spectator

editor BRIAN LOVEGROVE
brianlovegrove@frederique.fsnet.co.uk

MEN'S FIRSTS OPPONENTS AND TRAVEL DETAILS

FOR COMING SEASON

As can be seen from the list opposite, most of the teams are familiar opponents, and journeys will probably be day trips not requiring overnight stays.

From Havant expected total distances and travel time to venues are as follows:-

Birmingham University
154 mls 2hrs 45mins

Bourneville
154mls 2hrs 45 mins

Fareham
10.3mls 15mins

Guildford
41mls 55mins

Old Georgians
54mls 1hr 5mins

Plymouth
172mls 3hrs 31mins

Stourport
154mls 2hrs 48mins

Bath
84.6mls 2hrs 04mins

Whitchurch
157mls 2hrs 43mins

Havant are now in West league, and now the longest journey will be to Plymouth.

Teams in their league are:-

Birmingham University

Bourneville

Fareham

Guidlford

Old Georgians

Plymouth

Stourport

Bath

Whitchurch - Cardiff

1943.8 miles to travel

For example time taken to travel and time at club worked out to just over 13hrs for Birmingham game, last season, to arrive back at Havant.
To travel time must be added time for stops. If team coach is used, driver is only allowed to drive for 4hrs 30mins, then has to have a break of 30mins.
Travel times given means a good run, not slowed by traffic conditions, which means drivers time at wheel.
For players to arrive in good condition, it may be considered necessary to stop for refreshments, etc..