Unusually , Peter May’s annual rainmaking ceremony failed , rain coming just before and just after the festivities, so events had to proceed in warm dry and sunny conditions.

Despite this early setback eight teams entered the competition with guest teams from Birmingham Exiles , Wheaton Aston & Penkridge ( two teams ) , and Bournville .Wheaton Aston with a few additions from spare players formed two squads WHAP and the slightly inferior CRAP. Other teams were FOREVER FRIENDS, ALMOST ATHLETIC, PERFECT SIX PACK, DISORGANISED SUPPORTERS , BOURNVILLE WANDERERS & BIRMINGHAM EXILES who apologised for not having thought of a joke name , but Jacko quickly pointed out that that in their case it wasn’t necessary.

In the pool games Almost Athletic were undefeated in pool one with Bournville Wanders piping WHAP on points difference to finish runners up.
In pool two Forever Friends were also undefeated with Birmingham Exiles finishing second.
Pool games were refereed by Honorary Life Member Jeff Ford and Club Doctor and Fixture Secretary Steve Miskin , who also officiated in the first semi final, with Club President Ronnie Bunce refereeing the second

After two semi finals , the final was between the two unbeaten teams Forever Friends and Almost Athletic, Forever Friends winning 17 – 0, a rather flattering score, but a well deserved result . The final was ably refereed in his usual affable and humorous manner by Jeff Ford.

Prizes were as follows; £15 for the worst team with points for - 10 …. Points against -110 , and also being the most aptly named team …… CRAP

£25 as runners up Almost Athletic.

£50 Winners Forever Friends

Thanks must go to all the teams for entering and entertaining a large and cheerful crowd, the caterers Emma and Wayne for working tirelessly at the barbeque providing Burgers and Hotdogs all day. Thanks are also due to Ian Nelson for preparing the pitches , Peter May for getting Eight teams to enter and heading proceedings yet again, and the bar staff ably managed by Chris Cooksey whose infectious bonhomie was an inspiration to all.
Thanks must also go to the referees Steve, Jeff and Ronnie, and last and definitely least, Pat Dalley whose incompetence in organising the pools, match times and results went largely unnoticed.