As our season approaches the final few weeks, we also reach the semi finals of the team Knock out and Tiny cup.

the semi finals will be contested, on 2ND JANUARY 2020, venue will be announced soon.

matches will be played with 1st to 8!, with the original team knockout to continue with the Handicap system that was in place when the initial draw was made. The Tiny cup all matches will commence 0-0. Please can all captains send me result sheet on the night on Whats app upon completion of the match.

We wish all the teams the best of Luck!

Zack Harden
APL Secretary

This past week, has been a very dark time for the pool league, and public as we try to come to terms with the horrific attack on Ettienne Bailey last Thursday when the Harvey were scheduled to play Pro’s and cons @ the Harvey in the team KO.

I know this has been very disturbing, and effected a lot of players that were present, and will continue to do so during Tiny’s recovery process.

The league, all players and members of the public have given so much support, and the strength that we all find within is mind blowing.

On Sunday 18th Aug. Ashford A, pool team, were due to host run away division leaders Maidstone A at the Woolpack, not all of you may be aware of this, but Tiny has been a key figure in the inter league set up for the past few seasons, I cannot remember him missing a game, even if he missed many of shots...... but with the events that occurred, and also the struggles that captain Gary Huckstepp has had in fielding a team this season, it was considered extremely briefly that time had come to throw the towel in. But the league stood strong and all players came out in full support Sunday night! We witnessed a spirit, determination in the team and a desire to play for tiny. Ashford A. On Sunday night, played as Team Tiny, and if not for a last frame dish by Maidstone A player could have won our 1st game of the season. But a 9-9 draw!... the 1st team to take points from Maidstone, which should have been more was delightful. I know I speak for Gary, and say that we both as other players were proud to part of the team. The league will continue to support all where we can.
Ettienne and family have been so surprised by the volume of support and visitors that have all been so generous come to see Tiny.

From all at Ashford pool league. We hope that Tiny has a speedy recovery, we know he is in the right place to be cared for, and all professionals at the hospital will continue to do an amazing job!

Please continue to support the go fund me page for Ettienne.

Zack
APL

Good evening all,

This Thursday 11th JULY we gather for presentations and Registrations for your coming winter season and a LEAGUE MEETING to discuss any further business

We are delighted to have accepted our invitation to host this at THE QUEENS HEAD kingsnorth.

Registrations will open from 8:15pm. any captains, venues wishing to transfer funds are more than welcome before Thursday. although I would be grateful for one representation for each applying team to be available for the meeting to enable your views to be aired.

We will aim for Presentations to commence around 9pm. with a short meeting after.

YOUR NEW SEASON will kick off on the 18th JULY.

i hope that I may welcome you all to acknowledge all our winners, and support the APL moving forward.

many thanks

Zack Harden
APL Secretary

Good evening all,

As another wonderful season approaches its final weeks, I’d like personally to thank all players captains and venues for another great season that has flown passed without any issues.

• The league will extend one week to facilitate Charing Magic’s v Pro’s & Cons to be played on 4.07.19. The committee have reached his decision due to the original game not being able to be played due to other higher pool commitments. This game may have a impact on division placings that may become vital for next season. Due to other cancelled games this has been very difficult for captains to replay.

• For clarification purpose, Communications between the APL and ACPL have briefly commenced. Proposals or details have been exchanged between committee members from each league to establish if a merge could be looked at for 2020. ACPL host their annual AGM this week, we as a committee will then act on what we believe is on the best interest for Ashford Pool Players. ( please do not worry, this may be expanded upon in our coming SGM) and your opinions will be heard.

• As discussed at our AGM. It is with our best intentions that next season we aim to run Three divisions. This will provide us a more teams competitively in each division. Due to this particularly for the premier it makes these last few weeks very interesting. Re-formatting the divisions was discussed in detail at the AGM and divisional placings will determine positions for next season. More info will follow.

• Team Knockout with division handicaps as used before will return next season.

• For any proposals for our SGM, or Feedback please either use our captains page, or feel free to contact me to discuss.

• Our 2019 Summer presentations, Registrations for Winter 2019 season and SGM will take place on Thursday 11th JULY. Venue and more details to follow.

• YOUR WINTER 2019 season will Kick off on
18th JULY 2019

• Finally Any New teams or players are more than welcome to join the APL. Please contact me for more information if desired.

Good luck to all contesting leagues, player of season and all trying to climb into the top 16 in the premier for half way race For 2019 John Morrison MASTERS.

Many thanks

Zack Harden
APL Secretary
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Good evening, this week the 2018 Dutch doubles Final was contested @ The Ashford Club,

Finalists Were Current player of season Jamie Yerrall pairing with 2 times masters champion and no 1 seed for last two year Joe Cronin, v Masters runner up Steve Jepson and Malcolm Johnson,

Congratulations to Steve Jepson and Malcom Johnson, winning 6-3 on the night to become the 2018 Dutch Doubles champions.
I have requested the engraving and will present the trophies ASAP.

Zack Harden
APL Secretary