Bateman & Per Ardua handicap knockout competitions

Established in 1960, the Bateman Shield and Per Ardua competitions are open to all clubs entering our County League. To reduce administration and encourage more teams to enter, all County League teams are considered to be entering at the start of the season, unless they specifically opt-out.

Teams play full-length matches with an initial handicap of goals based on their position in the County League. This evens out the chances of the teams and allows for closer competition. It also gives lower-placed teams a greater opportunity of winning against higher-placed teams.

The Premier Division, Division 1 Red and Division 1 Blue play in the Bateman competition and Divisions 2-5 in the Per Ardua competition. Both competitions are played throughout the season culminate in finals which are played at the end of the season.

Competition dates

The first 2 rounds are 'play-by' dates. This gives teams the flexibility to mutually arrange fixtures on a date to suit both teams, with the possibility of freeing up a Saturday. If you cannot agree on a date the play by date must be used.

The quarter finals, semi finals and finals are fixed dates in the netball calendar. These games will be played at central venue and neutral umpires will be provided (see Rule 5).

Resources

• More information and handicaps for Bateman and Per Ardua 2011/12.

Please note the below resources are from last season. Updated documents will be available shortly.

• Rules for 2010/11.
• Results sheet for 2010/11.

Results from previous seasons