BRITISH TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP

BTC CONJURES UP SOME MAGICAL TIES - posted 18 January 2012

The draw for the preliminary first round proper of of the British team championship has produced some intriguing matches.

In the only preliminary round, Sheffield have a plum draw at home against ten times winners Wednesfield Aces with another high-octane home match against Hull awaiting the winners.

Reigning champions Poole begin their 2012 campaign against Exeter at Harbourside Park while beaten finalists Leicester face a difficult journey to South Wales where they take on East Newport on the tricky 'polo' track.

Fast emerging Stockport will be pleased with their draw, a home match against Newport while Ipswich will not relish the trip to rejuvenated Swindon.

The full draw is:
 
Preliminary Round - date to be arranged
Sheffield  v  Wednesfield

Round One - 17th June 2012, 2pm start
Birmingham  v  Hethersett
Bury  v  Edinburgh
East Newport  v  Leicester
Hellingly  v  Horspath
Poole  v  Exeter
Sheffield or Wednesfield  v  Hull
Stockport 2006  v  Newport
Swindon  v  Ipswich

The draw was conducted by Competition Manager Pete Ward along with Tony Mann Bury, Louise Watson of Sheffield and Trevor Hulton from Stoke.