The Federation of Crown Green Bowls
The Federation of Crown Green Bowls
The Federation of Crown Green Bowls

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A G M

The Federation of Crown Green Bowls

A G M at Fox Lane was well attended with most of our Affiliates represented. Main features of the meeting were the election of a new President, Miss Pat Hull and President elect Peter Hodgkinson. Three new additional teams were accepted into the National League, Rossendale, Rochdale A, and Mid Cheshire A. The new format and dates for the National league were proposed and accepted. A new format for the team K O was also proposed and accepted.

New President

The Federation of Crown Green Bowls

A warm welcome to our new president Miss Pat Hull. Pat, who is from Rochdale, is currently a member of Thistlyfield B C in Milnrow and formerly of Chesham Park B C. She served as secretary of Rochdale Ladies Leagues for twenty years and is also President of Rochdale Federation Affiliate.

Team Knockout

a) Final day will comprise of no more than 16 teams. First 16 Teams entered will be accepted.
b) New Format as a trial.. Using four two green venues and four teams at each venue the early rounds will be played as a Round Robin, Winners of each venue to go to a semi final then a Final. Scoring will be a point per winner in the Round Robin stages with the team scoring most points going to the semi final. In the event of a tie the winners of the match between the tied teams to go through. If necessary using the aggregate score between the two teams
c) Teams to consist of eight players with no limit to squad numbers .. Teams to be listed 1-8 with no deviation in playing order.
d) No practice in any games.
e) Where an affiliate enters two teams or more players can only play for one team in the Competition.
f) There will be no Supplementary Competition.

This event is now full any Affiliate wishing to be placed on a reserve list let me know. Teams entered are Doncaster, Doncaster A and Doncaster B, Leeds and Leeds A, Middleton and Middleton A, Ormskirk, Rochdale A, Rossendale, Bury, Mid Cheshire and Mid Cheshire A, Bolton and Bolton A, and Calderdale.

Supreme Champions

National League

Junior / Youth Leagues

The Federation of Crown Green Bowls

Congratulations to Furness in entering another team in the Junior/Youth Leagues this season. These players have come through the RooseCon School under the tuition of Steve Thompson and his colleagues.

Team Knockout

Over 60's Supreme Championship

Ladies Merit

The Federation of Crown Green Bowls

Played once again at Hare Hill Park, Rochdale, this event was won by Adele Cooke who beat Cynthia Tonge 21-15. Our thanks go to the members of Hare Hill for their catering and organisation and to Hotters who kindly Sponsored this event.

Over 60's Merit

Junior / Youth Merit

Individual Merit

Federation v Civil Service

This match is to be played this year at Atherstone Grove Atherstone Warks CV9 1ES on frid 3rd July. Anyone interested in playing please contact me as soon as possible.

Federation v Civil Service Ladies

The Federation of Crown Green Bowls

Blessed with good weather, The Federation Ladies played their annual match at Comberbach Bowling Club, Northwich. In a close fought match, The Federation won 221-212. Many thanks to the Civil Service for their hospitality and generosity.

Contacts

I would be grateful if you would check your contact details and let me know if there are any changes.

Once again any contributions to this site would be appreciated.

Best Regards

David Kay

The Federation of Crown Green Bowls - 2009