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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 almost 1,000 players compete in 53 teams from September to April every year. During the summer months the league runs a 6-a-side competition in which teams compete in sections with the winners qualifying for a Champion of Champions cup.
Primarily, the competition is based in Hereford, however there are also venues at Credenhill, Withington and Wellington.
Latest news
Lionel Probert - Lost Heads & Greyhound Dog
28 October 2026We are sorry to announce that Lionel Probert sadly passed away on Saturday 24th October.
Lionel was a founding member of Lost Heads & was their team Secretary from 1988/89 to the end of season 2012/13. He continued to play for Lost Heads until 2023/24 and won the League's Singles competition in 1995/96. Prior to Lost Heads he played for Greyhound Dog for many years.
The league has received this message from Lionel's Grandaughter:
In Loving Memory of Lionel ❤️
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Lionel Probert, who was a much-loved and familiar face within Lost Head skittles team for the past 40 years and other teams around Hereford before that.
Lionel had been part of the Lost Head team since its very first skittle night, playing every week and building so many wonderful memories and friendships along the way. Skittles was a huge part of his life, and Friday nights with the team were something he loved.
His passion for the team was also passed down to his son, Chris, who followed in his footsteps as both a player and a sticker from a young age, making it a special family connection that will always be remembered.
Lionel will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him, both on and off the skittle alley. As a family, we know how much the team meant to him and how many happy memories he made over the years. We are so grateful for the friendships, laughter and Friday nights that became such a special part of his life.❤️
We will be paying our respects to Lionel on the 19th November 2026, 10:15am at Hereford Cremation with a drink following. We would love to see as many people there as possible to celebrate Lionel’s life.
Week 6 Round-Up - 23 October 2026
25 October 2026Headlines
Tattibogoes beat Painters 'B' 366 to 332 in Division 1 to stay unbeaten at the top of the table, and Livin' On A Spare matched their 366 in a win over Buccaneers. Generals scored 350 in Division 3, and Wellies reached 338 in a 22-pin win over United Farmers in Division 2. Shop Assistants scored 342 in Division 4.
Spares and 40+ Scores
There were 102 spares this week: Division 1 had 42, Division 2 had 28, Division 3 had 17 and Division 4 had 15.
The highest spare was 18 pins, shared by Gary Jones (Wellies) and Craig Williams (GWRSA 'C'), both in Division 2.
40+ scores: ten players in total.
Division 1: Myles Gough (Buccaneers) 41 [15,6,7,13], Daniel Owens (Evans SC) 41 [12,12,8,9] Corey Delahay (Fire Brigade) 40 [12,8,13,7], Mark Smith (Livin' On A Spare) 40 [16,7,6,12].
Division 2: Gary Jones (Wellies) 47 [8,18,14,7], Adam Turner (Woodentops) 42 [7,8,12,15], Tracy Sissons (Brian's Northend Boys) 40 [6,13,12,9].
Division 3: Julian Gittens (City Sports) 41 [12,8,6,15].
Division 4: C Williams (Credenhill 'B') 40 [13,5,13,9], Katie Wood (Shop Assistants) 40 [9,14,9,8].
This Week's Results
To view all the results for week 6 click here
Pace Setters
Tattibogoes (Division 1) are the only unbeaten side, on 6 wins and 12 points. GWRSA 'B' lead Division 2 on 5 wins and 10 points. In Division 3, Ball Breakers, Bunch of Bankers, The Generals and Walt's Ramblers are level on 5 wins and 10 points. Marsh's Marauders lead Division 4 on 5 wins and 10 points.
Looking Forward to Next Week
Friday 30 October brings some strong pairings. In Division 1, leaders Tattibogoes host Livin' On A Spare, who sit fifth, and Lost Heads (sixth) face second-placed Painters 'B'. In Division 2, GWRSA 'B' (top) meet GWRSA 'C' (seventh), and Herdsman Lads (second) take on Vaga, who sit bottom of the table.
Division 3 has a title-chasing clash as Bunch of Bankers (level top) play Dead Men Walking (seventh), and The Generals (level top) host Trevor Williams. Division 4 features Marsh's Marauders (top) against Military GPO, while Credenhill 'B' (second) face bottom side The Volly Vikings.
For the full fixture details click here
RULE 16 - TIMES OF START OF MATCHES.
23 October 2026Can all teams please be aware of rule 16 (copied below) and make sure they are abiding by this.
16. TIMES OF START OF MATCHES.
All matches organised by the League shall start at 8.00 pm. All players shall be present on the alley and their names entered on the scoreboard by 8.15 pm the same evening. Captains are to ensure that all players bowl expeditiously in proper order. Permission to bowl in and out may only be given by the opposing Captain who shall be satisfied as to the reason for the request and shall be limited to only two players.
CIDER CUP 1st ROUND
22 October 2026The 1st round of the Cider Cup took place last night, 21st, only 3 games, Marsh's Marauders beat Con Men 6-4, Painters B beat Lost Heads 6-4 & Beevers beat Wellies 9-1, the next round will be on 25th November and there will be 8 games.