Club History 7 of 10

7. Club Trophies


Club Trophies

Hall Memorial Cup
The late Mr H W Hall was connected with the club from 1898 until 1940, his sons presented this Cup to the club in his memory, to be awarded annually "for playing ability - at the discretion of the General Committee." It was first presented in 1947 and the winners are listed below.

Guvnor's Cup
This trophy was presented to the club in 1955 by M W F Caffyn, R W Gray, D L Hudson, A J Rudd and A E Rudd, in recognition and appreciation of many happy years membership. The title "Guvnor's Cup" was chosen to perpetuate a name well known and loved by members past and present. It is to be awarded "at the discretion of the General Committee, for playing ability in the Second XI (qualification a minimum of 12 matches played)."

Doug Neil Cup
This trophy was purchased by the club in 1975 following a donation from Mr Fuller in memory of Doug Neil (a long standing 3rd XI stalwart). The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for playing performance in the Third XI.

Butt Cup
This trophy was presented to the club in 1989 by Saftar Butt. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for playing ability in the Fourth XI.

5th XI Cup
This trophy was presented to the club in by John Elliker. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for playing ability in the Fifth XI. In 2015, due to the fact the club rarely runs a 5th XI, the Club Committee made the decision to award this trophy for performances in the Sunday XI.

McCloughlin Cup
This trophy was presented to the club by Tara McCloughlin. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for playing ability in the Ladies XI.

Alan Dedman Rosebowl
This trophy was presented to the club in memory of Alan Dedman. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for services to the Club (primarily off the field).

Crossley Cup
This trophy was presented to the club in 1987 by the Crossley family in memory of Geoff Crossley. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for playing ability within the Colts' section.

Tweaker's Trophy
This trophy was presented to the club in 1993 by Mrs Whale in memory of her husband Bill "Tweaker" Whale. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for progress within the Club.

Ladies Progress
This trophy is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for progress within the Ladies section of the Club.

Top Team Award
This trophy was presented to the club in 1992 by Phil Saunders. The cup is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, for the best overall team performance of the season.

Sportsmanship Trophy
This trophy was presented to the club in 1998 by Sue Griffin in memory of her husband Dick. The trophy is awarded at the discretion of the General Committee, to the player who has done most to further sportsmanship on the field during the season.