Linea Directa Valencian Bowls Championships 2018

2018 The LÍNEA DIRECTA Valencian Lawn Bowls Championship 19 SEPTEMBER – 2 OCTOBER OPENING CEREMONY - GREENLANDS BOWLS CLUB ADDITIONAL VENUE – VISTABELLA BOWLS CLUB CLOSING CEREMONY – QUESADA BOWLS CLUB

COMPETITION PROGRAMME FREE PRACTISE AVAILABLE AT ALL 3 VENUES TUESDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER, 10AM TO 2PM Competition winners 2017

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE VALENCIAN DELEGATE

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t is an honour to once again welcome everybody to the 10th Valencian Championships, and am grateful to Linea Directa who have sponsored us for yet another year.

The entries are slightly lower than last year, with a 10% decrease in the Mens and Mixed events, but approx. the same increase in the Ladies events. However, overall, the number of entrants are disappointing, considering the number of bowlers we have in the area, and the number that participate in the Leagues.

I know that all competitions are suffering, and that there are many reasons, but only by increasing our memberships will the situation be reversed, and this can only be achieved by all of us making an effort to recruit new players at Club level.

The present FBCV President has resigned because he has moved out of the area, but as this is the usual year for elections, the process has started to elect a replacement, and whoever is elected I am sure we can maintain our present financial arrangement with them.

My thanks go the players, committee and owners of the three host clubs, Greenlands, Vistabella and Quesada, who are kindly allowing us to use their greens and facilities. My greatest thanks go to Suzi Cooper, the Competition Secretary, who has put in so much work in receiving and checking entries, organised the draw and schedule, and who will be working so hard during the competition. All this is in addition to the many other commitments she has, which I personally know, are onerous.

I also thank the Co-ordinators at each venue, also Fred Willshire, the CBUMA President, for arranging Umpires and Markers at these venues, and a special thanks to Kevin Reardon, of the Leader Newspaper, who

is a great supporter of our Sport, and has prepared this programme without any charge to us, and dedicates a lot of space in the newspaper to bowls, including our club weekly reports and tables.

I look forward to meeting as many of you as I can during the Competition, and wish you the best of luck, and GOOD BOWLING!

Bob Donnelly

Spain in Cardiff Test

By Graham Cathcart

Graham Cathcart, the manager of the squad, was invited to join the tournament at late notice, to replace another Nation who had pulled out of the tournament. Despite the lack of time to properly prepare for the event, the squad readily accepted the invite as it was felt it would be good preparation for the Atlantic Championships in May 2019, which is also being held in Cardiff. It also gave the opportunity of getting players a little more experience of playing against such high level opponents, some of which they will also face in 2019.

The event took the form of test match conditions….. team of 5 ladies and 5 gents, who played in round robins of Singles, Pairs, Triples and Rinks – The singles and rinks being played at same time and the pairs and triples played at the same time.

The team representing Spain were Gents Terry Morgan (Singles and Triples), Derek Eldon (Triples and Rinks), Julian Pering (Triples and Rinks), Tom Rogers (Pairs and Rinks) and Graham Cathcart (Pairs and Rinks).

Substitute – John Pooley.

Ladies Maggie Holmes (Singles and Pairs), Lynne Eldon (Triples and Rinks), Jo Pering (Triples and Rinks), Debbie Colquhoun (Pairs and Rinks) and Jenny Thompson (Triples and Rinks). Substitute – Gillian Atkinson.

The Gents Triples played really well in their group stage and managed to qualify for the quarter finals where they beat a very good Wales team 19 – 9. Next up they met the Ireland triples team. Unfortunately, it was a bridge too far, on what was a tricky rink. However it was a brilliant achievement. So, congratulations, Terry, Derek and Julian on EARNING your bronze medals.

The gents pairs were left gutted in their league. Having finished joined 2nd, on points with Wales and Namibia, in the quarter final qualification place, the calculators were quickly brought out….. but Spain went out on LOWEST shots AGAINST. Graham and Tom were understandably gutted, especially given the fact that they beat the two top teams in their group. But that is the way the cookie crumbles sometimes.

In the ladies Singles, Maggie Holmes, playing in her first ever sin-

gle tournament at this level, found herself in a very strong group, including the Malaysian player who went on to win the tournament.

Maggie equipped herself well and fought hard, never giving up. The experience she took away from the experience was phenomenal.

The Ladies rinks played well together. They lost narrowly against Ireland, in a game which they could have won and put them into the quarter finals.

In the Gents Singles, Terry Morgan, was finding the same problem as Maggie against some very strong opponents, more acquainted in playing singles at International level.

That said, Terry fought well and will no doubt have learned an awful lot for the experience.

In the Ladies Pairs, it was a case of what could have easily have been.

Debbie and Maggie, played very well against very strong pairs’ teams in their section. They beat Ireland and lost out, twice, by a single shots to Malaysia (went on to win silver, getting beat by one shot to the winners Australia) and Canada, games which, with a little bit of lady luck they could have won. If they had one either they would have qualified for the quarter finals.

The Ladies Triples also found it very hard going in their league against very strong teams, and again struggled to get into “their rhythm” on the “foreign” grass surface. That said, they again learned an awful lot and fought hard. Gillian Atkinson also got, bloodied, on the last game, in which she played well.

Graham, the manager of Spain said about the tournament……

“Overall, I am so very proud of the squad. Yes, we could have, on paper, results wise, done a little better in some disciplines, however, we were playing on a surface that is, on the whole alien to us, (with speeds varying between 8 seconds to 17 seconds) playing against some of the biggest countries in the world, with some of the best players in the world, many of whom were here for a week or two before the tournament started.”

“So all in all, the squad have a lot to be proud of. Each of the guys tried their very best to contend with in an alien environment. The effort shown by the players, their attitude, their comradery, their team ethic was brilliant. It is, and has been, with one or two exceptions, our strength since I was lucky enough to take over the management of the Spanish Squad.

This baptism of fire will serve us well in that competition moving ahead.”

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Rules and Conditions of Play

VALENCIAN LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

( Revised 24.7.2017 )

All games will be played to the Laws of Sport of Bowls - Crystal Mark Edition 3 Ladies & Men's 4 Bowl Singles and 4 Bowl Pairs, Mixed 3 Bowl Triples and Mixed 2 Bowl Fours.

Games to be played between 19th September and 2nd October 2018 and players must be available for the whole of this period.

Venues: Greenlands, Vistabella & Quesada All competitors must be Federated. Any player who is changing clubs & wishes to play for the new club must have paid a minimum of their Club Membership Fee to their new club, and must have notified their change of club to the Federation Membership Secretary. Payment of full green fee membership must be made prior to commencement of the competition.

In team events all players at the time of entry must be members of the same club and have their Federation membership with that club.

All games will be played on a "Knockout" basis, Pairs, Triples & Fours: 18 Ends. Singles: first to 21 shots.

Players are asked to be prompt and arrive at the venue 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start times.

Any player arriving more than 15 minutes after the start time, or re-scheduled start time of a game, will be disqualified.

1 trial end in each direction before each game as per Law 5.1 Visits to the Head: There are no restrictions on visits to the head.

Time Wasting: It is essential that all players understand that with the large programme of games their co-operation is required. Therefore, if the officials consider any player is time wasting they may take any action they consider necessary to remedy the situation.

Dress Code: Men & Ladies: Long tailored trousers or Bermuda length shorts. Bowling skirts, skorts or tailored cutoffs may be worn by Ladies. Shirts must have sleeves and a collar, Ladies may wear sleeveless tops providing they have a collar.

Club Coloured bottoms and shirts, or whites may be worn. In all team disciplines all members of the whole team must be similarly attired in the same colours.

Footwear: Must be smooth flat soled, designed for bowling. Sandals and open shoes must have a backstrap.

a legible stamp which has an expiry date of 1985 or later.

the original substantive team playing.

All bowls used in the competition up until the semi-finals must carry club stickers from the club through which the player has entered the competition. For the singles discipline, if both players are from the same club, the first named player may be asked to use stickers provided by the controlling body. All singles players must ensure they have sufficient club stickers to put back onto their bowls should this situation arise. For semi-finals and finals, stickers will be provided by the controlling body. At this point, should opposing teams have the same colour sticker, the first named team in the draw will have the choice of changing stickers. Stickers must be adhered to the bowls in line with Law 52.1.8

Replacement players must fulfil the entry conditions above and cannot have already played in the same discipline, or have been a member of any substantive team in that discipline.

In any game that becomes mathematically impossible to win the trailing team MUST concede.

Practice will be allowed at the Host-Venues at the stipulated times. Once the Valencian Championships have commenced anyone practicing at any of the Host-venues will be disqualified. If a player or team that has not yet played is due to meet a player or team that has already played on the same day, the player or team that has not yet played can practise provided (a) the Controlling Body gives approval, (b) there is enough time available without delaying the competition, (c) the Controlling Body allocates the rink on which a player or team can practise (where possible they should allocate the same rink as the player or team have already played on.)

Players will NOT be allowed to play on the same rink on the same day.

Rinks to be used: All rinks will be in the draw up to the semi-finals and finals. The Controlling Body can restrict the rinks to be used at this stage.

The team entered into the draw will be deemed to be the SUBSTANTIVE team, replacement players to the substantive team are allowed as follows:Pre-competition: Pairs 1 Replacement Triples & Fours 2 Replacements.

Between Rounds: Pairs, Triples & Fours 1 Replacement only.

All composition bowls (see law 52.1.1) must bear

During every game there MUST be at least one of

All players will be required to wear white or regulation cream.

VALENCIAN LAWN BOWLS CHAMPIONSHIPS 2018

RULES and Conditions of PLAY

No replacement will be allowed in Singles.

A Substitute may be allowed in line with Laws 33.3, 33.4 and 33.5 REPLACEMENT - is a change of player BEFORE the match has started and may play in any position, including Skip.

SUBSTITUTE - is a change of player DURING the match but cannot Skip.

Changes to the substantive team pre-competition and between rounds are "Replacements" they are not "Substitutes". Substitutes during a game who continue to play in the next round of the competition will then be regarded as a REPLACEMENT. Where a player/team is found to be in default of the competition rules, they will be disqualified from the competition and the non-offending player/team in the previous match will progress to the next round.

Controlling Body: The Controlling Body at each venue will be defined as the following:The Co-ordinator at the venue, the duty umpire at the venue, and at least one member of the Championship Committee, who will be responsible for resolving any issues arising on the day.

POINTS NOT PROVIDED FOR: Any points not provided for in the above rules and conditions of play will be decided by the Championship Committee (or emergency Committee thereof) whose decision shall be final.

11th July 2018

Casa Ventura Leisure Centre Home to San Luís Bowls Club

ocated in the quiet urbanisation of San Luís, not far from the Habaneras Commercial Centre and Torrevieja, Casa Ventura serves both the local expat community and Summer visitors. Facilities include a large leisure pool set in woodland, indoor and outdoor bars and a restaurant with an extensive menu.

There is a large Function Room and the new V Fit Fitness and Wellbeing Centre which offers Keep-fit, Zumba, Yoga and a range of other classes.

The Wednesday Auctions are very popular and there is also a Crazy Golf Course to keep the children amused.

SAN LUÍS BOWLS CLUB, with its brand new green, is part of the complex and there is a good viewing area for spectators who can watch some of Spain's finest bowlers in action. The club is unique in having a President who is also the owner of the premises and an experienced bowler himself. It is a friendly club and new members are always welcome.

Those who would like to try lawn bowls for the first time can simply contact the club and we will arrange a time for you to turn up, be kitted-out, given some basic tuition and have some fun.

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V Fit Fitness and Wellbeing Owner Vic Centre Slater trying out the superb new green

The function room also serves as a theatre

The marvellous pool

The Crazy Golf course

Bowls Club: June Jones, Captain 691 903 773 Casa Ventura Leisure Centre: 966 789 247 C/Arbizu, San Luís, Torrevieja

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Playing Schedule

Competition Secretary for information and all queries - Suzie Cooper 627 054 511

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BY SUZIE COOPER

R E D N I M RE 2017 Tournament

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n the all Vistabella Fours final the team of Lynne Bishop, Charlie Watkins, Les Barber & Eric Bishop started well & kept up the pressure against their clubmates Maureen Foulcer, Tony French, Martin Foulcer & Ian Kenyon with the final score 17-6 in favour of Erics team.

In the Mixed Triples, the Emerald Isle trio of Ann-Marie Stevenson, Drew Gerrard & Colin Lindgren met Sue Kemp, Lin Watkins & Brian Zelin of Vistabella. The Vistabella team led at the halfway stage 8 shots to 4 but only scored on 1 more end with the Emerald Isle trio winning 22-11.

The final day started with Mens & Ladies Pairs Finals. In the Mens Pairs the San Luis pair of Roy Cordell & Russell Marks dominated the match against Peter Whitehall & Eric Bishop of Vistabella. Both Roy & Russell were on top form and with one end to spare took the title by 21 shots to 11.

In the Ladies Pairs it was 2017 National Pairs Champions Gail Willshire & Lynn Greenland were looking to make it a double and after 3 ends they led 6-0. But the Emerald Isle pair of Mary Whitelock & Ann Marie Stevenson got into their stride and at the halfway stage led 8-7. With 3 ends to play they were leading 17-8 and despite losing the remaining ends took the title 17-12.

In the afternoon the premier events of the Mens & Ladies Singles

Finals took place. In the Ladies final Peta Rhodes of Quesada played first class bowls against her opponent Mary Dyer of San Miguel.

Even when Mary held a count Peta would slot the crucial bowl in to take shot. Despite dropping a 4 on one end Peta won by 21-12 to become the 2017 Valencian Champion.

In the Mens Singles Colin Lindgren of Emerald Isle played 2016 National Singles Champion Martin Foulcer of Vistabella. For the first 12 ends the players traded shots and the score stood at 12-12. Martin then took 8 shots over the next 4 ends & despite dropping a 2 took the title 21-14.

The presentation of prizes took place following the Singles Finals when the awards were presented by Neil Reardon on behalf of Linea Directa and the Orihuela Sports & Tourism councillors, Victor Valverde and Sophia Alvarez.

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Roll of Honour DISCIPLINE 2009 WINNER

2010 WINNER

Ladies Singles Ladies Pairs Ladies Triples Ladies Fours Men’s Singles Men’s Pairs Men’s Triples Men’s Fours

Carole Rudge M Lawley/Y Briden M Holtham/A Eagle/S Marks K Manning/J Perchard/S Haddaway/M Kidd Russell Marks T McKenna/J Breslin S Denholm/A McNeil/D Mills E McLaren/I Macnamara/D King/D Mills

Anita Brown S Verity/S Cammack J Cooper/P Rhodes / J Gardiner J McNeil/P King/M Patterson/A Eagle Colin Lindgren T Pilling/D Buchanan S Denholm/A McNeil/D Mills D Dean/G Gough/J Paylor/A Perry

DISCIPLINE 2011 WINNER

2012 WINNER

Ladies Singles Ladies Pairs Ladies Triples Ladies Fours Men’s Singles Men’s Pairs Men’s Triples Men’s Fours Mixed Pairs Mixed Fours

Not Contested Not contested Not contested Not contested Not Contested Not contested Not contested.

Not contested J. Junes / K. Jones.

C Meare / P Collins / M Lawley / Y Biden

Maggie Furness A. Eagle / S. Marks.

M. Furness / J. Bowman / A. Rudkin M. Furness / J. Bowman / J. Parkes / A. Rudkin.

Colin Lindgren C. Lindgren / K. Jones.

G. Galelli / A. Pugh / J. Wilson C. Lindgren / S. Pearson / B. Duff / K. Jones.

Not Contested Not Contested

DISCIPLINE 2013 WINNER

2014 WINNER

Ladies Singles Ladies Pairs Ladies Triples Ladies Fours Men’s Singles Mixed Triples Mixed Fours

Ladies Singles Men’s Singles Ladies Pairs Men’s Pairs Mixed Pairs Mixed Triples Mixed Fours

Not Contested Not contested Not Contested Not Contested Not Contested C. Speedy / P. Vaughan / J. James.

V Collier / Jo Perring / Jules Perring / C Collier

Anita Brown Frank Close Averil Toozer/Sue Mohamet Colin Lindgren/Keith Jones Jim & Kathy Manning A Campbell/N Campbell/J Marshall E Bishop/L Barber/C Watkins/L Bishop

DISCIPLINE 2015 WINNER

2016 WINNER

Ladies Singles Men’s Singles Ladies Pairs Men’s Pairs Mixed Pairs Mixed Triples Mixed Fours

Ladies Singles Mens Singles Ladies Pairs Men’s Pairs Mixed Pairs Mixed Triples Mixed Fours

Sue Kemp Drew Gerrard Sabrina Marks/June Jones Ian Kenyon/Tony French Eric &Lynne Bishop Keith Jones/Colin Lindgren/June Jones J Johnston/B Armstrong/C & M Highland

DISCIPLINE 2017 WINNER Ladies Singles Men’s Singles Ladies Pairs Men’s Pairs Mixed Triples Mixed Fours

Peta Rhodes Martin Foulcer Mary Whitelock/AM Stephenson Roy Cordell/Russell Marks AM Stephenson/D Gerrard/C Lindgren C watkins/L Barber/L & E Bishop

Jacqui Johnston Frank Close Peta Rhodes, Carol Broomfield Chris Collier, Stuart Denholm Carol Broomfield, Jason Prokopowycz Kathy & Jim Manning, Dave Hadaway M Foulcer, A Brown, M Foulcer, B Pain

2018 WINNER

KEEP YOUR BOWLS CLOTHS WHITE

DATE AREA CLUB EVENT INFO FROM PHONE Guideline w/c WEDS OCT 3rd - w/e FRI DEC 14th (1stHALF OF WINTER SEASON LEAGUES) OCTOBER 4 - 6 DC North 6-7 North 7-9 South 13 South 16 South 20 South 19 - 22 Almeria 26 - 28 North

Finca Guila Benitachell San Luis San Miguel Monte Mar Greenlands Indalo El Cid

Aussie Pairs BBC Founders Day Mixed OPEN 4-2-2 Wales v Ireland LLB Committee Mtg Provincial Match Rinks Invitation Direkt Optik 3-2-1 OPEN

Hayden Simkiss Tim Woodcock Keith Jones

686 574 360 656 973 626 96 618 8920

LLB Secretary Allen Bowen John Colquhoun Stewart Beattie

96 618 8920 96 673 4675 637 546 636 687 055 033

NOVEMBER 1-2 North 3 South 10 North 24 North

Benitachell La Siesta Bonalba Calpe

Bankia Triples Wales v Scotland Aussie Pairs Provincial match

Tim Woodcock

656 973 626

Jan Dowson Allen Bowen

691 432 961 96 673 4675

DECEMBER 4 15 - 17 29 - 30

South South South

Monte Mar LLB Committee Mtg LLB Secretary San Miguel Mufti OPEN Mixed Triples Ken Hope Quesada Chrisyear 242 Aussie Pairs Steve Hibberd

96 618 8920 96 639 2140 96 599 3297

Guideline w/c WEDS JAN2nd - w/e FRI MAR 29th (2nd HALF OF WINTER SEASON LEAGUES)

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