Bridgend & District Air Rifle League

Competitions

There are 4 types of competitions where members compete throughout the year:

W. Phillips League

Modern scoring League Championship for teams of 7, 8, 9 or 10 with the highest 7 scores to count for each team. Every League Club to shoot against every other on a home and away basis.
The Winning team receives the returnable W. Phillips Cup. Individual commemorative trophies are provided by the League, for up to 13 registered members of the winning team.
Runners Up receive the returnable Major Gaskell Shield. Individual commemorative trophies are not provided by the League.
The team finishing in bottom position receive the returnable Wooden Spoon, individual commemorative trophies are not provided by the League.

Colonel Stockwood League

Conventional scoring League Championship for teams of 6, nominated prior to shooting, concurrent with the ‘A’ League Championship. Every League Club to shoot against every other on a home and away basis.
The Winning team receives the returnable Colonel Stockwood Cup. Individual commemorative trophies are provided by the League, for up to 13 registered members of the winning team.
Runners Up receive the returnable H. P. Williams Shield. Individual commemorative trophies are not provided by the League.
The team finishing in bottom position receive the returnable Wooden Fork, individual commemorative trophies are not provided by the League.

Singer League

Conventional scoring League Championship for teams of 7, 8, 9 or 10 with the highest 7 scores to count for each team. Every League Club to shoot against every other on a home and away basis.
The Winning team receives the returnable Singer Cup. Individual commemorative trophies are provided by the League, for up to 13 registered members of the winning team.
Runners Up receive the returnable W.J. Thomas Cup. Individual commemorative trophies are not provided by the League.

D.J. Perring League

Conventional scoring League Championship for teams of 7, 8, 9 or 10 with individual handicap scoring, the best 7 scores after handicap has been added to count for each team, one team per eligible club.
The Winning team receives the returnable D.J. Perring Rose Bowl. Individual commemorative trophies are provided by the League, for up to 13 registered members of the winning team only.
Runners Up receive the returnable W.E. John Cup. Individual commemorative trophies are not provided by the League.

S. Simmonds Cup

6 aside Team Challenge Cup event with conventional scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable S. Simmonds Cup.

Nigel Phillips Cup

8 Aside Team Challenge Cup event with conventional scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable Nigel Phillips Cup.

J.E. Williams Cup

6 aside Team Challenge Cup event with pip scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable J.E. Williams Cup.

York Hotel Cup

8 aside Team Challenge Cup event with conventional scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable York Hotel Cup.

BEHA Cup

7, 8 or 9 aside Team Challenge Cup event with conventional scoring. The team with the best aggregate score from 7 competitors receives the returnable BEHA Cup.

Western Mail Pairs

Nominated fixed teams of 2 with conventional scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable Western Mail Shield.

Bertorelli Pip Pairs

Nominated fixed teams of 2 with pip scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable Frank Bertorelli Cup.

Lord Swansea Pairs

Nominated fixed teams of 2 with conventional scoring plus individual handicap scoring. The Winning team receives the returnable Lord Swansea Cup. Two individual commemorative trophies are provided by the League for both winners and beaten finalists.

Edgar Williams Fours

Nominated fixed teams of 4, 5 or 6 with conventional scoring. Any 4 from the nominated squad of 6 may shoot at any stage of the competition. The Winning team receives the returnable Edgar Williams Cup. Individual commemorative trophies are provided by the League for all team squad members of both winners and beaten finalists.

"A" Class Cup

Individual event open to all registered members having an individual average score in ‘A’ League matches of 34 and more, or whose average is unknown, at the appropriate date. The Winner receives the returnable A Class Trophy. Individual trophies for winners and runners up are provided by the League.

"B" Class Cup

Individual event open to all registered members having an individual average score in ‘A’ League matches of more than 33 and less than 34, at the appropriate date. The Winner receives the returnable B Class Trophy. Individual trophies for winners and runners up are provided by the League.

"C" Class Cup

Individual event open to all registered members having an individual average score in ‘A’ League matches of more than 32 and less than 33, at the appropriate date. The Winner receives the returnable D.L. Powell Cup. Individual trophies for winners and runners up are provided by the League.

"D" Class Cup

Individual event open to all registered members having an individual average score in ‘A’ League matches of less than 32, at the appropriate date. The winner receives the returnable D Cup. Individual trophies for winners and runners up are provided by the League.

Christopher Wools Cup 

Individual event shot concurrent with the A, B, and C Cup competitions open to all registered members aged under 18 on the first of September immediately preceding the event. The Winner receives the returnable Christopher Wools Cup, and a commemorative trophy is provided by the league.

Ray Lewis Cup

Individual Knockout Tournament open to the highest average score in ‘A’ League and Team Cup matches in each club. By arrangement the second highest average scorer will be accepted. All entrants must have attained their averages by shooting in at least 75% of available matches. Competitors must be present on the appointed range by the appointed time and remain available throughout the event, non handicap event with pip scoring. No pre-match practice permitted on appointed range. At each stage competitors shall have a choice of 1 or 2 sighters followed by 7 shots to count. Tied matches to be decided by each competitor firing 1 sighter and 3 shots to count, then if scores are still tied, shot for shot. Neutral scorers at all stages. The Winner receives the returnable Ray Lewis Cup Individual trophies for winner and runner up are provided by the League.

Robert Thomas Cup

Individual Knockout Tournament open to any person who has attained a score of 35.4 and above, in any of the competitions. If there is a club that has no member with a score of 35.4 then the member or members ( two or more members having attained the same highest score) will be allowed to enter. Competitors must be present on the appointed range by the appointed time and remain available throughout the event, non handicap event with conventional scoring. No pre-match practice permitted on appointed range. At each stage competitors shall have a choice of 1 or 2 sighters followed by 7 shots to count. Tied matches to be decided by each competitor firing 1 sighter and 3 shots to count, then if scores are still tied, shot for shot. Neutral scorers at all stages. The Winner receives the returnable Robert Thomas Memorial Cup Individual trophies for winner and runner up are provided by the League.

Highest League Average

An award made annually to the registered member who has the highest average score in matches in the ‘A’ League. The Winner receives the returnable Martyn Daley Cup. Individual commemorative trophies for the winner and runner up are provided by the League.

Highest Ladies Average

An award made annually to the registered female member who has the highest average score in matches in the ‘A’ League. The Winner receives the returnable Sandra Sanders Memorial Cup. Individual commemorative trophies for the winner and runner up are provided by the League.

Highest Senior Average Over 55

Highest League Average 34.5 and Up

Highest League Average 33.5/34.499

Highest League Average 32.5/33.499

Highest League Average Under 32.5

Highest League Average Junior (under 18)

Most Overall Possibles

An award made annually to the registered member who has attained the highest number of “Possibles” (35/35) expressed as a percentage of all official team matches including Singer League matches where modern scoring applies (Pip scoring & Presidents League not included). The Winner receives the returnable Basil George Cup, a commemorative trophy for the Winner is provided by the League.

Most League Possibles

An award made annually to the registered member who has attained the highest number of “Possibles” (35/35) in matches in the ‘A’ League and Singer League. There is no returnable trophy. A commemorative trophy for the Winner is provided by the League.

Maximum Score Shield 35.7

An award given to a member who attains the highest maximum score (35.7) in a league organised competition shot under BADARL rules. The shield is kept by that member until the score is attained by another member, when the shield will be passed on. A commemorative trophy for the Winner is provided by the League.

Committee Cup

An award made annually to the team which, in the opinion of the Executive Committee was the most progressive, or in the case of an individual for services, etc. to the League during the season under consideration. The successful team or individual receives the returnable Committee Cup, no commemorative trophy is provided by the League. In any season the Executive Committee may decide not to award the cup.