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Monday, February 11 20:00
Burnley v Accrington
Result Lost 65-50
Monday, May 12 20:00
Accrington v Burnley
Result Lost 58-59
Monday, May 19 19:15
Todmorden v Accrington
Result Won 51-69
Wednesday, June 11 20:00
West Craven v Accrington Gala
Result Lost 61-57
Thursday, June 26 20:30
Darwen v Accrington
Result Won 55-59
Monday, July 14 20:00
Accrington v Darwen
Result Lost 57-59
Monday, Sept 22 20:00
Accrington v West Craven
Result Won60-51
Monday, Sept 29 20:00
Accrington v Todmorden
Result Won72-43
Monday, Sept 29 20:00
Accrington v Todmorden
Result Won72-43
Friday, Nov 14
End of Season Gala
Pioneer 79 v Colne v Burnley v Accrington
Result
Pioneer 149
Colne 118
Burnley 76
Accrington 56
Friendly League 2008
2008 Friendly League Results Div 2
North East Lancs Friendly League (NELF)The league runs between 1 March and 30 November each year, and the age groups for competitors (at 31 December) is:
- 10 years and under (min. age 9 years)
- 12 years and under
- 14 years and under
- Open
Each team swims a home and away against each other team on their division.
At the end of the season (usually November) there is a final gala, where the winners and runners up of Divisions 1 and 2 compete.
Feb 11
Burnley v Accrington
Result 65-50
The first gala of the season saw a loss for Accrington.
Away at Burnley with a changed team from last year we went down 65-50
May 12
Accrington v Burnley
Result 58-59
Accrington lost a second gala to Burnley in a very close match.
With 1 race to go the score stood at 57 all.
Burnley won the final match giving a final score of 58 - 59.
Well done to all swimmers
May 19
Todmorden v Accrington
Result 51-69
Accrington won their first gala of the year with a comfortable margin beating Todmorden by 18 pts, with a final score of 51 - 69.
Well done to all swimmers
Jun 11
West Craven v Accrington
Result 61-57
Accrington were looking to build on our initial success after their win against Todmorden in May. The coach departed at 6:30 pm on Wednesday llth June 2008 to arrive for the warm up at 7:45 pm with the first race underway by 8:00 pm.
This was the first time Accrington had swum against West Craven, so everyone was excited about swimming against an unknown squad. Unfortunately we lost this time 61-57, but we shall be looking forward to the re-match on home turf when the gala has been arranged for later in the summer.
A big well done to all our swimmers on the night for their total enthusiasm and commitment, and to the parents who volunteered to help on the night.
Jun 26
Darwen v Accrington
Result 55-59
The night was damp and nasty as everyone boarded the coach for the last away Gala of the season, but spirits were high as the coach left Hyndburn Leisure Centre for QEGS. Due to lack of traffic the coach arrived early and we weren't allowed into QEGS, so an impromptu party was had on the coach until they let us in.
Again another close and exciting Gala was had, with Accrington emerging victorious 55-59.
Well done to all our swimmers on the night for another fantastic Gala and we look forward to welcoming them to Hyndburn.
And a big thank you to all our volunteers on the night, without whom these Galas would be difficult to organize.
Jul 14
Accrington v Darwen
Result 57-59
A closely contested gala that was nip and tuck right to the end.
The final score was 57-59.
Well done to all our swimmers on the night for another fantastic Gala.
Sep 22
Accrington v West Craven
Result 60-51
With both sides fielding weakened teams, West Craven's depleated team couldnt match their home performance and Accrington finished the night in front. A final score of 60-51 left the team in good spirits and looking forward to the final gala of the season next week. Well done to all our swimmers on the night for another fantastic Gala.
Sep 29
Accrington v Todmorden
Result 60-51
Accrington recorded a massive win against Todmorden to claim their only double of the season. Winning 32 of the 40 races (4 unopposed) gave a score of 72-43. A great finish to the season
Nov 14
End of Season Gala
Colne Pool
The North East Lanes Friendly League Final was held at Colne Pool on Friday 14th November between Pioneer 79, Colne, Burnley and Accrington.
We were up against 3 very good teams, Pioneer 79 who were the 1st Division Champions, Colne the runners-up in the same division and Burnley who were the 2nd Division Champions.
Although we didn't win any of the races in the gala, we came 2nd in 3 races and we also had several 3rd's which was an excellent achievement. Eight records were broken on the night all from Pioneer who won the event overall as well with 149 points, Colne 118 points, Burnley 76 points and Accrington 56 points.
Our swimmers recorded 17 PBS on the night.
Next year we will once again be against Great Harwood Otters, who have come back into our Division with Burnley taking their place in the 1st Division.
We would like to thank all our swimmers who took part, some swimming in a Friendly League gala for the first time, for their enthusiasm and commitment on the night and we look forward to the coming challenges next season.
Michael Phillips - Team Manager
| Galas | W | L | D | Pts | Position | |
| Division 1 | ||||||
| Pioneer 79 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1st |
| Colne | 8 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 10 | 2nd |
| Haslingden | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 3rd |
| Ramsbottom | 8 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 4th |
| Great Harwood | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5th |
| Division 2 | ||||||
| Burnley | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 1st |
| Accrington | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2nd |
| Darwen | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2nd |
| West Craven | 8 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 2nd |
| Todmorden | 8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5th |