NEWSLETTER – MAY 2022
ROSE BOWL
The next club competition will take place on Sunday 15th May, when we will be playing for the Rose Bowl. This is a singles handicap with a plate competition for players losing in their first game.
Please register at the green by 11.45 am so that we can make the draw in time for a prompt 12.00 pm start.
CORONATION CUP UPDATE
The Coronation Cup has been progressing and results received since the last update are :-
Noreen Lewis 21, Chris Harding 18
Mike Milne 21, Alan Hatton 14
Dave White 21, John Townsend 14
Mark Rowlinson 21, Graham Meadow 19
Due to illness and other issues, the deadline for playing 1st Round games was extended to Sunday 8th May. Games in the 2nd Round, now to be played by Sunday 12th June, are as follows :-
Noreen Lewis (+6) v. Brian Sutton (+4) or Laurie Townson (+4)
Mike Milne (+2) v. Darren Edgerley (+4)
Dave White (+4) v. Bill Bloor (+2)
Chris Porter (Scratch) or John McCabe (+4) v. Terry Corfield (+2) or John Unsworth (+4)
Mark Rowlinson (+4) v. Pat McArthur (+2)
Roger Van Beever (+4) v. John Hughes (+4)
Jeff Brown (+4) v. Len Southworth (+2)
Peter Smith (+4) v. Chris Lancaster (+4)
Please inform Mike Milne (07752352065 / michaelmilne66@outlook.com) of the result when games have been played.
SOUTHPORT FEDERATION
The Southport Federation team started their season at the end of April when they took on Clwyd Dragons in Division 6 of the National League.
The home leg was played at Hesketh Bank and the team had a good 7-5 win against a strong Clwyd team. Among the winners were Chris Porter (21-19) and, winning the sweep, Kez Adams (21-9).
The away team travelled to North Wales, where they went down to a 9-3 defeat on the tricky green at Abergele Bowling Club. The three winners were kitty winner Darren Edgerley (21-9), Mark Wilde (21-10) and Chris Harding (21-16).
The result over the two legs was a 20-12 win for Clwyd Dragons. The team’s next National League fixture will be in June when they take on Eccles.
GREEN BOOKINGS
Please note that the green will be unavailable to members on the following dates due to private bookings :-
Saturday 18th June
Sunday 24th July
Sunday 7th August
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause
FORTHCOMING COMPETITION DATES
Sunday 29th May – Vice-Presidents Pairs Trophy – non-random doubles, enter as a pair. No plate. (12.00 pm start).
Sunday 10th July – President’s Cup – singles handicap, with plate (start time TBC)
Sunday 17th July – Championship Cup – men’s singles, played off scratch – no plate (12.00pm start).
Saturday 30th July – Ladies’ Championship – singles handicap, with early stages being played in a group format. (12.00 pm start).
Dates for our remaining club and open competitions will be posted as soon as possible.
In addition to the competitions already advertised, the Chairman’s Shield, Floodlit Trophy and Last Chance Cup will be held in August / September.