Year: 2017

DBE National Pairs and Singles Finals – 2017

Disability Bowls England National Pairs and Singles Finals took place on 15^th & 16^th July 2017 at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa, home of the Bowls England National Championships. Continue reading “DBE National Pairs and Singles Outdoor Finals – 2017”

National Outdoor Singles Qualifiers

Bowlers going through to the National Outdoor Singles Finals at Leamington Spa on Sunday 16^th July are as follows;

NORTH REGION

Gary Swift

Gemma Broadhead

MIDLANDS

Mike Robertson

Kieran Rollings

SOUTH EAST

Bob Henstridge

Jonathan Stokes

SOUTH WEST

Paul Brown

Mike Diston

The format for the finals will be the same as the qualifying games.

Bowlers will draw out of the hat for which of the two groups they will play in. There will be a round robin in each group followed by the two group winners playing in the final.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the four clubs, Selby BC, Polly BC, Egham and Wellington BC’s who kindly let us use their facilities for the regional qualifiers, providing markers and sustenance throughout the two days. You were all WONDERFUL!

I wish all of our bowlers competing in both the National Singles and Pairs at Leamington on the 15^th and 16^th July, the best of luck and good bowling.

Margaret Smith DBE Competition Sec.

PLANT WELDING TRIPLES REPORT

1st/2nd JULY 2017 at Gedling IBC, Nottingham.

This tournament is generously sponsored by Doug Carlin owner of Plant Welding Engineering, Colwick, Nottingham. Continue reading “Plant Weld Triples – 2017”

DBE MAIDEN PAIRS AND PLATE COMPETITION

Saturday 17^th June 2017, at Gedling Indoor Bowls Club, Nottingham Continue reading “DBE Maiden Pairs 2017”

Stony Stratford Taster Day and Match – 4th June

DBE’s team and supporters received a very warm welcome from the officers and players of the Stony Stratford Club. Continue reading “Stony Stratford Taster Day & Match”

Members in the South West recently enjoyed 2 matches held at The Royal Wootton Bassett BC in Wiltshire and Ottery St Mary BC in Devon. Continue reading “South West/Otter St Mary Report”

DBE Maiden Singles 2017 Report

Sixteen bowlers from across the country gathered at Gedling IBC for the inaugural DBE Maiden Singles Knockout Competition.  The competition was run over 70 minute match or first to 21.  Every bowler was guaranteed a minimum of tow matches with first round losers being entered into a Plate competition. Continue reading “DBE Maiden Singles – 2017”

ParaBowl Home Nations Championship 2017

The first Indoor ParaBowl Home Nations Champion between Wales, Scotland and England, took place over the weekend of 21^st – 23^rd April at the eight rink Newport Indoor Bowl Club, South Wales.

On the first day England played Wales in round one of pairs and triples. Two points were awarded for a win and one point for a draw. England dominated the pairs taking all three games. Honours were even in the triples, one win, one draw one loss.  Points at the end of the first day England 9 – Wales 3.

Next, England faced a very strong Scotland and raised their game in the triples, winning two out of three matches. The pairs followed the same score with England winning 2 out of 3 games.

At the end of day 1 England led the table with 17 points, Scotland 4 points and Wales 3 points.

Day 2 saw Scotland play Wales in the first two matches and taking 20 of the available 24 points.

England then played Scotland in the single and fours. This was a fantastic battle between these two highly competitive Nations. England won two of the three fours games, Scotland made the honours even taking two of the three singles games. With six point each England had a moral victory taking 85 shots to 84.

The Championship table at the end of day two was Scotland 30 points, England 23 points, Wales 7 points.

The pressure was back on England going into the last days play. They needed to win on four of the six rinks to secure the championship.

The final match on day 3 was Wales vs England, singles and fours. Wales were eager for victory and Scotland were there to support them.

The battle of the fours was tremendous with only a 9 shot advantage to England over the three matches but taking all 6 points. Wales fought valiantly in the singles winning 16-15 and losing 3-21 and 11-21.

England took the match against Wales 10-2 on points and winning the Championship!

England 33 points, Scotland 30 points and Wales 9 points.

This Championship was played at a very high standard with some breath taking performances. Every bowler taking part, must be congratulated for an excellent performance.

We wish to thank Newport IBC, their staff and caterers for their superb organisation and excellent food. Many thanks to the Officials and Managers of each Country and the Tournament organisers.

Congratulations England – ParaBowl Home Nations Champions 2017

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Videos:  DBE squad National Anthem  :  Helen Wood  :  Dave Turner  :  Bob Love  :  Jonathan Stokes  :  

              Ron Homer  :  Steve Angus  :  Simon Wright  :  Keiran Rollings  :  Gareth Harwood  :

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