SEASON 2026/2027
REMINDER .. MUTUAL RESPECT
Following a reported incident during Friday night's matches, I wish to remind everyone that mutual respect when opposition players are throwing remains paramount to the way we expect players to conduct themselves in this league .. encouragement and 'banter' when our own teammates are preparing to throw remains at the discretion of each side but, when the opposition are waiting to throw, any opposing players present or those preparing to set-up in the woodyard should remember the words I repeat every year in my address at the front of the fixture book .. "as always, play to win but remain mutually respectful" .. in the event of a repeat, disciplinary action will follow.
LATEST NEWS
All subscriptions are in for this season bar one which we believe to be an oversight and will hopefully be rectified shortly .. the latest Committee Meeting saw the draws made for the next round of both the Porter Cup along with the John Woodward KO Cup .. the draws can be found in full below .. all engraving has now been completed to reflect the winners of each category for last season .. we have now begun the process of uniting the trophies with the recipients to retain in safekeeping for the remainder of this season .. that is assuming they can convince me that they will indeed be kept in a safe place until the end of the season when we will be competing for them once again .. Wymeswold got back to winning ways this week with Syston Cons hot on their heels following a last gasp win against a depleted Syston Social Club side .. finally and sadly, I've had to post a reminder on both the official Website and Facebook pages this week to remind everyone of the expected behaviours when opposition players are preparing to throw following an issue that was brought to my attention after Friday night's matches. Please read and take note !
NEXT SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETING
Thursday 5th November
12 o'clock @ the Fox & Hounds, Syston
JOHN WOODWARD KO CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND
Syston Social Club vs Queniborough Wanderers
Match to be played on Friday 30th October
PORTER CUP QUARTER FINALS
Carington Cons vs Wymeswold Cons
Syston Cons B vs Top House
Sileby WMC vs Queniborough Wanderers
Barrow Cons vs Carington Arms
Matches to be played on Friday 27th November
SYSTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB
A change of heart from the accountants has enabled the Club to negotiate a stay of execution in terms of the expected closure at the end of September. Needless to say, much depends on the ability to maximise revenue and, with this in mind, Syston Cons have agreed to continue their patronage and will begin the new season in their home alley.
SPONSORSHIP
I am pleased to announce that this season's League Championship is to be sponsored by the Grosvenor Snooker Club in Syston in tribute to our popular and much missed former President, the late Tom Shepherd. Henceforth, all news articles and communication through social media relating to match reports, league tables etc will reflect the generous offer as follows :
"Syston & District Skittle League"
"Sponsored by the Grosvenor Snooker Club in memory of Tom Shepherd"
OFFICERS APPOINTMENTS
For those unable to attend the AGM at the end of last season, I am proud to announce that Mr John Webb has accepted the invitation from the Committee to succeed the late Tom Shepherd as the next President of the Syston & District Skittle League. John is well known to pretty much everyone within the current playing membership as a respected player and long serving Committee Member and the Committee are delighted to welcome John to the position. In addition, a small number of Vice Presidents have been nominated by the Committee with a view to holding an honorary position. The individuals nominated are as follows : Ash Green, Bill Batts, Keith Platt & John Merryweather. All have served the League well in a variety of roles and the Committee are delighted to add them to the list of Officers going forward.
CHARITY COLLECTION BOXES
Ahead of the new season, can I take this opportunity to remind everyone of the League's continued commitment to provide annual charitable donations to the LOROS organisation. Our donations to the cause continue to be much appreciated and last year's commitment brought the cumulative total donations from the League over recent years to over £15,000. Anyone not in possession of a box can contact a member of the Committee to arrange delivery. See below for the latest thank you letter from the LOROS organisation.
HISTORY OF THE LEAGUE
If you haven't already, please take time to visit the pages of the website dedicated to the recent history of the League. As you scroll down the website you will find numerous pages with data stretching as far back as 35 years to the 1990/91 season for all League, Cup and Individual honours. Note on the League pages the reference to the number of teams contesting the various Divisions. It makes for sobering reading how quickly the numbers have dwindled. We hope you find the data interesting and that it provides a little nostalgia for some of our longer serving playing members as you recall memories with regard to both former colleagues as well as opponents.
LOROS DONATIONS
Please see below the Donation Certificate we have received from LOROS
- this is for June 2026 - thanks to everyone!
LOROS Letter from May 2026 .. Please read ........
