Saturday 30 March 2013

CCSMBA News Release - 30 March 2013

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE 31 March 2013

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS.

Attention is focused this week on the English Short Mat Bowling Association National Championships being held in Bromsgrove.

On Thursday David Studden (Illogan) will represent the county in the Singles.  Friday's Pairs will see two of Cornwall's current England representatives Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) and Peter Hore (Holmans) in action.  On Saturday Nigel & Peter are joined by fellow England player Elise Daniell (Holmans) & Nicholas Truscott (Luxulyan) for the Fours.  Also competing on Saturday will be John Worton (Ladock), Neil Gribble (Landrake), Ken Horrell (Horrell) & Chris Roberts (Ladock) who claimed second place in the local qualification competition.  Completing the championships on Sunday Nigel, Peter and Nicholas will compete in the Triples.

LOCAL LEAGUES

The final area League title has been decided with Illogan winning the Western Division by virtue of having won more games after finishing tied on points with Helston Grylls.  Illogan complete the line up for the Bebbington Cup competition where they will compete against Treviscoe Whites, Lanteglos A and Callington Eagles on Sunday 14th April at Carnmoggas.  Full final league tables are attached to this e-mail.

NOTE TO EDITORS

The CCSMBA welcomes members of the local media to any of our events at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowling Club, for more information please contact me using the details below.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott 
Press and Promotions Officer 
Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association
Tel:    07800 916059
E-mail: cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ccsmba

Sunday 24 March 2013

CCSMBA NEWS RELEASE - 24 March 2013

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE 24 March 2013

NATIONAL MIXED FOURS

On Saturday Cornwall was represented in the National Mixed Fours competition for the first time in many years thanks to removal of the rule requiring a minimum number of teams to enter a local qualification round.

The players representing Cornwall were the counties three England squad members Peter Hore (Holmans), Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) and Elise Daniell (Holmans) joined by Margaret Jenkin (Newlyn Trinity).

The Cornwall team faced a tough group stages of the competition with each team having players with England experience.  The first game was against the Essex Four of Babs Morokutti, Peggy May, Matt Sifford & Barry Hedges.  Cornwall lead 8-5 going into the last and held 4 before The Essex skip, Barry Hedges, killed it the jack.  Cornwall rebuilt the head at the second time of asking to hold 6 before Hedges again killed the jack.  On the third time of asking Essex held one before Hedges converted it to three with his last bowl to earn the draw.

The second game was against the Surrey Four of Jill Woodhouse, Debbie Johns, Derek Johns & Mark Jones again again proved tight with the score level at 5-5 going into the last end.  Peter took out the Surrey shot bowl with his his last wood to pick up two and win the game 7-5.

The final group game, against Hampshire's Barbara Sparling, unknown sub, Jody Bright & Ben Pay, saw Cornwall race to an 11-0 lead after 4 ends and defend the lead despite a Hampshire comeback to win 11-7. 

In the first knockout round Cornwall faced a West Midlands team of Elaine Willies, Tracy Bailey, Steve Bailey & Simon Willies.  West Midlands built an advantage to lead 8-3 with two ends to play.  Cornwall picked up 3 on the penultimate end to trail by two going into the last end where a Cornwall lay a score of two but Simon took one out with his last bowl to leave the final score West Midlands 8-7 Cornwall.

LOCAL LEAGUES

All local leagues are now complete with Illogan (West) and Treviscoe (Central) completing the line up for the Bebbington Cup competition in April.  Final league tables to be supplied when all results are in.

NOTE TO EDITORS

The CCSMBA welcomes members of the local media to any of our events at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowling Club, for more information please contact me using the details below.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott 
Press and Promotions Officer 
Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association
Tel:    07800 916059
E-mail: cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ccsmba

Monday 18 March 2013

CCSMBA NEWS RELEASE - 17 March 2013

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE - 17 March 2013

BRITISH ISLES A SERIES

Over the weekend Elise Daniell (Holmans) and Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) were part of the England Team at the British Isles A Team Championships in Dumfries, both making there first International appearances.  Elise was also given the honour of carrying the team flag during the opening ceremony.

Elise played with Jack Shephard (Essex), Les Woodward (Oxfordshire) and Ken Sleat (London) and the team were unbeaten recording 19-12 v Scotland, 13-7 v Wales and 12-5 v Ireland, the only England rink to remain unbeaten.  Nigel played with Lesley Fennell (Cheshire), Dave Lamb (Norfolk) and Leigh Hall (Northants) recording a 19-5 win against Scotland, 12-4 against Wales and losing 7-16 to Ireland.  Ireland claimed the title after defeating England 49-30 overall.

LOCAL LEAGUES

Treviscoe claimed the Central Area title last week with 2 out of a possible 6 points against nearest rivals Ladock Chiefs.  In the West Area Illogan have now completed there fixtures and hold a 4 point advantage over second place Newlyn Trinity who are away to fourth placed Holmans on Thursday night and Helston Grylls who are home to Penlee.

NOTE TO EDITORS

The CCSMBA welcomes members of the local media to any of our events at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowling Club, for more information please contact me using the details below.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott 
Press and Promotions Officer 
Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association
Tel:    07800 916059
E-mail: cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ccsmba



Sunday 10 March 2013

CCSMBA NEWS RELEASE - 10 March 2013

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE - 10 March 2013

COUNTY FINALS

On Sunday the finals of the County Two Wood Singles and Four Wood Pairs were played at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowls club.

First up was the Singles, in the Quarter finals Peter Hore (Holmans) defeated Ken Horrell (Withiel) 15-5 with two ends to spare.  Henry Matthews (Withiel) was a 12-7 winner against Keith Williams (Penlee) with an end to spare.  Brenda Sleep (Dobwalls) had two ends to spare in defeating Graham Ford (St Newlyn East) 12-6.  Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) defeated David Topliffe (St Minver) 18-6.

The Semi Finals saw Peter comfortably defeat Henry 14-5 with three ends to spare and Nigel defeat Brenda 15-6.  The final between Peter and Nigel saw the lead change hands 5 times with never more than 2 shots between them until the final end.  Nigel, leading the game by 1, drew a back toucher.  Peter struck the jack with force but it stayed with Nigel's bowl and Nigel retained the title he won last season.


Immediately following the Singles the Pairs was contested.  In the Quarter Finals Joe Dixon (Withiel) & Keith Matthews (Blisland) received a bye as their drawn opponents were unable to take their place in the line up.  Derek Elliott & Mark Eddy (Holmans) started strongly against Des Pengelly & Alan Holden (Landrake) with 3 on the first end before a succession of 1's either way and a tied end left the score tied after the 9 scheduled ends.  Des and Alan took one on the extra end to win the game.  Defending champions Patsy Wakeley & Chris Roberts (Ladock) led 4-3 after 5 ends against Margaret Jenkin & Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) before successive scores of 3 and 6 for Margaret and Nigel put the game out of the reach of Patsy & Chris with an end to spare.  Margaret & John Menhenick (Wadebridge) were never headed in defeating Diane & Martin Williams (Penlee) 11-5

In the Semi finals Des and Alan won more ends against Joe & Keith but two scores for 4 for Joe and Keith proved decisive as they won 11-7.  Margaret & Nigel established an 11-5 lead against Margaret & John before a late comeback saw the Wadebridge pairing reduce the final deficit to 11-9.  In the Final Joe & Keith established a 4-1 lead against Margaret & Nigel early on before an exchange of 3 shots each way moved the score onto 7-4.  Four successive scoring ends for Margaret & Nigel saw them take the title 11-7.

Nicholas Truscott (Luxulyan), Elise Daniell (Holmans) & Peter Hore (Holmans) successfully defended the Team of Three title over two legs last week against the same opposition they defeated in last year's final, Kay Goddard, Roy Christophers & Percy Tripp (Helston)



On Sunday at Holmans Peter defeated Percy 12-2 in the Singles.  Elise & Nicholas won the Pairs 11-6 against Roy & Kay.  Elise, Peter and Nicholas won the Triples 13-3 to take a 25 shot lead into Thursdays return match at Helston.  On Thursday night Peter again defeated Percy 8-5.  Elise & Nicholas took an 11-4 win the Pairs to stretch the lead to 35 shots overall at which point Helston conceded the Triples with the overall score Holmans 55-10 Helston.


LOCAL BOWLERS ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAGE

The National and International Calendar dominates for the remainder of the month with local action confined to a number of clubs own friendly tournaments.

This weekend Elise Daniell (Holmans) and Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) will be in Scotland as part of the England Team competing in the British Isles A Team Championships being held in Dumfries.  The following weekend, on Saturday 23rd, Elise and Nigel will be joined by Peter Hore (Holmans) and Margaret Jenkin (Newlyn Trinity) in the National Mixed Fours Championships to be played at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club.  Cornwall will not however be represented in the National Under 18's on the following day due to a lack of entries.

After Easter the National Championships take place at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club.  On Thursday 4th April David Studden (Illogan) will take part in the Singles.  The Pairs on Friday 5th April will see Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) and Peter Hore (Holmans) representing Cornwall.  Saturday 6th April's Fours will see Nigel & Peter joined by Elise Daniell (Holmans) & Nicholas Truscott (Luxulyan) in one team and John Worton (Ladock), Neil Gribble (Landrake), Ken Horrell (Horrell) & Chris Roberts (Ladock) making up a second Cornwall Team.  On Sunday 7th April Nigel, Peter and Nicholas will compete in the Triples.

Competing in the championships and representing Cornwall is costly for those involved and any offers off assistance are always welcome, for more information please contact cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS

The CCSMBA welcomes members of the local media to any of our events at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowling Club, for more information please contact me using the details below.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott 
Press and Promotions Officer 
Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association
Tel:    07800 916059
E-mail: cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ccsmba

Sunday 3 March 2013

CCSMBA NEWS RELEASE - 3 March 2013

CORNWALL COUNTY SHORT MAT BOWLING ASSOCIATION
NEWS RELEASE 5 March 2013

There was no competition action in Cornwall over the weekend following both County Team's recent defeat at the quarter final stages of the Inter County Championship.

AREA LEAGUES

In the West Area Illogan stretched their lead at the top of the table taking 5 points against away to St Ives whilst nearest challengers Newlyn Trinity Jowsters drew 3-3 away to Penlee.  Third placed Helston Grylls slipped to 8 points off the lead with a 5-1 defeat against St Ives Belyers.  In Division One Helston Penrose are assured of the top spot and promotion back into the Premier next season. Penlee B and Helston Wendron and certain of promotion from Division Two.

In the Central Area Treviscoe Whites extended their lead picking up 5 points at St Newlyn East whilst 2nd Place Ladock Chiefs could only manage 2 away to Luxulyan Golds.  Treviscoe host Ladock on the 14th March in what looks likely to be a key match.   Withiel Oaks and Ladock Braves dropped out of contention following defeats away to Lostwithiel and St Agnes Cuckoos respectively.  Relegation matters are confirmed with Perranporth and St Agnes Cuckoos in the bottom two.  St Agnes Gulls will be one of the teams promoted from Division One, Cubert Blues need a point from Tuesday nights home match against Luxulyan Maroons to be assured of second place.

Callington Eagles are the East Area Champions after winning all 6 points away to Calstock last Monday to finish on 60 points.  Saltash Blues won 33-11 at home to Pensilva to finish second on 58 points.  Dobwalls finish a point further back on 57 after a 42-10 win at home to Lanreath.  Landrake are fourth on 53 points after winning 34-8 at home to Duloe.  Lanreath and Pensilva will be relegated to Division One.  Liskeard have won an immediate promotion from Division One and will be joined by Saltash Whites in the top flight next season.

In the North Area Lanteglos were confirmed as champions some time ago with the competition being for the minor places in Division One.  Wadebridge have taken second place on shots difference from Tintagel in third and Altarnun a point behind in fourth.  Boscastle and Stratton B will be relegated to Division Two.  Blisland and Poughill will join the top flight in the North, Wadebridge B missing out on shots difference.

Callington Eagles and Lanteglos will go forward to the County League finals, to be joined by the West and Central champions, on Sunday 14th April at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowling Club starting at 0900.

Up dated league tables are attached or can be found at http://www.nicholastruscott.co.uk/2008site/index.php?pg=leagueindex.

TWO WOOD SINGLES and FOUR WOOD PAIRS FINALS

A return to local competition action this weekend will see the Two Wood Singles and Four Wood Pairs Finals contested at Carnmoggas on Saturday.  The top eight from qualification competitions earlier in the season will compete for the respective county titles.

The qualifiers for the Two Wood Singles starting at 0900 are Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity), Graham Ford (St Newlyn East), Ken Horrell (Withiel), Henry Matthews (Withiel), Brenda Sleep (Dobwalls), David Topliffe (St Minver), Keith Williams (Penlee) and Peter Hore (Holmans).  Contesting the Four Wood Pairs at 1130 will be Margaret & John Menhenick (Wadebridge), Margaret Jenkin & Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity), Derek Elliott & Mark Eddy (Holmans), Margaret Goodwin & Graham Reeves (Saltash), Joe Dixon (Withiel) & Keith Matthews (Blisland), Diane Williams & Martin Williams (Penlee), Alan Holden & Des Pengelly (Landrake) and Patsy Wakeley & Chris Roberts (Ladock)

LOCAL BOWLERS ON NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL STAGE

Moving forward through March the National and International Calendar dominates over the second half of the month with local action confined to a number of clubs own friendly tournaments.

Over the weekend of 16th & 17th March Elise Daniell (Holmans) and Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) will be in Dumfries as part of the England Team for the British Isles A Team Championships.  The following weekend, on Saturday 23rd, Elise and Nigel will be joined by Peter Hore (Holmans) and Margaret Jenkin (Newlyn Trinity) in the National Mixed Fours Championships to be played at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club.  Cornwall will not however be represented in the National Under 18's on the following day due to a lack of entries.

After Easter the National Championships take place at Bromsgrove Indoor Bowling Club.  On Thursday 4th April David Studden (Illogan) will take part in the Singles.  The Pairs on Friday 5th April will see Nigel Nicholls (Newlyn Trinity) and Peter Hore (Holmans) representing Cornwall.  Saturday 6th April's Fours will see Nigel & Peter joined by Elise Daniell (Holmans) & Nicholas Truscott (Luxulyan) in one team and John Worton (Ladock), Neil Gribble (Landrake), Ken Horrell (Horrell) & Chris Roberts (Ladock) making up a second Cornwall Team.  On Sunday 7th April Nigel, Peter and Nicholas will compete in the Triples.

Competing in the championships and representing Cornwall is costly for those involved and any offers off assistance are always welcome, for more information please contact cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com.

NOTE TO EDITORS

The CCSMBA welcomes members of the local media to any of our events at Carnmoggas Indoor Bowling Club, for more information please contact me using the details below.

ENDS

Nicholas Truscott 
Press and Promotions Officer 
Cornwall County Short Mat Bowling Association
Tel:    07800 916059
E-mail: cornwallshortmatbowls@gmail.com
Twitter: www.twitter.com/ccsmba