New rule:
A player who has been assigned an estimated (local) rating may have their local rating reassessed and amended by the Rating Officer / League Controller at any point of the season where it is believed their true playing strength is a minimum of 150 points higher (or lower) than their local rating.
Other agreed actions for next season:
- Vacancy – There is still a vacancy for the Secretary position.
- Team Fees – Team league fees will remain at £5 per team
- Financial support – This may be provided to any struggling B&DCL club.
- Bournemouth Swiss – It is hoped that this tournament will be resurrected for 2026 and this tournament will be organised by Richard Ursell.
- 2 Towns match – Scheduled for Monday 7th September at the BH15 Club (home venue of Poole Chess Club).
Presentation of trophies & awards
League divisional trophies were presented to the captains/representatives:
Division 1 – Highcliffe A
Division 2 – Bournemouth B
Division 3 – Southbourne C
Division 4 – New Milton B
Individual trophies were presented to the winners:
Division 1 – Bruce Jenks (Highcliffe A)
Division 2 – Robert Halse (Highcliffe B)
Division 3 – James Ellis (Bournemouth C)
Division 4 – Stephen Gyang (Bournemouth E)
2025 Team Handicap Knockout Cup
Winner – Southbourne Sharks
2025 Two Towns Match
Winner – Bournemouth
