WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE VALENCIAN DELEGATE
Once again we are absolutely delighted that a company of the International status of Línea Directa have very generously contributed to our sport, thereby ensuring that the 2016 competition will be yet another success. I have been using them to provide the insurance on both my car and my house for the last ten years and I simply cannot fault their efficiency and their customer service. I would recommend them to all bowlers.
Last year saw the introduction of the Governmentís Unitary fee for Sports which was thought would result in higher Federation fees, but, because of strong protests from the Regional Presidents, a new fee was introduced, called ìaficionadoî or ìamateurî which allowed players to play all games within their own Region, but not any National, or inter-regional games or any games that qualified for any of these.
This allowed me to negotiate a good rate for our bowlers with the Valencian President, and at the same time the CBBAwho wished to legalise their situation recommended that from January 1st next year any bowler participating
in any games against other clubs must be Federated, either as an aficionado or in another National category.
With this in mind, and the fact that we also include Clubs from Murcia in our Federation, it was decided to rename our organisation, and Levante Lawn Bowls (LLB) was selected.
This is an exciting time for us and I hope that we will use this opportunity to try to increase our membership, as it continues to fall by about 7% annually.
This yearís entries in the LÌnea Directa Valencian Championship have fallen dramatically by 25% from last year, which itself had fallen 18% from the previous year. If we want these Competitions to continue they must be supported, otherwise they lose their prestige, but hopefully, with the increase in membership next year we will see a great difference.
I would like to thank all the Clubs and Owners that have offered their greens, as well as the CBUMAfor arranging Umpires, and, in the Singles, Markers, all of whom give their time so generously. Special thanks to the management of San Miguel and San Luis who will be providing a buffet for the Opening and Closing ceremonies.
My thanks also go to the venue co-ordinators who are at the venues well before the events start, and are always the last to leave, and who ensure that the Competition runs smoothly. Finally, but certainly, not last, my thanks to the Competition Committee and Kevin of the Leader, who have all worked so hard beforehand to ensure a successful event.
I look forward to meeting as many of you as possible during the competition, and thank you for supporting it, and trust you will have an enjoyable time, meet up with old friends, and, for some of you, receive prizes, but to everybody, GOOD LUCK!
Bob Donnelly
Message from the FBVC President
Once again, it is an honour for me to address all players and followers of Lawn Bowls, one of the most important Sports in this Federation. La FederaciÛn de Bolos de la Comunidad Valenciana always feel especially proud of the excellent organisation of sports events, both National and International that have been organised by Lawn Bowl Clubs.
The organisation within Lawn Bowls is an indisputable reference for the rest of Spain.
This makes me as President of the FBCVproud of ever bowler in this Sport, and I offer my hearty congratulations for the work that you have done to achieve these excellent results.
In this 2016 Championships I am sure that San Miguel, La Siesta and San Luis will, as usual, be successfully organised to achieve the desired results.
I wish the best of luck to all participants in this event.
Afriendly and affectionate greeting.
The Valencian Championship Committee
JUNE JONES
San Luis Bowls Club
Secretary
Keith & I started bowling in 1992 at Kingsthorpe Bowling Club, Northampton playing both indoors and outdoors and were successful in many competitions. The Club had 3 separate committees - Indoors, Outdoors & Management. I was Secretary for the Indoor & Management and Keith Indoor League Secretary.
We moved to Spain in 2002 the location having to be near a bowls club and we have enjoyed being competitive both in competitions and leagues at the clubs at which we have been members as well as serving on their committees.
At present I am Secretary of the CBBA, a position I have held for nearly 8 years and thoroughly enjoy as it involves me in all aspects of bowls working with all the clubs. And I have been 'acting' Competition Secretary for the Federation for over 3 years and am Club Captain at San Luis Bowls Club. Abusy but very enjoyable life .
Good luck and enjoyment to all the entrants in this year's Valencian Championships.
FRED TRIGWELL
Horadada Bowls Club
Competition Secretary
I moved to Spain in 2000, never having bowled in the U.K. and whilst living in Pinar de Campoverde, many friends who played bowls, said ìwhy donít you give it a try.î Eventually I joined Horadada Bowls Club at the start of the 2009/10 season, where I took up bowling as well as developing an active role in the running of the Club, both as Club Treasurer and as the Federation Rep.
National Director Bob Donnelly (rt) following the draw with Fred Trigwell and June Jones
My wife also took up the sport so that we could both enjoy the game of bowls together.
I have held the post of Competition Secretary for the Valencian Championships since 2014 and having recently moved between clubs I find myself, once again at the club where it all started for me, Horadada Bowls Club.
I am delighted to be coordinating the Valencian Lawn Bowls Competition for the third consecutive year.
I wish all competitors and the organisers an enjoyable competition.
Casa Ventura Leisure Centre Casa Ventura Leisure Centre
Home to San Luís Bowls Club Home to San Luís Bowls Club
Located in the quiet urbanisation of San Luís, not far from the Habaneras Commercial Centre and Torrevieja, Casa Ventura serves both the local expat community and Summer visitors. Facilities include a large leisure pool set in woodland, indoor and outdoor bars and a restaurant with a menu that includes Sunday Lunch.
There is a large Function Room and a new Activity Room, with mirror wall, which serves the Keep Fit, Line Dancing, Yoga, Zumba and other classes held weekly. The Wednesday Auctions are very popular and there is also a Crazy Golf Course to keep the children amused.
SAN LUÍS BOWLS CLUB, with its brand new green, is part of the complex and there is a good viewing area for spectators who can watch some of Spain's finest bowlers in action. The club is unique in having a President who is also the owner of the premises and an experienced bowler himself. It is a friendly club and new members are always welcome.
Those who would like to try lawn bowls for the first time can simply contact the club and we will arrange a time for you to turn up, be kitted-out, given some basic tuition and have some fun.
The marvellous pool
The new activity room
The Crazy Golf course
Owner Vic Slater trying out the superb new green
The function room also serves as a theatre
RulesandConditionsofPlay
The Championship will be played in accordance with Laws of The Sport of Bowls Crystal Mark Third Edition.
The Championships will be administered by the Championship Committee,hereafter known as the “Controlling Body”. An Emergency Committee shall consist of any 2 members of the Controlling Body and the Duty Umpire. Any decision of either committee in each and every circumstance will be binding.
The Umpires are appointed by the CBUMA with the approval of the Controlling Body to ensure that all aspects of play are in line with the Laws of the Sport of Bowls..
QUALIFICATIONS and REQUIREMENTS for ENTRY
1.Entry is open toall membersof a Federated Club and who have a current Federación de Bolos licence and are members of a Valencian Federated club.Entrants must also have paid the due green fee to the owner of their Club,and, if appropriate,the annual membership fee to their Club.
2.In team events the players shall be members of the same club at time of entry and be a fully paid up member of a Club during the Championship.
3.The Controlling Body retains the right to refuse the entry to the competition or to disqualify any player from the competition for breaches of the Laws of the Game or the Championship Rules and Conditions.Entrants must be available for the duration of the Championships.Failure to do so will mean that they will NOT be able to enter the Championship in the relevant discipline the following year. Extenuating circumstances should be referred to the Valencian Committee.
DRESS CODE:
With the exception of items specified under coloured clothing all players will be required to wear white or regulation cream clothing
MEN: Long tailored trousers or Bermuda length shorts.Shirts must have sleeves and a collar.
LADIES: Regulation Bowls skirts or dresses,tailored trousers, Tailored Bermuda length shorts,culottes or tailored cutoffs.Plain white or cream tops with collars but if sleeveless must be of modest design with collar.
Not Permissible for anyone – Jogging bottoms,tracksuit bottoms- Shorts or cropped trousers with draw strings,toggles or large outside patch pockets,except as sold by recognized suppliers of bowls clothing.
Only FEB and/or FBCV badges,club badges,ties cravats,or official logos of the current championship sponsors,club sponsors or manufacturers of the item of clothing may be worn on clothing.
In the Semi Finals and Finals competitors will be required to wear the following.
MEN: long tailored trousers or shorts as per regulations stated above
LADIES: long tailored trousers,bowling skirts,bowling dresses,shorts or cut offs as detailed previously.
COLOURED CLOTHING: Club approved jackets maybe worn. Club coloured bottoms and shirts may be worn providing in team disciplines the whole team wears them.
FOOTWEAR: Smooth flat soled footwear without heels, designed for bowling may be worn.Sandals and other open shoes must have a back strap.Footwear may be white,brown,grey or black.No other footwear is permissible.
The dress code will be STRICTLY ENFORCED BY THE CONTROLLING BODY delegated to the Co-ordinators at each venue and players may be prevented from playing if incorrectly dressed.
FORMAT: Singles will be played to 21 shots; pairs,trips and rinks will be played over eighteen ends.
There should be NO further play at any point if it becomes impossible for one player or a team to win the match.
VISITS TO THE HEAD: In singles play visiting the head will only be permitted after the delivery of the second bowl by both players.
TIME WASTING: It is essential that all players understand that with the large programme of games their co-operation is required.Therefore if the officials consider any player is time wasting they may take any action they consider necessary to remedy the situation.
UMPIRES & MARKERS: Umpires will be provided by the Costa Blanca Umpires and Markers Association. Competent,volunteer Markers will be appointed by the host club for the first games of each day but thereafter losing singles players must make themselves available to mark a subsequent game if required.
SUBSTITUTES AND REPLACEMENTS:
1.Replacement(s) should be permitted as follows,with approval of the Controlling Body,and then only in unforseen circumstances:
SINGLES-NONE
PAIRS - 1 REPLACEMENT
TRIPLES - 1 REPLACEMENT
FOURS - 2 REPLACEMENTS
If a replacement(s) is required they should not have been in the original draw for that discipline and be from the club of entry.They can play in any position.
By definition a SUBSTITUTE is a change of player DURING a match and is allowed as per a Replacement BUT may not Skip.
LATENESS: Players are expected to check-in 30 minutes prior to the scheduled,or rescheduled,start of play.Any player arriving more than fifteen minutes after the scheduled or rescheduled start time will be disqualified.
PRACTICE: Unauthorised play or practice is NOT permitted at any venue that is scheduled to be used during the Championships except with the permission of the Controlling Body
PLAYING SCHEDULE: It is the responsibility of the competitors to apprise themselves of the changes in the playing schedule which is subject to continuous development at the sole discretion of the Controlling Body
MOBILE PHONES: must be switched off during play
STICKERS: Club stickers will be used in accordance with Law 52.1.8.Red and Blue stickers will be provided for the semi-finals and finals
POINTS NOT PROVIDED FOR: Any point not provided for in the above rules and conditions of play will be decided by the Controlling Body (or Emergency Committee there of) whose decision shall be final.Alterations to the rules and conditions of play maybe made by the Controlling Body as necessary.
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS.
MATCH CO-ORDINATOR.
Fred Trigwell 659 139 129 966 76 2865
VENUE CO-ORDINATORS.
SAN LUIS
David Blackie:696 263 558
LA SIESTA.
Sue Jordan:603 697 701 966 78 6791
SAN MIGUEL
Ken Hope634 326 393 966 84 4897
Jan Allen966 84 3567 679 008 207
RULES and Conditions of PLAY
PROGRAMME ADVERTISING
We are grateful for the support of the following clubs and advertisers in the production of this Competition programme:
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La Siesta Bowls Club
Línea Directa
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Quesada Bowls Club
San Luis Bowls Club
San Miguel Bowls Club
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Vistabella Bowls Club
Sun. 25 September
Playing Schedule
Men’s Singles1-710:00 AMSan Miguel
Men’s Singles15-2010:00 AMSan Luis
Men’s Singles21-2610 amLa Siesta
Men’s Singles8-1412 noonSan Miguel
Men’s Singles27-30, 4612 noonSan Luis
Men’s Singles31-332 pmSan Miguel
Men’s Singles38-402 pmSan Luis
Men’s Singles34-374 pmSan Miguel
Men’s Singles41-454:00 PMSan Luis
Ladies Singles1-72 pmLa Siesta
Ladies Singles8-12, 19, 204 pmLa Siesta
Mon. 26 September
Men’s Singles47-5010:00 AMSan Luis
Men’s Singles51-5410:00 AMSan Miguel
Men’s Singles55, 562:00 PMSan Luis
Men’s Singles57, 582:00 PMSan Miguel
Ladies Singles13-1810:00 AMLa Siesta
Ladies Singles21-242:00 PMLa Siesta
Tue. 27 September
Men’s Pairs1-610:00 AMSan Luis
Men’s Pairs7-1310:00 AMLa Siesta
Men’s Pairs21-252:00 PMSan Luis
Men’s Pairs26-292:00 PMLa Siesta
Ladies Pairs1-710:00 AMSan Miguel
Ladies Pairs12-152:00 PMSan Miguel
Wed. 28 September
Men’s Pairs18-20, 34-3710:00 AMSan Luis
Men’s Pairs14-1710:00 AMLa Siesta
Men’s Pairs32, 33, 40, 412:00 PMSan Luis
Men’s Pairs30, 312:00 PMLa Siesta
NOTE. Games 38 & 39 will be played Fri. 30 September at San Miguel at 2 pm
Ladies Pairs8-1110:00 AMSan Miguel
Ladies Pairs16-192:00 PMSan Miguel
Thur 29 September
Mixed Fours1-610:00 AMSan Miguel
Mixed Fours7-1210:00 AMSan Luis
Mixed Fours13, 1410:00 AMLa Siesta
Mixed Fours15-172:00 PMSan Miguel
Mixed Fours18-202:00 PMSan Luis
Mixed Fours21, 222:00 PMLa Siesta
Fri. 30 September
Sat. 1 October
Sun. 2 October
Mon. 3 October
Tues 4 October
Wed. 5 October
Mixed Fours23-2610:00 AMSan Miguel
Men’s Pairs38, 392:00 PMSan Miguel
Mixed Triples1-610:00 AMSan Luis
Mixed Triples 10-1610:00 AMSan Miguel
Mixed Triples 7-92:00 PMSan Luis
Mixed Triples 17-222:00 PMSan Miguel
Mixed Triples 23-2610:00 AMSan Miguel
Mixed Triples27-3010:00 AMSan Luis
Mixed Triples31, 322:00 PMSan Miguel
Mixed Triples33, 342:00 PMSan Luis
Mixed Pairs1-710:00 AMSan Luis
Mixed Pairs8-1410:00 AMLa Siesta
Mixed Pairs15-2110:00 AMSan Miguel
Mixed Pairs30-32, 452:00 PMSan Luis
Mixed Pairs27-29,34-362:00 PMLa Siesta
Mixed Pairs22-262:00 PMSan Miguel
Mixed Pairs33, 37-3910:00 AMSan MIguel
Mixed Pairs40-4410:00 AMSan Luis
Mixed Pairs46-502:00 PMSan MIguel
Mixed Pairs51-532:00 PMSan Luis
Mixed Pairs54-5710:00 AMSan MIguel
Draw Men’sSingles
Brian Errington SM
Michael O'neill El C
George Skinner Q
Cliff Plaisted SM
Mike Regan VB
Vic Slater SL
Tony Finan MM
Peter Ross SM
Dennis Birke EI
Chris Brazier Q
Dave McEwan SM
Peter Dix CB
Sco Malden SL
Bob Nesbi SM
Colin Lindgren EI
Bob Foulds EI
Bill Pain VB
John Raby SM
Colin Highland Q
Stuart Denholm SM
Tom Dalgliesh SM
Steve Cantley SM
Don Whitney SM
Fred Willshire SM
Wayne Osguthorpe H
Pat Heaney EI
Drew Gerrard EI
Harry Rhodes Q
Howie Williams MM
Frank Close EI
Mar n Foulcer VB
Jason Prokopowycz Q
Bob Donnelly SM Carl Eagle SM
Dennis Wright B
Brian
Chris
Derek Sale, Colin Highland. Q Jack Mar n, Harry Rhodes. Q Roy Cordell, Brian Pocock. SL Sco Malden, Dave Blackie. SL Mike Regan, Andy Legga , VB Alan Campbell, Peter Masters. SM Paul Parkes, Dennis Birke . EI Paul Trunchion, Michael O Neill. EL C Peter Dix, John Rimmer. CB Steve Cantley, Tom Dalgleish. SM Alan Miller, John Jukes. H Phill Morrachan, Keith Roberts. SL Peter Whitehall, Geoff Paylor. VB Stuart Denholm, Chris Collier. SM Barry Latham, Tom Spencer. LM Russell Marks, Jules Pering. SL Dave Hadaway, David Taylor. LM Ian Kenyon, Tony French. VB
Sue Kemp. Gerald ine Fisher. MM
Carol Linehan. Linda Hier. H Linda Vincent. Maureen Foulds. EI
Carol Broomfield. Peta Rhodes. Q
Tany Oliver. Cathy Skinner. Q Wendy Latham. Kathy Manning. LM Mary Dyer. Carol Rudge. SM Anita Brown. Val Collier. SM
Sabrina Marks. Jo Pering. SL
Jacqui Johnston. Mel Highland. Q Sandra Kavanagh. Carole Donnellan.EI
Lynn Greenland.Gail Willshire.SM
Linda Plaisted. Eileen Mc Laren. SM Pearl Houghton. Suzi Cooper. Q
Yvonne Mallaburn.Mary Whitelock.EI
Lin Miller. Ann Allen. SM 11 12
Ann Eagle. Pat Mc Ewan. SM
Trish Dix. Brenda Jiggins. CB 13
Carol Thorpe. Lin Watkins. VB
Veronica Sale. Deidre Leeming. Q
Jenny Bowman. Olwyn Ratcliffe. VB
A.M. Stevenson. Chris Parsons. EI
Shirley Hadaway. M Finlayson. LM
Pick a winner!
of the Men’s and Ladies
2015 TOURNAMENTRESULTS
Menís Singles Drew Gerrard beat Ian Kenyon 21-17
LadiesíSinglesSue Kemp beat Pauline Woodfine 21-4
LadiesíPairsSabrina Marks and June Jones beat Lyn Millerand Chris Parsons 29-4
Menís PairsIan Kenyon and TFrench beat Pete Bonsorand Derek Pain 19-18
Mixed PairsEric and Lynne Bishop beat Ann Allen and Stuart Denholm 23-20
Mixed TriplesKeith Jones, Colin Lindgren, June Jones beat Eric Bishop, Maggie Furness, Lynne Bishop 24-11
Mixed RinksJ Johnston, B Armstrong, C Highland, M Highland beat E Bishop, K Cuthbert, C Watkins, LBishop 12-9
Winners
Singles, Men’s and Ladies Pairs and the Mixed Rinks
Sue Kemp and Drew Gerrard
Images Carl Eagle
Mixed Rinks Finalists in deep thought
No looking back for the winners of the
Ladies’ Pairs
Mixed Pairs Winners, Eric and Lynne Bishop
Colin Lindgren, June and Keith Jones
Ian Kenyon and Tony French, Men’s Pairs Champions
The early stages of the Ladies’ Singles Final
FROM THE SPANISH NATIONAL SQUAD
By Graham Cathcart - National Team Manager .....
On behalf of the Spanish National Squad I would like to wish all bowlers in the VALENCIAN CHAMPIONSHIPS the very best of luck.
The Spanish squad has been, and is still going through a transitional period. Since taking over in January, I have been trying to implement changes in the make up of the squad surrounding its organisational structure and approach. This hasnít been easy and there is srill a long way to go.
It wouldnít have been possible to have made the changes thus far but for the help and support of a few people over the past
few months, in particular ñ Bob Donnelly, Tom Rogers, Pete Bonsor, John Colquhoun, Tony Hesketh-Field, Derek Toozer and Russell ìMr. Tî Marks.
We recently held a trial weekend which proved to be very productive. We are still on the lookout for players who would like to be considered to join the squad either as a player or to work in the ìbackroom staffî.
If you would like to get a trial or would like to help out with the squad please contact me at graham.cathcart@me.com.
NEXTSTOPFOR THE SQUAD IS THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS IN NEWZEALAND IN NOVEMBER.I am sure the squad will once again make Spain and themselves very proud.
As is the case in all competition, only one person / team can win. However, if everyone plays the game with the correct spirit and sporting manner EVERYONE wins. I therefore sincerely hope at the end of the VALENCIAN CHAMPIONSHIP that EVERYONE is a winner and will have enjoyed themselves thoroughly.
Best of luck to all.
(Photos Carl Eagle)
Graham Cathcart
The most recent training session was held in Quesada in August
Roll of Honour
DISCIPLINE 2009 WINNER 2010 WINNER
Ladies SinglesAnita Brown
Ladies Pairs S Verity/SCammack
Ladies Triples JCooper/PRhodes / JGardiner
Ladies FoursJMcNeil/PKing/M Patterson/AEagle
Men’s SinglesColin Lindgren
Men’s Pairs TPilling/DBuchanan
Carole Rudge
M Lawley/YBriden
MHoltham/AEagle/SMarks
KManning/JPerchard/SHaddaway/MKidd
Russell Marks
TMcKenna/JBreslin
Men’s TriplesSDenholm/AMcNeil/DMillsSDenholm/AMcNeil/DMills
Men’s FoursDDean/GGough/JPaylor/APerryEMcLaren/IMacnamara/DKing/DMills
DISCIPLINE 2011 WINNER 2012 WINNER
Ladies SinglesMaggie Furness Not Contested
Ladies Pairs A. Eagle / S. Marks. Not contested
Ladies Triples M. Furness / J. Bowman / A. Rudkin Not contested
Ladies FoursM. Furness / J. Bowman / J. Parkes / A. Rudkin. Not contested
Men’s SinglesColin LindgrenNot Contested
Men’s Pairs C. Lindgren / K. Jones.Not contested
Men’s TriplesG. Galelli / A. Pugh / J. WilsonNot contested.
Men’s FoursC. Lindgren / S. Pearson / B. Duff / K. Jones. Not contested
Mixed PairsNot ContestedJ. Junes / K. Jones.
Mixed FoursNot ContestedCMeare / PCollins / MLawley / YBiden
DISCIPLINE 2013 WINNER 2014 WINNER
Ladies SinglesNot Contested
Ladies SinglesAnita Brown
Ladies Pairs Not contestedMen’s SinglesFrank Close
Ladies Triples Not Contested
Ladies FoursNot Contested
Men’s SinglesNot Contested
Men’s Pairs Not contested
Men’s TriplesNot Contested
Men’s FoursNot Contested
Ladies Pairs Averil Toozer/Sue Mohamet
Men’s Pairs Colin Lindgren/Keith Jones
Mixed Pairs Jim & Kathy Manning
Mixed TriplesC. Speedy / P. Vaughan / J. James.Mixed TriplesA Campbell/N Campbell/JMarshall
Mixed FoursV Collier / Jo Perring / Jules Perring / CCollier Mixed Fours EBishop/LBarber/CWatkins/LBishop
DISCIPLINE 2015 WINNER 2016 WINNER
Ladies SinglesSue KempLadies Singles
Men’s SinglesDrew Gerrard Mens Singles
Ladies Pairs Sabrina Marks/June JonesLadies pairs
Men’s Pairs Ian Kenyon/Tony FrenchMen’s Pairs
Mixed Pairs Eric &Lynne BishopMixed Pairs
Mixed TriplesKeith Jones/Colin Lindgren/June JonesMixed Triples
Mixed Fours JJohnston/AArmstrong/C& MHighland Mixed Fours
