HOLDERS Ipplepen have been drawn against Paignton 2nd XI in the first round of this season’s Aaron Printers Narracott Cup competition.
Pens, who defeated Dartington & Totnes in last year’s final will be at home to Paignton on May 8.
Dartington & Totnes, who have lost in the last three finals, have been handed a bye in the first round. They come in at the second phase when they entertain either Bovey Tracey or South Devon.
South Devon, back-to-back winners in 2001-02, have returned to the competition after an absence of five years.
Captains are reminded there will be a pre-competition meeting at South Devon CC on Tuesday, April 15 (7.30pm) when rule revisions will be agreed. Captains are asked to bring registration sheets to the meeting listing no more than 24 players. Also, their entry fees of £10.
Any proposals for rule changes need to be with the secretary by Monday, April 7
The full draw is:
First round: Bovey Tracey v South Devon, Ippelpen v Paignton (May 29); Barton v Chelston, Shaldon v Abbotskerswell (both May 15).
Second round: Barton v Stoke Gabriel, Dartington & Totnes v Bovey Tracey (both May 29); Shaldon v Babbacombe ( June 5), Torquay v Paignton (June 12).
Semi-finals (Stoke Gabriel, June 18) Babbacombe v Dartington & Totnes , Stoke Gabriel v Torquay date at Torquay on July 4.
Final: South Devon CC, Wednesday, July 9. Dartington v Torquay