NEWSLETTER – APRIL 2023
ROUND ROBINS
The popular Tuesday and Friday Round Robins will continue in 2023. Hosted by Peter and Lynne Smith, these sessions are an ideal way of meeting other members of the club. Bowlers of any standard, both experienced players and those new to the game, are very welcome to take part.
The first Round Robin of the season will take place on Tuesday 4th April. Please arrive for registration by 9.45am to enable a prompt 10.00am start.
BERNARD O’MALLEY VICE-PRESIDENT’S TROPHY – OPEN DOUBLES
Entries are now being taken for the Club’s Open Doubles competition. The Bernard O’Malley Vice-President’s Trophy will take place on Saturday 29th April.
The fee is £10 per pair with starting times at 10.00 am, 10.45 am, 11.30 am and 12.15 pm.
The competition is again being sponsored by the Birkdale Insurance Group and total prize money will be £540.00, paid out as follows :-
Winners – £200.00 ; Runners-Up – £100.00
Semi-Finalists – £60.00 ; Quarter-Finalists – £30.00
To enter please contact Chris Harding (07761733024) or Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com )
All games will be 21 up, with 3 on the card.
SPRING PAIRS
The first one-day club competition of the season will take place on Saturday 8th April, when we will be playing for the Spring Pairs Trophy. This will be a random doubles, with pairings being drawn on the day. Please register by 11.45 am for a 12.00 pm start.
SUBSCRIPTIONS
Members are reminded that subscriptions should be paid as soon as possible. The rates for the 2023 season are as follows :-
Membership subscription – £30.00
Team Players’ subscription – £45.00
The basic membership subscription is £30.00. Members playing for one or more of our league teams pay an additional £15.00 i.e. £45.00 in total.
Payment can be made online directly to the Club’s bank account :
Sort Code : 30 97 88 Account Number : 01007849
If paying by bank transfer, please notify Mike Milne by text (07752352065) or email (michaelmilne66@outlook.com)
Alternatively, subscriptions can be sent to Mike Milne (Treasurer) at the following address :-
Mike Milne, 20 Coudray Road, Southport PR9 9NL
CLUB COMPETITION DATES
Sunday 23rd April – Rose Bowl – singles handicap with plate (12.00 pm start)
Sunday 30th April – Blowick Cup Champion of Champions – invitation singles (12.00 pm start)
Saturday 27th May – Vice-Presidents Trophy – non-random pairs – no plate (12.00 pm start)
Saturday 17th June – Ladies’ Championship – ladies’ singles (12.00 pm start)
Sunday 25th June – Championship Cup – men’s scratch singles, no plate (12.00 pm start)
Sunday 16th July – President’s Cup – singles handicap with plate (11.00 am start)
Sunday 30th July – Chairman’s Shield – non-random doubles – no plate (12.00 start)
TBC – Floodlit Trophy – non-random doubles
TBC – Last Chance Cup – random doubles with plate
ELECTRICAN
Thanks to everyone who responded with suggestions.
The job has now been completed and we have 2 Electricians on file to contact for future requirements.
BLACKPOOL SPRING BOWLS FESTIVAL
Congratulations to SUE DAVIES and DEBBIE BARNES on winning the Ladies Plate Doubles at the recent Blackpool Spring Bowls Festival.
The prize was presented by Brian Duncan Multiple Waterloo Champion of yesteryear.
