No 489
Monday, 30th September, 2013
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EUROPEAN TEAM BOWLS OPEN IN BLAZE OF COLOUR
he Opening Ceremony of the European Bowls Union Team Championship took place in a Blaze of colour at the Emerald Isle Bowls Club on Sunday morning. Held every second year, the decision to bring one of the most prestigious bowling tournaments to Spain is a measure of just how far the game has progressed on these shores in recent years under its current management. Spain originally submitted their bid to host the tournament with a formal presentation to the EBU two years ago in Portugal. The Leader Newspaper prepared the bid publication that was presented by José Luis Boto Álvarez, President of the Federación Española de Bolos, who travelled especially from Madrid. Once confirmation had been received of the successful bid an organising committee was established, the members of which have since worked tirelessly to ensure a successful competition. Sixteen teams are represented in the tournament, fifteen European Countries or states plus an EBU Select team which will take the number to a more manageable 16. The EBU squad includes two bowlers from Spain, Barrie Latham from La
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Marina BC and Lynda Hall from Marbella. Spain will be represented by the current National Ladies Champion Jan Dando, of Indalo BC, Graham Cathcart, of Teide BC in Tenerife, Lynn Greenland, of Greenlands BC ,and Pete Bonsor of Quesada BC who won the SABA Gents Singles tournament just a couple of weeks ago. All of the players selected are current Spain International bowlers and are well used to playing in prestigious international competitions.
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