Closing Day 2021 – Roy Cornwall Trophy
It hardly seems possible that another season has come and gone, but at least this was a season where we could do much of what we were used to in terms of leagues and competitions and visiting teams and without many of the restrictions of the 2020 season.
Closing Day 2021 saw 16 triples fill the green for the last games of the season. The format was was 4 games of 8 ends. On the plus side, each team had the opportunity to play a powerplay end in each game where whatever they scored on that end was doubles. On the negative side, the penalty for burning an end was increased from 3 to 5 shots against.
In fine weather conditions for late September, the games got under way at 10am. There were some keenly contested games and plenty of friendly banter to be heard across the green throughout the day.
At the end of the day, there were 4 teams who finished on 7 points so the runners-up spot was decided on shot difference. With an impressive +29 shots it was the team of Terry Le Mottee, Colin Rabet and Abbey Andrieux who clinched second place.
However, winning all 4 games and therefore finishing with 8 points and a +21 shot difference, the winners were Tony Osmont, Fay Le Mottee and Jim Larkin (pictured below)
The full results can be seen on the following link:
The Closing Day teams can be seen on the following link:
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Captain’s Day 2021
Following on from the success of the last couple of years, the format for this year’s Captain’s day was set to be 4 games of 8 ends followed by a BBQ. However, instead of having the same teams for the whole day, each session began with a fresh ‘live’ draw before play began. With names begin drawn ‘out of a hat’ for each position, it meant that teams were drawn at random so no-one knew who they were going to play with in each session. The draw brought about some interesting combinations of players and unlike normal competition days, some players were drawn to play on the same rink more than once. The draw for each session was keenly awaited and produced many cheers and laughs as the teams were drawn out.
The four games were all different. The 1st game had a scoring system of 3, 2, 1 and 1 extra point for a ‘toucher’. For some, this scoring system was quite a challenge! The 2nd game was a ‘yardstick’ game, where any wood within 1 yard of the jack counted. Although the term ‘yard’ is used frequently in bowls, it is surprising how there is a different conception of a yard from one bowler to the next! Thankfully, a yardstick was provided for measuring purposes. Game 3 was a straightforward game with normal scoring as was game 4, except that in this last game, ends 2, 5 and 8 were ‘powerplay’ ends, whereby any score achieved was doubled.
Because of the changing teams, players received individual scores based on their teams shot difference in each of the four games, meaning that it was virtually impossible to track who was leading in each position as the day went on! And so, when it came to the prizegiving at the end of the day, no one had any idea who was going to win. Prizes were awarded for first and second places in each of the four positions and were as follows:
Skips: 1st: Scott Ruderham (+23); Runner-up: Joan Renouf (+22)
Threes: 1st: Kevin Andrieux (+35); Runner-up: Russell Eyre (+6)
Twos: 1st: Ron Romeril (+35); Runner-up: Phil Bichard (+19)
Leads: 1st: Jim (wrong bias) Larkin (+30); Runner-up: Anne Moon (+25)
Players and guests enjoyed an excellent BBQ after the games and a great time was had by all. Many thanks to Club Captains Terry and Fay Le Mottee for organising such a hugely successful and enjoyable day!
The winners for each can be seen in the photo below : Jim Larkin, Scott Ruderham, Captain Terry Le Mottee, Kevin Andrieux and Ron Romeril.
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Ron Medder 2 Wood Mixed Pairs
Please find below the teams and rota for the Ron Medder Shield. Games start at 1.30pm, please arrive no later than 1pm. Games will consist of 12 ends.
In spite of the blustery conditions, 7 teams finished on 4 points with two wins out of their three games. So the result came down to shot difference. Congratulations therefore go to Joan Renouf and Phil Bichard who beat Malcolm De Sousa and Margaret Le Sueur by +14 to +10.
The trophy was presented by Ron Medder’s daughters, Carol and Sandra. Our thanks to them for once again supporting this competition.
The full results page can be seen on the following link:
Ron Medder winners: Phil Bichard and Joan Renouf.
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Dubois Charity Shield
Please find below teams for the Dubois Charity Shield. Games start at 1.30pm, please arrive no later than 1pm!
The Dubois Charity Shield is our annual Charity event which this year was supporting the Donna Anand Melanoma Charity. !2 teams played in near perfect conditions, tackling 3 games of 8 ends.
The result can be seen on the following link:
Congratulations to the winning team of Bob Le Sueur, Denise Pallot and Tom Hunt, pictured below:
But the real winners on the day were the Donna Anand Melanoma Charity who will receive a cheque for £1000. Well done and thank you to everyone who contributed to such an amazing amount!
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President’s Day Trophy
Please find below the teams and rota for the 2021 President’s Day Trophy on Sunday 11th July. Please note the starting time of 1.30pm.
President’s Day result can be seen on the following link:
The winning team (pictured above) were Margaret Le Sueur, Barrie Hall and Lyn Chapman, who finished with 6 points and a +42 shot difference. In second place, also on 6 points but with a shot difference of +39 was Terry Le Mottee and Margaret Andrieux. The scoring system was 4,3,2,1 with an extra point for each toucher.
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Roy Dupre Trophy
Please find below teams for a 1pm start on Sunday, 4th July.
And the winners photograph:
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Phil & Mary Le Quesne Trophy
Please find below the teams and rota for the Phil & Mary Le Quesne Trophy, on Sunday 27th June.
This was an all-day competition in which 12 teams played four games of 8 ends each, in stead of games of one hour duration, following feedback from members. In spite of a not-so-promising forecast, the weather gods looked favourably upon us and the competition went ahead in good conditions.
The result can be seen on the following link:
Buckfield Trophy – 2021
For the second week running, the sun shone in a clear blue sky as 14 triples teams competed for the annual Buckfield Trophy following the usual half day Sunday format. One team completed a clean sweep in all three of their games, and were therefore crowned the 2021 winners. Six teams finished with 2 wins. In 3rd equal with a +13 shot difference were the teams led by Jackie Knight and Sue Cockle. But in second place was the team of Bob Le Sueur, Sheila Baudains and Trish Romeril. Pictured below is the winning team of Dave De Gruchy, Mary Le Quesne and Ron Romeril.
The full results can be seen on the following link:
Buckfield teams 2021:
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Gordon Bewhay Competition – 2021
In glorious sunshine once again, 12 teams (10 triples and 2 fours) took to the green for the Gordon Bewhay Trophy. Each team played 3 x 45 minute games. 3 teams won each of the their 3 games so the result was down to shot difference. Congratulations to the winning team of Maurice Andrieux, Fay Le Mottee, Jenny Rimeur and Terri Boss-Andrieux, who finished with a +28 shot difference, just beating Eileen Vowden, Russell Eyre and John Bewhay who finished with a shot difference of + 27.
The result can be seen on the following link:
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Tom Kidd Competition – 2021
The Tom Kidd Competition is always a popular annual event and this year was no exception – 16 triples teams took to the green for 4 x 1 hour games in glorious (if maybe a little too hot – but who are we to complain?) conditions. Below are the teams who competed:
The result sheet can be found on the following link:
Congratulations to the winning team of Joan Renouf, Frank Le Poidevin and John Mitchell, who were the only team to win all 4 of their games:
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Sunday Funday 16th May 2021
The teams for the above fun competition can be found on the following link:
The result of the Sunday Funday May 16th competition can be found on the following link:
Pictured below, the winning team: Maurice Andrieux (skip), Terri Boss-Andrieux and Ron Romeril:
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Liberation Day – The Margaret and Garnet Hafey Trophy: Sunday 9th May
The teams for the above competition can be found on the following link:
The result sheet for the Liberation Day competition can be found on the following link:
Congratulations to the winners: Greg Davis and Abbey Andrieux, pictured below:
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Sunday Funday 2nd May 2021
Please find teams for the Sunday Funday beneath.
Please be aware this is a 1pm start, and games will be 1 to 1.50pm, 2 to 2.50pm and 3 to 3.50pm.
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Mary Kidd Trophy 2021 – Ladies Day
The teams and rota for the above competition can be found on the following links:
In cold and blustery conditions, 52 brave souls battled the elements in the annual Mary Kidd Trophy. The result can be found on the following link:
Pictured below are the winning team of Cathy Le Sueur, Greg Davis, Barrie Hall and Margaret Osmont, who won all 3 of their games. Congratulations to them all!
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Opening Day 2021 – The Devonshire Trophy
The teams and Rota for the above competition can be found on the following links:
After an excellent Opening Day competition, with good weather, good company and a fantastic green to play on, the result can be found on the following link:
Congratulations to the winning team of Tim Knight, Doreen Barette and Colin Rabet, with 6 points and a shot difference of +21. Commiserations to the runners up, Maurice Andrieux, Peter Davis, John Mitchell and Lyn Chapman who also finished with 6 points but with a shot difference of +12.
Sun Bowls Club, Jersey 
