1. Information for new teams

2. History
The Potters Bar & district Crib League was set up in 1983 to provide competitive crib for pubs and clubs around the area. 16 teams compete in a variety of League, Cup knock-out and mini-leagues with separate pairs & singles competitions.
We play every Monday night from October - May
The league play the standard 6 card cribbage (5 for pairs). League matches are of 9 separate games - 5 doubles and 4 singles games. Each game consists of 3 legs up to 121 points.

3. Season The season consists of a number of competitions: League
Mike Russle
Knock-out Cup
Shields
Singles
Pairs
The league is split into 2 division of 8 teams, each playing each other home and away (14 games in all). 2 teams are promoted/relegated each year
The MR Cup is a straight knock-out between teams. For first round losers, a “plate” trophy is also played.
The shields are a mini league between 7 teams. Winners of the 2 leagues go forward to a final
Individual players play in a knockout competition at 8 venues. The winners from the 8 venues meet in the final.
Similar to the singles, this is a competition for pairs.

4. Typical Calendar October 10, 2005 1 League 1 October 17, 2005 23
League 3
October 31, 2005 4
League 4
November 7, 2005 5
Mike Russell 1st Round
November 14, 2005 6
League 5
November 21, 2005 7
Pairs 1st Round
November 28, 2005 8
League 6
December 5, 2005 9
League 7
December 12, 2005 10
Shield League 1
December 19, 2005 11
Shield League 2
January 9, 2006 12
League 8
January 16, 2006 13
Singles 1st Round
January 23, 2006 14
League 9
January 30, 2006 15
Shield League 3
February 6, 2006 16
Shield League 4
February 13, 2006 17
MR 2nd Rd/1st Rd Plate
February 20, 2006 18
League 10
February 27, 2006 19
League 11
March 6, 2006 20
League 12
March 13, 2006 21
Shield League 5
March 20, 2006 22
Shield League 6
March 27, 2006 23
League 13
April 3, 2006 24
League 14
April 10, 2006 25
Mike Russell/Plate Semi-final
April 24, 2006 26
Shield Semi-Final
May 8, 2006 27
Pairs Final
May 15, 2006 28
Shield Final
May 22, 2006 29
Singles Final
June 5, 2006 30
Mike Russell/Plate Final

5. The games
Matches start at Games will usually go on until – 11pm.
All matches consist of 9 games. 5 games are for pairs, and four games are for singles. In total 14 ‘opportunities’ to play are available each match. Teams ideally consist of 7 people who therefore play 2 games each.
Each game consists of three legs of standard crib. First to 121 points is the winner. If a team wins 2-0, the third leg is not required.
For pairs, 5 cards are dealt, with one each being discarded into the ‘crib’. For singles games, six cards are dealt, with two cards each being discarded into the ‘crib’.
Players cut for first box – lowest card winning. 2nd crib reverts to the opposing team. If a third leg is required, another cut to decide box is made.

6. Points
For the league and shield, 1 point is won for each leg won. In addition the winning team also collects a bonus two points.
For example, a 5-4 win would result in 7 points for the winner, and 4 for the losing tea. A 7-2 win would give the winners 9 points and the losers 2. A typical league table is shown below.

7. Results Cards
The home captains is responsible for completing a results card, getting a signature from the opposing captain, and retaining until the end of the season.
The captains should also arrange to text in the result so the web-site can be updated immediately. Text to:

8. Catering
Each home side is responsible for providing some light refreshments for the players of both sides (usually served around pm). This can simply be some sandwiches or rolls or basic hot food like sausage rolls.
Many of the clubs and pubs provide this free of charge. However, other teams runs a simple football scratch card to fund the cost of food.
These cards are available from the League – please ask a committee member.

9. AGM
Each year around September we hold an AGM to elect the committee, make proposals, and to hear reports from the League officials.
The treasurer also sets the League fees, which are currently £45 per annum per team. These fees go towards the cost of administration, and for trophies which are also presented on the night.

10. Committee Les Berry 07711 019313 Patrice Mulligan Les Berry
Chairman
Patrice Mulligan
Treasurer
Peter Creed
Secretary
Les Berry
Neil Appleyard
Ordinary member

11. www.pbcrib.co.uk Website
A website provides all the information on the league including:
Fixtures
League tables
Results
Team information – venues and maps
Committee
Calendar
Downloads – league rules, results cards, fixture cards, crib guide etc
Links to other crib websites
Previous winners

14. Teams Barnet Con Club Black Horse
65, Blackhorse Lane, South Mimms, EN6 3PS
BSCA
The Centre, Mays Lane, Barnet, EN5 2DY
Builders
3, Albert Rd, East Barnet, EN4 9SH
The Sebright
9, Alston Rd, Barnet, EN5 4ET
Lord Kitchener
49, East Barnet Rd, Barnet, EN4 8RN
Players
St. Albans Rd, South Mimms, Potters Bar, EN6 3PN
PB Cricket Club
12-15 Orchard Parade, Mutton Lane, PB, EN6 3AZ
Jokers
Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, EN6 4AG
Railway Bell
133 East Barnet Rd, Barnet, EN4 8RF
The Plough
Cattlegate Road, Enfield, EN2 9DJ
Chequers
Coopers Lane, Potters Bar, Hertfordshire, EN6 4AG
Woodhouse
Woodhouse Road, Friern Barnet
Mitre
58 High Street, Barnet, EN5 5SJ
Southgate Compton CC
Hadley Field, Chalk Lane, Cockfosters, EN4 9JG