Message from Rabbits Captain 2012 - Steven Haines

"Gentlemen of 16 handicap and over, as this years Rabbits coordinator, I hope this season will be a success for the team.  Having played in previous seasons, I can say that it is always good fun and played with a fair but competitive spirit and I urge members to come forward and enjoy this friendly competition.
 
Beginning in April with an away meeting at Saltburn and finishing with another away match at Richmond, we will play 12 matches home and away against 6 other local teams in the League.  Our progress in the competition over the last few years has been steady and last year we finished 4th.  We can improve on this and ask for your support by putting yourselves forward to play, remembering that we are playing both mid week and weekend fixtures, and then playing with the consistency of Luke Donald to score those all important points for the team. Last years scores of 31 points at home and 26 away gives a target to aim at and with 2 points for a win and 1 for a draw, there is certainly scope to improve on this.
 
I  hope that everyone who wishes to play gets a game but would ask that if you play, that you stay for the after meal. We will be choosing the teams well in advance of each fixture so there will be suitable notice given.  I will again point out that it is open to ALL gentlemen members of 16 and over handicap at the start of the season so even if you go below 16 thereafter, you will still be eligible.
 
Let us all have great season and make Ingleby a fortress at home and formidable away! "
 
Regards
 
Steven