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THE NEWSLETTER OF WORTHING PAVILION BOWLING CLUB
SEPTEMBER 2013
PAVILION SCOOP LEAGUE TITLES IN DIVISION ONE, TWO & THREE
Inside this Edition
Playing Matters: Fixtures Match Reports
Amy Rose Bowl Well Done Lauren
Mens’ Annual Meeting Please note that the Mens’ Annual meeting will take place in the lounge th at Pavilion on Wednesday evening 18 September 2013 at 7pm. The business of the meeting will include the formality of electing captain elect Edward Cripps as our new captain and hopefully his vice-captain. Attendance at these meetings over the past few years has been poor, so please make an effort to attend. After the business of the meeting, there are generally lively discussions and an opportunity for individual members to ask questions or express their own opinions on matters relating to the mens’ section.
Junior Section: Update A Question of Law? Player short Coaching: Update Touring Club: Bournemouth Social Scene: Regular Activities Coming Functions Theatre Trip Notices: Christmas Raffle Welfare
Pavilion and Sussex junior Lauren Brennan with the Sussex U31 team at Leamington Spa for the Amy Rose Bowl competition.
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New Members A warm welcome is extended to new playing members, Elizabeth Haynes and Russell Shoebridge. We hope that you both enjoy many happy years of bowling and socialising at Pavilion, making new friends along the way.
Gordon Kibbles
23/08/2013
Playing Committee
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Over the week end of 3 – 4 August Pavilion Junior Lauren Brennan played for Sussex in the under 31’s in the Inter County Double rink in the Amy Rose Bowl Competition at Leamington Spa. On the Saturday morning they played Durham and won, fifty-three to thirtyone. In the afternoon they played Kent in the quarter-finals and again won by one shot, thirty-six to thirty-five. On Sunday they played Devon (current holders) in the semi-final and lost by one shot, thirty-four to thirty-five.
Malcolm Gilbey
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Vacancies for Playing Secretary and Vice-Captain Volunteers are still required for these two posts and will need to be ready to start in October once the indoor season commences. If you are interested in the role of Men's Playing Secretary please call Terry Urben on 01903 700662. If you need more details about being Vice-Captain please call Ted Cripps on 01903 775005. If volunteers aren't found it will obviously create extra work for other club members already in post - please help out!
Terry Urben
PAVILION POST Playing Matters
September Fixture Card excerpt NB: Check website for any changes Mens’ Friendlies (and Mixed Matches)
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Measham Southwater # Club Finals # Ditto Pavilion Ladies Preston * The Drove Hove # Woodlands Park #* Littlehampton Gazette Finals 12 rinks Pullen Cup British Rail # Green Keepers Benefit
16 21 22
Historically this is always a challenging fixture for the ‘A’ team and today was by no means an exception!! All was going reasonably well after fifteen ends, when we were nine shots to the better. After eighteen ends we were three shots down across the rinks, but then the Pavilion resilience kicked in; Peter Bunce and his crew picked up four shots during the last three ends; Richard Dray picked up that all important single shot on the last end to win by that margin; John Frew and his boyos picked up a five and a four on the nineteenth and last ends respectively; and Vids and his lads made a four on the last end. In three ends we went from possibly suffering a whitewash to taking eight of the ten points on offer. This victory was our fifteenth on the trot; we are now thirteen shots ahead of our nearest rivals Chichester and we still have a game in hand.
Ladies Friendlies
Pavilion v Crablands (Home) 03 05 10 12 17 18 24
Norfolk * Lancing Pavilion Men Charity Day Captain’s Farewell Tea C.M. League Present’n Day Ladies Members’ Meeting
Pavilion ‘A’ team played Crablands at Pavilion on the evening of Wednesday th 14 August 2013 with the following result: Vidler Bunce Rebera Dray
27-08 27-17 31-22 25-16
Clack Heasman Humphrey Adams
Match Reports
Pavilion
110-63
Crablands
Littlehampton Gazette League
Pavilion 10pts
* Indicates Pavilion Away Match #
Indicates Mixed Match
Division One Pavilion v East Preston (Away) The Pavilion ‘A’ team played away at East Preston on the afternoon of th Wednesday 7 August 2013 and the scores on the boards were as follows:-
Bunce Dray Frew Vidler
17-13 18-17 26-17 18-21
Badain Holt Leaman McAvoy
Pavilion
79-68
East Preston
Pavilion 8pts
2pts East Preston
0pts Crablands
Notwithstanding the fact that the title is in the bag, the team stuck to the task in hand and came away with ten points. Another strong performance on all rinks; with Ron Rebera's rink scoring a total of ten shots on two of the last three ends; being the last rink to finish and then only by courtesy of firefly light!! Sixteen wins on the bounce!
Pavilion v Worthing (Home) Pavilion ‘A’ team played Worthing at th Pavilion on Saturday 17 August 2013 with results as follows: -
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Rebera Vidler Bunce Frew
17-21 34-10 14-28 23-19
Schools Dunne Young Ives
Pavilion
88-78
Worthing
Pavilion 6pts
4pts Worthing
This fixture is always an intensely contested Local Derby and this year was by no means an exception! The scoreboards matched that of the grotty weather at half way stage when we were down on three rinks and sixteen shots down on the match. At that juncture the opposition had the opportunity to close us out, but failed to do so due to the now customary resilience of the current squad that comes into play especially during the final crucial six ends of the match. Vids rink was destined to be our banker rink from the outset and so it proved to be. Ron's rink made a strong comeback from ten down to come second by four shots. John Frew's rink having been down score wise until the nineteenth end when they drew level at nineteen-nineteen managed to win the last four ends picking up the allimportant ten shots to claim rink victory and more importantly to secure the vital two points to give us the overall match win. To have notched up seventeen consecutive wins is indeed a splendid achievement. The team was without 25% of our regulars due to holiday commitments, understandably there was a lot of self-imposed pressure to keep the winning run going, all of which made the end result that much more satisfying. We play our eighteenth and final league match of the season against Southbourne at Pavilion next Sunday our aim is to maintain the winning streak!
Pavilion v Southbourne (Home) Pavilion ‘A’ team played Southbourne at th Pavilion Sunday afternoon 25 August 2013 - results as follows:Frew Rebera Bunce Vidler
21-20 16-25 17-14 37-08
Armstrong Butler Simmonds Bull
Pavilion
91-67
Southbourne
Pavilion 8pts
2pts Southbourne
PAVILION POST In short, Southbourne gave a very spirited performance off the back of taking ten points off East Preston yesterday afternoon, securing their place in division one for next year. As with last weekend, Vids rink was our banker rink - John Frew's rink was two down going in to the last end, we were holding two to tie then John made his last wood count with a perfect draw resulting in a win by one shot. Peter Bunce's rink was one down after eighteen ends, they then picked up a two on both the nineteenth and twentieth ends with a one on the final end (Peter had a number of truly exceptional woods). An excellent end to our campaign EIGHTEEN wins on the bounce. I am waiting for the LGL to let me know whether such a feat has been accomplished before. The squad has been simply terrific in all respects throughout the season - well done.
Brian Lee Division Two
Baldwin Dixon Pullan Ledger
20-18 21-20 27-13 25-12
Booth Longman Puttick Whitaker
Pavilion
93-63
Norfolk
Pavilion 10pts
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Pavilion
82-60
Pavilion 8pts
Pagham
Sadly Norfolk could only muster fourteen players, which meant they fielded three players on two rinks; with six bowls in total against Pavilion's four players and eight bowls. That should have given the hosts a massive advantage, but after five ends we were down across the piece. Perhaps we were being too kind to Norfolk, many of whom were sharing the news that the team will probably fold at the end of this season. Fortunately, Pavilion ‘C’ team's natural ruthless streak, coupled with home advantage and the extra bowls eventually asserted itself and we ran out winners - but the scores reveal that it was still a good battle right to the wire. We presently sit atop the division three table with twelve wins and just three defeats from fifteen matches; 111 points in the bag from a possible 150.
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On 14 August 2013 Pavilion ‘C’ team played away to Field Place with the following result:-
2pts Pagham
The win secured the division two title for Pavilion; with a match in hand. This was truly a great achievement and thoroughly deserved. All the players involved played every game with the title in mind. Thanks to them it made the team selection easy. Well done to all the players; you know who you are; and a special thank you to all the club members who came and supported us.
Chris Scott Division Three Pavilion ‘C’ v Norfolk ‘B’ (Home) Thursday 1st August saw Pavilion ‘C’ played Norfolk ‘B’ at home at Pavilion with the following results:-
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On Saturday 17 August 2013 Pavilion ‘C’ team played against Bognor ‘B’ at home at Pavilion with the following results:-
0pts Norfolk
Pavilion v Pagham (Away) On Thursday 15 August 2013 Pavilion ‘B’ team played away to Pagham with the following results:-
Pavilion’C’ V Bognor ‘B’ (Home)
Ledger Pullan Dixon Baldwin
12–18 21–22 16–21 11–27
Austin Cook Howard Porter
Pavilion
60-88
Field Place
Ledger Pullan Baldwin Dixon
27-12 21-12 27-11 17-20
Blacon Soames Parry Edwards
Pavilion
92-55
Bognor
Pavilion 8pts
2pts Bognor
With memories of the ten-nil drubbing at Field Place just four days previously still fresh in the memory, the equation for Pavilion ‘C’ team was simple - six points from their final home match; against Bognor B, would secure the Division Three title for the first time. The game was played under sullen, grey skies throughout with plenty of sharp showers thrown in for good measure - but ultimately it was smiles and sunshine as the home side ran out winners by ninety-two shots to fifty-five, thereby ensuring silverware and promotion for next season. As ever the hallmark of the ‘C’ team great team spirit - was to the fore. This thirteenth win from seventeen starts renders the final game; away to th Middleton on 29 August pressure free, but doubtless the team will be trying as hard as ever to sign off the 2013 league campaign with win number fourteen.
Terry Urben Fantastic First for the Club
Pavilion 0pts
10pts Field Place
Home Advantage – an expression you hear bandied about frequently in bowls and other sports. But it was taken to the maximum when the ‘C’ team visited Field Place. ‘A’ green streaked with barren, dusty patches and lush green bands throughout proved very difficult to pace consistently. But the home side knew the conditions well and exploited them fully to run out deserved winners. However, with two matches remaining the ‘C’ team needs just six points to be sure of the title and promotion. Fingers crossed!
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It is the first time that a club has won every division in the league, so on behalf of the members I would like to thank all of the league teams for their outstanding performance throughout the summer. So once again, thank you for showing what a great club we are.
Bennie Bennett Club President
PAVILION POST Friendly Matches Pavilion v Horsham (Away) ‘Friendship Cup’ On Saturday 3rd August 2013 Horsham entertained Pavilion at their ground for what is probably the last time as they hope to move to a new purpose built facility for next years matches; including the 'Friendship Cup', which is played on a 'Home and Away' basis. WPBC won the first leg at Pavilion by seventy-nine points and on this away game lost the match one hundred and thirty-five points to Horsham and eighty-eight points to Pavilion - a difference of forty-seven points which returned the 'Friendship Cup' into the eagerly awaiting hands of Pavilion with thirty-two points to spare. The only winning Pavilion rink comprised:Peter Tomley Benny Bennett Dennis Jones Robin Forrester as 'Skip'
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Shots only counted behind the jack. All short woods removed from rink. Shots only counted in front of the jack. All woods behind removed. All woods bowled left handed, or right handed, if you normally bowled with your left hand. Two metre mat with minimum length jack, but skips bowled into the head from the opposite end.
Pavilion came equal fourth. The day finished with a meal provided by the Insurance Club as a way of thanking us and four other clubs for the hospitality shown when they visit us during the season; in our case indoors and outdoors.
Chris Scott
Terry Urben Pavilion Juniors’ Win County Recognition
Pavilion v Horsell (Home) On Sunday 4th August 2013 Pavilion hosted a mixed friendly match of eight rinks against Horsell BC. Each side won four rinks apiece although the points score was Pavilion 163 and Horsell BC 136. The top rink for WPBC comprised:Zoe Wright Margaret Mackney Ted Cripps Rick Baumann as Skip.
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Malcolm Gilbey Insurance Bowls Club Fun Day th
On Sunday 4 August 2013 a Pavilion team comprising: Carol Artley Colin Davey Chris Scott Paul Wilson participated in the fun day, organised by Insurance BC., and hosted at Epsom Bowling Club. It proved to be a great day with some unusual bowling. The day consisted of five sessions each of four ends i.e. i. Nearest four shots counted, 4pts 3pts 2pts 1pt.
There must be a rule somewhere that junior venues all start with a "P"! Pavilion fielded ten of its thirteen juniors, with Popes Mead supplying four; plus two lads from Newhaven as late entrants. There was some good play throughout and eventually four group winners emerged:- Hannah Maslen (Popes Mead), Stephen Clarke-Lambert, Oliver McGregor and Kyle Bunby all from Pavilion. Notwithstanding home advantage, it was great to see three of our youngsters progress to finals day. Thanks must go to the volunteers upon whom such events depend:- Bennie for umpiring, Richard Calvert, Gordon Kibbles, Trevor Parker, Terry Urben, Keith Merritt and Rick Baumann for marking.
Junior Section Sussex U-18 Mixed Singles The inaugural County U-18 mixed singles competition got under way at th Pavilion on the 28 July 2013. At Polegrove a similar day was run for juniors from the east of the County. At Pavilion sixteen youngsters were organised into four groups of four; with each competitor playing three matches of nine ends. The winner of each group would progress to the quarter-finals, semis and final all scheduled for 25th August 2013 at Peacehaven and Telscombe BC.
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The three girls in our junior section Lauren Brennan, Kate Urben and Rachel Williams, have all been involved with the County U-31 squad during the outdoor season; in particular Lauren who competes for Sussex in the Amy Rose double rink event at Leamington Spa in August. But off the back of the singles th competition on 28 July I am delighted to say that three more of our lads will make their County U-25 debuts in a th friendly against Polegrove BC on 11 August. James Brennan, Kyle Bunby and Oliver McGregor are all making a debut, but the U-25 team also includes those ‘old sweats’ Stephen and Tom ClarkeLambert. Pavilion will be supplying five of the twenty-four man team - a great advert for youth bowls at our club and rewarding for the hard work and resulting progress made by the lads themselves. Well done to all!
Terry Urben A Question of Law Player Short I only recently read a discussion on an on-line bowls forum relating to what
PAVILION POST course of action should be taken if a team found themselves short of a player. Under normal circumstances the following laws would apply:Law 54A in the case of a single fours game such as National Fours or County Fours etc., then unless all players are available to play within a maximum waiting time of thirty minutes, then the defaulting team will forfeit the game. Law 54B in the case of a side game; such as a two fours, Middleton cup etc. if after thirty minutes any of the teams have a player missing then the lead and second will play three bowls each and 25% of the score will be deducted. This can apply to more than one rink so for example in the case of Middleton cup you could in theory have six rinks of three against four. It was interesting therefore to read Terry Urben’s resume of the Norfolk ‘B’ match st on 1 August 2013 where the Norfolk side were two players short, resulting with two of the Norfolk rinks playing only six bowls compared with Pavilion’s eight. The Littlehampton Gazette League Controlling Body included the following rules affecting the conditions of play:4.8a) Where there are only three players on a team on a rink, play on the rink shall be as follows:i) Whichever team wins the end the lead (or two if the lead is the player missing), shall place the mat and deliver the jack. ii) The Lead of the team with four players shall then play both of his two woods followed then by the other six players playing in order commencing with whichever team won the previous end. iii) There shall be no deduction of 25% from the score. This just goes to show the importance of familiarising oneself with the rules/ conditions of play associated with any competition before play.
Editor A Hat-trick of Pavilion Hotshots The August newsletter included a report for the ‘A’ team match away to th Worthing on 20 July during which Richard Dray's rink notched up a hotshot ; scoring all eight shots on the fifth end of their game. A terrific
achievement and in fact the third time it has been done this year; numbers one and two in the hat-trick of hotshots are detailed below:rd The first on 3 April 2013 - indoors against the British Wheelchair Bowls Association, going to Keith Bowden, Brian Arlidge, Terry Urben and Paul Wilson. Worth noting the opposition rink included Ian Blackmore who has played County League matches for Pavilion, plus guest skip Jim Davis who is a current player for Sussex in the Liberty Trophy and Home Counties League. th The second hotshot was on 20 June 2013 outdoors against Maltravers in a ‘C’ team league match. The Pavilion rink had dropped a six on the first end; came back with a two on the second and then moved to ten with a hotshot on the third. The Pavilion rink comprised Terry Urben, Colin Johnson, Rick Baumann and Peter Pullan.
coaches having to give instructions on how to hold and deliver the jack and bowl. At the same time you have five boys sitting and just watching and after a while start to get bored, therefore start messing about. Because it was the day before their summer break we felt this was a contributing factor that they were not that interested in the day.
Gordon Kibbles & Richard Calvert
Terry Urben Coaching Delivery Clinic?
We have completed coaching sixteen th associate members by 14 August; but unfortunately we have had a very poor take up for membership, only two have joined; we still have three to complete and two to start in September. th On Tuesday 9 July we had our first visit from St Andrews School of eleven pupils aged 14years and three teachers; from 2pm to 3.30pm, most seem to enjoy the bowls taster. The coaches were Richard Calvert, Graham Farley, Clyde Fordyce, Gordon Kibbles, Eric Henshaw, Keith Merrett and George Rhodes. rd On Tuesday 23 July we had the second visit of thirty pupils aged 12/13 years and two teachers from 10am to 3pm which included a break at 12pm to 12.30pm for lunch. The day consisted of a bowls taster first, followed by a yard stick competition until lunch. After lunch they had a triples match on each rink RED v GREEN which they seemed to enjoy more than the morning session. Because of the numbers involved on each rink (six) it is difficult to keep them occupied all the time, due to the
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Touring Club Bournemouth There will be a meeting, in the lounge th at Pavilion on Wednesday 4 September 2013 at 7pm to discuss the final arrangements for this tour.
Warwick Davis The Social Scene
Bridge We play Rubber Bridge (cut in) every Tuesday night 6.30pm. Contact John Combleer 01903 230833
PAVILION POST Whist Drive Last Friday of each month starting at 2pm. Contact Ron Colbourne. 01903 204503
Forthcoming Functions th
Friday 30 August 2013
Quiz Night + Buffet Saturday 21st September 2013 Night Bowls + Fish & Chips Please note: Previous editions showed the incorrect date for this function. th
Wednesday 30 October 2013
Shuffleboard + Buffet rd
Saturday 23 November 2013
Quiz Night + Buffet In addition to the planned functions up until the end of the year, there are various theatre trips (Local and London) Please see Social Notice Board or website for details.
Dennis Dixon th
Wednesday 27 November 2013 Matinee performance of:
‘From Here to Eternity‘ Shaftsbury Theatre Check Notice Board for availability
Editor Come December I will have edited the club newsletter for five years; publishing sixty monthly editions in the process. I do not intend to continue in the role of editor after the December publication. Therefore, if there is a budding Piers Morgan out there who is prepared to take over the editorship, please speak to Bryan Bodicoat, Malcolm Gilbey or myself.
01903 521908 Please remember that if you know of a club member who has been hospitalised, or otherwise unwell, or even not seen at Pavilion for a while, to notify the Club Welfare Officer: Peter Woods on the above Telephone Number or alternatively inform Hon Sec Bryan Bodicoat
Anthony Powell Acknowledgement and thanks to Gordon Kibbles, Malcolm Gilbey, Terry Urben, Brian Lee, Chris Scott, Richard Calvert, Warwick Davis Bennie Bennett and Dennis Dixon for their contributions, not forgetting Ron Atkinson for permission to publish his cartoons. Newslettershould of Worthing BCby 20th Sept preferably by email. Contributions for the next newsletter reachPavilion the editor Editor Tony Powell - email: editor@wpavilionbc.org