CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION ,
SEASON 1998/99
COMMITTEE
COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1997/98 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given ta ail INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS that the Annual General Meeting of the Cheshire R.F.U. will be held at the Chester Rugby Football Club, Hare Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester on Thursday 1st July, 1999 at 6.30 p.rn. Cheshire Rugby Football Union
MEMBERSHIP CARD
SEASON 1998/99
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Club ...... PAST PRESIDENTS: H. M. BLYTHE (1880/83) J. W. H. THORPE (18883/1904) J. BAXTER (1904/42) R. R. RICHARDS (1942/47) T. WALTON (1947/49) R. D. NESBIT (1949/51) W. H. PEMBERTON (1951) N. McCAlG (1951/53) C. H. OFFLAND (1953) A. S. CAIN (1954/56) J. MONTADOR (1956/58) P. H. DAVIES (1958/60) W. M. SHENNAN (1960/61) D. R. WYN-WILLIAMS (1961/62) W. G. HOWARD (1962/63) H. V. MIDDLETON (1963/65) W. J. THOMPSON (1965/67) G. C. NODEN (1967/69) N. A. STEEL (1969nl) J. E. STARK (1971n3) E. J. LOADER (1973n5) H. M. CURPHEY (1975n7) A. F. KOENEN (1977n9) P. G. TURNER (1979/81) A. H. RUSHTON (1981/83) W. S. PLATT (1983/84) G. C. COX (1984/86) A. 1. HART (1986/88) M. COHEN (1988/89) W. GOTT (1989/91) J. M. YOUNG (1991/93) F. R. POVALL (1993/95) N. H. MIDDLEBROOK (1995/97) C. J. COVENTRY (1997/98) 2 OFFICERS FOR YEAR 1996/97 President: D.P. WRIGHT Tynron Cottage, West Road, Noctorum, Birkenhead, W"uraI, Merseyside lA3 9UH 0151-6520402 (Home) 0151-2366090 (Bus.) Senior Vice-President: D.I.ADAMS 7 8eaumaris Drive, Thingwall, Wiml Merseyside L61 7XP 0151-648 1681 (Home) Vlce-Presldents: J.N.LENTON 27 Fox Cover Road, Heswa11 Hills, Wiml, Merseyside L60 liB 0151-342 3923 (Home)
D.EWING 24 Cholmondeley Rise, Nomans Heath, }\.tO~\œ Nr. Malpas SYI4 800 o5.!J'5 14K'" 01948820746 (Home) '305 M. J. LORD 68 Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NL 01244 312702 (Home) A. G. OE B. MARRS 24 Westwood Road, Noctorum, Birkenhead, Wiml, Merseyside lA3 9RQ 0151-652 1536 (Home) 0151-236 3191 (Bus)
3 Past Presidents: P. G. TURNER Bakery Cottage, 20 Hollins Road, Macclesfield SKll 7~ 01625611012 (Home) A. H. RUSHfON 25 Labumam Grove, lIby, Winal, Merseyside L61 4UT 0151-6485353 (Home) G.C.COX 47 Latbam Avenue, Helsby, Warrington, Cheshire WA6 ODY 01928722108 (Home) A. 1. HART The Hermitage, 7 Ingestre Road, Birkenhead, Merseyside lA3 5UY 0151-6520375 (Home) M.COHEN 10 Marlborough Drive, Tytherington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SKIO 2JX 01625424317 (Home) W.GOTI 4 Llys Ent)ts, Gwemymynydd, Mold, Flintsbire CH7 SNB 01352757857 (Home) J.M.YOUNG 2 Vandelbyl Avenue, SpitaJ, Wirral, Merseyside L62 2AP 0151-3345834 (Home) F.R.POVALL 13, Mostyn Avenue, West Kirby, Wirral, Merseyside lA8 3HN 0151-6258321 (Home) 0151-707 1221 (Bus.) N. H. MIDDLEBROOK 27, Clarendon Road, Sale Ml3 2DU 0161-9622957 (Home) C. J. COVENTRY 6 Wincham Road, Sale M33 4PL 0161-973 2732 (Home) 4 HOD. Seeretary: D. 1. ADAMS 7 Beaumaris Drive, Tbingwall, Wirral, Merseyside L61 7XP 0151-648 1681 (Home) Asst. HOD. Seeretary: A. G. de B. MARRS 24 Westwood Road, Noctorum, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside L43 9RQ 0151-6521536 (Home) 0151-236 3191 (Bus.) HOD. Treasurer: M.COHEN 10 Marlborough Drive, Tytherington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK 10 2JX 01625 424317 (Home) Asst. HOD. Treasurer: N. H. MIDDLEBROOK 27 Clarendon Road, Sale, Che"hire M33 2DU. 0161-9622957 (Home) HOD. Match Secretary: L.GALEY 34 Mill Hill Road, Irby, Wirral. 0151-648 1730 (Home) 0151-605 1313 (Bus.) R.F.V. County Representative: G. C. COX 47 Latham Avenue, Helsby, Warrington, Cheshire WA6 ODY 01928 722108 (Home) BOD. Press Secretary: A. 1. STRATTON 148 Meols Parade, Meols, Wirral L4 7 6AN 0151-6325261 (Home)
5 R.F.U. Colts Association Representative: D.A.EWING 24 Cholmondeley Rise, Nomans Heath, Nr. M~lpas, Cheshire SY14 8DD 01948820746 (Home) R.F.S.U. County Representative: J.M.YOUNG 2 Vanderbyl Avenue, Bromborough, Merseyside L62 2AP 0151-3345834 (Home) Divisional Representatives: D. I. ADAMS, G. C. CO~ D. P. WRIGHT Thwaltes Clubs Championship Representative: M. J. LORD 01244 312702 68 Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NL Honorary Solicitor: M.J.HAMLIN 6 Foxley Close, Lymm 01925756050 (Home), 01:H-969 3131 (Bus.) R.F.U. Senior Coaches: M. BRIERS, L. DAVIES, D. HUGHES R.F.U. Co~ching Award Holders: M. ALLEN, S. BURNAGE, P. CROWLEY, R. DAVIES, A. DONKER, P. FRANCIS, J. GREEN, C. HUGHES, V. MURPHY, S. LANDER, D. THOMSON, P. SHERRATT Honorary Life Members: M. COHEN, E. W. FLETCHER, W. GOTT, AIR-COMMODORE R. H. G. WEIGHILL, C.B.E., D.F.C. J.M.YOUNG, Auditor: W. POITS, F.C.C.A. Medical Contact: Dr. W.T. DUNNE 6 The Royal, Hoylake, Merseyside L47 1HB Tel: 0151-6323507 (Home) 6 COMMfITEE Altrincham Kersal: P. BLAKEMAN, 32 Glebelands Road, Knutsford, Cheshire WAI6 9DZ. 01565634276 (Home) Ashton-on-Mersey: M. R. WILLIAMS, 2 Wayside Close, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 ONG. 01925754510 (Home) Birkenhead Park: E.lZABETH BRISCOE, 22 Prenton Dell Avenue, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral L43 3DA. 0151-608 5070 Bowdon: T. SLOAN, 7 Leigh Road, Hale, Cheshire WA15 9BG. 0161-941 5865 (Home) 01244 895428 (Bus) Caldy: T. 1. F. PRICE, 3 West Boume Grove, West Kirby, Wirral L484DJ. 0151-6256159 (Home) Capenhurst: M. THELWELL, 71 Shelley Road, Blacon, Chester CHI 5TZ. 01244 372722 (Home) 0151-4734317 (Bus) Castletown (I.O.M.): M. J. LORD, 68 Hoole Road, Chester, CH2 3NL. 01244 312702 (Home) Cheshire Regiment: Hon. Secretary, The Dale Barracks, Liverpool Road, Chester CH2 4BP. 01244 372797 (Bus.) Chester: B. W. DAVIES, 9 Willow Hayes, Ashton, Chester, CH3 8BT. 01829752050 (Home & Bus.) Chester University College: P. REID, Chester University College, Cheyney Road, Chester, CHI 4BJ. 01244 375444 (Bus.)
Chrisleton: D. SHEPHERD, Flannog Farm, St. Martins, Oswestry SYll 3DR. 01691 772483 (Home & Bus.) Congleton: A. J. G. SENN Cloùd Park Farm, Dial Lane, Congleton CWI23QJ. 01260272407 (Home); 01782 522316 (Bus.)
7 Crewe & Aisager College: Hon. Sec., cio Students' Union, Alsager College, Hassall Road, Alsager ST7 2HL. 01270 882580 (College) Crewe & Nantwich: J. M. FARR, 117 Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7EB. 01270626857 (Home) Douglas (LD.M.): M. J. LORD, 68 Hoole Road, Chester CHl 3NL 01244 312702 (Home) Dulcinfield: E. TAYLOR, 52 Gower Road, Hyde, SK14 SAD. 0161-366 9541 (Home); 01706 647422 (Bus.) Helsby: B. McLEAN, Mayfield, Hazel Hurst Road, Frodsham WA6 6EX. 01928 734744 (Home) Holmes Chapel: J. LEARY, 7 Swallow Avenue, Wmsford CW7 1PB. 01606 554614 (Home); 01606 5934111 (Bus.) Hoylake: D. WESTERN, White Cottage, 1181rby Road, Heswall, Wirral. Merseyside L61 6XQ. 0151-6483208 (Home). LD.M. Police: M. J. LORD, 68 Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NL. 01244 312702 (Home) Lymm: G. KENNEDY, 30 Sunningdale Drive, Bramhall, Stockport SK7 2U. 0161-4398274 (Home) Macclesfield: J. TAYLOR, 47 Ivy Lane, Macclesfield SKI18NU. 01625427930 (Home); 01625 422277 (Bus.) Marple: N. HAWKLEY, Bottom Lock Cottage, Marple Bridge, Stockport. 0161-4499985 (Home) Monteil Ca"ington: S. LAPINSKAS, 78 HalfEdge Lane, Eccles, ManchesterM309BA. 0161-7889826 (Home) The Gentlemen of Moore: E. DEAN, Hollybank, 28 Runcorn Road,Moore, Wanington WAI46TZ. 01925740911 (Home)
8 New Brighton: J. C. B. PINNINGTON, The Dalberry, 91 Telegraph Road, Heswall, Wirral L60 OAE. 0151-342 7773 (Home) Northwich: R. McLAVERTY, 7 Pear Tree Drive, Wincham, Northwich CW9 6EZ. 01565733997 (Home). 01606 74481 (Bus.) Old Anselmians: D. J. MASON, 3 Brimstage Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral L63 5QH. 0151-6087027 (Home). Old Birkonian: D. EWlNG, 24 Cholmondeley Rise, Nomans Heath, Nr. Malpas, SY14 8DD. 01948 820746 (Home) Old Salians: R. REDMOND, 15 Beeston Road, Sale, Cheshire. 0161-9766115 (Home) Oldershaw: A. GRABE, 91 Beresford Road, Wallasey, Wirral, Merseyside. 0151 513 1470 (Home) Parlronians:N. MORRIS, 16 Heath Drive, Upton, Wirral L49 6LF. 0151-6779774 (Home). PorI Sunlight: P. ASCROFT, 13 Kent Close, Bromborough, Wirral L630EF. 0151-3347592 (Home) Prenlon: J. PERCIVAL, 24 SaI acre Crescent, Upton, Wirral L49 OUZo 0151-606 0944 (Home) Ramsey (I.0.M.): M. J. LORD, 68 Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NL. 01244 312702 (Home) Reaseheath College: A. SPROSTON, Reasemere, Reaseheath, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6DG. 01270-625156 (Home); 01270625131 (Bus.) Runcorn: J. GORE, 26, Tarnbeck, Norton, Runcorn WA76SF. 01928-712284
9 Sale: J. A. GARDINER. Blossoms Fann, Woodfo~ Cheshire SK71RF. 0161-4408293 (Home) 0161-9736348 (Bus) Sandbach: J. WYATT, 4 St. Peter's Rise, Elworth, Sandbach CWII3EP. 01270760525 (Home). Shell (Stanlow): D. B. PYE, 41 8roadlands Road, Great Sulton, South Wirral, Cheshire L66 2JR. 0151-3552973 (Home). Southern Nomads (l.O.M.): M. J. LORD, 68 Hoole Road, Chester CH2 3NL.. 01244 312702 Stockport: R. HASLEHURST, Harcourt, 217 Dickens Lane, Poynton, Cheshire SK12 ISS. 01625874485 (Home); 0161- 406 6086 (Bus.) Vagabonds (I.0.M.): S. WILSON, 49 St. Catherines Close, Douglas, Isle of Man 1MI 418. 01624673029 (Home & Bus.) Wallasey: M. CHATHAM, 55 Bayswater Road, Wallasey, Winal, Merseyside L4S aNF. 0151-6386595 Western Vikings (I.0.M.): M. J. LORD, 68 Hoole Road, Chester. CH23NL. 01244 312702 (Home). Wilmslow: R. GREEN, 93 Gravel Lane, Wilmslow SK9 6LZ. 01625 523093 (Home) Winnington Park: B. PARKEY, 1, Chilham Close, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 ILS. 01606551188 (Home); 0151-495 9825 (Bus.) Winsford: K. METCALFE, 86 Nixon Drive, Winsford CW7 2HJ Wirral: C. GERRARD, 22 Thomfield Hey, Bebington, Wirral L639JT. 0151-3344144 (Home).
10 Referees' Society: W. BUCKLAND, 28 Dinmore Road, Wallasey, Wirral L44 5XF. 0151-6382051 (Home). A SIMPSON, 14 Appletield, Hartford. Northwich CW841E. 01606782943 (Home) Schoo/$: D. THOMSON, 21 Kettleshwne Way, Poynton SK12 lIB. 01625 871505 (Home); 01625 871811 (Bus.). B. DAVID, 1 Welbeck Close, Middlewich, Cheshire CW 10 9HT. 01606835506 (Home). 01606852120 (Bus.)
11 COMMITIEE MEETINGS Committee Meetings will be held at the Chester R.U.F.C. Clubhouse at 6.30 p.m. on the following Thursdays: 1998 3rd September, 12th November 1999 7th January, 4th March, 2OthMay, IstJuly(aftertheA.G.M.) ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING The Annual General Meeting ofthe Cheshire Rugby Football Union will be held at the Chester R.U.F.C. Clubhouse at 6.30 p.m. on Thursday IstJuly, 1999. SUB-COMMITTEES Selection (Chairman), R. Blake, Madow Cottage, Huxley Lane, Tiverton, Nr. Tarporley CW 6 9NF (01829733787), M. Briers, L. Davies, C. Gleave, B. Hayes Emergency: Officers of the County County Championship: G. Mans (Chairman), D.P. Wright, D.I. Adams, M. Cohen, R. Blake and J. Pinnington, J. Burton, H. Middlebrook to be mainly responsible for sponsorship. Disciplinary (East): C. J. Coventry (Chairman), M. R. Williams (Secretary), (2, Wayside Close, Lymm 01925754510), N. H. Middlebrook, G. Kennedy, S. Bowdon, P. Blakeman, A. Senn, R. McLaverty, M. Farr Disciplinary (West): D. P. Wright (Chairman), D. J. 'Mason (Secretary), (3 Brimstage Avenue, Higher Bebington, Wirral L63 5QH; 0151-608 7027), G. Mans, D. Western, N. Morris, W. Buckland, J. Pinnington.
12 Coaching: M. Briers (Chainnan), R. Smith (Secretary), (76 Cunningham Drive, Bromborough, Winal L63 OJZ; 0151-3344268), B. Bailey, S. Dakin, L. Davies, C. Hughes, P. Reid, D. Thomson, P. Webb, S. Peters, J. Wade. Finance M. Cohen (Chainnan), D. 1. Adams, G. Marrs, N. H. Middlebrook, C. Coventry, F. Povall, plus one nominated representative from U.21's, Colts, Schools, Mini/Juniors, Cup, Coaching, and Individual Members Sub-Committees. Meetings: 5th November, 1998, 25th February, 1999, 13th May, 1999 at the Shell (Stanlow) Club. Is/eofMan A. Dougherty (Chainnan), G. Taylor (Secretary), (17 Keeill Pharick Park, Glenvine, Isle of Man IM4 4EW; 01624 626586), J. Hollis (Treasurer), plus one member from each Island Club. Match and Ground D. Adams (Chainnan), M. Cohen, G. Marrs plus one member of the Cornmittee from Birkenhead Park, Chester, Macclesfield, New Brighton, Sale, Wilmslow and Winnington Park. Youth 1bsk Group Chainnan: D.A. Ewing, Hon Sec. J.A. burton 14 Seaview Lane, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside L6l 3UL 0151-648 4341 (Home) 0161- 2363707 (Bus) plus one representatives from the U.21's, Colts, Junior Colts, Schools, Mini/Junior, Promotional and Coaching Sub-Committees. Youth Deve/opment Officers Management J. Young (Chainnan), D. Adams (Hon. Sec), S. Peters, J. Wade, D. Shaw (RFU), C. Genard, M. Cohen, F. Powll, A. Senn, D.W. Kellett (U.C. Chester), E. Wardle (County PEl D. Firth (Trafford SDU) Promotional: D. Finlay (Chainnan), (4, Nightingale Close, Farndon, CH3 6RA; 01829270573), plus one member involved with Youth Rugbyat each member club. 13 Colts D.A. Ewing (Chainnan), R. Gardiner (Secretary), (Lilae Cottage, Neston Road, Willaston, Merseyside L64 2TF 0151-327 6309), D. Finlay, P. Langton, E. Langton, J. Kurton, C. Evans, B. Sailey, Mrs P. Gardiner (physiotherapist), plus one representative from each competing club. Mini and Junior G. M. Pugh (Chairman), P. Steeples (Secretary), (82 Blackhorse Hill, West Kirby, WirralLA8 6DT; 0151-625 5149) plus one Mini/Junior representative from each member club. Meetings: IOth September, IOth December, Iith Marc~ IOth June. Schoolboys J. Young (President), B. David (Chairman), R.O. Davies (Seeretary) (7 New Mills, Hayfield, Stockport, SKI2 5JG; 01663 742162), J. Barrett (Treasurer), D. Thomson, P. Halewood, S. Dodd, G. Marrs, D. Mason, B. Davies, P. Asheroft, D. Western Competitions N. H. Middlebrook (Chairman), G. Kennedy, (Seeretary) (30 Sunningdale Drive, Bramhall, Stockport, SK7 2U; 0161-439 8274), M. Lord, (Treasurer), C. J. Coventry, D.8. Pye, D. Western, D. Palin, J. Pinnington. Under21's J. Young (Chairman), F. Priee (Secretary) (3 Westboume Grove, West Kirby, WirralLA8 4DJ; 0151-625 6159), C. Genard (Treasurer), F. PovaIl, J. Holland, M. Callery, S. Rosser, J. Pereival. Individual Members D. Wright (Chainnan), D. Western (Secretary), (White Cottage, 118 Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral, L61 6XQ; 0151-6483208).
The President, Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer are ex-officio members of ail sub-committees.
14 FIXTURES SEASON 1998/99 COUNTY April S v Lancashire New Brighton la v Northumberland Chester 24 v Durham Away UNDER21's February 21 v Northumberland Home March 3 v Lancashire Home 7 v Durham Away 17 v Cumbria Home 21 v Yorkshire Away SCHOOLS (Under 18) November IS v Staffordshire Away 17 v Yorkshire Away December 9 v Lancashire Away 28 v Durham Home January 3 Nc"1h & Midlands v Australia Macclesfield March 17 U.18 Sevens SCHOOLS (Under 16) October 19 Final Trial November IS v Staffordshire Away 22 v Yorkshire Away 29 v Lancashire Away December 6 v Cumbria Home 13 v Durham Home March 17 Under 16 Sevens
SCHOOLS (Un der 15) February 14 v Cardiff Home 21 v Yorkshire Home March 14 v Cumbria Away 17 v Lancashire Home April 17 v Cardiff Away 18 v Newport Away IS COLTS September 20 v Middlesex Away 27 v Gloucestershire Home October 4 v Devon Away 10 v Cumbria . Home 17 v Yorkshire Away 24 v Lancashire Home 31 v Durham Home November 7 v Northumberland Away
UNDER 18 FIXTURES December 13 v Durham Away 20 v Yorkshire Home January 3 v Lancashire Away CLUBS UNDER 16'5 December 6 Trials February 14 v Durham Away 21 v North Midlands Home March 14 v Lancashire Home INTERNATIONAL MATCHES November Il th 1998 England v Australia December Sth 1998 England v South Africa
February 20th 1999 England v Scotland
March 20tb 1999 England v France
16 CLUBS AFFILIATED TO CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION Club League Ground Hon. Sec:retary Altrincham Kersal: (N.W.2.) Kersal Drive, Stelfox Avenue, Timperley, Altrincham. 0161-9139151. D. LEACH, 5 Lisson Grove, Hale, Altrincham, Cheshire WAI5 9AE. 0161-941 3085 (Home); 0161-929 1851 (Bus.) Ashton-on-Mersey: (NW.l), B. Piper, 25 Pinfold Road, Worsley, Manchester M28. 0161-1900614 (Home) Birkenhead Park: (NW.l), Park Road North, Birkenhead, Merseyside; 0151-6524646. P. GREVILLE, 2 Howbeck Close, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside L43 6TH 0151- 6535424 (Home); 0151-653 6010 (Bus.) Bowdon: (Lanes S/Chesh.2) M. Kitchener, 61 Crofton Avenue, Tunperley, Altrincham WA15 6BZ. 0161-9133003 (home) 01244 612531 (Bus) Caldy: (NW.I) R. B. F1ashman, 26 Milton Crescent, Heswall, Wirral L60 5ST. 0151-342 5300 (Home) 0151-653 1100 (Bus) Capenhurst: Capenhurst Sports & Social club, BNFL., Capenhurst, Chester; 0151-3394101 (Ext 569). Hon. Sec. M. Thelwell, 11 Shelley Road, Blacon, Chester:CH 1 5TZ 01244 312122 (Home) 0151-4134311 (Bus.) Castletown (I.O.M.); Poulson Park, Castletown, Isle of Man. P. MARTIN, 16 Queens Terrace, Douglas, Isle of Man IMI4BZ; 01624 622080 (Home). Cheshire Regiment: lst Bn, 22nd (Cheshire) Regt., The Dale Barracks, Liverpool road, Chester; 01244 312197 (Bus.) Chester: (N2), Hare Lane, Vicars Cross, Chester, Chester 3360 1,. P. RHODES, The Hollies, off Carriage Drive, Frodsham WA66EF; 01928 731485 (Home); 0151-2252404 (Bus.) 11 Chester University College: P. REID, Chester University College, Cheyney Road, Chester CHI 4B1; 01244 375444 Chrisleton: Christleton Sports Centre, Plough Lane, Christleton, Chester; 01244 336664. D. SHEPHERD, Flannog Faon, St Martins, Oswestry SVll 3DR; 01691 772483 (Home & Bus.) Congleton (Lancs S/Chesh.2): The Woodman, Park Street, Congleton, Cheshire; 01260273338. D. 1. THORLEY, 46 Bladon Crescent, Alsager, Stoke-on-Trent ST7 2BG; 01270878293 (Home); 0161-223 1301 (Bus.) Crewe & Alsager College: MRS. BARBARA CLARK, Athletic Union Secretary, Students Union, Crewe & Alsager Faculty, Manchester Metropolitan University, Hassall Road, Alsager, via Sto!~e-on-Trent ST7 2HL; 01270 882580 Crewe & Nantwich: (Lanes S/Chesh.l), Crewe Vagrants Sports Club, Newcastle Road, Willaston, Nantwich CW5 7EP; 01270 69506. A. G. JONES, 9 Gingerbread Lane, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 6NH; 01270625737 (Home & Bus.) Douglas (I.O.M.): (Lanes S/Chesh.3), Port-E-Che Meadow, Peel Road, Douglas, Isle of Man; 01624 676493. P. E. GARRETT, 3 Ridgeway Street, Douglas, Isle of Man; 01624629037 (Home); 01624 624535 (Bus.) Dukinfield: (Lancs S/Chesh.2), Blacksages Playing Fields, Blocksages, Birch Lane, Dukinfield, Cheshire; 0161-343 2592. E. TAYLOR, 52 Gower Road, Hyde, Cheshire SK 14 5AD; 0161-366 9541 (Home); 01706 647422 (Bus.) 18 Helsby: (Lanes S/Chesh.3), Helsby Sports & Social Club, Chester Road, HelsbyWA6 ODL; 01928 722267. C. JOHNSON, Greenfields, Primrose Lane, A1vanley, Cheshire WA6 9BS 01928724180 (Home) 01928513226 (Bus) Holmes Chapel: (Lanes S/Chesh.4) RPR Sports & Social Club, Brooklands, Holmes Chapel CW4 8BC; 01477 532018. S. RANGER, 16 Balmoral Drive, Holmes Chapel, CW4 7HY; 01477 533765 (Home); 01850003869 (Bus.) Hoylake: (Lanes S/Chesh.3), Melrose Avenue, Hoylake; 0151- 6322538. D. WESTERN, White Cottage, 118 IrbyRoad, Heswall, Wirral L61 6XQ; 0151-648 3208 (Home) I.O.M. Police: K. WILSON, Police Headquarters, Glencrutchery Road, Douglas, Isle of Man 1M2 4RG. Lymm: (N.2) Beechwood, Crouchely Lane, Lymm, Warrington, Cheshire 01925753212. J. CARTWRIGHT, 8 Limefield Avenue, Lymm WA13 OQB 01925 752442 (Home) 0161 446 S445 (Bus) Macclesfield: (NI), Priory Park, Priory Lane, Prestbury, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK 10 4AF; 01625 827899. A. JOHNSON, cio. A. Johnson & Co, Jordongate House, Jordongate, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK 10 1EQ 01625 614697 (Home & Bus.) Marple; (Lanes S/Chesh.2) Hawk Green Cricket Club, Hawk Green, Marple, Stockport. R. C. HAMMERSLEY, 9 Ridge Avenue, Marple, Stockport SK6 7HJ 0161 427 5881 (Home) Montell Carrington: (NL2), Manchester Road, Carrington, Manchester. 0161-7472242. A. W.KELLY, 332 Liverpool Road, Irlam, Manchester M44 6AN 0161 7757743 (Home & Bus.) 19 Gentlemen of Moore: (Lanes S/Chesh.3), Moss Lane, Moore, Warrington WA4 6UU; 01925 740473. J. STOCKTON, 3 Hayes Lane, Appleton, Warrington WA4 3DA; 01925 266025 (Home); 0161-973 1505 (Bus.) New Brighton: (Nat. Div.4 North) Reeds Lane, LeaSowe RoacL Leasowe, Wirral L46 3RH; 0151-677 2442. B.D. LAWRENCE, 351 Leasowe Road, Moreton, Wirral L46 2RE 0151 6385379 (Home). Northwich: (NW.2), Moss Farm Leisure Complex, Moss Fano Winnington, Norwich CW8 4BH; 01606 79987. D. SARGENT, 12 Sydney Street, Greenbank, Northwich CW8 4AP 01606783335 (Home) Old Anselmians: (Lanes S/Chesh.l) Malone Field, Village Road, Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside; 0151-327 1613. J. GREAVES, 18 Kylemore Road, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside L43 2HA 0151-652 3229 (Home) 01244 695437 (Bus) Old Birkonians: P. CROOK, The Quarry, 5 Burrell RoacL Prenton, BirkenheacL Wtrra1 L42 8NH; 0151-608 2498 (Home); 0151-2361744 (Bus.) Old Salians: (NW.3), Rookwood, Clarendon Crescent, Sale, Cheshire; 0161-9737250. S. DEWSNIP, 51 ParkAvenue, Sale, Cheshire M33 6MU 0161 282 1664 (Home) 01973 809820 (Bus) Oldershaw: (NW.l), Belvidere Field, Belvidere Road, Wallasey, Merseyside; 0151-638 4379. STELLA JOHNSON, 26 Parkside, Wallasey, Wirral L44 9AJ; 0151-638 1160 (Home); 0151-227 5040 (Bus.)
20 Parkonians: (Lanes S/Chesh.2) H. Martin Curphey Memorial Ground, Holme Lane, Oxton, Birkenhead, Merseyside L43 2HU; 0151-652 3105. P.L. MULLEN, 8 Deerwood Crescent, Little Sutton, South Wirral L66 ISE; 0151-339 1270 (Home); 0151-448 6280 (Bus.) Port Sunlight: (Lanes S/Chesh.3) Leverhulme Playing Fields, Green Lane, Bromborugh, Wirral, Merseyside; 0151-334 3677. A. HAIGH, 13 Charlotte's Meadow, Bebington, Wirral L63 3JH; 0151-3341304 (Home) Prenton: (Lanes S/Chesh.2) Prenton Dell Road, Prenton, Birkenhead, Merseyside; 0151-608 1501. P. FOSTER, 8 Rake Close, Upton, Wirral L49 OXD; 0151-678 6634 (Home).; 0151-709 8063 (Bus.) Ramsey (I.O.M.): Mooragh Promenade, Ramsey, Isle of Man. O. M. CHRISTIAN, Beaconsfield Cottage, Bowring Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man IM8 3EU 01624 817580 (Home) 01624685362 (Bus) Reaseheath Col1ege: Reaseheath, Nantwieh CW5 60F; 01270 625131. A. SPROSTON, Reasemere, Reaseheath, Nantwieh CW5 600; 01270 625156 (Home); 01270 625131 (Bus.) Runcom: (Lanes S/Chesh.4) Halton Sports, Murdishaw, Runcom WA 7 6HP 01928 714815. J. GORE, 26 Tambeck, Norton, Runcom WA7 6SF 01928712284 (Home). Sale: (NAT.Div.l) Heywood Road, Brooklands, Sale, Cheshire M33 3WB; 0161-973 6348. M. ATHERTON, 138 Moss Lane, Timperley, Altrineham WA15 6JQ 0161 973 6013 (Horne)
21 Sandbach: (NW.3) Bradwall Road, Sanbaeh, Cheshire CWll 9AP; 01270762475. A. MADDOCK,40 Mortimer Drive, Sandbach CW11 4HS; 01270 759538 (Home) 0113 204 4279 (Bus.) Shell (Stanlow: (Lanes S/Chesh.2) Chester Road, Whitby, Ellesmere Port 0151-200 7050/0151-200 7080. AR. J. DALE, 12 Archers Way, Great Sutton, S. Wirrla L66 2RY; 0151-200-1860 (Home) Southern Nomads (I.O.M.): R. WELSH, Crink Feagh, Humma Hill, Bradda East, Port Erin, Isle of Man. 01624836120 (Home) 01624 688500 (Bus.) Stockport: (NW.2) Bridge Lane Memorial Ground, Headlands Road, Bramha11, Stockport, Cheshire SK7 3AN; 0161-439 2150. M. DREW, 191 Moor lane, Woodford, Bramha11, Stockport SK7 IPF; 0161-439 5439 (Home). 01625 539037 (Bus.) Vagabonds (LO.M.): (NW.1) Mike Hai1wood Centre, Glencrutehley Road, Douglas, Isle ofMan; 01624661996. S. HALLIDAy, 10 Kirby Hill, Saddlestone, Braddan, Isle of Man 1M2 IPA; 01624 624421 (Home & Bus.) Wallasey: (Lanes S/Chesh.l) Cross Lane, Leasowe Road, Wallasey, Merseyside; 0151-638 1486. J. A. BURTON, 14 Seaview LaJ)e, Irby, Wirral, Merseyside, L61 3UL; 0151-6484341 (Home); Western Vikings (I.O.M.): M. KELLY, 19 Belle Vue Park, Peel, Isle of.Man IM5 IUF 01624 842731 (Home) 01624 842335 (Bus) Wilmslow: (NW.2) Memorial Ground, Kings Road, Pownall Park, Wilmslow SK9 5PZ; 01625 522274. D. PIKE, 12 Fairboume Drive, Wilmslow; 01625 525616 (Home). 22 Winnington Park: (NatDiv.4 North), Burrows Hill, Hartford, Northwieh 01606 74242. J. C. W. DOWNHAM, 216 London Road, Leftwieh, Northwieh CW9 8AQ; 01606 48962 (Home); 01565 633294 (Bus.) Winsford: Knight Grange Sports Complex, Grange Lanet Wmsford; 01606552780. K. METCALF, 86 Nixon Drive, Winsford CW7 2HJ Wirral: (Lanes S/Chesh.l), Thornton Common Road, Clatterbridge, Bebington, Wirral, Merseyside; 0151-334 1309. C. WHORTON, 47 Meadow Lanet Willaston, CheshireL642TY0l51-327 5312(Home)0151482 7397 (Bus.)
23 SCHOOLS AFFILIATED TO CHESHIRE R.F.u. Alsager C.S., Hassall Road, Alsager ST7 2HR; 01270 873221 Altrincham O.S., Marlborough Road, Altrincham WAI4 2RS; 0161-9280858 Altrincham Prep School, "Highbury", West Road, Bowdon, Altrincham WAI4 2LE; 0161-9283366 Ashton-on-Mersey School, Cecil Avenue, Sale M33 5BP; 0161- 973 1179 Ballakermeen H.S., Douglas, Isle of Man; 01624 673958 Beech Hall School Trust Ltd, Bech Hall Drive, Tytherington, Macclesfield; 01625422192 Birkenhead School, II Kingsmead Road South, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside 1A3 6TA; 0151-6524014 Birkenhead Sixth Fonn College, Park Road West, Claugbton, Birkenhead, Wirral 1A3 8SQ; 0151-652 5575 Bishop Heber County H.S., Chester Road, Malpas SYl 8JP; 01948 860571 Blacon H.S., Melbourne Road, Blacon, Chester CH 1 5JH; 01244 371475 Bramhall County H.S., Seal Road, Bramball; 0161-439 8045 Bridgewater County H.S., Broomfields Road, Appleton, Warrington WA4 3AE; 01295 263919 Brine Leas County H.S., Audlem Road, Nantwich, Cheshire CW5 7DY; 01270 625663 Caldy Orange O.S., Orammar School Lane, West Kirby, Wirral 1A8 8AU; 0151-6252727 Castle Rushen H.S., Arbory Road, Castletown, Isle of Man IM9 1RE; 01624 822588 Cheadle Hulme School, Claremont Road, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 6EF; 0161-485 4142
24 Christleton H.S., Vinage Road, Christleton CH3 7AD; 01244 335843 . Clarendon Col1ege, Clarendon Road, Hyde, Tameside SK14 2JZ: 0161-3682188 Croft County Primary School, Mustard Lane Croft, Warrington, WA3 7DG; 01925764276 Ellesmere Port Catholic H.S., Capenhurst Lane, Whitby, Ellesmere Port; 0151-355 2373 Fallibrome County H.S., Priory Lane, Macclesfield SKI0 4AF; 01625 827898 Grappenhall H.S., Church Lane, Grappenhall WA4 3EU; 01925 263895 Hartford H.S., Chester Road, Hartford, Northwich CW8 ILH; 01606 79233 Hilbre H.S., Frankby Road, West Kirby, Wirral L48 6EQ; 0151- 1\255996 Holmes Chapel Comprehensive School, Chester Road, Holmes Chapel CW4 7DX 01477534513 Hyde Clarendon College, Clarendon Ro~ Hyde, Tameside SK 14 2JZ 0161-368 2188 Jeff Joseph Sale Moor Technical College, Norris Road, Sale Moor, Sale M33 3JR; 0161-973 2713 King Williams College, Castletown, Isle of Man IM8 17P; 01624 822552 King's School, Macclesfield SKI0 IDA; 01625 618586 Lymm H.S., Oughtrington Lane, Lymm WAl3 ORB; 01925 755458 Malbank SChool, Welsh Row, Nantwich CW5 5HD; 01270 611009 Marple Hall School, Hilltop Drive, Marple Stockport SK6 6LB; 0161-4277966 25 Middlewich ColD1ty H.S., King Edward Street, Middlewich CWl 0 9BU; 01606 833170 Mossland School, Mosslands Drive, Wallasey, Wirral L45 8PJ; 0151-6388131 . Moulton C.P. School, School Lane, Moulton, Northwich CW9 8PB; 01606-592182 Neston County H.S., Raby Park Road, Neston, South Wirral L64 9SL; 0151-3363902 North Area College, Buckingham Road, Heaton Moor, Stockport SK44RA Oldershaw School, Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, Wirral L45 4RJ; 0151-639 1956 Padgate H.S., Insall Road, Padgate, Warrington WA2 OLN; 01925 822632 Park H.S., Park Road South, Birkenhead, Wtrral L43 4UY; 0151- 6521574 Pensby Boys H.S., Irby Road, Heswall, Wirral L61 6XN; 0151- 6482111 Plessington Re Aided H.S., Old Chester Road, Bebington, Wirral L63 7FL; 0151-645 5049 Poynton ColD1ty H.S., YewTree Lane, Poynton, SK 12 1PB; 01625 871811 Queen Elizabeth II H.S., Douglas Road, Peel, Isle of Man IM5 lRD; 0162484 3181 Queen's Park H.S., Queen's Park Road, Handbridge, Chester CH4 7AE; 01244 675468 Ramilles Hall School, Cheadle Hulme, Cheadle SK8 7AJ: 0161- 4853804 Ramsey G.S., Lezayre Road, Ramsey, Isle of Man IM8 2RG; 01624813202
26 Rock Ferry H.S., Ravenswood Avenue, Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside L42 4NY 0151-645 6917 Ruskin County H.S. , Ruskin Road, Crewe CW2 7JT; 01270 605514 Ruthin School, Mold Road, Ruthin, Clwyd LLl5 IEE; 01 824 702543 Rydallndependent Schoo l, Colwyn Bay, Clwyd L129 7BT; 01492 530155 SI. Ambrose College, Hale Barns, Altrincham WA 15 OHF; 0161- 98027 11 SI. Anselm's College, Manor Hill, Claughton, Birkenhead L43 IUQ; 0151-6521408 SI. David's College, L1andudno, Gwynedd LL30 IRD; 01492 876702 SI. Nicholas H.S., Greenbank Lane, Hartford, Northwich CW8 IJW; 01606 75420 St. Ninian's H.S., St. Ninian's Douglas, Isle of Man; 01624 629601 St. Thomas More Catholic H.S., Danebank Avenue, Crewe CW2 8AE; 01270 68014 Sale G.S., Marsland Road, Sale M33 3NH; 0161-973 3217 Sandbach School, Crewe Road, Sandbach CW II ONT; 01270 76732 1 Sandbrook Primary School, Stavordale Road, Moreton, Wirral L46 9PS 0151-677 3231 Sir John Deane's College, The Crescent, London Road, Northwich CW9 8AF; 01606 46011 South Wirral H.S., Plym yard Avenue, Eastham, Wirral L62 8EH; 0151-3273213 Stockport G.S., Buxton Road, Stockport SK2 7AF; 0161-456 9000
27 Tarporley County H.S., Eaton Road, TarporIey CW6 OBL; 0181- 932558 Terra Nova School, Jodrell Bank, Holmes Chape) CW4 8BT; 01477571251 . The County H.S., Leftwich, Granville Road, Northwich CW9 8EZ; 0160641511 The King's School, Wrexham Road, Chester CH4 7QL; 01244 682004 The Ryley's School, Ryley's Lane, Alderley Edge, Cheshire; 01625 583241 Verdin H.S., Grange Lane, Winsford CW7 2BT 01606 592300 Victoria CommWlity School, West Street, Crewe CWI 2PZ; 01270 212064 Wallasey School, Birket Avenue, Moreton, Wtrral L46 1RB; 0151- 6777825 Wallasey Schools r.onsomum, cio Oldershaw School, Valkyrie Road, Wallasey, Wirral; 01 5 1-639 1956 Weaverham H.S., Lime Avenue, Weaverham, Northwich CW8 3HT; 01606 852120 Whitby County H.S., Sycamore Drive, Whitby, Ellesmere Port L66 2NU; 0151-3558445 William Hulme G.S., Spring Bridge Road, Manchester MI6 8PR 0161-2262054 Wilmslow County H.S., Holly Road, Wilmslow SK9 1LZ; 01625 526191 Wirral G.S., Cross Lane, Bebington, Wirral L63 3AQ; 0151- 644 0908 Wirral Metropolitan College, Carlett Park, Eastham, Wirral L62 OAY; 0151-3274331 Woodford Lodge H.S. Woodford Lane West, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 4EH 01606 551115 28 COLTS AFFILIATED TO CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION Altrincham Kersal: Fiona Salt, 99 Oldfield Road, AItrincham, 0161-9283039 Birkenhead Park: R. Webster, Il Alexandra Road, West Kirby, Wirral 0151-625 3655 Caldy: D. Mahoney, Axholem 76 Thurstaston Road, Lower Heswall, Wirral 0151 342 3005 Chester: S. Donovan, 23 Sorrell Close, Huntington Chester CH3 6SB 01244 319959 Crewe & Nantwich: R. Christie, 127 Welsh Row, Nantwich CW5 5ET 01270629637 Hoylake: L. Marsh, 39 Rudd Street, Hoylake, Wirral 0151-632 3824 Lymm: W. CressweIJ, 12 Hill Top Road, Stockton Heath, Warrington WA4 20P 01925861178 Macclesfield: J. Leech, J1 Stafford Close, Prestbury, Macclesfield. 01625 828708 Northwich: P. Taylor, 34 Ashwood Crescent, Bamton, Northwich 0160679662 Old Anselmians: 1. WooJcock, 48 Mallory Walk, Doddleston. Chester CH4 9NP 01244 660989 Old Salians: P. Jamieson. 33 North Lonsdale Street, Stretford, Manchester. 0161-282 7386 Oldershaw: K. Warren, 10, Somerset Road, Wallasey, Wirral L45 8PR. 0151-6392914 Parkonians: M. Pryce, 24 Elm Road North, Prenton, Birkenhead, Wirral L42 9PA. 0151-6087089 Port Sunlight: M. Roberts, 5 FaiJway North, Bromborough, Wirral L62 3LX 0151-512 3372 Prenton: P. Varlett, 6 Lea Close, Noctorum, Birkenhead, Wirral L439QY. 0151-5252390
29 Stockport: M. Milligan, 23 Meadway, Poynton, Cheshire 6HY. 01625 878887 Wallasey: A. McLean, Il Hilbre Avenue, Wallasey, Merseyside L44 5RR 0151-6399070 Winnington Park: W. A. Booker, 21 East Lane; Cuddington, Northwich CW8 2QQ 01606 882723 Wirral: S. Ferguson, 111 Lyndale Avenue, Eastham, Wirral, Merseyside. 0151 327 4368 MINVJUNIORS REPRESENTATIVES Altrincham Kersal: Fiona Salt, 99 Oldfield Road, Altrincham, 0161-9283039 Ashton-on-Mersey: M. McConnack, 40A, Church Lane, Ashton on-Mersey, Cheshire 0161-973 1960 Birkenhead Park: R. Webster, Il Alexandra Road, West Kirby, Wirral 0151-625 3655 Caldy: P. Burgess, 25 Stanley Road, Hoylake, Wirral Chester: S. Jones, 4 Bridgewater Drive, Vicars Cl~S, Chester CH3 5LS 01244 319959 Congleton: L. Thompson, 3 Appleton Close, Congelton CW12 3RS 01260 270524 Crewe & Nantwich: E. Holland, 54 Shrewbridge Road, Nantwich 01270610327 Dukinfield: Gaynor Traynor, 3 Milton Close, Dukinfield SK16 5DZ 0161-3388003 Hoylake: S. Dutton, 23 Banks Avenue, Meols, Wirral. 0151-632 1701 Lymm: MIs Jean Swales, 4 The Hatchings, Lymm, Cheshire WA 13 OLD 01925755650 Macclesfield: J. Brown, 17 Tytherington Park Road, Macclesfield SKIO 2EL 01625 421560 Northwich: M. Naylor, 21, Cherry Tree Avenue, Bamton, Northwich 01606 79578
- 30 Oldershaw: V. Gaynor, 25 Beaufort Drive, Wallasey, Wirral 0151- 6386834 Port Sunlight M. Roberts, 5 Fairway North, Bromborough, W1IT8l L62 3LX 0151-5123372 Sandbach: P. Jackson, 1 Dove Close, Sandbach CWll 9LW. 01270768155 Stockport: L. Rowlands, 194 Hall Street, Offerton, SKI4JGOI61- 4805324 Vagabonds: (I.O.M.) 1. Williams, 2 Tynwald Close, St. Johns, Isle of Man IM4 3LY 01624801016 Wallasey: C. Kelly, 28 Primrose Road, Claughton Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside L41 OEF 0151-651 1449 Witmslow: S. Heaney, 14 Fairboume Drive, Wilmslow SK9 6JF. 01625533814 Winnington Park: J. M. Tait, 17 Sandown Crescent, Sandiway, Northwich CW8 2QN 01606883496 Wirral: R. Chapman, 155 Dibbins Hey, Bromborough, Wirral L63 9HE. 01 5 1 334 6500
31 YOUTH CUP WINNERS
Under 17 Under 14 1989 Wilmslow R.F.C. 1990 New Brighton 1990 Wilmslow R.F.C. R.F.C. 1991 Hoylake R.F.C. 1991 Winnington R.F.C. 1992 Macclesfield R.F.C. 1992 Caldy R.F.C. 1993 Hoylake R.F.C. 1993 Davenport R.F.C. 1994 Winnington Park R.F.C. 1994 Chester R.F.C. 1995 Wilmslow R.F.C. 1995 Caldy R.F.C. 1996 Caldy R.F.C. 1996 Lynun R.F.C. 1997 Wmal R.F.C. 1997 Sandbacb R.F.C. 1998 Wirral R.F.C. 1998 Sandbacbl Under 16 Birkenhead Parle 1993 Winningt 'll1 Park R.F.C. Under 13 1994 Wilmslow R.F.C. 1989 New Brighton 1995 Stockport R.F.C. R.F.C. 1996 Chester R.F.C. 1990 Davenport R.F.C. 1997 Caldy R.F.C. 1991 Birkenhead Park 1998 Lymm R.F.C. Under 15 1992 Davenport R.F.C. 1993 Caldy R.F.C. 1993 Birkenhead Park 1994 Stockport R.F.C. R.F.C. 1995 Chesterl 1994 Caldy R.F.C. Ashton-on-Mersey R.F.C. 1995 Lymm R.F.C. 1996 Caldy R.F.C. 1996 StockportlLymm 1997 Chester R.F.C. 1997 Altincham (Kersal) 1998 Sandbach 1998 Chester
32 CHESHIRE CUP FINAL
Admit ta Graund 1999
This ticket is for the sole use of the memher to whom it is issued.
If the match is postponed this ticket will he available for the re-arranged date. CUP FINAL
This ticket is to be submitled with the Match Account to the County Treasurer. COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Admit to Ground CHESHIRE v LANCASHIRE at New Brighton FC.
Monday . 5th April 1999 Kick-off 3.00 p.m.
This ticket is for the sole use of the member to whom it is issued.
If the match is poslponed this ticket will be available for the re-arranged date. CHESHIRE V LANCASHIRE
This ticket is ta be submitted with the Match Account ta the County Treasurer. CHESHIRE R.F.U. COUNTYCHAMPIONS 1997 -1998
Team and officiaIs: Rack row left to right; Mike Briers (coach), Shtart Dodds, Luke Hewson, lan Kennedy, Steve Donington, Mike Hill, Tim Wasdcll, Dave Craddock, Matt Kirk, Stuart Beeley, Steve Swindells, Andy Whalley, Hefin O'Harc, Roger Blake (Chairtnan ofSelectors), Len Davies (coach), Rod Ellis. Front row left to rightj Cambel Bali, Matt Hoskins, Mike Blood, Simon Wright, Richard Hughes, Kevin Brookman (Capt.), Andy Yates, Alex Guest, Murray King, Nick Briers, Geoff Jones, Mark Donington. "
Team Captain: Kevin 8rookman COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP Admit to Ground CHESHIRE V NORTHUMBERLAND at New Brighton F.C.
Saturday 11th April 1 999 Kick-off 3.00 p.m.
This ticket is for the sole use of the memher to whom il is iss ued.
If the match is postponed this ticket will be ava ilablc for th e re-arranged date. CHESHIRE v NORTHUMBERLAND
at Chester R.F.C.
Saturday 10th Decmber 1999 Kick-off 3.00 pm CHESHIRE PLATE FINAL
Admit to Ground
1999
This ticket is for the sole use of the member to whom it is issued.
If the match is postponed this ticket will be available for the re-arranged date. PLATE FINAL
This ticket is to be submitted with the Match Account to the County Treasurer REFEREES' SOCIETIES LiveIpool & District Referees' Society: D.YORKE 1a Sandown Terrace, Boughton, Chester CID 5BN 01244 344026 (Home) 0161-200 3463 (Bus.) Manchester & District Referees' Society: A.FARMER 22 Woodlands Road, Whalley, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 9UG 01254824042 (Home) YOUTH DEVELOPMENT OFFICERS F. S. (Steven) Peters, Cheshire R.F.U. Y.D.O., University College Chester, Tower 202, Cheyney Road, Chester CHI 4BJ 01244 372786 (Office) 0410392737 (Mobile) James Wade Rugby Y.D.O. Trafford Sports Development Unit Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road, Stretford, Manchester M32 OYZ 0161-9124762 (Office)
37 THE CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION BYE-LAWS
NAME OF CONSTITUTION 1. The name shaH be "CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION" hereinafter called "the County Union". 2. The County Union shall be in membership with the Rugby Football Union. 3. The object of the County Union shaH be the promotion, encouragement and extension of Rugby Union Football. 4. The County Union being the constituent body for the Cheshire Area duly appOinted by the Rugby Football Union, shall aet as such constituent body. The expression "the Cheshire Area" has such meaning as on requestmay be assigned to it by the Committee of the rugby Football Union. MEMBERsHIP s. There shaH be eligible for Membership of the County Union: (i) Rugby Football Clubs, Including school clubs, in the ll Cheshire Area (hereinafter referred to as "clubs ). (ii) The Liverpool and District Rugby Union Referees' Society, the Manchester and Distriet Rugby Union Referees' Society and any other Society of rugby Union Football referees approved by the Committee of the County Union lt (hereinafter referred to as "societies ). (iii) Individuals. Provided that: (a)No club, society or individual shaH be eligible for membership which or who (unless previously reinstated)
·38 has b'een expelled from membership, being a player or official of a club or society, is under suspension by the Committee ofthe County Union (hereinafter referred to as the tlCommitteetl), or the Rugby Football Union, or has committed any act of professionalism as specified in the Rules for the time being as to Professionalism of the Rugby Football Union. (b )Every candidate for election must be proposed and seconded by or on bebalf oftwo Members entitled to vote by notice in writing given to the Hon. Secretary. Elections sball be by the Committee, and upon demand of any member ofthe Committee present elections sbalI be by ballot. HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS 6. Honorary Life Members may be elected at any General Meeting upon the recommendation ofthe Committee provided that notice of intention to propose them bas been includoo in the Agenda sent with the notice convening the meeting. PRMLEGES 7. Officers, Members of the Committee, Life Members and aIl Individual Members sball be entitled to free ground admission to ail County matches, the Final of The Cheshire Cup, the Final of the Cheshire Plate, the Final ofthe Colts' Shield and County Trial matches played in the Cheshire area except the final ofthe County Championship and othermatches under the auspices of'the Rugby Football Union sucb as Englisb trials or other County Finals. Entry to County Championsbip matcbes shall be by the production of a ticket voucher and to the finals of the County Competitions by the production of the County Membership Cardo ;. OFFICERS 8. Tbe Officers of the County Union shall be a President, Past Presidents, Senior Vice-president, Vice-presidents (ofwhom there 39 shall be not more than four), the Rugby Football Union County Representative, Honorary Treasurer, and Assistant Honorary Treasurer, an Honorary Secretary, an Assistant Honorary Secretary, and Honorary Match Secretary (hereinafter referred to as "Hon. Treasurer", n Assistant Hon. Treasurer", "Hon . Secretary", "Assistant Hon. Secretary" and. "Hon. Match Secretary" respectively) and the Courage Clubs Championship representative. 9. The Officers (except President) and other members of the Committee for the time being in office shall retire at the close of the annual General meeting in every year and the Meeting shaH elect Officers and Members ofthe Committee for the succeeding year. Retiring Officers and members of the Committee shaH be eligible for re-election. Election shan be decided by a majority of those voting. t O. No President shaH ~ eligible to serve in that office for more than two years. Il. No member other than a retiring officer shaH be eligible for election as an Officer unless, by notice in writing to the Hon .. Secretary before April 30th in any year he shaH have been nominated by or on behalf of two members entitIed to vote. 12. Casual vacancies or vacancies not filled at an Annual General Meeting may be fined by the Committee unless it has been expressly resolved by a General Meeting not to fin such vacancies. R.F.V. REPRESENTATIVE . 13. The representative ofthe County Union on the Committee of the Rugby Football Union shan be elected before 1st April each year in accordance with the rugby Football Union Bye-Laws, and the Hon. Secretary shall make the necessary arrangements.
40 ENTRANCE FEES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS 14. Annual Subscriptions, which shall fall due on September Ist each year, shall be: (i) In the case ofeach club (other than a schooi club), !3S,OOO, payable by Bankers' Order to the Hon. Treasurer on September 1st each year. . (ii) In the case of each school club !2S.00 (!IS ofwhich is paid as subscription to the Rugby Football Schools Union.) (iii) In the case of individuals other than Hon. Life members, !12.00 (iv) In the case of Individuals elected as Life Members other than Hon. Life Members one subscription of E.l 00. (v)In the case of the Referees' Society !12.00. 1S. Any member whose entrance fee or annual subscription shall not have been paid by September 30th in any year may he liable to suspen"ion by the County Union until the entrance fee and subscription shall have been paid. During suspension a member shaH not be entitled to exercise any of the rights of a member. 16. Any member not having resigned ftom the county Union by notice in writing to the Hon. Secretary, to be received by him not later than September 1st in any year, shall he liable for the subscription due on the said September 1st GENERAL MEETINGS 17. An Annual General Meeting of Members, of which ten clear days' notice shall be given to persons entitled to attend, shall he held not later than the third Saturday in July each year for the conduct of business authorised by the bye-Iaws. 18. The Hon. Secretary shall convene a Special General Meeting when directed by the Committee or upon receiving a requisition to that effect stating clearly the resolution or resolutions to be proposed and signed by or on behalf of not less than four 41 members being clubs. The Special General Meeting shall be held within twenty-one clear days or receipt of such requisition, and at least ten clear days' notice of such meeting shall be given to persons entitled to attend 19. There shall be, subject to Bye-Law 26, entitled to attend and vote at general meetings, the officers and members of the Committee, one duly appointed representative of each member club, three duly appointed schoolboy representatives nominated by the Schoolboys' Sub-Committee and one representative ofthe individual members elected immediately prior to the general meeting at which he is to act. (The duly appointed representative of each club for the purpose of this rule will be additional to officers and members of the Committee). 20. Individual members may attend genera1 meetings, but will not be entitled to vote save the individual member elected in accordance with Bye-Law 19. 21. A representative ofa club (other titan a &Chool club) shall be a member of the appointing club: a &Chool club representarive shall be a member of the staff of the school concemed. 22. For the purpose ofattending and voting atAnnual General Meetings, the name of a representative of a club or of a schoolboy representative shall be given by notice in writing under the hand of the appointing President, Chairman or Secretary to the Hon. Secretary ofthe County Union not later than the commencement of the general meeting which such representative shaH be attending. Ifmore than one alternative representative shall present himself, that one ofthem whose name appears on the notice shaH alone be entitled to vote. 23. The President or in case ofhis absence, the Vice-President who shall of those present have been longest in office, shall be Chairman at all General Meetings. If the President and al1 Vice Presidents shall all be absent the meeting sha11 appoint a Chainnan. In cases of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. 42 24. The qùorum for a General Meeting shan be fifteen persons entitled to vote. 25. No person shan be entitled to attend any general meeting whilst any entrance fee or subscription is owing to the County Union by such person or by the club he represents in the case of the representative of a club. 26. The accidentai omission to give notice to, or the non receipt of notice by any member, shaH not invalidate the proceedings at any general meeting. COMMITI'EE 27. The Committee sha)) consist of the Officers, such of the Past Presidents as, shan have attended not less than half of the regularly convened meetings of the Committee during the preceding year ended April 30th, or have given explanations satisfactory to the Committee ofthe inability so to have attended, one representative ftom each club other than a schoolboy club affiliated to the Cheshire Rugby Football Union, and one representative, who is a member of a Cheshire club, from each of the Referee's Societies plus two representatives ftom the schools (one ftom the East and one from the West). The provisions as to the Chairmanship ofa general meeting shalI apply to meetings of the Committee. In the case of an equality of votes, the Chairman shall have a second or casting vote. 28. Each entitled affiliated club must submit, in writing. under the hand ofthe appointing club President, Chairman or Secretary to the Hon. Secretary of the County Union, the name of his representative to serve as a member of the Committee during the ensuring year not later than the commencement of the Annuài General Meeting. Substitutes will be entitled to attend meetings of the Committee provided that the name of the Substitute to serve as the member of the Committee be submitted in writing 43 under the hand of the appointing club President, Chainnan or Secretary to the Hon. Secretary of the County Union not less than seven days before the date of the meeting at which the Substitute intends to be present. In the event of a Club or Society representative being unable to continue as a member of the Committee during a particular year, the club concemed should submit, in writing, under the hand of the Appointing club President, Chairman or Secretary to the Hon. Secretary of the CQunty Union, the name of its new representative at least fourteen days before a meeting of the Committee. 29. The Committee shaH have the power to co-opt further members, but such co-opted members hall not be entitled to vote. 30. The aflàirs of the County Union including the control of the property and funds, shall be managed and controIJed by the Committee, which shan have the power to delegate such matters as it mry determine. 31. The quorum for meetings ofthe Committee shaJl he fifteen persons entitled to vote. 32. AlI acts done by any meeting of the Committee or of a sub-committee, or by any person acting as a member of the Committee or of a sub-committee shaH, not withstanding it be afterwards discovered that there was sorne defect in the appointment of any person acting as aforesaid, or that the Committee or sub-conunittee or any of them were disquaJified, or had vacated office, he as Valid as if every such person had been duly appointed, and was qualified and had continued to he, a member as aforesaid SUB-COMMITfEES 33. The Conunittee shan have the power to appoint any Sub Committee and to delegate to any Sub-Committee or to other persons such matters as it may determine. 44 . 34. The Committee shall appoint the following standing Sub- Committees, the quorum for meetings to be three persons entitled to vote: SELECTION SUB-COMMITIEE, consisting of not more than six named members, and the County Coach (to be appointed in January ofeach year). It shaH be responsiblefor the selection of senior teams to represent the County, and willliaise closely with the section committees of other sections. EMERGENCY SUB-COMMITIEE, consisting of the officers ofthe County, who shaH deaI with aIl complaints against Clubs and ail matters of urgency. FINANCE SUB-COMMITTEE, consisting of the President, Senior Vice-President, Hon.-Treasurer the Assistant Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Secretary, thé Assistant Hon. Secretary and one nominated representative of each of the following Sub Committees: Under 21, Colts, Schools, Minis, Cup and Individual Members. The Finance Sub-Committee shaH control ail incorne and expenditure. It rnay borrow monies . from any clearing bank or other recognised lending institution and may determine who may sign and endorse cheques. It shall investigate and advise upon applications frorn clubs for loans and from time to time review and report to the Committee upon invested funds. ISLE OF MAN SUB-COMMITIEE, consisting of one member frorn each club on the Island. The Sub-Committee shall elect annually, with the approval of the Committee, a Chainnan, Secretary and Treasurer. (lfno Secretary orTreasurer is elected from the members of the Sub-Committee, a Secretary .or Treasurer can be co-opted, without vote, on to the Sub Committee).
45 MATCH AND GROUND SUB-COMMITIEE, consisting ofthe Hon. Treasurer, Hon. Secretary, the Assistant Hon. Secretary and one member of the Committee from each club staging County or Representative games. The Match and Ground Sub Committee shall be responsible for nominating venues fro Home Fixtures, and shall have the power to delegate such matters as it May detennine. YOUTH SUB-COMMITTEE, consisting of a Chairman, Secretary and Treasurer elected by the Representative, of the U.2I Sub-Committee, Colts Sub-Committee, Mini and Junior Sub-Committee, the Schoolboys Sub-Committee, Coaching Sub-Committee, Junior Colts Sub-Committee and promotional Sub-Committee. The Youth Sub-Committee shall be responsible for looking after the interest ofplayers under the age of 21 years and shall aim to develop opportunities for learning and playing the game for ail v·ho wish to do so. The Youth Sub-Committee shall advise the County Committee on ail Youth matters. COLTS SUB-COMMlTTEE, consisting ofa Chainnan, Secretary and Treasurer elected by the Colts Sub-Committee with the approval of the Committee, six members elected by the Committee and six non-committee members. The six non committee members and six members elected by the Committee should as far as possible be drawn from ail areas ofthe County. It shall be responsible for the selection of teams to represent the Colts XV and to make travelling and hotel arrangements subject to any direction of the Committee as to finance. MINI & .Jl:JNIOR SUB-COMMITTEE, coDSisting ofa Chainnan, Secretary and Treasurer elected by the Mini and Junior Sub Committee with the approval of the Committee, plus a Representative of Mini Rugby from each club playing rugby 46 at this level. SCHOOLBOYS' SUB-COMMITIEE, consisting ofa Chainnan, Secretary and Treasurer elected by the Schoolboys' Sub Committee with the approval ofthe Committee, a representative of the County Education Authority, six members elected by the Committee and six schoolmasters. The six schoolmasters and six members elected by the Committee should, as far as is practicable, be drawn from ail areas of the County. It shall be responsible for the selection of teams to represent the Schools XV's and to make travelling and hotel arrangements subject to any direction of the Committee as to finance. DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTEE (East), consisting ofseven members of whom one shall be Chainnan. No disciplinary hearing May consist of more than three members of whom one shall be Chairman. This Committee shall deal with ail complaints against players on the field DISCIPLINARY SUB-COMMITTED (West), (As per Disciplinary Committee (East) above). COMPETITIONS SUB-COMMITTEE, consisting of a Chainnan, Secretary and four members. It shall be responsible for oIganising and running ofthe Cup and Plate competitions. UNDER 21 SUB-COMMITTEE, consisting of the Chainnan, Secretary and Treasurer elected by the Sub-Committee with the approval of the committee and six members. It shall be responsible for the selection of teams to represent the County Under 21 XV and to make travelling and hotel arrangements subject to any directions of the Committee as to finance. COUNTY B SUB-COMMITTEE, consisting of a ChainnalJ', Secretary and Treasurer elected by the Committee. It sbaH be responsible for the selection ofteams to represent the County B XV and to make travelling and hotel arrangements for the 47 team subject to any direction of the Committee as to finance. COACHING SUB-COMMITfEE, consisting ofa Chainnan and Secretary and six members. It shaH advise the County Committee on ail coaching needs of all affiliated Clubs and Schools within the jurisdiction of the County Committee. 35. Each Sub-Committee other than the Selection Sub Committee shall keep minutes of its proceedings with the names of members present at its meetings; the minutes shall be signed by the Chainnan of the meeting or the Chainnan of the next meeting ofthat Sub-Committee. 37. Each Sub-Committee other than the Selection Committee shall, not withstanding anything contained in the bye-laws, be on ail matters subject to any instructions ofthe Committee, but subject thereto shall have powerto act without reference to the Committee. 38. Bach Sub-Committee shall submit its report to the Full Committee at each meeting, and shall hand $e minutes in writing to the Hon. Secretary, as soon as possible after a meeting. DISCIPLINARY POWERS 39. The Committee shall have the power to hold inquiries and to inflict appropriate punishment on any club, player, official or member of a club for inftingement of any Be-Law, Law of the Game or regulation relating to amateurs, or for any conduct, which in the opinion ofthe Committee, is prejudicial to the interests of the CoWlty Union or of the game. 40. The powers under the Laws ofthe Game and the Rules as to Professionalism of the Rugby Football Union which the Committee of the Rugby Football Union shall ftom time to time delegate to the County Union as its constituent body under the Rules of the Rugby Football Union shaH be exercised on behalf of the County Union by the Committee. 41. Each member club must elect a Disciplinary Sub- Committee to dea1 with discipline within the club. 48 CLUB ACCOUNTS 42. On or before 1st October eacb year a properly audited Balance Sheet together with a Statement of Accounts showing Income and Expenditure for the previous season shall be sent by each club in membership with the County Union, schools and colleges excepted, to the Secretary of the County Union for examination thereby and also (ifrequired) to the Secretary of the Rugby Football Union. In cases wbere a club's gross annual income exceeds·a sum to be determined annually by the Committee of the Rugby Football Union, its auditor sbaH be a Chartered Accountant ALTERATION TO BYE-LAWS 43. No bye-Iaw sbaH be altered, rescinded or added to excepting by a General Meeting, and then only with the consent of at least two-thirds of those voting. Notice of any proposed alteration to the bye-laws, and of any othermotion to be submitted to a General Meeting· except a motion relating to matters specifically provided by the bye-laws to be transacted at an Annual General Meeting, together witb the names of proposer and seconder, sball he given in writing to the Hon. Secretary before April 30th preceeding the meeting. PRESS 44. No member shall fumish information of County Union proceedings to or for the Press excepting with the written approval of the Hon. Secretary and the Chairman of the Sub-Committee concemed or of the president of the County Union ACCOUNTS AND AUDIT 45. At every Annual General Meeting a CbarteredAccountant shall be appointed auditor, to hold office Wltil the next succeeding Annual General Meeting. The retiring auditor shall be eligible for re-appointment
49 46. The Accounts shan be made up to 30th April in each year and signed by the Honorary Treasurer. They shan be audited by the Accountant appointed by the previous AG.M. a printed copy ofthe signed Balance Sheet, together with the Auditor's Certificate, shan be sent to each club and each member with the notice calling the AG.M. and the Balance Sheet shall be submitted to such meeting for its approval. COPIES OF BYE-LAWS 47. A copy of the bye-laws for the time being in force shall be sent annually to each member, who or which shan be bound thereto. INTERPRETATION OF BYE-LAWS 48. Any difference of opinion which may arise as to the interpretation of any of the bye-Iaws shall be decided by the Committee, unless it occors at a General Meeting when the decision "~a11 be made by the Chairman thereof. Any 8uch decision shall be recorded in the Minutes, and shall be accepted as the true meaning of the bye-Iaws, unti) otherwise interpreted at a General Meeting, due notice having been given. REGULATIONS OF THE COMMITTEE GOVERNING CLUB,MATCHESANDPLAYERSUNDERTHE JURlSDICTION OF THE CHESHIRE RUGBY FOOTBALL UNION 1. Clubs shall send to the Hon. Secretary of the County Union the names and addresses of their Representatives on the County Committee, their Hon. Secretary and Hon. Treasurer not later than the Annual General Meeting of the County Union. 2. Ifa match is delayed for an unavoidable reason 50 as to preclude the change of its being played according to the time agreed upon by the captains, the referee then has ab50lute power to decide the length of time of the match prior to the match starting. SO 3. The referee shaH have power to terminate the match should he think fit 4. It shall be illegal for any club knowingly to play any player who has previously been a member ofanother club which he has left without paying bis subscription. 5. AlI County representative sides shall only arrange tours under the laws and bye-Iaws ofthe RFU. Application for any such tour shall be submitted for County approval Dot later than six months before the commencement date ofthe tour. The balance sheet of ail such tours must be sent to the County Secretary within one month of the end of the tour.
51 STANDING ORDERS OF THE COMMI1ïEE GOVERNING ITS MEETINGS (to apply mutatis mutandis to General Meetings) 1. Every notice of motion shall be made in writing to the Hon. Secretary of the County Union to be included in the Agenda of the next meeting, such notice to be signed by at Jeast two members. The Motions shall be taken in the order in which they appear on the Agenda paper unless a majority of the Committee decide otherwise, and no motion will be put to the vote unless it is both moved and seconded. 2. AlI correspondence or business of importance which may have arisen too late for inclusion in the Agenda paper shall be produced previous to any motion on the Agenda paper being put, and the Committee may decide by a majority to take any such business before proceeding with the Agenda paper. 3. The Chairman shall have power to prevent any member, except the moyer, speaking more than once on any one motion or question unless in explanation. The moyer shall in all cases he entitled to speak once in making his motion, and one by way or reply. . 4. Whenever an amendment is moved on an original proposition and seconded, no second amendment shall be moved until the original amendment is disposed of. If an amendment be canied, the motion as amendment shan take the place of the original motion, and shall become the motion on which a second or further amendment may he moved. Only one amendment shall be submitted for discussion at a tinte. No reply is allowed to the moverof any amendment to a motion. 5. AlI resolutions shaH be put to the meeting and decided by a show of hands or by ballot at the discretion of the Chainnan. 6. The Chainnan shall have power to allow any member to rise and speak to a point of order at any point of a debate. 52 7. A declaration by the Chairman as to the result of a vote shaH be conclusive. 8. It is not intended to apply the standing orders to matters which may arise for discussion apart form the Agenda paper, and the Chairman shaH have power to enforce all or part ofthem only at his discretion. 9. Ali questions arising on the construction of the above standing orders shaH be determined by the Chairman of the meeting for the time being and his decision shaH be final.
53 RULES OF THE CHESHIRE CUP AND PLATE COMPETITIONS 1. The Competitions shall be called "The Cheshire Cup" and "The Cheshire Plate" with the name ofthe current sponsor included: 2. The Competitions will be organised by the Competitions Sub Committee of the Cheshire Rugby Football Union Committee. AIl questions affecting the qualifications of players and the interpretation of these rules shall be referred to the Sub Committee. The written decision of the Sub-Committee shan be binding and final subject to the appeal provisions herein. No protest or appeal will be permitted uniess the Club making the protest or appeai does so in writing 50 that it is received by the Competition Secretary within 72 hours of the termination of the match or within 72 hours of the decision of the Sub Committee. Upon receipt of the written notice or appeal or prote st the Comr~tition Sub-Committee Secretary shall convene a hearing ofat least three officers ofthe Co1Dlty (Who shalI not be members of the Competition Sub-Committee) for the purpose ofhearing the appeal or protest The hearing shan take place within 21 days ofthe receipt ofthe written notice of appeaI or protest and ail interested Clubs or individuals shan be notified by the Secretary in writing of the time, date and place of th~ hearing. The Club or individual shall be entitled ta attend and/or be representèd and submit such representatjons (whether written or oral) in support of the appeal or protest The decision of.the members of the appeal hearing will be given on the date of the bearing and shall be confirmed in writing with reasons ta the Club or individual within 7 ~ys of the date of the hearing. Any appeai from the appeal Committee's decision shall be to the Rugby Football Union in accordance with the provisions of the Laws an~ Regulations S4 of the Rugby Football Union. 3. AlI clubs who are full members of the Cheshire RFU shall be eligible to enter one or other ofthe Competitions according to their qualifying position in the Courage League or their performance in the preceding year's Plate Competition, provided all outstanding debts have been paid to the County Unions, including; (i) (a) The entrance fee to the Competitions. (b) The current season's subscription to the County. (c) Any current loan interest and repayment. (d) Submitted a balance sheet and statement of club accounts as required by the Rugby Football Union Bye-law 10 to the Cheshire R.F.U. Treasurer for the preceeding season. (c) Has no outstanding payments in connection with Disciplinary Hearings for the previous se~n. (ii) Ali entries from clubs in the I.O.M. are accepted subject to the condition that the I.O.M. club pays the travelling expenses as defined under R.F. U. Competition regulations. 4. There shall be an Entrance Fee as decided by the Competitions Sub-Committee. 5. Any club failing to fulfil a Cup or Plate fixture without giving at least 10 days notice to the Cup or Plate secretary and the opposition club will be banned from any Cup and Plate Competition for a period of one season. 6. Eligibility of Players (i) A club in a Competition match may only play, or select as replacements, players who are eligible to play for that club under the R.F.U. regulation governing registration ofa player for competitive rugby. 55 (ii) A club may only play or select as replacements in a Competition match, players who are eligible to play for the club under the regulations goveming registration of a player for competitive rugby and in accordance with the R.F.U. regulations relating to replacements. Penalty - Any inftingement of these eligibility Regulations may result in the disqualification from the Competition for that season, of the player and club involved 7. Any preliminary round for the Plate Competition to be drawn from new entrants to the Competitions or the losing teams in the previous competition's Preliminary or First Round 8. The draw for the Cup Competition and the Plate Competition shall he made by the Competitions Sub-Committee and the matches played on the dates determined by that Sub Committee. Clubs in matches up to but excluding the quarter final ti~ can play a Cup match on any day prior to the appointed date provided (1) that their opponents agree and (2) the consent in writing of the Competition's Sub-Committee is obtained. The first drawn Club in each tie (other than Final) shall have a choice ofground The Final will he played on a ground decided by the Competitions Sub-Committee. 9. The duration ofeach Tie will be one hour and twenty minutes, Wlless the referee considers that the match cannot be completed in accordance with the laws ofthe R.F.U. in which case the tie will he replayed on the same ground 10.Drawn Matches If after 40 minutes each way the scores are stilllevel, the team that has scored the most tries shall go forward into the next round If this does not produce a result, the team that has scored the most goals from tries goes forward into the next round S6 If this still does not produce a result then: (a) In ail matches up to but not including the Quarter Final the visiting team shall go forward to the next round. (b)In the Quarter-Final, Semi-Final and Final M~tches, there shall he an immediate period of extra time of 10 minutes each way, with a one minute interval. If this does not produce a result the team that bas scored the most tries in the whole game including extra time shall go through to the next round. If there is till no result the team that has scored the most . goals from tries in the whole game shall go through to the next round. If there is still no result then in the Quarter and Semi Final the away team shall go through to the next round. (c) ln the Final the game will continue in 10 minute periods, with one minute intervals. . The team scoring first shall he the wioner. Il. Ali entry proceeds, that heing Gate, Stand, programmes and car park shall be shared equally between the two Clubs concemed. The gate money from the Final ne, after deduction of expenses, shall go to the benefit of County Funds. The Members of the Home Club, including Ladies ~ust pay for admission to the Grounds, Stands and Enclosures, etc. 12. AlI nes will be refereed by a member ofan R.F.U. recognised Referee's Society. The touch-judges for the final and semi finals, and whenever possible, all other Cup and Plate games, shall he members ofsaid Referees' Society. In matches where both touch-judges are Society referees, the touch-judges shall report incidents offoul play and misconduct under Law 26 to the referee for the match.
57 13. In the event of a clash of colours between competing Clubs, the Home team or the team named first in the draw must change its colours. 14. If any matter is Dot covered by these rules, those applying ta the R.F.U. Knookout Cup Competition shaU be used. 15. The results of competition matches shaH be notified ta the Cup Competition Secretary or the Plate Competition Secretary by 10am on the Monday following the match.
58 CHESHIRE CUP WINNERS 1969-70 Sale 1983-84 Sale 1970-71 Caldy 1984-85 Sale 1971-72 Wilmslow 1985-86 Sale 1973-74 Sale 1986-87 Sale 1974-75 Sale 1987-88 Winnington Park 1975-76 Sale 1988-89 Lymm 1976-77 Sale 1989-90 Winnington Park 1977-78 Sale 1990-91 Wmnington Park 1978-79 Sale 1991-92 Macclesfield 1979-80 Sale 1992-93 Winnington Park 1980-81 Sale 1993-94 Winnington Park 1981-82 Sale 1996-97 Sale - 1982-83 Sale 1997-98 New Brighton CHESHIRE PLATE WINNERS 1980-81 ...... Port Sunlight 1981-82 ...... Macclesfield 1982-83 ...... New Brighton 1983-84 ...... Chester 1984-85 ...... Sandbach 1985-86 ...... Port Sunlight 1986-87 ...... Davenport 1987-88 ...... Mid-Cheshire College 1988-89 ...... Ashton-on-Mersey 1989-90 ...... Port Sunlight 1990-91 ...... Oldershaw 1991-92 ...... New Brighton 1992-93 ...... Oldershaw 1993-94 ...... Macclesfield 1994-95 ...... Wilmslow 1995-96 ...... Crewe & Nantwich 1996-97 ...... Old Anselmians 1997-98 ...... Altrincham Kersal 59 CHESHIRE COLTS SHIELD WlNNERS Presented by Cyril Hoole, Esq. 1972-73 Sandbach 1985-86 Macclestield . Birkenhead Pk 1986-87 Davenport 1973-74 Lymm 1987-88 Sale 1974-75 Lymm 1988-89 Crewe & Nantwich 1975-76 Macclesfield 1989-90 Old Parkonians 1976-77 Davenport 1990-91 Wilmslow 1977-78 Lymm 1991-92 Davenport 1978-79 Lymm 1992-93 Davenport 1979-80 Lymm 1993-94 Wirral 1980-81 Lymm 1994-95 Caldyl 1981-82 Birkenhead Pk Winnington Park 1982-83 Winnington Park 1995-96 Caldy 1983·84 Birkenhead Park 1996·97 Stockport ,1984·85 Macclesfteld 1997·98 Chester
THE CHESHIRE CUP & PLATE 1998-99
Plate First Round 20th December, 1998 Cup FUst Roun 3rd January, 1999 Cup QF & Plate 2nd Round 21st February, 1999 Cup SF & Plate QF 7th March, 1999 Cup Final and Plate SF 21st March 1999 Plate Final Il th April 1999
60. COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1888 - 1998 1888-89 ...... Yorkshire (First Championship Systems ) 1889-90 ...... Yorkshire ( " ) 1890-91 ...... Lancashire (Second Championship System) 1891-92 ...... Yorkshire ( Il ) 1892-93 ...... Yorkshire ( " ) 1893-94 ...... Yorkshire ( " ) 1894-95 ...... Yorkshire ( " ) Third Championship System: Pts. Pts. ~ 1895-96 ...... Yo~re ...... 16 Surrey ...... 5 Richmond 1896-97 ...... Kent ...... 12 Cumberland ...... 3 Carlisle 1897.-98 ...... Northumberland ... 24 Midlands ...... 3 Coventry 1898-99 ...... Devon ...... 5 Northumberland ...... 0 Newcastle 1899-1900 ..... Durham ...... Il Devon ...... 3 Exeter 1900-01 ...... Devon ...... 14 Durham ...... 3 W. Hartlepool 1901-02 ...... Durham ...... 9 Gloucester3 ...... Gloucester 1902-03 ...... Durham ...... 4 Kent ...... 3 W. Hartlepool 1903-04 ...... Kent ...... 8 Dutham ...... 6 8lackheath 1904-05 ...... Durham ...... 9 Middlesex ...... 8 W. Hartlepool COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1888 -1998 Cont. Pts. Pts.
1905-06 ...... Devon ...... 16 Dmbam ...... 3 Exeter 1906-07 ...... • Joint Holders - Devon and DuIbam 1907-08 ...... Cornwall ...... 17 DPiuDn ...... 3 Redruth 1908-09 ...... • Durbmn ...... 12 Cornwall ...... 0 Hartlepool 1909-10 ...... Gloucester ...... 23 YOIkshire ...... 0 Gloucester 1910-11 ...... Devon ...... 12 YOIkshire ...... 3 Headingley 1911-12 ...... Devon ••••.•.••..•.••.•.. 30 Northumberland ...... 0 Davenport ~ 1912-13 ...... Gloucester ...... 14 Cumberland ...... 3 Carlisle 1913-14 ...... Mid-COlDlties ...... 22 Durham ...... 5 Leicester 1919-20 ...... Gloucester ...... 27 Yorlcshire ...... 3 Bradford 1920-21 ...... Gloucester ...... 31 Leicester ...... 4 Gloucester 1921-22 ...... Gloucester ...... 21 N. Midlands ...... 0 Birmingham 1922-23 ...... Somerset ...... 8 lAricester ...... 6 Bridgewater 1923-24 ...... Cwnberland ...... 14 Kent ...... 3 Carlisle 1924-25 ...... Leicester ...... 14 Gloucester ...... 6 Bristol 1925-26 ...... ; Yorkshire ...... 15 Hampshire ...... ~ ...... 14 Bradford 1926-27 ...... Kent ...... 22 lAricester ...... 12 Blackheath COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1888 - 1998 Cont. Pts. Pts. 1927-28 ...... Yorkshire ...... 12 Comwall ...... 8 Bradford 1928-29 ...... Middlesex ...... 9 Lancashire ...... 8 Waterloo· 1929-30 ...... Gloucester ...... 13 Lancashire ...... 7 Waterloo 1930-31 ...... • Gloucester ...... 10 Warwick ...... 9 Gloucester 1931-32 ...... Gloucester ...... 9 Durham ...... 3 Blaydon 1932-33 ...... Hampshire ...... 18 Lancashire ...... 7 Boscombe 1933-34 ...... E. Midlands ...•...... 10 Gloucester ...... 0 Northampton 1934-35 ...•.•.•. Lancashire ...... 14 Somerset ...... 0 Bath ~ 1935-36 ...... Hampshire ...... 13 Northumberland ...... 6 Gosforth 1936-37 ...... Gloucester ...... 5 E: Midlands ...... 0 Bristol 1937-38 ...... Lancashire ...... 24 Surrey ...... 12 Blundellsands 1938-39 ...•...•• Warwick ...... 8 Somerset ...... 3 Weston-s. M. 1946-47 ...... •. Lancashire ...... 14 Gloucester ...... :.. 3 Bristol· 1947-48 ...... Lancashire ...... 5 E. Counties ...... •. 0 Cambridge 1948-49 ...... Lancashire ...... 9 Gloucester ...... ~. 3 Blundellsands 1949-50 ...... Cheshire ...... 5 E. Midlands ...... 0 Birkenhead Pk 1950-51 ...... E. Midlands ...... 10 Middlesex ...... 0 Northampton 1951-52 ...... Middlesex ...... 9 Lancashire ...... 6 Twickenham COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1888 -1998 Cont. Pts. Pts. 1952-53 ...... Yorkshire ...... Il E. Midlands ...... 3 Bradford 1953-54 ...... Middlesex ...... 24 Lancashire ...... 6 Blundellsands 1954-55 ...... Lancashire ...... 14 Middlesex ...... 8 Twickenham 1955-56 ...... Middlesex ...... 13 Devon ...... 9 Twickenham 1956-57 ...... Devon ...... 12 Yorlcshire ...... •.•...•...... 3 Plymou~ 1957-58 ...... Warwick ...... 16 Cornwall ...... 8 Coventry 1958-59 ...... Warwick ...... 14 Gloucester ...... 9 Bristol 1959-60 ...... Warwick ...... 9 Surrey ...... 6 Coventry ~ 1960-61 ...... Cheshire ...... 5 Devon ...... 3Birkenhead Pk· 1961-62 ...... Warwick ...... Il Hampshire :...... 6 Twickenham 1962-63 ...... Warwick ...... 13 Yorkshire ...... 10 Coventry 1963-64 ...... Warwick ...... 8 Lancashire ...... 6 Coventry 1964-65 ...... Warwick ...... 15 D1IIham ...... 9 Hartlepool 1965-66 ...... Middlesex ...... 6 Lancashire ...... 0 Waterloo 1966-67 ...... DurItam ...... 0 Surrey ...... 0 Hartlepool· 1967-68 ...... Middlesex ...... 9 Warwick ...... 6 Twickenham 1968-69 ...... Lancashire ...... Il Cornwall ...... 9 Redruth 1969-70 ...... Staffs ...... Il Gloucester ...... 9 Stoke COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1888 - 1998 Con~. Pts: Pts. 1970-71 ...... Surrey ...... Il Gloucester ...... 6 Gloucester 1971-72 ...... Gloucester ...... Il Warwick ...... 6 Coventry 1972-73 ...... Lancashire ...... 17 Gloucester ...... 12 Gloucester 1973-74 ...... Gloucester ...... 22 Lancashire ...... 12 Blundellsands 1974-75 ...... Gloucester ...... 13 Eastern Counties ...... 9 Gloucester 1975-76 ...... Gloucester ...... 24 Middlesex ...... 9 Richmond 1976-77 ...... Lancashire ...... 17 Middlesex ...... 6 Blundellsands 1977-78 ...... N. Midlands ...... 10 Gloucester ...... 7 Mossley ~ 1978-79 ...... Middlesex ...... 19 Northumberland ...... 6 Twickenham 1979-80 ...... Lancashire ...... 21 Gloucester ...... 15 ValeofLune 1980-81 ...... Northumberland ... 15 Gloucester ...... 6 Gloucester 1981-82 ...... Lancashire ...... 7 N. Midlands ...... 3 Moseley 1982-83 ...... Gloucester ...... 19 Yorkshire ...... 7 Bristol 1983-84 ...... Gloucester ...... 36 Somerset ...... 18 Twickenham 1984-85 ...... Middlesex ...... 10 Notts. Lincs, Derby ...... 9 Twickenham 1985-86 ...... Warwick ...... 16 Kéilt ...... 6 Twickenham 1986-87 ...... Yorkshire ...... 22 Middlesex ...... II Twickenham 1987-88 ...... Lancashire ...... 23 Warwick ...... 18 Twickenham · COUNTY CHAMPIONS 1888 -1998 Cont. Pts. Pts.
1895-96 ....•.... Yorkshire ...... 16 Surrey ...... 5 Richmond 1988-89 ....•.... Durham ...... 13 Comwall ...... 9 Twickenham 1989-90 ...... • Lancashire ...... 32 Middlesex ...... 9 Twickenham 1990-91 ...... • Cornwall ...... 29 Yorts1ûre •••.••...... •..••••.• 20 Twickenham 1991-92 ...... •. Lancashire ...... •...• 9 Comwall •••••••••••••••••••••••• 6 Twickenham 1992-93 ...... •. Lancashire •...... 9 Yorkshire ••.••.••.••••.••.•.••.• 6 Twickenham 1993-94 ...... Yorkshire ...•...... • 26 Dmbam ...... 3 Twickenham ~ 1994-95 ...•..... Warwick .••.•...•...•... 15 Northmnberland •..•.•.••••.• 9 Twickenham 1995-96 ...... • Warwickshire .....•.. 13 Gloucestershire .•...... 7 Twickenham 1996-97 ...... Cumbria •...... 21 Somerset ...... 13 Twickenham 1997-98 ...... Cheshire ...... 21 Comwa11 •••••••••••••••••••••• 14 Twickenham -NOTES-
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