We have just had two wonderful sessions of bowling which have been so well received.
Friday afternoon we had the pleasure of the company of a group from Devizes PHAB Club. They really got stuck in and attempted to conquer the targets we set up for them. Never mind about the success the enjoyment said it all! I think they surprised themselves (and us!) with how well they did! Thanks must go to Terry and Juliet for bringing them along and to Angie King for doing the scoring. We gave them a tea afterwards and Jane Thompson kindly stepped in to make sure this was all ready for them when they came in. We look forward to seeing them again next month.
On Saturday we invited all of this year’s newcomers who have just finished their coaching to come along and join in a game with some of our more experienced players. Well what can we say! There were different styles of bowling, some successful and some not but the enthusiasm could not be faulted. This was a big learning curve not just for them but for the wonderful helpers who took it all in their stride and never once faltered in their encouragement and support. Thank you all for your patience and understanding.
The game was followed by a cream tea which went down extremely well. Thank you Jenny for making the scones and all the other members who supplied cakes. Thanks also for the volunteers who helped clear up afterwards, it made things much easier.
This is the first time we have done this but all in all a huge success. Watch out Leamington!!
The Coaching and Development Teams
Category: General News
The default category for all new Posts. Posts will be displayed on the home page.
Friendly vs Avon
The weather started very slightly disappointing with one or two spots of rain, but quickly dried. It was pleasantly warm then finished in glorious sunshine. This was very much reflected in our play, concluding with a rather convincing victory – winning by an amazing 86 points to 42.
However it wasn’t all about the result… we all had a great afternoon on the green, made some new friends and enjoyed a fantastic afternoon tea provided by our hosts.
Special thanks to Ellen, Ian & Babs for helping me to be the highest scoring rink… commiserations to Bill & co who were only two points behind!
Laws of the Sport of Bowls
Know the Laws
ANSWER
OK all of those that answered the quiz thought it was a simple question, the answer to which everyone knows but in fact there were a couple of things which were not spotted and no one appears to have looked up the Laws and made a precise answer.
So this is it :
The first question is entirely wrong therefore none of the answers are strictly correct
So first you have to define the Mat Line C.20 Mat line: the edge of the mat nearest to the front ditch. All measurements
involving the mat and a jack or a bowl will be taken from the centre of the mat line.
“the player to play first must place the centre line of the mat lengthwise along the centre line of the rink with the Mat Line at least 2mtrs from the rear ditch and at least 25mtrs from the front ditch”
The second question answer specifically requires the centre of the Mat Line to be used to measure the distance.
THE QUESTION
The mat must be placed 2 mtrs from the rear ditch but is it measured from
- the front edge of the mat
- the centre of the mat
- the rear edge of the mat
The jack is delivered short relative to the mat do you check by measuring from
- the front edge of the mat
- the centre of the mat
- the rear edge of the mat
Send your answers to email hidden; JavaScript is required
Good Luck !
Spoons..!
Spoons gives everyone an opportunity to experience a lightly competitive game in a friendly and very social environment. Seasoned bowlers skip and lead randomly selected teams of all abilities – all are welcome.
We play every Monday (except bank holidays) and every Friday. Please arrive by 5:45pm so that we can arrange teams, ready for a 6pm start.
Please click HERE or more info on Spoons and other informal bowling opportunities.
Every first Friday of the month we will also have burgers and hot dogs available (£2.50 each)
It was great to see so many playing this week… and a big thank you to Ali & Steve Brooks for serving the food.
Development
Saturday 13th May 2023
Development – Two Wood Practice Session
We had a very successful 2 Wood practice session today. We had 12 competitors supported by some of our Club markers to make the game feel more like a genuine competition.
Each competitor played 10 ends against an opponent chosen randomly from a ‘lucky dip’ and then a further 10 ends where the Development Team matched up members with similar bowling abilities. We were surprised at some of the results and I think the members were too!
There will be another 2 Wood practice on Saturday 27th May from 12.00 – 2.00pm.
DBC Development Team
Visit from Lapland..!
On Monday evening, Pam and I hosted a group of ladies and gentlemen from our twin town of Tornio, which is in Finnish Lapland, just 50 miles south of the Arctic Circle! Our thanks go to the Management Committee for permission to use the club, to Ricky who kindly opened the bar and to Ian and Simon for helping to run the session after their 3 rink match at Chippenham was called off.
Due to the inclement (rather English) weather, we opted to play Short Mat Bowls. I think some were anticipating a form of 10 pin bowling as they have nothing at all like this in Finland – but they weren’t disappointed! We played for about 2 hours, and I have to say the Finns absolutely loved it!
We gave some basic instructions (mostly about the bias) and let the fun begin. As you might imagine, language was a little challenging at times… but certainly not a barrier! Among the group there were 2 or 3 naturals… it’s a pity Lapland is so far away!!
By Kelvin Nash