SEASON 2026/2027
FIXTURE LIST & CALENDAR
Full calendar and fixture lists for both the Syston and Melton Leagues are now available on the website. We are still waiting for subscriptions and confirmation of the registered names for a few teams and would hope that all secretaries can finalise these details ahead of next week's pre-season gathering for both the Melton & Syston Leagues at the Malthouse on Tuesday 8th September .. 8pm start. We are still aiming to have the Syston League fixture books ready to distribute on the night. All are welcome.
NEXT SCHEDULED COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Thursday 8th October
Thursday 5th November
12 o'clock @ the Fox & Hounds, Syston
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. The fixture list has been resurrected and will be back on the website shortly.
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"
PORTER CUP PRELIMINARY ROUND
Friday 18th September @ 8.30pm
Syston Social Club vs Syston Cons B
MELTON & SYSTON SKITTLES LEAGUES
Pre-Season gathering on Tuesday 8th September
@ the Malthouse, Syston Cons
8pm Start
This is a repeat of last season's successful evening which presented players from the Melton League with the opportunity to play on the Malthouse alley prior to the start of the season. Players from either League are welcome to come along for an evening of skittles with the option to either play or simply watch and enjoy. It is our intention to try and have the fixture books available for the Syston League by this date. We would also encourage all team secretaries to try and ensure that subscriptions for the season are paid up either before or on this date with the opportunity to collect both fixture books and/or scorebooks on the night. I am assured that food will also be available on the night.
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 ........
