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Our ladies took part in the Top Ten Competition today playing away to Spencer Melksham.
They had to contend with showery weather but triumphed by winning all four disciplines !
The next challenge will be on Sunday 23rd July, this will be the semi-final away match against Box who are the current holders, when hopefully the sun will shine on the Devizes ladies !
Well done ladies good luck in the next round !
Know the Laws
THE ANSWER
Short answer
19 Dead jack
19.4 If the jack is dead, the end is a dead end and law 20 will apply.
20 Dead end
20.1 A dead end is not counted as a completed end even if all the bowls required to be played have been played.
20.2 A dead end must be replayed in the same direction unless the skips or opponents in Singles agree to play it in the opposite direction. (If the jack and bowls need to be transferred to the opposite end of the rink before the end is replayed, they must be transferred in a way which avoids distracting players on neighbouring rinks.)
Interesting answer which I leave you to investigate
19.5 Alternatively, Controlling Bodies can decide not to have the end declared dead. Instead, the jack must be placed with the nearest point of the jack to the mat line at the appropriate re-spot position described in either law 56.5.2 or 56.5.3, or as close as possible as described in law 56.5.4, and play must continue.
THE QUESTION June 2023
Ok picture the scene, you are away at another club there are 3 rinks in use for our competition.
During the match one of our rinks is holding its own, they are ahead just , we are on end 16 the opposing skip is the last to play his last bowl we are holding 5 shots.
Then whoops !! their skip squeezes the jack sideways out of the head and it ends up on the left hand adjacent rink !
Everyone shouts “Dead end” and all 3 rinks have an opinion on what to do next but
QUESTION
All agree the Jack is dead but do you
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Good Luck !
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
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!
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 jack is delivered short relative to the mat do you check by measuring from
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Good Luck !
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.
