The City Pool League has been in existence since the mid 1970's, although there are now few records of the early days. I've now in my seventh season as League Secretary, and can safely say that I don't know how my predecessors managed without computers, and my hat goes off to them, one and all.

Talking of my predecessors, I would like to thank some of the former League Secretaries and Chairmen that have passed through our doors over the years. The late Bob Rushton, the late Steve Ferguson, Breff Walton, and more recently Neil Bodger and Jamie Connolly, to name but a few. The League would not have stood the test of time over all these years without their tireless and dedicated support.

Looking through the Roll of Honour you will see that we have fairly comprehensive records going back to 1997/8, although information prior to this is fairly sparse. We will be pleased to hear from anyone who can help fill in the gaps in our records, or add any historical information about the League.

At one time the CPL ran leagues on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday nights, and in it's heyday boasted fourteen divisions on a Monday night, and three on a Wednesday and four on a Friday. At one time all three leagues played under the old EPA rules, but nine years ago the Wednesday league decided to play under BAPTO rules, and more recently decided to change again, this time to Blackball rules. Unfortunately, following the demise of the Wednesday League last season, we now just play on a Monday night, although still with a strong contingent of 96 teams.

The League has had some exceptional players pass by its tables over the years, and still boasts players that have represented England, and Ireland at National level. We also have a strong youth base, with players currently representing Warwickshire at a National level, and England at a European level. We can also lay claim to the current National Youth singles Champion, the European Junior singles Champion, the European Youth singles Champion, and no less than the World under 21's singles Champion.

Feel free to browse the site, and if you are a player of old that has any anecdotes, old photo's of interest, or any historical information, then please do not hesitate to contact me or the webmaster as we will be pleased to include anything relevant. These pages will be updated over a period of time.

Enjoy the site, and please come back soon.

Yours in sport

Andy Picknell
League Secretary