The future of our Area competitions is in your hands. Without the full support and co-operation of the area clubs, coaches and its members the future of our area events looks to be on shaky ground.

I am being told from some people that what we need is more competitions in our area. WHY when we are constantly having to cancel events due to low entries do we need more? There are many clubs within our area who do not support our events and I'd welcome their feedback why.

There are certain criteria that the Area Committee have set in place to ensure we are able to run our events effectively and everybody as a role to play.

It is the clubs or individuals responsibility to ensure that the entry forms are completed fully and correctly so that information can be cross checked. Entries should be  posted to arrive no later than the closing date shown and to include a stamped addressed envelope for confirmation of entry.

The closing date is in place for a reason – so we can ensure the event will be both financially and competitively viable, and to enable us to cancel without incurring any cancellation costs for venue hire, first aid etc should the need arise.

Another area of concern is the lack of new blood coming through to assist at events as tournament officials, either refereeing or table officials. Both these can be very rewarding and without them, then competitions may not continue.

Despite running an advertising campaign for new recruits, the take up has been very poor to say the least. CAN YOU HELP ? 

The Area events are YOUR events, please help to safeguard their future.

Peter Simpson/Elaine Parkinson

Events Manager/Tournament Director