This Sunday (May 11th 2014) Hertfordshire will compete against the other Eastern Counties (Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk & Suffolk) in the Eastern Counties Champion of Champions. The even is being hosted by Norfolk and is being played at The Sports Centre, Watton Road, Hingham NR9 4NN.

 The event sees the winners of singles, pairs, triples & fours from all six Eastern Counties compete against each other in a round robin format to determine who is the Eastern Counties Champion of Champions. Somewhat surprisingly we have had less success in this competition then we have in the English equivalent. We have only won four previous titles in this event (out of a possible 45). Our first two titles both came in 2006 when Neil Tuckey won the singles and Mick Cook, Shirley Davidson, Marilyn Cook & Pete Cook won the fours. In 2008 Rebecca Hearn & Neil Tuckey won the pairs. Neil repeated his 2006 singles success in 2011 when he took the title.

 The Hertfordshire Team who will be looking to add to the four previous titles is detailed below;

 Singles

Craig Hearn

 Pairs

Marilyn Cook

Pete Cook

 Triples

Andy Cobbold

Mick Cook

Rebecca Hearn

 Fours

Paul Harris

Jacqui Harris

Jim Forrest

Margaret Forrest

 What do you think are the chances of any of the above teams being successful on the day? Report/Results from the tournament will appear on the website later in the week.

After completion of the least county game the final season points total is now available to view under Results & Stats > County Season Performance

Rebecca & Craig Hearn both finished on 34 points (from 33 games) for the season. Rebecca just edged it on shots (+8) compared to Craig's (+/- 0). Congratulations on a good season. Also special mention to Jonathon Carter who finished in 4th place with 31 points, although this was from only 25 games as he was unable to play against Suffolk and in the 6 counties.

The Hertfordshire team to play Suffolk in the last ECCBA league fixture of the season at Ware Drill Hall on Sunday 16th March is below;

1. Mary Cobbold 1. Paul Harris 1. Alan Bull

2. Gill Baraclough 2. Sylvia Page 2. Jackie Spearman

3. Vince Tamorro 3. Margaret Forrest 3. Andy Cobbold

4. Rob Washbrook 4. Rebecca Hearn 4. Mick Cook

1. Shirley Davidson 1. Martin Simpson 1. Dave Smith

2. Jacqui Harris 2. Roy Harding 2. Mike Bennett

3. Marilyn Cook 3. Ian Carter 3. Tom Slade

4. Pete Cook 4. Sandra Gammage 4. Craig Hearn

The Hertfordshire team to play Cambridgeshire at Milton on Sunday 16th February is detailed below;

1. Mary Cobbold 1. Ian Carter 1. Alan Bull

2. Gill Baraclough 2. Sylvia Page 2. Jackie Spearman

3. Vince Tamorro 3. Margaret Forrest 3. Andy Cobbold

4. Rob Washbrook 4. Rebecca Hearn 4. Mick Cook

1. Shirley Davidson 1. Paul Harris 1. Dave Smith

2. Jacqui Harris 2. Roy Harding 2. Nathan Brown

3. Marilyn Cook 3. Sandra Gammage 3. Jonathan Carter

4. Pete Cook 4. David Danby 4. Craig Hearn

We go into this game in 2nd place in the league, 3 points ahead of Cambs and 9 behind Suffolk. 

The Hertfordshire team to play Norfolk at Wortwell has been selected and is displayed below;

1. Mary Cobbold            1. Alan Bull                     1. Roy Harding

2. Gill Baraclough          2. Jackie Spearman        2. Paul Harris

3. Vince Tamoro            3. Andy Cobbold              3. Sandra Gammage

4. Rob Washbrook         4. Mick Cook                   4. David Danby

1. Dave Smith                 1. Shirley  Davidson        1. Ian Carter

2. Nathan Brown             2. Mike Bennett               2. Sylvia Page

3. Jonathon Carter          3. Marilyn Cook               3. Margaret Forrest

4. Craig Hearn                 4. Pete Cook                   4. Rebecca Hearn 

We will hopefully be able to build on our win over Essex and draw with Bedfordshire and consolidate 3rd place in the league

SESSION  MAT 1 MAT 2 MAT 3

One H1 v B1 H3 v B3 H5 v B5

Two H2 v B2 H4 v B4 H6 v B6

Three H5 v B3 H1 v B5 H3 v B1

Four H6 v B4 H2 v B6 H4 v B2

Five H3 v B5 H5 v B1 H1 v B3

Six H4 v B6 H6 v B2 H2 V B4

There will also be a kitchen rota in place to ensure that there is cover in the kitchen at all times during matches. The rota is as per below;

Kitchen Rota

Session 1 : H2

Session 2 : H1

Session 3 : H4

Session 4 : H3

Session 5 : H6

Session 6 : H5

A schedule of play and a team sheet will be handed to all bowlers before play starts on Sunday

Hertfordshire travel to Braintree on Sunday (24th November) to play their first ECCBA League game of the season. Details of the team can be found below;

1. Mary Cobbold 1. Alan Bull 1. Ian Carter

2. Gill Baraclough 2. Mike Bennett 2. Sylvia Page

3. Vince Tamorro 3. Marilyn Cook 3. Mick Cook

4. Rob Washbrook 4. Pete Cook 4. Rebecca Hearn

1. Paul Harris 1. Jacqui Harris 1. Dave Smith

2. Roy Harding 2. Jackie Spearman 2. Nathan Brown

3. Sandra Gammage 3. Andy Cobbold 3. Jonathan Carter

4. David Danby 4. Margaret Forrest 4. Craig Hearn

It's a venue that we have found notoriously difficult so we need to look for improvement on past performances and try and get the season off to a positive start

What is the highest position you think herts can finish in the national championships this weekend?

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