Tough Start for County League Women

The Lincs indoor county (Trudy Bates) League didn’t start well for Stamford women - humbled by Spalding 126-55, conceding all 14 points.

So it was a tough baptism for several players making their league debut but they quickly appreciated the standard needed to compete at this level and will no doubt be better for the experience.

Result

Lincs Women’s League (South): Spalding 126 (14pts) Stamford 55 (0). Stamford names only. L Tuck, V Shackleton, M Holroyd, C Ford lost19-20; J Lonslow, A Preston-Bambridge, R March, S Suffling lost 19-39; J Benns, J Scholes, A Northen, S Henshaw lost 8-35; M Christie, V Du’Kett, E Wallace, P Jones lost 9-36.

BIG DENNY CHALLENGE

Spalding IBC, National champions of the EIBA Inter-club Denny Cup, face local rivals Stamford IBC as they begin their defence of their title on Saturday, November 5.

It will be a titanic struggle for Stamford, against a side with international credentials but captain Tony Barwell has chosen loyalty, with an eye to the future and which he knows will be determined to give a good account of themselves.

Simultaneously, Stamford women will play Sleaford in the Yetton Trophy. A team has yet to be selected.

Denny Cup: Stamford ( v Spalding) 10 am, November 5: Home - T Barwell, W Morris, B Warters, A Warrington; W Aspinall, D Miller, O Aspinall, J Earl; Away - P Dalliday, M Linnell, N Wright, S Law; R Allam, M Ramsden, C Ballard, R Martin.

National Over 60 Double Rink Team

Stamford IBC ‘A’ will play Peterborough at home and away simultaneously in the EIBA Over 60 Double Rink competition on November 8 at 10 am. The aggregate score will decide the winner, who will face Stamford B on November 29.

Stamford A home rink - T Barwell, K Rippin, B Warters T Collins; away - R Allam, M Linnell, T Scarr, R Martin.

Christmas Open Fours Tournament Entry Forms Available

Entries for the annual Stamford IBC Christmas Open Fours tournament on December 28 are now available from reception at the club in Exeter Gardens. Cost is £20 a team with cash prizes available. Teams are guaranteed four seven-end sessions, with points award for match wins and ends won. Closing date is December 15. Food is available if booked in advance.

Club Competitions Now Open for Entries

Entry forms can now be accepted for Stamford IBC internal club competitions, with a closing date of November 15. Cost is £1 per player, per competition which includes, singles, pairs, triples and fours as well as open seniors, novices and mixed competitions.