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A clash of dates involving the men’s county team finals, for which Stamford Indoor Bowls Club has qualified, and the club’s own internal championships this weekend, has caused competition secretary Derek King more than a few headaches.
A clash of dates involving the men’s county team finals, for which Stamford Indoor Bowls Club has qualified, and the club’s own internal championships this weekend, has caused competition secretary Derek King more than a few headaches.
But the jovial former farmer took it all in his stride to ensure no players were compromised and left with difficult choices.
As a result all those involved in the Stamford A v Lincoln South/North final at Louth on Saturday will have the chance to challenge for club titles the following day, with several players making multiple appearances.
Among them are Adam Warrington and Chris Ballard, who on Tuesday fought out a tight battle in the semi-final of the men’s singles, which Warrington edged 21-17. He now faces singles circuit specialist Jeff Pitt in the final in a bid to win the title for only the second time in 20 years.
The Stamford-based accountant also features in the men’s rinks and triples - both against Ballard teams.
Elsewhere, Richard Allam makes a farewell appearance in the Open Senior singles against former darts impresario Bernie Crouch before moving to Boston next season. Tony Barwell faces fast-improving Kevin Tuck in the sets singles.
All but one of the women’s events will be staged in a packed programme on Saturday from noon.
Chris Ballard (left) & Adam Warrington
CLUB FINALS TIMING
CLUB FINALS TIMING
Saturday
12 noon
Women’s rinks: C Ford, J Brennan, E Wallace, S Suffling v M King, P Jones, L Tuck, J Scholes.
3 pm
Women’s pairs: S Suffling & C Ford v J Brennan & E Wallace;
Novice Cup: L Tuck, P Collins, K Tuck v S Clinkard, C Watson, B Jackson.
5 pm
Women’s singles: C Ford v S Suffling;
Mixed pairs: M & J Holroyd v H Gordon & P Jones.
Sunday
Sunday
10.30 am
Mixed triples: M King, D King, A McNaughton v M & J Holroyd, K Vinter;
Men’s rinks: A Warrington, S Downs, D Miller, M Dolby v W Aspinall, M Humphreys, O Aspinall, C Ballard.
1.30 pm
Men’s singles: J Pitt v A Warrington;
Open Over 65 singles: B Crouch v R Allam; Men’s pairs: D Miller & M Dolby v J Holroyd & S Harris;
Mixed rinks: J Brennan J & S Suffling, P Buckley v M King, R Downs, D King, A McNaughton.
4.30 pm
Men’s triples: D Miller, A Warrington, M Dolby v W Aspinall, O Aspinall, C Ballard.
Sets Singles: T Barwell v K Tuck
Ladies Triples: M King, J Barwell, P. Jones v J Bourne, M Hulbert, M Holroyd.
*Start times after the first sessions are approximate, allowing players at least 30 minutes break between finals. Dress code is greys ( or black) with own choice of top.
FINAL TEAM AT FULL STRENGTH
FINAL TEAM AT FULL STRENGTH
After rising to the occasion to beat Spalding in their final Lincs League (South) fixture to overtake local rivals Grantham, Stamford A field a full-strength side to play northern section champions Lincoln in the county final at Louth on Saturday (2pm).
Lincoln won their league by just three points against fast-finishing Horncastle, including a 10-4 defeat at Louth.
Stamford A: R Allam, C Ballard, M Linnell, R Martin; T Barwell, K Rippin, B Warters, T Collins; M Humphreys, W Morris, N Wright, A Warrington; W Aspinall, D Miller, O Aspinall, M Dolby. Dress code greys (or black) with club shirt.
BOWLS TASTER SESSION
BOWLS TASTER SESSION
Stamford IBC is offering another taster session for all the family at its Exeter Gardens stadium on Sunday April 23between 10 am and 4pm.
Experienced players and coaches will be on hand to introduce the game and equipment is provided free of charge.
SENIORS FINISH SECOND
SENIORS FINISH SECOND
Stamford’s senior bowlers confirmed their second place in the Lincs Over 60s (South) table behind Lincoln A with a comprehensive 59-shot defeat of third place Boston A. They claimed all 14 points in a one-sided match in which John Holroyd’s quartet of Ron Blake, Graham Patrickson and Geordie King took the rink honours. Lincoln will play Scunthorpe in a play-off for County bragging rights.
Lincs Over 60s League (South): Stamford 111 (14 pts) Boston A 52 (0). Stamford names only: T Barwell, I Hall, D Ford, T Collins won 27-12; R Blake, G Patrickson, G King, J Holroyd won 28-10; J Bourne, P Linnell, D Bruce, K Vinter won 28-12; B Crouch, S Miner, N Crees, T Scarr won 28-18.
EIBA National Competitions for 2023/24
EIBA National Competitions for 2023/24
Whilst entries for the Summer Nationals close on Sunday 16 April there is still plenty of time to enter the individual winter competitions. Entries cost £4.50 per player and must be received by the EIBA by Sunday 4th June 2023.
This year features a new competition for novices and is a singles event. This is for players who have not yet played any Individual National Competitions, either as a named entrant or part of a Pairs, Triples or Fours. It will be the first to 21 who wins.
Entries can now be made direct to the EIBA using their new Competition Entry Portal at https://eibacomps.co.uk/season/9/1
We are sad to report that ex member Ken Germany sadly passed away on 23rd March age 87 after a long illness. As well as playing bowls at at Stamford Indoor Bowls he played for the Lincs VPs and at several outdoor clubs in Stamford.
The funeral with take place at Peterborough crematorium 16th May at 11am followed by a wake at Stamford Indoor Bowls Club.
Our thoughts are with his family.
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