Winter Season 2023/24 & Summer Season 2024

The Summer Season concluded on 23rd August with Military D crowned as the Champion of Champions after they defeated Shop Assistants in the final at the Richmond Club, 281-265.

The Winter Season  will commence on Friday, 13th September.

Welcome to our website

Welcome to the official website of the Hereford and District Invitation Skittle League.

The Hereford and District Invitation Skittle League was formed in 1902 and today around 1,000 players compete in 52 teams from September to April every year.

Primarily, the competition is based in Hereford, however there are also venues at Clehonger, Credenhill, Withington and Wellington.

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Latest news

Feb 12

Skittle League History

12 February 2025

The names of all the teams enered in the League by Division and season from 1902 until the present day and the teams finishing 1st, 2nd and 3rd in each Division has now been completed and is available to view on the website.

Feb 06

In Memory - Stephen Apperley

6 February 2025

Stephen Apperley sadly passed away on Sunday 26th January 2025.

Stephen played for the Richmond Oilers and was there Secretary for over 20 years, and was a well liked and important member of the Hereford Skittles League Commitee even after the Richmond Oilers stopped playing in 2023.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Stephens wife and children

Stephens funeral will be held on March 6th at 10.15am at Hereford Crematorium, family have request no black, men to wear colourfu shirts (Hawaiian Style) and ladies in bright colourful dresses.

Jan 28

Charity Cup 2025

28 January 2025

With only 2 days remaining, the leauge have only received 6 entries for this years charity cup competiton.  If you haven't yet sent your entries you will need to send these ahead of the 30th January 2025.  Anyone needing an entry form please email the league secretary garuth2@gmail.com and one will be forwarded to you.

Jan 13

Pairs 15th January 2025

13 January 2025

The pairs matches previously booked to take place at the Herdsman on Wednesday (15th January) will now take place at the Richmond Club.