2018 Calder Cup Winners.
Aiden Smith, Jordan McCormick, George Robertson, John Sproat, Euan Edgar,
Graeme Hunter, Jordan Slaven, Jack Porteous & Calum Hunter (c)
Well done to the players involved above & U25's Directors.
Aiden Smith, Jordan McCormick, George Robertson, John Sproat, Euan Edgar,
Graeme Hunter, Jordan Slaven, Jack Porteous & Calum Hunter (c)
Well done to the players involved above & U25's Directors.
Bowls Scotland is working in partnership with Scottish Disability Sport to run the following Bowls Inclusion workshops which will teach coaches how to coach bowlers with a physical, visual or learning disability.
Photos from the 2018 Finals at kay park BC
Thanks to Jean Connor (Kay Park) for the photos.
Thanks to Jean Connor (Kay Park) for the photos.
Bowls Scotland National Finals..
GENTS Championships
SINGLES - Craig Adrain (Irvine Park) who reached the Final of the Singles, sadly just got beat 15-21.
PAIRS - The Pairs of Darren & Andrew Weir (Prestwick) were extremely unlucky to lose the Pairs Final as it went to an extra end, losing by a shot 15-16.
TRIPLES - The Seafield Triple of David Shields, Stuart Christie & Paul Shields was another who sadly got narrowly beat by a shot in an extra end in the Triples Final 12-13.
The LADIES Championships...
LADIES JUNIOR SINGLES - The Junior Singles, Dawn Anderson (Newton Park) sadly also got beat by a single shot in her Final 20-21.
LADIES SINGLES - In the Singles, Dawn Anderson (Newton Park) also sadly got beat 18-21
LADIES FOURS - Excellent news for the Ladies Fours from Newton Park who won their Final 19-7.
Congratulations to everyone who reached the Finals in whatever capacity, getting there is an achievement itself. Im certain the players mentioned above wont be their last visit to these Finals. Well done to all!
GENTS Championships
SINGLES - Craig Adrain (Irvine Park) who reached the Final of the Singles, sadly just got beat 15-21.
PAIRS - The Pairs of Darren & Andrew Weir (Prestwick) were extremely unlucky to lose the Pairs Final as it went to an extra end, losing by a shot 15-16.
TRIPLES - The Seafield Triple of David Shields, Stuart Christie & Paul Shields was another who sadly got narrowly beat by a shot in an extra end in the Triples Final 12-13.
The LADIES Championships...
LADIES JUNIOR SINGLES - The Junior Singles, Dawn Anderson (Newton Park) sadly also got beat by a single shot in her Final 20-21.
LADIES SINGLES - In the Singles, Dawn Anderson (Newton Park) also sadly got beat 18-21
LADIES FOURS - Excellent news for the Ladies Fours from Newton Park who won their Final 19-7.
Congratulations to everyone who reached the Finals in whatever capacity, getting there is an achievement itself. Im certain the players mentioned above wont be their last visit to these Finals. Well done to all!
On behalf of the Ayrshire Directors I would like to thank all those who contributed to the efforts of both the Ayrshire North and South teams in the recent Andrew Hamilton Trophy (AHT) campaign. While neither team qualified for the knockout stages both came close.
On behalf of the Directors I'd like to thank all the players for their loyalty and commitment during the course of the AHT campaign, as well as the planning etc. It's recognised the commitment which is required over the at least 8 weeks involved and your efforts are appreciated.
Likewise, the Directors would also like to place on record their appreciation of those who made themselves available for the Under 25 team. Again their commitment and efforts have not gone unnoticed.
A special mention should go to those players who were involved in selecting the North/South teams....Drew Boyd, Martin Williamson, Billy Anderson and Willie McKenzie.
Thanks to all.
Jim Caldwell, President
On behalf of the Directors I'd like to thank all the players for their loyalty and commitment during the course of the AHT campaign, as well as the planning etc. It's recognised the commitment which is required over the at least 8 weeks involved and your efforts are appreciated.
Likewise, the Directors would also like to place on record their appreciation of those who made themselves available for the Under 25 team. Again their commitment and efforts have not gone unnoticed.
A special mention should go to those players who were involved in selecting the North/South teams....Drew Boyd, Martin Williamson, Billy Anderson and Willie McKenzie.
Thanks to all.
Jim Caldwell, President
BIBC Junior International Team,
Congratulations to
Blair Davidson - Blacklands, Darren Weir - Prestwick, Andrew Weir - Prestwick, Chris Carswell - Kilwinning, & Craig Burns - Hurlford, all of whom have been selected for the team.
Congratulations to
Blair Davidson - Blacklands, Darren Weir - Prestwick, Andrew Weir - Prestwick, Chris Carswell - Kilwinning, & Craig Burns - Hurlford, all of whom have been selected for the team.
BIBC;
The senior squad has been selected ahead of the BIBC Internationals and BIBC Junior Internationals in June and September, Congratulations to Paul Foster MBE (Troon Portland) & Martin Williamson (Irvine Park) who have both been selected.
Team managers Paul Foster MBE and David Peacock have picked two squads who will get together for squad days on 3rd and 24th June (seniors), and 5th and 26th August (juniors).
The senior squad has been selected ahead of the BIBC Internationals and BIBC Junior Internationals in June and September, Congratulations to Paul Foster MBE (Troon Portland) & Martin Williamson (Irvine Park) who have both been selected.
Team managers Paul Foster MBE and David Peacock have picked two squads who will get together for squad days on 3rd and 24th June (seniors), and 5th and 26th August (juniors).
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Ayrshire para bowlers
Success for Ayrshire para bowlers at Scottish Para Bowls singles championship sponsored by co op insurance. SIBA supported jocky Hughes from Ardrossan who won the silver medal, John Wardrope from Seafield won the gold medal and for first time played for this trophy which was put up by SIBA in hounor of past president George Horsburragh. |
The Ayrshire North Directors met yesterday, Wednesday 2 May, to discuss some arrangements for the trial at Largs Halkshill on Saturday 5 May.
The Directors agreed that there should be joint Team Captains for the 2018 AHT games. The joint Team Captains are Martin Williamson and Drew Boyd.
The Directors also agreed that, following the resignation of the former Team Management, George Adrain and Paul Foster, the 2 joint captains would be involved in the team selection process for 2018 AHT. Drew and Martin will join President, Jim Caldwell and Director, Robert McCormick in selecting the Ayrshire North team for 2018.
The Directors will review the future selection process prior to the 2019 season commencing.
The Directors agreed that there should be joint Team Captains for the 2018 AHT games. The joint Team Captains are Martin Williamson and Drew Boyd.
The Directors also agreed that, following the resignation of the former Team Management, George Adrain and Paul Foster, the 2 joint captains would be involved in the team selection process for 2018 AHT. Drew and Martin will join President, Jim Caldwell and Director, Robert McCormick in selecting the Ayrshire North team for 2018.
The Directors will review the future selection process prior to the 2019 season commencing.
To all Club Secretaries - The draws for the Ayrshire Cup have now been posted out. Please look out for them in the post. Any Club not received their copy by the end of the month, contact me and ill email a new copy over. The complete draw is now on the website Erik
Commonwealth Games 2018. Brilliant result yet again. Another Gold to add to his Silver in the Pairs, for Paul Foster MBE in the Fours. Excellent result from everyone in the Scotland Team Camp along with Alex, Derek & Ronnie. Special mention to Alex Marshall MBE winning his 5th Gold medal. Brilliant all round performance from everyone involved. Well done!!
The Scotland Fours team who won Gold.
Paul Foster MBE,
Alex Marshall MBE,
Ronnie Duncan & Derek Oliver
Paul Foster MBE,
Alex Marshall MBE,
Ronnie Duncan & Derek Oliver
A mention must also go to Claire Johnston from Auchinleck who won a Bronze medal in the Pairs with Lesley Doig beating Canada 18 - 10. Well done ladies.
The Ayrshire Bowling Association would like to thank George Adrain & Paul Foster MBE for their support & Team Selection Management for the last few years with the North Team for the Andrew Hamilton Trophy Competition. Sadly both resigned their posts this season, George for personal reasons & Paul for his new role with Bowls Scotland. Thank you again to both for their help & knowledge they put into the team. Much appreciated.
Could i remind all Club/Match Secretaries to make sure that all entries entered for the Gold & Silver Bowl, Ayrshire Cup & Glasgow v Ayrshire have complete rinks? Please don't leave it till a few days before the Competition starts to find out that an entered Skip cannot get a full rink to compete. Its not fair on the opposing team who would almost certainly miss out on competing in the Competition through no fault of their own.
This happened on more than a few occasions last season which didn't go down well with the opposing Clubs,
Maybe worth a reminder to the competing Skips to make sure they all have a full rink?
This happened on more than a few occasions last season which didn't go down well with the opposing Clubs,
Maybe worth a reminder to the competing Skips to make sure they all have a full rink?
The draws for the Gold & Silver Bowls have now been posted out to all relevant Club Secretaries.
Click All four District Championship District draws have now been posted on the Website, & available for printing in pdf format.
Also...
All the letters for the North, South & u25's team trials have now been posted out. Please reply (preferably by email) by April 30th latest.
Thanks
Erik
Also...
All the letters for the North, South & u25's team trials have now been posted out. Please reply (preferably by email) by April 30th latest.
Thanks
Erik
New Appointments;
On behalf of President Jim Caldwell & the Directors of the Ayrshire Bowling Association, it gives me great pleasure to announce two new additions to the Association.
Firstly, to David Houston who has been appointed as the new 'Honorary President'. David has served the Association for quite a few years in various roles including Secretary/Treasurer & also as an ABA President in 2000.
The second appointment, as 'Honorary Vice President' is to Fred Winter. Fred has looked after the Association for many seasons financially with 'Jack High' Insurance Sponsorship. Fred was also President with the Association in 2009.
Both appointments are thoroughly deserved, & we sincerely wish them many happy years with their new appointments & many Congratulations to them both.
On behalf of President Jim Caldwell & the Directors of the Ayrshire Bowling Association, it gives me great pleasure to announce two new additions to the Association.
Firstly, to David Houston who has been appointed as the new 'Honorary President'. David has served the Association for quite a few years in various roles including Secretary/Treasurer & also as an ABA President in 2000.
The second appointment, as 'Honorary Vice President' is to Fred Winter. Fred has looked after the Association for many seasons financially with 'Jack High' Insurance Sponsorship. Fred was also President with the Association in 2009.
Both appointments are thoroughly deserved, & we sincerely wish them many happy years with their new appointments & many Congratulations to them both.
The Ayrshire Bowling Association would like to pass their Congratulations to Paul Foster MBE as the British Isles indoor Gents Singles Champion. Congratulations also goes to both Craig Lindsay & again, Paul Foster MBE as British Isles indoor Pairs Champions. Well done to both achievements.
The ABA would like to Congratulate Robert MacPherson of West Kilbride BC on becoming the Operational Competitions & Events Director of Bowls Scotland. We wish him every success in his new role.
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Congratulations from everyone associated with the ABA to Darren Weir who won the Scottish Under 21 National Singles! Well done, excellent achievement. |
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James Caldwell (Kay Park BC)
Ayrshire Bowling Association President 2018 |
Robin Grierson (Auchinleck BC)
Ayrshire Bowling Association Vice President 2018 |
On behalf of President Jim Caldwell & the Ayrshire Directors, congratulations to Paul Foster MBE on retaining his 'Scottish Indoor singles' title beating Billy Mellors of East Lothian 21-19 in todays final.
Congratulations also goes to Grant & Lawra Cox of WKBC & Ardrossan Indoor who won the 'Scottish Indoor 2 Bowl Pairs' title today.
Well done to both achievements.
Congratulations also goes to Grant & Lawra Cox of WKBC & Ardrossan Indoor who won the 'Scottish Indoor 2 Bowl Pairs' title today.
Well done to both achievements.
All Club Secretaries;
A copy of the 2018 Office Bearers, Competition & Capitation forms have been posted to all Club Secretaries.
Please contact me if you have not received your copies in the next week or two & ill arrange another copy to be sent.
Erik.
A copy of the 2018 Office Bearers, Competition & Capitation forms have been posted to all Club Secretaries.
Please contact me if you have not received your copies in the next week or two & ill arrange another copy to be sent.
Erik.
A New update to the Constitution Rules are on the 'Forms & Downloads page'. (pdf format for easy printing).
Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games
Paul Foster MBE (Troon Portland) has been selected to represent Team Scotland down under for the 2018 Commonwealth games. We wish Paul & the Scotland team the very best of luck and hope they may build on their success from Glasgow 2014.
Paul Foster MBE (Troon Portland) has been selected to represent Team Scotland down under for the 2018 Commonwealth games. We wish Paul & the Scotland team the very best of luck and hope they may build on their success from Glasgow 2014.
Congratulations to the five Ayrshire u25's players who were part of the team who won the BIBC under 25's Junior International series Championship in Wales. They won all three games including beating England in the first game.
Chris Carswell - Kilwinning
Craig Burns - Hurlford
Andrew Weir - Prestwick
Darren Weir - Prestwick
Blair Davidson - Blacklands
Chris Carswell - Kilwinning
Craig Burns - Hurlford
Andrew Weir - Prestwick
Darren Weir - Prestwick
Blair Davidson - Blacklands
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