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Martin Hickman

Team: Bebington ParkDivision: League 3Last updated: 9/29/2026

Rating

730

Current Handicap

11
Honours
Season:

62

Matches Played

32

Wins

30

Losses

52%

Win Rate

8.6

Avg Win Margin

7.2

Avg Loss Margin

19-11

Home Record

13-19

Away Record

Milestones

Career

No career milestones yet — keep bowling!

Next goal: 50 Wins32/50

Season Highlights

No season milestones recorded yet.

Handicap Trend

All Time · 62 matches

+11 Rising
5 Aug21 Jul3 Jun25 Apr4 Jul18 May13 Jul17 Aug-1371115
Started0
Lowest0
Current11
Win Percentage(40%)
52%
score+0.03→contribution+0.01
Avg Winning Margin(25%)
8.6
score+0.10→contribution+0.02
Avg Losing Margin(15%)
7.2
score+0.13→contribution+0.02
Recent Form (last 20)(10%)
55%
score+0.10→contribution+0.01
Opponent Strength(10%)
698
score-0.32→contribution-0.03
Weighted Score+0.034
Sample Size Confidence
68%(62/75 matches)
Rating1017 → shrunk 1012→ adjusted 712
Recent 3-Season Rating (2024, 2025, 2026)730
Recency Blend40% (44 recent matches)
Final Blended Rating719
Handicap11

Formula: Rating = 1000 + (weighted score × 500). Each factor is normalized to −1…+1, multiplied by its weight, then summed. Bayesian shrinkage: the raw rating is pulled toward 1000 by a confidence factor (matches ÷ 75), so players with few games don't get extreme handicaps. Recency blend: the shrunk all-time rating is blended with a separate rating from the seasons selected in Handicap Calculation Years (currently 2024, 2025, 2026), weighted up to 40% based on recent match volume (30+ matches = full 40%). Players with no recent matches keep their all-time rating unchanged. Rating is mapped to handicap 0–15 (lower = stronger).

League

32W30L62 matches·51.6% win rate
ClubSeasonsDivision(s)PWLWin %
Bebington Park2021–2026League 362323051.6%
DateOpponentH/AScoreResultMarginCompetitionDivision
8/17/2026Tony LakeH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
8/14/2026Jane WrightA21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
8/7/2026Martin SomervilleH21-4WIN+17LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2026Eddie ThomasA21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/27/2026Margaret LewisH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/20/2026Stewart JacksonH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/20/2026Stewart JacksonH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
7/17/2026Debbie RobertsA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
7/13/2026Keith BarlowH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
7/6/2026John LeeceA14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2026Hayley JonesA21-19WIN+2LeagueLeague 3
6/22/2026Stephen CorriganA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
6/15/2026Doreen OMahonyA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
6/8/2026Frazer PollockA16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
6/5/2026Martin HargreavesH21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
5/29/2026Paul FouldsA11-21LOSS-10LeagueLeague 3
5/18/2026Darren HallH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/8/2026Nancy BrabanderH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
4/24/2026Zoe NunnA9-21LOSS-12LeagueLeague 3
8/22/2025Ronald WhyteA10-21LOSS-11LeagueLeague 3
8/15/2025Cathy KavanaghH21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
8/11/2025Roy RogerA21-3WIN+18LeagueLeague 3
7/25/2025Jo HebblewhiteA21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/7/2025Philip TaylorA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
7/4/2025Pat McloughlinH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
6/13/2025Dave HillA21-6WIN+15LeagueLeague 3
6/9/2025Summer HenningH21-9WIN+12LeagueLeague 3
6/6/2025Graham HamblettA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
5/23/2025Keith BennettA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
5/16/2025Terry ScottH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
5/2/2025Eddie ThomasH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
4/25/2025Peter MaddocksA7-21LOSS-14LeagueLeague 3
8/5/2024Ray PoustieA18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
8/2/2024Phil MountfordH19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
7/19/2024Liam HowardA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
7/15/2024Howard FernH21-20WIN+1LeagueLeague 3
7/12/2024Brenda MooreA20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
6/24/2024Luke RoweH21-17WIN+4LeagueLeague 3
6/21/2024vs Port Sunlight Village & Works BH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
6/3/2024Mathew HindleyA19-21LOSS-2LeagueLeague 3
5/31/2024David BaileyA21-18WIN+3LeagueLeague 3
5/24/2024Anita MeldrumH20-21LOSS-1LeagueLeague 3
5/13/2024Lesley ElkinsH21-7WIN+14LeagueLeague 3
5/3/2024Gary CullenA2-21LOSS-19LeagueLeague 3
8/11/2023Brian MoranH21-16WIN+5LeagueLeague 3
7/31/2023vs Bromborough PoolH16-21LOSS-5LeagueLeague 3
7/21/2023Donald ClarkA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
7/14/2023Eric AndersonH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
7/3/2023vs Albany BA21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
6/30/2023Colin WilsonH21-8WIN+13LeagueLeague 3
6/23/2023vs Port Sunlight Village & Works BH21-11WIN+10LeagueLeague 3
5/22/2023Neil PowellH14-21LOSS-7LeagueLeague 3
5/12/2023Carol EvansA15-21LOSS-6LeagueLeague 3
8/19/2022Dave GriffithsA1-21LOSS-20LeagueLeague 3
8/5/2022Brian MoranA21-14WIN+7LeagueLeague 3
7/29/2022Joan GoudieH21-5WIN+16LeagueLeague 3
7/8/2022Frederick ShawA12-21LOSS-9LeagueLeague 3
6/17/2022Derek AyreH21-13WIN+8LeagueLeague 3
4/29/2022Allen BennettH18-21LOSS-3LeagueLeague 3
4/22/2022Diane BibbyA6-21LOSS-15LeagueLeague 3
7/5/2021Derek ThomasH21-10WIN+11LeagueLeague 3
6/14/2021Rodney WatkinsA3-21LOSS-18LeagueLeague 3
Cec Hannay Rose Bowl4 games · 1W
20262 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundGary WoodUpton Victory Hall B21-18WINWON
Round of 16 RoundBill DowTixall13-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 32 RoundPaul LewisGladstone B9-21LOSSLOST
20221 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary Round* Ian JonesNew Brighton Quarry Vikings0-21LOSSLOST
Cartwright Cup4 games · 1W
20253 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundJayne EcclesTixall B21-17WINWON
Semi Final RoundStephen MarksPensby8-21LOSSWON
Final RoundJack KileyHeswall RBL17-21LOSSLOST
20231 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters Round* Les SharrocksUpton Victory Hall12-21LOSSLOST
Stott Cup4 games · 1W
20263 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundSteven HinesNaval Club19-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundTony RatcliffeUpton Victory Hall14-21LOSSWON
Final RoundTony ThelwellTixall B4-21LOSSLOST
20251 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Preliminary RoundRobbie DeanTixall B21-17WINLOST
Doctor Dawson Victory Cup2 games · 0W
20261 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundJoy RynkiewiczRoyden Hall17-21LOSSLOST
20241 round
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Round of 16 RoundPaul CottamLever Club8-21LOSSLOST
Frank Hurst Trophy2 games · 0W
20252 rounds
RoundOpponentTeamScoreResultTeam
Quarters RoundDavid OwenCammell Laird12-21LOSSWON
Semi Final RoundPaul WilliamsUpton Victory Hall10-21LOSSLOST

Current Streak

1losses

In a slump

Longest Win Run

8

Career best winning streak

Longest Loss Run

5

Career worst losing streak

Last 580% win rate
LWWWW
Last 1080% win rate— steady
LWWWWWWWWL
OpponentWLTotalWin %Last Met
Eddie Thomas11250%7/31/2026
Stewart Jackson202100%7/20/2026
Port Sunlight Village & Works B11250%6/21/2024
Brian Moran202100%8/11/2023
Tony Lake0110%8/17/2026
Jane Wright101100%8/14/2026
Martin Somerville101100%8/7/2026
Margaret Lewis101100%7/27/2026
Debbie Roberts101100%7/17/2026
Keith Barlow101100%7/13/2026
Biggest Win
Roy Roger (+18)8/11/2025
Heaviest Defeat
Dave Griffiths (-20)8/19/2022
Best Season
202562% · 13 matches
Worst Season
202442% · 12 matches
Form Arc (1st half → 2nd half)
42% → 61%improving
Avg Opponent Rating Faced
67157 known · 5 unknown
vs Strong Opponents (rating ≥ 1000)
0-10% win rate
vs Weak Opponents (rating < 1000)
30-2654% win rate
League 351.6%
32W·30L·62 played

Debut

Jun 14, 2021

Latest

Aug 17, 2026

Seasons Active

6 (5.2 yr span)

Matches / Season

10.3 (62 total)

Seasons

202120222023202420252026