Changes for 2023-24
The Dorset League Rules were amended significantly in July 2023 for the 2023-24 season. Areas where changes were made include (but are not limited to):
- Postponements
- Forfeit times, use of substitutes, the 75 point rule and board orders
- Ratings to be used for the season
- Penalties for exceeding rating limits in divisions other than Division 1
- Removal of the option of a quickplay finish.
2023-24 Team Captains
Below are a list of Captains for the Dorset League. For contact details, other captains may login to LMS and access the Team Captains page.
Division 1
Bournemouth: Daniel Miles
Dorchester A: David Hardie
Highcliffe A: Richard Ursell
Poole A: Nick Lee
Weymouth A: Allan Pleasants
Wimborne A: Ian Clark
Yeovil: Adam Batson
Yeovil: Andrew Footner
Division 2
Dorchester B: David Aldwinckle
Dorchester C: Mark Potter
Highcliffe B: Richard Ursell
Poole B: Dragi Popovic
Purbeck A: Steve Peirson
Ringwood: Martin Clancy
Weymouth B: Malcolm Steevens
Wimborne B: John Bowley
Division 3
Dorchester D: Mark Potter
Highcliffe C: Tom Trach
Poole C: Ellis Fretwell
Purbeck B: Nick Stout
Weymouth C: Andre La Bouchardier
Wimborne C: Mike Davidson