South Derby have decided to withdraw from the British League after a number of successful years of national competition. Also pulling out from the men's competition are Basildon, who didn't compete in the second phase of this season.
The departure of South Derby, runners-up in Championship 4, provides an unexpected present for Grantham, who finished fourth in Championship 4. They will now join Portobello and Invicta Marlins in gaining promotion to Division 4 - a nice retirement gift for Grantham's Jim Caulfield, who is stepping down after 48 years' outstanding service as a coach.
Good news is that the League has received a number of strong applications from men's teams eager to join BWPL, ensuring that Division 5 will be really competitive next season.
The departure of South Derby, runners-up in Championship 4, provides an unexpected present for Grantham, who finished fourth in Championship 4. They will now join Portobello and Invicta Marlins in gaining promotion to Division 4 - a nice retirement gift for Grantham's Jim Caulfield, who is stepping down after 48 years' outstanding service as a coach.
Good news is that the League has received a number of strong applications from men's teams eager to join BWPL, ensuring that Division 5 will be really competitive next season.
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