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The history of
the Chrystie League dates back to 2000 when a group of bowlers from
Bookham Bowling Club got together to decide upon trying to form a new
league. They wrote to about 17 clubs seeking out interest and from
this a league of 6 clubs was formed who then played each other in 2000.
However, Cobham dropped out in the same year. During 2000 Epsom
were playing at Bookham in a friendly match and enquired as to whether
they could join the league. Epsom were offered the opportunity to
play the rest of Cobham's fixtures on a friendly basis. One of our
former members, Bill Sandford reported this offer back to the Club which
was then approved. In 2001 Epsom then joined the league and since
then have played each year. It was decided from the beginning that
this league be set up for lower handicap players in the clubs, and is
played on a two rink basis with the rink scores for each side added
together to decide upon the winner. One point is awarded for a win
on a rink & 2 points for an overall win. If a rink is drawn then
each side gets ½ point.
The origin of
the 'Chrystie' league name stems from the fact that Bookham B.C. play in
The Chrystie Recreation Ground and since the league was originated at
Bookham it was decided to call the league after the Recreation Ground.
The origin of the actual Recreation Ground name comes from a Mrs
Chrystie, a wealthy lady who donated the ground. Bookham B.C. was
built in 1933 on this ground.
Since 2001 Epsom have a very
good record in this league, winning in 2004, 2017, 2018, 2023 & 2024 and 2nd in 2005 & 2006.
Epsom's 100th game in the League was played on Monday 25th July
2011 against Bookham.
Their 100th win in the League also came against Bookham on Monday
17th June 2019.
If you
click here you can see the Stats for Chrystie League/East Surrey
League/Friendly games. |