2^nd Valencian Community Lawn Bowls Championships

- Barry Latham

Dear Bowlers

Just to update you as to what is going on. We had the Draw at Cheers Restaurant, San Miguel on Thursday 25^th February with Dominic in charge and the fleeting fingers of Ann Eagle flashing across the computer keys. The technical side was ably looked after by Lee Sinclair. The draw was done by Frank Reid and Bob Donnelly and I just held the bag. (Quite skilfully, I might add.) To make sure everything was above board we invited you all to attend and I am glad to say quite a few did. A big thank you to Len Pilling for travelling down to represent the North of Alicante and it was good to see Colin and Lynn Armitage representing Monte Mar with Carol Rudge, Betty and Stuart Hemmings in attendance with Alex and Janet McNeil also popping in. Of course most of the Committee were there. There were a few choice words when one or two games came out the bag. Especially when the only two teams from one club, drew each other. Life’s cruel at times.

All being well the Draw and Schedule should be out to all the participating clubs within a fortnight and at the moment everything is on track for the dates we set.

( I hope I’m not pushing my luck.)

A little moan and something to bear in mind for next year, only two clubs got their entries entirely correct which meant someone had to do a lot of typing or alterations before the draw could be made. (Slight exaggeration but how do you sort out, for instance, who the twelve S. North’s are.)

Just a few statistics – We have 18 clubs taking part, two more than last year. Up on entries to disciplines - 1039 entries. Ladies entries up so is the number of bowlers joining us from North of Alicante. Team entries also on the increase. Nice one everybody. Nearly forgot to mention who is playing where – Ladies will be gracing San Miguel and Emerald Isle and the Men will be using El Rancho and Greenlands. (The jacks at both the last two venues have been checked and found to be correct.)

Order of Play (as going to press)

Ladies Men

Triples 16.05.10 Pairs 16.05.10

Singles 18.05.10 Rinks 19.05.10

Rinks 21.05.10 Singles 21.05.10

Pairs 23.05.10 Triples 24.05.10

We will be looking for Qualified Markers and in the first instance would those volunteering please get in touch with Dominic Mills 617619373.

Other reminders – Money from each club for the Raffle is due at the latest at the Fed Mtg on 11^th March, 25 Euros was agreed. We have had some sponsors come forward, thank you very much but obviously we would like more if possible. The Leader is awaiting your adverts, you can phone on 966730057.

In the meantime if you have any queries, questions or need more information you can contact me on 966790711 or by email at barryl@gonuts4free.com

Hopefully we can get a Newsletter out each month to keep you up to date.

Don’t forget, bowl to the jack, not at it.

Best wishes

Barry Latham

Chairman of Valencian Community Championship Committee.

2nd Valencian Community Lawn Bowls Championships

2^nd Valencian Community Lawn Bowls Championships