Welcome to the 2025 Wychwood Aunt Sally League

LATEST NEWS/UPATE (18/05/2025)

GENERAL UPDATE - COMPETITION ENTRY FORMS...MUST READ!!

The closing date for the Competition Entry Forms to be submitted has passed!

Due to teams clearly not having got their forms filled in, I will extend this until THURSDAY 22nd MAY

The draw will be completed on Friday evening, so NO late entries will be permitted once the draw has been done

So you have less than a week and then it's closed - late entries will NOT be permitted!

HANDICAP CHANGE IN TOP SECTIONS - MUST READ!!...

With immediate effect, CHARLBURY SSC will now have a +2 handicap 

The results from the three matches already played will stand, with the new handicap starting this wek (Round 4)

I've emailed the captains with the reason for this change so speak to them for more info

THE 2025 SEASON IS UP & RUNNING...

Just a quick reminder to all teams & captains - only registered players can play!!!

You MUST let me know if you want to make additional signings

At a minimum a text message will do, but it MUST before a new player takes part

Be warned, if I see a player on a card that isn't signed on then that will be a breach of the rules (Please see below the two key rules)

16. A player can sign and play for one team only.  A player is considered registered if he is included in the team list of players for a particular team and then plays for this team.  Any new players must be notified to the Fixture Secretary prior to their participation in either a League or Cup Matches. Disciplinary action will be taken against teams who fail to abide by this rule.  Registration of players closes on 1st July 2025. Any requests for transfers must be in writing to the Secretary by the player and Captain concerned giving good reason for change. The Committee may amend a team's handicap from the date the new player is registered or transferred.

23. Any teams in breach of the above rules will be issued with a verbal warning at first, followed by a final written warning. Any further breaches will result in expulsion from the league.

And if anyone spots any spelling mistakes with players name's, please let me know so that I can correct them.

Thanks all

2025 SPONSORS...

We are delighted to announce the details of our sponsors for the 2025 season.

Our new sponsor is Kall Kwik Business Design & Print.

Looking for Design & Print in Oxford?

Looking for a fast, local and reliable provider of quality design and print?

Kall Kwik has been working with local businesses, large and small, for over 40 years.

We’re the UK’s leading business design and print network. We provide a one-stop design, print and online solution for businesses across the UK who want to make sure they communicate the right message whenever they talk to their market.

With our team of skilled designers and print specialists we can design, print and deliver everything you need from business stationery through to marketing collateral, training material, websites and exhibition graphics.

We work with businesses across Oxford, Abingdon, Bicester, Didcot, Thame, Witney and beyond. With same day printing and business class design on your doorstep don’t be afraid to pop in and see us, we’re here to help.

We employ some of the latest printing technology which means we can turn round your print jobs to the tightest of deadlines. Whether it’s large format printing or simply some leaflets for a local event you can trust us to deliver, on time and in budget. Like to find out more? Have a look through our website, email us on sales@oxford.kallkwik.co.uk or call us on 01865 791003 to see just what Kall Kwik Oxford can do.

I'm also delighted to announce that we have again been sponsored by Metal Salvage Ltd, who are buyers of all metal, Demolition Contractors and Machinery & Factory Reclaimation Specialists. They are based on Jackdaw Lane on the Iffley Road in Oxford, Tel: 01865 245834

We are very grateful for the kind donations received from both of our sponsors

THE WYCHWOOD RECORD SCORE HAS BEEN...

Tied!!!

Step forwards Steve England. What a performance!

Playing at home for Charlbury on the 9th May 2024, Steve managed to hit the small matter of 6,5,5,6,6 to come in with a nightly total of 28 dolls. For those of you who can remember, Rob Bradford set the highest score back in 2022, which we thought would stand alone for many years. However, Steve has joined him on that total after this effort.
This score won't get beaten........... or maybe it will???
Really well done Steve

AND THE 2024 AUNT SALLY WORLD CHAMPION IS...

Drumroll please....Congratulations to Roger Goodall, who on Saturday became the first three time winner of the World Championship held at the Charlbury Beer Festival. Roger had to be on top form all day as he faced a run of very tough matches, but he remained calm to claim the trophy for a third time. The event was very well supported by players from our league, who made the journey to make it another enjoyable event. Well done fella, and well done to everyone who participated.

TEAM GUIDANCE...

It’s always nice to welcome new teams to our league. We pride ourselves on running the league in a friendly way, but we do have rules in place to make sure things are fair to everyone. To assist you in understanding what is required from you, please see below for some items to guide you in the right direction.

• Only players who are signed on can participate in matches. Hopefully you have kept a copy of your submitted entry form which shows who you have signed on. But don’t worry if not. If you visit our website, and go to the individual page of each team, you will see the full list of players who are signed on. You can sign additional players on throughout the season, but you must let me know! Just email or text me with the full names of any new players. This is vital. As a friendly warning, we have previously ejected a side who consistently played ineligible players. Rules are rules. I am very flexible, but it’s down to you to communicate with me.

• As the home side, you are expected to provide the following:
o A clean, freshly painted doll
o A clean scoreboard, with players names clearly written on it by both teams, which will be the throwing order clearly displayed.
o A throw, correctly lighted, available for practice from 20:00 – no diners sitting on tables in the way!
o A scorecard – filled in first by your captain and then passed to the opposition captain to fill in. The home side should then complete the card as the match progresses. BOTH captains should sign the card at the end of the match. This should of course be the same as the scoreboard.
o Some post-match nibbles – all players like a bit of hot food following a match!
o Take a picture and send in the card. The winning captain is technically responsible for sending the card to me. However, if you have someone who drives past my house then arrange for them to deliver it. Send me a picture on the night so that I can get ahead of things. But the result is only official when I have the hard copy on my desk.

I NEED THE HARD COPY ASAP!

• Keep an eye on the website!

This is updated every week, and you will find all the important information on it

CANCELLED & POSTPONED FIXTURES...

Just to clarify the process, if you need to postpone a match, you must:

1.Inform the captain or venue of your opponents, ideally at least 24 hours before the match is due to take place

2.Inform the Fixture Secretary

The postponed match should be replayed within 2 weeks of the original fixture date. Don't forget, you can bring fixtures forwards if required. For example, if you know that half your team is going on holiday at the same time, why not play the fixture before they go?

Contact information for each team can be found on this website

THROW IMPROVEMENTS?...

Please see the below message:

I would like to introduce ourselves, we are Seal Seam Ltd, a tarpauline manufacturer that has been making Aunt Sally sheets for over 60 years.

Made from PVC polyester, with eyelets around the surrounding edge.  We also reinforce the 'black dot' that is attached to the actual sheet for longer wear and tear.

Sheets in stock are:

6ft x 6ft = £89 + VAT

6ft x 8ft = £99 + VAT

9ft x 6ft = £110 + VAT

(Prices correct at time of print!)

We can also make bespoke Aunt Sally sheets to suit your needs..

For info please contact Greg or Frank at Seal Seam Ltd on 01844 279377 or email frank@seal-seam.co.uk

www.seal-seam.co.uk 

We look forward to hearing from you.

Best wishes

Seal Seam Ltd

FIXTURE SECRETARY CONTACT DETAILS...

MR DARREN GRANT

14 PITT LANE

PARK VIEW

WOODSTOCK

OXFORD

OX20 1GL

EMAIL: WYCHWOODAUNTSALLY@OUTLOOK.COM

TEL: 07817765678