News
19/01/25
Cornwall
v Devon Review
Devon travelled down
to Carnmoggas today to face Cornwall in the final game of the
ICC group stage. The Premier team went into the game knowing
that a victory would see them through to the knockout stage. The
A team knew 9 points would be enough to see them through
In the first session the premier team won both Singles, but lost
both of the Pairs. In the second session Devon won one of the
Fours and drew one of the Triples, however defeats on the other
two mats saw Cornwall lead 7-5 at the half way stage.
In the third session
Devon won one of the Pairs and one of the Singles but lost on
the other two mats. With Devon winning the bonus points in the
Singles they went into the last session two points behind
Cornwall. Devon held their nerve in the last session and won one
of the Triples and both of the Fours. With Devon winning the
bonus points in the singles and Fours the final score was
Cornwall 19 (172 shots) Devon 21 (192 shots)
The A team had a tough first session winning only one game which
was in one of the Pairs. However the A team lost on the other
three mats. The second session was just as difficult for Devon
with only two points obtained thanks to a win in one of the
Fours. This left the half time score at 12-4 to Cornwall.
Devon turned the
game around in the third session with victories in both of the
Pairs and one of the Singles. These victories ensured that Devon
A qualified for the preliminaries. In the final session Devon
completed the come back with victories on all four mats on the
last session. With Devon A gaining the bonus points in the Pairs
and Fours the final score was Cornwall 18 (200 shots) Devon 22
(175 shots).
Devon Premier now
face Hampshire in the preliminary knockout round, whilst the A
team will face Norfolk also in the preliminary round. The venue
for these matches will be confirmed once known.
18/01/25
County/National
Singles Review
On Saturday 24 players converged on Okehampton for the County/National Singles Finals day. With 24 players there were 6 groups and this was played out in the morning with the successful 16 players all playing the knockouts in the afternoon. After several rounds the final was between Sean Woodley (Christow) and Elliott James (Yarnscombe). As the game went on Elliott took control and at the half way stage led 5-1. Elliott was able to push home his advantage and eventually won 10-1 to be crowned County Singles champion. Along with the finalists also qualifying for the Nationals are Steve Collins and John Steer.
County Singles Champion Elliott James
16/01/25
Cornwall
v Devon Team Announced
On Sunday Devon
travel down to Carnmoggas where they will take on Cornwall in
the final group game. The Premier team go into the match level
on points with Cornwall and know that whichever team wins will
take second spot in the group. The A team go into the game
knowing that 9 points will be enough to secure second spot in
the group. Details of the venue can be found here
and selected players have been asked to be at the venue
for 9:30. The following players have been selected for the
match:
Premier Team: Mike Avery (Yarnscombe), Lorraine Axtell (Winkleigh), Gill Cawrse (Exeter Nomads), Gareth Hill
(Totnes Creameries), Luis Inacio (Totnes Creameries), Richard
Ivings (Exeter Nomads), Elliott James (Yarnscombe), Graham James
(Winkleigh), Barry Mcphillips (Dartmoor Drifters) Rose Morrison
(Totnes Creameries), Eric Pavey (Ottery St Mary), Diane
Shepherd (Winkleigh), Colin Sowden (Great Torrington), John
Steer (Slapton), Mark Sullock (Slapton), James Trott (Exeter
Nomads) Sandra Weston (Dartmoor Drifters), Rachel Wright (Ottery
St Mary), Richard Williams (Exeter Nomads), Nick Wyatt (Bow)
A Team: Rob Bartlett (Exeter Nomads), Bob
Burdock (Totnes Creameries), Elaine Clements (Great Torrington),
Bill Crilly (Abbotskerswell), Jayne Hayter (Totnes Creameries),
Wayne Hendy (Great Torrington), Hilary Iley (Exeter Nomads),
Jenny Lavender (Exeter Nomads), Rick Lewis (Yarnscombe), Ian
Nicholls (Christow), John Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Shirley
Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Rob Phipps (Wick), John Redstone
(Winkleigh), Graham Shepherd (Winkleigh) , Ann Summers (Totnes
Creameries) Dave Summers (Totnes Creameries), Stewart Weighill
(Totnes Creameries), Roger Wilson (Winkleigh), Sue Young (Bow)
15/01/25
National
Allocations Received
The ESMBA have this morning provided us with the allocations for this years National Competitions. Devon has four spots in every competition with the exception of the Under 18's where we have one spot.
13/01/25
County/National
Singles Preview
On Saturday Okehampton host the County Singles Finals day. The following players originally qualified for the day. Please note that players will be required to mark when they are not playing. The Sign in time is at 9am with the scheduled start time is at 9:30am but we will start the day as soon as everyone has signed in.
Elliot James, John
Steer, Gill Cawrse, John Parnell, Sue Young, Rose Morrison,
Barry McPhillips, Sean Woodley, Geoff Cleave, Tom Archer, Graham
James, Elaine Clements, Marcus Cattell, Steward Weighill, Claire
Lloyd, Dave Summers, Graham Shepherd, Richard Ivings, Roger
Wilson, Steve Collins, Colin Sowden, Eric Pavey, Paul Weeks and
James Trott
We would also like to take this time to remind players that unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code except for wearing County tops will be in operation. Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on the mat.
12/01/25 County/National Pairs & DCSMBA Open Triples Review
On Saturday 24 pairs descended on to Okehampton to compete in the final stages of the County/National Pairs. The group stages took place in the morning with the final 16 teams competing in the knockout stages in the afternoon. After several knockout rounds the final was between James Smith & Paul Pomeroy and George Main and Elliott James. As the game went on George and Elliott eventually took control and despite a mini comeback at the end by James and Paul the winners were George and Elliott who won by one shot.
County/National
Pairs Winners Elliott James & George Main
On the Sunday a new
competition saw its debut with the Devon Open Triples which saw
24 teams compete. The competition followed the usual format with
the group stages in the morning and the group qualifiers
competing in the knockout rounds in the afternoon. After several
knockout rounds the final was contested between Pamela Tulley,
Bob Burdock & Rose Morrison from Totnes Creameries and Wayne
Hendy , Elaine Clements & Colin Sowden from Great
Torrington. After a competitive the winners were the Pamela, Bob
and Rose.
Open Triples Winners Bob Burdock, Rose Morrison & Pamela Tulley
A plate competition
was also held in the Triples and this was won by Sue Cleave,
Sean Woodley & Geoff Cleave from Christow who beat Tina
Bool, Phillip Greenaway & Roy Krywko from Exminster
06/01/25 County/National Pairs & DCSMBA Open Triples Preview
Next weekend is another packed weekend in the County Calendar. On Saturday Okehampton host the County Pairs Finals day. The following players originally qualified for the day:
Bill and Sue Crilly, Julian Wyatt and Ian Cakey, James Smith and Paul Pomeroy, Nick Wyatt and Richard Williams, Paul Weeks and Colin Sowden, Rachel Wright and Eric Pavey, Mike Morrison and Jayne Hayter, Bob, Burdock and Luis Inacio, Mike Avery and Tony Main, George Main and Elliott James, John Roberts and Neil Bucknall, Rose Morrison and John Steer, Geoff Cleave and Sean Woodley, Tom Archer and Claire Lloyd, Gail Sowden and Wayne Hendy, Lorraine Axtell and Graham James, Mike Ivings and James Trott, Lee Woodacre and Alan Woodacre, Sandra Weston and Barry McPhillips, Steve Collins and Ava Cattell, John and Rita Redstone, Adam Perris and Thomas Perris, Ian Nichols and John Parnell, Stewart Weighill and Dave Summers
On Sunday Devon then hold the new Devon Open Triples also down in Okehampton. The Sign in time for both events is at 9am with the scheduled start time is at 9:30am but we will start both days as soon as everyone has signed in.
We would also like to take this time to remind players that unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code except for wearing County tops will be in operation. Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on the mat.
05/01/25 Brian Medland Mixed Fours & County/National Over 55's Pairs Review
On Saturday
Okehampton held the first competition post Christmas with the
Brian Medland Mixed fours which saw 15 teams compete for the
title. After a good and competitive days bowling we got down to
our last two competitors which saw a Christow team consisting of
Sue Cleave, Julie Prouse, Geoff Cleave and Sean Woodley face
Anne Summers, Mike Morrison, Rose Morrison and Dave Summers from
Totnes Creameries. It was an incredible tight match and they
went into the last end all level, but the Totnes rink held their
nerve and won the last end to win the Brian Medland trophy.
Brian
Medland Winners Dave & Anne Summers and Rose & Mike
Morrison
On the Sunday the rearranged National/County over 55s Pairs took place with 23 pairs from all across Devon taking part. After the usual group stages in the morning, the knockout stages took place in the afternoon after lunch. After several rounds we reached the final which was an all Winkleigh affair between Diane & Graham Shepherd and Graham James & Lorraine Axtell with Graham and Lorraine winning 10-11.
County/National Over 55's Pairs Winners Graham James & Lorraine Axtell
01/01/25 Brian Medland Mixed Fours & County/National Over 55's Pairs
The county bowls calendar resumes this week with 2 events At Okehampton. On Saturday the Brian Medland Fours takes place. Whilst on Devon host the County and National Over 55 Pairs. This rearranged event was due to take place on the 7th of December but was postponed due to the inclement weather. Sign in time for both events is at 9am with the scheduled start time is at 9:30am but we will start the day as soon as everyone has signed in.
We would also like to take this time to remind players that
unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress
code except for wearing County tops will be in operation.
Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts
(no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes
manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on
the mat.
15/12/24 Ho! Ho! Ho! Triples Review
On
Sunday it was the turn of the Ho Ho Ho Triples which saw 24 team
from across the county turn up to Okehampton to compete in our
annual Christmas event. With this tournament being a more
relaxed affair many players turned up in Christmas outfits and
jumpers.
After the initial round robin stage 16 teams contested the knock
out stages after lunch. Reaching the final was between Rose
& Mike Morrison & Stewart Weighill and Anne and Dave
Summers and Eric Pavey with Eric’s trio winning 11-9 after
picking up 4 on the last end.
Ho! Ho! Ho! Triples Winners Eric Pavey, Ann & Dave Summers
15/12/24 County/National
Mixed Fours Review
On Saturday
at Okehampton Table Tennis Club, Devon host the
County/National Mixed Fours. The
Sign in time is at 9am with the scheduled start time is
at 9:30am but we will start the day as soon as everyone
has signed in.On Saturday Devon hosted the
County/National Mixed Fours with a number of teams
entering the competition. In the morning there was the
usual round robin stage and this was followed by the
knockout stages. The final was contested between Diane
Shepherd, Gill Cawrse, George Main & Elliott James
and Jayne Hayter, Rose Morrison, Gareth Hill & John
Steer. In a very tight games that was only decided on
the last end Elliott’s rink won 10-7.
County/National Mixed Fours Winners George Main, Diane Shepherd, Elliott James & Gill Cawrse
Also hoping to get to the National finals are the Abbotskerswell rink of Bill & Sue Crilly & John & Shirley Parnell who came 3rd and Brian & Carol Nicholls, Brenda Dunnett & John Dunkeld from Bere Alston who came 4th.
09/12/24 County/National
Mixed Fours & Ho! Ho! Ho! Triples
On
Saturday at Okehampton Table Tennis Club, Devon
host the County/National Mixed Fours. The Sign in time is at 9am
with the scheduled start time is at 9:30am but we
will start the day as soon as everyone has signed
in.
We would also like to take
this time to remind players that unless you have
an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code
except for wearing County tops will be in
operation. Therefore players are to wear mid
grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats
or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes
manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers
must be worn on the mat.
On Sunday at Okehampton Table Tennis Club is the Ho! Ho! Ho! Triples, our traditional Christmas competition. This is a more relaxed competition and Christmas fancy dress is encouraged so dig out the tinsel and Christmas jumpers! As usual we will be holding a raffle and we would like to invite players and attendees to bring a raffle prize so that we can end the year with a bang. Sign in for the Ho! Ho! Ho! Triples will be 9am.
08/12/24
Devon
Premier v Somerset Premier & Devon A v
Hampshire A Report
Devon
hosted Somerset Premier and Hampshire in the
penultimate group game in the ICC. Devon
Premier knew a big result was needed to keep
the pressure up on Cornwall who sat 2nd in the
table. In the first session Devon won on all 4
mats. In the second session Devon carried on
dominating the match and won on three mats.
The only defeat coming in one of the Fours.
This left the half time score at 14-2 to
Devon.
In the third session Devon again held the
advantage with three wins in the session. The
only defeat coming in one of the Pairs who
lost by 1 shot. In the final session Devon
edged it with one win in one of the Triples
and one in the Fours. Whilst the remaining
Fours drew and the other Triples lost. With
Devon gaining the bonus points in all
disciplines the final score was Devon 33 (239
shots) Somerset 7 (149 shots)
Devon A also had a vital
game against Hampshire but in the first session
found themselves 6-2 down with the only victory
coming thanks to a victory in one of the Pairs.
The second session was split with Devon A
winning one of the Triples and one of the Fours
but lost on the other 2 mats. This left the half
time score at 10-6.
In the third Session the scores were again split
with Devon A winning one Singles and one Pairs
but losing on the other two mats. The last
session again was split with one Triples and one
of the Fours winning. However Devon were
defeated on the remaining two mats. With Devon
winning the bonus points in the Pairs, Fours and
sharing the points bonus in the Triples the
final score was Devon 19 (198 shots) and
Hampshire 21 (202 shots)
The Premier team now are level on points with
Cornwall going into the final game of the group
stage. Devon A are sitting second in the table
and go into the final game knowing that 9 points
will be enough to secure second foot behind
Hampshire. Devon travel to Cornwall for this
crunch match on the 19th January.
07/12/24
County/National
Over 55 Pairs Rescheduled For 5th
January
The Committee can now
confirmed that the County/National Over 55
Pairs that was due to be played today has now
been rescheduled for the 5th of January with a
sign in time of 9am.
06/12/24
Devon
Premier v Somerset Premier & Devon
A v Hampshire A Preview
On Sunday The Devon
County teams are in action again when they
play both their final home game of the
group stage. Devon Face Somerset and will
be hoping for a strong win in their quest
to prise second spot away from Cornwall.
Devon A Face group leaders Hampshire A and
know a win is needed to keep their hopes
of winning the group alive. Players have
been asked to be at the venue for 9:30 and
spectators are ofcourse always welcome to
support the teams. The following players
have been selected for the match:
Premier Team:
Lorraine Axtell (Winkleigh), Mike Avery
(Yarnscombe), Gill Cawrse (Exeter
Nomads), Gareth Hill (Totnes Creameries),
Karl Hudson (Exeter Nomads), Luis Inacio
(Totnes Creameries), Richard Ivings
(Exeter Nomads), Graham James
(Winkleigh), Barry Mcphillips (Dartmoor
Drifters) Rose Morrison (Totnes
Creameries), Eric Pavey (Ottery St Mary),
Paul Pomeroy
(Musbury), Diane Shepherd (Winkleigh),
John Steer (Slapton), Mark Sullock
(Slapton,), James Trott (Exeter
Nomads) Sandra Weston (Dartmoor Drifters),
Rachel Wright (Ottery St Mary), Richard
Williams (Exeter Nomads), Nick Wyatt (Bow)
A Team: Rob Bartlett (Exeter Nomads), Bob Burdock (Totnes Creameries), Elaine Clements (Great Torrington), Bill Crilly (Abbotskerswell), Bridget Hallows (Awliscombe), Wayne Hendy (Great Torrington), Hilary Iley (Exeter Nomads), Rick Lewis (Yarnscombe) Ian Nicholls (Christow), John Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Shirley Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Rob Phipps (Wick) John Redstone (Winkleigh), Graham Shepherd (Winkleigh) , Colin Sowden (Great Torrington), Dave Summers (Totnes Creameries), Paul Weeks (Great Torrington), Stewart Weighill (Totnes Creameries), Roger Wilson (Winkleigh), Sue Young (Bow)
02/12/24
County/National
Over 55 Pairs
On Saturday at
Okehampton Table Tennis Club, Devon host
the County and National Over 55 Pairs.
Sign in time is at 9am with the
scheduled start time is at 9:30am but we
will start the day as soon as everyone
has signed in.
We would also like to take this time to remind players that unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code except for wearing County tops will be in operation. Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on the mat.
27/11/24
Brian
Medland Fours Reminder & New
Triples Competition Announced
The committee
would like to remind members that the
deadline for the Brian Medland Mixed
Fours is fast approaching with an
entry deadline of 13th
December. If you with to enter then
entry forms can be downloaded on the competitions
page.
Furthermore due to the County/National Triples being completed in one day, a new competition will be held on the 12th January, this will be an open two wood triples. This will be limited to 32 teams and will take place at Okehampton Table Tennis Club. Further details can be found on the competitions page.
25/11/24
County
Triples Review
On Saturday
Okehampton played host to the
County/National Triples. With 23
teams vying for the title, teams
were split into 6 groups with the
top two teams and the four highest
third place all qualifying for the
knock out sessions. These knockout
sessions took place after lunch and
team were rattled down until we were
down to the final teams. These were
from Totnes Creameries Rose
Morrison, John Steer and Gareth Hill
and from Yarnscombe Elliott James
and Tony & George Main with the
Yarnscombe trio winning through and
being crowned champions.
County Triples Winners Elliott James, Tony & George Main
Coming 3rd and 4th was Karl Hudson, Paul Pomeroy and James Trott and Paul Osbourne and John & Shirley Parnell.
20/11/24
County
Triples
On Saturday
at Okehampton Table Tennis Club,
Devon host the County/National
Triples. Due to the number of
teams entered there will be no
need for a second day and so on
Saturday the competition will be
played to completion. The sign in
for Saturday is 9am. As the
scheduled final day (12th January)
is now free the Committee plan to
host an open tournament on that
day. Details of this will be
announced in due course.
We would also like to take this time to remind players on Saturday that unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code except for wearing County tops will be in operation. Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on the mat.
10/11/24
Devon
v Cornwall Review
Today
Devon hosted Cornwall in the
latest ICC fixture. The Devon
premier team smarting from two
defeats against Dorset knew that
a win was desperately needed if
they were to have any chance of
progress to the main knockout
stages. The A Team meanwhile
were looking to keep their
momentum going which have seen
move into second spot and they
knew another win would help them
to put more pressure on
Hampshire who are in first
place.
Devon Premier had a strong start
in the first session with wins
in both the Pairs and one of the
Singles. The second session was
split with slender defeats in
both of the Triples, but there
was strong wins in both of the
Fours this left the half time
score at 10-6
The third session Cornwall came
right back into the game with
three wins. The only win for
Devon coming in one of the Pairs
who won 17-9 The final session
was controlled by Devon who won
on 3 mats with the only defeat
coming in one of the Triples.
With Devon getting the bonus
points in the Pairs, Triples and
the Fours the final score was
Devon 24 (215 shots) Cornwall 16
(172 shots)
In the first session the A team
was split even with Devon
winning one of the Singles and
one of the Pairs, but defeats in
the other two sessions left the
score at 4-4. The second session
of the day was edged by Devon
who won three mats with the sole
defeat coming in one of the
Triples. This left the half time
score at 10-6.
The A team had a good third
session winning 5 points out of
the 8 available game points.
They lost one of the Singles and
drew one of the Pairs but won in
both of the other mats. The
final session Cornwall fought
back and Devon only won one game
which was one of the fours.
However they lost on the three
other mats. With Devon getting
the bonus points in the Singles,
Pair and the Fours the final
score was Devon 23 (193 shots)
Cornwall 17 (170 shots)
Devon Premier still lie third
but have closed the gap on
Cornwall who are second. Devon A
still remain in second spot. The
next game is on the 8th December
where the Premier team play
Somerset and the A team play
Hampshire. This game will be
played at home at Okehampton.
09/11/24
County
Pairs Qualifiers Announced
Following the County/National Pairs Qualifiers today, the following players have qualified for the next stage:
Bill and Sue Crilly, Julian Wyatt and Ian Cakey, James Smith and Paul Pomeroy, Nick Wyatt and Richard Williams, Paul Weeks and Colin Sowden, Rachel Wright and Eric Pavey, Mike Morrison and Jayne Hayter, Bob, Burdock and Luis Inacio, Mike Avery and Tony Main, George Main and Elliott James, John Roberts and Neil Bucknall, Rose Morrison and John Steer, Geoff Cleave and Sean Woodley, Tom Archer and Claire Lloyd, Gail Sowden and Wayne Hendy, Lorraine Axtell and Graham James, Mike Ivings and James Trott, Lee Woodacre and Alan Woodacre, Sandra Weston and Barry McPhillips, Steve Collins and Ava Cattell, John and Rita Redstone, Adam Perris and Thomas Perris, Ian Nichols and John Parnell, Stewart Weighill and Dave Summers
These
players will return at 9am on
the 11th January where they
will try to win the coveted
Devon Pairs title.
08/11/24
Devon
v Cornwall Team
Announced
Both
Devon teams are back in
action on
Sunday when they face
Cornwall at Home at the
Okehampton Table Tennis
Club. The Premier team
will be looking to bounce
back after adefeat in the
last game. Whilst the A
team will be looking to
consolidate 2nd
spot in the group.
Selected players are asked
to be at the venue for a
team meeting at 9:30am and
the match starts at 10am.
Spectators are welcome to
come and support the
teams. The following
players have been selected
for the match
Premier
Team: Lorraine
Axtell (Winkleigh),
Mike Avery
(Yarnscombe), Gill Cawrse
(Exeter Nomads), Gareth
Hill (Totnes Creameries),
Karl Hudson (Exeter
Nomads), Luis Inacio
(Totnes Creameries),
Richard Ivings (Exeter
Nomads), Elliott James
(Yarnscombe), Graham James
(Winkleigh), Barry
Mcphillips (Dartmoor
Drifters) Rose Morrison
(Totnes Creameries), Eric
Pavey (Ottery St Mary),
Adam Perris (Exeter
Nomads), Paul Pomeroy
(Musbury), Diane Shepherd
(Winkleigh), James Smith
(Exeter Nomads), John
Steer (Slapton), Sandra
Weston (Dartmoor
Drifters), Rachel Wright
(Ottery St Mary), Nick
Wyatt (Bow)
A Team: Rob Bartlett (Exeter Nomads), Bob Burdock (Totnes Creameries), Elaine Clements (Great Torrington), Bill Crilly (Abbotskerswell), Bridget Hallows (Awliscombe), Wayne Hendy (Great Torrington), Hilary Iley (Exeter Nomads), Jenny Lavendar (Exeter Nomads), Rick Lewis (Yarnscombe) Ian Nicholls (Christow), John Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Shirley Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Rob Phipps (Wick) John Redstone (Winkleigh), Graham Shepherd (Winkleigh) , Colin Sowden (Great Torrington),Dave Summers (Totnes Creameries), Stewart Weighill (Totnes Creameries), Roger Wilson (Winkleigh), Sue Young (Bow)
06/11/24
County/National
Pairs Preliminaries
On
Saturday at Okehampton
Table Tennis Club, Devon
host the preliminary
round of the County and
National Pairs. There
are two sessions with a
morning session at 9am,
and an afternoon session
at 1:30pm. If you are
unsure of which session
you have been drawn in
then please contact the
competition Secretary
Diane Shepherd to
confirm which session
you are in. Her
information can be found
on the Contacts page of
the website.
We would also like to take this time to remind players that unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code except for wearing County tops will be in operation. Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on the mat.
05/11/24
County
Singles Qualifiers
Announced
Following the County/National Singles Qualifiers on Saturday, the following players have qualified for the next stage:
Elliot
James, John Steer,
Gill Cawrse, John
Parnell, Sue Young,
Rose Morrison, Barry
McPhillips, Sean
Woodley, Geoff Cleave,
Tom Archer, Graham
James, Elaine
Clements, Marcus
Cattell, Stewart
Weighill, Claire
Lloyd, Dave Summers,
Colin Palmer, Richard
Ivings, Roger Wilson,
Steve Collins, Colin
Sowden, Eric Pavey,
Paul Weeks and James
Trott
These
players will return at
9am on the 18th
January where they
will try to win the
coveted Devon Singles
title.
03/11/24
Devon
v Dorset Review
Today
Devon hosted Dorset
in the latest round
of the ICC. Devon
Premier were hoping
to rediscover one
form after the
previous game where
Dorset won
convincingly.
However it was a
poor start with
Devon only winning
one of the Singles
14-13. But defeats
on the other mats
gave Dorset the
advantage. It was a
similar story in the
second session with
Devon only getting
two points after a
victory in one of
the fours. This left
Devon 12-4 down at
half time.
It was a similar
story in the third
session with Devon
only gaining two
points with an 11-9
win in one of the
pairs. The final
session saw Devon
pick up 4 more
points with both of
the Fours winning.
With Devon winning
the bonus points in
the fours the final
score was Devon 12
(159 shots) Dorset
28 (218 shots)
The A team were
looking at
consolidating their
position in the
group where they
were second in the
group. The first
session was a
confident start with
wins on three mats.
The single defeat
was in one of the
singles. It was a
similar story in the
second session where
Devon won on three
mats with the only
defeat coming in one
of the Fours. This
left the half time
score at 12-4 to
Devon.
The third session
was split with Devon
winning of of the
Singles and Pairs,
with Dorset winning
the other two.
Dorset edged the
final session of the
day with Devon only
winning 15-5 in one
of the Triples. With
Devon gaining the
bonus points in the
Singles and Pairs
the final score was
Devon 24 (204 shots)
Dorset 16 (157
shots)
Devon Premier lie
3rd in the group,
whilst Devon are in
second spot. The
Tables and results
for the Devon County
teams can be found here.
Devon are in action
again next Sunday
where they welcome
Cornwall to
Okehampton.
31/10/24
Devon
v Dorset Team
Announced
Both Devon teams return to action on Sunday when they face Dorset at Home at the Okehampton Table Tennis Club. The Premier team will be looking to bounce back after a heavy defeat in the last game. Whilst the A team will be looking to consolidate 2nd spot in the group. Selected players are asked to be at the venue for a team meeting at 9:30am and the match starts at 10am. Spectators are welcome to come and support the teams. The following players have been selected for the match
Premier Team: Lorraine Axtell (Winkleigh), Mike Avery (Yarnscombe), Gill Cawrse (Exeter Nomads), Gareth Hill (Totnes Creameries), Karl Hudson (Exeter Nomads), Luis Inacio (Totnes Creameries), Richard Ivings (Exeter Nomads), Elliott James (Yarnscombe), Graham James (Winkleigh), Barry Mcphillips (Dartmoor Drifters) Rose Morrison (Totnes Creameries), Eric Pavey (Ottery St Mary), Adam Perris (Exeter Nomads), Paul Pomeroy (Musbury), Diane Shepherd (Winkleigh), John Steer (Slapton), James Trott (Exeter Nomads), Sandra Weston (Dartmoor Drifters), Rachel Wright (Ottery St Mary), Nick Wyatt (Bow)
A Team: Rob Bartlett (Exeter Nomads), Elaine Clements (Great Torrington), Bill Crilly (Abbotskerswell), Bridget Hallows (Awliscombe), Wayne Hendy (Great Torrington), Hilary Iley (Exeter Nomads), Jenny Lavendar (Exeter Nomads), Rick Lewis (Yarnscombe) Ian Nicholls (Christow), John Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Shirley Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Rob Phipps (Wick) John Redstone (Winkleigh), Graham Shepherd (Winkleigh) , Colin Sowden (Great Torrington),Dave Summers (Totnes Creameries), Paul Weeks (Great Torrington), Stewart Weighill (Totnes Creameries), Roger Wilson (Winkleigh), Sue Young (Bow)
29/10/24
County/Nation
Singles
Preliminaries
On
Saturday at
Okehampton Table
Tennis Club,
Devon host the
preliminary
round of the
County and
National
Singles. There
are two sessions
with a morning
session at 9am,
and an afternoon
session at
1:30pm. If you
are unsure of
which session
you have been
drawn in then
please contact
the competition
Secretary Diane
Shepherd to
confirm which
session you are
in. Her
information can
be found on the
Contacts page of
the website.
We would also like to take this time to remind players that unless you have an approved medical exemption the ESMBA dress code except for wearing County tops will be in operation. Therefore players are to wear mid grey/black trousers or skirts (no jeans, combats or shorts), White or club top. Bowls shoes manufactured by recognised bowls manufacturers must be worn on the mat.
07/10/24
County/Nation
Fours Review
On Saturday Devon hosted the seasons first County/National competition with the National Fours. With 14 teams entered teams were randomly drawn into four groups comprising of either three or four teams. After a round robin stage, the top two teams in each group progressed to the quarter finals. Teams were whittled down until we reached the Final which was between Rose Morrison, Mark Sullock, Gareth Hill & John steer and Mikey Ivings, Paul Pomeroy, James Trott and James Smith. It started off nip and tuck but after a few ends James Smith’s rink pulled away and never looked back and eventually won the title. Also hoping to join them at the nationals in March will be Mike Avery, Tony Main, George Main & Elliott James (3rd) and Tom Archer, Claire Lloyd, Ava Cattell & Steve Collins (4th)
County Fours Winners James Smith, Mikey Ivings, Paul Pomeroy & James Trott
06/10/24
Dorset
v Devon Review
Devon
Premier
suffered a
chastising
defeat against
Dorset in the
second ICC
match of the
season. In
the first
session it was
a complete
clean sweep by
Dorset who won
on all four
mats. The
second session
was again
dominated by
Dorset with
Devon only
winning one of
the Fours.
This left the
half time
score at 14-2
to Dorset.
The third
session Devon
were able to
gain three
points with
Devon winning
one of the
Pairs, whilst
the other
Pairs drew. In
the final
Devon picked
up a final two
points with a
victory in one
of the Fours.
With Dorset
gaining the
bonus points
in all four
disciplines
the final
score was
Dorset 33 (208
shots) Devon 7
(154 shots).
Devon now lie
third in the
table after
Cornwall beat
Somerset
30-10.
The A team
were looking
to bounce back
against Dorset
A after their
heavy defeat
against
Hampshire last
week. The team
responded in
the first
session with a
clean sweep
and won on all
four mats. The
second session
Devon picked
up a further 5
points win a
win in one of
the Fours and
a win and a
draw in the
two Triples
matches. This
left the half
time score at
13-3 to Devon.
The
third session
was Devon’s
worst of the
day with a
sole victory
and thus 2
points in the
Pairs. However
they were
defeated on
the other
three mats.
The final
session of the
day was a
repeat of the
first session
with Devon
winning on all
four mats.
With Devon A
winning the
bonus points
in all four
disciplines,
the final
score was
Dorset 9 (175
shots) Devon
31 (221
shots). Devon
A lie second
in the group
after
Hampshire A
destroyed
Cornwall A
38-2
Both Devon
Premier and A
are both next
in action on
the 3rd of
November when
they host
Dorset in the
reverse
fixture.
04/10/24
Devon
v Dorset Team
Announced
On
Sunday Devon
travel to Bere
Regis where
both teams
face Dorset.
The Premier
team will be
looking for
another strong
performance
after winning
away to
Somerset in
the previous
match. The A
team will be
looking to
make amends
after their
last game saw
them suffer a
heavy defeat
at Hampshire.
Details about
the Dorset
venue an be
found here.
The following
players have
been selected
for the match:
Premier
Team: Mike
Avery
(Yarnscombe), Gill
Cawrse (Exeter
Nomads), Gareth
Hill (Totnes
Creameries),
Karl Hudson
(Exeter
Nomads), Luis
Inacio (Totnes
Creameries),
Richard Ivings
(Exeter
Nomads),
Elliott James
(Yarnscombe),
Graham James
(Winkleigh), Barry
Mcphillips
(Dartmoor
Drifters) Rose
Morrison
(Totnes
Creameries), Eric
Pavey (Ottery
St Mary), Adam
Perris (Exeter
Nomads), Paul
Pomeroy
(Musbury),
James Smith
(Exeter
Nomads), John
Steer
(Slapton),
James Trott
(Exeter
Nomads),
Richard
Williams
(Exeter
Nomads),
Sandra Weston
(Dartmoor
Drifters),
Rachel Wright
(Ottery St
Mary), Nick
Wyatt (Bow)
A Team: Lorraine Axtell (Winkleigh) Rob Bartlett (Exeter Nomads), Elaine Clements (Great Torrington), Bill Crilly (Abbotskerswell), Bridget Hallows (Awliscombe), Wayne Hendy (Great Torrington), Hilary Iley (Exeter Nomads), Jenny Lavendar (Exeter Nomads), Rick Lewis (Yarnscombe) Ian Nicholls (Christow), John Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Shirley Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Rob Phipps (Exeter Nomads) John Redstone (Winkleigh), Diane Shepherd (Winkleigh), Graham Shepherd (Winkleigh) , Colin Sowden (Great Torrington),Dave Summers (Totnes Creameries), Stewart Weighill (Totnes Creameries), Sue Young (Bow)
30/09/24
ICC
Season Opener
Review
On Sunday both Devon teams were away in the first game of the season. Devon Premier travelled to Somerset and in the first session were dominant with wins on all four mats. The second session was edged by Somerset who snatched wins in both of the Triples and one of the Fours. This left the half time score at 10-6 to Devon.
The
third session
was even with
one Pairs and
one Singles
winning,
however thanks
to their
dominant first
session they
gained all the
bonus points.
The final
session saw
Devon win
three of the
four mats,
with one of
the Fours
being the only
team to lose
in that
session.
However Devon
secured the
bonus points
in both of the
Triples and
the Fours
meaning the
final score
was Somerset
12 (145 shots)
Devon 28 (233
shots).
The A team travelled to Winchester to face Hampshire in what was expected to be a tough gene. In the first session Devon only gained one win thanks to a win in the Singles. In the second session Devon again struggled and only had a win in the Fours. This left the half time score at 12-4 to Hampshire.
Devon had
their best
session in
the third
session with a
win in one of
the Singles
and a draw in
one the Pairs.
The final
session was
dominated by
Hampshire with
Devon only
picking a
solitary point
thanks to a
draw in one of
the Fours.
With Devon
picking up
none of the
bonus points
the final
score was
Hampshire 32
(224 shots)
Devon 8 (145
shots).
The county
teams are
again in
action this
Sunday when
they travel to
Dorset. The
teams will be
announced
later this
week.
27/09/24
Devon
County Teams
Announced For
Season Opener
On Sunday Both Devon Premier and Devon A start their ICC Campaign. Last year both teams reached the semifinals before the Premier team lost against Norfolk and the A team were defeated by the West Midlands. This year the Devon Premier team first match is away to Somerset. Somerset have moved venues and are playing at the Isle of Wedmore Bowls club. Venue details can be found here. The A team are also away and face the long trip to Winchester where they face Hampshire at the Riverside Indoor bowls club. Venue details can be found here. The following players have been selected for the matches.
Premier Team: Mike Avery (Yarnscombe), Gill Cawrse (Exeter Nomads), Jayne Hayter (Totnes Creameries), Gareth Hill (Totnes Creameries), Karl Hudson (Exeter Niomads), Luis Inacio (Totnes Creameries), Richard Ivings (Exeter Nomads), Elliott James (Yarnscombe), Barry Mcphillips (Dartmoor Drifters) Rose Morrison (Totnes Creameries), Eric Pavey (Ottery St Mary), Adam Perris (Exeter Nomads), Paul Pomeroy (Musbury), John Steer (Slapton), James Trott (Exeter Nomads), Richard Williams (Exeter Nomads), Stewart Weighill (Totnes Creameries), Sandra Weston (Dartmoor Drifters), Rachel Wright (Ottery St Mary), Nick Wyatt (Bow)
A Team: Rob Bartlett (Exeter Nomads), Elaine Clements (Great Torrington), Bill Crilly (Abbotskerswell) Bridget Hallows (Awliscombe), Wayne Hendy (Great Torrington), Hilary Iley (Exeter Nomads), Robert Ivings (Exeter Nomads), Duncan Kittow (Withleigh), Sara Kittow (Withleigh), Jenny Lavendar (Exeter Nomads), Julie Lewis (Yarnscombe), Rick Lewis (Yarnscombe) Ian Nicholls (Christow), John Parnell (Abbotskerswell), Shirley Parnell (Abbotskerswell), John Redstone (Winkleigh), , Colin Sowden (Great Torrington), Trevor Tregillus (Christow), Paul Weeks (Great Torrington) Roger Wilson (Winkleigh)
20/09/24
Request
for Catering
Volunteers
At the latest Committee meeting, the catering for competitions at the Table Tennis Club was discussed. It was acknowledged that it has been well received but that it also leaves a lot of pressure on committee members and volunteers who are also playing and helping to run the competition. We are therefore looking for a non player such as a player’s family member who would be willing to oversee the catering whilst we play. If anyone is interested or know of someone who is interested please contact secdsmba@outlook.com
16/09/24 Margaret Elliot Review
On Sunday, the DCSMBA hosted the Margaret Elliot Pairs down at Okehampton. This was our first competition of the formal winter season. The competition allows for non-county bowlers together as a pair or to be drawn alongside a county bowler. In the morning of the competition after players were drawn together, they were drawn into one of six mini groups. After a round robin stage, the winners and runners up of each group along with the 4 highest third place teams progressed to the knockout rounds.
This took place after lunch and players were quickly whittled down until there was only two teams. The two teams left were both from Christow, with Sean and Geoff Cleave facing off against Marcus Cattell and Steve Collins. The match was eventually won by Sean and Geoff, and they became the new Margaret Elliot champions.
Margaret Elliot Pairs Winners Sean & Geoff Cleave
06/09/24
Call For
Umpires
It has been drawn to the Committee's attention by Brab Hallows, Umpire Director for the English Short Mat Bowls Association , that there is a need for more umpires to support the game of short mat bowls. The DCSMBA is keen to do all it can to encourage members to come forward to gain the umpire qualification. If any members would like to know more about this please contact Brab Hallows by email brab@esmba.co.uk or brab.hallowes@gmail.com
28/08/24
County/National
Fours Deadline
Approaching
With the new season starting next month we would like to remind you that the deadline for the first County/National competition is fast approaching. This is the County/National Fours which will be held on the 5th October and like all our competitions it will be held at the Table Tennis Club in Okehampton. More details and the entry form can be found here. Entries are open until the 6th September.
07/08/24
Margaret
Elliott Pairs
Deadline
Approaching
With the new season fast approaching we would just like to remind you that the next competition at Okehampton is the Margaret Elliott Pairs on the 15th September. The competition allows Non county bowlers to be drawn and play with County bowlers as well as allowing pairs of Non county bowlers team up together if they prefer. More details and the entry form can be found here. Entry to this competition is still open but closes later this month on the 25th August.
22/07/24
Devon Three
Wood Pairs
Review
Yesterday
saw the DCSMBA
host the Devon
three wood
Pairs. This
summer event
was the first
competition
held at the
Okehampton
Table Tennis
Club which is
our home for
the 2024/25
season. 28
teams from all
across Devon
entered with
the hop of
winning the
Dick Boon
Memorial
Trophy.
With 7
groups, the
winner of each
group along
with the
highest runner
up entered the
main knockout
stage. Whilst
the remaining
2nd
place teams
and two of the
highest
3rd
place teams
qualified for
the plate
competition.
Reaching
the final of
the plate
competition
was Julie
& Ian
Nichols who
faced June
Duff & Sue
Williams.
Julie and Ian
pulled
throught
winning the
plate final
9-2. The main
plate final
was contested
between Geoff
& Sean
Cleave and
Rose Morrison
& John
Steer. Rose
and John were
in control for
much of the
game and they
eventually won
and gained
hands on the
title with a
10-2 victory
Three Wood Pairs Winners Rose Morrison & John Steer
10/07/24 Food For Devon Three Wood Pairs (21st July)
The following items will be available on the day .
To enable us to offer food at a competitive price we would ask that pasties etc be pre- ordered by the 16th July
MENU
Large Steak Pasty____________________£5.00 each
Large Sausage Roll___________________£4.00 Each
Baguette ham salad__________________£5.00 each
Tea/Coffee will be available all day______£.1.00 each
A range of biscuits/ snacks including gluten free snacks etc.
Please be aware that payment on day and is cash only.
Please forward your order to Trevor Tregillus including your name and club (email: swarearep@outlook.com or phone: 07860898437) coincidently if you have any requess for future additions to the menu please let Trevor know.
08/07/24
BACS Payments
to Devon
County
Please be aware that if you wish to pay for any County Competitions by BACS, the account name is Devon County Short Mat Bowling Association and this will need to be accurately entered. The Competition entry forms on the website have been altered to reflect this.
05/07/24
Player
Registrations
Sent Out