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



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