A full field endured some very wet conditions for the traditional opening day of the Manchester Captains Society season at Bramhall.

Making light of the conditions were winning pair Ian Wilbur and Brian Holt from Turton who amassed a fine haul of 44 points to take the top prizes in the Founders competition.

The day was also the traditional start of the reign of the new officials with Hazel Grove’s Robbie Phillips becoming the new society Captain, taking over from Withington’s Harry Prow.

Joining Robbie in the top office is Barry Swainson of Reddish Vale who has become the new society President and Coln Shadbolt was appointed as the new vice Captain.