The first Series of Winter Interclub 2023 finished with the Titan Terriers winning the Premier Division unbeaten, with the Empire Eagles the nearest competition. For the Terriers, it was a true team effort, with all three regular players having strong performances. Particular mention should be made of the evergreen veteran Lindsay Ward who was unbeaten, despite some strong efforts to topple him by other players.
Division Two was won by the Empire Emperors, narrowly from Waterloo Wombats. Again, this was a close competition, coming down to the last night. Sai Murali of Karori Kaboom was unbeaten in her appearances, while Emperor’s Ethan Attewell had an excellent season.
Division Two players had a Grade Championships to conclude the competition with sixteen entrants. The Singles event was taken out by Tony Rutledge who outlasted Andrew Maguire late in the evening. Ethan and Doug Westmoreland were the beaten semi-finalists. Jeremy Evans beat Craig Gear in the Consolation event.
Is happening at the Empire hall from 7pm (no later than 7:10pm) Wednesdays May 17 for six weeks.
All teams will be of three players each on the night, the eleven match format applying.
Clubs are asked to be mindful of having reserves available to fill in for teams that may be short on a given night. Options are to nominate extra players to a particular team, or just keep the players in reserve to cover multiple teams. Reserves will only be permitted to play in grades in which they would normally be expected to play, or in higher grades. Again, the interclub sub-committee will have the right to decline players playing in a lower grade than would be considered appropriate.
Fees will be the same as for recent years $8, $7, and $6. Payable on each night.
Teams are to be entered by the Clubs, not directly by players. Entries close Thursday 11 May with your club contact so that teams and draws can be finalised over the weekend and advised to clubs and players.
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