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Was held at Fox Lane Sports Club with 34 members attending. The meeting went well with all the officer's reports being accepted and approved. All current officers were re-elected and four new Board members were welcomed, Gary Coverdale Middleton, Alan Swindlehurst Sth Lakes, Dave Clarke Doncaster and Jim Cunningham East Lancs. Peter Hodgkinson and Bill Booth presented the prizes.
New President
Welcome to our new President Peter Hodgkinson. Peter is married with two children and two grandchildren. He has been involved in Crown Green Bowling for the past 50 years. He was the President of Nth Lancs and Fylde County Bowling Association between 1998-2000 and has been a Committee Member for 22 years. He is also the President of the East Lancs Premier Bowling League.
Champion of Champions
Once again played at the excellent four green venue of Centre Vale Park Todmorden. The winners of each Division in the National League play off to decide the Champion of Champions. The groups were Mid Cheshire A, Fylde, Barnsley, Middleton, Doncaster A and UK Police. After the Round Robin matches - Pool A Barnsley 18pts, Fylde 16 pts, Mid Cheshire A 16 pts - Pool B Middleton 17pts, Doncaster A 17pts, UK Polive 6 pts. Doncaster A qualified for Final on Aggregate against Middleton. In the Final Barnsley proved too strong for Doncaster winning 205- 165. Once again thanks to Dave Sutcliffe for providing such brilliant facilities.
National League
Another season completed and congratulations to Mid Cheshire A in winning once again Division one. Runners up were Sth Derbyshire with only 9 pts separating them and 4th place. The second division title went to Fylde, 10 pts ahead of Rochdale. Barnsley took the 3rd Division only 5 pts clear of Nuneaton. Div 4, Middleton won by a massive margin ahead of Leeds A . Doncaster A and Sth Lakes finished 1st and second in Div 5. Uk Police just pipped Rossendale by 1 pt to win Div 6.
Junior / Youth Leagues
The final rounds of this competition were played on the 3rd July at Rochdale and Warrington. In the Junior section Furness won the title played 9, 75 pts Leeds runners up played 9, 71 pts. In the youth section Leeds took the honours played 7.5, 63 pts. East Lancs were runners up played 6.75, 44 pts. Many thanks to Ken Howarth and all the team captains for their efforts this season.
Team Knockout
Played in the Rochdale Area and using Todmorden Park, Harehill Park and Buersil Park for the qualifying rounds, Ormskirk won their group. Leeds won the other section at Todmorden. Bury went through from Buersil Park and Mid Cheshire A qualified from Harehill Park. In the semi final played at New Street, Leeds beat Ormskirk 6-2 with some fabulous bowling from both sides. The other semi final between Mid Cheshire A and Bury resulted in a tie for wins and tied on aggregate 139-139. A bowl off was played which Bury won 2-1. In the final at Whitworth Cricket and Bowling Club, Leeds outplayed Bury 8-0. A great day was enjoyed by everyone. Many thanks to Andy Mather and his team for providing excellent facilities and particularly the condition of the green for the final..
Team Knockout 2012
The following teams have entered - Bury - Airedale - Calderdale - Leeds A - Leeds B - Barnsley - Nth Yorkshire - Ormskirk - Middleton A - Middleton B - Mid Cheshire A - Mid Cheshire B - Rochdale A - Rochdale B - Doncaster A - Doncaster B. THe event is now full. Anyone wanting a reserve place let me know.
Over 60's Supreme Championship
Played at Halifax Bowling Club, Fylde, Sth Derbyshire, Barnsley and Ormskirk played a round robin of three matches each. The event was won by Fylde with 23 Pts, South Derbyshire 2nd with 17 Pts, Barnsley and Ormskirk 10 Pts each. Individual results were Barnsley 7 - Ormskirk 3, Sth Derbyshire 6 - Ormskirk 4, Fylde 7 - Sth Derbyshire 3, Fylde 7 - Ormskirk 3, Sth Derbyshire 8 - Barnsley 2, Fylde 9 - Barnsley 1. Our thanks to the staff at Halifax Bowling Club for their hospitality and absolutely fabulous facilities.
Ladies Merit
Unfortunately due to lack of support this event has been cancelled for this year .
Over 60's Merit
Played once again at Owley Wood, Weaverham, Cheshire, 32 players had an excellent day. The event was won once again by John Mort from Bolton who beat John Rushton, East Lancs 21-16. In the Semi Final, John Mort beat Dave Lee, Nuneaton 21-11 and John Rushton beat Derek Storer, Cannock 21-19. By popular demand this event will be held at the same venue next year. Many thanks to Tony and staff for their hospitality and excellent facilities.
Over 60's Merit 2012
Will once again be held at Owley Wood Rec Club on 10th August. First 32 entries @£5.00 to David Kay.
Junior / Youth Merit
48 Bowlers took part at the excellent facilities of Roe Lea Park, Blackburn on 31st July 2011. Split into three groups, the 12 and under section was won by Kieran Clark (Furness) beating Fergal Wright (Ormskirk) 21-11. In the 13-16 group, Joe Cranston (Leeds) beat Tom Harris (Furness) 21-16. The 17-20 group was won by Adam Briggs (Nth Yorks ) who beat Ashley Wilcock (Leeds )21-12. Many thanks to East Lancs for their Hospitality and generous donation and to Jim Cunnigham, Peter Hodgkinson, Ken Howarth and Steve Thompson for their efforts.
Individual Merit
Played at Lansil Sports and Social Club, Lancaster. A great days bowling which produced some close encounters. In the quarter finals, Chris Rigby (Nth Yorks) beat Darren Chambers (Fylde) 21-09. John Mort (Bolton) beat Dave Stansfield (Calderdale) 21-20. Ken Brenkley (Worth Valley) beat Stuart Ivers (Civil Service) 21-18. Richard Hoyles (Fylde) beat Jonny Wood (Leeds) 21-13. The semi final between John Mort and Chris Rigby went down to the wire with Chris winning 21-20. In the other semi final, Ken beat Richard 21-07. In the final, Ken beat his old friend 21-14. Many thanks to Sth Lakes for hosting the event and to Alan Swindlehurst and his team.
Individual Merit 2012
Will be played at Tadcaster Bowling Club on16th September. Entries @£10.00 to David Kay.
Federation v Civil Service
Played this year on the excellent green at Nth Chadderton Sports and Social Club, the Federation regained the trophy beating the Civil Service team 221-196. Notable performances for Federation, Stewart Kenyon Preston 21-7, Mark Barnet Calderdale 21-5, Roy Foster Preston 21-8. Many thanks to the staff at Nth Chadderton and to Alan Eddie and his team for their hospitality.
Federation v Civil Service 2012
Both matches to be played at Grange Bowling Club Warrington on 29th June. Anyone wishing to reresent the Federation Teams please contact David Kay.
Federation v Civil Service Ladies
This year played in horrendous conditions at Comberbach Bowling Club on 17th July, the Federation Ladies comprehensively beat the Civil Service Ladies 213-172. Notable performances for Federation were Chris Ellis 21-07, Pauline Miley 21-07 and Anne Tweddel 21-10. Many thanks to Jackie Butterworth and her team for their hospitality and generous donation.
Federation v Civil Service Ladies 2012
Both matches to be played at Grange Bowling Club Warrington on 29th June. Anyone wishing to reresent the Federation Teams please contact David Kay.
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David Kay
