Derbyshire Bowls Association
News.....
Presentation Evening 2011
Can I take my last task of being County Secretary
to be to thank Harry Bowles for all the hard work he
undertook, to not only make sure the function took place, but
also for making it a very successful evening.
John Bowley
Now Past Hon Sec DBA
Forthcoming DBA AGM
DBA AGM on Sunday 13th Nov
Just a reminder that the above is now taking place on Sunday 13th
Nov at Long Eaton Town BC @ 10:30am. Please can everyone try to attend
or let me know if you will not be there.
Anyone who wishes to be put forward for one of the vacant Exec positions
please contact me a.s.a.p
Thanks John Bowley
Hon Sec
County Finals
Congratulations to all successful competitors in their respective Semi-finals. The provisional schedule for finals is as follows :-
Saturday 23rd. July - morning
10.30 Simon Skelton v. Phil Broughton (Champion of Champion Singles) - Marker t.b.c.
10.30 Ashley Clipston v. Grant Bosworth (U25 Singles) Marker t.b.c.
Saturday 23rd. July - afternoon
2.00 T. Lee, J. Haskins, D. Smith, P. Broughton v. M. Bowley, D. Thornhill, A. Poynton, S. Skelton (Fours)
2.00 M. Borrett v. t.b.c. (Secretaries Singles)
Sunday 24th. July - morning
Sunday 24th. July - afternoon
1.00 Darren Allsopp v. Martyn Allsopp (Singles) - Marker - Harry Bowles
Wednesday 27th. July - evening
6.00 Steve Dytham, Bob Prati, Les Wood v. John Bowley, Jamie Haskins, Phil Broughton (Trips)
Pairs Final date to be confirmed
County semi-final weekend
Can I thank the Competition secretary Harry for getting nearly all
of the ties played this weekend under difficult circumstances
due to availability and the weather. I know it was a lot of
hard work and the County much appreciated his efforts.
JB
Hon Sec
Competition Semi-finals 2011
The following schedule has been planned for the weekend of July 16th. & 17th. Please let the Competition Secretary know if there are any problems with these timings.
Saturday July 16th. 2011 - morning
10.30 Darren Allsopp v. Dave Brennan (County Singles) Marker : tbc
10.30 Martyn Allsopp v. Mike Bowley (County Singles) Marker : tbc
10.30 Simon Skelton v. Tony Morris (C-o-C Singles) Marker : R. Poole
10.30 Derek Barrell v. Phil Broughton (C-o-C Singles) Marker : tbc
Saturday 16th. July 2011 - afternoon
2.00 M. Allsopp, D. Allsopp, A. Harris, B. Prati v. P. Broughton, D. Smith, T. Lee, J. Haskins (County Fours)
2.00 J. Arnett, L. Jinks, D. Brennan, S. Dytham v. Either – S. Skelton, M. Bowley, A. Poynton, D. Thornhill Or - T. White, A. Peberday, K. Slater, T. Simmons (County Fours)
2.30 R. Gough, S. Menzies v. A. Clipston, G. Shepperson (County Pairs)
Sunday July 17th. 2011 - morning
10.30 Steve Bigg v. Either Maurice Borrett or Daphne Eaton Marker : tbc (Secretaries Cup)
10.30 Harry Bowles v. John Bowley Marker ; D. Gainey (Secretaries Cup)
10.30 Steve Dytham, Les Jinks v. John Arnett, Dave Brennan (County Pairs)
10.30 Darren Allsopp v. Ashley Clipston Marker : tbc (U25 Singles)
Sunday 17th. July 2011 - afternoon
2.30 Dan Thornhill v. Grant Bosworth Marker : H. Bowles (U25 Singles)
2.30 B. Prati, L. Wood, S. Dytham v. S. Skelton, M. Bowley, A. Poynton (County Trips)
3.30 A. Barke, S. Menzies, A. Clipston v. P. Broughton, J. Haskins, J. Bowley (County Trips)
2012?
CAN ALL PLAYERS THAT HAVE PLAYED THIS SEASON WITH OUTSTANDING COSTS TO THE COUNTY PLEASE PAY UP. OTHERWISE YOUR CLUB WILL BE BILLED FOR IT AT THE END OF THE SEASON ON TOP OF YOUR AFFILIATION FEES.
Northumberland & top two fours team
Because of last minute work commitments Robert Gough now cannot play the remaining county games of the season. Therefore it is with great sadness that after over 35 years Robert has decided to also retire from playing county bowls for the foreseeable future.
I’m sure all of the county would like to thank Robert for all his efforts to represent Derbyshire 271 times!
Because there is no food this week your county’s decided there will be no match fee this week as a thank you for your commitment to Derbyshire’s BE side in search of Middleton cup success. Drivers will be paid £8 a man. Hopefully we can still turn this round into a successful season.
Team now in county section.
County Top Two Fours:
Team now in county section.
We play Lancashire at 10:00AM. Notts play Cumbria in the other half at Dunnington.
WE NEED TO CONFIRM NUMBERS WITH THE CLUB FOR A MEAL SO WE WILL BOOK 8 UNLESS ANY RESERVE WISHES TO TRAVEL? WE WILL CONFIRM NUMBERS SATURDAY.
You cannot blame the trousers
Not a good start!!
With no home advantage this week and a poor first half to the game we lost 18-4.
With NO Middleton home games this year it is going to be hard to qualify but now is not time to throw in the towel just yet.
Northumberland won 18-4 too so our next game is a MUST win otherwise the bus could be empty going to Durham.
In fact with two wins from the remaining games this could be enough this year. However we will certainly have to play better and make more noise because we were very flat today.
We thought we would try and keep all the potential Middleton rinks together that won at the weekend and would be playing together against Northumberland to be best prepared. However we have made a change to the selected team on request.
Internationals
Congratulations go to Derbyshires Simon Skelton on his selection for the senior England side and to Ashley Clipston being named the travelling reserve for the junior England side. Good luck to both.
17-5 victory against Nottinghamshire
Derbyshire got their MCBA campaign back on track with 17 points victory. Derbyshire were always in front and held on to win in windy conditions. The team for our first Middleton cup game is in the county section. Hopefully we can build on the win today and start the Middleton cup with a win next week. This win in the MCBA league gives us a chance if we can record two more victories before we face Warwickshire. Warwickshire beat Leicestershire so its more back in our own hands too.
Dress will be coloured shirt and coloured trousers.
For the benefit of your playing officials can you make sure you are present, and ready to play, for any team talk ten minutes before the game. We will not be enforcing this because you will only be letting down your fellow team mates if you’re not there. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors direct.
If you’re named in the side and are not planning on stopping for your tea after the game can you please let your Team Manager (Robert, 07812099032) or Secretary (John, 07794167899) know before Wednesday. If your named as reserve we will assume you will not be stopping for your tea unless you tell us otherwise but your support of the team will be most welcome.
If your availability changes during the week and you can no longer play in the selected game then please contact your Team Manager (Robert, 01283217555 or 07812099032).
Derbyshire blown to victory in top two fours
Derbyshire recorded their first win of the season today with a 2 shot victory over Yorkshire. After a positive start for the home side which included a 5 on both rinks early on Yorkshire came back strong and were 13 shots up after 10 ends. As the wind increased a timely score of 7 shots on Simon’s rink gave our side the renewed belief and the scores were back within 3 shots after 16 ends. A strong finish over the last 5 ends on Philip’s rink including a vital pick up of 3 on the last brought the game even closer. With Simon’s rink still playing the 4 shots scored over the last 2 ends were enough for a 2 shot victory and our first win of the season. Well done Derbyshire in sticking AT IT to the end.
Nottinghamshire at Long Eaton Town
The team for the Notts game is in the county section. Hopefully we can build on the two rink win and now start to get things right on 6 rinks before the Middleton Cup. We are left with the task of winning all our remaining 5 MCBA games if we want to have a chance of being on top of the perch at the end of the season.
Dress will be coloured shirt and coloured trousers. Our County Treasurer would like to inform the players that the price for the shirts and jackets for those without them will be same as when we introduced them:
£5 - Shirt
£15 - Jacket
£15 - Trousers
We have kept the cost to the players at a minimum for the new trousers upon being selected for your county. Thanks must go to our sponsors, Strut Sports, for this. Please pay your county Treasurer if you have not done so already.
For the benefit of your playing officials can you make sure you are present, and ready to play, for any team talk ten minutes before the game. We will not be enforcing this because you will only be letting down your fellow team mates if you’re not there. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors direct.
This season we now have a match day Secretary (Maurice) who will be delighted to collect your rinks match fee’s from you and provide stickers for you all etc.
Being a forward looking county with many younger players there is no dress code for turning up to the match. However you are now free to turn up in your county coloured gear ready to play if you so wished. If you are stopping for a meal then at a minimum, blazer with dark or county trousers and a white or county shirt are necessary.
If you’re named in the side and are not planning on stopping for your tea after the game can you please let your Team Manager (Robert, 07812099032) or Secretary (John, 07794167899) know before Wednesday. If you're named as a reserve we'll assume you won't be stopping for a tea unless you let Robert or John know likewise. Your county will still have to pay for the meal's after confirming the numbers with the host club on Thursday.
The selectors will pick the team for the following match after the game on the Saturday this year. Therefore the selectors will endeavour to speak to all skips after the game but if any squad member has got issues or advice can you please let us know before you leave after the game. If your availability was unknown or differs from that indicated for the following week then also please let us know before you leave.
If your availability changes during the week and you can no longer play in the selected game then please contact your Team Manager (Robert, 01283217555 or 07812099032)
Leicestershire
Club Address:
Enderby BC, Mill Lane, Leicester, LE19 4NW.
2PM START.
Dress will be coloured shirt and coloured trousers. Bowls England have stipulated that white socks are still needed to be worn by everyone along with us all wearing the same coloured gear. Because we will need to hand the trousers out before the game please can you turn up in good time to get the right size. Shirts will be given to all those currently without them too. 95% of the county squad voted yes to new trousers....
Our County Treasurer would like to inform the players that the price for the shirts and jackets for those without them will be same as when we introduced them:
£5 - Shirt
£15 - Jacket
We have kept the cost to the players at a minimum for the new trousers and these will cost £15 upon being selected for your county. Thanks must go to our sponsors, Strut Sports, for this. Any issues then please contact your Treasurer.
For the benefit of your playing officials can you make sure you are present, and ready to play, for any team talk ten minutes before the game? We will not be enforcing this because you will only be letting down your fellow team mates if you’re not there. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors direct. This season we now have a match day Secretary (Maurice) who will be delighted to collect your rinks match fee’s from you and provide stickers for you all etc.
Being a forward looking county with many younger players there is no dress code for turning up to the match. However you are now free to turn up in your county coloured gear ready to play if you so wished after the first game. If you are stopping for a meal then at a minimum, blazer with dark or county trousers and a white or county shirt are necessary.
If you’re not planning on stopping for your tea after the game can you please let your Team Manager (Robert, 07812099032) or Secretary (John, 07794167899) know before Wednesday. Otherwise your county will still have to pay for the meal after confirming the numbers with the host club on Thursday.
The selectors will pick the team for the following match after the game on the Saturday this year. Therefore the selectors will endeavour to speak to all skips after the game but if any squad member has got issues or advice can you please let us know before you leave after the game. If your availability was unknown or differs from that indicated for the following week then also please let us know before you leave.
If your availability changes during the week and you can no longer play in the selected game then please contact your Team Manager (Robert, 01283217555 or 07812099032)
Under 25 National Two rink
The team is now in the county section. We are just one win away from Worthing. Dress, County shirt and white trousers. 10:30AM start.
Club Address:
Dunholme BC, Hooneyholes Lane, Dunholme, Lincoln, LN2 3SU
Confident start and Trial details
Over 25's Rinks for the trial on Monday 9th May (6:30pm start) are now announced in the county team section.
All under 25's that are available from the county squad (Darren Allsopp, Ashley Clipston, Dan Thornhill, Russell Robinson, Greg Allam, Craig Cheetham, Grant Bosworth, Ashley Fradgley) will be playing in the U25/O25 trial on the Monday. Martyn Allsopp and Philip Broughton will confirm the two U25 rinks to play on the night. Dress will be greys with white tops.
If you’re availability changes and you can no longer play in this game then please contact your Team Manager, Robert Gough on 07812099032.
The team for Leicestershire will be finalised and announced straight after the trial on the Monday. 95% of the county squad voted in favour to have new navy coloured trousers so we will have these available to wear in our first game. Coloured shirts will be available to all without them and hopefully jackets will be too for those also without them.
Thanks go again to Long Eaton Town for their hospitality in our season opening practice game. It was great to see the green running well after the good weather with some very good performances across the green. Whilst this game is not about winning it was good to see all our rinks selected get the confidence from a winning start. The selectors might have a difficult season ahead for all the right reasons.
DBA Council meeting on Sunday 17th April
Just a reminder that the above is now taking place this Sunday 17th
at Long Eaton Town BC @ 10:00am. Please can every club try to attend
or let me know if you will not be there.
Thanks John Bowley
Hon Sec
41 man county squad 2011
Allam Greg
Allsopp Darren
Allsopp Martyn
Arnett John
Barke Anthony
Borrett Maurice
Bosworth Grant
Bowles Harry
Bowles Philip
Bowley John
Bowley Mike
Bradbury Rob
Brennan David
Broughton Philip
Cheetham Craig
Cheetham John
Clipston Ash
Clipston Andy
Dytham Steve
Doig Tom
Fradgley Ash
Gough Alex
Gough Robert
Harris Andy
Haskins Jamie
Jinks Les
Kime Matt
Lee Trev
Menzies Steve
Peberday Alan
Poole Roger
Poynton Adam
Prati Roberto
Robinson Russell
Shepperson Gary
Skelton Simon
Smith Dan
Thornhill Dan
Wilcoxson John
Wilkinson Paul
Wood Les
2011 SEASON AHEAD
2011 COUNTY PRESIDENT
A big thank you for Alex Gough who has volunteered to be our Senior Vice President for 2011 but we still need a President for 2011 so any volunteers? The county will fund the presidential gifts for the season.
2011 SPONSORSHIP - STRUT SPORTS
Derbyshire Bowls Association has the pleasure in announcing a new sponsorship deal for the 2011 season with Strut Sports again. Derbyshire Executives and players much appreciate this contribution and pass on their thanks to all those concerned.
2011 BOWLS ENGLAND TRIALS
Congratulations to Simon Skelton and Ashley Clipston on getting senior and junior trials respectively in May.
2011 BOWLS DERBYSHIRE SQUAD
Rinks for the practice and trial to be announced soon.
2011 COUNTY COMPETITION DRAW
The draw for this year's County Competitions took place at Erewash Indoor Club on Monday night 14th. March. The completed draw is now on the web site. Please note that the 'official' draw will be published in the County Diary as usual, and this should be regarded as the accurate 2011 draw.
As most competitors will be aware there was some concern with regards to fixtures being completed in 2010 and as a result the competition rules were 'tightened up' at the AGM. If, for any reason, a game cannot be played on the set date both the Competition Secretary and the competitors opponents must be contacted. Competitors forfeiting games without contacting either their opponents or the Competition Secretary must expect the altered rules to be applied.
DBA AGM on Sunday 21st Nov
Just a reminder that the above is now taking place on Sunday 21st
at Long Eaton Town BC @ 10:30am. Please can everyone try to attend
or let me know if you will not be there.
Thanks John Bowley
Hon Sec
Presentation Evening
This years Presentation Evening will take place on Saturday 23rd Oct
at Trent Lock Golf club starting at 7:30pm. Due to Maurice still not
being 100% we will be unable to have the 'race-night' but a Disco
is being booked instead. As before there will be a Fish & Chip
supper ( or veg option if required ) and tickets are being sent
this weekend to all club secretaries. Can everyone who is going
to attend confirm with me a.s.a.p and also let me know if you
require the veg option meal.
Regards John Bowley
Hon Sec DBA
NAMES NOW URGENTLY REQUIRED IF ATTENDING!!
More sad news
We have been informed today that Dennis Shipman passed away at the weekend.
Dennis was a Past President of Derbyshire in 2004 and also currently President of his club, Long Eaton Town , but held many other position for his Club and County over the years.
I am sure all the Derbyshire Executives, and club bowlers, would like
to pass on their condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
Final Competition Results
Congratulations to all the finalists for making it a weekend of entertaining bowls at Long Eaton Town. Results were as follows :-
Singles - Paul Wilkinson 21 - Gary Shepperson 17
Pairs - Phil Broughton & Jamie Haskins 18 - Paul Wilkinson & Grant Bosworth 15
Trips - Simon Skelton, Adam Poynton & Michael Bowley 18 - Terry White, Dan Thornhill & Russ Robinson 15
Under 25 Singles - Darren Allsopp 21 - Dan Smith 16
Champion of Champions Singles - Anthony Barke 21 - Les Wood 7
Secretaries Cup Singles - John Bowley 21 - Steve Bigg 16
Congratulations too to Stute BC for winning the Harry Clarke Trophy and the Team Championship.
The 'final' final between the Fours of Simon Skelton and Darren Allsopp will be played at Long Eaton Town as soon as possible. Watch this space for a date.
Thanks to all those who helped make it an enjoyable weekend, especially the markers and bacon butty providers who gave up their time too!
Worthing Qualifiers
Singles A- P. Wilkinson
B- G. Shepperson
Pairs A- P. Wilkinson and G Bosworth
B- P. Broughton and J Haskins
Trips A- T. White, D Thornhill and R Robinson
B- S. Skelton, A Poynton and M Bowley
4's A- S. Skelton, A Poynton, D Thornhill and M Bowley
B- M. Allsopp, D Allsopp, A Harris and E Wallis
Middleton Cup 2011
Winning the Middleton Cup is Derbyshire bowls association’s main national goal and therefore from next season we would like it be the one common commitment between all our players in the county squad. We feel it only right that all players do everything possible to represent your county in our Middleton games and for this reason only exceptional circumstances will be acceptable for not being able to play.
To develop better team spirit within the squad anyone not being available to play all Middleton cup games will not be considered above others for selection in our other county national games.
We realise everyone has other commitments and some players work at weekends that’s why we don’t enforce a full commitment to the MCBA league like other larger counties. However it’s hoped that everyone enjoys representing Derbyshire and plays in the MCBA league when they can for continuity of the team like before.
We feel that this minimum level of commitment for the season is not too much to ask for and would give your county the best possible chance of winning the Middleton cup for the first time ever.
Regards,
All county officials 2010
Win!
Derbyshire pick 20 points up against Linconshire.
Well done to everyone representing their county today.
Finals of the Harry Clarke and Team Championship
The venues for the finals of these two competitions has been arranged as follows.
The Team Championship will be played between Stute BC and Long Eaton Town at Derby West End on Friday 9th. July at 6.30 p.m.
The Harry Clarke will be played between Stute BC and Zingari on the 12th. July at Long Eaton Town at 6.30 p.m.
Dress code for both finals - whites.
Northumberland Day Out
Derbyshire v Northumberland
Middleton Cup
on
10 July 2010 @Gosforth B.C.
There will be a bus leaving Erewash Indoor Bowls Club at 8.30 in the morning. Spectators are very welcome at the cost of only £5 which includes a buffet lunch on arrival. If you fancy an enjoyable day out watching a quality game of bowls please contact either John Bowley or Paul Wilkinson. There are a limited amount of seats so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Top 8 and Lincolnshire
Both teams in county section. If not stopping for meal after the Lincolnshire game then please inform Paul before 30th June.
Lancashire
Team now posted on county team page.
Please let Paul Wilkinson know by wednesday morning if you won't be stopping for your tea after the game.
Worcs
Team for Worcestershire in county section.
DON'T FORGET 12.00 START.
So we can get the players briefly together before we start any game we require that all players have arrived and are ready to play ten minutes before the start of the game. This way we can go onto the green as one and give ourselves the best possible chance of winning the game. Any player not ready to play by this time could now lose their place in the team to any reserve present. Hopefully we will never have to enforce this.
Address:
Redcliffe Street, off park avenue, Barbourne, Worcester, WR3 7AR
Back on track
Great win against Notts by 39 shots and 19 points to 3 at Hq.
Derbyshire are now fifth in the MCBA league but a win against Worcestershire will put us up to second after all played 3 games.
Middleton Team to face last years runners up is now on website.
Address:
Dunnington Bowling Club, Common Road, Dunnington, York, YO19 5NG
Derbyshire are blown through to the regionals in top two fours beating Lincolnshire by 14 shots. The regionals finals are at Dunnington again on 27th June.
Keep the spirit, keep the faith....
England teams
Well done to all the Derbyshire players that got picked to represent their country in the Junior and Senior Mens/Ladies teams. To those that missed out we are confident you will have another trial soon.
Can I also take this opportunity to wish Maurice Borrett
who is currently in hospital a speedy recovery.
Don't forget your waterproofs for Saturday!
Sausage and bacon rolls will be on sale before and after the top two fours on Sunday.
Team for Notts
The team for our final MCBA game before the Middleton cup is now in the County Section.
Fingers crossed for no drop outs.
Frustrating MCBA start
With a handful of quality players missing from the county squad we lost 4-18 in points and by 11 shots. However we still have everything to play for if we can keep up the team spirit.
Result details on the county team page.
Match days
Gentle reminder of the only dress code for the season ahead. Players who are stopping for a meal to be in white shirt and dark trousers, blazer and county tie would also be preferable but optional.
Can players also inform the team manager or county secretary before the WEDNESDAY of any saturday game if you won't be stopping for your tea, otherwise the county still has to pay for it.
We hope players will be at the venue for 1:30PM but at the VERY LATEST to have reported in by 1:45PM please. This is to allow our playing officials time to prepare to play themselves. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the selectors direct.
Bowls England Trials and County Comps
Congratulations to Simon Skelton on being Bowls England's Bowler of the year!
Well done and good luck to Simon Skelton, Dan Smith, Ashley Clipston and Grant Bosworth in their Bowls England trials in May.
Competition draws are on the website.
Club affiliation and competition fees for 2010
All the above fees are now in and have been forwarded today to Bowls England. Although I have accepted late entries up to now unfortunately this can no longer be the case as our entries have now been sent.
John Bowley Hon Sec DBA
New sponsorship deal for 2010
Derbyshire Bowls Association have pleasure in announcing a new
sponsorship deal for the 2010 season with Strutt Sports for
the value of £1000.
Derbyshire Executives and players much appreciate this contribution
and pass on their thanks to all those concerned.
J. Bowley Hon Sec DBA
DBA AGM on Sunday 8TH Nov
Just a reminder that the above is taking place this Sunday
at Derby West End @10:30am. Please can everyone try to attend
or let me know if you will not be there.
Thanks John Bowley
Hon Sec
Presentation Evening
This years Derbyshire Presentation Evening will take place
on Saturday October 17th @ Trent Lock Golf club. The tickets
are priced @ £10 each and they are available from either
your club secretary or from this years president John Arnett.
The evening will take on the same format as last year where
as well as the presentations and meal, Maurice Borrett will be
running a race evening which is always a great success.
Please all try and support the association and attend.
Congratulations
Well done to Simon Skelton who has gone one better than
last year and has won the Bowls England National Singles
title at Worthing. This is a great achievement and must
now make the Commonwealth games selectors think they have
made a mistake in leaving Simon out of their 2010 squad.
A proud day for Simon and Derbyshire.
Links available
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Contact the administator by the tab on the left if interested
Northamptonshire
Derbyshire finish of wet MCBA campaign with 17-5 victory after 14 ends.
Please can you also inform the team manager or county secretary before Wednesday if you won't be stopping for your tea.
We hope players will be at the venue for 1:30PM but at the very latest to have reported in by 1:45PM please. This is to allow our playing officials time to prepare to play. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors.
Thumping
Our Middleton Cup campaign for 2009 came to an end yesterday when we beat the larger county of Northumberland.
Whilst disappointed with the final outcome of yesterday’s game I would still like to congratulate our players on their fight to the bitter end competing with Northumberland's professionalism. Unfortunately the news for Yorkshire was oh so expected but at least it made other people's day.
We’ll remember and be back next year to travel to two must be outstanding greens.
UNDEAFETED, SPORTING AND PROUD LITTLE DERBYSHIRE.
Northumberland
Good effort made against Lincolnshire despite the overall score so now the attention focuses on the next game. Team now in County section.
With only one week to go to our final Middleton group game we hope players will show the honesty to the team and step up with the amount of time on the green if needed this week.
There are no teas after the game on Saturday because Northumberland are having a meal before the game so not to risk arriving late.
We hope players will be at the venue for 1:30PM but at the very latest to have reported in by 1:45PM please. This is to allow our playing officials time to prepare to play. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors.
SUPPORT VERY WELCOME INCLUDING ANY BOWLS INTERNATIONAL REPORTERS
Group 1 Section A Current Standings:
County For Against Points
Derbyshire 246 206 27
Northumberland 259 241 24
Yorkshire 219 241 23
Lancashire 228 264 14
Winner of the group to play Hunts or Essex @ New Lount (leics) in QF
Lincolnshire
Club Details:
Dunholme BC
Honeyholes Lane
Dunholme
Lincoln
LN2 3SU
Lancashire
Full Lancashire result now on the county team page.
Group 1 Section A
County For Against Points
Derbyshire 246 206 27
Northumberland 259 241 24
Yorkshire 219 241 23
Lancashire 228 264 14
Winner of the group to play Hunts or Essex @ New Lount (leics) in QF
Hot start to Middleton was worth waiting for
Derbyshire make a good spirited start to the Middleton campaign with a 17-5 points victory over Yorkshire. Full result on Team page.
Team for Worcestershire game on County Team page.
Bumped out at HQ
In a close fought game throughout Derbyshire slipped to a very early season defeat in the national under 25 two rink.
Off to a good MCBA start
Derbyshire win the first MCBA game at Leicestershire 17-5 on points. Full Result on county team page.
Season ahead
Gentle reminder of the only dress code for the season ahead. Players who are stopping for a meal to be in plain white shirt and dark trousers, blazer and county tie would also be preferable. Please can you also inform the team manager or county secretary before the Wednesday of any game if you won't be stopping for your tea.
We hope players will be at the venue for 1:30PM but at the very latest to have reported in by 1:45PM please. This is to allow our playing officials time to prepare to play. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors.
More sad news
We have been informed today that Ron Banks passed away on the 1st March.
Ron was a Past President of Derbyshire and he served for two years in
1975 & 1976.
I am sure all the Derbyshire Executives, and club bowlers, would like
to pass on their condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
His funeral will take place at the Bramcote Crematorium on Tuesday
10th March at 3:30pm.
More Sad news
Dear all,
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you that
Sam Wilson died last week. I am sure everyone
is aware of the contribution Sam gave towards County
and Club bowling in Derbyshire, and he will be sadly missed.
Therefore on behalf of all the Derbyshire Executives, and club
bowlers, I would like to pass on our condolences to his family and
friends at this sad time.
The funeral Service will be held on Monday 23rd February at Bramcote
Crematorium at 2.00pm, and a farewell celebration will be held afterwards
( details of this will be available on the day ). Flowers are being sent
by the immediate family and anyone wishing to donate to Cancer Research
may do so by giving it either to the Funeral Directors or Wendy.
John Bowley
Hon Sec DBA
The season ahead
Plans for the pre-season pub crawl around Derby in the afternoon \ night before the start of the season on Sunday 3rd May will be decided on Friday.
Gentle reminder of the only dress code for the season ahead. Players who are stopping for a meal to be in plain white shirt and dark trousers, blazer and county tie would also be preferable. Please can you also inform the team manager or county secretary before the Wednesday of any game if you won't be stopping for your tea.
We hope players will be at the venue for 1:30PM but at the very latest to have reported in by 1:45PM please. This is to allow our playing officials time to prepare to play. If you know you are going to be later than normal then please contact any of the three selectors.
The team for the Executive game will be emailed direct. If your available, your playing.
National County 2 rink and singles successes at Worthing
Derbyshire have just had one of their best ever weekends at
the Bowls England Championships where they came very close to
achieving an unique double in the National County Top 2 rink and
National Under 25's 2 rink competitions.
On Saturday 16th the senior side won the National County Top 2 rink
title,for the first time in their history, by defeating Norfolk in the
semi's and Cornwall in the final.
Unfortunately on Sunday 17th the Under 25's lost in the final
against Essex having earlier beaten Dorset in the semi's.
To add to the successes Derbyshire have had at this years championship
Simon Skelton came close to winning the singles title but in the end finished
as the runner-up after a grueling two days schedule.
Very nearly two National titles for Simon in seven days!!
However I am sure you will agree that all those that took part can be very proud of
their achievements and lets hope Derbyshire can look forward to even better
things next season.
CLEAN SWEEP
Derbyshire pick up the full 22 points from the final home game against table topping Warwickshire!
Junior international series
Congratulations to both Phil Broughton and Dan Smith for being selected to represent England in the forthcoming Junior Internationals this September in Scotland.
Worthing Qualifiers
After the completion of the county competitions for the 2008 season we now know who will be representing Derbyshire at Worthing. Our qualifiers are:
Singles:
Derbyshire A - Martyn Allsop
Derbyshire B - Simon Skelton
Pairs:
Derbyshire A - Steve Menzies & Anthony Barke
Derbyshire B - Michael Bowley & Simon Skelton
Triples:
Derbyshire A - Matt Kime, Trevor Lee & Dan Smith
Derbyshire B - Martin Barke, Steve Menzies & Anthony Barke
Fours:
Derbyshire A - Andy Harris, Alex Gough, Darren Allsopp & Robert Gough
Derbyshire B - Matt Kime, Jamie Haskins, John Bowley & Phil Broughton
Under 25's:
Derbyshire A - Phil Broughton
County Top 2 Fours: Sat 16th August
County U25 Two Rink: Sun 17th August
Note :- Due to a possible clash of matches Bowls England have changed
the fours A and B codes to those now stated above.
A special thanks must go to the home club Long Eaton Town, not only for their facilities, but the excellent refreshments they laid on for us during and after the semi-finals.
County Comps
After the completion of the secretary's cup quarter finals tonight the scene is set for this years competiton semi finals. The action will be taking place at Long Eaton Town BC and kicks off this Wednesday (9th) with the first semi final of the u25 singles between Phil Bowles and Dan Smith. The majority of the comps will be held over the weekend (12th/13th) and will decide which players will represent Derbyshire at the national finals at Worthing in August.
So get in early on Saturday morning for the singles and all day Sunday for the rinks games to see the cream of the county crop do battle. Look forward to seeing everyone there and please remember, no rink invasions until after the final whistle.
Worthing Teams
-------------Under 25's----------------
Phil Broughton - Dan Smith
Darren Allsopp - Matt Kime
Grant Bosworth - Dan Thornhill
Alex Gough - Phil Bowles
RES Craig Shore
------National County Top Fours--------
Simon Skelton - Phil Broughton
Anthony Barke - John Bowley
Dan Smith - Martyn Allsopp
Michael Bowley - Andy Harris
RES John Arnett Steve Menzies
Good luck @ Worthing
Packed house for Middleton
Maybe not a packed house but we did all we could do today that was within our own hands.
Well done DERBYSHIRE we'll be back stronger next year in new look Middleton Group.
County Semi-finals & Finals
The schedule for the Derbyshire County semi-finals and finals
have been circulated to all clubs and the semi-finals will take
place on either Saturday 12th July ( morning only ) or Sunday
13th July ( all day ).
The finals will take place on Saturday 19th July ( all day ).
Due to the fact that a number of people have qualified in more
than one competition the schedules will not be altered unless
there are exceptional circumstances.
Dan Smith & John Bowley
Middleton Cup Group decider
The Team is now live in the County Section for the last group game. Currently we are 15 points behind Nottinghamshire who play Lincolnshire away this week.
Although it's out of our hands now all we can hope for is that we play to our full potential, with the same passion and see if we can collect all the 22 points.
We anticipate LE Town to be packed with support for our final home game so please turn up early for a noisy rink side seat.
Top 8 & Under 25 double Rink
Derbyshire have drawn Norfolk in the county 'Top 8' which will be played on Saturday 16th August at Beach House Park Worthing. The other semi final is Cornwall against the Isle of Wight.
The under 25's have drawn Dorset with the other semi final being Midddlesex against Essex. This is to be played the following day 17th August and allows both Phil Broughton and Dan Smith to play as selected in both competitions.
Good luck Derbyshire lets win our first national representative title!!
Worthing!!
What a fantastic performance today at Middlesborough in the county top 8 competition!!
Derbyshire steam rolling both the current holders (Durham) and then Northumberland on an extremely difficult green and seriously windy conditions!
A huge pat on the back for both the top 8 and under 25 teams for showing double qualification in 2006 was no fluke and DERBYSHIRE are a force to be reckoned with! Lets take the fabulous form shown over the last two weekends and bring home the national titles!!
Team Selected
See the County Team page for the side selected to play against Lincs on 28 June
Team as follows for county 2 x 4
M Bowley, D Smith, A Barke and S Skelton
A Harris, M Allsopp, J Bowley and P Broughton
Res
J Arnett, S Menzies, J Haskins
Worthing here we come x2
U25 double rink win through at Kirkbymoorside Regional finals!
semi-final at Worthing on Sunday 17th August
Top 8 storm through at Middlesborough Regional finals
semi-final at Worthing on Saturday 16th August
National news
Derbyshire off to a flyer with 16 points away at Lincolnshire.
Fantastic performance all the way through to the 3 reserves present, Middleton results on now.
County top 8 go through to regional finals with impressive performance against Nottinghamshire.
Bacon and Sausage rolls were very much appreciated.
National Selections!
Congratulations to Simon Skelton on his selection for the senior mens team for this years international series in Wales
Also congratulations to both Phil broughton and Dan smith on their inclusion in the squad training day for the national under 25 team final selection day in July
Nice to see Derbyshire getting some recognition as a talented up and coming county!
More sad news 23 May 2008
We have been informed today that Trevor Hemstead passed away last night.
I am sure all the Derbyshire Executives, and club bowlers,
would like to pass on their condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
His wife Pat has now given me details of the funeral which will take place
at the Markeaton Crematorium on Friday 6th June at 2:40pm.
Afterwards anyone is welcome to attend the private function at McCluskeys.
More sad news 21-5-08
I was informed last night by Roy Jennings of Victoria Park Bowls Club that
one of their HCLM's, Mr Arthur Wheeldon, sadly passed away last Saturday.
Therefore I am sure all the Derbyshire Executives, and club bowlers,
would like to pass on their condolences to his family and friends at this sad time.
John Bowley
Hon Sec DBA
U25 Double Rink Report
The county's youngsters made it through to the regional finals of the u25 double rink on Sunday, in front of a packed house at Long Eaton Town BC. The opponents were Yorkshire who brought with them a fanatical army of 25 supporters who were more than matched in volume by the baying home support which numbered at least 4 people, many more being turned away ticketless at the gates.
Derbyshire came out of the blocks quickly with Phil Broughton's rink looking keen to get back into the bar as they raced to a 19-1 early lead. Gradually Yorkshire hauled themselves back into contention whilst a classic was developing on rink 3 where Dan Smith's rink were neck and neck with their opponents. This battle became increasingly important as rink 2 began to resemble an episode of countdown such were the number of shots being scored.
In the end Derbyshire had enough in the tank to cross the finishing line well ahead, and once they have got over the shock of Asbo buying a round, they now advance to the regional finals in mid June. Congratulations to all the lads and good luck at Kirkbymoorside.
Team
Russell Robinson, Grant Bosworth, Darren Allsopp, Phil Broughton won 33-17
Phil Bowles, Dan Thornhill, Matt Kime, Dan Smith won 19-11.
Footnote :- Just a belated thank-you to the Ladies and Gentlemen of
LE Town who gave up their spare time to provide the pre and post match
refreshments at this game. This was much appreciated not only by the
County Exec's but also our opposition.
Exec game against LE Town
The result from the first County game of the season was a 131-79
victory for the County Exec team lead by this years president Martyn
Allsopp. A thanks must go to the selectors, as Martyns rink was the
'top-rink' of the match, so they got the right result to keep him happy.
The rink scores were as follows ( county skips names only ):-
Paul Wilkinson 16-16, John Bowley 29-11, Martyn Allsopp 34-10,
Phil Broughton 15-14, Eric Thompson 17-14, John Arnett 20-14.
A special thanks must go to the home club Long Eaton Town, not
only for their fascilities, but the excellent buffet they laid on for
us after the match.
I think the selectors now have a few difficult decisions to make
but it can only be good for the future of Derbyshire County bowls.
2008 competitions draw
Please Note :-
For this year we have made all the competitors in
the top half of the draw 'Derbyshire A' and all those in
the bottom half of the draw 'Derbyshire B'.
This is to try and let everyone plan earlier what
draw they may have at Worthing if they qualify.
Sad News
Dear all,
It is with deep regret that I have to inform you
that Betty Hall died on Thursday 10th April. I am sure everyone
is aware of the contribution Betty and her late husband Stuart
gave towards County and Club bowling in Derbyshire, and she
will be sadly missed.
Therefore I am sure all the Derbyshire Executives, and club
bowlers, would like to pass on their condolences to her family and
friends at this sad time.
The funeral Service will be held on Wednesday 23rd at Trinity
Church Long Eaton at 11.30am, Crematorium 12.30, Reception afterwards
at LE Town BC.
John Bowley
Hon Sec DBA
Team Nationals for clubs in Derbyshire
Should our county's clubs (only 3 in the Top Club & 4 in the 2 rink)have an internal play-off for next season instead of paying the national entry fee's, only to be played off against each other before entering into the 'main' body of our area?
Where bigger counties also have to play each other to qualify, they can and most often do play various different clubs.
Send us your views and we'll post up on the site for general viewing!
