Information for new teams

The Potters Bar & district Crib League was set up in 1983 to provide competitive crib for pubs and clubs around the area. 16 teams compete in a variety of League, Cup knock-out and mini-leagues with separate pairs & singles competitions.

We play every Monday night from October - May

The league play the standard 6 card cribbage (5 for pairs). League matches are of 9 separate games - 5 doubles and 4 singles games. Each game consists of 3 legs up to 121 points.

History

The season consists of a number of competitions:

League

Mike Russle Knock-out Cup

Shields

Singles

Pairs

Season

The league is split into 2 division of 8 teams, each playing each other home and away (14 games in all). 2 teams are promoted/relegated each year

The MR Cup is a straight knock-out between teams. For first round losers, a “plate” trophy is also played.

The shields are a mini league between 7 teams. Winners of the 2 leagues go forward to a final

Individual players play in a knockout competition at 8 venues. The winners from the 8 venues meet in the final.

Similar to the singles, this is a competition for pairs.

Typical Calendar

October 10, 2005 1 League 1

October 17, 2005 2 League 2

October 24, 2005 3 League 3

October 31, 2005 4 League 4

November 7, 2005 5 Mike Russell 1st Round

November 14, 2005 6 League 5

November 21, 2005 7 Pairs 1st Round

November 28, 2005 8 League 6

December 5, 2005 9 League 7

December 12, 2005 10 Shield League 1

December 19, 2005 11 Shield League 2

January 9, 2006 12 League 8

January 16, 2006 13 Singles 1st Round

January 23, 2006 14 League 9

January 30, 2006 15 Shield League 3

February 6, 2006 16 Shield League 4

February 13, 2006 17 MR 2nd Rd/1st Rd Plate

February 20, 2006 18 League 10

February 27, 2006 19 League 11

March 6, 2006 20 League 12

March 13, 2006 21 Shield League 5

March 20, 2006 22 Shield League 6

March 27, 2006 23 League 13

April 3, 2006 24 League 14

April 10, 2006 25Mike Russell/Plate Semi-

final

April 24, 2006 26 Shield Semi-Final

May 8, 2006 27 Pairs Final

May 15, 2006 28 Shield Final

May 22, 2006 29 Singles Final

June 5, 2006 30 Mike Russell/Plate Final

The games

Matches start at 8.30. Games will usually go on until 10.30 – 11pm.

All matches consist of 9 games. 5 games are for pairs, and four games are for singles. In total 14 ‘opportunities’ to play are available each match. Teams ideally consist of 7 people who therefore play 2 games each.

Each game consists of three legs of standard crib. First to 121 points is the winner. If a team wins 2-0, the third leg is not required.

For pairs, 5 cards are dealt, with one each being discarded into the ‘crib’. For singles games, six cards are dealt, with two cards each being discarded into the ‘crib’.

Players cut for first box – lowest card winning. 2nd crib reverts to the opposing team. If a third leg is required, another cut to decide box is made.

Points

For the league and shield, 1 point is won for each leg won. In addition the winning team also collects a bonus two points.

For example, a 5-4 win would result in 7 points for the winner, and 4 for the losing tea. A 7-2 win would give the winners 9 points and the losers 2. A typical league table is shown below.

Results Cards

The home captains is responsible for completing a results card, getting a signature from the opposing captain, and sending it to the League Secretary.

The captains should also arrange to text in the result so the web-site can be updated immediately.

Catering

Each home side is responsible for providing some light refreshments for the players of both sides (usually served around 9.30-10pm). This can simply be some sandwiches or rolls or basic hot food like sausage rolls.

Many of the clubs and pubs provide this free of charge. However, other teams runs a simple football scratch card to fund the cost of food.

These cards are available from the League – please ask a committee member.

AGM

Each year around September we hold an AGM to elect the committee, make proposals, and to hear reports from the League officials.

The treasurer also sets the League fees, which are currently £45 per annum per team. These fees go towards the cost of administration, and for trophies which are also presented on the night.

Committee

Les BerryChairman

Roger MorganTreasurer

Peter CreedOrdinary member

Justin EdwardsSecretary

Peter MorrisonOrdinary member

Les Berry07711 019313

Website

A website provides all the information on the league including:

•Fixtures•League tables•Results•Team information – venues and maps•Committee•Calendar•Downloads – league rules, results cards, fixture cards, crib guide etc•Links to other crib websites•Previous winners

www.pbcrib.co.uk

Teams

Barnet Con Club 33, High St, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5UW

Black Horse 65, Blackhorse Lane, South Mimms, EN6 3PS

BSCA The Centre, Mays Lane, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 2DY

Builders 3, Albert Rd, East Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 9SH

Green Monks 193, High St, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN5 5SU

Lord Kitchener 49, East Barnet Rd, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8RN

Players St. Albans Rd, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PN

PB Cricket Club 12-15 Orchard Parade, Mutton Lane, PB, EN6 3AZ

Jokers Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4AG

Railway Bell 133 East Barnet Rd, Barnet, Hertfordshire, EN4 8RF

The Plough Cattlegate Road, Enfield, EN2 9DJ

Chequers Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4AG

Woodhouse Woodhouse Road, Frien Barnet

Mitre High Street, Barmet

Southgate Compton CC Hadley Field, Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, EN4 9JG