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BELFAST BARBARIANS

Formed:

2003

No of members (approx.):

16

Club venue:

Glenburn Road, Dunmurry, Belfast, Northern Ireland

Transport:

-

Times and frequency of meetings:

Once per month, date emailed & advertised on club website

Cost of full membership:

£5 Senior, £3 Youth, £2 Junior

Club structure and playing format:

One league which splits into two Divisions after players have played each other once.

Number of pitches:

10

Contact:

Barry Spence or Kenny Beggs

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

barry.spence@nambarrie.co.uk or ken@nitfa.org.uk

Club website:

http://website.lineone.net/~ken.b/BfastBarb.htm

Internet discussion board:

Tournaments held:

Other information:

Other players welcome to come along for friendlies & Open Nights

CAMBRIDGE RETRO PLAYERS

Formed:

2005

No of members (approx.):

Club venue:

Cambridge City FC, Milton Road, Cambridge CB4 1UY

Transport:

Fifty yards on left from start of A1309, Cambridge to Ely Rd (behind Westbrook Centre). Thirty minute walk from Cambridge train station.

Times and frequency of meetings:

Every Monday night from 7:00pm-11:00pm

Cost of full membership:

Club structure and playing format:

Club hopes to have an internal league and cup competition, but primarily plan to play small tournaments as part of the World Retro League.

Number of pitches:

Contact:

John Turpin

Address:

-

Telephone number:

01223 211089 or 07941362493

E-mail:

johnny_reb@ntlworld.com

Club website:

-

Internet discussion board:

-

Tournaments held:

Other information:

Club plays retro Subbuteo, using the advanced Subbuteo rules, Heavyweight, Zuego or Santiago playing figures on the traditional baize playing surface.

EAST MIDLANDS ALLIANCE (EMA)

Formed:

2004

No of members (approx.):

16

Club venue:

Transport:

-

Times and frequency of meetings:

Every 2 weeks on a Wednesday night. 8pm start. Each player is guaranteed 3 matches, but will usually play, 4 sometimes 5.

Cost of full membership:

£5 per meet, juniors free

Club structure and playing format:

Swiss Ladder (Best 8 results from 12 events count towards final position for the season) Two separate cup competitions and a plate are also held

Number of pitches:

8

Contact:

Simon Bryan

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

simonbryan657@tesco.net

Club website:

http://www.eastmidlandsalliance.fsnet.co.uk/

Internet discussion board:

Part of the Subbuteo Players’ Forum

Tournaments held:

Other information:

Due to the Swiss format style, player attending on an one-off basis can be accommodated, as each meet is a league in its own right.

HAVERCROFT TSL

Formed:

1968

No of members (approx.):

4 regular, three or four not so regular.

Club venue:

Matches played at members’ houses

Transport:

-

Times and frequency of meetings:

Every month or so, usually on a weekday evening

Cost of full membership:

Members contribute towards costs as and when appropriate

Club structure and playing format:

We play for a trophy at each meeting. A points system leads to an overall champion for the season (8 events).

Number of pitches:

Each of the four regular players has his own baize pitch

Contact:

Richard Pepper

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

lionofludesch@yahoo.co.uk

Club website:

-

Internet discussion board:

-

Tournaments held:

-

Other information:

ETF rules, flat figures. "We're definitely retro!"

HOT CLUB D’ECOSSE

(Edinburgh)

Formed:

1983 (as South Queensferry Subbuteo Club)

No of members (approx.):

15

Club venue (1):

Slateford Green Community Centre, 2 Slateford Green, Edinburgh.  EH11 3HS <Multimap link>

Transport (1):

Numerous Lothian Buses to Gorgie Road or Slateford Road

Times and frequency of meetings (1):

Tuesday evenings 6-30pm to 9-30pm

Club venue (2):

South Queensferry Community Centre, School Lane, South Queensferry.  (Small lane between Burgess Road & Station Road) <Multimap link>

Transport (2):

Dalmeny train station is a 5-minute walk away.  No 43 First Bus from Edinburgh to Burgess Road.

Times and frequency of meetings (2):

Monday evenings 7pm to 9pm

Cost of full membership:

£1 per week.  No annual fee.

Club structure and playing format:

Season runs from August to May.  League & Cup tournament played between SQ & Edinburgh venues.

Number of pitches:

25 (10 astropitches, 10 WTS World Cup pitches & 5 “Masters” pitches)

Contact (1):

Terry Brown

Address (1):

11/6 Slateford Green, Edinburgh. EH14 1NE

Telephone number (1):

0131 443 5730

E-mail (1):

terrybrown@dsl.pipex.com

Contact (2):

Mike Burns

Address (2):

18 Shore Road, South Queensferry. EH30 9SG

Telephone number (2):

07793 848 949

E-mail (2):

mike@worldtablesoccer.com

Club website:

www.hotclub.org.uk

Internet discussion board:

Part of the Subbuteo Players’ Forum

Tournaments held:

IO/GP of Scotland (individual) held annually on the last full weekend in April in South Queensferry. 1 or 2 Scottish Nationals annually in Slateford, Edinburgh

Other information:

Club plays to FISTF rules.  New members are welcome and equipment can be loaned out.

Note: the club plays over two venues, at Slateford and South Queensferry. Terry Brown is the main contact for activities in Slateford and Mike Burns is the main contact for activities in South Queensferry.

IRISH PREMIER LEAGUE

Formed:

2003

No of members (approx.):

12

Club venue:

Various venues North & South of Ireland

Transport:

Car transportation provided by club members

Times and frequency of meetings:

Once per 3 months, date emailed & advertised on club website

Cost of full membership:

30 euros per year

Club structure and playing format:

One Division, play each other twice. Four meetings per season, 2 North & 2 South

Number of pitches:

20

Contact:

John Moore

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

johnmoorejm@hotmail.com

Club website:

website.lineone.net/~ken.b/Eire/IrishPremLeague/IPL.htm

Internet discussion board:

Tournaments held:

Other information:

Club also travels a lot to FISTF tournaments. Foreign players are welcome to join for the purpose of playing in such events.

MERSEYSIDE TFC (Liverpool)

Formed:

1982 by Peter Liversedge

No of members (approx.):

8

Club venue:

Crosby, Liverpool

Transport:

Those without transport are picked up & dropped off.

Times and frequency of meetings:

Normally once a week 6.45pm-11.30pm

Cost of full membership:

Free

Club structure and playing format:

One Division, everyone plays against each other four times; two cup competitions: Keeling Shield & League Cup

Number of pitches:

6 available, of which 2 are used

Contact:

Len Parsons

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

Parsons.l@merseymail.com

Club website:

www.freewebs.com/merseysideleague/

Internet discussion board:

Part of the Subbuteo Players’ Forum

Tournaments held:

None

Other information:

New members are always welcome to join

NORTH DOWN SUBBUTEO LEAGUE

Formed:

1969

No of members (approx.):

10

Club venue:

Seahill Park, Donaghadee, Northern Ireland, BT21 0SL <Multimap link>

Transport:

The venue is a 10 minute walk from Donaghadee Bus Station, with frequent buses from Bangor, Belfast and Newtownards. Most players arrive by car.

Times and frequency of meetings:

Matches played two or three times a month, usually on Sunday afternoons and Monday evenings

Cost of full membership:

£5 contribution each year towards the cost of trophies and equipment.

Club structure and playing format:

League season runs from October to February. The League Cup) runs alongside the league season, (mini-league and knockout). Additional one day events are played. All games are 10 minutes each way.

Number of pitches:

2 Astropitches and one suede pitch

Contact:

Davy Clegg or Eoin Adams

Address:

-

Telephone number:

Davy - (028) 9127 9124 [Work, available 9-5, Mon-Fri]. Eoin - 07881 642513 [Mobile]

E-mail:

dclegg36@ukonline.co.uk & pe6pob@yahoo.co.uk

Club website:

http://web.ukonline.co.uk/dclegg36/ndsl.htm

Internet discussion board:

None

Tournaments held:

Two national opens each year, North Down (second week in March) and Bangor (last week in October).

Other information:

Club plays to FISTF rules. Newcomers during the season are welcome to play in both cup competitions.

PUTNEY SUBBUTEO CLUB

(London)

Formed:

January 2004

No of members (approx.):

15

Club venue:

Platt Christian Centre, 22 Felsham Road, Putney, London SW15 1DA. Situated just off Putney High Street, in South West London <Multimap link>

Transport:

Street parking available outside venue. Putney (mainline - London Waterloo branch) and Putney Bridge (London Underground - District Line) stations each within a 10 minute walk.

Times and frequency of meetings:

Monday evenings 7pm to 10pm, fortnightly, mid January to Late November.

Cost of full membership:

£10 per year, plus £2 per meeting (students pay half price).

Club structure and playing format:

2 seasons per calendar year (January to June, July to November, approx.). A single division is contested in the first season, splitting into two divisions for the second season. Several cup competitions are also operated. Games are 15 minutes each way.

Number of pitches:

5 (3 Astropitches and 2 Prima pitches).

Contact:

Victor Jones

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

Flicker1995@yahoo.co.uk

Club website:

http://www.putneysubbuteo.com

Internet discussion board:

http://putneysc.proboards32.com

Tournaments held:

Two open events a year – a Bank Holiday tournament in May and a national ranking tournament

Other information:

Playing standards range from beginners up to former national champions. Players attending on an ad-hoc basis can be accommodated in one-off, one-night competitions.

SOLWAY SEAGULLS TFC

(Formerly Birkhill Table Soccer Club)

Formed:

1998

No of members (approx.):

10

Club venue:

David Keswick Sports Centre, Dumfries

Transport:

Times and frequency of meetings:

Meet every Monday night, 7 – 10pm

Cost of full membership:

£1 per meeting

Club structure and playing format:

League system, one division. Also two cup competitions

Number of pitches:

5 (all Astropitches)

Contact:

Iain Bell

Address:

25 Monreith Avenue, Dumfries DG2 9QH

Telephone number:

01387 257 406

E-mail:

iainbell54@tiscali.co.uk

Club website:

New summer project

Internet discussion board:

None

Tournaments held:

Annual FISTF International Open and Team Grand Prix. Also 2 or 3 National Opens.

Other information:

SPARTAK KENDAL TFC 1993

Formed:

1993

No of members (approx.):

10 regular.

Club venue:

Matches played at members’ houses.  Usually play at Galgate (nr Lancaster) but also in either Kendal or Preston.

Transport:

-

Times and frequency of meetings:

Every Friday evening (more or less)

Cost of full membership:

No membership fees

Club structure and playing format:

League and cup tournaments over a season from August to June

Number of pitches:

12, all with Astropitch/Woodentop playing surfaces

Contact:

Chris Wrigley

Address:

Fox Hall, Sedgwick, Kendal, Cumbria LA8 0JP

Telephone number:

015395-61241

E-mail:

fox.hall@btinternet.co.uk

Club website:

www.fox.hall.btinternet.co.uk/spartak_home1.htm

Internet discussion board:

-

Tournaments held:

Club tournaments plus the annual Westmorland Open in April/May.  The Club has also hosted International Grand Prix and International Open events and the UK & Ireland Internationals through its contacts with the National Football museum at Preston North End FC and the Homes of Football in Ambleside.

Other information:

ESTFA rules. New players always welcome. Instruction and equipment available. Visitors always welcome.

TEESIDE LIONS

Formed:

1973 as Stokesley Subbuteo Club, later to become Teesside Phoenix

No of members (approx.):

3 only

Club venue:

Usually Somerset Road, Guisborough

Transport:

-

Times and frequency of meetings:

Average of once per month, on a Thursday evening, but also affiliated to Yorkshire Phoenix

Cost of full membership:

Free

Club structure and playing format:

No format. Few members mean that no 'formal games' are played

Number of pitches:

2 available, 1 used

Contact:

Mike Parnaby or Ben Staples

Address:

-

Telephone number:

-

E-mail:

michael.parnaby@ntlworld.com

Club website:

None

Internet discussion board:

Part of the Subbuteo Players’ Forum

Tournaments held:

Held several International events for the British Circuit a few years ago, nothing recently

Other information:

Other players welcome to come along

WOLVERHAMPTON PANTHERS SC

Sponsored by The Shields Up Group

Formed:

2003 (as Wolverhampton Falcons)

No of members (approx.):

7 (5 League, 2 non-league)

Club venue:

Bushbury Community Centre, Northwood Park Road, Bushbury, Wolverhampton

Transport:

532 bus service from Wolverhampton.

Times and frequency of meetings:

Sundays (Monthly)

Cost of full membership:

£3 adults, £1 children per meeting.

Club structure and playing format:

Winter League Season (November – May), Mini-League (June-September), League Cup, Danny’s Allsorts Cup, Panthers Cup & Cup Winners Cup competed for throughout the year.

Number of pitches:

2

Contact:

Nigel Harris 

Address:

8 Lawrence Avenue, Perry Hall, Wednesfield, Wolverhampton, WV11 3PE

Telephone number:

07891731509

E-mail:

panthers@2153e.co.uk

Club website:

www.2153e.co.uk/panthers

Internet discussion board:

None

Tournaments held:

Wolverhampton Open & Panthers Open (formerly the Falcons Open) 

Other information:

Club is open to new members. In the near future, possible link to newly formed Wombourne Wildcats Subbuteo Club.

WORTHING FIVESTAR TFC

Sponsored by www.thatsmagnificent.com

Formed:

1982

No of members (approx.):

15

Club venue:

Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex

Transport:

Easily accessible from the A259. Ample parking

Times and frequency of meetings:

Tuesday nights, 7pm to 10pm, weekly

Cost of full membership:

No annual fee. £2 subs payable each meeting

Club structure and playing format:

The first half of the season is used for the 4 cup competitions.  There is a qualification period of 8 weeks for each competition - positions at the end of the eight week period are used to seed players for each of the cup competitions.  The second half of the season is used for the league. Full details available here

Number of pitches:

4

Contact:

Shaun Allison

Address:

-

Telephone number:

07854297263

E-mail:

shaun_allison@hotmail.com

Club website:

www.worthing-subbuteo-tablefootball.co.uk

Internet discussion board:

Part of the Subbuteo Players’ Forum

Tournaments held:

The club hosts a national open tournament annually - usually held on the August Bank Holiday weekend.  A Christmas friendly tournament was also introduced in 2004.

Other information:

A number of club members are active participants in national and international tournaments.

YORKSHIRE PHOENIX TFC

Formed:

2004

No of members (approx.):

16

Club venue:

Shipp Inn, Swinefleet and Middlestown,Wakefield

Transport:

-

Times and frequency of meetings:

Weekly (generally)

Cost of full membership:

Super League: £10, Local Premier: free

Club structure and playing format:

Super League and Local league for local players

Number of pitches:

10 available

Contact:

Paul Lawrenson

Address:

10 Danesleigh Dr, Middlestown, Wakefield, WF4 4TB

Telephone number:

0771 3401988

E-mail:

paullawrenson177@hotmail.com

Club website:

www.yorkshiresubbuteo.co.uk

Internet discussion board:

Part of the Subbuteo Players’ Forum

Tournaments held:

2004 English Satellite and Yorkshire Open

Other information:

New players welcome - beginners and experienced