The Sarum League

(Since 1986)

Update: 12/11/09

We are Salisbury's local tennis league which is open to clubs within a 25 mile radius of Salisbury. The league began in 1986, and we now run both summer and winter competitions. The teams are made up of two ladies and two men who all play four sets. Each match consists of these rubbers: First Mixed Couple v First Mixed Couple - 2 sets 2nd Mixed Couple v 2nd Mixed Couple - 2 sets Mens Doubles - 2 sets Ladies Doubles - 2 sets The number of sets won determines the winning team.

AGM Notice due out soon

Please note there are some gaps which will be filled in soon on the Winners information.

News

The 2009 Sarum Mixed Tournament winners are Richard Erskine & Rita Hampson from Downton. In a 6 pair round robin they won all their matches beating 2nd place Roger Witt & Rachel Holland 6-5 to clinch the title.

New Page Added! The John Barrett Trophy

The Competition Rules (both summer & winter)

Winter League Winners

Mixed Tournament Winners

Winter 09-10 Div 1 - Fixtures & Table

Winter 09-10 Div 2 - Fixtures & Table

Winter 09-10 Div 3 - Fixtures & Table

Summer Div 1 / Summer Div 2 / Summer Div 3

Summer Winners Year Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Teams 1986 Downton     12 1987 Downton       1988         1989 Salisbury       1990 Salisbury       1991 Salisbury       1992 Salisbury       1993 Salisbury       1994 Salisbury       1995         1996 David Lloyd A Downton C Harrow Way A 28 1997 Wellow A Harrow Way A Andover 28 1998 Salisbury Pumas Andover A David Lloyd C 26 1999 Harrow Way A Downton A Riverside C 25 2000 Salisbury Pumas David Lloyd B Winchester 26 2001 Riverside A Riverside C Andover B   2002 Riverside A Sandleheath St Leonards   2003 Andover A Andover B Goodworth 21 2004 Andover A Winchester B Wellow B 21 2005 Riverside A Sandleheath Coombe Bissett 22 2006 Andover A Winchester B St Leaonards 23 2007 Andover A Downton A Salisbury B 22 2008 Andover A Riverside B St Leonards 23 2009 Andover A Downton A Penton 21

The Winter Divisions revised to give you less matches as agreed at the AGM. Div 1 - Littleton A, Littleton B, Riverside A, Salisbury A, Wellow A, Winchester A Div 2 - Alderbury, Andover A, Downton A, Goodworth, Riverside B, Wellow B, Div 3 - Andover B, Downton B, Riverside C, Penton, Salisbury B, St Leonards, Victoria Park, Wellow C, Winchester B

The Sarum League Committee have purchased a trophy to remember John and have suggested running a 1 day team knockout event. The invite is open to Sarum League Clubs however for it to work on 1 day it is limited to 8 – with teams comprising 2 men & 2 ladies – to play at Salisbury Tennis Club from 10am on Sunday 13th September. The format will give all teams 3 matches (win or lose) during the day with the format being mixed doubles, followed by mens/ladies doubles. The duration of each rubber will be a set so each player will get 6 sets during the day. June Barrett will come along to present the winning team with the Trophy.

Winter Winners Year Division 1 Division 2   1996/7 Salisbury A Wellow B   1997/8 Harrow Way A Andover   1998/9   Sandleheath   1999/00 Wellow A Riverside B   2000/01 David Lloyd Ringwood Winchester   2001/02 Riverside A Salisbury B   2002/03 Wellow A Sandleheath   2003/04 Wellow A Downton A       Division 2A Division 2B 2004/05 Riverside A Devizes A Sandleheath 2005/06 Riverside A Andover A Littleton       Division 3 2006/07 Riverside A Riverside B Wellow B 2007/08 Riverside A Andover A Salisbury B 2008/09 Winchester A Littleton B Winchester C 2009/10

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of John Barrett on Friday 26th June. The Sarum League was John’s brainchild. He was the league secretary for over 22 years from the league’s foundation until very recently when ill health meant he was unable to continue his work. The success of the League is entirely down to John’s energy and enthusiasm and the fact that many thousands of tennis players have participated in the league and enjoyed many hours of competitive tennis is a lasting tribute to John’s endeavours. He is a huge loss to the Sarum League and tennis and our thoughts are with his wife and family at this sad time. The funeral was Tuesday 7th July with around 200 people attending. We are requesting no flowers but donations for Marie Curie Nursing and Salisbury Hospice c/o I.N. Newman Ltd. Griffin House, 55 Winchester Street, Salisbury, Wilts. SP1 1HL

Mixed Doubles Tournament Winners Year "A" Event Club "B" Event Club 1986 Roger Witt & Kate Fawn Downton     1987 Roger Witt & Kate Fawn Downton     1988 Adrian Ellis & Jane Eminson Salisbury     1989 Nick Bellamy & Judy Atkinson Salisbury     1990 John Moret & Amanda Cooper Wellow     1991 Angus Cowan & Jacky English Salisbury     1992 Roger Witt & Jacky English Salisbury     1993 Roger Witt & Jacky English Salisbury     1994 James Fletcher & Ailsa Barrett Salisbury     1995 Robin Penny & Aileen Seabrook Salisbury/Downton     1996 John Moret & Rowena Millard Wellow Steve Grose & Wendy Ferdinando Verwood 1997 John Moret & Rowena Millard Wellow Chris Mamone & Gay Kearns Sandleheath/Downton 1998 Roger Witt & Lucy Dean Salisbury Glen D'Mello & Claire McDonald Riverside 1999 Rob Wood & Janet Neal Wellow Chris Mamone & Wanda Dixon Sandleheath 2000 Matt O'Sullivan & Fiona Barrett Salisbury Mike Thornley & Paula Hutton Alderbury 2001 John Moret & Rowena Millard Wellow Geoff Naish & Judith Cutler Salisbury 2002 John Moret & Rowena Millard Wellow Colin Mamone & Dawn Knight Sandleheath 2003 Nick Stamp & Carolyn Barry Riverside Steve Bishop & Andrea McMillan Andover 2004 John Moret & Rowena Millard Wellow Nigel Mamone & Jacqui Gray Sandleheath 2005 Keith Richardson & Kay Williamson Riverside Colin Mamone & Amanda Sykes Sandleheath 2006 Graham Hull & Gill Christmas Riverside Nigel Jones & Liz White Riverside 2007 Nigel Mamone & Dawn Knight Sandleheath Barry Barnes & Vanessa Crookes Winchester 2008 John & Carolyn Barry Riverside Ken Isaacs & Jean Curtis Riverside 2009 Richard Erskine & Rita Hampson Downton Geoff Naish & Judith Cutler Salisbury

The 2009 Tournament took place for the "B" event only. Sadly there were too few "A" entrants. This will be played in September. 8 pairs took part with them playing 4 sets to determine the semi-finalists. The experienced Ulf Greder & Liz Robertson (Salisbury) lost 1-6 to the youthful Mike Hollingbery/Olivia Wilson (Victoria Park). Ray & Sue Hollingbery (Victoria Park) lost 2-6 to Geoff Naish & Judith Cutler in the other semi. Geoff & Judith retained their title from 2001 beating Mike & Olivia for the second time on the day but 6-1 this time, to remain unbeaten on the day. Thanks to the Riverside tea ladies for a superb spread!

The Competition Rules

Teams Each team must comprise two men and two ladies Eligibility No player may play for more than one club in the League. In a club with more than one Sarum League team, no player may play in a lower team, once he or she has made three appearances in a higher team, or teams. Teams must comprise only recognised playing members of the club they are representing. Guest players are not eligible. Late Arrival A player, or players, not present to play 30 minutes after the listed start time will concede 2 games for each subsequent 5 minutes (or part thereof) that they do not appear. If, 45 minutes after the listed start, the player has still not arrived, all remaining sets in which he or she would have been involved, shall be conceded. Non-arrival of a complete team will count as a concession, resulting in a deduction of 2 points. Examples: Minutes late in relation to listed start time: 0 to 30 minutes - no penalty, start as normal. 31 to 35 minutes - start set from love-2. 36 to 40 minutes - start set from love-4. 41 to 45 minutes - concede first set 6-love & start the second set. More than 45 minutes - all sets involving that player are conceded. Please also note: a. If one or two players fail to appear, those present should play their sets, conceding the others. b. If one player is present, but three do not appear, the match is conceded 8-0, but there is not deduction of points. Pairings Team captains must record the names of their first and second mixed pairs on the scoresheet before the match starts. Order of Play Round 1: Mixed doubles 1 v 1 and 2 v 2. Round 2: Men's and Ladies doubles. Sets and Tie-Breaks Each rubber will be two sets only, with a tie-break (if needed) at 6-all in each set. Result The result of a match will be the number of sets won by each team. Abandonment If a match is abandoned before Round 1 is fully complete, all scores are ignored, a new date must be agreed, and the match restarted.If a match is abandoned after Round 1 is complete, sets won in Round 1 will be doubled for a result, and all scores subsequent to Round 1, ignored. Points and Placings 2 for a win; 1 for a draw. 2 points are deducted if a team concedes a match. If teams are level on points in the table, placing is decided on sets won. If teams are level on points AND sets, placing is decided by the number of sets won by those teams in the match(es) when they met. If those sets are also level, then games won by each team in the match(es) between the level teams will decide. Bad Light Option (Winter Rule Only) If at the START of a SECOND set in the SECOND round, it is felt that less than 45 minutes play will be possible, due to failing light, the set may be decided over 4 games (est.15 mins), or 8 games (est.30 mins) with a tiebreak, if needed (at 2-all or 4-all respectively).The option can only be used IF BOTH PAIRSAGREE AND THE NUMBER OF GAMES IS DECIDED BEFORE THE SET STARTS. It is only available for light reasons, but may assist a finish and prevent the abandonment rule being applied. Balls The home team in each match should provide at least 3 NEW balls per court (4 preferred) Sending In Results The result sheet, signed by both captains, should be sent to the League Match Secretary by the HOME captain immediately after the match. Rules of Other Points of Procedure (Please Note) Change of Match Dates Alterations are not encouraged. If, however, any date is unsuitable, it can be altered, by agreement with the opposition.. BUT ONLY IF THE CHANGE IS MADE AND NOTIFIED TO THE LEAGUE MATCH SECRETARY BY THE END OF MARCH. After that, the only changes permitted, will be rearrangements solely due to the weather. Pre-match contact Not less than a week before a match, the AWAY contact should phone the home contact to confirm that arrangements are in place for the listed start time, and to obtain directions, if needed. Fulfilling a Fixture Any club short of players on a day when due to play more than one match, must use the available players in the higher (highest) team(s). Abuse of this rule will result in players who appear in a lower team… on a day when a higher team does not fulfil its fixture (for any reason other than weather) … being deemed to have appeared for the higher team.Any team failing to fulfil a fixture on the date recognised by the League Match Secretary (unless due to weather) will concede an 8-0 walkover and be deducted two points. Rearrangements Matches postponed, or abandoned without a result due to the weather, should be rearranged for the next available nominated playing day of the home team acceptable to the visitors. All summer matches must be played by 31st August, all winter matches by March 31st. Insurance The Sarum League is not responsible for the insurance of players taking part in the League.Players taking part in the Sarum League do so entirely at their own risk, and must be made aware of this by their club.

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