13 December 2023
Presidents Tour 2024
PRESIDENT DEREK RYDER to Northamptonshire.
Monday 13th to Friday 17th May 2024, staying at The Hind Hotel, Wellingborough.
INVITATION TO JOIN THE NBA TOUR 2024.
Monday: Coach leaves the County Arts Club 9.30am and Wymondham Dell 10.15am with comfort stop at Cambridge Services then arrive 12.45pm Irchester BC (Pre-ordered filled rolls on arrival)
6rink match starts 2.00pm, afterwards T&B with prize presentations, then proceed to hotel.
Tuesday: Earls Barton BC 6rink match start 2.00pm with filled rolls for purchase on arrival, afterwards T&B with prize presentations.
Wednesday: St. Crispin
Thursday: Oundle BC 6rink match start 2.00pm with filled rolls for purchase on arrival, afterwards T&B with prize presentations. Tour meeting and raffle in hotel after evening meal.
Friday: Rushden Town BC 6rink match vs Bowls Northamptonshire start 1.00pm with filled rolls for purchase on arrival and meal after match, then journey home, stopping at Wymondham Dell and County Arts Club.
Cost for Single room
Cost each for Twin room
Cost includes 4 nights B&B accommodation at The Hind Hotel with additional cost for four evening meals (menu attached), including all match fees, filled rolls on arrival to match on Monday and two course meal after match on Friday plus cost of Coach Hire and driver
All other snacks and drinks at the tourist
Deposit of
If interested then please contact:-
John Mason, Tour Manager.
Norfolk Bowls Association.
O7730-282318.
08 December 2023
Sunday 3rd December 2023
Summary of the main business conducted
It was great to see so many Clubs represented at the Men
Much was discussed and below is a Summary of the main business conducted which I hope you will find useful, particularly on the Motions that were passed.
You will see that the Summary also includes the County League structure for 2024 which Mark Elliott presented (if you have any questions on this please refer direct to Mark).
As for the rule changes that are needed following the Motions, I will be updating the rules as necessary but please bear with me as this may take a little time
You will see that there are vacancies for 3 Officer positions:-
· Junior Vice President
· Match Secretary
· Assistant Match Secretary
The Management Committee will address these early in the new year but if any of your members are interested in joining the County
My summary report covers the Competitions Review that is currently being undertaken by Bowls England and I would re-iterate that this is still at an early stage. To date only recommendations have been made and though recently presented to the Counties, nothing has been decided. Bowls England are considering the comments expressed by County Associations when the recommendations were presented and Counties are due to meet with Bowls England again before Christmas when these will be discussed further. I then expect formal proposals to be submitted for consideration and for submission to the Bowls England AGM in February. I appreciate changes to Competitions are of particular interest and concern and as soon as I have more precise details and what will go forward to the Bowls England AGM I will let you know.
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUMMARY
MOTIONS
Competition Regulation 5
The motion was passed so our Regulations will be updated to provide that the dress code for all our Competitions will be in accordance with Bowls England Regulations thereby permitting the wearing of coloured clothing
County Match Regulation 5
The motion was passed so the Regulation will be updated as necessary to provide that dress for such matches will be advised by the Match Secretary
Competition Regulation 5 Jermy Cup
The motion was passed so in 2024 the Jermy Cup will be played as 3x Triples over 18 ends with 3 bowls per player with each triple containing a minimum of one male and one female player.
The Jermy Cup Regulations will be updated accordingly and an entry form has recently been issued to Clubs.
The required update to the above Regulations is in hand and will be published shortly but details are already available to Clubs per the Motion details submitted with the AGM paperwork
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Officers were appointed in accordance with the Agenda. There are however the following vacancies:-
· Junior Vice President
· Match Secretary (previously held by David Naunton)
· Assistant Match Secretary (previously held by Barney Wymer)
These are important positions that need to be filled so if anyone is interested in any then please let me know & I will provide details for what each position involves
As for Child Protection (Safeguarding Officer), I will cover this position whilst I am waiting for clarification from Bowls England as to what this position entails. I would add that as previously advised there is a requirement that each Club appoints their own Safeguarding Officer by 2025.
Competitions Review
Following the meeting, I presented details of initial recommendations from the Bowls England Working Party set up to review all Bowls England Competitions including our own County Championships.
At this stage, these are only recommendations and require much more consideration by Bowls England and County Associations and when final proposals are made, for implementation in 2025, I will provide more detailed information. Should any Club require details of these initial recommendations then please let me know.
COUNTY LEAGUE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING SUMMARY
MOTIONS
County League Rule 7(b)
The motion was passed and all re-arranged matches must be played by the last scheduled date for matches in the appropriate League Zone.
County League Rule 8
The motion was passed and the league rule will clarify the situation when a team is not complete at the scheduled start time and the playing format in such circumstances
County League Rule 8(b)
The motion failed so the number of ends played will remain at 21
County League Rule 11
The motion was passed so our Regulations will be updated to provide that the dress code for all our League & playoff matches will be in accordance with Bowls England Regulations thereby permitting the wearing of coloured clothing
The required update to the League Rules is in hand and will be published shortly but details are already available to Clubs per the Motion details submitted with the AGM paperwork
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Officers were appointed in accordance with the Agenda.
The Zone representatives serving on the League Management Committee were appointed as follows
· Premier Gavin Cater (Downham Market)
· North Bill Brodie (Cromer Suffield Park)
· East 1 Jerry Smith (County Arts)
· East 2 Mick Hayden (North Walsham)
· South Michael Howard (Diss & District)
· Central Barry Cocks (Aldiss Park)
· West 1 Andrew Howlett (Shouldham)
· West 2 Chris Reynalds (Downham Market Conservatives)
LEAGUE FORMAT FOR 2024
The format for 2024 was presented (see below).
Due to the number of teams to form South 2 Zone, this has been amalgamated into South 1 & Central 1, primarily to give teams an appropriate number of matches.
As result, South 1 now contains 9 teams but with the lack of the required number of Wednesdays, 2 matches will need to be played on a Monday and the necessary Monday dates will be allocated. We hope to be in position to confirm League fixtures and dates, including those to be played on a Monday in South 1 in early January.
With now only two Hansells Cup League play-offs will be:-
· East 2 Zone winners
· West 2 Zone winners
· South Zone runners up
· Central Zone runners up
· North Zone runners up
IF YOU HAVE ANY QUERIES ON THE LEAGUE ZONES OR ANY OTHER MATTERS CONCERNING THE COUNTY LEAGUE THEN PLEASE RAISE DIRECT WITH THE LEAGUE SECRETARY
John Ottaway
Hon. Men
5th December 2023
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Clubs Meeting held on Sunday 24th September 2023
Synopsis and Summary of matters raised and discussed
Attendance: County Officers & 24 representatives from Clubs
1. Report by Hon. Secretary (John Ottaway)
Norfolk Bowls Association
The 2023 season ran smoothly with no major issues with all Competitions and League completed on schedule. Our thoughts will now turn to the 2024 season with the programme now being worked on.
There are matters under consideration by the Management Committee, namely:
Jermy Cup
Entries have greatly diminished over recent years and some Clubs who entered in 2023 were forced to concede matches due to problems raising teams.
This competition has been reviewed by the Management Committee who believes it to be no longer viable in its current format. Therefore, the Committee is proposing that it be played as a 1 rink mixed fours competition of 2 men/2 ladies in line with our other County Championships.
A formal proposition will be submitted to the AGM in December for adoption for the 2024 season including changes to the Jermy Cup rules
Dress Code
The requirement to get County Approval to Club coloured clothing no longer applies. Bowls England have issued detailed guidelines as to what is permitted so far as coloured clothing is concerned and these guidelines will apply to our County Championships that lead to the National finals and those competitions run direct by Bowls England.
Guidance has already been circulated to Clubs on what is and is not permitted
Our Competition Regulations will need to be amended and the required changes will be presented to the AGM in December.
Our internal Competitions (Bales Cup, Fermoy Cup & Jermy Cup) are not subject to Bowls England Competition Regulations and we determine our own rules so far as dress is concerned and it seems logical and for consistency that the dress for these and the County League should be the same as for the main County Championships so again changes to the rules for these events will be presented to the AGM.
Competition Prizes
The prizes presented to individual Competition winners & runners- up include tankards. This has been reviewed will change from 2024 and we will now present the winners and runners up with a cash equivalent with the amounts still to be determined. Winners will continue to receive individual medals along with the bannerette for their club
2023 Annual General Meeting
Nominations
Nominations for the Officer positions have now closed and there are vacancies for 3 key positions:-
Junior Vice President No nomination has been received and the Management Committee will seek someone to fill this position
Match Secretary Naunton has decided to stand down and so this important position will become vacant and needs to be filled
Group Representatives
John Mason is standing down as Group 1 Representative and Ian Groves (County Arts) has been
Safeguarding Officer
I have taken the safeguarding training and have the required DBS checks and I am covering this position in the short term but will seek to fill this role on a permanent basis
Motions
Any Motions to the AGM must be received by 15th October and to the League AGM by 5th November
Website
It is felt that our website is a bit tired, dated and not really compatible with mobile devices. We are therefore undertaking a review as to a possible upgrade which is in its early stages and I will report further in due course
County programme 2024
A draft is being produced but is subject to change depending on entries made. This will be published as soon as possible.
Middleton Cup
This continues as a Group format in 2024. Mark Turner will continue as Manager and our home match will be played at County Arts
Eastern Counties League
This will continue in 2024 but Huntingdonshire & Cambridgeshire have withdrawn leaving only 5 counties. The effect of the withdrawals will be discussed at the ECBA AGM in November and we will have to wait and see if changes to the League result.
County Tour
The President
Bowls England
Working parties
Bowls England have set up various working parties involving all levels of the game from players ,administrators, umpires to review a range of topics. These working parties are on-going and will present recommendations for changes
Competitions
This is a review of the Bowls England Competitions and any recommendations will require County approval prior to implementation in 2025.
As and when recommendations are received, the views of Clubs & Players will be sought.
In the meantime BE have issued a survey to get members views and this can be accessed via the BE website and I would urge anyone interested to participate
Affiliations
This is looking at the whole Affiliation process and I continue to press BE on the issues we have in the County particularly for Clubs playing Federation bowls to ensure these are fully considered by the working group.
A reminder Naunton will issue the relevant paperwork in early 2024
Disciplinary
Hopefully, the working party will recommend a more simplified process
Governance
This relates to BE internal governance processes and should have little direct effect on County operations
Bowls Big weekend
Several of our Clubs participated with I understand a varying degree of success. This will take place again in May 2024 and I would urge Clubs to consider taking part as it is a way to attract new members. If more Clubs do participate then it may be possible to have some form our County wide publicity to promote the event
Communications
Bowls England communicate direct with Clubs through the Club Contact as shown on each Club
It is the Clubs responsibility to keep the contact details up to date and this has to be done on-line via the website, via the Club/County Profile Log in prompt.
Clubs have been notified direct of their unique log-in details and Clubs are urged to ensure the contact details are up to date so information sent is received by the correct person.
If Clubs have any issues to be raised with Bowls England then these should be addressed to the BE Clubs Officer - Jas Batt (jasbir.batt@bowlsengland.com)
Staff
There have been several staff changes at Bowls England and Helen Slimm will be leaving in October
2. Report by Hon. Competition Secretary (John George)
2023 Season
This went smoothly will all Competitions completed on schedule
2024 Season
The programme for 2024 is now being worked on and will be completed and published once all entries are received (after the closing date of 1st December) Clubs are urged to complete and submit entries by this date to enable these to be checked prior to the relevant draws being made in early 2024
Assuming the motion to change the Jermy Cup to a mixed fours competition is passed at the AGM, the relevant entry form will then be issued
Consideration will be given as to whether more than one round of the 2 bowl singles can be played on a single evening (or possibly a weekend)
3.
Report by Hon. League Secretary (Mark Elliott)
2023 season
The Season went well with all league fixtures being completed within the dates as per the league rules despite a few postponements due to the weather. My congratulations go to all the zone winners and to Norfolk Bowling Club B and West Winch for winning the W P Baker Cup and the Hansells Cup respectively.
2024 League structure
The League format for 2024 and the draft League structure for 2024 is attached. This is still in DRAFT as is dependent on Clubs submitting entries to the League which do not close until 1st December. At this point, the structure for 2024 will be determined and presented to the League AGM in December.
There are particular issues surrounding the South 1 & 2 and Central Zones with currently an in sufficient number of teams to make these 3 zones viable. Hence, once all team entries are received the structure of these 3 zones will be reviewed and it is possible that these be amalgamated into 2 zones which may result in each zone comprising 9 teams resulting in an additional 2 matches in each zone. If this does arise then the additional dates will be incorporated into the league programme, probably played on a Monday. However, it must be stressed that this is dependent on the league entries made
2024 League AGM motions
League
A motion has been submitted for presentation to the League AGM that all League Matches be played over 18 ends rather than 21 to bring this into line with other 4Jermy Cup & Fermoy Cup). It will be for Clubs to consider this and vote accordingly at the AGM
Postponed matches
The rule whereby postponed matches have to played
Late Arrivers
The rules are not particularly clear as to players arriving late for a league match and if the start should be delayed or the match started with the players present and the playing format that should be adopted.
Changes are being considered to clarify what should occur and these will be presented to the League AGM
4.
Report by Hon. Treasurer (David Naunton)
County income is primarily from Affiliation Fees & Competition entries, amounting to approx.
5. Report by Hon. Match Secretary (David Naunton)
The 2023 County Friendly Match programme was successfully completed and the 2024 programme is being worked upon.
There will be changes in 2024. For away matches, Counties travelling to Norfolk and Norfolk travelling to away matches present a problem with players reluctant to travel long distance and it
Having held the Match Secretary position for several years, David has decided to stand down at the AGM. This is an important position that needs to be filled. If there is anyone interested in taking on this important position then please let David know who will be able to provide more details
John Ottaway
Hon. Men
27th September 2023
Circulation:
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Norfolk Bowls Association website
County Championships History & Statistics SEPT 2023>
28 August 2023
West Winch win the Hansells Cup
The last silverware of the County season was decided on Saturday when West Winch lifted the Hansells Cup League playoff title at Wymondham Dell.
In the semi-final, they came from behind to beat Scole & District by a single shot. The other semi-final was not so close as Bradwell, always ahead against Hunstanton, won by 8 shots
The final saw West Winch open an early lead, which they never relinquished and ran out comfortable winners by 13 shots.
Results:-
Semi-finals
West Winch 55 Scole & District 54 (4-1)
Bradwell 58 Hunstanton
Final
West Winch 67 Bradwell 54 (4-1)
Photo click Link below
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County Championship Finals RESULTS
RESULTS
SINGLES
Jack Wells (Downham Market BC) 20 John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell BC) 21
PAIRS
Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market) 21 Aaron Johnson & Ian Catchpole (Norfolk BC) 11
TRIPLES
Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park BC) 19
Dan Seabourne, Matthew Carter & David Smith (Freethorpe BC) 18
FOURS
Ian Groves, Mick Brown, Mike Seppings & Jack Larter (County Arts BC) 18
John Tufts, Richard Summers, Ian Catchpole & Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC) 16
TWO BOWL SINGLES
Matt Warnes (Downham Market BC) 16 Justin Hudson (Wootton Park BC) 11
JUNIOR SINGLES
Aaron Johnson (Norfolk BC) 21 Harry Cater (Downham Market BC) 20
JUNIOR PAIRS Semi-finals
Rhys Morgan & Bradley George (Wootton Park BC) 8
Harry Cater & Jack Larter (Downham Market BC/County Arts BC) 18
Tom Cooper & Aaron Johnson (Freethorpe BC/Norfolk BC) 13
Josh Finch & Dean Rudling (Wootton Park BC/Shipdham BC) 14
JUNIOR PAIRS FINAL
Harry Cater & Jack Larter (Downham Market BC/County Arts BC) 18
Josh Finch & Dean Rudling (Wootton Park BC/Shipdham BC) 19
SENIOR FOURS
Gary Mallett, Clive Derry, Mick Brown & Brian Taylor (County Arts BC) 12
Barry Flatt, Peter Harlow, Richard Haydon & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell) 16
19 August 2023
Norfolk BC
The County League Zone play offs for the WP Baker Cup were played at Thorpe Rec BC on Sunday 13th August with Norfolk BC
Results:-
Semi Finals
· County Arts
· Norfolk BC
Final
· Norfolk BC
County Finals Programme for 5th/6thAugust
Men
Venue: Thorpe Recreation BC
Saturday 5th August at 1.30pm
JUNIOR PAIRS Semi-finals
Rhys Morgan & Ryan Hudson (Wootton Park BC) -v-
Harry Cater & Jack Larter (Downham Market BC/County Arts BC)
Tom Cooper & Aaron Johnson (Freethorpe BC/Norfolk BC) -v-
Josh Finch & Dean Rudling (Wootton Park BC/Shipdham BC)
(JUNIOR PAIRS Final to follow - at 4.00pm)
SENIOR FOURS
Gary Mallett, Clive Derry, Mick Brown & Brian Taylor (County Arts BC) -v-
Barry Flatt, Peter Harlow, Garry Oakley & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell)
Sunday 6th August at 10.30am
SINGLES
Jack Wells (Downham Market BC) -v- John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell BC)
PAIRS
Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market) -v- Aaron Johnson & Ian Catchpole (Norfolk BC)
Sunday 6th August at 1.30pm
JUNIOR SINGLES
Aaron Johnson (Norfolk BC) -v- Harry Cater (Downham Market BC)
TWO BOWL SINGLES
Matt Warnes (Downham Market BC) -v- Justin Hudson (Wootton Park BC)
FOURS
Ian Groves, Mick Brown, Mike Seppings & Jack Larter (County Arts BC) -v-
John Tufts, Richard Summers, Ian Catchpole & Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC)
TRIPLES
Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park BC) -v-
Dan Seabourne, Matthew Carter & David Smith (Freethorpe BC)
Bales Cup winners
Congratulations to Norfolk BC who have won the Bales Cup for 2023 and now have won the title on the last 4 occasions
Final Result
NORFOLK BC 62 FREETHORPE 39
Jermy Cup Winners
Jermy Cup
Congratulations to Norfolk BC who have won the Jermy Cup for 2023 and now having won the title on the last 4 occasions
Results
Semi-finals
County Arts BC 56 Aldiss Park BC 52
Martham BC 35 Norfolk BC 52
Final
County Arts 15 Norfolk BC 47
County Pairs Semi Finals Results
County Championships 2023
Semi-final Results
Results of the County Championship semi-finals are below. The County finals will be played over the weekend of 5th/6th August at Thorpe Rec. BC and the programme will be published shortly
Fours
Paul King, Mark Wright, Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market) 12
Ian Groves, Mick Brown, Mike Seppings & Jack Larter (County Arts) 22
Max Harrison, Matt Warnes, Jack Wells & Peter Boldero (Downham Market) 14
John Tufts, Richard Summers, Ian Catchpole & Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC) 15
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 19th/22nd August
Triples
Barry Moody, Ken Jenkins & Michael Tufts (Hingham Rectory) 20
Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park) 21
Lewis Garner, Richard Scott & Keith Brand (Shouldham) 12
Dan Seabourne, Matthew Carter & David Smith (Freethorpe) 19
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 16th/19th August
Pairs
Chris Burr & Keith Edgar (Norwich Union) 18
Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market) 19
Dan Seabourne & Tom Cooper (Freethorpe) 3
Aaron Johnson & Ian Catchpole (Norfolk BC) 20
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 13th/15th August
Singles
The Singles Quarter Finals, shown below, due to be played on 14th July were postponed due to inclement weather were played on Friday 21st July at GW Staniforth BC (Thetford) with the results as shown below. The semi-finals will be played on Thursday 27th July at Aldiss Park BC.
Jack Wells (Downham Market) 21 Justin Hudson (Wootton Park) 11
Kevin Baker (Diss & District) 12 Jack Larter (County Arts) 21
Karl Staff (Norfolk BC) 18 John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell) 21
Peter Boldero (Downham Market) 14 Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC) 2 (match conceded)
Semi-final matches:-
Jack Wells (Downham Market) Larter (County Arts)
John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell) Boldero (Downham Market)
Senior Fours
Gary Mallett, Clive Derry, Mick Brown & Brian Taylor (County Arts) 19
Geoff Batley, Roger Guy, John Ottaway & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell) 10
Barry Flatt, Peter Harlow, Garry Oakley & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell) 16
Chris Wright, Bob Allen, Andy Hailes & Mervyn Chapman (St. Lawrence) 4
The final will be played over the weekend of 5th & 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC. The winners of the Final will represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 21st/23rd August
Junior Singles
Aaron Johnson (Norfolk BC) 21 Jack Larter (County Arts) 14
Harry Cater (Downham Market) w/o Jack Naunton (Aldiss Park)
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 22nd /24th August
Junior Pairs
The semi-finals below have still be played
Ryan Hudson & Rhys Morgan (Wootton Park) Larter (Downham Market/County Arts)
Aaron Johnson & Tom Cooper (Norfolk BC/Freethorpe) Rudling (Wootton Park/Shipdham)
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC. The winners of the Final will represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 14th/16th August
18 July 2023
County Pairs Semi Finals Venue Change
Now being played at Wymondham Dell on Thursday 20th July 6:30pm
County Championship Final Results
Quarter final results
Fours played on 10th July 2023
Paul King, Mark Wright, Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market) 19
Simon Turner, Terry Frost, Steve Norman & Ben Goff (Dereham St. Nicholas) 17
Ian Groves, Mick Brown, Mike Seppings & Jack Larter (County Arts) 20
Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan, Liam Leverett & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park) 10
John High, Darren Rowsell, Mark Turner & Andy Siely (Acle St Edmunds) 9
Max Harrison, Matthew Warnes, Jack Wells & Peter Boldero (Downham Mkt) 19
Geoff Batley, Garry Oakley, John Ottaway & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell) 16
John Tufts, Richard Summers, Ian Catchpole & Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC) 18
Triples played on 11th July 2023
Paul Chisp, Gary May & Jack Larter (County Arts) 13
Barry Moody, Ken Jenkins & Michael Tufts (Hingham Rectory) 19
John Colcombe, Aaron Stimson & Karl Brooks (Norfolk BC) 19
Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park) 21
Lewis Garner, Richard Scott & Keith Brand (Shouldham) 23
Peter Lunt, Roger Saxon & Chris Jones (Shouldham) 7
Dan Seabourne, Matthew Carter & David Smith (Freethorpe) 21
Simon Turner, Terry Frost & Ben Goff (Dereham St. Nicholas) 18
Pairs played on 13th July 2023
Barry Flatt & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell) 14
Chris Burr & Keith Edgar (Norwich Union) 23
Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market) 20
Harry Cater & Peter Chestney (Downham Market) 13
Liam Leverett & Josh Finch (Wootton Park) 12
Dan Seabourne & Tom Cooper (Freethorpe) 22
Garry Oakley & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell) 2
Aaron Johnson & Ian Catchpole (Norfolk BC) 20
Singles
The matches shown below, due to be played on 14th July 2023 were postponed due to inclement weather and will now be played on Friday 21st July at GW Staniforth BC (Thetford)
Jack Wells (Downham Market) -v- Justin Hudson (Wootton Park)
Kevin Baker (Diss & District) -v- Jack Larter (County Arts)
Karl Staff (Norfolk BC) -v- John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell)
Peter Boldero (Downham Market) -v- Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC)
County Championship Semi-Final Details
Semi-finals
Fours
To be played on Monday 17th July at Aldiss Park
Paul King, Mark Wright, Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market)
-v-
Ian Groves, Mick Brown, Mike Seppings & Jack Larter (County Arts)
Max Harrison, Matthew Warnes, Jack Wells & Peter Boldero (Downham Market)
-v-
John Tufts, Richard Summers, Ian Catchpole & Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC)
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 19th/22nd August
Triples
To be played on Tuesday 18th July at Harling Rec BC
Barry Moody, Ken Jenkins & Michael Tufts (Hingham Rectory)
-v-
Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park)
Lewis Garner, Richard Scott & Keith Brand (Shouldham
-v-
Dan Seabourne, Matthew Carter & David Smith (Freethorpe)
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 16th/19th August
Pairs
To be played on Thursday 20th July at Hingham Rectory BC
Chris Burr & Keith Edgar (Norwich Union)
-v-
Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market)
Dan Seabourne & Tom Cooper (Freethorpe)
-v-
Aaron Johnson & Ian Catchpole (Norfolk BC)
The winners progress to the County final to be played on 5th or 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC and will also represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on 13th/15th August
Singles
The Singles Quarter Finals, shown below, due to be played on 14th July were postponed due to inclement weather and will now be played on Friday 21st July at GW Staniforth BC (Thetford). Once played, the Semi-finals will then be arranged.
Jack Wells (Downham Market) -v- Justin Hudson (Wootton Park)
Kevin Baker (Diss & District) -v- Jack Larter (County Arts)
Karl Staff (Norfolk BC) -v- John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell)
Peter Boldero (Downham Market) -v- Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC)
10 July 2023
County Championships 2023
The quarter finals of the Singles will be played on Friday 14th July at Hingham Rectory BC with the line ups as follows:
Jack Wells (Downham Market) -v- Justin Hudson (Wootton Park)
Kevin Baker (Diss & District) -v- Jack Larter (County Arts)
Karl Staff (Norfolk BC) -v- John Ottaway (Wymondham Dell)
Peter Boldero (Downham Market) -v- Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC)
The winners progress to the semi-finals to be played on Friday 21st July at GW Staniforth BC (Thetford).
Norfolk Bowls Association
County Championships 2023
The quarter finals & semi-finals of the Senior Fours were played on Sunday 9th July with the results as follows:-
Quarter Final results
Gary Mallett, Clive Derry, Mick Brown & Brian Taylor (County Arts) 17
Steve Hollingworth, Copper Ramjeet, Peter Deeley & Trevor Jermy (County Arts) 14
Geoff Batley, Roger Guy, John Ottaway & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell) 20
Paul Boulton, Iver Willgress, Patrick Grange & Gerry Creed (Castle Acre Coronation) 11
Barry Flatt, Peter Harlow, Garry Oakley & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell) 18
John Sparrow, Phil Ellis, Mark Turner & Andy Siely (Acle St Edmunds) 17
Chris Wright, Bob Allen, Andy Hailes & Mervyn Chapman (St. Lawrence) 16
Malcolm Shorting, Gordon Green, David Willgress & Andrew Brooks (Upwell) 10
Semi-final results
Gary Mallett, Clive Derry, Mick Brown & Brian Taylor (County Arts) 19
Geoff Batley, Roger Guy, John Ottaway & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell) 10
Barry Flatt, Peter Harlow, Garry Oakley & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell) 16
Chris Wright, Bob Allen, Andy Hailes & Mervyn Chapman (St. Lawrence) 4
The final will be played over the weekend of 5th & 6th August at Thorpe Rec BC with the winners progressing to the Bowls England National Championships later in August
8 July 2023
Middleton Cup
Norfolk | v | Essex | ||||||||||||||||
Competition | Middleton Cup | |||||||||||||||||
Date | 08.07.23 | |||||||||||||||||
Venue | County Arts BC | |||||||||||||||||
Skip | 5 ends | 10 ends | 15 ends | 18 ends | 21 ends | Rink | 21 ends | 18 ends | 15 ends | 10 ends | 5 ends | Skip | ||||||
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Wayne Willgress | 4 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 13 | 4 | Jamie Homes | ||||||
Sam King | | | 5 | 11 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 2 | 23 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 6 | Andy Squire | ||||
Peter Boldero | | 4 | 9 | 14 | 16 | 21 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 5 | 3 | Jack Butcher3 | |||||
Ian Catchpole | | 3 | 5 | 9 | 13 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 12 | 4 | Edward Morris | |||||
James Segolo | | 2 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 2 | Mark Nullmeyers | |||||
David Smith | | 4 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 23 | 1 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 8 | Steve Mitchinson | |||||
Total | 22 | 47 | 70 | 82 | 103 | | 113 | 97 | 86 | 56 | 27 | | ||||||
Points | | 5 | 17 | | ||||||||||||||
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Lead | 4 | Max Harrison | Lead | 3 | John Colcombe | Lead | 5 | John Tufts | ||||||||||
2 | Matt Fox | 2 | Mark Turner | 2 | David Lamb | |||||||||||||
3 | Chris Rowe | 3 | Andy Siely | 3 | Ric Summers | |||||||||||||
Skip | Peter Boldero | Skip | Ian Catchpole | Skip | Wayne Willgress | |||||||||||||
Lead | 1 | Dan Seabourne | Lead | 6 | Tom Baker | Lead | 2 | Aaron Johnson | ||||||||||
2 | Ina Wones | 2 | Karl Brooks | 2 | Aaron Stimson | |||||||||||||
3 | Matthew Carter | 3 | John Ottaway | 3 | Jack Wells | |||||||||||||
Skip | David Smith | Skip | James Segolo | Skip | Sam King | |||||||||||||
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County Championship Quarter Final details
Apart from the Singles, the 2023 County Championships have now reached the quarter final stage.
The quarter finals of the FOURS will be played on Monday 10th July at RG Carter Group BC starting at 6.30pm with the line ups:
Paul King, Mark Wright, Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market)
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Simon Turner, Terry Frost, Steve Norman & Ben Goff (Dereham St. Nicholas)
Ian Groves, Mick Brown, Mike Seppings & Jack Larter (County Arts)
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Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan, Liam Leverett & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park)
John High, Darren Rowsell, Mark Turner & Andy Siely (Acle St Edmunds)
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Max Harrison, Matthew Warnes, Jack Wells & Peter Boldero (Downham Market)
Geoff Batley, Garry Oakley, John Ottaway & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell)
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John Tufts, Richard Summers, Ian Catchpole & Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC)
The winners progress to the semi-finals to be played on Monday 17th July at Aldiss Park BC
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The quarter finals of the TRIPLES will be played on Tuesday 11th July at Aldiss Park BC starting at 6.30pm with the line ups:
Paul Chisp, Gary May & Jack Larter (County Arts)
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Barry Moody, Ken Jenkins & Michael Tufts (Hingham Rectory)
John Colcombe, Aaron Stimson & Karl Brooks (Norfolk BC)
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Josh Finch, Rhys Morgan & Dan Cawthorne (Wootton Park)
Lewis Garner, Richard Scott & Keith Brand (Shouldham)
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Peter Lunt, Roger Saxon & Chris Jones (Shouldham)
Dan Seabourne, Matthew Carter & David Smith (Freethorpe)
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Simon Turner, Terry Frost & Ben Goff (Dereham St. Nicholas)
The winners progress to the semi-finals to be played on Tuesday 18th July at Harling Recreation BC
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The quarter finals of the PAIRS will be played on Thursday 13th July at GW Staniforth BC (Thetford) starting at 6.30pm with the line ups:
Barry Flatt & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell)
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Chris Burr & Keith Edgar (Norwich Union)
Richie Bly & Chris Rowe (Downham Market)
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Harry Cater & Peter Chestney (Downham Market)
Liam Leverett & Josh Finch (Wootton Park)
-v-
Dan Seabourne & Tom Cooper (Freethorpe)
Garry Oakley & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell)
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Aaron Johnson & Ian Catchpole (Norfolk BC)
The winners progress to the semi-finals to be played on Thursday 20th July at Hingham Rectory BC
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The quarter finals of the SINGLES will be played on Friday 14th July at Hingham Rectory BC starting at 6.30pm and the line-ups will be finalised after the last 16 ties are played on Friday 7th July. The winners progress to the semi-finals to be played on Friday 21st July at GW Staniforth BC (Thetford)
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THE COUNTY FINALS WILL BE PLAYED AT THORPE RECREATION BC OVER THE WEEKEND OF 5th/6th AUGUST WITH THE PROGRAMME FINALISED & PUBLISHED ONCE ALL SEMI FINALISTS ARE KNOWN
2 Bowl singles & Senior Fours Quarter Finals results
Results of the matches played on 27th June at Hingham Rectory BC
Quarter finals
Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC) 3 Charles West (Norfolk BC) 15
Matthew Warnes (Downham Market BC) 16 Steve Schofield (Watton) 11
Chris Willgress (Norfolk BC) 11 Josh Finch (Wootton Park) 15
Kevin Baker (Diss & District) 13 Justin Hudson (Wootton Park) 14
Semi-finals
Charles West (Norfolk BC) 9 Matthew Warnes (Downham Market) 16
Josh Finch (Wootton Park) 8 Justin Hudson (Wootton Park) 16
Congratulations to Matt & Justin who will contest the final on the weekend of 5th/6th August and who will go on to represent Norfolk in the Bowls England National Championships on 24th/25th August.
27 June 2023
2 Bowl singles & Senior Fours Quarter Finals.
The 2023 County Championships are now reaching the quarter final stage.
The quarter finals & semi-finals of the 2 bowl Singles will be played on Tuesday 27th June at Hingham Rectory BC. The quarter finals start at 6.30pm and are then followed by the semi-finals. The line ups are:-
Wayne Willgress (Norfolk BC) Charles West (Norfolk BC)
Matthew Warnes (Downham Market BC) Steve Schofield (Watton)
Chris Willgress (Norfolk BC) Josh Finch (Wootton Park)
Kevin Baker (Diss & District) Justin Hudson (Wootton Park)
The quarter finals and semi-finals of the Senior Fours will be played on Sunday 9th July at Swaffham Town BC The quarter finals start at 10.00am and are then followed by the semi-finals at 2.00pm approx. The line ups are:-
Gary Mallett, Clive Derry, Mick Brown & Brian Taylor (County Arts)
Steve Hollingworth, Copper Ramjeet, Peter Deeley & Trevor Jermy (County Arts)
Geoff Batley, Roger Guy, John Ottaway & Peter Roseblade (Wymondham Dell)
Paul Boulton, Iver Willgress, Patrick Grange & Gerry Creed (Castle Acre Coronation)
Barry Flatt, Peter Harlow, Garry Oakley & Gary Goodrum (Wymondham Dell)
John Sparrow, Phil Ellis, Mark Turner & Andy Siely (Acle St Edmunds)
Chris Wright, Bob Allen, Andy Hailes & Mervyn Chapman (St. Lawrence)
Malcolm Shorting, Gordon Green, David Willgress & Andrew Brooks (Upwell)
The finals of both the 2 Bowl singles & Senior Fours will be played over the weekend of Saturday 5th & Sunday 6th August at Thorpe Recreation BC
26 June 2023
Balcomb Trophy
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Norfolk | v | Essex | ||||||||||||||||
Competition | Balcomb Trophy | |||||||||||||||||
Date | 25.06.23 | |||||||||||||||||
Venue | Wellingborough | |||||||||||||||||
Skip | 5 ends | 10 ends | 15 ends | 18 ends | 21 ends | Rink | 21 ends | 18 ends | 15 ends | 10 ends | 5 ends | Skip | ||||||
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Wayne Willgress | 2 | 11 | 18 | 22 | 23 | 2 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 10 | JamieHolmes | ||||||
Peter Boldero | 3 | 5 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 4 | Mark Nully | ||||||
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Total | 5 | 16 | 27 | 33 | 36 | | 38 | 32 | 31 | 21 | 14 | | ||||||
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Lead | 2 | John Tofts | Lead | | Max Harrison | Lead | | | ||||||||||
2 | Danny Seabourne | 2 | Jack Wells | 2 | | |||||||||||||
3 | David Smith | 3 | Sam King | 3 | | |||||||||||||
Skip | Wayne Willgress | Skip | Peter Boldero | Skip | | |||||||||||||
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19 June 2023 Balcomb TrophyResults
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Norfolk | v | Beds | |||||||||||||||||
Competition | Balcomb Trophy | ||||||||||||||||||
Date | 18.06.23 | ||||||||||||||||||
Venue | St Neots | ||||||||||||||||||
Skip | 5 ends | 10 ends | 13 ends | 14 ends | 14 ends | Rink | 14 ends | 14 ends | 14 ends | 10 ends | 5 ends | Skip | |||||||
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Peter Boldero | 10 | 16 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 0 | A Barker | |||||||
Wayne Willgress | 8 | 10 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 2 | S Walton | |||||||
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Total | 18 | 26 | 41 | 42 | 42 | | 17 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 2 | | |||||||
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Lead | 4 | Max Harrison | Lead | | | Lead | | | |||||||||||
2 | Jack Wells | 2 | | 2 | | ||||||||||||||
3 | Sam King | 3 | | 3 | | ||||||||||||||
Skip | Peter Boldero | Skip | | Skip | | ||||||||||||||
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2 | Dan Seabourne | 2 | | ||||||||||||||||
3 | James Segolo | 3 | | ||||||||||||||||
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18 June 2023 MiddletonCupResults
Competition | Middleton Cup | |||||||||||||||||
Date | 17.06.23 | |||||||||||||||||
Venue | Leicester BC | |||||||||||||||||
Skip | 5 ends | 10 ends | 15 ends | 18 ends | 21 ends | Rink | 21 ends | 18 ends | 15 ends | 10 ends | 5 ends | Skip | ||||||
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Wayne Willgress | 4 | 11 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 4 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 6 | Darren Allsopp | ||||||
Sam King | | | 8 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 2 | 30 | 21 | 18 | 10 | 3 | Chris Moore | ||||
Peter Boldero | | 12 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 28 | 6 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 7 | 0 | Allistair Hollis | |||||
Ian Catchpole | | 2 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 5 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 10 | 5 | Joe Dawson | |||||
James Segolo | | 4 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 24 | 3 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 5 | Neal Hope | |||||
David Smith | | 1 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 1 | 21 | 16 | 12 | 10 | 6 | Martyn Allsopp | |||||
Total | 31 | 62 | 83 | 107 | 121 | | 119 | 96 | 83 | 55 | 25 | | ||||||
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Lead | 6 | Max Harrison | Lead | 5 | John Colcombe | Lead | 4 | John Tufts | ||||||||||
2 | Matt Fox | 2 | Mark Turner | 2 | David Lamb | |||||||||||||
3 | Chris Rowe | 3 | Andy Siely | 3 | Ric Summers | |||||||||||||
Skip | Peter Boldero | Skip | Ian Catchpole | Skip | Wayne Willgress | |||||||||||||
Lead | 1 | Dan Seabourne | Lead | 3 | Tom Baker | Lead | 2 | Aaron Johnson | ||||||||||
2 | Ina Wones | 2 | Karl brooks | 2 | Aaron Stimson | |||||||||||||
3 | Matthew Carter | 3 | JohnOttaway | 3 | Jack Wells | |||||||||||||
Skip | David Smith | Skip | James Segolo | Skip | Sam King | |||||||||||||
Mid Cup & Balcomb Trophy invertation letters
John George
01603 435948
Mobile 07907 625910
You have been selected to play in the following Middleton Cup Match versus: Leicestershire B A
At the Request of the Manager Mark Turner would you please be in attendance 40 minutes before the start of play
Date:Saturday June 17 Time: 11am Venue: Leicester B C. LE2 3PL
Dress: County Coloured Shirt, White Trousers, or Shorts (and belt if worn) White Socks and regulation bowling shoes during play.
Meal:Bacon Rolls will be available for purchase.Match Fee:
ACCEPTANCE SLIP should be returned to me whether you can play or not by EMAIL PREFERABLYor Tel: 01603 435948 or 07907 625910, you can also texted me on Mobile 07907 625910
Please make sure your Bowls are on the green for inspection by 10.30
TEAM
Lead | John Tufts | Aaron Johnson | Max Harrison | John Colcombe | Tom Baker | Dan Seabourne |
Two | David Lamb | Aaron Stimson | Matt Fox | Mark Turner | Karl brooks | Ian Wones |
Three | Ric Summers | Jack Wells | Chris Rowe | Andy Siely | John Ottaway | Matthew Carter |
Skip | Wayne Willgress | Sam King | Peter Boldero | Ian Catchpole | James Segolo | David Smith |
The use of Mobile Phones on or around the green during Play without prior permission is strictly banned
PLEASE NOTE If you are unable to play, be sure to Ring Mark Turner A.S.A.P. on 01603 745352
ACCEPTANCE SLIP for LIECESTERSHIRE MIDDLETON CUP GAME
To: John George email jgeorge41@hotmail.co.uk.
I acknowledge the selection notice for the above match and WILL / WILL NOT be in attendance.
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John George
Email:jgeorge41@hotmail.co.uk
Phone: 01603 435948 07907 625910
You have been selected to play in the following Balcomb Trophy Match Norfolk v Cambs Details as follows
Sunday June 18 2023 Venue: St Neots BC Time 11am PE19 1AP Winners will go forward to:
Sunday June 25 2023, starting at 11am to be held at Wellingborough B.C. Hatton Street Wellingborough Northamptonshire NN8 5AS
Dress: County Coloured Shirt White Trousers, or Shorts (and belt if worn) White Socks and regulation bowling shoes. All to be worn during play. Dress Code as per B E National Rules
Please make sure your Bowls are on the green for inspection by 10.40am
ACCEPTANCE: email: PREFERABLY. or by PHONE, 01603 435948 or 07907 625910
Team
BALCOMB 2 x 4 v CAMBS@St NEOTS B CSUNDAY JUNE 1811AM2023 | ||||
Lead | John Tufts | Max Harrison | ||
Two | Danny Seabourne | Jack Wells | ||
Three | James Segolo | Sam King | ||
Skip | Wayne Willgress | Peter Boldero | ||
Reserves | Karl Brooks | David Smith | ||
PLEASE NOTE If you are unable to play, be sure to contact Mark Turner A.S.A.P. on 07796 790978
Or 01603 745352
ACCEPTANCE for the Balcomb Trophy
To: John George email jgeorge41@hotmail.co.uk
I acknowledge the selection notice for the above match and WILL / WILL NOT be in attendance.
11 June 2023 Eastern Counties League runners-up against Bedfordshire
Match result details | ||||||||||||||||||
Norfolk | v | Beds | ||||||||||||||||
Competition | East Counties League | |||||||||||||||||
Date | 10.06.23 | |||||||||||||||||
Venue | Thorpe Rec BC | |||||||||||||||||
Skip | 5 ends | 10 ends | 15 ends | 18 ends | 21 ends | Rink | 21 ends | 18 ends | 15 ends | 10 ends | 5 ends | Skip | ||||||
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Mark Turner | 3 | 7 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 4 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 11 | 10 | Gavin Tift | ||||||
Kevin Baker | 1 | 3 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 5 | 30 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 13 | Mike Bertrand | ||||||
Aaron Johnson | 8 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 35 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 3 | 1 | Jim Allen | ||||||
David Lamb | 5 | 12 | 20 | 24 | 32 | 4 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 8 | 5 | Dave Whelan | ||||||
Richard Haydon | 5 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 20 | 3 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 13 | 8 | Andrew Manning | ||||||
Total | 22 | 47 | 69 | 86 | 113 | | 99 | 88 | 78 | 54 | 37 | | ||||||
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Brian Taylor | 3 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 9 | 1 | 25 | 19 | 17 | 11 | 5 | Rllie Cordell | ||||||
Overall TOTAL | | | | | 122 | | 124 | | | | | TOTAL | ||||||
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Lead | 4 | Joshua Finch | Lead | 2 | Alex Deal | Lead | 1 | Richard Church | ||||||||||
2 | Andy Syder | 2 | Glenn Harwood | 2 | Peter Cottee | |||||||||||||
3 | Jack Larter | 3 | Mic Brown | 3 | Malcolm Nicholson | |||||||||||||
Skip | Mark Turner | Skip | David Lamb | Skip | Brian Taylor | |||||||||||||
Lead | 5 | Harry Cater | Lead | 3 | Geoff Batley | |||||||||||||
2 | Ryan Fox | 2 | Jack Adcock | |||||||||||||||
3 | Ian Groves | 3 | Gary Goodrum | |||||||||||||||
Skip | Kevin Baker | Skip | Richard Haydon | |||||||||||||||
Lead | 6 | John High | ||||||||||||||||
2 | Steve Johnson | |||||||||||||||||
3 | Aaron Stimson | |||||||||||||||||
Skip | Aaron Johnson | |||||||||||||||||
04 Jun 2023 Middleton Cup winners against Suffolk
See Photo in Link
Match result details | |||||||||||||||||||
Norfolk | v | Suffolk | |||||||||||||||||
Competition | Middleton Cup | ||||||||||||||||||
Date | 03.06.23 | ||||||||||||||||||
Venue | County Arts BC | ||||||||||||||||||
Skip | 5 ends | 10 ends | 15 ends | 18 ends | 21 ends | Rink | 21 ends | 18 ends | 15 ends | 10 ends | 5 ends | Skip | |||||||
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Wayne Willgress | 9 | 12 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 2 | Dominic Warren | |||||||
Sam King | 10 | 12 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 3 | 20 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 2 | Dan Ramsbottom | |||||||
Peter Boldero | 2 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 1 | 16 | 11 | 8 | 7 | 3 | Phil Last | |||||||
Ian Catchpole | 9 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 5 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 10 | 2 | Elliot Last | |||||||
James Segolo | 6 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 8 | 1 | Mark Royal | |||||||
David Smith | 0 | 2 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 2 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 13 | Joe Sims | |||||||
Total | 36 | 50 | 84 | 104 | 118 | | 117 | 93 | 79 | 58 | 23 | | |||||||
Points | | 17 | 5 | | | ||||||||||||||
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Posn | Rink | Name | Posn | Rink | Name | Posn | Rink | Name | |||||||||||
Lead | 4 | John Tufts | Lead | 1 | John Ottaway | Lead | 6 | Tom Baker | |||||||||||
2 | David Lamb | 2 | Matt Fox | 2 | Karl brooks | ||||||||||||||
3 | Ric Summers | 3 | Chris Rowe | 3 | Mark Riches | ||||||||||||||
Skip | Wayne Willgress | Skip | Peter Boldero | Skip | James Segolo | ||||||||||||||
Lead | 3 | Aaron Johnson | Lead | 5 | John Colcombe | Lead | 2 | Rob Bunting | |||||||||||
2 | Aaron Stimson | 2 | Mark Turner | 2 | Ian Wones | ||||||||||||||
3 | Jack Wells | 3 | Andy Siely | 3 | Matthew Carter | ||||||||||||||
Skip | Sam King | Skip | Ian Catchpole | Skip | David Smith | ||||||||||||||
26 May 2023 Laws of sport-important update by World Bowls
The Laws of the Sport Crystal Mark 4th edition which recently became effective, included changes to Law 37.1.3 & 37.1.5.3 relating to bowls displacement and penalties to be incurred when deliberate displacement occurred.
Following concerns expressed on these changes World Bowls has now announced that these changes will be rescinded with immediate effect and please see the link for details.
Bowls England Under 18/Junior International & Talent ID Squads announced
Bowls England has announced the Under 18 & Junior (Under 25) squads to participate in the Performance Day to be held at Victoria Park Leamington Spa on 9th July
Many congratulations to Aaron Johnson (Norfolk BC) on his selection for the Junior Squad. Following the Performance Day the team to represent England in the British Isles Junior International Series to be held in Llandrindod Wells on 16th/17th September will be selected.
The Under 18 Squad has also been selected and although Norfolk has no male representatives in this, both Josh Finch (Wootton Park) and Jack Naunton (Aldiss Park) have been invited to a Talent ID day which will be held simultaneously with the Performance day.
Our County Junior Pairs semi-finals & finals were scheduled for the date of the Bowls England Performance Day so these will be re-scheduled (the players involved have been informed and the revised dates confirmed in due course).
Link 1link 2 to download or link
24 May 2023 Bowls England Senior International Squads announced
The Bowls England Senior International Squad for the British Isles International Series to be held in Ayr (Scotland) from 30th June to 2nd July has been announced
Many congratulating both to Wayne Willgress & Katherine Rednall of Norfolk BC on their well-deserved selections.
18 May 2023 Dan Mills wins ECBA Junior singles title
Dan Mills wins ECBA Junior Singles title
Dan Mills, our 2022 County Junior Singles Champion, formerly of County Arts BC and now playing his bowls in Lincolnshire is the new Eastern Counties Bowling Association Junior singles champion.
In the finals played on Sunday at Bletchley Town BC & Linslade BC, Dan beat Eddie Addison (Suffolk) 21-14 in semi-final and then Toby Furzeland (Huntingdonshire) 21-16 in the final.
WELL DONE DAN
18 May 2023 Death of Brian Pratt
Death of Brian Pratt
It is with sadness that I have to report the death of Brian Pratt our Men
The funeral service will be held at St. Faithth June and then afterwards at County Arts BC.
John Ottaway
Hon. Men
Eastern Counties Bowls Association Championship Finals
The finals of the ECBA Championships will be held on Sunday 21st May at Linslade BC & Bletchley Town BC where the County will be represented by Ian Groves (2 bowl singles), Dan Mills (Junior Singles) & Aaron Johnson (Singles).
Please see the attached programme for the day
Good luck to all.
John Ottaway
Hon. Men
See link https://norfolkbowls.leaguerepublic.com/documents.html
There was a technical fault on the forms which have been resolved now.
BAU from now on
Chris Evans
7 Apr 2023 reporting of clubs meeting on 2nd April
Synopsis and Summary of matters raised and discussed
Attendance: County Officers & 36 representatives from Clubs
1. Report by Hon. Secretary
Norfolk Bowls Association
a) County Championships/National Finals
Following a motion to the Bowls England AGM, Norfolk will have 2 qualifiers (winners & runner up) going forward to the National finals in all individual County Championships except in the Senior Fours & Junior pairs where only the winners will qualify (as in previous years).
In the individual National Competitions, (those run direct by Bowls England), there will be no Regional finals with the County Area winners progressing direct to the National Finals.
Time limits will be introduced at the National Finals and there will be strict rules covering duplications in Championship & Competition events
Full details including the National Championship Finals schedule are on the Bowls England website.
The above applies to the 2023 season only with a Working Party set up to review all competitions for future years who will report to the Bowls England Board by the end of the current season.
b) Playing formats
The formats for the individual County Championships are as last year:
· 4 bowl singles
· 2 bowl singles
· Junior Singles
· Junior Pairs
· Pairs
· Triples
· Fours
· Senior Fours
Following the NBA AGM the format for the Bales Cup, Lord Fermoy Cup & Jermy Cup will be 18 ends (2 bowls per player) but the County League remains 21 ends.
c) Dress Code
The dress code for all County events has been updated within the various rules.
All Clubs now allow the wearing of approved shorts.
Some Clubs are in the process of adopting full coloured apparel, including shorts & trousers which are permitted under our rules.
The process for County approval is changing and will be confirmed in due course. In the meantime, any changes to Club coloured clothing should still be referred to the Hon. County Secretary.
d) Website
The County Management Committee is in the process of reviewing and possibly upgrading the County website
e) Scorecards
A further supply of scorecards which include details of a new County sponsor on the reverse has been issued and collected by Clubs in attendance or passed to other Clubs to arrange local distribution
f) Middleton Cup & Eastern Counties League
The Middleton Cup will revert to regional groups rather than a knock-out and the ECL continues in its current format albeit will 1 less County
g) County Tour
The President
Bowls England
h) Fit for Future
The
· Bowls Big Weekend
· Bowls Bash
· Play Bowls
Details have been circulated to Clubs and are on the BE website and it is for them to decide if they want to participate. BE have allocated
i) Affiliation Fees
As previously advised the BE Affiliation Fee will increase to
A working part has been set up by BE to consider and review the whole Affiliation & Fee process and will report to the BE Board with recommendations by the year end. BE have been made fully aware of the issues we have with Clubs with dual BE/EBF affiliation and I will endeavour to ensure that these are taken in to account in the Working Party deliberations.
j) Safeguarding
BE are carrying out much work on this important topic and circulating details (which are also on the BE website) to Clubs on a regular basis. On important decision the BE Board has made is that each Club must appoint their own Safeguarding Officer by 2025
k) Sponsorship
BE has announced a new arrangement with Aviva which will support their
In addition to the Aviva sponsorship, a deal has also been agreed with Riviera Travel and arrangements with Dennis Mowers & Sutton Winson continue.
l) Laws of the Sport
The Laws have been updated to Crystal Mark 4th edition and are effective from 1st April. Clubs should ensure they are conversant with the changes and the recommendation is that they purchase copies, which can be done via the Bowls England website
m) Bowls England Staff
Jasbir Batt has been appointed Clubs/Participation Officer and should be the first point of contact for Clubs (email: jasbir.batt@bowlsengland.com)
n) International Update
The Senior Internationals will now consist of 2 teams of 10 players, playing under a
The Junior Internationals will continue as in 2022
An Under 18 International series has been introduced with details awaited
o) Disciplinary
Once again Bowls England are urging that any disciplinary issues are dealt with under BE Regulation 9
p) Club Contacts
Club contacts are held by BE under the dedicated Clubs Page on the BE website and this currently can only be updated by Clubs so Clubs must ensure that if the contact changes (normally the Club Secretary) the website Clubs Page is updated. I am however in contact with BE to simplify this process
q) Bursaries
Bowls England currently provide bursaries towards:
· Coach Bowls Courses
· Umpiring costs
· Safeguarding Courses
Details are on the BE website
The Norfolk Bowls Association are considering their own bursaries and are in discussion with Bowls England to ensure that these are in addition to and not in place of those offered by BE
2. Report by Hon. Competition Secretary (John George)
a) County Competitions
Formats for 2023 have already been covered by the Hon. Secretary
b) Competition Groups
· Groups 1 & 2 - have been combined with the Group Competition Secretary being Jerry Smith
· Group 3
· Group 4
Full contact details for all are on the County website and in the County handbook
The Bales Cup, Lord Fermoy Cup & Jermy Cup continue to be dealt with by John George
c) Competition Results
Results of all matches should be given to the relevant Competition Secretary on the day of the match to ensure that notification of next round matches may be given in a timely manner
d) Competition entry fees
Whilst there are no plans to increase these, they are constantly under review, particularly as the cost of the competition prizes are increasing. The prizes that are awarded to winners & runners up are also under review
e) County Handbooks
These have been distributed either direct to Clubs or with delivery being arranged
3. Report by Hon. League Secretary (Mark Elliott)
a) League fixtures
The League fixtures for 2023 have been distributed and are on the County website.
Since these were published, Diss
Clubs are asked that when submitting entries in future years they endeavour to ensure that they have sufficient players to avoid any late withdrawal.
A review of the League structure for 2024 will be undertaken in an attempt to re-balance the number of teams in each Zone
b) Match postponements
Clubs are reminded that any proposed postponements ahead of a scheduled fixture must be referred to the League Secretary prior to a postponement being made. Postponements due to inclement weather must also be notified to the League Secretary per the League rules. Postponements due to Covid will only be agreed if a significant number of players are affected.
c) Results
Clubs must ensure that results are submitted immediately after each match to ensure league tables are updated
d) A team player registration
Those Clubs with more than one team in the League must ensure that they register the names of 12
4. Report by Hon. Treasurer (David Naunton)
a) Financial position
The financial position remains stable and we constantly look at ways we can support Clubs (e.g. scorecards and the possible introduction of County bursaries)) whilst also ensuring we hold sufficient reserves.
b) Affiliations
The BE Fee increase has already been covered but there is another matter that needs to be addressed concerning the payment of Affiliation Fees for new playing members joining Clubs after the Affiliation Fees have been paid (in May). Details are awaited from Bowls England and Clubs will be notified of what is required in due course
c) Sponsorship
Unfortunately, due to the impact of the pandemic, the sponsorship arrangement with East Bilney Garage has ended.
However, we hope to secure an arrangement with Tax Assist Financial Services, a company based in Norwich whose primary business is Equity Release/Lifetime mortgages. We are now fine tuning the arrangements with them which will be commission based, on any direct business put with them by our Clubs and members.
5. Report by Hon. Match Secretary (David Naunton)
The 2023 County Friendly & Presidents Invitation programme has been published with details circulated widely.
The programme is reduced from previous years with several Counties finding it difficult to field teams due to cost of living/travel costs and on-going impact from the pandemic.
Generally, these matches remain popular with our members and all will be done to ensure that these continue in future years
John Ottaway - Hon. Menrd April 2023
Circulation:
Norfolk Bowls Association
Norfolk Bowls Association
Norfolk Bowls Association Rednall (Ladies Section Secretary)
Norfolk Bowls Association
Norfolk Bowls Association website
28 Mar 2023 Laws of the Sport updated to Crystal Mark 4th Edition
Laws of the Sport updated to Crystal Mark 4th Edition
The will come into force for outdoor play in England from 1st April.
The Laws allow Member National Authorities (MNAs), including Bowls England, to make regulations
The Laws also permit Controlling Bodies to decide what Conditions of Play (COPs) are necessary to govern their competitions
We would encourage all participants and administrators in the sport to be in possession of a current version of the Laws including the Bowls England Domestic Regulations.
To view details &purchase the updated Laws please go the following link on the Bowls England website: (https://www.bowlsengland.com/get-your-copy-of-the-laws-of-the-sport-for-the-2023-season/)
27 Mar 2023 Bowls England National Championship qualifier numbers confirmed
Bowls England National Championships 2023
Bowls England has now confirmed the number of qualifiers for the 2023 National Championships for each individual Championship and I am pleased to confirm that Norfolk will, based on the number of entries received for our County Championships, have 2 qualifiers (the County Championship winners & runners up) in the following:-
· 4 bowl singles
· 2 bowl singles
· Junior singles
· Pairs
· Triples
· Fours
As in previous years, only the winners of the County Junior Pairs & Senior Fours will qualify for the National Championship finals
Full details are on the Bowls England website and may be accessed via the following link https://www.bowlsenglandcomps.com/home/national-finals/number-of-qualifiers-in-championships-2023 together with the National Championships Finals Schedule
27 Feb 2023 Clubs Meeting to be held on Sunday 2nd April 2023
Men
The pre-season meeting of Clubs will be held on SUNDAY 2nd APRIL at County Arts BC starting at 10.00am. The meeting is primarily aimed at Club Secretaries but is open to any affiliated member to attend.
The purpose of the meeting is for your County Management Committee to provide information relevant to clubs & members ahead of the 2023 season and to give you the opportunity to raise any issues & concerns that you may have. I recently attended the Bowls AGM and I will give an update on matters agreed particularly on Affiliation fees and the County/National Championships.
John Ottaway
Hon. Men
27th February 2023
1 Feb 2023 Norfolk Bowls Association County Comps 2023
no group 2 in 2023
9 Jan 2023 Norfolk Bowls Association league Fixtures 2023