Ormskirk Bowling Club

Just a reminder that the club is hosting the big Federation match today between Ormskirk West Lancs and Leeds. Roll off is 2pm so come down and support the team in this Roses battle, which should guarantee a good atmosphere around the green. If you have never experienced bowls at this level call by and take a look, entry is free.

The first of our annual club competitions takes place a week on Sunday and we look forward to a good turn out from our members.

The format will be pairs (drawn on the day), round robin but with all beginners being paired with a player. Children are welcome to play with their parents/relatives if they wish.

£2 entry fee each with prize money to be won. Please arrive 12.45pm at the latest so we can do the draw and get started as soon as possible. Both greens to be used.

Look forward to seeing you then, lets hope for some summery weather!

Members please note that Saturday’s junior match against the Botanic Bandits has been moved from a 11am  start to 2.30pm, so the artificial green will be in use from approx 2pm until about 4.30pm.

The following competition dates have been agreed open to all members. A reminder will be sent nearer the time.

Roy Ashcroft Memorial Trophy 30/6

Coop Funeralcare Singles 18/8

Autumn Pairs 15/9

Chairmans Cup 22/9

Please note that Hurlston Hall pensioners will be playing on our grass green most weeks from 1pm to 4pm on Wednesdays due to being unable to use their own green.

There is still the option to use the artificial green at these times.

Our junior team pulled of a great victory today to maintain their grip on the top of the junior bowls league.  Chris and Lily won their singles convincingly against inexperienced opposition.  Alex Dougan made his debut at number 3 against another new young bowler, Michael Hannah.  Alex performed really well and won his first ever singles game 21-9.  Both of these players will be ones to look out for in the future given how well they played.

The last singles had to be conceded as the Saracens only had three players but it gave Maddie a chance to have a practice game against Ryan.

The pairs saw Holly & Lucy take on Connie & Edith.  A good match saw Holly & Lucy run out 21-13 winners.  Again, being one short, the Saracens had to concede the last pairs game.  It gave Harry & Matthew a chance to play Michael Hannah & Graham Pickavance (Graham pretending he was young again). In a very sporting contest Harry & Matthew came from being well down to take the game.  Once again, though, Michael showed he is one to watch for the future.

The Club will be holding its final two taster sessions this week (23rd) and next week (30th), both at 7pm. Anyone is welcome to attend and no special equipment, other than trainers/flat soles shoes, is required. For new members, or anyone else in the club that fancies an informal roll, there will then be social bowling sessions held every week on Thursdays at the same time

Our junior team, the Ormskirk Vikings, started off the season with a fine win away at the Botanic Bandits this morning.  Three of the singles games were won, with Rylan, Lily and Holly all getting fine wins, and Chris Farrell just missing out 21-16 against their strongest player, Harry Prescott.

Into the pairs and Lucy & Darci went down fighting against Joe & Lucy.  The grand finale saw Harry playing with debutant Matthew against a strong pairing of Harry Prescott & Ben Haskayne.  Needing to win to secure the 3 points, our young boys played really well and ran out 21-15 winners.  Full tables and averages can be found on Bowlsnet.