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Congratulations to Helen Blackiston who plays in the Final of the NFWBA Officers Cup, next Friday, against Denyse Halse (Lymington), at Fordingbridge.
Congratulations also to Roger Clark and Hilary Edge who won the Aussie Pairs series of matches. Runners Up are Chris Pentelow and Mavis Hammond. The competition was enjoyed by everyone. A special mention to the reserves who stood in for unavailable players and, in particular, Brian Harrington who yet again was reserve every week.
Played In very good weather there were some great Bowls Matches played on the well supported Club Final's Day. Results for the matches played on the day follow. However, the Men's Singles and Men's 2 Wood Singles Finals weren't contested on the day but will be played next weekend, details of which follow in the Coming Up Next Week section, below.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 23rd August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus New Milton 2. A great, maximum points win places the 2nd team in 4th position, 2 points behind third placed Milford. Rinks 2 - 0, Shots 2 - 26. Points 6 - 0.
Wednesday 24th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. Away versus Branksome Park Blades. The A team came away from Branksome with no points following a poor performance. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 86 - 32. Points 10 - 0.
Thursday 25th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Pelhams. Despite a good, 3 point, win the Ladies drop down one place to mid table, just 3 points behind third placed New Milton. Rinks 1 - 1, Shots 32 - 29. Points 4 - 2.
Saturday 27th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team at Home versus Bournemouth Bobcats. No points were brought back home from Bournemouth but the B team remain one place off the bottom. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 43 - 21. Points 6 - 0.
Saturday 27th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team. Away versus Broadstone Wessex. A great win away from home results in the 1st Team jumping above Fordingbridge into 5th place. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 43 - 74. Points 2 - 8.
Saturday 27th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. at Home versus Swanage. Despite winning 2 Rinks the A team unfortunately lost the match, leaving them in second to last place in the table. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 54 - 64. Points 4 - 6.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 29th August. Autumn Triples Semi Finals. 5.00pm start. Click HERE for the Match Schedule.
Tuesday 30th August. Bowls England Men's Junior Pairs Championship 1st Round match against Durham at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa. Featuring Ringwood's Dan Cookman and Luke Bell (Sports Centre). 12.30pm start. Click HERE for the Match Schedule.
Tuesday 30th August. NFWBA Ladies 2nd Team Away versus Waterside. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 1st September. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Milford on Sea. 2.00pm start.
Friday 2nd September. NFWBA Finals Day at Fordingbridge Bowling Club. 10.00am Start. Featuring Helen Blackiston versus Denyse Halse (Lymington), in the Officers Cup, at 2.30pm.
Saturday 3rd September. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team Away versus Highcliffe C. 10.00am start.
Saturday 3rd September. Ringwood BC Men's 2 Wood Singles Final, Lee Croad versus Pete Ward. 12.45pm start
Saturday 3rd September. B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team at Home versus Poole Park. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 3rd September. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team Away versus Braeside. 2.30pm start.
Sunday 4th September. Ringwood BC Men's Singles Final, Lee Croad versus Pete Ward. 10am - 11am start.
Sunday 4th September. NFBA Finals Day at Lymington. 10.00am start.
The recent run of Neutral Green Semi-Final matches, being played at Ringwood, has now come to an end. I am of the opinion that Ringwood have not played host to so many such matches in the past. It's a feather in our cap that bowlers want to come to Ringwood and play the game.
Without mentioning everybody by name, accolades go to Paul Wright and his team for preparing and presenting the green and surrounds. Brian Harrington and helpers for providing sustenance and also those members who volunteered to set up and take down rinks for our guests. Thank you ALL.
Advance Notice. Ringwood's Dan Cookman and Luke Bell (Sports Centre) play their Bowls England Men's Junior Pairs Championship 1st Round match against Durham at Victoria Park, Royal Leamington Spa on Tuesday 30th August at 12:30pm. Click HERE for the Match Schedule.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 16th August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus New Milton 1. An excitingly close game. Sadly Ringwood Ladies came second, leaving them in 4th place with 40 points from 13 games. Rinks 1 - 1, Shots 25 - 23. Points 4 - 2.
Tuesday 16th August. Presidents Trophy Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Lyndhurst. Despite Ringwood winning 3 rinks, the match ended all square. The result of the extra end, played at Lyndhurst, went right down to the wire with Lyndhurst winning by 1 shot.
Thursday 18th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Bournemouth Electric. Another close game for the Ladies. However again, the Ringwood Ladies came second, leaving them, ironically, in 4th place with 40 points from 13 games . Rinks 0 - 2, Shots 33 - 36. Points 0 - 6.
Saturday 20th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team Away versus Milford on Sea C. Rinks were shared but third placed Milford won through, leaving the B Team second from bottom. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 35 - 26. Points 4 - 2.
Saturday 20th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team. at Home versus New Milton. A convincing win over New Milton leaves the 1st team 1 point behind Fordingbridge, in the table. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 76 - 45. Points 10 - 0.
Saturday 20th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. Away versus New Milton A. Despite Ringwood winning only 1 rink, the game was very close with the result being determined by the last two woods being played. Rinks 2 - 1. Shots 63 - 59. Points 8 - 2.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 22nd August. Green closed in the morning for routine maintenance. Re-opens 1.00pm.
Monday 22nd August. Autumn Triples 5.00pm start.
Tuesday 23rd August. NFWBA Ladies 2nd Team at Home versus New Milton 2. 2.00pm start.
Wednesday 24th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team Away versus Branksome Park Blades. 4.30pm start.
Thursday 25th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Pelhams. 2.00pm start.
Friday 26th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm Start.
Saturday 27th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team at Home versus Bournemouth Bobcats. 10.00am start.
Saturday 27th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team Away versus Broadstone Wessex. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 27th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team at Home versus Swanage. 2.30pm start.
Sunday 28th August. Club Finals Day. All Welcome. Click HERE for schedule. 10.00am start.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 9th August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus Fordingbridge. A close, exciting, match which was all square after 9 ends. Unfortunately, Ringwood couldn't sway it for the win. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 19 - 21. Points 2 - 4.
Tuesday 9th August. Presidents Trophy Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Fordingbridge. Another close exciting match with the Away rinks losing by 1 shot and the Home rinks clinching it with a 2 shots win. Shots 53 - 52.
Thursday 11th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Fordingbridge. Match cancelled due to Hot Conditions. Points shared.
Thursday 11th August. NFBA Ringwood Shield Men's A Team Home & Away versus West Moors. Ringwood could only manage one rink win, at Home, consequently suffering a big defeat, at the first hurdle. Shots 39 - 76.
Saturday 13th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team Away versus West Moors B. Match conceded by Ringwood. Not enough players. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 0 - 0. Points 6 - 0.
Saturday 13th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team. at Home versus Southbourne. A good performance against the bottom club, winning all three rinks. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 76 - 49. Points 10 - 0.
Saturday 13th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. Away versus Branksome Park Blades. Match postponed due to hot conditions. Replay date TBA.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 15th August. NFWBA Champion of Champions Semi Final at Ringwood. S. Varndell (Braeside) vs D. Bond (?). 10.00am start.
Monday 15th August. Autumn Triples 5.00pm start.
Monday 15th August. NFBA Pairs Semi Final at Ringwood. Bradley-Brock (Highcliffe) vs Brooks (Fordingbridge). 5.30pm start.
Monday 15th August. NFBA Triples Semi Final at Ringwood. Knight (Highcliffe) vs Brown (West Moors). 6.00pm start.
Tuesday 16th August. NFWBA Ladies 2nd Team Away versus New Milton 1. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 16th August. NFBA Presidents Trophy Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Lyndhurst. 6.00pm start.
Thursday 18th August. NFWBA Officers Cup Semi Final at Ringwood. K. Willetts (Fordingbridge) vs D. Halse (Lymington) 10.30am start.
Thursday 18th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Bournemouth Electric. 2.00pm start.
Friday 19th August. NFWBA Champion of Champions Semi Final at Ringwood. J. Keeting (Highcliffe) vs Marie (Downton). 10.00am start.
Friday 19th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm Start.
Saturday 20th August. NFBA Triples Semi Final at Ringwood. Warner (Fordingbridge) vs Goddard (Lyndhurst). 10.00am start.
Saturday 20th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team. Away versus Milford on Sea C. 10.00am start.
Saturday 20th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team. at Home versus New Milton. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 20th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. Away versus New Milton A. 2.30pm start.
Correction. My euphoria and article, last week, regarding the Men's NFBA Division 5 achievements, were mistaken. My knowledge of the situation was gleaned from the League Table published on the NFBA website, last Sunday. The website has now been corrected which leaves Ringwood B in 3rd place and unfortunately, will not now be playing for the Ivor Fourmy Trophy on League Competitions Finals Day, Saturday 10th September at Lymington BC. Apologies to all for this error.
The Harry Wright Trophy series of matches is now complete. This year there were only three qualifiers, (those who played in at least 75% of matches). Congratulations to the following. The winner is Ivan Griffin with 53points and the Runner Up is Peter Smith on 18 Points.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 2nd August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Milford on Sea 1. Only 15 ends completed on one rink as one of the Ringwood team collapsed and was unable to continue. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots 44 - 35. Points 4 - 2.
Wednesday 3rd August. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Totton & Eling. This heavy defeat allows Totton to close the gap between them and Ringwood's 3rd place. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 44 - 14. Points 6 - 0.
Thursday 4th August. NFWBA Ladies' 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. Another great win, with maximum points, but still adrift at the bottom. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 33 - 26. Points 6 - 0.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 8th August. Autumn Triples 5.00pm start.
Monday 8th August. NFWBA Mixed Pairs Semi Final at Ringwood. Fordingbridge vs ?. 10.00am start.
Monday 8th August. NFBA Pairs Semi Final at Ringwood. Fordingbridge vs Waterside. 6.00pm start.
Tuesday 9th August. NFWBA Ladies, 1st Team away versus Waterside. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 9th August. NFWBA Ladies, 2nd Team at Home versus Fordingbridge 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 9th August. NFBA Presidents Trophy Men's 1st Team Home & Away versus Fordingbridge. 6.00pm start.
Wednesday 10th August. NFBA Champion of Champions Semi Final at Ringwood. Bradley-Brock (Highcliffe) vs Moody (Fordingbridge). 5.30pm start.
Thursday 11th August. NFWBA Champion of Champions Semi Final at Ringwood. Marie (Downton) vs ? 10.30am start.
Thursday 11th August. NFBA Singles Semi Final at Ringwood. Bradley-Brock (Highcliffe) vs Warner (Fordingbridge). 5.30pm start.
Thursday 11th August. NFBA Ringwood Shield Men's A Team Home & Away versus West Moors. 6.00pm start.
Friday 12th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm Start.
Saturday 13th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team. Away versus West Moors B. 10.00am start.
Saturday 13th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team. at Home versus Southbourne. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 13th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. Away versus Branksome Park Blades. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 13th August. Neutral Green Match at Ringwood. Karen Willetts ( Fordingbridge). 2.0pm start.
Sunday 14th August. NFBA Singles Plate Semi Final at Ringwood. Stanford vs Curtis (both Fordingbridge). 10.00am start.
Congratulations to Ivan Griffin who has won the Harry Wright trophy, with one match remaining in the series. He played throughout the season registering a 100% record to claim the Trophy. Well done Ivan.
The NFBA League Season ended on Thursday. Congratulations to the Ringwood B team who are runners up in Division 5. Great results at the back end of the season placed the B Team 1 point below West Moors B and 1 point above Milford B. This means that the B Team play a final match, against West Moors B, for the Ivor Fourmy Trophy on League Competitions Finals Day, Saturday 10th September at Lymington BC.
Congratulations also to the Men's 1st Team who were runners up to New Milton in Division 1 and the A team who finished in third place in Division 3.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 26th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team at Home versus Downton. No match, Downton have resigned from the 'C' League.
Tuesday 26th July . NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. Despite taking all the points, New Milton were too far in front to be caught and the Runner Up slot was secured. Rinks 4 - 0. Shots 78 - 49. Points 8 - 0.
Thursday 28th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Braeside. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots ?? - ??. Points 2 - 4.
Thursday 28th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Milford on Sea A. A magnificent late rally on the last 3 ends, 16-3 in favour of Ringwood, resulted in a win for the Ringwood A Team, by 1 shot. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 66 - 67. Points 2 - 6.
Thursday 28th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Verwood A. A great, well fought, win results in runner up slot in Division 5. Good luck to the B Team on League Competition Finals Day. Rinks 1.5 - 0.5. Shots 40 - 36. Points 3.5 - 0.5.
Saturday 30th July. B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team Away versus Branksome Park. A massive loss, by 52 shots, sees the 1st team drop down the table. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 88 - 36. Points 10 - 0.
Saturday 30th July. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens A. Slightly better than last weeks result but the loss keeps the A team in 9th place. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 60 - 66. Points 2 - 8.
Saturday 30th July. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team at Home versus Ferndown C. The B team stay in 9th place after this heavy loss to Ferndown. Rinks 0 - 2. Shots 23 - 41. Points 0 - 6.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 1st August. Harry Wright Trophy 5.30pm start. Last Match in the series.
Monday 1st August. NFBA Fours Semi Final at Ringwood. Fordingbridge vs Waterside. 6.00pm Start.
Tuesday 2nd August. NFWBA Ladies, 1st Team at Home versus Lyndhurst. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 2nd August. NFWBA Ladies, 2nd Team Away versus Milford on Sea 1. 2.00pm start.
Wednesday 3rd August. Bowls Hampshire Golden Girls Area Final at Ringwood. 1.00pm start.
Thursday 4th August. B&DWBA Ladies Team. No Match. Bournemouth Open Week.
Thursday 4th August. NFWBA Ladies, at Home versus Lymington. Rescheduled Match. 2.00pm start.
Friday 5th August. Aussie Pairs. 5.00pm Start.
Saturday 6th August. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team. No Match. Bournemouth Open Week.
Saturday 6th August B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team. No Match. Bournemouth Open Week.
Saturday 6th August. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team. No Match. Bournemouth Open Week.
Sunday 7th August. Bowls Hampshire Thornbury Trophy Area Final at Ringwood. 1.00pm start.
Congratulations to the Men's 1st Team who have secured the Runner Up place in the NFBA League Division 1.
Click on the coloured Team Names below to see the latest results and League positions.
Tuesday 19th July. NFWBA Ladies' 2nd Team Away versus Totton & Eling. Match Postponed.
Tuesday 19th July . NFBA Men's 1st Team Away versus Fordingbridge. A very close match with Ringwood just pipping it to finish in the Runner Up position, with one match to go. Rinks 2 - 2. Shots 72 - 78. Points 2 - 6.
Thursday 21st July. B&DWBA Ladies Team Away versus Wimborne. Rinks 1 - 1. Shots ?? - ??. Points 4 - 2.
Thursday 21st July. NFBA Men's A Team at Home versus Highcliffe A. The 'A' team slide down the table after suffering this heavy defeat. Rinks 1 - 3. Shots 47 - 84. Points 1 - 7.
Thursday 21st July. NFBA Men's B Team Away versus West Moors B. A great result for the 'B' team in a close fought match. Rinks 0.5 - 1.5. Shots 32 - 33. Points 0.5 - 3.5.
Saturday 23rd July. B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens. The 1st Team stay mid table despite this heavy loss to Knyveton Gardens. Rinks 1 - 2. Shots 49 - 77. Points 2 - 8.
Saturday 23rd July. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team Away versus Fordingbridge A. Despite coming away from Fordingbridge with zero points, the 'A' team stay off the bottom of the table. Rinks 3 - 0. Shots 74 - 42. Points 10 - 0.
Saturday 23rd July. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team Away versus Boscombe Cliff D. No spoils from the 'B' teams visit to Boscombe Cliff. Rinks 2 - 0. Shots 40 - 23. Points 6 - 0.
Coming Up Next Week
Monday 25th July. Harry Wright Trophy 5.30pm start..
Tuesday 26th July. NFWBA Ladies, 1st Team Away versus New Milton. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 26th July. NFWBA Ladies, 2nd Team at Home versus Downton. No match, Downton have resigned from the 'C' League.
Tuesday 26th July. Bowls England Women's Top Club Area Final at Ringwood. Boscombe Cliff vs Southbourne. 2.00pm start.
Tuesday 26th July. NFBA Men's 1st Team at Home versus Lymington. 6.15pm start.
Thursday 28th July. B&DWBA Ladies Team at Home versus Braeside. 2.00pm start.
Thursday 28th July. NFBA Men's A Team Away versus Milford on Sea A. 6.15pm start.
Thursday 28th July. NFBA Men's B Team at Home versus Verwood A. 6.15pm start.
Saturday 30th July. B&DBA Mixed Triples B Team at Home versus Ferndown C. 10.00am start.
Saturday 30th July. B&DBA Premier Men's 1st Team Away versus Branksome Park. 2.30pm start.
Saturday 30th July. B&DBA Premier Men's A Team at Home versus Knyveton Gardens A. 2.30pm start.