Only six clubs, playing each other three times over an 18-week summer season, will play in  a revamped and recently ECB accrediated Dorset League League in 2024.
Dorset’s top tier has been split into Premier One and Two divisions, with champions Wimborne defending their 2023 crown against Bere Regis, Broadstone, Dorchester, Poole Town and Sherborne
Premier Two: comprises Blandford, Chalke Valley, relegated Christchurch, Hamworthy Recreation, Martinstown, and Swanage.
Clubs must meet certain criteria in important areas including, but not limited to, ground grading and youth systems, affecting their ranking in the league system.
There is an interesting turnaround for Hamworthy Recreation and Swanage, both of whom were in line for relegation from Division One after finishing in the bottom two last season.
The pair have instead effectively been given a promotion to Premier Two.
Compton House and Marnhull are also big winners, jumping one tier to County Division One despite finishing fourth and fifth respectively in Division Two last season.
Elsewhere, Parley Seconds have taken a big drop of four divisions from County Division Two to Division Six East.
There is an increase in the number of teams, with 81 competing in 2024 compared to the 75 that finished the 2023 season.

Ventnor won the Isle of Wight indoor six-a-side championships after emphatic victories over Northwood and Ryde.
Ben Attrill (39), George Watts (35), Ross Whyte (28) and Ben Woodhouse (27) all 'retired' as Ventnor ran up a formidable 170-2 in the semi-final, Northwood replying with 101-3 (Kevin Cooper 25), Watts taking 2-12.
Ryde, who overwhelmed Island Bakeries (90) in their semi-final, were rushed out for 60 (Mark Oatley 20) by Ventnor, Attrill and Watts sharing four of the wickets. Ventnor romped to a six-wicket win.
George Watts's presence in the cup winning team will get island tongues wagging on whether the New Milton captain will play SPL cricket at Steephill next summer.