LATEST NEWS
06 July 2024
Middleton Cup
Our final Round Robin match in the Middleton Cup left us needing a perfect 6 rink win against Bowls Isle of Wight and by a margin of 83 shots to win the group and reach the Regional final. In an amazing performance we did just that, and more, in a 179 shots to 63 victory to finish on 66 points and pip Surrey with a better shot difference
That means we will now play Buckinghamshire in the Regional Quarter final on Saturday 20 July for a place at Leamington
The rink scores were as follows:
Alan B Forrest 21 -
Peter Ward 42 -
Leo May 28 -
Perry Martin 34 -
Chris Daniels 27 -
Gary Starks 27 -
Johns Trophy
In the final group match this afternoon our Johns Trophy team played Sussex at Worthing Pavilion and rounded off the season with a good win by 117 shots to 97 and 20 points to 2. We finish the group in third place
The rink scores were as follows:
Alice Lovett 23 -
Janet Williamson 18 -
Margaret Holden 24 -
Sue Dyson 11 -
Alex Tymon 20 -
Allyson Flint 21 -
Congratulations also go to Allyson Flint of Cove as this was her 100th Johns Trophy match -
23 June 2024
Walker Cup
This morning our Women’s Walker Cup team faced Kent in the regional semi final at Egham BC. Unfortunately our run in this season’s competition ended in a defeat by 40 shots to 47
The rink scores were:
Margaret Holden 26 -
Alice Lovett 14 -
Balcomb Trophy
At the same time our Men’s Balcomb Trophy team were playing Buckinghamshire in their semi final at Bromley BC and were successful as they won through to the final in a 47 shots to 30 victory
That put us into this afternoon’s final against Kent and in an incredibly close match it all came down to the very last wood with both sides level. Unfortunately for us the winning shot went to Kent as we were agonisingly defeated by 40 shots to 41
22 June 2024
Middleton Cup
We faced Surrey this afternoon in the Middleton Cup at Banister Park but were defeated by 108 shots to 123 and 6 points to 16
This leaves us second in the group on 44 points behind Surrey who have completed all their matches and ended on 66 points. We still have a chance to qualify but we will need to win all 22 points and by a margin of 83 shots in our final match against Bowls Isle of Wight
The rink scores were:
Perry Martin 22-
Alan B Forrest 17-
Chris Daniels 18-
Leo May 14 -
Peter Ward 22-
Gary Starks 15-
16 June 2024
White Rose Trophy
Well done to our Men’s White Rose Trophy Under 25 team today as they qualified for the National Finals. In the Regional Finals at Horsham they faced Sussex this morning in the semi final and won by 41 shots to 31 to reach the final this afternoon against Kent which they also won by 40 shots to 37
That puts us into the National Semi Final at Leamington when we will play Northamptonshire on Saturday 17 August
Amy Rose Bowl
Sadly the Women’s Amy Rose Bowl team just failed to match them at Cranleigh in their Regional Final. After Buckinghamshire conceded the semi final we were straight through to the final this afternoon, also against Kent. Unfortunately for us the result of the match was a Kent win by 41 shots to 34
15 June 2024
Johns Trophy
In the Johns Trophy there was a disappointing defeat this afternoon against Buckinghamshire as we lost by 91 shots to 107 and 2 points to 20. This leaves us in 3rd place in the group and unable to reach the latter stages
The rink scores were:
Margaret Holden 14 -
Alex Tymon 21 -
Sue Dyson 16 -
Kay Stockley 17 -
Janet Williamson 14 -
Alice Lovett 8 -
Middleton Cup
There was however a much better result in the Middleton Cup where we defeated Middlesex by 18 points to 4 and by 127 shots to 112
The rink scores were:
Stuart Rowney 22 -
Nick Hardy 16 -
Perry Martin 26 -
Peter Ward 25 -
Gary Starks 24 -
Chris Daniels 14 -
09 June 2024
Balcomb Trophy
A good win today in the opening match of the Balcomb Trophy as we defeated Berkshire at Banister Park, winning by 37 shots to 31. This puts us into the Regional Finals where we will face Buckinghamshire at Bromley BC on Sunday 23 June. The rinks scores were:
Leo May 20 -
Perry Martin 17 -
Walker Cup
It was also a similar good win in the Walker Cup as we defeated Berkshire at Didcot, winning by 42 shots to 31. This puts us into the Regional Finals where we will face Kent at Egham BC on Sunday 23 June. The rinks scores were:
Margaret Holden 22 -
Alice Lovett 20 -
02 June 2024
Our White Rose Under 25 Team made it a perfect weekend with another win by 44 shots to 30 at Banister Park this morning against Middlesex. This puts us into the Regional Finals on Sunday 16 June when we will face Sussex at Horsham BC
The rinks scores were:
Dan Cookman 24 -
Ashley Nethercliffe 20 -
01 June 2024
An excellent double win for our County Teams today against Kent. In the Middleton Cup the result was a very good 20 points to 2 win by 129 shots to 102
The rink scores were:
Alan Forest Jnr 21 -
Leo May 23 -
Perry Martin 25 -
Peter Ward 19 -
Gary Starks 30 -
Ben Paulley 11 -
In the Johns Trophy there was also a good win by 16 points to 6 against Kent in a 102 shots to 96 victory
The rink scores were:
Margaret Holden 22 -
Alex Tymon 17 -
Sue Dyson 23 -
Kay Stockley 13 -
Janet Williamson 14 -
Alice Lovett 13 -
26 May 2024
Bournemouth BC and Military Veterans
Bournemouth BC has been working with their club sponsors to help local Military veterans and secured two new ‘Bowls Royce’ wheelchairs. Please see this link for details of this great initiative
22 May 2024
Bowls England International Selections
Congratulations to the following players who have been selected for Bowls England Internationals
Luke Bell of Sports Centre has been chosen for the U18 in Belfast in July -
Dan Cookman of Ringwood has been chosen for the Junior International team again in Belfast in September -
Perry Martin of Boscombe Cliff is reserve for the Senior International Series at Royal Leamington Spa in June -
17 May 2024
Andover BC on Meridian TV
Andover BC had Meridian TV filming this week, after the arrival of a wheelchair for use on their green. This was kindly purchased by a generous donation from the Sofa Club and a Councillor Grant. A 2 minute clip should appear on Meridian TV during next week
15 April 2024
Bowls England Performance Days and Trials
Congratulations to the Hampshire men who have been selected for Bowls England Performance day and trials
Sunday 19 May
U18 International Trial -
Junior Performance Day -
Saturday 18 May
Senior International Trial -
U25 International Trial -
Crofton BC are holding an Open Pairs Competition on 29 June. An entry form can be found via this link
24 March 2024
County Competition Draws
The Competition draws for all Areas have been uploaded to the website
24 February 2024
Bowls England Certificate of Merit
Bowls Hampshire are delighted that at the Bowls England Awards dinner this evening, Kay Kerley, Bowls Hampshire Vice Chair was awarded the "Certificate of Merit" for her outstanding contribution and service to her club, our County and Bowls England an honour long overdue
As well as her extensive work for her club Oakley, she was always available and keen to help coach new bowlers who joined Oakley. Within Hampshire Kay has served the committee for many years, she was the Ladies President in 1990, she was also the Secretary of HCWBA prior to unification. When Bowls Hampshire was inaugurated Kay took on the role of Vice Chair
Following an extremely successful playing career where she represented the County for 26 years at the highest level, during which time she was a member of the winning John's team in 2008 and 2011, she took on the role of the John's and Walker Manager and after 8 years at the helm stepped down at the end of last season
Kay was the first Hampshire player in over 50 years when in 2004 she became the EWBA President. She was also an England international selector for the South, looking to ensure new and upcoming talent was highlighted for possible international success
