Ormskirk Bowling Club

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.

It is Mental Health Awareness Week. We are a friendly club in Ormskirk playing crown green bowls, a fun and social sport, for all ages & abilities. Come along to our taster session on Thursday 16 May at 7pm, make new friends and get some gentle exercise.  No special equipment required – just wear trainers or flat soled shoes.  All those that have attended so far have had a great time – just turn up and join in the fun!!

Well done to Lily who was made player of the day for the Lancashire Juniors home team today. Lily put on a marvellous performance against a much older player and only lost to 17.

Brother Harry was Lancashire’s number 1 today, and also played well against older opposition.