Hatzer is history-maker

Hove Edge BC's Keith Hatzer has become the first ever Yorkshire CGBA president to have two one-year spells in office.

The 57-year-old NHS administration clerk from Greetland was confirmed as Yorkshire president for 2017 at the county body’s AGM at Mirfield Old Bank BC last Saturday.

Hatzer, a colourful character, was previously the Yorkshire president in 2012.

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He explained that Yorkshire’s male presidents did the job for two years until the merger with the ladies’ county body in 2008.

The role then became a one-year job and many of the suitable candidates had since had a 12 month spell at the helm.

Halifax BC’s David Armitage had nominated Hatzer for a second stint and he was delighted to accept.

“It is an absolute honour,” said Hatzer, who is expecting a hectic summer supporting the county teams and attending meetings.

Hatzer said he greatly appreciated the support of his wife Donna in fulfilling his duties.