2022 SEASON
CLUB MATCHES AND LEAGUE RESULTS
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Link to Llanelli League table: https://carmarthencountybowling.org.uk/league/league-table.html
2022 SEASON REVIEW
Josh Hancock managed to win through to the Semi - Final of the Welsh Under 25 singles but lost to the eventual winner Ryan Davies of Beaufort B.C. Monmouthshire. Excellent achievement by Josh in getting that far.
The Ladies Section competed in the Dynefwr and District League and despite some good wins managed to finish mid table.
Once again a very mixed season for the Men’s section of the Club. The Club was in a good position to gain promotion back to the Llanelli League’s Premier Division but fell away towards the second half of the season. More consistency is therefore required in 2023. Grateful thanks to the ladies that filled in at short notice for some of the men's league matches.
In the Western Section of the Welsh Private Greens League, the Club finished mid table in the 1st Division of the Thursday night League. They did however share the League's Double Rink Trophy (One Rink playing Home and 1 Rink Playing Away) with Swansea who could not be separated in the final with both home rinks winning by 19 shots.
Thanks to all the members of the Club who gave up their time to give their invaluable help in preparing the green, operating the Bar and providing Catering for County games and the Club's friendly fixtures
ARNALLT OWEN OPEN 2 WOOD PAIRS TOURNAMENT
On a very disappointing note it was not possible to proceed with the planned Open 2 Wood Pairs Tournament in memory of the Club's Late life Member Arnallt Owen. Regrettably this had to be postponed to 2023 due to insufficient entries. The Club is determined to go ahead with the Tournament in 2023 and hope its success will cement its place as one of the premier events in the area.
CLUB TOURNAMENT FINALS 2022
LADIES OPEN After a battle royal Jean Taylor overcame Kay Morris. It was certainly a game of two halves with Kay storming into a 17 - 4 lead, but the tables turned when Jean changed the jack length and slowly, but surely the gap closed with Jean eventually winning the match 21 – 19.
MEN’S OPEN Wayne Webster & Colin Taylor had a real scrap with the lead changing hands on numerous occasions and it was anyone’s guess as to who would end up victorious. In the end it was Wayne winning 21 – 18.
THE HANDICAP (Experienced Players starting on Scratch with less experienced players receiving a head start ranging from +1 shot to +12 shots),
On paper this looked to be a classic contest between our two youngest members of the Club, namely Josh Hancock & John Morgans. The game did not disappoint, and the bowling was of the highest order. Nigel George (Chairman) who was marking the game was on his knees on numerous occasions measuring who was shot. On two occasions the umpire was called to adjudicate on some very close decisions. Josh looked to have the game sewn up when he led 19 – 15, but John had other ideas and proceeded to claw back this deficit and went on to win by 21 – 19.
ROSE BOWL COMPETITION (Open Tournament limited to those members that are yet to win any of the Club’s tournaments)
The final was played between two returning former members that had not played bowls for a number of years Idris Evans played Brian Slate in a fine competitive game with Brian eventually achieving the win.
CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS (Winners of each of the above tournaments are drawn to play each other in the semi-finals to decide who contest the final)
John Morgans was drawn to play against Jean Taylor in the first Semi-Final with the second Semi-Final featuring Wayne Webster against Brian Slade.
Despite some good bowling from both Jean & Brian, John & Wayne proved too strong on the day and progressed through to the final
In the Final, other than one sloppy end, the bowling was definitely worthy of the Final. The lead changed hands several times with John pulling away in the middle of the match. This spurred Wayne on, and he managed to pull back the deficit. Both players kept the marker busy with numerous touchers to chalk and measures to undertake. However, John pulled away again and on the final end John was in front by 5 shots and holding two shots for the game. Despite Wayne’s valiant effort to dislodge the two bowls John took the match and thoroughly deserved his win to become the Club’s Champion of Champions for the first time.
Congratulations to John and all the other winners. Commiserations to the runners up who had made it to the finals and acquitted themselves very well against stiff opposition.
Every member would have loved to make it to the Finals but of course there is always next year.
Thank you to the Markers and the Umpire for playing their part in ensuring that all the games were a success.
Commonwealth Games 2022 SILVER MEDAL
Congratulations to John Wilson on assisting Julie Thomas and Gordon Llewellyn in achieving a Silver Medal at the Commonwealth Games in the Visually Impaired Pairs.
The Club is very proud of John's achievement in adding a silver medal to the bronze medal he has already achieved at the 2018 Commonwealth Games with one of our other members Byron John, who both directed Julie Thomas and the late Gilbert Miles in achieving bronze medals in the Visually Impaired Pairs
Commonwealth Games Selection
Congratulations to John Wilson on being appointed Skip Director to assist Julie Thomas and Gordon Llewellyn who will represent Wales in the Visually Impaired Pairs Competition.
County Competitions /Welsh Championships 2022
Congratulations to John Wilson and Byron John on winning the Senior County Pairs and to Josh Hancock for reaching the final of the Under 25 singles.
As County finalists both will now go forward to the Welsh Championships which will be held in Llandrindod Wells commencing on Monday 15/08/22. Link to the Welsh draw: https://www.welshbowls.co.uk/competitions/national-championships-2022
Ladies County Championship News 2022
The Club successfully hosted the Carmarthenshire Ladies game against West Glamorgan County LBA on Sunday 07/08/22 and were represented in the team by a number of the Club's Lady bowlers.
Men's County Championship News 2022
The County Championship Team qualified for the semi finals to be held in Llandrindod Wells on 21/08/22 by beating West Glamorgan by 40 shots at Brynhyfryd BC Neath. Team for the Semi final against Vale of Glamorgan will appear shortly on the County website: https://carmarthencountybowling.org.uk/county-teams.html Hopefully, the Club will again be represented in the team
The Senior County Team failed to qualify for the Semi Finals in Llandrindod by loosing to Mid Galamorgan in the final group game by 16 shots
All 5 Club Members have again been selected to play for the Senior County Side against the reigning champions South Glamorgan CBA away at Llanbradach on Tuesday 07/06/22, namely Colin Davies, Colin Smith, Martyn Harries, Byron John and John Wilson
RESULT Lost 113 - 93 Still 2 games to play in the section to qualify for the Knockout Semi Final and Final
3 Club Members have been selected for the Championship team to play against reigning County Champions Monmouthshire, namely John Morgans, Peter Williams and Colin Davies with Josh Hancock being a Reserve
RESULT Lost 111 - 131 Still 3 games to play in the section to qualify for the Knockout Semi Final and Final
All 5 Club Members who took part in the trial for the Senior Championsip Team have been selected to play against the Vale of Glamorgan CBA, namely Colin Davies, Colin Smith, Martyn Harries, Byron John and John Wilson
RESULT Won 111 - 93
Link to the teams selected : County Teams | carmarthencountybowling.org.uk
COUNTY TRIALS
Championship Team Trial 2.00p.m. Sunday 8th May 2022 at Carmarthen B.C.
4 Club Members have been selected for the above trial namely John Morgans, Peter Williams, Josh Hancock and Colin Davies
Senior Championship Trial 2.00p.m. Tuesday 10th May, 2022 at Carmarthen B.C.
5 Club Members have been selected for the above trial namely Colin Davies, Colin Smith, Martyn Harries, Byron John and John Wilson
Link to the teams selected : County Teams | carmarthencountybowling.org.uk
London Welsh Bowling Association - 27th April, 2022
A very enjoyable 6 rink game with some 60 members of the London Welsh Bowling Association in attendance on the day . The game itself was played in an excellent competitive spirit which was also helped by the good weather and the green which was running exceptionally well for the time of year. This also showed in the good quality bowling on show with the final score favouring the visitors 95 - 92.
The game was followed by refreshments in the pavilion with members of London Welsh also providing some entertainment with their singing of some Welsh classics. Everyone present had a good time and friendships were made.
The Club looks forward to hosting the members of London Welsh Bowling Association once again sometime in the future.
Fish and Chip Night and Presentations 7.00p.m. 12/04/22 - AN EVENING ENJOYED BY ALL IN ATTENDANCE
The 2022 season will start on Tuesday Evening 12th April with a "fish and chip night" with presentations also being made to last year's club tournament winners and runners up.
2022 Season Preparatory Works 16/04/22 - EXCELLENT MORNING SPENT IN SPRUCING UP THE GREEN AND ITS SURROUNDS READY FOR OPENING DAY
On Saturday 16th at 09:30 a.m. all members are requested to meet at the Club to do some work around the green to prepare for the new bowling season. Small working groups will be set up to undertake various tasks (brush & clear the ditches to lay the rubber mats, litter picking, power washing the slabs in front of the pavilion, wipe down the benches & check the wooden benches for any damage, clear any moss around the pavilion & tidy up the area around the shed). This work will ensure that we are ready for playing bowls on the Opening Day.
Opening Day 2022 AN EXCELLENT AFTERNOON WITH 5 RINKS IN PLAY, NICE TO SEE SOME NEW MEMBERS THOROUGHLY ENJOYING THEMSELVES AND MAKING SOME NEW FRIENDS
The Club will officially open for play on Saturday 23rd April, 2022 and will kick off at 2.00 p.m. with a friendly game amongst members and newcomers with the Club Captain and Vice Captain selecting teams to play each other.
Welsh Bowling Association Play offs for the British Isles Bowls Council's Championships to be held 1st - 3rd July 2022
The WBA has decided that the winners of the various tournaments held in 2019 and 2021 will play off against each other for the right to represent Wales and to compete in the 2022 BIBC Championships which are to be held in Llandrindod Wells in the first week of July.
This means that the Club's 2019 Welsh Senior Fours Champions (Nigel George, Colin Davies, Colin Smith, Martyn Harries and Emilio Garcia) will have to play off against the 2021 Champions from Saundersfoot B.C.
This game will take place in Llandrindod Wells B.C. at 10.00a.m. on Sunday 29th May 2022 so please come along and support if you can.
2021 Season Review
2021 Despite various COVID considerations it has been a very mixed season for the Men’s section of the Club. The Club was relegated from the Llanelli League’s Premier Division to the 1st Division despite accumulating more points than it had in the 2019 season but on the plus side the Club won the Thursday night League in the Western Section of the Welsh Private Greens League
Josh Hancock won the Llanelli League’s prestigious Harold Williams Under 35 Singles Tournament. Well done Josh onwards and upwards in 2022
Unfortunately, the Ladies Section could not compete in the Dinefwr Ladies League due to the League being postponed until 2022. However some of the Ladies were able to play in some of the Men's section 's Llanelli League and Private greens fixtures during the season
2021 Club Tournaments Finals Day
Congratulations and commiserations to the Winners and Runners-up in the Club’s tournament finals. The games were all played in a fantastic spirit and there was some good quality bowling shown by all that took part.
Results were as follows:
Mens Open
Colin Davies won against Glyn Williams in a closely contested final
Ladies Open - Not held
Handicap Tournament
(Experienced Players starting on Scratch with less experienced players receiving a head start ranging from +1 shot to +12 shots)
Colin Davies won against Brian Hewitt. Great achievement by Brian in getting to the final and beating some more experienced bowlers on the way to the final and in his first year of membership!!
Rosebowl Tournament
(Open Tournament limited to those members that are yet to win any of the Club’s tournaments)
Dennis Thomas won against John Freeman in a closely contested final
Champions of Champions Tournament
(Winners of each of the above tournaments are drawn to play each other in the semi finals to decide who contest the final)
The day concluded with the Champions of Champions final between Colin Davies and Dennis Thomas, it was very good and closely fought competitive game with Colin Davies eventually coming out on top and lifting the trophy
2019 Season Review
2019 has been a very successful season on the green for Carmarthen Bowling club with successes throughout the club.
In the WBA competitions a combination of Nigel George, Emilio Garcia, Colin Davies, Colin Smith and Martyn Harries won the Welsh over 60s fours where they had to win 7 games in order to win the competition. However, they did not do it the easy way, they were 18 4 down in the Semi Final to a rink from the Vale of Glamorgan with 6 ends to go. Following a shot to pick up 6 shots they monopolised the next 5 ends and edged the contest winning on the last end.
In the final, they romped home to victory over a rink from Mid Wales, winning with a few ends spare.
In the Llanelli League, the club struggled due to a loss of players this season. However, we managed to stay in the Premier division picking up 36 points in our last 3 games finishing 7th where we gained 16 more points this season than the last.
In the private greens, the club had a very good season where we finished 2nd in the Thurday league. in the PGL competitions. John Morgans and Peter Williams romped home in the pairs winning the competition.
In the Club competitions, Josh Hancock won the Club Champions of champions. He also won the Men's open and Handycap against Jon Morris and Richard Jones respectively. Glyn Williams won the Rosebowl (non-winners cup) and Thelma Evans defended her title in the Ladies open
2018 Finals day
Congratulations and Commiserations to the Winners and Runners-up at Carmarthen Bowling Club today. The games were played in a fantasitic spirit and there was a good quality of bowls shown today.
Rosebowl
Kim Silverman 21 - 11 John Freeman
Handicap
Cliff Hyde 21 - 14 Chris Walker
Ladies Open
Thelma Evans 21 - 20 Jean Taylor
Mens Open
Hugh Morgan 21 - 12 Kim Silverman
Champions of Champions
The day concluded with the champions of champions with Cliff Hyde and Hugh Morgan coming through their semi-finals to reach the final. it was a worthy final at the end of the season with Hugh coming out on top 21-12
The Finalists
Season Review
It has been a season of highs and lows for Carmarthen Bowling Club this year.
The Llanelli league team had some very good wins in the form of Llanelli Away and Havelock Home. They managed to stay in the Premier Division of the Llanelli league with 80 points in 7th Place.
The Private Greens team had a very successful season where they finished 2nd in the Thursday league where they have gained promotion to Division one. They Finished 5th in the Saturday League.
Carmarthen also had a good run in the Welsh Cup where we won 4 of our group games ot finish top of the group. The Reward of this was a tough trip to 2017 Mid Wales Champions Presteigne where we fought hard to come out winners by 2 shots.
In the game of the Last 32. We played local Llanelli League Rivals Parc y Dre on very tricky fast green away parc y dre. It was a high scoring game where Carmarthen came out on the losing side 92 - 103.
Outside the league. The club also had a good season in the cup competitions.
In the Private greens. The Pairs and Triples reached the final missing out on the day by a few shots.
However. Colin Davies, Martyn Harries and Colin Smith faired better winning the over 60s county triples.
They were helped by Nigel George in the over 60s fours to do the double.
