the York League is also at home to Wigginton (Thursday 16th May at 6:30pm). So why not come down to the Vesper Gate to watch and support the teams? Pom-poms are optional, although highly recommended.
West Yorkshire League Success
Tuesday 23rd April saw the first West Yorkshire League match of the season. Away at Huddersfield on a cold and slightly damp day it wasn’t the most appealing of conditions but a warm welcome from the Huddersfield team brightened the day.
The team consisted of Paul, Gordon, Jo, Alan, Rosanna, and Mike. Making his debut for the team, Mike was cool as a cucumber and keen to start playing.
The games consist of two triples and three doubles games. We had a mixed start with one win and one loss in the triples so it was all to play for as we started the doubles. After a quick brew break to warm up, our persistence and brilliance came to the fore and we won all three. A shout out to Mike who won both of his games on debut!
A brilliant start to the season with a 4-1 win over Huddersfield and great to have new blood in the team. Bring on the next match!
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