Bowlers sing the blues as rain causes major upset
The standard of bowls at the annual Harry Bell Tournament (The Blue Coats) was truly amazing and a credit to all those taking part.
SCOTTBURGH BOWLING CLUB
AND there it was ‘gone’ – this year’s Blue Coats Tournament at Scottburgh Bowling Club.
There was considerable activity at the club this last week as the annual Harry Bell Tournament (The Blue Coats) was being played.
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The first four days the weather was fantastic and all players enjoyed ideal conditions for play. The standard of bowls was truly amazing and a credit to all those taking part.
However, this final day brought the rain, and although much needed for the gardens and greens, it caused a major upset, as first the length of the last games were reduced in number of ends, and then the final game was cancelled.
The organisers then decided that the trophy could not be awarded this year but that the prize winnings could be split with the team with the highest points declared the winners, and the remaining three prizes should be added together and equally divided among the other top three contestants.
Prizes were also awarded for the top teams in the other respective divisions and the draw was made for the various raffles that were part of the competition.
This year’s winner was Eddie Fann and the team from the Port Shepstone Country Club.
Eddie was not only a sponsor of prizes but also took away a number of prizes on offer, including the prize of a new set of bowls.
The prizes were awarded at the cocktail party on Thursday afternoon and everyone was leaving early to go and get out of the wet clothes.
Next year’s tournament was discussed and we hope you enjoyed the Scottburgh hospitality and hope to see you again same time next year. ‘Hamba Kahle’.
There were no monthly competitions played this last week at SBC.
Looking ahead to September, we have the men’s 2-4-2 on Thursday, September 12, the mixed 2-4-2 on Friday, September 20, and the ladies 2-4-2 on Wednesday, September 25.
The club AGM is planned for Thursday, September 19 at 5pm, and all members are requested to please attend.
The next club championship is the mixed-points singles which starts in September, and the men’s drawn pairs is posted on the noticeboard for those interested.
Please can all members keep their eyes on the notice board for updates, pending any last minute changes.
Anyone interested in bowls should please contact Lyn Seymour (082 878 7170) to arrange a coaching session and any bowlers ‘on holiday’ are welcome to come and joined in the normal ‘tabs-in’ games on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday afternoons or on Sunday morning.
All afternoon games start at 2pm (summer time), while morning games start at 9am.
Keep taking the grass.
THE WHITE J.
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