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Wildcards, matches mutually re-arranged and weather related postponements

Hello all, 
 
There appears to be some confusion recently surrounding games which don`t take place on the scheduled date, so let me outline what is the official position.
 
WILDCARDS
 
Every team has the ability use one wildcard per season, provided you give a minimum of 14 days notice to me and your opponents. You cannot use them after 31st March. If you use a wildcard, the game you didn`t play must be re-arranged and played within 28 days of the original date. If the game doesn`t get played within the 28 days the Veterans League Committee will decide the outcome of the game.
 
MUTALLY AGREED POSTPONEMENTS
 
If you and your opponents mutually agree to re-arrange a  game, then the game must be played  within 28 days of the original date. If the game doesn`t get played within the 28 days again the Veterans League Committee will decide the outcome of the game.
 
WEATHER RELATED POSTPONEMENTS
 
If a game is postponed because of the weather, ie waterlogged or frozen pitches then the game must be re-arranged before the return fixture otherwise the return fixture will be played for six points. If there is no return fixture to be played then the game can be mutually re-arranged. If no agreement can be made, I will set a none negotiable date. The 28 day rule doesn`t apply to weather related postponements.
 
I hope that clarifies the situation.
 
Jeff

 
 

John McDonald

It is with regret that we have to announce the passing of John McDonald the long time Secretary of Brigg Town Veterans team. He lost his brave battle with cancer earlier this week.

We send our condolences to his family and friends and all at Brigg Town for their sad loss. 

Champion of Champions Cup Final

The Champion of Champions Final takes place on Sunday as Reckitts take on Bridlington Town Rovers at Sirius Academy, Pickering Road.

RECKITTS  V  BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS   SIRIUS ACADEMY, PICKERING ROAD, HULL – REFEREE PAUL BROOKS MATCH POSTPONED- VETERANS LEAGUE COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE WHAT WILL HAPPEN.

Reckitts who won the  Champion of Champions Trophy back in 2019 have the chance to be the first team to win it twice when they face Bridlington Town Rovers at Sirius Academy on Sunday.

Both sides reached the final after convincing semi final away wins last Sunday, Reckitts won 5-2 at Bottesford Town whilst Brid won 6-1 at AFC North.

Reckitts will go into the game as favourites but I am certain that Brid will be very competitive and this will not be a walkover.

Champion of Champions Semi Final line up

Unfortunately all three Champion of Champions Cup matches scheduled for Sunday 9th August were conceded by one of the teams owing to a lack of players.

This means three teams progress to the semi finals next Sunday without kicking a ball, joining Bridlington Town Rovers who had a bye.

The two games are AFC NORTH  V  BRIDLINGTON TOWN ROVERS RWB PLAYING FIELD, CUMBRIAN WAY, BRANSHOLME- REFEREE KEVIN PICK

                                 BOTTESFORD TOWN  V RECKITTS  ONTARIO ROAD, BOTTESFORD- REFEREE ELLIS DOUGLAS

The final will be played on Sunday 23rd August at a venue to be decided.

Amended Divisional Allocations 2026-27

Following representations from a number of clubs, we have amended some of the Divisional allocations to accommodate their views.

The seasons fixtures will be produced in the next couple of weeks with Divisions 3,4,and 5 playing one week and the Premier Division and Divisions 2 and 6 playing the next with just a couple of variations to that. The season will start on Sunday 6th September with Divisions 3 ,4 and 5 in action with the Premier Division ,Divisions 2 and 6 playing on September 13th. After that the fixtures will be on a fortnightly basis as described above with again a couple of exceptions to that format. The Over 50`s Division will operate on a mainly one fixture a month basis starting later in September. 

There will be the usual Divisional Cup Competitions with any Preliminary Round ties being played as a double header when the teams first meet in the league. 

DIVISIONAL ALLOCATIONS 2026-27

PREMIER DIVISION (8 TEAMS)

 Blackburn Leisure A, Bottesford Town, Liv (ex Kingswood United),  Reckitts, Swanland A, Symonds & Greenham (ex Lord Nelson),  Waterloo, Westella &Willerby (New Team)

DIVISION TWO (9 TEAMS)

Botanic Fire, Bridlington Town Rovers, Great Driffield A,  Hedon Rangers, Hodgsons (New Team), Newland, Northern Wanderers A, Preston United, South Cave

DIVISION THREE (8 TEAMS)

AFC North, AFC Willerby A, Brigg Town, Gilberdyke Phoenix, Great Driffield B (New Team), Howden (New Team), Hull Athletic (ex Springhead), Malt Shovel Selby, 

DIVISION FOUR (8 TEAMS)

Blackburn Leisure B, Brandesburton, Drum, Hessle Rangers, Market Weighton Magpies (ex Holme Rovers), Molescroft Rangers A, North Ferriby Sporting, St Peters, 

DIVISION FIVE (8 TEAMS)

AAK S+S, Gipsyville Bosun, Goat FC (Ex Bridlington Town Rovers B),  Leven (New Team), Molescroft Rangers B, Spartans, Swanland B, Tickton

DIVISION SIX (9 TEAMS)

AFC Willerby B ,Barham, Bilton, Easington United, East Hull Sporting (New Team), Hornsea Town, Little Weighton, Priory, Northern Wanderers B

OVER 50`S DIVISION EAST (5 TEAMS)

Bridlington Town Rovers, Hedon Rangers, Hornsea Town, North Ferriby, Preston United,  

OVER 50`S DIVISION  WEST (5 TEAMS)

Blackburn Leisure, Brigg Town, Louth, Reckitts, Swanland

 

Charity Donation

At the end of the 2025-26 season the Hull and District Veterans League made a donation of £300 to Cancer Research UK. This is a long standing arrangement between Cancer Resarch Uk and the Hull and District Veterans League,

This amount was made up of fines made against teams for non attendance at the AGM, rule infringements and transfer fees. 

We have received a letter of thanks from Cancer Research UK.