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23rd - 29th November 2018
Almeria Bowling Club 2018 Ladies CAA Singles Championships Report THE Men and Ladies Singles CAA Singles Championship continued this year to be played over several days as opposed to over sever al months: games were arranged by players individually and controlled by ‘play-by dates’ until they reached the semi and final sta ge. T he new knockout over three days proved to be very successful in 2017. T he Ladies Singles Knockout competition was played at Almeria Bowling Club between Satur day November 10 and Monday November 12. Twenty-two entries from Indalo, Almeria and Cabrera Bowling Clubs took part. T he quality of entries was excellent, and play proved to be very exciting throughout. Many expected winners did not make it
WINNER: Chris Ivin (above), and Chris with runner-up Ann Reynolds (right). to the final stages. The final was between the eventual winner Chris Ivin and Ann Reynolds,
both Indalo players. This was always going to be a tough game as both players had good close wins in
their semi-finals against Christine Par kinson and Linda Harvey, both from Indalo Bowling Club.
Chris star ted well winning at the seventh end with the scor e 6-5. Ann then took four shots on the eighth end, going ahead 96. Scor es wer e level on 11th and 13th end at 11-11 and 13-13. This was a crucial time in the game, as although the quality of play was good, Ann was unable to move of f her score of 13. Chris went on to win comfortably, taking the championship 21-13. Tony Lear, CAA Competition Secretary, thanked all those who took par t, the bar and ground staff, markers and umpires. He then presented the trophy and prizes to the finalists and Vic Parsons recorded the moment with photographs. Thanks were also in order for Tony for r unning the competition.
Mojacar Taekwondo Club Winter Grading CREDIT: Merche Gonzalez
ENTHUSIASTS: The idea for the Nijar Cyclesport challenge originated with a local cycling club.
Cycling support AROUND 150 cylists took part in the first Nijar Cyclesport challenge last Saturday, which had been organised by the Campohermoso Natura Bike club in collaboration with Nijar Council. “Trials of this kind make our municipality known as the ideal place in which to practise sport,” said Mayor Esperanza Perez Felices. “This government team is convinced that sport and its values are fundamental for the development of Nijar.” The 114-kilometre route took the cyclists all over the municipality, the leaders taking around three-and-a-half hours to reach the finish line.
THE Mojacar Taekwondo Club Winter Grading held its winter grading last Saturday, students from as young as three years old taking part and showing skill and technique. The juniors were first examined in sparring (combat) against one or even, while for the more advanced students, against two, three and more opponents. It was very demanding; there were some bruises and a lot of sweat, but above all it was fun. The technical knowledge and precise techniques of the patterns were then presented in front of the 2nd Dan head instructor Mr Serge Dewree and the 2nd Dan instructor Laura Linschoten, who judged the participants on their physical and mental strength, their knowledge of Korean words and, most of all, their ability to perform all kind of blocks, kicks and punch in set patterns, under stress, during a three-hour grading session. For this, all the Taekwondo Mojacar students deserve great respect and admiration.
CONGRATULATIONS: Club instructor Serge Dewree told all the students to be proud of what they had achieved. In the Rainbow category (under eight years old), the Dragon Glove for Best Student was granted to Alejandro Brotons Segura, with a medal for great fighting spirit to Melissa Lyne and to Nicole Lyne. In the Junior-Adult category, in view of the quality of the techniques, the continuous improvement and the broad knowledge displayed, the Dragon Glove for
Best Student was awarded to Mila Vickery. Lily Miles-Kirby was named Student of the Year 2018, succeeding Maite Scheyvaerts. Serge Dewree, the club instructor told the students: “The belt given to you shows that you have reached a higher level. Be proud of what you achieved. You truly deserve it. Well done to all of you.”