Embedded Files
Stamford Men’s ‘A’ team begin their defence of the Lincs League (South) title at Boston ‘B’ on Saturday (2pm) with the heavy defeat by Lincoln ‘A’ in last season’s play-off final at Louth hopefully only a distant memory.
Stamford Men’s ‘A’ team begin their defence of the Lincs League (South) title at Boston ‘B’ on Saturday (2pm) with the heavy defeat by Lincoln ‘A’ in last season’s play-off final at Louth hopefully only a distant memory.
The team includes some new players promoted from last year’s ‘B’ team but several still rusty on the indoor surface and looking to still hit the ground with delicate pace and precision.
The team includes some new players promoted from last year’s ‘B’ team but several still rusty on the indoor surface and looking to still hit the ground with delicate pace and precision.
Pete Linnell’s Stamford ‘B’ team entertain Grantham (2.10pm) simultaneously with new faces and different combinations keen to make a winning start against local rivals who have been strengthened with the closing of Newark IBC last year.
Pete Linnell’s Stamford ‘B’ team entertain Grantham (2.10pm) simultaneously with new faces and different combinations keen to make a winning start against local rivals who have been strengthened with the closing of Newark IBC last year.
Stamford A: T Barwell (capt), K Rippin, M Linnell, R Martin; W Aspinall, A McNaughton, O Aspinall, J Earl; M Humphreys, D Heffernan, N Wright, A Warrington; C Ballard, M Ramsden, K Vinter, B Warters.
Stamford B: P Linnell (capt), K Rawlins, D Wilkinson, D Edwards; M Smith, S Christie, R Blake, N Crees; H Gordon, G Clarke, J Suffling, J Hare; G King, B Orme, G Patrickson, D Henshaw.
MIXED GOOD FORTUNES AT LAST
MIXED GOOD FORTUNES AT LAST
It took a while but after finishing rock bottom of the Lincs Mixed League southern division last season, Stamford at last gained a win in their opening fixture - by just two shots at home to Grantham.
It took a while but after finishing rock bottom of the Lincs Mixed League southern division last season, Stamford at last gained a win in their opening fixture - by just two shots at home to Grantham.
The nine points from a possible 14 almost slipped from their grasp, however, as the visitors rallied but it was thanks to Henry Gordon’s rink that victory was finally achieved.
The nine points from a possible 14 almost slipped from their grasp, however, as the visitors rallied but it was thanks to Henry Gordon’s rink that victory was finally achieved.
Partnered by Linda Cave, Pat Jones and Tony Barwell they out- bowled Grantham captain Graham Smith’s quartet 28-15 - a 13-shot cushion which Stamford just managed to hold onto despite a draw and two other losing rinks.
Partnered by Linda Cave, Pat Jones and Tony Barwell they out- bowled Grantham captain Graham Smith’s quartet 28-15 - a 13-shot cushion which Stamford just managed to hold onto despite a draw and two other losing rinks.
Result
Lincs Mixed League (South): Stamford 77 (9 pts) Grantham 75 (5). Stamford names only: V Du’Kett, L Tuck, K Tuck, D King lost 13-15; J Lonslow, J Suffling, S Suffling, B Warters drew 22-22; L Cave, P Jones, T Barwell, H Gordon won 28-15; J Barwell, S Henshaw, D Cave, D Henshaw lost 14-22.
The Mixed match provided a second opportunity to use the club’s new electronic scoreboard - provided thanks to a local grant manufactured by FSL Electronics of Northern Ireland who also supplied Lincoln and Boston IBC. It was installed by a local company, Durant Scoreboards based in Empingham.
The Mixed match provided a second opportunity to use the club’s new electronic scoreboard - provided thanks to a local grant manufactured by FSL Electronics of Northern Ireland who also supplied Lincoln and Boston IBC. It was installed by a local company, Durant Scoreboards based in Empingham.
The scoreboard set up for displaying home and away scores in two seperate national team competitions; the Denny & the Yetton
Want to be a Marker? Course on how to do it properly at Stamford 10th December. Priority for locals but persons from other clubs can contact Tony Barwell at the club.
UPCOMING EVENT
UPCOMING EVENT
Mark will have a wide range of bowls clothing and equipment for sale.
For those wishing to consider buying new woods he will be happy to give advice.
MARKERS COURSE SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER
MARKERS COURSE SUNDAY 10th DECEMBER
Anyone interested in becoming a qualified marker there is a course running at the club on Sunday 10th December. Details opposite reception or please contact Tony Barwell for further information.
The video show a little about the art of marking courtesy of the English Bowls Umpires Association.
Further information on marking and umpiring can be found on their website at English Bowls Umpire (ebua.co.uk)
Page updated
Google Sites
Report abuse