New Competition Details Added

Details of a 3 wood pairs competition at Cloakham Lawns in Axminster on 10th September can be found on the competition page. Application form available from the clipboard as usual.

3 Competitions Added and Dates List Extended

Details for 3 competitions have been added to the Competitions page. Two for Ottery St Mary, firstly a Singles tournament on 2nd July and then a Triples on 11th November. Also there is a Triples event at Colyton on 15th October. Application forms will be available via the clipboard as usual.You will also see that the list of dates running down the right of the page now continues to April 2018.

Inter Area Challenge

Good luck to all Christow bowlers and their fellow team players for tomorrows Inter Area Challenge at Axminster.

New competition Added to Competitions Page

Silvertons Charity Triples Competition details have been added. The competition is a long way off but the guarantee of a place is not so far away. Forms can be found on the usual clipboard. I also noticed at Buckland last week that Colyton and Ottery St Mary are holding competitions later in the year. I have sent requests to both clubs for further details.

Clarification of Nominated Officers from AGM

There appears be some confusion to who was elected to the relevant positions. I have listed below all officer nominations from the AGM on 10th May.

Election of Officers:

Role                                                              Nominated

Chairman                                                             Edwin Cleave

Secretary                                                              Neil Wilkins

Treasurer                                                             Mary Wakley

Teignbridge League Captain                           Trevor Tregillus

Teignbridge League Vice captain                    Bradley Rundle

Exeter League Captain                                      Tom Archer 

Club Night Organiser                                        Steve Collins 

Club Comp Secretary                                         Derek Wyatt

TVCH Appointee                                                Carol Archer

             Publicity Officer                                                 Steve Collins

Devon County Diary Added

A full list of Devon County events can be found by clicking the Devon County Competitions link. Please scroll down the page to find them.

Buckland Friendly

Thank you very much to Buckland SMBC for a very enjoyable evening of bowls. They looked after us really well and even held a raffle. Hopefully they will be able to attract more members for the future.

Devon County Dates Added

Dates for the 2017/18 season of Devon County Competition has been added to the Devon County Competitions Page (see link on right hand side of this page).. Please use the sheets at Christow or let me know your preferences. I will add a link to download the application forms when possible for you to apply yourself if you prefer.

Buckland Friendly Reminder

Just a reminder that we are invited to a friendly at Buckland on this Tuesday evening at 6.30pm. Please wear club shirts if possible. No bowls on Wednesday at Christow. Changing the subject quickly. The Devon County Competition dates have been received, so I will post them on here today for you add to your dairy's.

Next Seasons County Competitions

Players wishing to enter the various county Competitions for the coming season 2017/18 at ISCA please take note. Sheets have been pinned to the club pin board for you to enter your names on. This will help me to complete the applications when they become available. No dates have been released as yet, but as soon as the dates are available, I will post them on the website and add them to the sheets.

Information for Jurassic Bowls"Inter Area" Tournament 21st May

Arrival

Team Captains to sign in and draw random 'cloackroom' location ticket along with welcome pack - playing chart / score cards / bowls stickers etc.

Introduction

08.00am...Bacon Butties, Tea & Coffee will be available.

09.00am...Welcome call to all teams - please cheer! House and tournament rules announced.

09.15am...Play commences - See schedule

Tournament Rules

ESMBA rules apply othe than Jurassic variations - See below

1. All games timed, with "no more jacks" warning.

2. Jack off once per game - subsequently 2 shots away, end played.

3. No visiting head - except last shot on last end per game.

4. Duty Umpires decision final.

5. Each team sign opponents score card and return to match secretary desk.

6. All players to be ready to commencce game at specified time - 2 shots away.

Lunch

Available between respective games - extended period.

Presentation

A formal Presentation will follow the conclusion of play.

Broadclyst Fours Tournament Report

On Saturday 6th May a Team from Christow comprising of Steve, Chloe, Ralph and Ava participated in the Broadclyst Fours. Despite being in a difficult group, we came out on top in our first 3 games. The 3 games were closely fought and other teams were taking note that Christow were title contenders. Broadclyst were our final adversaries in the group and after a nip and tuck first 7 ends we went into the last end with a 2 shot lead. We were on the back foot throughout the final end and eventually went down by 5 shots. As at Willand there was disappointment at failing at the last hurdle, but everyone should be proud of their performance and knowing that they contributed towards the £600 raised for the British Heart Foundation......Red Rooster.

Willand Triples Competition Report

On Saturday 29th April, Steve, Chloe and Brad participated in a tournament at Willand with 15 other teams. We were in a very strong group and after winning our first 3 games things looked promising. We came up against an experienced Hemyock team in our final game and could not get to grips with the very sticky mat we were playing on. So we were very comprehensively shown a clean pair of heels. Our disappointment at finishing 5th in the tournament was soon forgotten when Brad found his cigarettes, Steve won a bottle of wine and Chloe was given an Easter egg. Great day was had by all.......Red Rooster.