News & Comment (Always refresh the page to see the latest version)
2024
   
URGENT APPEAL - Lost - and now happily Found...
14/10/2024
   

The miserable little chap pictured here was cruelly abandoned by his inebriated father/mother on Saturday night - whether in jubilation or despondency we know not.
As you can see, it's refusing all common forms of sustenance and we are beginning to fear for its physical and mental health.
Hopefully its colourful plumage will strike a chord and the abusive parent will get in touch to collect the orphan and re-aquaint it with its five grieving siblings.
This is a public service announcement, not a ransom demand (yet).

 

UPDATE - The joyous stick has been re-united with its' suitably remorseful 'parent'- allegedly a PHEASANT PLUCKER - we're trying to find out which team he plays for !!

Thanks to all who offered to foster the stick.

 
   
A six from section C
30/08/2024
   
 
A first six for Steve Rundle of the Clangers - well done Steve!
 
   
.. and one from section B
23/08/2024
   
 
This week, the turn of Alan Oliver from the Morris Clowns
 
   
A six from the lower sections...
01/08/2024
   
Always good to credit a six from the lower sections - Sherborne's Ken Minns pulls a six against section leaders Fox Leafield B.  
 
   
Match adjudications
31/07/2024
   
The following unplayed matches were adjudicated by the Committee-  
11/07 - Curbridge Griffins v Sporty Rejects - Curbridge awarded 3 legs + average dolls  
23/05 - Morris Marauders v Sporty Rejects - Marauders awarded 3 legs + average dolls  
25/07 - Old Swan v Plough - Swan awarded 3 legs + average dolls  
   
New competition venue proves a great success
21/07/2024
   
Rarely is a new venue offered the opportunity to host a prestigious competition heat in their first year, but we have been so impressed with the  
effort made by the Old Swan at Minster Lovell that we held the Primary 4 A Side heats there this evening. As you can see, the throw is well  
constructed and the location is perfect for viewing. Pictured are the ten teams that took part in the heats.  
A big thanks to Vicky & the team for hosting us.  
   
 
   
Remaining Competitions
27/06/2024
   
Men's Singles - Thursday 4th July - all gather at Morris Clown at 7:30pm for draw and distribution.  
Sub 5 Singles - Thursday 4th July - White Hart ML - draw to be held at 7:30pm  
Primary 4 A Side - Sunday 21st July - Old Swan Minster Lovell - draw to be held 6:30pm  
Secondary 4 A Side - Sunday 21st July - Bell Ducklington - draw to be held 6:30pm  
Ladies Singles AND Mixed Pairs - Sunday 28th July - Trout Lechlade - draw to be held at 6:30pm  
   
Now the French are having a go ....
27/06/2024
 
 
   
... but at least they're gender sensitive!  
   
Second six
21/06/2024
   
Congratulations to Ady Pitts - Athletico Horseshoe - for his second six of the season.  
   
Pairs Heats -
20/06/2024
   
The Pairs heats will be held this Sunday - 23rd June.  
Will entrants please assemble at the Morris Clown, where, at 6:00pm, a roll call will be taken and by random draw, allocated and dispersed  
between the Morris Clown and Talbot. Subsequently match draws will be made.  
If you realise that you can't make it - please let us know *  
This year, all heats will be played down to finalists.  
NEW - tossing - the winner of the first toss gets to choose in legs 1 and 3; the loser chooses in leg 2. Good luck to all.  
   
*In previous years, draws were made in advance, equalising the number of entrants across the selected venues, but then 'no shows' on the night  
significantly unbalanced the draw - hence now we're doing it all on the night.  
   
First Ladies six this season..
14/06/2024
   
 
.. goes to .. Michelle New of Faringdon Follicles - Section D - well done Michelle !
 
   
First six and a cracking total from newcomer in Section F....
10/06/2024
   
 
   
Playing in his first season for Tower Hill in section F, roofer Sean Bowden has every reason to feel on top of the world with a stunning 5-3-6  
giving him the joint second highest match score in the league so far. Well done Sean !!  
   
.. and a six from ..
17/05/2024
   
 
... Jack Bools (Rush) - Section A
 
   
   
Really ....???
03/05/2024
   
 
   
Looks very much like a snowstorm at Sherborne last night !! - No AI was involved in this photograph.
 
   
First sixes of the season...
02/05/2024
   
 
One goes to an ecstatic Rob Normington of Pheasant Pluckers - Section C
 
And another one to Mark Walker - Bampton Ducks - Premier Section
 
   
Key Changes for 2024
28/04/2024
   
Committee:  
Gav Carter (Grifters) stepped down having served since 2011 and Bez Berry (Bell B) and Jamie New (Faringdon Follicles) were elected.  
Jamie will have additional responsibility for 'the techy stuff' in the future.  
   
Competitions:  
   
Heats - will be played out to finalists.  
Tossing - (COMPETITIONS ONLY) - in order to speed games up -  
Winner of the toss gets full choice in legs 1 & 3 (inc 3/1 stickers); loser gets choice in leg 2.  
   
Date changes -  
Instead of the mid-season Thursday being 8 A Side Round 2, it will be used for ALL singles heats.  
The season is therefore extended for a week to complete the 8s heats – finishing Thursday Sept 26th  
The Pairs competition heats have been moved from Sunday 14/07 to Sunday 23/06 to avoid a possible conflict with Euro 2024 Finals.  
   
NEW - Beer League Competition  
A £75 cash prize will be awarded to one team in each section for the highest number of beer leg wins in the season.  
In the event of a draw, beer leg dolls will decide the winner.  
If the numbers of players in the beer leg differ, scores will be taken from those who participated in the league legs.  
If a team declines to play the beer leg, the other team will be awarded 1 point immediately and average dolls at (and after) Week 9.  
Entry is entirely voluntary and requires the team to send in a weekly photo of the scoreboard clearly identifying both teams and the beer leg doll totals.  
The entry deadline is Sunday night - same as the score deadline. Late entries will not be added to the cumulative score.  
You can send the photo to either :- shadmin@bamptonauntsally.org or WhatsApp it to 07769 941162.  
   
Periodically, running totals will be published on the web site on a new link 'Beer League Table' in the 'League' section.  
Below is an example of what the League table might look like- (It's only an example - don't get ratty!)  
   
 
   
Food Agreement Policy:- is scrapped.  
   
If these trials are successful, some of them may be incorporated into the Rules for next year.  
The full AGM minutes are published on the 'Document Downloads' page.  
   
Section B - team withdrawn
20/04/2024
   
Accepting the irony of the article below, regrettably have to inform all section B teams that Misfits have withdrawn from the league and  
therefore you're back to having a bye in your section.  
Fixtures have been updated (v 5.0) - please destroy any previous versions.  
   
Welcome to new teams for 2024
15/04/2024
   
In the shrinking world of Aunt Sally, we're pleased to welcome FIVE new teams to the league this season :-  
     
Elmo 2 Elm Tree Witney  
Firefoxes Kidlington FC  
Old Swan Old Swan Minster Lovell  
Plough Finstock  
Tower Hill West Witney SSC  
   
...and the return of Minster Lovell SSC  
   
   
Subscription fees - update
18/04/2024
   
Reminder - to teams that still haven't paid - league or 8s results will be voided unless/until payment received.  
This year's fees remain at £50 per team for the third consecutive year (all inclusive)  
Bank details can be found on the 'Contact Us' page.  
   
Supplies of Aunt Sally kit
03/04/2024
   
With registration complete, thoughts are doubtless turning towards getting the throw ready for the season, so a word about suppliers.  
In the 'Documents Download' section is a page dedicated to equipment suppliers.  
Sticks, dolls, posts and swivels continue to be supplied by Brian Collins. Prices have been updated for 2024.  
Backdrops - with our previous supplier having gone out of business, we have found a replacement - Witney Shirts at New Yatt.  
You'll need to define precise dimensions to obtain a quotation.  
   
Committee Member Vacancy - NOW FILLED
26/03/2024
   
This year we are inviting members to apply for a vacancy on the Committee.  
If you’re interested and would like to support the operation of the league, get in touch by phone or email.  
   
Team Registration 2024 - get a freebie
19/02/2024
   
If you introduce a new team for 2024, we'll give you free registration next season providing they fulfil at least half a season's matches.  
As a consequence of difficult communication with some of the lower section teams last season, the Committee reserves the right to refuse  
entry to teams with previous poor behaviour. We may also return to capping a decade number of teams to remove byes.  
Register early to avoid disappointment.