Ringwood Bowling Club

On Monday, a great win over New Milton by two shots places Ringwood's men in the Area Final of the County Club Championship. The Area Final will be played on Wednesday 17th July at Bournemouth Bowling Club against Boscombe Cliff.

On Tuesday, Helena Webber sadly lost her National Champion of Champions match against Kathleen Priestley of Swanmore. It was very close, 20-21.

Lee Croad won his latest National Champion of Champions match against Chris Daniels of Boscombe Cliff by 21-13.

On Wednesday, Pete Ward won 18-5 against Derick Faulkner in the County 2-wood Singles. He then went on to win again in the County Pairs, with Lee Croad, defeating Paul Maltby and Mal Knight of Highcliffe, 17-9.

On Friday, Pete Ward and Sharon Varndell won their National Mixed Pairs match against Janet Williamson at Hyde Abbey, 20-16.

The Lester Brunt Mixed Triples Competition was a great success and was enjoyed by all those who took part. The Lester Brunt representatives Ryan O'Connell, Chris Knight and his wife Tracy, who were overseeing the event, gave a presentation and supplied a superb buffet lunch. At the end of the Competition, Chris presented Trophies and cash prizes to the winners, Mel Barrett, Allan Mason and Sharon Varndell and also to the Runners Up, Margery Gardner, Ian Stewart and Michael Whelan. A big thank you to Doug Jones for organising and running the event on the day. It went like clockwork. Also, many thanks also to all those who helped carry out the various support tasks that this type of event warrants. Pictures to follow later.

Overall last week, of the 9 League matches played, Ringwood won 5 and lost 4.

Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.

Tuesday 25th June. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus New Milton. Second loss of the season by 0-6. Shots were 29-45.

Tuesday 25th June. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus Milford. A great 4-2 win leaves them second in the table by 3 points with one game in hand over the leaders, Highcliffe 2. Shots were 35-25.

Tuesday 25th June. NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Waterside. Despite losing 6-2 and by only by 2 shots, the 1st team still hold top spot by 12.5 points. Shots were 66-64.

Tuesday 25th June. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Iford Bridge. A very close comeback win after three consecutive losses. Points were 6.5-1.5 and shots were 75-73.

Thursday 27th June. B&DWBA Ladies' Team Away versus Blandford. After three consecutive wins, sadly a 5-1 loss following the long trip to Blandford. Now third in the table.

Thursday 27th June. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Lyndhurst A. Back to winning ways with a 7-1 victory. Shots were 89-50. Still holding top spot by two points but Milford A have a game in hand.

Saturday 29th June. B&DBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Boscombe Cliff. A devastating 14-0 loss sees Ringwood drop down the table again. Shots were 121-56.

Saturday 29th June. B&DBA Men's A Team at Home versus Boscombe Cliff A. A reversal of last weeks result, this time winning 12-2. Now just above half way in the table in 5th spot. Shots were 88-71.

Saturday 29th June. B&DBA Triples B Team Away versus Electric B. A maximum points win, 0-6, leaves the B team in 4th spot. Shots were 9-33.

Coming Up Next Week

Monday 1st July. Harry Wright Trophy continues. 5.30pm start.

Tuesday 2nd July. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team Away versus Braeside. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 2nd July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Highcliffe 2. 2.00pm start.

Tuesday 2nd July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Milford. 6.15pm start.

Tuesday 2nd July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Lyndhurst.  6.15pm start.

Thursday 4th July. B&DWBA Ladies' Team at Home versus Poole Park. 2.00pm start.

Thursday 4th July. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus Verwood.  6.15pm start.

Friday 5th July. Ringwood School Bowls Introduction Session No.4. 11.00am for 12.00pm.

Saturday 6th July. B&DBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Fordingbridge. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 6th July. B&DBA Men's A Team at Home versus Fordingbridge A. 2.00pm start.

Saturday 6th July. B&DBA Triples B Team at Home versus West Moors B. 2.00pm start.

If you are not playing and have a bit of time on your hands, go along and support a team.